From Navy Life to Hockey Wife

About this episode

A former Naval Flight Officer shares her inspiring journey from military life to becoming a hockey wife, discussing challenges and resilience.

A former Naval Flight Officer turned graduate student, whose story is nothing short of inspiring! She opens up about discipline, identity, and the resilience it takes to thrive. What you’ll hear in this episode: How her job prepared her for the unpredictability of hockey life Meeting her husband on Hinge and navigating years of long-distance Early relationship challenges with international career decisions Balancing two demanding careers and learning to compartmentalize stress Breaking stereotypes about military women and hockey playersand more! Follow the Podcast on Instagram! EPISODE SPONSORS: Get 20% off your first Little Bipsy order with the code BREAKINGTHEICE20 Get 15% off Poppy and Pine with the code HOCKEY15

Topics covered

• military life
• hockey
• relationships
• long-distance
• career challenges
• resilience

Keywords

• Navy
• hockey wife
• long-distance relationship
• career balance
• military women
• resilience
• Hinge

Sponsors

Little Bipsy, Poppy and Pine

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