A reading of Anne and Mike's experience of losing the bravest men they have known. Cherish the moments with the ones you love, for you don't know when death will show its ugly face! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

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Chapter 21: Firefighting is a DEADLY calling.

Understanding the firefighters dangerous work environment, giving perspective, giving tools of what to expect, help, and try to prevent toxins that can cause deadly diseases. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Chapter 20: CANCER SUCKS!!!!

It's not YOUR money, it's not MY money, it's OUR money!!!!!!! Ways you and your spouse can handle finances, understanding to agree, and learning equality of spending. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Chapter 19: For Richer or For Poorer

This is a category that can hit hard, especially for the daughters who aren't that close to their dads. The hard truth is...dads tend to be closer to their sons because as girls, who turn into young women, it's hard for them to understand the wants and needs. But it's not impossible for Fathers to take the time and effort to help those girls who will become young, successful women someday by giving them the confidence and strength they need. A male lead in a young girl's life can give a great example of who she needs to marry in the future and the way she needs to be treated!!!!!! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Chapter 18: Father's and their Daughters

Oh, look, another "advice column!" But, in all seriousness, give it a try! Parents, you need to try and be consistent, patient, understanding, and put that foot down when it needs to be! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Chapter 17: Thoughts on Raising Children

In order for your marriage to work, with children, you must as a couple come first and children, second. This sounds terrible, I know, but keeping a healthy marriage and not having your relationship revolving around saying, "yes" to your kids all the time can and is beneficial. Don't over exert your calendar with "just kids activities", don't make the mistake of not taking time to go out and leave your kids with a planned babysitter because that time away may be a little saving grace to keeping a marriage strong! Kids are a blessing and they are the extension of your love, NOT the reason for it. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Chapter 16: Kids are the Icing NOT the Cake.

This is a VERY controversial category, as it can be a "feel good" but can ruin a relationship. Like drugs and alcohol, porn is/becomes addictive; aiding in the destruction of divorce. It can bring the spouse to demonstrate dangerous behavior, just because they have seen it on a porn site with the plastic fantasy couple ravishing in BDSM. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Chapter 15: Pornography vs Marriage

Not much to say but MOTHERHOOD. IS. HARD. Especially when you are growing another baby inside of you and dealing with a toddler, who can't express themselves very well. This segment I wanted you mothers out there to know...YOU ARE DOING YOUR BEST AND EMPOWER EACH OTHER! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Why Only Tuesdays!?

Hallelujah something GOOD to talk about, but is it really? When you marry, you make a vow to be that partner for LIFE! Therefore sex with the same person for LIFE!!! What can you do to help keep it vital, when one isn't feeling it and the other is a raging mess for it? Yes, sex is the core central network but it can mean more for marriage when understanding each other's deepest, unselfish needs are met! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Chapter 14...SEX!!!

Supporting your Firefighter with great communication can lower rates of PTSD and deal with stress, but what about physical touch? It has so many benefits to combat stress and release endorphins to relax pain levels. A simple massage, cuddle, a kiss, a hug, even interwining pinkies can stimulate overall homeostasis and make a closer marriage! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Chapter 13: The Healing Power of Touch!

It's bad enough you have bad dreams about your Firefighter Spouse dying, but you have you sleep alone, too? Many sleepless nights worrying about your partner effects the marriage and can take a toll on your loved one(s). Communication, trust, and finding what can help you better yourself out of that fear can ease your way into less worry and more rest! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Chapter 12: Terror of the Sleeping Alone Spouse

Sleep deprivation does not only effect the firefighter, but spouse as well. Because of the many bells and whistles of the night, It becomes tiring to the marriage when not enough sleep is provided. Take as much light out of the room as you can, drink warm milk or tea, shut off electriconics, make a nap/sleep schedule ( 30 mins tops)! and maybe exercise (if applicable) and please be patient with each other!!!! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Chapter 11: How to Sleep with a Firefighter

No, you don't have to be a gym monkey, counting carbs, calories, and go all out to have exercise in your schedule. But, when you and your spouse include it into your days of rest; this will become very beneficial to-not only the stamina of the firefighter but your relationship! Trust. Me. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Chapter 10: EXERCISE!!!!

Crucial to the firefighter's cognitive, physical, and emotional well-being. They NEED to restore that circadian rhythm in order to function properly. Don't take certain tones personally and DON'T pile on more work for them when they come home! Communicate about these stresses and schedule activities when your hero is well rested! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Chapter 9: The Firefighter and Time Off

It's a great thing to have the fire department become your family, but what happens when you put fire before your spouse and children? Learn the red flags of when your marriage is starting to get weak in the knees and how to start fixing it TOGETHER! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Chapter 8 Essential Conversation #5: First Family comes FIRST!

Welcome to Battlef1eld! This is where I will talk about every day life and how it effects the very being of human! But, also, to related to YOU and help YOU as well as helping fighting my own battles! We put on Armor when we wake up, by the time we lay our heads down at night! Whether its: Motherhood, Relationships, Work, Intimacy, Medical(many dimensions of that aspect), even Hobbies!

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