Base Buddies
Welcome to the Base Buddies Podcast — a cozy space for military spouses to connect, share stories, and swap advice. Whether you’re looking for laughs, guidance, or just a reminder that you’re not alone on this journey, we’ve got a seat at the table for you.
Episodes
12 episodes
I Got Married at 18 and Everyone Thought It Was a Mistake | Kaley's Story
In this episode, Kaley shares her powerful story of becoming a military spouse at just 18 years old after getting engaged at 17 and everything that came with it.From navigating judgment and outside opinions to supporting her husband thro...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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1:02:00
MILITARY LIFE HAS NO GUIDEBOOK | Maddys Story
In this episode of Base Buddies, we’re joined by Maddy from Details In Hindsight to talk about her journey as a young military spouse and podcaster navigating the early stages of military life.Maddy shares how she started her podcast, th...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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1:01:02
NOT JAPANESE ENOUGH. NOT AMERICAN ENOUGH | Minas Story
In this episode of Base Buddies, Mina shares her experience growing up in Japan as a Japanese/American citizen and what it was like moving to the United States after spending most of her life overseas. We talk about identity, racism, belonging,...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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1:06:34
SHE REPLIED TO A TWITTER DM… NOW SHE LIVES IN JAPAN! | Kyra's Story
What started as a simple reply to a Twitter DM turned into a marriage, a move across the world, and a whole new life in Japan 🇯🇵In this episode of Base Buddies, I sit down with Kyra, a military spouse, content creator, and mom navigating...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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48:51
WHEN DEATH IS NORMAL, MILITARY LIFE HITS DIFFERENT | Hallie's Story
In this episode of Base Buddies, I sit down with Hallie, an ER nurse, military spouse, and pregnant with her first child to talk about how daily exposure to death has shaped the way she experiences military life.Hallie opens up about wor...
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1:29:11
WHY I CHOOSE LONG DISTANCE | Madison's Story
In this episode, Madison opens up about navigating newlywed life while choosing long-distance in the middle of military service. She shares the emotional challenges of loving a spouse from afar, how distance reshapes expectations, and what it r...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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31:35
WHAT MILITARY SPOUSES REALLY SACRIFICE AFTER 20+ YEARS! | Stephanie's Story
Her husband served 20+ years in the military, including deployments to the Middle East in 2001… and Stephanie lived it all alongside him. The deployments, relocations, and sacrifices no one talks about. In this episode, she opens up about what ...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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1:23:37
YOU KNEW WHAT YOU SIGNED UP FOR | Alessia's' Story
Alessia is a new milspouse who’s gone through multiple deployments — but this time, she’s doing it with a toddler on her hip. In this episode, she opens up about the emotional load, the small victories, the lonely nights, and the strength...
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1:20:03
FROM THE UK TO THE USA! | Micaela's Story
In this episode, Micaela opens up about what it’s really like leaving her entire life in the UK to become a military spouse in America. From culture shocks to unexpected challenges, finding community, and adjusting to a whole new...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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1:32:13
NAVY BRAT TO BOLD SPOUSE | Julia’s Story
Julia’s journey from Navy brat to LGBTQ military spouse is full of challenges, growth, and resilience. She shares what it’s like navigating military life, raising her child in the same world she grew up in, and embracing her identity alon...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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31:21
HOW NOT TO HATE MY HUSBAND | Jocelyn’s Story on Navigating First-Time Motherhood & being a Milspouse
In this episode, Jocelyn shares her postpartum journey as a new mom and military spouse — from the mental load to the moments that almost broke her. It’s an open, raw and honest conversation about motherhood, marriage, and finding yourself agai...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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1:04:05
THAT’S HOW HE PROPOSED?? ft. Teresa — Life After the Uniform
Our first guest is Teresa, and she’s sharing her story about being in the military, getting out, and stepping into life as a milspouse. From deployments to proposals, Teresa opens up about what that transition really looks like — the hig...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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