Ruck Up Buttercup
A podcast brought to you by Deployed Love talking about all things military life.
Episodes
July 13, 2025 • 68 mins
This episode offers invaluable insights for military spouses, veterans, and anyone interested in enhancing their situational awareness.
00:00 Introduction and Special Guest Announcement
01:02 Bart Womack's Military Journey
03:07 Untold Stories and Advocacy
06:36 The Attack at Camp Pennsylvania
17:49 Capturing the Perpetrator
25:13 Reflections and Lessons Learned
35:03 Grieving and Mental Preparedness
36:14 Situational Awareness an...
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June 29, 2025 • 50 mins
Navigating Military Spouse Life with Anne Kramer
In this episode of Ruck Up Buttercup, host Sabrina is joined by guest Anne Kramer, author of 'You Belong,' a book for US military spouses. Anne shares her experiences of serving in the Army, transitioning to life as a military spouse, and her current career as a social worker and therapist for veterans. The discussion covers various challenges military spouses face, including misali...
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June 15, 2025 • 51 mins
Exploring Military Life: Space Force Officer and Author Kelly Cagiano
In this episode of Ruck Up Buttercup, hosts engage with Kelly Caggiano-Hollyfield, an officer in the Space Force and author of the children's book 'My Mommy's in the Military.' Kelly shares her transition from the Air Force to the Space Force, operational experiences, and cultural differences between branches. The discussion covers navigating military family dy...
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June 1, 2025 • 67 mins
Managing Grief and Change in Military Life: A Raw Discussion
In this episode of Ruck Up Buttercup, the hosts engage in an honest and heartfelt conversation about the hardships faced by military families, particularly focusing on grief and loss.
They discuss the inevitability of tough times, the importance of allowing oneself to feel emotions, and practical strategies for coping.
The episode also covers the difficulties of main...
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May 18, 2025 • 49 mins
Supporting Military Families Through Dogs on Deployment: An Interview with Alyssa Johnson
In this episode of RUP Buttercup, hosts chat with Alyssa Johnson, founder of Dogs on Deployment, a nonprofit organization supporting military families by providing resources and fostering programs for their pets. Alyssa shares her personal military experience as a Marine Corps pilot, her journey in creating the organization following the chall...
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May 4, 2025 • 56 mins
Supporting Geo-Batching Military Families: Introducing Family and Flight with Chelsea
In this episode of Ruck Up Buttercup, the hosts interview Chelsea, the founder of the nonprofit organization Family and Flight. Chelsea discusses the mission of her organization, which aims to provide emotional and financial support to military families who are geo-batching—living in different states due to service commitments. She shares her per...
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April 20, 2025 • 54 mins
Embrace the Adventure: Military Life and Traveling
In this episode of Ruck Up Buttercup, the discussion centers around travel and adventure opportunities that come with military life. Hosts Ashley and Laura share their experiences and tips on making the most of living in various locations due to frequent relocations. They emphasize embracing new duty stations and exploring local attractions rather than feeling stuck. They highligh...
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March 28, 2025 • 38 mins
USO Insights and Military Spouse Support: A Conversation with Nicole Vogel
In this episode of 'Ruckup Buttercup,' Ashley welcomes Nicole Vogel, the Senior Program Manager for the USO and a military spouse. Nicole shares her 16-year journey with the USO, starting from her initial experience at Ramstein, Germany. They discuss various USO programs designed to support military families and spouses, including Coffee Connections, USO Re...
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March 21, 2025 • 72 mins
Standing Silently Strong: Embracing the Military Spouse Journey with Ariana
In this heartfelt episode of RUP Buttercup, hosts welcome guest Ariana to discuss the unique challenges and rewarding experiences of military life. They delve into the concept of 'standing silently strong,' a term that embodies the quiet resilience of military spouses. Ariana shares her 10-year journey with her Air Force husband, including their stations i...
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March 7, 2025 • 70 mins
Balancing the Seven Dimensions of Wellness
In this episode of 'Ruck Up Buttercup,' hosts Ashley, Sabrina and Lara discuss the importance of the seven dimensions of wellness: mental, physical, social, financial, spiritual, environmental, and vocational. They explore how these aspects interconnect and affect overall health and well-being. The conversation highlights personal experiences and practical tips for maintaining balance in e...
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February 22, 2025 • 38 mins
Navigating Military Life: Insights from a Spouse and Children's Author
In this episode of Ruck Up Buttercup, hosts Ashley and Caila are joined by guest Valerie, a military spouse and children's book author.
Valerie shares her 14-year journey across various military branches, from the Army Reserves to the Coast Guard, and the unique experiences each has brought. She discusses the challenges and adventures of frequent relocations a...
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February 8, 2025 • 76 mins
Navigating Social Media and OPSEC as a Military Spouse
In this episode of Ruck Up Buttercup, hosts Ashley and Sabrina delve into the complexities of using social media as a military spouse. They discuss the importance of Operational Security (OPSEC) and Personal Security (PERSEC) and the potential risks of oversharing online.
The conversation covers the dynamics within military spouse Facebook groups, the implications of anonymou...
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January 30, 2025 • 55 mins
Protecting Military Families' Moving Entitlements: The PPM Petition
In this episode, Isabel from LOGSA Mil Moves discusses the origins and goals of her organization, highlighting the veteran background of its founders and their focus on providing better moving services for military families. The conversation delves into the adjustments and evolving services LOGSA has offered, including the significant shift to personally procured ...
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January 24, 2025 • 32 mins
Empowering Military Spouses with Remote Work Opportunities
In this episode of the podcast, the hosts welcome Kate, the Community Programs Manager at Instant Teams, an eight-year-old company founded by military spouses to provide remote work opportunities for fellow military spouses. Kate discusses how Instant Teams assists military spouses in finding a variety of remote jobs from entry-level to executive positions, focusing on sk...
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January 11, 2025 • 71 mins
Embracing Change: New Beginnings, Resilience, and Navigating Military Life
In this episode of 'Ruck Up Buttercup', the hosts celebrate the beginning of their fifth season and introduce Kayla as their new co-host.
They discuss the complexities of military life, including upcoming PCS moves, setting realistic goals, and finding positivity amid challenges.
The conversation touches on embracing the unexpected, the importance of comm...
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December 14, 2024 • 30 mins
Finale Reflections and New Beginnings: Season Wrap-Up
In this heartfelt final episode of the season, the hosts of the Ruck Up Buttercup podcast reflect on their successful four-year journey.
They discuss the growth they've experienced, the consistency achieved this year, and exciting plans for next year, including potentially moving to weekly episodes with an expanded team. They emphasize the importance of their social media comm...
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November 30, 2024 • 59 mins
Budget-Friendly Holiday Tips for Military Families
In this episode of Ruck Up Buttercup, the hosts discuss their holiday plans, including traveling to visit family, wrapping presents early, and managing holiday activities while living in different locations.
They share personal stories and tips on how to keep the holiday season affordable, such as using discount apps, taking advantage of sales, utilizing military discounts, and c...
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November 16, 2024 • 63 mins
In this episode, we are joined by Caila Holm, a well-known Military Family Advocate from TikTok. Caila shares her extensive 11-year journey as a military spouse and her career dedicated to supporting military families through various roles, including work with Army Community Services, the American Red Cross, and as a social worker.
Caila discusses the challenges military families face, especially younger spouses who often seek basi...
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November 3, 2024 • 44 mins
Honoring Heroes: Wreaths Across America and the Military Community
In this episode of Ruck Up Buttercup, hosts Ashley and Lara welcome Jeff Pierce from Wreaths Across America to discuss their extensive mission to honor veterans and support military families.
Key topics include the emotional and logistical impact of wreath-laying ceremonies, community involvement, and various initiatives like Wreaths Across America Radio, educati...
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October 20, 2024 • 68 mins
Thriving Through Deployment: Insights and Support for Military Families
This engaging episode explores strategies and support systems for military families navigating the complexities of deployment. Hosts Ashley and her co-host provide a comprehensive four-step guide for preparing, managing, maintaining communication, and reintegrating post-deployment.
They emphasize the importance of practical measures like power of attorney and...
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