96.Finding love, Leaving Defence & Focusing on Family

<p>In this week's podcast episode, I talk to Veteran Matt and spouse Mel about their whirlwind romance, doing long distance, transitioning out of defence and future plans.</p> <p> </p> <p>Matt and Mel also talk about;</p> <ul> <li>Meeting 1 week before Matt was due to post interstate</li> <li>Having big conversations and committing to long-distance 1 week in</li> <li>Making sacrifices, leaving family and moving to be with Matt </li> <li>How Mel established herself in a new location through social groups</li> <li>The reality of future postings and the strain on their relationship</li> <li>Thinking about leaving defence and focusing on family</li> <li>Mel supporting Matt with his decision to leave defence</li> <li>Why Matt started preparing for transition years before it came time</li> <li>Finding an opportunity and the quick 3 week turn around to transition</li> <li>What actually happens when you decide to discharge</li> <li>Navigating the help and support available when transitioning</li> <li>Why Matt decided to help others transitioning by starting a podcast</li> <li>The importance of hearing others transition stories</li> <li>Why every defence member should plan for transition ahead of time</li> <li>What the future holds, planning for a family and building a forever home</li> </ul> <p> </p> <p>To find out how to listen or more info about Matt’s podcast Service and Beyond follow along below</p> <p><a href= "https://www.facebook.com/serviceandbeyond">https://www.facebook.com/serviceandbeyond</a></p> <p>https://www.instagram.com/serviceandbeyondpodcast/</p> <p> </p> <p>Ready to join the MWL community? Click through the link to get connected xx     <a href= "https://militarywifelife.com.au/" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">www.militarywifelife.com.au</a></p>