<description>&lt;p&gt;In this episode, we sit down with Ashley Ashcraft, author of &lt;em&gt;Mission-Ready Marriage&lt;/em&gt;, to explore the unique challenges and rewards of military family life. Ashley shares insights and practical advice on building a resilient marriage and family despite the demands of constant moves, deployments, and career sacrifices.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;We discuss:&lt;/p&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li&gt;How to balance love and resentment when sacrifices feel overwhelming&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt;Strategies for pursuing career aspirations while constantly relocating&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt;Parenting effectively when going it alone&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt;How to navigate questions like "Did I marry the right person?"&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt;Approaching combat trauma with compassion and support&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt;Helping extended family understand the military lifestyle&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt;Establishing financial health in your marriage&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt;Maintaining intimacy despite long periods of separation&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt;Planning for the transition out of military life&lt;/li&gt; &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;p&gt;Whether you're part of a military family or simply looking for inspiration to strengthen your relationship, Ashley's wisdom will leave you feeling equipped and encouraged. Tune in for this heartfelt and empowering conversation!&lt;/p&gt; &lt;h3&gt;Related Links:&lt;/h3&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;WEBSITE&lt;/strong&gt;: &lt;a href= "https://www.ashleyashcraft.com/" target="_blank" rel= "noopener"&gt;AshleyAshcraft.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt; &lt;/ul&gt;</description>

Thriving Beyond Belief with Cheryl Scruggs

Cheryl Scruggs

Ashley Ashcraft

DEC 6, 202435 MIN
Thriving Beyond Belief with Cheryl Scruggs

Ashley Ashcraft

DEC 6, 202435 MIN

Description

In this episode, we sit down with Ashley Ashcraft, author of Mission-Ready Marriage, to explore the unique challenges and rewards of military family life. Ashley shares insights and practical advice on building a resilient marriage and family despite the demands of constant moves, deployments, and career sacrifices.

We discuss:

  • How to balance love and resentment when sacrifices feel overwhelming
  • Strategies for pursuing career aspirations while constantly relocating
  • Parenting effectively when going it alone
  • How to navigate questions like "Did I marry the right person?"
  • Approaching combat trauma with compassion and support
  • Helping extended family understand the military lifestyle
  • Establishing financial health in your marriage
  • Maintaining intimacy despite long periods of separation
  • Planning for the transition out of military life

Whether you're part of a military family or simply looking for inspiration to strengthen your relationship, Ashley's wisdom will leave you feeling equipped and encouraged. Tune in for this heartfelt and empowering conversation!

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