Military Mom Talk Radio
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Military Mom Talk Radio, airing since April 2010, with Sandra Beck and Robin Boyd is a trusted voice for military families across the nation and around the world. Designed for military spouses, mothers, and women connected to service members, the show offers a dynamic and supportive platform to explore the unique challenges—and opportunities—of military life.Whether it’s navigating the complexities of TRICARE, managing deployments, balancing career goals with PCS moves, or securing quality childcare and eldercare, Military Mom Talk Radio delivers real-world advice, actionable resources, and heartfelt encouragement. Each episode features candid conversations, expert interviews, and stories of resilience that validate the experiences of military women while providing inspiration for living a purposeful, empowered life.With warmth, wisdom, and a deep understanding of what it means to serve on the homefront, hosts Sandra Beck and Robin Boyd open the door to honest dialogue about menta
Episodes
- Episode #564: Staying Mentally Sharp as You Age—Rethinking Where and How You Live with Sandra Beck, Amanda Lambert & Leslie Eckford
Sandra Beck of Military Mom Talk Radio speaks with bestselling authors and aging-life experts Amanda Lambert and Leslie Eckford about what it really means to stay mentally sharp as you get older—and why your living environment plays a bigg…
- Episode #563: Overcoming Writer’s Block—How to Get Out of Your Own Way and Back on the Page with Sandra Beck & Paula Munier
Sandra Beck and Robin Boyd of Military Mom Talk Radio sit down with bestselling author Paula Munier to tackle one of the most frustrating creative roadblocks—writer’s block. This isn’t about waiting for inspiration to magically show up. It…
- Episode #562: Helping Kids Through Grief—Real Talk on Loss, Faith, and Moving Forward with Sandra Beck & Sarah Schieber
Sandra Beck and Robin Boyd of Military Mom Talk Radio speak with Sarah Schieber about navigating one of life’s hardest realities—grief, especially when children are involved. After losing her police officer husband at just 33, Sarah was le…
- Episode #561: Why Weight Loss Is So Hard—and How to Finally Take Control with Sandra Beck & Dr. Andrew Wittman
Sandra Beck and Robin Boyd of Military Mom Talk Radio sit down with Dr. Andrew Wittman to talk about weight loss—the real reasons it’s so difficult, and what actually works when willpower alone isn’t enough. Dr. Wittman, founder of the Men…
- Episode #559: Decode Your Dreams: What Your Subconscious Is Actually Trying to Tell You with Sandra Beck and JM DeBord
Sandra Beck and Robin Boyd of Military Mom Talk Radio sit down with author, dream expert, and instructor J.M. DeBord to break down what your dreams are really saying—without the fluff, guesswork, or mysticism overload. Known for his practi…
- Episode #558: Beginning Again After Living Alone with Sandra Beck: Relearning Connection Without Losing Yourself
Living alone changes you. It sharpens self-reliance, quiets outside noise, and teaches you how to meet your own needs. And then—sometimes by choice, sometimes by circumstance—you find yourself beginning again, re-entering shared spaces, re…
- Episode #557: Getting Back in Touch with Yourself After Family Raising with Sandra Beck: Reclaiming Identity Beyond the Roles
When you spend years focused on raising a family, it’s easy to lose touch with the quieter parts of yourself—your preferences, rhythms, curiosity, and needs. The role works. The structure holds. And then one day, the intensity eases, and y…
- Episode #556: Navigating Family Events and Holidays Solo with Sandra Beck: Showing Up Without Losing Yourself
Family events and holidays can feel heavier when you’re showing up solo. The questions. The assumptions. The empty chair no one knows how to talk about. Even well-meaning gatherings can stir grief, fatigue, or a quiet sense of not quite be…
- Episode #555: Changing Roles Later in Life with Sandra Beck: Letting Go of Who You Were and Stepping Into What’s Next
At some point, the roles that once defined you begin to shift—or fall away entirely. Active-duty spouse becomes veteran spouse. Full-time parent becomes guide-on-the-side. Caregiver, coordinator, fixer, leader—suddenly the job description…
- Episode #554: Learning to Say No with Sandra Beck: The Skill That Changes Everything
For many women—especially military moms—saying no feels wrong. You’re trained to be capable, dependable, and accommodating. You step up, fill gaps, and carry more than your share because that’s what keeps everything running. Until it doesn…
- Episode #553: Learning to Say No with Sandra Beck: Protecting Your Time, Energy, and Sanity
In military families, saying yes often feels automatic. Yes to helping. Yes to covering down. Yes to one more obligation, one more favor, one more demand—because that’s what strong, capable people do. Until one day, you’re exhausted, resen…
- Episode #552: We Can Begin Again Today with Sandra Beck: Finding Strength and Renewal as a Military Mom
Military life is built on change—new orders, long separations, sudden returns, and constant uncertainty. For military moms, starting over isn’t a dramatic event; it’s a repeated reality. Yet even in the middle of exhaustion, grief, or burn…
- Episode #551: Military Mental Health with Dr. Jessica Strong with Host Sandra Beck
Sandra Beck and Robin Boyd of Military Mom Talk Radio speak with Blue Star Family Mental Health Expert, Dr. Jessica Strong. Check out Best Fiends on the Apple App Store or Google Play - you will love the brain break. Also on iTunes, Spotif…
- Episode #550: Clear the Clutter, Clear Your Mind: Getting Organized with Tamra Blankenship on Military Mom Talk Radio
Sandra Beck and Robin Boyd of Military Mom Talk Radio sit down with Tamra Blankenship for a practical and empowering conversation on how to get organized — starting right where you work: your home office. Whether you’re balancing family li…
- Episode #549: Food, Mood, and Mental Health: Sparking Wholeness with Erin Kerry on Military Mom Talk Radio
Sandra Beck and Robin Boyd of Military Mom Talk Radio welcome Erin Kerry, certified integrative nutrition health coach and founder of Sparking Wholeness, for a powerful conversation about how what you eat impacts how you feel — mentally, p…
- Episode: 548: Improving Your Kids Memory (and your own) with Sandra Beck and Trish Wilkinson
SSandra Beck and Robin Boyd of Military Mom Talk Radio sit down with Trish Wilkinson, parenting expert and author, to explore practical ways parents and children can boost their memory and strengthen cognitive skills. Trish brings both war…
- Episode 547: The Girls who Stepped Out of Line with Sandra Beck and Major General Mari K Eder
Sandra Beck of Military Mom Talk Radio welcomes Mari K. Eder, retired U.S. Army Major General, celebrated speaker, acclaimed author, and internationally recognized thought leader on strategic communication and leadership. General Eder’s di…
- Episode #546: Fear Less: Overcoming Fear and Finding Peace Sandra Beck and Dean Sluyter
Sandra Beck and Robin Boyd of Military Mom Talk Radio sit down with Dean Sluyter, acclaimed teacher and award-winning author of Fear Less, to talk about fear—how it shows up, how it holds us back, and how to release its grip. In today’s wo…
- Episode #545: Writing a Book with Dr. Judith Briles and Sandra Beck
Sandra Beck and Robin Boyd of Military Mom Talk Radio speak Judith Briles is an author, publisher, podcaster, book publishing consultant and professional speaker focused in the fields of book publishing, conflict resolution, and personal f…
- Episode #544: From Chaos to Connection with Sandra Beck and Sharon Silver
On this episode of Military Mom Talk Radio, Sandra Beck and Robin Boyd sit down with parenting expert Sharon Silver, founder of Proactive Parenting and author of Stop Reacting and Start Responding: 108 Ways to Discipline Consciously and Be…
- Episode #543 Teen Strategies with Sandra Beck and Shannon Perry
Sandra Beck and Robin Boyd of Military Mom Talk Radio sit down with Shannon Perry, an accomplished speaker, award-winning author, gifted vocalist, and nationally syndicated radio host whose work inspires and empowers women across the count…
- Episode 542: Finding Your Tribe in the Military Life with Sandra Beck and Dee Dee Lake on Military Mom Talk Radio
In this heart-centered episode of Military Mom Talk Radio, host Sandra Beck welcomes author and speaker Dee Dee Lake for an insightful conversation about one of the most vital—and often most challenging—aspects of military life: building y…
- Episode 541: Helping Addicted Teens: What Every Parent Needs to Know with Sandra Beck
Sandra Beck of Military Mom Talk Radio speaks with teen addiction expert Richard Capriola author of Held the Addicted Child. If your child uses alcohol or drugs, you know how it affects your family. These substances enter your child’s brai…
- Episode #540: Staying Mentally Sharp While Caregiving: Sandra Beck on Military Mom Talk Radio
On this insightful episode of Military Mom Talk Radio, host Sandra Beck dives into the often-overlooked topic of mental sharpness and emotional resilience for military family caregivers—especially those juggling the demands of raising chil…
- #539: Unlocking Optimal Health: Sandra Beck and Dr. Jason Loken on Military Mom Talk Radio
On this episode of Military Mom Talk Radio, host Sandra Beck sits down with Dr. Jason Loken, naturopathic doctor, osteopath, and co-host of Inspire Health Podcast, to talk about the path to Optimal Health—what it really means, why it's per…
- Episode #538: 5 Simple Ways to Get Your Kids to Cooperate – Without Yelling or Nagging with Sandra Beck and Trish Wilkinson
On this episode of Military Mom Talk Radio, host Sandra Beck welcomes Trish Wilkinson, co-author of Brain Stages: How to Raise Smart, Confident Kids and Have Fun Doing It, for a down-to-earth and actionable conversation every parent needs…
- Episode #537: Navigating Sibling Rivalry at Every Age: Sandra Beck and Sharon Silver Talk Parenting and Personal Growth
On Military Mom Talk Radio, Sandra Beck welcomes Proactive Parenting Coach Sharon Silver for an eye-opening conversation about the complexities of sibling relationships—both in our children and in ourselves as adults. Sharon brings her uni…
- Episode #536: Writing Best-Selling Fiction with Sandra Beck and Paula Munier
Sandra Beck and Robin Boyd of Military Mom Talk Radio welcome bestselling author and literary agent Paula Munier for an inspiring discussion on writing bestselling fiction. In this episode, Paula shares expert insights on crafting compelli…
- Episode #535: Creating Resilience in Military Families with Sandra Beck and Linda Kreter
Sandra Beck and Robin Boyd of Military Mom Talk Radio welcome Linda Kreter of Facebook's Durable People for an empowering discussion on building resilience within military families. In this episode, they explore the unique challenges faced…
- Episode #534: Navigating Family Dynamics with Sandra Beck and Sharon Silver
Sandra Beck and Robin Boyd of Military Mom Talk Radio welcome Proactive Parenting expert Sharon Silver to an in-depth conversation about adult sibling relationships and the challenges of parenting adult children. In this expanded discussio…
- Episode #532: Talking about Ethics with your kids with Sandra Beck and Dave Anderson
Sandra Beck and Robin Boyd of Military Mom Talk Radio welcome author and ethics expert Dave Anderson for an insightful conversation on how to talk about ethics with your kids. In this episode, they explore the importance of instilling stro…
- Episode #531: Kids Reputations and How they Affect Growth with Host Sandra Beck
Sandra Beck of Military Mom Talk Radio speaks with parenting expert Trish Wilkinson about kids reputations - given by parents, peers and teachers and how they affect our children's development and their view of their place in the world.Mak…
- Episode #530: Nutritional Support for Mental Health: A Must-Listen for Military Moms with Sandra Beck
As military moms, the weight of responsibilities can often take a toll on our mental health. Did you know that nutrition plays a vital role in supporting emotional well-being? On Military Mom Talk Radio, Sandra Beck speaks with Erin Kerry,…
- Episode #529: Creating Resilience in Military Families with Sandra Beck and Linda Kreter
Sandra Beck and Robin Boyd of Military Mom Talk Radio speaks with Linda Kreter of Facebook's Durable People about how to create resilience within the military family. Right now listeners can get 15% off their Raycon order sitewide at BuyRa…
- Episode #528: Unsung Heroes of WW2 with Sandra Beck and Major General Mari K. Eder
Sandra Beck, host of Military Mom Talk Radio, welcomes retired U.S. Army Major General Mari K. Eder, a distinguished speaker, author, and thought leader in strategic communication and leadership. General Eder, whose illustrious career span…
- Episode #527 High Conflict Divorce with Host Sandra Beck
Sandra Beck and Robin Boyd of Military Mom Talk Radio welcome high-conflict divorce experts and the author of Gray Divorce for a compelling discussion on navigating divorce with a narcissist. In this episode, they explore the unique challe…
- Episode #525: Parenting Tips with Sandra Beck and Trish Wilkinson
Sandra Beck, host of Military Mom Talk Radio, sits down with parenting expert Trish Wilkinson to share valuable tips, tricks, and techniques for more effective parenting in 2024. In this episode, Trish provides insights into how parents ca…
- Episode #524: Family Relationships with Sandra Beck and Sharon Silver
Sandra Beck and Robin Boyd of Military Mom Talk Radio welcome Proactive Parenting expert Sharon Silver for an insightful discussion on adult sibling relationships and the complexities of parenting grown children. In this expanded conversat…
- Episode #523: Teenage Warning Signs with Sandra Beck
Sandra Beck of Military Mom Talk Radio speaks with Dr. Donald A. Moses, a seasoned psychiatrist with over 45 years of experience in treating drug and alcohol addiction. Dr. Moses, a clinical instructor at North Shore-Long Island Jewish Med…
- Episode #522: Exploring Adult Sibling Dynamics: Tips for Harmonious Relationships with Sandra Beck and Sharon Silver
Join hosts Sandra Beck and Robin Boyd on Military Mom Talk Radio as they dive into the complex world of adult sibling relationships with Proactive Parenting expert Sharon Silver. In this insightful episode, Sharon shares valuable strategie…
- Episode #521: Today's Marijuana with Sandra Beck and Laura Stack
Join Sandra Beck on Military Mom Talk Radio for an eye-opening episode featuring a critical discussion from Johnny’s Ambassadors. This nonprofit organization is dedicated to educating parents, teens, and community leaders about the dangers…
- Episode #520: Improving Mommy Memory with Sandra Beck
Sandra Beck and Robin Boyd, the dynamic duo behind Military Mom Talk Radio, engage in a thought-provoking conversation with renowned parenting expert Trish Wilkinson. The topic at hand is the vital issue of enhancing memory capabilities in…
- Episode 519: Minnesota Adolescent Community Cohort Study (MACCS) with Sandra Beck and Richard Capriola
Sandra Beck and Robin Boyd meet with Richard Capriola, a mental health and addictions counselor, about the importance of what to look for, comprehensive assessments, and choosing the right counselor to know you're getting the right help. P…
- Episode 518: Mindful Aging with Sandra Beck, Leslie Eckford and Amanda Lambert
Sandra Beck of Military Mom Talk Radio speaks with Lelsie Eckford and Amanda Lambert, friends and best-selling authors and experts on mindful again. Choose Your Place: Rethinking Home As You Age.Where do you want to live as you age? People…
- Episode 517: Teen Addiction with Sandra Beck and Dr Moses
Sandra Beck of Military Mom Talk Radio speaks with Dr Donald Moses about red flags, warning signs and raising teenagers in challenging times. Donald A. Moses, M.D. is a practicing psychiatrist with more than 45 years of experience treating…
- Episode 516: Tips for Handling Grief with Sandra Beck
Sandra Beck of Military Mom Talk Radio speaks with grief expert Sarah Schreiber about grief and how to walk through it, sit with it and move on in life with it. Today's episode is sponsored by 4Patriots.com and use code MILITARYMOM to get…
- Episode 515: Sandra Beck and Dr Donald Moses Tips for the Teen Years
Sandra Beck of Military Mom Talk Radio speaks with Dr Donald Moses about red flags, warning signs and raising teenagers in challenging times. Donald A. Moses, M.D. is a practicing psychiatrist with more than 45 years of experience treating…
- Episode 513: Sandra Beck in Depth with Kim Harvey Brannon
Sandra Beck of Military Mom Talk Radio speaks with Kim Harvey Brannon of Quiet Conversations.KIM HARVEY BRANNAN has been exploring grace and faith for most of her life. She has created Bible studies for almost four decades, serving as an i…
- Episode 512: Best Food for Good Mental Health with Sandra Beck and Erin Kerry.
Sandra Beck of Military Mom Talk Radio speaks with Sparking Wholeness nutritional expert Erin Kerry about what we can do nutritionally to support our mental health as military moms. This show is sponsored by BetterHelp. Visit BetterHelp do…
- Episode 511: Managing the Seasons of LIfe with Sandra Beck and Linda Kreter
Sandra Beck of Military Mom Talk Radio speaks with Wise Health for Women about recognizing and navigating smoothly the season of life as military moms. Military Mom Talk Radio can also be found on Audible, Amazon Music, Amazon Podcasts, Sp…