About this episode

Moni interviews Stephani Shepherd about the importance of self-care for military spouses and the challenges they face in prioritizing their own needs.

Episode Overview: In this honest conversation, Moni sits down with Stephani Shepherd, founder of Great Life is a Must and AMSE DC Chapter Leader, to talk about something military spouses rarely give themselves—permission to take a break. Stephani's "Momentarily Gone" initiative is challenging the narrative that good moms sacrifice everything, proving instead that self-care isn't selfish, it's survival. From navigating the mental load of parenting to building a thriving chapter of military spouse entrepreneurs, Stephani shares practical wisdom on creating boundaries, communicating needs, and why every mom deserves a moment to herself. Key Highlights The journey from military spouse struggle to entrepreneurship and purpose What "Momentarily Gone" really means (hint: it doesn't require a plane ticket) Why "we as moms need a break" isn't just nice—it's necessary Overcoming the guilt that keeps mothers from prioritizing themselves The mental health imperative: you can't pour from an empty cup Navigating the "default parent" role and establishing healthy boundaries How to communicate your needs with your partner effectively Leading the AMSE DC chapter and empowering military spouse…

People in this episode

Host: Moni

Guest: Stephani Shepherd

Topics covered

• self-care
• military spouses
• entrepreneurship
• mental health
• boundaries
• parenting

Keywords

• self-care
• military spouse
• entrepreneurship
• mental load
• boundaries
• community support
• parenting

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Great Life is a Must, AMSE DC Chapter, Assoc. of Military Spouse Entrepreneurs®

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