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Long Distance Friends
I'm so grateful you're here! I'm Anna Casey, a mom of 2, military spouse, and lover of deep conversations.
I started this podcast because I know what its like to finish a long day of solo parenting to pop in your headphones and feel immediately less alone and more anchored.
I also know the feeling of being completely overwhelmed at the thought of "holding down the ship" while your spouse leaves again.
But I also know when we come together and learn from each other and share our stories, we are…
Episodes
- Long Distance Friends
Postpartum Psychosis 101 **Non-Fearmongering** - with Victoria Edgington, LMHC, PMH-C
31. I ask a licensed therapist specializing in perinatal health all of my questions about postpartum psychosis. This episode is crafted with the minds and the…
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Body-Positivity in Kids, Food and Halloween Candy + Disordered Eating - with Rachel Sellers
30. The dreaded "Mom, I hate my body" conversation and more: 06:23 Modeling Positive Body Image for our Kids 10:06 Body Positivity vs. Body Neutrality 14:09…
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Single Mom Life: You Don't Have to Do it Alone - with Tina Sanders
29. Getting pregnant at 19, exploring tarot cards, crystals, and finding God. Plus, encouragement for single moms and embracing support. 00:46 Meet Tina…
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What Postpartum Anxiety Actually Feels Like - with Annie Vaganay
28.Annie's story with postpartum anxiety will make you laugh, cry, and hold hope all at the same time. You will leave this episode knowing how to support the…
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Fostering Her Daughter - The Process, The Grief, and the Joy - with Abbi Thomsen
27.How does foster care actually work? What is it like? In this episode, my friend Abbi Thomsen beautifully and graciously opens up about the process of…
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What You Need to be Resilient + Handling Resentment as a Military Spouse - with Dr. Michelle Kirk
26.Resilience may look different than you think. And what fuels resilience? We discuss it all in today's episode with doctorate-level performance psychology…
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Guiding Your Kids Through Medical Situations + Deployments, Unpredictability - with Child Life Specialist Mary Frances
25. From handling doctor visits and tough conversations to creating routines that help kids feel safe and secure, this episode is full of practical…
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My SIL Interviews Me - Our Military Fam Journey + Creating Community Everywhere You Go
24. I'm in the guest seat today! We reflect on: An Iceland trip that was the catalyst for Nate joining the military Behind the scenes of our dating and early…
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How to Lead Your Team with Courage and Care - with Doreen C. Kelly
23. Board Certified Executive Coach and Head of School (Functional CEO) of 25 years, Doreen C. Kelly, shares several leadership lessons including: Common…
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Why Your Mom Rage Hacks Aren't Working - with Erin Randol, LCSW
22. If you've ever felt debilitating anger with your kids, this episode is for you. Erin Randol, mental health therapist, walks us through PRACTICAL tools that…
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THIS is How to Talk to Your Kids About Online Safety, Consent, and Abuse - With Jessica Carlisle
21. Jessica Carlisle, Child Abuse Expert, shares everything parents need to know about teaching (and protecting!) their kids from child abuse: Teaching how to…
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How to Prioritize Family and Health as a Business Executive - with Megan Beaver
20. If you've ever felt that tug between crushing it at work and being present in your home-life, this episode is for you. Megan Beaver, Vice President and…
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Remembering God's Faithfulness in Our Lives - with Michelle Bevan
19. Michelle Bevan shares 3 pivotal moments God has provided for her in her life. You'll laugh, you'll cry, and most importantly you'll be reminded of the…
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Season 2 Finale - A Faith Story & A Benediction
18. Personal ramblings + reflections of 2025. How obedience leads to intimacy in your relationship with God A personal journal entry mid marriage-fight…
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How Detrimental is the SAHM Resume Gap? Plus Job Application Tips + Navigating Grief in the Workplace - With Mel @sweatingatnaptime
17. Real, honest advice from a HR professional of 10+years. Including: Is it a bad look to ask about a company’s parental leave or maternity leave in the job…
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My Favorite Things of 2025
16. Here are my 9 FAVORITE products of the year! 1) Souper Cubes 2) Sorel Waterproof Caribou Clogs 3) CityMouse classic crossbody 4) Extra Large Utility Tote…
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Interviewing DWTS Cast, Embracing Depth, and Creating Your Own Opportunities - with Selena Schorken
15. Selena Schorken, Social Media Editor for Entertainment Weekly shares the story of her career path from: Having Beth Moore as her mentor in her early career…
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Why the Satisfaction Factor is the Most Important Part of Eating - with Megan Koistinen, MS, RD, LDN
14. Stop restricting and start honing in on your body’s satisfaction cues! Megan Koistinen, lead registered dietitian and gastrointestinal (GI) nutrition…
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How to Make the Holidays More Meaningful - with Kim Muhich
13. Want more intention and less chaos during the holidays? In this episode you'll get ideas for: Meaningful decor that doesn't waste your money Traditions for…
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Asking a Mom of 12 All My Parenting Questions - with Esther Casey
12. Esther Casey, mom of 12 (My MIL!), answers all of my burning parents questions like: What did you worry about that turned out to not matter? What is was…
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A Licensed Counselor’s Journey with Infertility, Post-Adoption Depression, Identity, and Purpose - with Kaitlyn Thibodeaux, LPC
11. Kaitlyn Thibodeaux, Licensed Professional Counselor, shares her personal journey with infertility and post-adoption depression. This conversation is honest…
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Life-Changing Rhythms for the Stay-at-Home Mom - with Military Spouse Laurel Clark
10. Mom of 4 littles and military spouse, Laurel Clark, opens up about the hard and the good of being a stay-at-home mom. Key Takeaways: • Home systems for…
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Using Real Military Tactics to Fight Negative Thoughts - with Dr. Jennifer Donahue
9. Retired U.S. Navy Commodore, Seismic Engineer, and Keynote Speaker Dr. Jennifer Donahue, teaches us how to use military tactics to engage and defeat the…
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4 Lessons I Learned in My 20's
8. What I learned about my body, how to slow down, and my humanness. (I learned many lessons in my 20's.... but these are the ones I feel compelled to share!)…
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Prioritizing Rest & Writing Own Rules as a Business Owner - with Grace Casey
7. Owner of Marrow Design, Grace Casey, shares an honest and open-hearted reflection of her life and business. We discuss everything from her brain surgeries…
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Season 2 Kickoff, Living In A Camper, House Hunting, And Doing Things Whole
6. WE'RE BACK, BABY! I'm talking all things summer recap -- from: • Living in a camper for 32 days with a toddler and baby • Moving across the country & house…
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How We Spend Our $110k Income - Army Captain O-3 Salary
5. I share EVERYTHING we spend per month - down to the dollar! Our family of 4 lives off my husband's O-3 army income (Captain) - which is a base pay of…
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8 Tips for Surviving Postpartum with a Toddler
4. Do you have a toddler at home and are about to give birth? I share: Tips for introducing your toddler to your baby in the hospital Prioritizing self-care…
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Birth Trauma Therapy, EMDR, and Finding Empowerment - with Victoria Edgington, LMHC, LPCC, PMH-C
3. Birth trauma therapist Victoria Edgington answers honest and approachable questions about mom life and perinatal mental health including: What is EMDR…
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How to Find Strength and Purpose as a Military Spouse - with Liz Brand
2. Liz Brand reflects on her time as a military spouse. We discuss: How to make the most of lonely times when your husband is working long hours Her epic time…
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Why I'm Doing This (4 mins)
1. My quick introduction to the show. Thanks for listening! Follow along for show highlights and teasers at @ldf.pod on Instagram and TikTok. Instagram…