Stacy Morgan is an army spouse, mom, and author. She's also an astronaut spouse and knows all about feeling out of place in her community. She has recently written a book called The Astronaut's Wife, where she shares how launching her husband into outer space changed the way she lives on Earth. Stacey and her husband were both cadets at West Point, where they first met.

Does filling out emergency contact paperwork make you realize how alone you are in your community? Don't miss this episode as Stacey and I talk about her experience in the military community and the astronaut spouse community. Stacey shares her incredible insight with us about what she calls the loneliness epidemic affecting women in America.

This episode is for you if you have ever felt like a victim of loneliness in your community, and I can't wait to hear what you think!

Highlights from this episode include:

• Introducing Stacey (0:09)
• Applying for NASA (2:58)
• Being all in during the application process (6:28)
• Being a stranger in a strange land (9:49)
• Inspiration to write a book (13:19)
• Finding support and community from other astronaut spouses (18:58)
• Feeling alone in a new community dynamic (25:04)
• Unearthing the epidemic of loneliness among women (28:36)
• Choosing to connect (34:16)
• Forming friendships through the vulnerability of not wanting to be alone (38:38)
• Advice for new military spouses (44:06)
• Prioritizing people and not the place (46:35)
• Stacey's Fast Five (48:10)

Are you ready to get out there and start inviting people over for coffee? Before you rush out to buy more mugs and meet new friends, I would love to know if you loved this episode and if Stacey's insight has helped you as much as it helped me! Join me on social!

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