This month I had the pleasure of getting to know author and Board Certified Health and Wellness Coach, Shari Biery! Shari wants to make sure that we all feel full and ensure we're honoring our needs despite the obstacles that we face as military spouses! I can't wait to get my hands on this book and get a taste of the knowledge that she has to share!
What branch of the military are you affiliated with?
- Navy
How long have you been a military spouse?
- My husband, John served 20 years, retired 2018. We met in high school, he joined on the HPSP scholarship, we've been together the whole time.
What is your favorite part about being in a military family?
- Our family enjoyed our overseas duty stations. We got very close with our military friends/neighbors. We formed friendships that we still cherish today.
What would you say is your biggest challenge being in a military family?
- My employment and being under employed.
What is one piece of advice you would like to share with our current military families?
- For spouses, take advantage of the opportunities to build your career too! Rest! You don't have to do it all!
How or why did you decide to become an author?
- I learned so many lessons but the most important one was that my health and well-being mattered. My own story of exhaustion lead me to the work I do today.
What book has been your favorite that you have written so far?
Do you have more books planned for the future?
- Possibly. I'm on this book, published in October, 2024. I just recorded the audiobook version so I am working on that.
What author inspires you?
- I enjoy reading nonfiction because it tells a persons story.I love to hear what has made a person into the person they are.
What’s a random fact about you we should know?
- I have had a very curvy employment history working in medical, for profit, non-profit, and the federal government.
Anything else you would like to share?
- I terminated my contract with my publisher a week before we were supposed to launch. If someone is telling themselves they can't self-publish, they are a milspouse you can do anything! Do it! Happy to share more.
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I am so thankful that Shari gave us time out of her busy schedule to share her story! I can't wait until her audiobook comes out. I also can't wait to work on prioritizing myself despite the obstacles that the military and life throw my way!
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