Call to Marriage - Navigating Life as a Military Spouse

In this episode of Call to Marriage I talk about Strongbond marriage retreats and why they are so resourceful! Have questions? Email me at ask.ctmpodcast@gmail.com or DM on Instagram @calltomarriage

In this episode of Call to Marriage, I’m talking with the Fort Bragg girl gang about the importance of community, how they are creating the space for military affiliated men and women, and more! Have questions? Email me at ask.ctmpodcast@gmail.com or DM me on Instagram @calltomarriage

In this episode I talk high level about the different Tricare plans, my experience with both, and more! Don’t forget to check out the secret show on Instagram @calltomarriage! Have questions? Email me at ask.ctmpodcast@gmail.com or DM me @calltomarriage on Instagram and TikTok.

In this episode, I talk with my friend Emily all about travel and she provides so many tips and tricks that she’s learned as a flight attendant. Have questions? Email me at ask.ctmpodcast@gmail.com

In this episode I talk about starting a business, finding passion, keeping it alive and more! Have questions? Email me at ask.ctmpodcast@gmail.com

In this episode, we are continuing our series on Milspouse in Training by talking about preparing for deployment. Have questions? Email me at ask.ctmpodcast@gmail.com or DM me on Instagram @calltomarriage

In this episode, we talk about dealing with the leaving when your military member has to go away for a while. Have a question? Email me at ask.ctmpodcast@gmail.com or DM me on Instagram @calltomarriage

In this episode, I talk with Taylor about becoming a milspouse, her experiences, living overseas, and so much more! I loved this candid conversation and being able to share aviation spouse experiences and I hope you enjoy it as well! Connect with all my guests on my instagram! Have questions about military life or marriage? Email me at ask.ctmpodcast@gmail.com or DM me on Instagram @calltomarriage

In today’s episode, we talk about what is happening in the military community right now and why OPSEC/PERSEC are so important. Have a question? Email me at ask.ctmpodcast@gmail.com or DM on Instagram @calltomarriage

In this episode, I talk about handling changing dates, uncertainty of duty stations, controlling what can be controlled and more! Have a question? Email me at ask.ctmpodcast@gmail.con or DM me on Instagram @calltomarriage

In this episode, I talk about how we as spouses can have this chip on our shoulder to be the best and be perfect. Well I say - let’s take that off shall we? Have a question? Email me at ask.ctmpodcast@gmail.com or DM me on Instagram @calltomarriage

In this episode I talk with Ashlee from Pursue Good Food about maintaining healthy routines over the holidays, fitness myths, and so much more.  Have a question? Email me at ask.ctmpodcast@gmail.com or DM me on Instagram @calltomarriage

In this episode of Call to Marriage, I talk about my experience of going through the holiday season while my spouse was deployed. I talked about what worked for me, and what I wish I would have done differently. Have a question? Email me at ask.ctmpodcast@gmail.com or DM me on Instagram @calltomarriage

In this episode I talk with Caroline from Overstreet Organizing, LLC about preparing your home for the holidays, how to make decluttering a breeze, and so much more!  Have questions? Email me at ask.ctmpodcast@gmail.com or DM me on Instagram & TikTok @calltomarriage

In this episode I talk with Bree about what her first holiday season as  a new mom was like, how they want to start traditions, and she gives an awesome gift idea!  Have questions? Email me at ask.ctmpodcast@gmail.com or DM me on Insta @calltomarriage

I’m this episode of Call to Marriage, I go over my list of holiday must haves and share some fun holiday memories of my own. Have a question? Email me at ask.ctmpodcast@gmail.com or DM me on Instagram or TikTok @calltomarriage

In this episode, I talk with Jen McDonald from the Milspouse Matters podcast about deployments over the holiday seasons, and ways to make them a little more tolerable when you don't have your person with you.  Have questions about military life or marriage? Email me at ask.ctmpodcast@gmail.com or DM me on Insta & TikTok @calltomarriage

In this episode of Call to Marriage, I talk through some tips and tricks for sending a holiday care package to your loved ones, and some ideas of things you can include in your package to bring some holiday joy to your servicemember.  Have any questions? Email me at ask.ctmpodcast@gmail.com or DM me on Instagram @calltomarriage

Kicking off our new series we have Mary Catherine of Defy Nutrition joining us. We talk through stress eating, living outside of the all or nothing mindset, and so much more. She also lets listeners know about her new nutrition program 'Defy Holiday Food Guilt' - check it out on the instagram @calltomarriage Have a question? Email me at ask.ctmpodcast@gmail.com or DM me on Instagram @calltomarriage

In this episode of Call to Marriage, I break down some typical military marriage myths and fight the outdated perception of what makes a military spouse.  Have questions? Email me at ask.ctmpodcast@gmail.com or DM me on Instagram @calltomarriage

In this special Fan Picked episode, I ask my husband the questions you sent on my Instagram. We talk military, marriage, and more! Enjoy :)  Have a question? Email me at ask.ctmpodcast@gmail.com or DM me on Instagram @calltomarriage

In this episode, I talk with Sarah from A Military Wife's Life about the stigmas surrounding young military spouses and her passion of helping guide those young spouses to be more confident and knowledgeable about this life.  Have a question? Email me at ask.ctmpodcast@gmail.com or send me a DM on Instagram @calltomarriage

In this episode, I talk about how I get anxious and the pressure to be the “perfect” spouse. Have questions? Send me an email at ask.ctmpodcast@gmail.com or DM me on Instagram @calltomarriage

In this episode, I talk to the COO of Partners In PROMISE - Jennifer Barnhill. We talk about stigmas surrounding military spouses, especially when it comes to utilizing EFMP.  Interested in taking the survey Jen talked about? Military special education and EFMP families this is your chance to share your story and help us make change happen. The @Partners in PROMISE Military Special Education Survey is open and we need you to complete the survey and share with other families. The survey will take roughly 15 minutes to complete and covers topics from EFMP satisfaction to special education out-of-pocket costs. https://bit.ly/militaryspecialeducationsurvey Have questions? Email at ask.ctmpodcast@gmail.com or DM me @calltomarriage on Instagram and TikTok

In this episode of Call to Marriage, I talk with Sydney about the definition of boundaries, why they are important, and how to set them for yourself. Head over to our Instagram for some awesome resources!  Have questions? Email us at ask.ctmpodcast@gmail.com or DM me on Instagram or TikTok @calltomarriage

In this episode of Call to Marriage, I talk with Cori. Cori is the creator of MilspoMade and creates unique, one-of-a-kind, minimalist jewelry. She talks about her journey to being a business owner, what made her start this journey, and so much more!  Have a question or need support? Email us at ask.ctmpodcast@gmail.com or DM us on Instagram/TikTok @calltomarriage

In this episode I talk with TikTok-er Bree about her take on the pressure that spouses face to be perfect and how she uses humor to create a more real and candid view of what actually makes a good spouse.  Find Bree on TikTok @bree_mcj Have a question? Email us at ask.ctmpodcast@gmail.com or DM us on Instagram @calltomarriage

In this episode of Call to Marriage, I kick off our Dependa Who series by talking about stigmas that military spouses face, ones I have been accused of, and what I do to combat them.  Have a question? email me at ask.ctmpodcast@gmail.com or DM me on Instagram or TikTok @calltomarriage

In this episode I talk with Lindsay from the Married to Military podcast about how to take time to develop your identity in marriage outside of your relationship and how it can actually help grow your marriage if you take time for you. Such a fun episode to close out our Marriage Bootcamp series! Have a question? Email us at ask.ctmpodcast@gmail.com or DM us on Instagram @calltomarriage

In this episode I talk with Brittney, a Staff Sergeant in the Air Force about what it is like to be dual military, what is in her marriage tool belt, and so much more!  Have a question? email us at ask.ctmpodcast@gmail.com or DM us on Instagram @calltomarriage

In this episode I talk with Stacy Just about her journey helping her spouse through PTSD, and what she has learned that helps and what doesn't. Trigger warning - we talk about PTSD and spousal struggles through PTSD.  Have a question? Email us at ask.ctmpodcast@gmail.com or DM us on Instagram @calltomarriage

In this episode I bring back Jayla Rae to talk about the unique challenges that can come with having a blended family, what that can look like for a military family, and so much more!  Have a question? Send us an email at ask.ctmpodcast@gmail.com or DM us on Instagram @calltomarriage

I think episode I chat with Jayla Rae about becoming a Later in Career military spouse, the challenges that it brought, and what she was able to do and create from her experiences.  Have questions? Email us at ask.ctmpodcast@gmail.com or DM us on Instagram @calltomarriage

In this episode, I bring back Courtney to talk about how to productively "fight" in your marriage, how your upbringing can influence  your values, how to apologize, and so much more!  Check out Courtney's other episode - Intimacy, Body Image, & #dependa?  Have a question? Email Call to Marriage at ask.ctmpodcast@gmail.com or DM us on Instagram @calltomarriage

In this episode I bring back Mary Elaine and her husband Brett to talk about what it looks like to be a team in marriage, building your marriage tool belt, and so much more.  Mary Elaine mentions the app Love Nudge as a tool to help build intimacy - Check it out!  Have a question? Email us at ask.ctmpodcast@gmail.com or DM us on Instagram @calltomarriage 

In this episode I give a candid account of Year 1 of marriage to kick off our Marriage Bootcamp series

Call to Marriage is sending you to marriage basic training! Stay tuned for this new series - coming July!

In this episode I bring back my friend Bianca, host of the podcast Please Don't Kick Me Out, to talk about the preparation that went into her PCS move to Hawaii, dealing with the pandemic on top of an OCONUS PCS move, and so much more.  Check out my previous episode with Bianca here : https://open.spotify.com/episode/4FUXpNz0wcdRAm63DV4KYD?si=0ae7ae1f9ed14acc Have questions? Email us at ask.ctmpodcast@gmail.com or DM us on Instagram @calltomarriage

In this episode I chat with Maria Reed from Moving With the Military about helpful ways to settle into a new home, DIY ideas to liven up a new space, and so much more! This PSC 101 series has been so much fun and I hope that you all loved it as much as I did!  Have questions? Email us at ask.ctmpodcast@gmail.com or DM us on Instagram @calltomarriage

In this episode I talk in more detail about our DiTY move, what to remember, how it differs from a “normal” move and so much more. Have a question? Email us at ask.ctmpodcast@gmail.com or reach out to us on Instagram and Facebook @CalltoMarriage

In this episode, Tia talks about her top tips and tricks to making PCS an adventure and have it run smoothly, with an emphasis on PCSing with kids.  Have a question? Email Call to Marriage at ask.ctmpodcacst@gmail.com or DM us on Instagram or Facebook @CalltoMarriage

In this episode Elizabeth Cook, founder of List & File, walks me through the preparations that go into a Permanent Change of Station (PCS) and shares her resources for how to make it run smoothly.  Have a question? Email Call to Marriage at ask.ctmpodcast@gmail.com or DM us on Instagram or Facebook @CalltoMarriage

In this episode I talk with Liz from List & File about the prep work that goes into a deployment, key things  that can be missed or forgotten about, and so much more!  Want to connect with us? Email at ask.ctmpodcast@gmail.com or follow us on Facebook and Instagram @CalltoMarriage 

In this episode I talk with Lacey Langford from The Military Money Show about managing finances during a  deployment. She walks us through ways to manage spending, having realistic conversations about money, the "I deserve it" factor, and so much more.  Want to connect? Email us at ask.ctmpodcast@gmail.com or connect with us on Facebook and Instagram @CalltoMarriage 

On this episode of Call to Marriage, I interview my husband about our experiences as a couple dealing with deployment and reintegration and what we learned. We share what worked for us, and what to prepare for - from our experience.  Have a question? Email us at ask.ctmpodcast@gmail.com or DM us on Instagram or Facebook @CalltoMarriage 

The month of June is all about PCSing Have a question? Email us at ask.ctmpodcast@gmail.com or on Instagram and Facebook @CalltoMarriage

In today’s episode I talk about my husband’s promotion ceremony, what it was like, the order of events, and so much more! Have a question? Email me at ask.ctmpodcast@gmail.com or find us on Instagram and Facebook @CalltoMarriage

In this episode I talk about my personal reintegration experience! Want to chat? Email us at ask.ctmpodcast@gmail.com or find us on Facebook & Instagram @CalltoMarriage

In this episode I talk about the importance of remembering the little things during a deployment, like car maintenance and house maintenance, and some tricks that I used to help me remember!  Want to connect? Email us at ask.ctmpodcast@gmail.com or connect with us on Facebook or Instagram @CalltoMarriage

In this episode I talk with Bianca, the host of the podcast Please Don't Kick Me Out, about how as a new military spouse it can be awkward and uncomfortable to find your place in the community. We talk about misconceptions about being a military spouse, finding your tribe, as well as how to break the mindset that you don't belong.  Want to connect? Email us at ask.ctmpodcast@gmail.com or find us on Facebook and Instagram @CalltoMarriage