Exercise is really important to me - it's therapeutic. So if I'm ever feeling tense or stressed or like I'm about to have a meltdown, I'll put on my iPod and head to the gym or out on a bike ride along Lake Michigan with the girls.

One thing I want to clarify - that every service member, veteran, wants us to remember - is that the vast majority of people returning from service come back completely healthy. But when we do come across someone who is struggling. We have to develop a culture of open arms and acceptance so that they feel comfortable saying, "I'm a veteran. And by the way, I need little help." This is something we need to do in this country around mental health as a whole - destigmatizing mental health.

I'm varying my workouts so it's not just cardio but also includes moves to maintain my flexibility.

I've always tried to make sure that what I do really connects with the broader agenda of what my husband is trying to do.

Do not ever let anyone make you feel like you don't matter, or like you don't have a place in our American story - because you do.

I don't, as my mom would say, sweat the small stuff in our relationship. Because when I think of day-to-day irritations that you might have with the one you love, they're nothing compared to the bigger task at hand.

I'm not a big fan of young kids having Facebook. It's not something they need. It's not necessary.