Welcome to the Military Life Podcast- a podcast telling the stories of everyday Australian Military partners.
Listen in to hear from others who are living this military life (Defence Life), juggling all the things on the daily, just like you and I. Let's connect and support each other by telling our stories, celebrating our strength, focusing on self-care & lifting each other up.
On this week's Military Life podcast episode, I speak with Siobhan Mullins, Defence Partner and Founder of the Paper Advocate-Simple DIY Divorce Separation Agreements.
Siobhan and I speak about;
-Her introduction to Defence life, starting a family, and her first interstate move
-Learning how to connect and build a support network in a new location
-Pivoting her career as a Family Lawyer to work alongside Defence life
-Starting her new business and platform, the Paper Advocate
-How the Paper Advocate is making separations and divorce simpler
-The extra complexities Defence couples face when separating and divorcing
-Where couples should start when they have decided to separate
-What happens when couples want to move from separation to divorce
-How to access the Paper Advocate and other resources
Check out the Paper Advocate-Simple DIY Divorce Separation Agreements at the link below;
https://paperadvocate.com.au/
4 Dec 2025
202. DEFGLIS Supporting & Representing Defence Force LGBTI People & Families
On this week's Military Life podcast episode, I speak with Racheal Cosgrove-White Veteran and President of DEFGLIS the Defence LGBTI Information Service.
Racheal and I speak about;
-Who DEFGLIS is and why such an important organisation exists
-Who does DEFGLIS support and represent
-How DEFGLIS has changed and evolved over the years
-The impact DEFGLIS has had on the lives of LGBTI defence members and their families
-Why it is important to have a group like DEFGLIS
-The safe and secure space DEFGLIS offers for LGBTI members and their families
-Why DEFGLIS are working to stamp out discrimination in the workplace
-Some of the ways DEFGLIS have helped change Defence policy & practices
-Why it is so important DEFGLIS continue to advocate for policy change & education
-The annual events DEFGLIS run to help connect the LGBTI defence community
-The impact of not feeling as though you can come to work as your whole self creates
-Why feeling misunderstood or unsupported at work leads to a 30% reduction in output, and how that impacts capability
-How the LGBTI Defence community can reach out for help and support
If you would like to find out more INFO about DEFGLIS or pass on the links to someone who might be interested, there are a few ways to do so;
Website- https://www.defglis.com.au/
Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/DEFGLIS
Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/defglis/
Ready to join the ML community? Click through the link to get connected xx www.militarylife.com.au
28 Nov 2025
201.A Focus on the Wellbeing of Army Families
On episode 201 of the Military Life Podcast, Chief of Army Australia Lieutenant General Simon Stuart, Regimental Sergeant Major of the Army Kim Felmingham, and I continue our family- focused conversation and speak about;
-An update on what Army families have been telling the Chief of Army in 2025.
-The importance of the RSM-A also engaging directly with Army families.
-The evolution of Army's focus on families over the last 2 years.
-An update on the Army Families Handbook and future plans for this important resource.
-The Army Partner Support pilot program and plans to expand it in 2026.
-What the RSM-A can do in her position to positively impact the experiences of families.
-The importance of the consistent improvement of support and services for families.
-Simple changes with big impact and how families can contribute to solutions.
-We discuss whether there is room for an Army MakerSpace Initiative adapted for families.
-The introduction of the new Army Personnel Support Unit (APSU).
-Exciting changes ahead for the 2026 Chief of Army Symposium (family-related hint hint).
-An update on changes to the Partner Employment Assistance Program and why the Chief of Army is determined to ensure the whole community has equal access.
Check out the Army Families Handbook and the Army Families Newsletter via the link below
https://www.army.gov.au/community/members-veterans/family-support
Ready to join the Military Life Community? Click through the link to get connected xx
www.militarylife.com.au
Who has been a guest on Military Life
Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.
Nicole
Rae
Katie
Amanda
Natalie
Reach and audience
Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.
Apple Podcasts (US)
4.3 / 5
8 ratings
Spotify
5.0 / 5
18 ratings
Podcast Authority Score: 64 / 100
A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.
Quality
93
Social presence
0
YouTube
0
Engagement
90
Contact Military Life
Guest appearances
Books guests
Based on episode analysis; this does not confirm that the show is currently accepting guests.
Questions about Military Life
Who hosts Military Life?
I host the show. Published by Beck Rayner.
How often do new episodes come out?
The show publishes weekly, based on its RSS feed.
Does Military Life take guests?
Yes. Guests have been identified in episode analyses.
Host of Military Life?
Claim your podcast to manage its listing and keep your show details accurate.
Pod Engine is an independent podcast discovery and analytics service and is not affiliated with or endorsed by this podcast. Artwork and show content belong to their owners. Full legal notice.
Explore this show Podcast research with Pod Engine
