VOLUNTOLD

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 extr...

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 pu...

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...

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 alwa...

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 ...

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. 

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 Vo...

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!

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