AGE AND FITNESS TRANSITIONS “How much does age affect my workouts?” The answer is a little more complex than many want to admit. Physical training, like many things, will change as we get older. There is no sugar coating it. Once we hit our 30’s and that “check...
The InDependent Wellness Summit is our free, annual online event for all military and first responder spouses – past, present, and future. Learn more about the program here. We’re already halfway through the InDependent Wellness Summit recaps, and there’s...
Are you tired of feeling stressed, unfulfilled, and out of balance? If so, it might be time to embrace holistic wellness. Holistic wellness is generally defined as taking care of your mind, body, and soul together in order to achieve overall well-being. However, it...
When approached to write a piece about how military spouses cope, I immediately began thinking about why we need to cope differently than any other spouse. While it is true that military spouses face challenges many others do not, it is important to remember that the...
Settling in for the night after an emotional day of saying goodbye to my spouse once again, I wrap my hands around a warm cup of chamomile tea and let out a sigh of contentment as I think to myself, “I wish I knew then what I know now.” “I wish I had known how to...
Let’s face it, modern military life is not easy. Especially for military spouses, faced with the unspoken belief that we should be grateful for our lifestyle and dutifully play the role of unpaid support staff. When it feels like life is just one thing after another,...
InDependent makes wellness accessible and creates opportunities for all military spouses to connect for friendship, accountability, and inspiration.
We envision a time when all military spouses thrive through connection to community and resources that results in healthy decision-making for themselves and their families.
