After spending the last week attending several military events, Heather and Nate are bringing you this episode to share what it’s like to attend and be a part of these ceremonies, balls, dinners, and more.
Heather reflects that she didn’t always feel comfortable at these events as a girlfriend or fiancé - it can feel like there are a lot of unspoken rules and traditions that take time to learn and become familiar with. Now after 10 years of attending military events, Heather says she still gets nervous, but has decided to go into them with a positive mindset knowing others may be feeling the same!
The couple touch on important things like appropriate outfits for coordinating events and ice breaker questions to ask other military couples. These events can be a great opportunity to meet new people going through the same things as you, so just say yes and go to the event! Most importantly, talk to your partner about how you’re feeling before and at these events; it’s important to be on the same team.
Highlights:
00:00 Emotions around military events
04:00 Going to these events as a girlfriend and fiancé
05:50 Navigating events now
11:55 But what do I wear??
15:15 Being nervous may not change, but how to get through it
18:55 Nate gets sensory overload
20:00 Events Chip & Chip will attend in GA
21:00 Final pro tips
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With Heather and Nate’s PCS move quickly approaching, they are bringing you an episode full of all their favorite things about the Destin area of Florida. From outdoor activities, to restaurants, they cover it all! Heather and Nate share towns to consider if you’re PCS’ing to the area as well as things to consider when deciding where to book your vacation. Downtown Destin, 30A, and the surrounding towns are full of so much charm, so much to do, and such beautiful weather, Heather and Nate will miss it dearly!
Our Favorite Restaurants in the Destin Area:
The Gulf, Boshamps, Bistrology, Tradewinds Italian, The Rooftop (at Henderson Beach Resort), McGuire’s Irish Pub, Stewby’s Seafood Shanty, Parlor Doughnuts, Burrito del Sol, Tijuana Flats, Pepper’s Mexican Grill, Bamboo Sushi & Hibachi, DOMO Izakaya, The Back Porch, Bronzini’s Pizzeria, Sunset Bowls, Main Brew Coffee, Causeway Coffee, Mimmo’s Resturante Italiano, Black Bear Bread Co., Commelfo Restaurant, Beach Walk Café, Kwench Juice Cafe, East Pass Coffee Co., Black Rifle Coffee Company, Cowgirl Kitchen
Highlights:
00:00 Chip and Chip are back!
01:00 If you are PCS’ing to the area
0400: Looking for a night on the town?
06:30 Things to consider if you’re vacationing in Destin
11:45 Water sports and must-see Crab Island
13:00 30A, fun things to do, and local churches
15:45 SOO many good food spots!
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Welcome back to Chirpin’ with Chip! Heather and Nate are sharing some life updates in today’s episode. If you’ve been wondering what’s going on with their PCS move, there’s a big update to hear. Their dog Trigger has been having some health issues, check the link below to see what products Heather has been using to help him with his allergies. Some developments and new options are going to be shared in the fertility update, including a tip on scheduling medical appointments if you are a military family too. Heather and Nate close the episode with their plans for May, including their plans for Heather’s birthday!
Highlights:
00:00 Chirpin’ about our Saturday night
02:20 50 days until we PCS
04:00 Our good boy, Trigger
07:00 Fertility update
15:00 Medical appointments as military can be tricky
17:00 Busy week coming up and Heather’s birthday plans!
For Trigger’s Allergies: MiconaHex Mousse
For Dog Ear Infections: ZYMOX Solution
Trigger’s new dog food: Purina Pro Plan Sensitive
Tricare IVF: Assisted Reproductive Technology Services
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In this conversation, Heather and Nate reflect on their time living in Utah, sharing personal anecdotes about their experiences, cultural differences, and the challenges they faced. They discuss the unique aspects of Utah's lifestyle, including the local culture, community dynamics, and outdoor activities - which were definitely a highlight for the both of them. Heather shares how her job situation in Utah affected her overall happiness and that this is when she decided to start her Beachbody/social media influencing adventure. The two of them also share a funny story about a SWAT situation that happened in the neighborhood they lived in. If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like to live or be stationed in Utah, tune in to this episode!
Highlights:
00:00 Welcome to Utah: A New Adventure
03:08 Cultural Differences and Unique Experiences
05:57 Neighborhood Life and Community
08:47 Outdoor Activities and Natural Beauty
12:10 Navigating Work and Social Dynamics
14:59 Memorable Moments and Travel Stories
18:11 Reflections on Living in Utah
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Heather and Nate answer your top questions from Instagram this week! They focus on personal experiences related to trying to conceive, marriage, military life, and communication in relationships. Both Heather and Nate share insights on emotional responses during the TTC journey, offer advice for supporting loved ones, reflect on their early marriage years, and discusses the importance of communication strategies. The conversation also touches on the challenges of making friends in new places, especially within the military community, and emphasizes the significance of maintaining connections during deployments.
Highlights:
00:51 Navigating TTC Journey and Emotional Responses
03:54 Advice for Supporting Loved Ones in Tough Times
05:22 Reflections on Marriage and Early Years
10:10 Communication Strategies in Relationships
14:28 Adjusting to Military Life and PCS Moves
18:51 Dating a Military Person: Perspectives
21:03 Maintaining Connection During Deployments
22:35 Future Plans and Family Aspirations
25:14 Making Friends in New Places
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Today’s episode will be a great resource for those of you involved in the military. Heather and Nate sit down to discuss their experience through two deployments and one short tour over the last 10 years and how it affected their relationship and what they did to prepare each time. The couple tackles the controversial topic of whether or not they think getting married to your partner before a deployment is necessary or not. They share some tips on how you can create financial security for your loved ones back home, other emergency preparedness things to check off your pre-deployment checklist, and how a mindset shift can make the time go by more smoothly.
Highlights:
00:00 10 years, 2 deployments, and 1 short tour
06:00 Do you need to get married before deployment?
07:45 Updating your beneficiaries and other preparedness
10:00 Our deployment experience as an engaged couple
14:00 TDYs are HARD
16:45 Shout out Royal Hawaiian!
18:10 Communicating how you’re feeling is key
20:00 Ask those who have experience
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Welcome back to Chirpin’ with Chip! Today, Heather and Nate will be sharing their walk with God and their spiritual journeys. Having both grown up in the Catholic church, God was always a part of their lives, but was never much of a personal relationship. During their engagement, the couple went to premarital counseling that sparked a journey of new growth individually, and also as a couple. Heather shares the story of a friend that invited her to a different church when she was in Hawaii and Nate on his short tour in Korea. Little did she know that that worship service would be the ignition to continue to create a closer relationship with God for both Heather and Nate. They reflect on how they would do things differently when they have children of their own from how they were raised and how they will continue to grow and lead by example.
Highlights:
00:00 Our childhood roots in Catholicism
04:40 We Wanted A Big Catholic Wedding
08:45 Building a Stronger Relationship with God
13:40 How We See God in Our Future
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Heather and Nate got a lot of questions from their Instagram audience about the PCS (Permanent Change of Station) moving process. Today the couple will be revisiting their several PCS moves, if they had movers or chose to “DITY” (do it yourself) and the pros and cons to both methods. Heather and Nate share that there has been some changes to the PCS policies since their last move and why that could impact you if you’ve got a PCS move coming up. Heather also reflects on the importance of a positive mindset when it comes to these inevitably complicated moves that go hand-in-hand with military life. There will always be something, whether big or small, that goes wrong. But with a positive mindset, it will make your move go much more smoothly. Heather expresses how she looks forward to PCS moves now as they allow her and Nate an exciting opportunity to make new memories, be close to friends, and close to other exciting favorite spots like Disney. Overall, the advice from Heather and Nate is to do your research, don’t let others' negativity affect your positive mindset, and know that it will all be okay!
Highlights:
00:00 Intro and Chirpin’
04:00 How we’ve handled our previous PCS moves
05:30 Changes to PCS policies to consider
06:50 Options and tips if you chose to “DITY”
10:10 Mindset shift for moving as a military family
12:30 Did someone lose a shell mirror?
15:00 Overseas PCS bonus baggage
16:30 Heather’s first PCS experience
18:30 Why we look forward to a PCS
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In this episode of Chirpin’ with Chip, Heather and Nate are back to reflect on their time spent living in Hawaii. After hoping that the military would send them to Texas, the couple was surprised when they got orders to move to the island of Oahu. Heather and Nate talk about the complicated moving process, the highs and lows of what their first few months on the island were like, and what Heather did to continue living her best life on the island while Nate was away in Korea. They also share what it was like living on Oahu when Covid-19 hit the island as well as some of their favorite local spots to check out if you’re ever visiting. Heather and Nate hope to return to Hawaii some day, but until then, they’re just grateful to have amazing memories of their time living on such a beautiful island!
Heather’s Oahu Recommendations Blog Post
Highlights
00:00 Intro and Chirpin’
01:10 Getting orders to move to Hawaii
02:50 The logistics of moving to Oahu
04:30 The first few months of island life
06:50 Our house near so much history
09:00 Living life to the fullest
11:00 Being on the island during Covid-19
13:00 Oahu tips and recommendations
16:00 Moving with the military
18:30 Why Hawaii was hard for us, but we still miss it
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Today on Chirpin’ with Chip, Heather and Nate are sharing a huge part of their life and personal story of their infertility journey. We’ll hear about the beginning of their marriage and preventing pregnancy, to wanting to start their family a couple of years later when the time and place felt right. Heather explains how infertility came as a surprise and the first steps they took with their health and IUI. Heather and Nate optimistically share the plan to begin IVF in Texas later this year. Something often not talked about is the emotional limbo couples going through infertility feel. While many friends and family are welcoming new babies, Heather and Nate share that their hard path to conceive will never diminish the joy they feel for their loved ones and the miracle of children. Heather shares a few endearing words to support the people in your lives who may be going through infertility too.
Highlights:
00:00 Introduction to Our Infertility Journey
04:00 Trying to Start Our Family
07:15 Getting Our Health in Check and Starting Fertility Treatments
14:15 IVF Plans
17:00 Emotional Side of Infertility
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Heather & Nate discuss the importance of setting and tracking goals, both as individuals and as a couple. They reflect on their past experiences with goal-setting, the lessons learned, and how they plan to approach their goals for the new year. The conversation emphasizes the significance of regular check-ins, personal growth, and the value of therapy in maintaining a healthy relationship. Heather & Nate share their personal goals for health and wellness, while also discussing future aspirations, including family planning and investment opportunities.
Highlights
00:00 Setting the Stage for Goals
02:58 Reflecting on Past Goals and Lessons Learned
05:48 New Year, New Goals: A Fresh Approach
09:11 Personal Growth and Health Goals
12:07 Exploring Relationship Goals and Therapy
15:04 Planning for the Future: Financial and Family Goals
18:00 Final Thoughts and Encouragement
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In this episode of Chirpin’ with Chip, hosts Heather and Nate reconnect with their audience after a hiatus. They share their journey through infertility, military life, and the story of how they met. The couple discusses the challenges and joys of maintaining a relationship across distances, the importance of communication, and their future plans, including IVF and moving to Georgia. The episode is filled with humor, personal anecdotes, and insights into their lives together.
Highlights
00:00 Welcome Back to Chirpin’ with Chip
02:23 Introduction to Heather and Nathan
04:45 The Story of How They Met
10:36 Building a Relationship Across Distances
16:01 Life in the Military and Moving Around
18:31 Looking Ahead: IVF and Future Plans
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Today, Heather & Nate sit down to share their personal fitness journeys, discussing everything from running, to community support, and the importance of consistency in workouts. The conversation highlights the transformative power of fitness, not just for physical health but also for mental well-being. Heather emphasizes the significance of having a supportive community while Nate explains how he uses setting goals to stay motivated. The episode concludes with a look at future fitness plans and the excitement surrounding Heather’s first half marathon!
Highlights:
00:00 Introduction and Food Talk
02:55 Fitness Journeys: Personal Experiences
05:47 The Role of Community in Fitness
09:11 Consistency and Motivation in Workouts
11:50 Finding Your Fitness Niche
15:03 Setting Goals and Future Plans
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Sit down and buckle up, folks! Welcome to Chirpin' with Chip. We are your hosts, Heather and Nate. We've been married for seven years and on this podcast we will share insights on our relationship. A little bit about us; we have two German Shepherds, Max and Trigger, Nate has been in the military for 14 years, and we are currently working on making some little Chips. We have been struggling with infertility and will be sharing more about that journey in later episodes. You can expect new episodes every Tuesday!
