Mindful Warrior Alliance: Mental Health, IVF & Fertility for Military Members and Spouses
Mindful Warrior Alliance: Mental Health, IVF & Fertility for Military Members and Spouses
Podcast Description
Welcome to Mindful Warrior Alliance—the podcast where military strength meets the deeply personal journey of infertility.Hosted by Kerri Bicskei, Air Force military spouse, former professional athlete, psychotherapist, and founder of the nonprofit Mindful Warrior Alliance, this show is a lifeline for service members and spouses navigating the emotional, physical, and financial challenges of fertility and IVF.Each episode features real conversations with reproductive endocrinologists, fertility nurses, mental health professionals, and military families who’ve walked this path. We dive into the latest research on reproductive health, explore strategies to improve IVF outcomes, and highlight the powerful role of mindfulness and mental wellness in the fertility journey.Whether you're active duty, a veteran, or a military spouse, you’ll find expert guidance, emotional support, and a sense of community here. This is your space to feel seen, heard, and empowered.Infertility is a battle—but you don’t have to fight it alone.Welcome to the Alliance.
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Content Themes
The podcast delves into fertility challenges, mental health, and military life, covering themes such as IVF access, coping strategies for stress, and the importance of community support. Episodes feature expert discussions, personal stories, and practical advice, such as exploring mindfulness techniques, discussing reproductive health policies, and navigating personal IVF journeys.
Welcome to Mindful Warrior Alliance—the podcast where military strength meets the deeply personal journey of infertility.
Hosted by Kerri Bicskei, Air Force military spouse, former professional athlete, psychotherapist, and founder of the nonprofit Mindful Warrior Alliance, this show is a lifeline for service members and spouses navigating the emotional, physical, and financial challenges of fertility and IVF.
Each episode features real conversations with reproductive endocrinologists, fertility nurses, mental health professionals, and military families who’ve walked this path. We dive into the latest research on reproductive health, explore strategies to improve IVF outcomes, and highlight the powerful role of mindfulness and mental wellness in the fertility journey.
Whether you’re active duty, a veteran, or a military spouse, you’ll find expert guidance, emotional support, and a sense of community here. This is your space to feel seen, heard, and empowered.
Infertility is a battle—but you don’t have to fight it alone.
Welcome to the Alliance.
In this heartfelt and hilarious episode, I sit down with Jen and Kirsten—co-founders of Wives of the Armed Forces(WAFs) and powerhouse military spouses—to talk about the highs, lows, and pivots of military life. From awkward first friend dates to navigating PCS, deployments, and major life transitions, we dig into what it really takes to find your people and stay grounded when everything around you is changing.
Whether you're new to military life, preparing for transition, or craving a deeper sense of connection and purpose, Jen and Kirst share invaluable lessons on friendship, flexibility, and how WAFs was born—on a couch, during a move, in the middle of military chaos (naturally).
Topics We Cover:
- Creating authentic friendships in the military community
- Redefining transitions: PCS vs PCA
- The emotional toll of military isolation
- How to build a support system from scratch
- Why WAFs is changing the conversation for modern military spouses
This episode is a must-listen for anyone navigating military life—or supporting someone who is. Prepare to laugh, nod along, and maybe even tear up.
🎧 Tune in, share with a fellow spouse, and don’t forget: never say never.
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