The military life is one full of many twists and turns, and OUTCAN postings seem to throw even more of them our way. Today we introduce you to Lyane, a young military spouse who has learned how to pivot around those obstacles that have come her

Episode 9: Finding Perspective on OUTCAN

Apr 29th, 2021 1h 5m

The month of April is Volunteer Appreciation Month, so we wanted to feature a francophone CAF spouse who used their OUTCAN posting as a time to gain a positive perspective, become a virtual volunteer with MFS(US) Outreach Advisory Committee, an

Episode 8: Stronger in All Ways on OUTCAN

Mar 25th, 2021 42m 48s

The month of March is National Nutrition Month, so we wanted to feature some CAF spouses who used their OUTCAN posting as a time to really focus on their health, physical activity and nutrition. Today’s guest is Biba. From escaping East Germany

Episode 7: Progress Not Perfection On OUTCAN

Mar 18th, 2021 49m 3s

Episode 6: Finding Happiness on OUTCAN

Feb 18th, 2021 43m 1s

In today's episode we meet Bona Normandeau, a military spouse who is getting ready to head back to Canada after a 5 year posting to the U.S. Bona shares her family's experience, including how her search for happiness during this posting led her

Episode 5: Appreciate Everything & Be Kind

Dec 17th, 2020 44m 35s

In episode 5 we meet Darlene - a single CAF Member and woman, experiencing OUTCAN in southern Ohio. Darlene is one of our many CAF families who is part of our Outreach designation in the U.S. Meaning she is in a location where there are only a

Episode 4: Adoption Story Part 2 - From Mr. & Mrs. to Mom & Dad

Nov 19th, 2020 53m 58s

November is Adoption Awareness Month. Canadian Military Families are fostering and adopting kids all over the world. Along with last week’s episode and today’s, we share 2 stories of families who adopted while OUTCAN U.S. Join us for today’s st

Episode 3: Adoption Story Part 1 – A Forever Family

Nov 12th, 2020 49m 34s

Episode 3: Adoption Story Part 1 – A Forever FamilyNovember is Adoption Awareness Month. Canadian Military Families are fostering and adopting kids all over the world. The next 2 episodes are sharing 2 stories of families who adopted while OUTC

Episode 2: Horoscope Necklaces and Butterflies - 2 Women's OUTCAN Breast Cancer Journeys

Oct 22nd, 2020 56m 54s

In honour of Breast Cancer Awareness month, Elizabeth Morris and Carolyn Carter have graciously agreed to share their OUTCAN breast cancer battle with us. Get a glimpse into the CAF OUTCAN world with these unique stories of resiliency and coura

Episode 1: They know we are the Canadians

Oct 8th, 2020 41m 52s

What is it like to spend 15 of the last 20 years on different OUTCAN postings?Stephanie shares her family's story.Get a glimpse into the CAF OUTCAN world with these unique stories of resiliency and courage. Here are the voices of our OUTCAN fam