Mommandants Moments
Julie and Stephanie are Coast Guard spouses - navigating life in military spouse uncharted waters! Join us as we chat about life, family, and commiserating about being a military spouse!
Episodes
18 episodes
What The PCS?!
In this episode, Julie and Stephanie talk about Julie's upcoming PCS across country, fears and concerns, types of military moves, and resources that can be helpful as you transition from one duty station to another! Follow us on the next leg of...
EP17: Why Can't We Find Jobs?!
In this episode, Julie and Stephanie talk about the troubles of trying to maintain a career while being a military spouse. It's so difficult to move every few years and keep relevancy in the job world -- and this struggle isn't just YOURS! It's...
EP16: Let's Burn a Bridge! Where's the Match?
In this episode, Julie talks about her most recent news, updates, and exciting announcements.... and sets fire to a bridge as she prepares to PCS to their new Duty Station! Stay tuned and follow along this week as we work through some of Julie'...
It's Not Fair, But Why, That Makes NO SENSE!
In this episode, Julie and Stephanie talk about the times you find yourself yelling "It's Not Fair!" Being a military spouse comes with a host of challenges, and so often, we find ourselves questioning the needs of the military being a priority...
Let's Talk PETS!
In this episode, Julie and Stephanie talk about the challenges of moving with pets, and the challenges in living in military housing when pets are above and below you! Join us every two weeks when we launch a new podcast about life as a militar...
May The Bridges I Burn Light My Way
In this episode, Julie and Stephanie talk about the tendency to burn the bridges and relationships you've built when you know you're PCS-ing to a new duty station. Sometimes you may not even be aware you're starting to distance yourself from yo...
Community Clashes
In this episode, Julie and Stephanie start out talking about different types of personalities within the Coast Guard community, and eventually get derailed and start talking about completely unrelated topics. Stay with us today, Christmas day, ...
Ombudsman to Command and Back Again!
In this episode, Julie and Stephanie sit down with Caroline, the Ombudsman for TRACEN Cape May, as well as FOUR other commands! We learn a little about what it takes to be an Ombudsman, the DOs and DONTs about going to your Ombudsman with issue...
Meet the Mommandants!
We've been talking for 10 episodes now, so it's probably time we meet! This episode gives you a little glimpse into who WE ARE! Julie and Stephanie, as people and not just military spouses or moms, and our insecurities, our personality flaws, a...
Let's GET REAL. This topic is OFF LIMITS. ((Part 2 of 2))
This episode is Part 2 of a 2 part series talking about the hard truth: not everything is easy. You can't just smile the pain and difficulty away when you are not in a good head space. We need to make normal talking about the gritty feelings of...
Let's GET REAL. This topic is OFF LIMITS. ((Part 1 of 2))
This episode is Part 1 of a 2 part series talking about the hard truth: not everything is easy. You can't just smile the pain and difficulty away when you are not in a good head space. We need to make normal talking about the gritty feelings of...
Warning! SPOUSES CLUB CHAT!
In this episode, Julie and Stephanie talk about our experiences with Spouses Clubs, and how some have left a sour taste in our mouths. BUT, not all Spouses Clubs are bad! Some offer a sanctuary for spouses, and a safe place to explore new inter...
Station Vacation
This episode, Julie and Stephanie discuss how to be a tourist in your new city -- taking a vacation at your new duty station! It's so easy to put off having fun when you get into the mindset of being at the same location for four years, but it'...
HANGRY! Weigh-Ins Are Upon Us!
This week Julie and Stephanie talk about THAT dreaded time of year when we ALL have to be on diets because our spouses have WEIGH INS next month! Just because it's that time of the year for ONE, why does it need to be that way for ALL? Commiser...
DREAM ON! Dream Sheet Time!
In this episode, Julie and Stephanie talk about Dream Sheets! There's a little hope, a little fear, a lot of opportunity, and a lot of anxiety! Julie discusses her and John's submitted Dream Sheet for this next rotation, and Stephanie talks abo...
OPSEC Breach!!
In this episode, Julie and Stephanie talk about violating OPSEC, and ask "Have you been that guy? The guy who got the ship rerouted because you broke OPSEC rules?"We tackle the topic about in-laws, social media, and how scary it is to b...
Our Military Kids are Back to School
In this episode, Julie and Stephanie talk about the struggles our kids (and WE) face as move to new Duty Stations and head back to school. From struggling to keep up with ever changing curriculum, to being the new kid in a new school, to even h...
