Long Distance Friends
You’re listening to Long-Distance Friends where - no matter where you are - you feel like you’re right here with us, wearing your giant t-shirt, snuggled up on the couch having late night chats with friends. And just like in your favorite group text, you’ll hear everything from tips and tricks and product recommendations to deep conversations about life, mental health, faith, and more. I’m your host and new long-distance friend, Anna Casey. I’m a mom of 2. I’m a military spouse. And I’m so happy you’re here!! Now onto the show!
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Episodes
17 episodes
How Detrimental is the SAHM Resume Gap? Plus Job Application Tips + Navigating Grief in the Workplace - With Mel @sweatingatnaptime
17. Real, honest advice from a HR professional of 10+years. Including:Is it a bad look to ask about a company’s parental leave or maternity leave in the job interview process?How to systematize your job application processe...
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Season 2
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Episode 12
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53:51
My Favorite Things of 2025
16. Here are my 9 FAVORITE products of the year!1) Souper Cubes2)
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Season 2
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Episode 11
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24:20
Interviewing DWTS Cast, Embracing Depth, and Creating Your Own Opportunities - with Selena Schorken
15. Selena Schorken, Social Media Editor for Entertainment Weekly shares the story of her career path from:Having
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Season 2
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Episode 10
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59:13
Why the Satisfaction Factor is the Most Important Part of Eating - with Megan Koistinen, MS, RD, LDN
14. Stop restricting and start honing in on your body’s satisfaction cues!Megan Koistinen, lead registered dietitian and gastrointestinal (GI) nutrition expert breaks down th...
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Season 2
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Episode 9
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56:42
How to Make the Holidays More Meaningful - with Kim Muhich
13. Want more intention and less chaos during the holidays?In this episode you'll get ideas for:Meaningful decor that doesn't waste your moneyTraditions for gratitude, advent, gift givingHow to serve your co...
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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47:04
Asking a Mom of 12 All My Parenting Questions - with Esther Casey
12. Esther Casey, mom of 12 (My MIL!), answers all of my burning parents questions like:What did you worry about that turned out to not matter?What is was like changing so many cloth (!!!) diapers??How do I honor u...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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47:28
A Licensed Counselor’s Journey with Infertility, Post-Adoption Depression, Identity, and Purpose - with Kaitlyn Thibodeaux, LPC
11. Kaitlyn Thibodeaux, Licensed Professional Counselor, shares her personal journey with infertility and post-adoption depression. This conversation is honest and hope-filled. (and fun!)We also discuss:What mental toughness ...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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51:59
Life-Changing Rhythms for the Stay-at-Home Mom - with Military Spouse Laurel Clark
10. Mom of 4 littles and military spouse, Laurel Clark, opens up about the hard and the good of being a stay-at-home mom. Key Takeaways: • Home systems for getting out of the house faster with kids, prioritizing alone ti...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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1:02:21
Using Real Military Tactics to Fight Negative Thoughts - with Dr. Jennifer Donahue
9. Retired U.S. Navy Commodore, Seismic Engineer, and Keynote Speaker Dr. Jennifer Donahue, teaches us how to use military tactics to engage and defeat the enemy in our minds.In this episode you’ll take away:An action plan to...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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41:23
4 Lessons I Learned in My 20's
8. What I learned about my body, how to slow down, and my humanness. (I learned many lessons in my 20's.... but these are the ones I feel compelled to share!)I discuss:The importance of being on a team to support mental healt...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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19:13
Prioritizing Rest & Writing Own Rules as a Business Owner - with Grace Casey
7. Owner of Marrow Design, Grace Casey, shares an honest and open-hearted reflection of her life and business. We discuss everything from her brain surgeries, to growing her family through adoption, to he...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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55:39
Season 2 Kickoff, Living In A Camper, House Hunting, And Doing Things Whole
6. WE'RE BACK, BABY! I'm talking all things summer recap -- from:• Living in a camper for 32 days with a toddler and baby• Moving across the country & house hunting in Washington state• Showing up whole + healthy...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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17:09
How We Spend Our $110k Income - Army Captain O-3 Salary
5. I share EVERYTHING we spend per month - down to the dollar! Our family of 4 lives off my husband's O-3 army income (Captain) - which is a base pay of $85,348, with a total of $109,612 including BAH, or housing.What we pay for eac...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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26:06
8 Tips for Surviving Postpartum with a Toddler
4. Do you have a toddler at home and are about to give birth? I share:Tips for introducing your toddler to your baby in the hospitalPrioritizing self-care and getting through the nightsHack for pooling your milk (w...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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21:30
Birth Trauma Therapy, EMDR, and Finding Empowerment - with Victoria Edgington, LMHC, LPCC, PMH-C
3. Birth trauma therapist Victoria Edgington answers honest and approachable questions about mom life and perinatal mental health including:What is EMDR therapy and how can it help moms?Can we truly prevent birth trauma?
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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1:00:41
How to Find Strength and Purpose as a Military Spouse - with Liz Brand
2. Liz Brand reflects on her time as a military spouse. We discuss:How to make the most of lonely times when your husband is working long hoursHer epic time traveling in Europe when they were stationed in GermanyFu...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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55:22