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Solve Solvable Problems: Strengthening Your Fire Service Marriage
This post tackles the practical challenges together, building a partnership that supports both of you.

Sarah Talley
Apr 29, 20255 min read


Connection Opportunity post #38
Allowing others to influence us can build more significant connections overall. By considering others' view we create new opportunies.

Sarah Talley
Apr 22, 20252 min read


From Command to Collaboration: Letting Your Partner Influence You in a Firefighter Marriage
At the station, there’s a hierarchy that ensures order and efficiency. At home? A firefighter marriage isn’t about rank—it’s about teamwork.

Sarah Talley
Apr 15, 20256 min read


Connection Opportunity post #37
Recognizing when someone is offering us a connection can look different for everyone. When do we notice it, if at all?

Sarah Talley
Apr 8, 20251 min read


Turning Toward Instead of Away: Strengthening Connection in Fire Service Life
In a firefighter marriage, connection isn’t always about grand gestures—it’s built in small, everyday moments.

Sarah Talley
Apr 1, 20254 min read


Connection Opportunity post #36
Nurturing fondness in our relationships can be complicated. We want to be careful not to diminish the reality of our connections with others

Sarah Talley
Mar 25, 20251 min read


Keeping the Fire Lit: Nurturing Fondness and Admiration in Fire Service Life
Nurturing Fondness and Admiration—reminds us that a successful relationship isn’t just about getting through the tough times.

Sarah Talley
Mar 18, 20254 min read


Connection Opportunity post #35
Approaching it with curiosity and understanding can allow for a safe space to reveal all the parts of ourselves.

Sarah Talley
Mar 11, 20251 min read


Building Love Maps in Firefighter Families
Building Love Maps, one of the Gottman 7 Principles, helps couples by creating a deep understanding of each other’s inner world.

Sarah Talley
Mar 4, 20254 min read


Connection Opportunity post #34
This post will help us navigate the complexities of being comfortable in uncomfortable situations.

Sarah Talley
Feb 25, 20251 min read


Coping with Your Partner’s Sadness, Fear, and Anger in the Fire Service
Understanding how to navigate these challenging emotions together can strengthen your bond and create a supportive foundation.

Sarah Talley
Feb 18, 20256 min read


Connection Opportunity post #33
Making space for others can be bumpy for a new mom. So, what happens when roadblocks prevent solidifying that connection?

Sarah Talley
Feb 11, 20251 min read


Fire Wife & New Mom: 5 Ways to Thrive (Not Just Survive)
Bringing a child into the world has a whole host of challenges; the fact that one parent is a first responder makes things fun.

Sarah Talley
Feb 4, 20257 min read


Connection Opportunity post #32
This term gets thrown around often, but self-love is complicated. It's the relationship we ignore, neglect, or struggle with the most.

Sarah Talley
Jan 28, 20252 min read


Why Self-Love Isn’t Selfish: A Fire Wife’s Guide to Prioritizing You
At Next Step Connect, our framework supports spouses in redirecting their experiences to empower them instead of depleting them.

Sarah Talley
Jan 21, 20256 min read


Connection Opportunity post #31
As we begin the new year, we all have new things we are striving for. How do our connections support a breakthrough?

Sarah Talley
Jan 14, 20251 min read


Things We Love - Key Takeaways from Anatomy of a Breakthrough by Adam Alter: Creating Connections Along the Way
If you’re seeking a breakthrough in your career, personal life, or creative endeavors, creating meaningful connections might help.

Sarah Talley
Jan 7, 20256 min read


Two of a Kind: Womb Buddies for Life!
Today is a special day—it’s our birthday! Not just mine, but ours —because I get to share this day with my first-ever roommate, my...

Sarah Talley
Jan 1, 20253 min read


Connection Opportunity post #30
With 2024 coming to a close, let's share the ways your network has supported you this year.

Sarah Talley
Dec 31, 20241 min read


Confessions of a Fire Wife: The Importance of Building Your Network
This blog post will delve into the critical importance of building a robust network as a fire wife, to find solace within this world.

Sarah Talley
Dec 24, 20244 min read
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