CODE 3 FAMILIES Podcast
1) Why you should fit in time without the kids- E54
Why does it always seem so hard to take time away from the kids in this life? If it's not your feelings of guilt, or the schedule, it's childcare challenges. In this episode Dr. Rachelle (Fi...Show More
2) I See the Impacts of the Career on Our Family- E53
It's in the daily ins and outs that we notice the little ways the career impacts our lives, good and bad. The way our kids play, the conversations we have at home, and the way we schedule our liv...Show More
3) Why Don't I Enjoy Being with My Kids More?- E52
Having kids you always hear from others, "Enjoy it! It goes by so fast!" and "You'r so lucky to get so much time home with your kids!"Â So why does it feel so hard to enjoy on some days? And why ...Show More
4) Why Do I Feel Invisible As A Spouse?- E51
As a first Responder spouse we have to manage a lot from the schedule conflicts, sacrificed time together, unpredictable events and emotions, and so much more. Why is it that it often feels as though ...Show More
5) How Hard it Can be to Get Away Just the Two of You- E50
In the first responder family life, scheduling can be such a challenge. It's hard to find time to do every day things not to mention time away together for your marriage. In this episode, Dr. Rac...Show More
6) Why Our Days Without Them Are Also Impacted By The Job- E49
It's never out of sight out of mind over here in first responder marriages. Even when they are gone the plans we make with family, friends, and even the meals we prepare, seem to all have to take...Show More
7) Why is My First Responder Getting Hit So Hard Right Now?- E48
Too many spouses are feeling the extra weight of the first responder profession right now and feeling alone with it. If you're feeling exhausted by the constant mandatory overtimes and new demand...Show More
8) Why Life Shouldn't Stop Just Because They Are At Work- E47
As a First Responder spouse we often go in and out of survival mode depending on whether we are single parenting or co-parenting. This may cause us to actually adopt two different parenting styles or...Show More
9) What Does It Mean To Be A "Good" First Responder Spouse? -E46
As a first responder spouse you may or may not feel pressure to be "one of the good ones." What does that actually mean? Or what should it mean? Have you ever felt the need to hold in your own emotion...Show More
10) Committing To What Your "Shift" Looks Like As A First Responder Spouse- E45
When you are the spouse of a first responder you take on a lot of additional responsibilities at home. It can be hard to accept this reality since it wasn't your career choice. However, it can be...Show More
Committing To What Your "Shift" Looks Like As A First Responder Spouse- E45
46:49 | Sep 6th, 2021