
The Virtual Compound Podcast
Where three women, brought together by dance, found friendship and sanity through commiseration and coping with everything ranging from parenting, life married to the military, fitness, faith, and dance moms.
Episodes
29 episodes
3 Pillars of Fitness
In this episode we're discussing the three pillars of fitness, and how to extend and improve your life, creating a little life insurance of your own
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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44:07

Military Life: OPSEC
In this week's episode we're talking about one aspect of military life we knew nothing about until we were in it!
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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54:53

Iron Flame: Book Review
We're covering the second book in The Empyrean Series, Iron Flame. We've got SPOILERS and theories for you today!
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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1:26:31
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Parenting: The Beginning
Join us this week where we're talking about becoming mothers, from natural delivery to medicated, cesareans and everything in between. We've got some dramatic stories in our journey to motherhood.
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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58:09

Fourth Wing Book Review
We're back! Join our mini book club as we kick off season two with and in depth discussion of Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros. Be warned, there are SPOILERS, not just for Fourth Wing, but the second installment, Iron Flame
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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57:39

Christmas Traditions
Today we're discussing our family holiday traditions that we've adapted and adopted as we formed families, and some that we've started thanks to our nomadic lifestyle and where we have been stationed
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Season 1
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Episode 20
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53:40

Christmas Gifts
In this week's episode we're sharing our favorite ideas for gift giving! Whether is be for White Elephant parties, friends, neighbors, or your family, we've got something for everyone.
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Season 1
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Episode 19
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1:02:38

Homeschool
In this week's episode we're talking about homeschooling, our why, preferences and experiences, and more than a few tangents on curriculum and what we have found on our Journey's of home education.
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Season 1
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Episode 18
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56:08

The Marine Corps Birthday Ball
It's time to get ready for the next important holiday. The Marine Corps Birthday and the Birthday Ball. Listen in as we talk about the beautiful traditions the Marine Corps upholds while celebrating its illustrious history.
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Season 1
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Episode 17
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53:56

Nutcracker Stories
In our second episode discussing Nutcracker, we're talking about our experiences putting the time honored tradition on, and some fun stories along the way.
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Season 1
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Episode 16
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1:03:04

Nutcracker Crash Course
Nutcracker season is upon us! In this episode we give you a run down of what this Holiday tradition is about and how much preparation goes into the productions.
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Season 1
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Episode 15
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1:02:42
Catching Up
We had a crazy summer, join us as we catch up with each other, and ramble on about military life, travel, and summer adventures.
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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54:08

Friends
Our thoughts on how the military affects friendships, and the natural ebb and flow of life and changes that occur as we grow.
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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49:52

Books
Today we're talking about one of our favorite past times, BOOKS. Books we love, some we hate, and our recommendations
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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1:03:28

Fitness
In this weeks episode we're talking about fitness, our feelings about it, methodologies, practices, and preferences.
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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58:54

Finding YOUR Dance "Compound"
Episode TEN! We discuss what to look for in a studio, questions to ask, and some general good practices for dancers and parents to keep in mind!
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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1:03:30

Moving Back to America
This episode we talk about the differences moving back to America from overseas, specifically Okinawa, and the impact of COVID three years later.
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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1:06:42

Moving Overseas
With moving season (PCS) upon us, we explain how moving overseas works with the military, and give some tips and tricks that work for us! We've got 49 years combined experience being married to the military, and more than enough comical stories...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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1:07:45

Australia and New Zealand: Epic Finale
We listen to the dramatic return trip of an amazing Australia and New Zealand trip, talk about what books we are reading, and our VC Rando Recs.
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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19:15

Australia and New Zealand
We love to travel, and one of our hosts took a vacation with her husband and kids to Australia and New Zealand. Listen for the beauty, wonder, and must do's, as well as some comical stories that inevitably happen when you travel.
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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1:07:47

Month of the Military Child: Entrepreneur
In this short we interview a Military Child turned business owner and her mom. They explain her decision to start a business and what inspires her creations.
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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25:47

The Month of the Military Child: Lifestyle
All of April we discuss military children, the lifestyle they live, and hear some stories directly from them.
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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49:18

The Month of the Military Child: Kid Takeover
Enjoy this short of The Virtual Compound kids talking about their experiences as military children, the highs, the lows, and some silly anecdotes.
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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26:02
