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A soon-to-be military wife faking it till I make it. I am learning how to be spouses to an officer in the military one milestone at a time and want to take you on this crazy journey with me!

Callie McCarty


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    Latest episodes from Call to Marriage - Navigating Life as a Military Spouse

    Strongbond trips!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2022 13:20


    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 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/calltomarriage/support

    Finding Community

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2022 18:48


    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 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/calltomarriage/support

    Tricare 101

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2022 12:01


    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. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/calltomarriage/support

    Traveling like a Pro!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2022 15:24


    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 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/calltomarriage/support

    Milspouse Entrepreneurs

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2022 14:36


    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 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/calltomarriage/support

    Preparing for a deployment

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2022 15:29


    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 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/calltomarriage/support

    Handling the Leaving

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2022 13:10


    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 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/calltomarriage/support

    Conversation with a Fellow Spouse

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2022 23:11


    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 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/calltomarriage/support

    Why does OPSEC/PERSEC matter?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2022 12:42


    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 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/calltomarriage/support

    Handling Change & Uncertainty

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2022 16:09


    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 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/calltomarriage/support

    Chip on my shoulder

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2022 14:12


    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 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/calltomarriage/support

    Holiday Fitness

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2021 21:41


    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 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/calltomarriage/support

    Handling the Holidays Alone

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2021 14:53


    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 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/calltomarriage/support

    Organizing the Holiday Chaos

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2021 23:57


    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 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/calltomarriage/support

    Holidays as a New Mom

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2021 19:22


    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 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/calltomarriage/support

    Holiday Survival Must Haves

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2021 13:38


    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 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/calltomarriage/support

    Holidays & Deployments

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2021 24:20


    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 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/calltomarriage/support

    Holiday Care Packages

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2021 16:38


    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 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/calltomarriage/support

    Holidays and Food

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2021 15:38


    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 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/calltomarriage/support

    Military Marriage Myths

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2021 23:08


    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 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/calltomarriage/support

    Husband Q&A

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2021 30:40


    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 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/calltomarriage/support

    Stigmas of Being a Young MilSpouse

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2021 19:43


    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 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/calltomarriage/support

    I get anxious

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2021 14:31


    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 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/calltomarriage/support

    Battling Stigmas Towards EFMP

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2021 21:49


    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 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/calltomarriage/support

    Setting Healthy Boundaries

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2021 31:04


    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 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/calltomarriage/support

    Being an Entrepreneurial Spouse

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2021 18:47


    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 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/calltomarriage/support

    Fighting Spouse Expectations with Humor

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2021 25:30


    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 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/calltomarriage/support

    Dependa Who - Facing the Stigmas

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2021 15:34


    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 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/calltomarriage/support

    Identity in Marriage - Making Time for You

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2021 23:50


    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 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/calltomarriage/support

    Dual Military Marriage

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2021 13:19


    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 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/calltomarriage/support

    Helping a Spouse through PTSD

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2021 36:28


    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 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/calltomarriage/support

    Having a Blended Family

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2021 22:15


    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 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/calltomarriage/support

    Military Marriage : Later in Career Spouse

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2021 25:31


    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 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/calltomarriage/support

    The Art of Fighting

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2021 22:05


    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 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/calltomarriage/support

    Being a Team

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2021 29:17


    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 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/calltomarriage/support

    Looking Back - Year 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2021 18:13


    In this episode I give a candid account of Year 1 of marriage to kick off our Marriage Bootcamp series --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/calltomarriage/support

    New Series - Marriage Bootcamp

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2021 0:34


    Call to Marriage is sending you to marriage basic training! Stay tuned for this new series - coming July! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/calltomarriage/support

    PCS 101 - OCONUS

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2021 40:34


    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 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/calltomarriage/support

    Making a PCS House a Home

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2021 25:00


    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 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/calltomarriage/support

    PCS 101: DiTY Move

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2021 11:15


    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 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/calltomarriage/support

    Making the PCS an Adventure - PCS with Kids

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2021 20:55


    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 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/calltomarriage/support

    PCS 101 - Preparing for a PCS

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2021 25:31


    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 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/calltomarriage/support

    Deployment Logistics

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2021 27:13


    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 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/calltomarriage/support

    Managing Deployment Money

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2021 19:13


    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 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/calltomarriage/support

    Interviewing my Husband on Reintegration

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2021 15:38


    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 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/calltomarriage/support

    PCS 101 Coming Soon!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2021 1:56


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

    Promotion Ceremony 101

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2021 14:44


    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 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    My Reintegration Experience

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2021 13:25


    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 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Remembering the Little Things

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2021 13:13


    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 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Feeling Like You Don't Belong

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2021 37:36


    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 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Internal Battle of Joy vs. Jealousy

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2021 12:15


    In this episode I talk about battling the conflicting emotions of Joy and Jealousy while I try to feel excited for spouses getting their deployed loved ones home... while still waiting for mine. I talk about what I am doing to combat those emotions and what has helped. Want to connect? Email us at ask.ctmpodcast@gmail.com or find us on Facebook and Instagram @calltomarriage --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

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