VOLUNTOLD. Podcast

Happy Military Spouse Appreciate Day! You've clocked in the hours of endless solo parenting, showing up to holiday parties without a date, sacrificed anniversaries and even your career. So today is for you! The Voluntold Podcast recognizes and commends YOU for your hard work, commitment and solid skills of rocking this Voluntold Life. I am so proud to to be a military spouse and share this community with you. Today let's celebrate YOU!

Week 3 or 4 since the U.S. was Voluntold to be quarantined. How are you doing so far? Today we discuss our battles, speaking and focusing on holistic health. We are all fighting the battle for our mental, physical, spiritual and emotional health. Listen as we discuss how to fight for truth and joy during a time of loss and fear.

Times have changed. The Nation is in quarantine. The economy is uncertain. Our financial future is unknown. Are you financially prepared? Are you in debt? Do you have emergency funds saved? It can be a little nerve racking to think about especially if you're not ready. Taylor and I were in debt for years. Finally we decided to be intentional with our finances and paid off $25,000 of debt in 2 years, on a single income. No extra cash, no outside help. We found 10 life hacks that helped us save money, stay on budget and pay our way out of our debt. And this episode we are sharing with you exactly how we did it. What better time than now for us to share our financial story than during the end of the World? lol Whether you're working towards getting out of debt or save for future goals these "10 ways to save" will set you up for success!

Welcome to the Voluntold Club America! Nothing is guaranteed, everything is up in the air and we're all hoping we can celebrate the next holiday together. Comical? Yes and no. Reality? 100% So! how are you doing? How do you know what you NEED to purchase, how to prepare and how to live life while stuck inside? Listen as Taylor and I share our tips and tricks to preparing and thriving during this quarantine. We share what we purchased, how we prepped our house and how we're living this crazy life so far. Share with ALL your friends, military and not, cause we're all in this together! # coronavirus

You get married, move with your spouse to their new base and then you're on your own? Well sometimes it can feel that way. It's hard enough being married to someone who is rarely home. On top of that we also have to find people and activities to do enjoy life with. How do we build a sense of community and friendships in a foreign place with foreign people? Listen as Evie King, Executive Director of In-Dependent.org shares her experiences with moving and building community wherever she goes. www.facebook.com/VoluntoldPodcast/?modal=admin_todo_tourIn-dependent.orgMusic: “Sun Kissed” by scottholmesmusic.com

When two girls with ADD take a stroll down memory lane the topics are unpredictable. Long time military spouse friend Sabrina Wheeler and I discuss our experience with deployments and celebrating Valentines. We share our stories about how we stayed connected to our spouses while they were away and give tips and ideas on ways to make Valentines feel special (even when you can't be physically together). A good Galantines is always fun! We also deserve some intimate connection in our marriages.

Its A New Year! Its a New Decade! Let's set some New Goals! Its not easy to plan your life when there are so many uncertainties (field ops, deployments, duty, training, PCSing ect.). And most resolutions fizzle out early in the year anyways so let's make this year different! Let's set time aside for ourselves to plan the life we want to life and achieve the goals we want to see happen. Listen as we become the bosses of our new year.

The Holidays are upon us! During the busyness we can become overwhelmed with all the to do lists and events. Here's a little PSA for those who are on overdrive and trying to survive the season. Let's bring in the New Year in peace, instead of insanity and exhaustion. Happy Holidays and a Happy New Year!

Kimberly Bacso is a military spouse, mom, and business woman. She's also the co-founder of In-Dependent; a nonprofit organization created for military spouse health and wellness. She's spent many years living abroad and has felt the changes and challenges of living a Voluntold lifestyle with a growing kid. Listen as she shares her experience and tips on parenting an older kid in the military and pursing self-care. Website: In-Dependent.orgInstagram: @kimberlybacso

It's challenging to stay connected when your spouse is physically absent. My husband Taylor and I share our story of how we fought through disconnect and reunited our relationship after multiple deployments. Listen as we share the steps we took to reconnect and refocus our marital energy.

Sometimes we let other people's decisions define who we are. Ever felt like a bad parent, spouse, coworker, or friend because they made a poor choice and you feel responsible? Listen as we bust out of the lies that leave us feeling guilty and become responsibly independent in our lives and relationships. Music: “Sun-Kissed” by scottholmesmusic.com

Sometimes we believe we're showing humility not knowing we're giving into lies that rob us of truth. How do we live out humility in a healthy way in all our relationships? Listen as we identify the lies to avoid and what true humility looks like. Music: “Sun-Kissed” by scottholmesmusic.com

After a season of bachelorette life Fallon found herself ready for love. She shares how she prepared herself for commitment and how she's working towards building a healthy relationship with someone who's schedule is as unpredictable as the wind. If you've ever wanted to be a fly on the wall on how dating in the military is, then this is your chance. Her story shares her humor, strength and positivity to rock this Voluntold life!Music: “Sun-Kissed” by scottholmesmusic.com

How to find your voice that is true to yourself and what you need to strengthen it. How to ensure your Kingdom has the Queen it needs for optimal function.https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-power-women/201001/the-truth-about-women-and-self-esteem

Veronica is an amazing woman and as real as they come. She's overcome many obstacles as a wife and mother. Listen to her story as she shares marrying her high school sweet heart, becoming an Army wife, toughing out 6 deployments in 8 years and laughing about all the unexpected things life threw at her.

How to find your calling by deciding what you believe in and what your purpose is. Uproot predisposed ideations by challenging yourself to redefine your beliefs and rediscover why you're here.

Hello podcasters! My name is Caresse (CA-REESE). I'm a military wife, mother of two, registered nurse, ocean lover and podcast enthusiast. I've been living the Voluntold lifestyle for 14 years and have learned a lot of things along the way sometimes the hard way. Throughout this journey I'll share experiences, trials, triumphs and grow along with you, cuz we are in this together guys!Lets make this our place to be real, find our voice, even when we're being voluntold.