The Corie Weathers Podcast

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Memorial Day Special Jun 01, 2026

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(Watch this interview instead on Youtube: https://youtu.be/qbuAB-_cPEE?si=s16WkXuBCwv9TG-x)

Sgt. 1st Class Nicholas Kau'ilokoikaika Franklin Guard — known to those who loved him as Nick — is the 2026 TUP Virtual Memorial Mile honoree. Nick died on June 20th, 2022 after struggling with the mental and physical impacts of his military service. He was a soldier, a husband, a father, and a friend whose life continues to inspire all who knew him. In this video, Corie Weathers sits down with Nick's wife, Cydney, for a deeply personal conversation about who Nick was, the weight of loss, and the love that endures. We are #MotivatedByTheirLives 🇺🇸

Honor Nick on Memorial Day — May 25th, 2026. Join the TUP Virtual Memorial Mile by walking, running, biking, hiking, swimming, or doing any activity that brings you joy. Every step is a tribute. Register here: theunquietprofessional.org/tupmemorialmile 📌 About The Unquiet Professional (TUP) TUP is a nonprofit organization committed to recognizing and honoring our nation’s Gold Star & Surviving Families, Veterans, and military families by providing rewarding and purposeful opportunities to heal from the wounds of war.

🌐 Website: theunquietprofessional.org

📘 Facebook: facebook.com/TheUnquietProfessional

📸 Instagram: instagram.com/theunquietprofessional

🆘 If you or someone you know is in crisis: Call or text 988, the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. Press 1 for the Veterans Crisis Line, available 24/7. You can also text 838255 or chat at VeteransCrisisLine.net.

BONUS REPLAY: The Impact of Family Readiness on Marriage Nov 28, 2022

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Season 7 might be over, but we are bringing back the Top 10 most listened-to episodes in Lifegiver Podcast History!

Matt joins me again for another episode where we talk about the impact of Family Readiness on marriage. For decades, the military has told families that their support makes the mission successful. Unfortunately, families are getting tired and are wondering at what cost. In this episode, Matt and I have an honest conversation on how families indeed play a pay in mission readiness but also how we can change our perspective to a more influential one that can change the trajectory of our entire family.

BONUS REPLAY: A Marriage Check Up With Dr. Les Parrott Oct 24, 2022

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Season 7 might be over, but we are bringing back the Top 10 most listened-to episodes in Lifegiver Podcast History!

Dr. Les Parrot joins me for an episode that is all about how couples can use a tool like the Better Love Assessment to get a healthy snapshot or check up on their marriage. Dr. Parrott is a globally sought-after marriage psychologist along with his wife, Leslie Parrott also a marriage therapist. Together, they have written several books and speak on how to improve your marriage communication, reduce conflict, improve your sex life, and much more. In this episode, Dr. Parrott shares more about the Better Love Assessment (found at www.betterlove.com) in pointing out the individual strengths in your marriage. Better Love can be a great tool for date night discussions, working on your marriage during a deployment or separation, and even ways to talk through topics that are normally hot topics. To find out more and subscribe to Dr. Parrott's resources, check out www.lesandleslie.com

S6 E17 Reintegration, Pt 1 Jun 07, 2021

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Matt and I join the USO to talk about how we are handling Reintegration in the "You're Leaving, Again?" series. Reintegration never gets easier, it just changes depending on the season you are in. Coming off a year of COVID and a deployment, Matt seemed to be in a much better spot than I was. In this episode we share our ups and downs and how we are navigating bringing our two separate worlds together.

Tools and concepts discussed during the series apply to all types of military-initiated separations; from deployments and trainings, to geo-bachelor tours, unaccompanied tours, and even third shift schedules.

To access the Series dashboard, including the videos and handouts: https://www.uso.org/campaign/mvp-youre-leaving-again

If you are looking for professional help, be sure to check out the LIfegiver Directory- full of clinicians that understand your lifestyle. Many of them are military spouses and veterans. find it here: www.lifegiverdirectory.com

Find out more about me www.corieweathers.com or www.life-giver.org

S5 FINALE: Know When to Hold'em, Know When to Fold'em Dec 14, 2020

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How do you decide when to hold steadfast and persevere? When to walk away? When to run away? Life is a gamble, a risk. We do everything we can to make good, right decisions with what we have in the moment. Yet the hardest thing to do is walking away and saying "no". It feels like too big of a risk. Yet, this year has gotten too big for all of us- asking us to make a choice. You can't do it all and neither can I. Listen in for updates on how 2020 affected me and what I am doing with the cards I have in hand.

Interested in Joining Fight Club- A Virtual Support Group for Military & First Responder Spouses? Starts Jan 11, 2021 Apply here: https://forms.gle/RCf8jYnq5bdkEZiHA

The Gambler, by Kenny Rogers On a warm summer's evening On a train bound for nowhere I met up with the gambler We were both too tired to sleep So we took turns a-starin' Out the window at the darkness The boredom overtook us And he began to speak He said, "Son, I've made a life Out of readin' people's faces Knowin' what the cards were By the way they held their eyes So if you don't mind my sayin' I can see you're out of aces For a taste of your whiskey I'll give you some advice" So I handed him my bottle And he drank down my last swallow Then he bummed a cigarette And asked me for a light And the night got deathly quiet And his face lost all expression Said, "If you're gonna play the game, boy You gotta learn to play it right You've got to know when to hold 'em Know when to fold 'em Know when to walk away And know when to run You never count your money When you're sittin' at the table There'll be time enough for countin' When the dealin's done Every gambler knows That the secret to survivin' Is knowin' what to throw away And knowin' what to keep 'Cause every hand's a winner And every hand's a loser And the best that you can hope for Is to die in your sleep" And when he'd finished speakin' He turned back toward the window Crushed out his cigarette Faded off to sleep And somewhere in the darkness The gambler he broke even But in his final words I found an ace that I could keep You've got to know when to hold 'em Know when to fold 'em Know when to walk away And know when to run You never count your money When you're sittin' at the table There'll be time enough for countin' When the dealin's done

Find resources for your service marriage at www.life-giver.org

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Music by Rudy Vaughn

S5E4: What's on the Backburner? Mar 15, 2020

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Join us as we take a moment to assess how we as service families are doing and what we can do to influence the change we need in our own lives.

The Blue Star Families survey results were recently released and, not surprisingly, it was noted that we are struggling in several key areas. Listen in as Corie unpacks these and provides tips on how to ask for what you need.

If you are a spouse and feel relegated to the back burner, we understand. We know that it's often where we have to go... mission first. However, you can't stay there indefinitely. Your marriage can't stay on the back burner indefinitely. In this episode Corie talks about what to do if you are struggling with the way things are.

As always, we at Lifegiver strive to encourage you give your spouse the benefit of the doubt (regardless of whether he or she is the serving or supporting spouse). Assume your spouse is trying their best, and in light of that, assume that they want what's best for you. Being assertive and asking for what you need is absolutely okay and your spouse will probably be glad not to have to read your mind.

Interested in subscribing to the Lifegiver Newsletter? Subscribers get discounts on their first session with Corie and find more information on building a community of Lifegivers. Click here to subscribe.

Want to give back? Send a monthly cup of coffee to keep us going by being a supporter on our patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/lifegiver

Why Friendship is Still Worth It Jun 09, 2019

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In this Sunday Special, I talk with Megan Brown, the If Gathering Military Outreach Communicator- basically that means that she loves Jesus and loves to get people excited about it. I met Megan (officially) at the AFI Military Spouse of the Year Awards 2019, but I've been watching her for some time. Her personality is as colorful as she is! After hearing her lead a couple of morning devotionals, I knew I wanted to have her on the podcast.

In this episode, Megan shares the importance of friendship in this crazy military lifestyle as a "life or death" importance. Listen in as she shares how community and boundaries can breathe life into us from a biblical perspective.

Go here to find out more about If Gathering Military

https://youtu.be/9r7inlWFO54

Coming Back from the Silence Feb 05, 2018

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If you are looking for an inspirational story, this is it. Watch or listen to my interview with Lindsay Swoboda, a military spouse and new blogger. In this interview, she takes us into a difficult season of her marriage where she found herself feeling incredibly disconnected from her husband and decided to make an inspiring change. She took the Sacred Spaces Challenge and committed to pursuing her spouse in a new way for 365 days! She is currently the owner of the Uplifting Anchor blog where she encourages other military spouses in their everyday experiences. Find a link to her blog in the links above!

Wisdom with Deanie Dempsey Jun 15, 2017

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In this sweet, but candid, interview- Deanie Dempsey shares how she and her husband kept their marriage strong after over 30 years in military service. Her husband, General Martin Dempsey was the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff- overseeing the Joint Chiefs of all branches and reporting to the president.

Parenting Teens with Pam Brummett Mar 14, 2017

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On this episode of Lifegiver, I sit down with my good friend Pam Brummett who has raised three fantastic kids, two of them still in high school. It turns out the military doesn't ruin your kids :)

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