Ever wonder how or why mental health advocates for military families get their start? Maybe you too see this in your future as a milspouse? Join me and Jenny Lynne Stroup of the award-winning Holding Down the Fort Podcast for a debrief on what it's like to assimilate into military culture (after spending much of your life on the outside), and how seeking mental health resources for yourself is the best way to see cracks in the system.

Warning: this conversation just might inspire you to take on the identifier "milspouse" with much more ease 😉

This episode is only marked "explicit" because I drop one F-Bomb. Oops.

This is Episode #5 of The Heart of a Milspouse Podcast series highlighting Late Career Milspouse/Milso stories + experiences ❤️

In this episode we mention:

• Mothers of Preschoolers (MOPS) 


• Holding Down the Fort Podcast, where Jenny Lynne co-hosts and Jayla Rae was a guest: https://www.holdingdownthefortpodcast.com/episode/126

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Jenny Lynne Stroup is writer, blogger, podcaster, mental health advocate, Milspouse, MOPS-alum, and recovering human being.

She joins the Holding Down the Fort Podcast as a seasoned military spouse who spends her time at each duty station fostering community. She believes that being vulnerable and sharing her story empowers others to do the same.

As a freelance writer, Jenny Lynne uses stories to bridge the gap between the civilian and military communities. She is passionate about narrowing that gap and sees her role as a military spouse as an opportunity to reach both communities.

Jenny Lynne has a background in marketing and education. Jenny Lynne received her Bachelor’s degree in Marketing Management from Virginia Tech and her Master’s degree in Elementary Education from Old Dominion University.

Prior to advocating for military families' mental health as the Outreach Coordinator for the Steven A. Cohen Military Family Clinic at Veterans Village San Diego, Jenny Lynne taught elementary school and spent her time working with several military organizations and spouse groups. She was a keynote speaker for United Through Reading at both the Storybook Ball and the Tribute to Military Families events.

Jenny Lynne also worked for the USO of Metropolitan New York as a special event coordinator. During her time with the USO she worked to provide comfort and care for the wounded warriors participating the US Army Warrior Trials.

Originally from Virginia, Jenny Lynne takes her affection for her double name, her love of Southern cuisine, and her appreciation of Southern hospitality wherever the Navy sends her.

Learn more: www.jennylynnestroup.com

Find her on social:

Instagram.com/jgsalias

Facebook.com/jennylynnestroup

Twitter.com/Jenny_Lynne_S

Linkedin.com/in/jenny-lynne-stroup

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The Heart of a Milspouse Podcast is hosted by Jayla Rae Ardelean, Late Career Milspouse Mentor.

Grab your ✨free✨ resources here: jaylarae.com

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