Life of a Military Wife

Life of a Military Wife

Life of a Military Wife is more than a podcast—it's a living archive of the voices that shape military life. Through heartfelt interviews and lively conversations, we share real stories of veterans and military spouses—stories of sacrifice, resilience, adventure, and joy. From deployments and PCS moves to life overseas, each episode offers practical insight, relatable moments, and lasting inspiration. While rooted in the military experience, these stories are for everyone—because strength, connection, and perseverance are universal. Podcast Links Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/7aFdm7HxNbXqpJkVPiWmsO iHeartRadio https://iheart.com/podcast/80684075 Audible https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/65c12395-9840-441a-8093-27bd74c289cf X (Twitter) https://x.com/SamWoolf247 YouTube https://youtube.com/@samwoolflifeofamilitarywife?si=cYUiXtr3gzs9r4mw Apple Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/life-of-a-military-wife/id1808308811 Facebook https://facebook.com/Sam.Woolf247 lifeofmilitarywife@gmail.com

Episodes

Episode 221 Skills to Paychecks Unlocking Veteran Careers

October 1, 2025 • 34 mins
Utah Senator Heidi Balderree joins us for an inspiring chat about her tireless work to uplift veterans and military families! From last year’s game-changing legislation supporting military spouses and veterans to her current push for credentialing that bridges military experience to civilian careers, she’s making a real difference. With a family rooted in military service, Heidi shares why she’s driven to serve the military communi...
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Episode 220 Coming Home

September 24, 2025 • 35 mins
Welcoming a spouse home after deployment is a joy, but it comes with real challenges—joined by Erica and Maria, seasoned military spouses, for our heartfelt panel on making reintegration meaningful and effective. From navigating the struggles of PTSD to adapting to new family schedules and dynamics that shifted while they were away, this episode dives into practical tips and honest stories to help spouses reconnect with purpose. Wh...
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Episode 219 Free College with Military Perks

September 10, 2025 • 33 mins
Dreaming of a college degree or new career skills without the price tag? Military benefits can make it happen! Diving into how service members and their families can score free education and certifications. From decoding the GI Bill and Montgomery GI Bill to navigating tuition assistance and beyond, we break down the ins and outs to help you or your dependents get the most out of these hard-earned perks. Whether you’re eyeing a deg...
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Episode 218 Infantry in Afghanistan

September 3, 2025 • 45 mins
Join a heartfelt interview with an infantryman who deployed to Afghanistan, working side-by-side with the Afghan military and police to forge deep connections with the Afghan people. From intense missions to moments of shared humanity, he shares raw stories of what he learned about their culture and how those experiences shaped his growth. This episode offers a rare glimpse into the heart of service, resilience, and cross-cultural ...
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Episode 217 Deployment Survival Secrets

August 27, 2025 • 30 mins
Dive into a dynamic panel discussion with military spouses Erika and Maria, exploring the unique challenges of deployments and separations across different military branches. From short-term absences to year-long deployments, with kids of varying ages in tow, this episode unpacks how these experiences differ by branch, duration, and family stage. Sharing candid stories and hard-won wisdom, the panel reflects on managing households,...
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Episode 216 WWII Tales from the Family of La Reina Creole

August 20, 2025 • 46 mins
Dive into a vibrant conversation with YouTube content creator La Reina Creole, exploring her grandfather’s gripping World War II military journey and unlocking the secrets of researching family military records through family history resources. From unearthing her grandfather’s service details to sharing her own experiences contributing to military R&D, this episode blends heartfelt storytelling with practical tips for tracing ...
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Episode 215 Cuban Blockade and 9/11 Survivor

August 13, 2025 • 41 mins
Step into history with an engaging interview featuring a Navy veteran who lived through two defining moments: the Cuban Missile Crisis blockade of 1962 and the chaos of 9/11 as a delivery driver in Lower Manhattan. From serving on a Navy ship during the Cold War’s tensest standoff, navigating the brink of nuclear conflict , to witnessing the tragedy and resilience of New York City on that fateful September day, his stories are a po...
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Episode 214 Educating Through Chaos

August 6, 2025 • 38 mins
Join a heartfelt conversation with Beth Runckle, a military spouse who shares the real talk on navigating the stresses and struggles of educating military kids, with a deep dive into homeschooling. Drawing from her experience homeschooling her two children through the ups and downs of military life—think PCS moves and deployments—Beth offers candid insights and practical advice to help parents choose the best educational path. From...
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Episode 213 Before They Leave

July 30, 2025 • 37 mins
Get ready for a heartfelt and practical panel discussion with military spouses Erika and Maria, diving into the art of preparing for deployments and separations when your spouse is away! From must-have checklists to tackle everything from household tasks to kid schedules, to hard-won tips for mentally bracing for the emotional rollercoaster, this episode is your go-to guide for facing those tough goodbyes. Whether it’s your first d...
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Episode 212 Life in Korea

July 23, 2025 • 29 mins
Join me for a vibrant chat with Ann, a military spouse who’s unpacking the adventure of living in Korea with her family while her husband was stationed there! From homeschooling her kids and navigating daily life in a new country to embracing the joys and challenges of raising a family abroad, Ann shares heartfelt insights and practical tips for thriving overseas. Plus, now that they’re out of the military, she and her veteran husb...
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Episode 211 VA Loan Tips and Tricks

July 9, 2025 • 34 mins
VeteranPCS is a veteran-founded real estate referral network built for military families.

Created by Army veteran Jason Anderson after navigating nine PCS moves in seven years, VeteranPCS connects service members, veterans, and military spouses with real estate agents and lenders who truly understand the challenges of military life. From VA loan navigation to tight timelines and cross-country relocations, the network is built to sim...
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Episode 210 Immigrant to Citizen

July 2, 2025 • 40 mins
Light up your 4th of July with this heartfelt episode as I sit down with a military spouse who journeyed from immigrant to U.S. citizen before embracing the wild ride of military life! We’re celebrating what it means to be a citizen of the United States—freedom, opportunity, and all the messy, beautiful moments in between—while diving into a warm conversation about what we love about different cultures. From sharing stories of her ...
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Episode 209 Light, Camera, Military: Spouses Rate Military Movies and More

June 25, 2025 • 31 mins
Grab your popcorn and join the fun in this week’s military spouse panel with Erika, Lindsay, and Maria as we dive into the wild world of military portrayals in movies, books, and TV shows! We’re dishing on what we loved, what missed the mark, and what felt real—or totally fake—about how the military is shown on screen and in pages. From heart-pounding films to gripping novels and binge-worthy series, we’re sharing our honest takes ...
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Episode 208 Spilling the Tea About the Army's 250th

June 18, 2025 • 42 mins
Get ready for a star-spangled blast as we drop a special episode celebrating the Army’s 250th birthday with my fellow military spouse and YouTube queen, Erika! We’re spilling all the tea on how the Army throws down for this epic milestone—think parades, ceremonies, and some serious patriotic vibes—and dishing our unfiltered takes on the festivities. From laughing over the pomp and circumstance to geeking out about what makes the Ar...
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Episode 207 A Veteran F-14 RIO's Life In The Skies

June 11, 2025 • 33 mins
Join me for an incredible conversation with a Cold War-era F-14 Tomcat Radar Intercept Officer who shares what it was really like in the Navy’s legendary fighter jet. From patrolling the Arctic skies to keep tabs on Soviet aircraft to flying combat missions over Lebanon during the 1980s, he opens up about life on the carrier and the intensity of those operations. He also tells the gripping story of a mid-air collision at night over...
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Episode 206 Holding On and Letting Go

June 4, 2025 • 34 mins
Hop on board for an unforgettable episode as I sit down with military spouse Lindsay Swoboda to dive into her stunning new memoir, Holding On and Letting Go: A Life in Motion! From Korea to Morocco, Hawaii to Ecuador, Lindsay takes us on a whirlwind tour of her family’s overseas adventures as a Marine spouse, sharing the joys, challenges, and jaw-dropping moments that shaped their globe-trotting life. Creating a dance program in Mo...
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Episode 205 Social Media Saviors, Military Spouses Panel

May 28, 2025 • 27 mins
Gear up for a must-hear panel episode that’s like a roadmap to mastering military life, as four military spouses unpack the social media forum groups that have been their lifeline—or total letdown—through the chaos of military living! From must-join community forums to game-changing groups, we’re sharing insider tips and tricks for tackling PCS moves, scoring Space-A travel secrets, and finding support for disabilities and special ...
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Episode 204 Roots & Resilience, Finding Her Place

May 21, 2025 • 24 mins
Get ready for a heartwarming episode that’ll spark your curiosity and warm your soul as I sit down with Elaine, a military spouse whose passion for family history with WikiTree has transformed her military life! Elaine dives into how this unique organization—think of it as a global family tree project—has been her anchor through PCS moves, helping her uncover her roots and forge unbreakable friendships that stick, no matter where t...
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Episode 203 Ballerina to Pilot

May 14, 2025 • 25 mins
Strap in for a soaring episode that’ll lift your spirits sky-high as I chat with a military spouse who’s traded her ballet slippers for a pilot’s headset! Once a graceful ballerina, she’s now chasing her wings, well on her way to earning her pilot’s license, and she’s spilling all the details on this bold leap. From the stage to the cockpit, she shares why she swapped pirouettes for propellers, how she’s juggling homeschooling, mil...
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Episode 202 From Service to Civilian, A Spouse's Journey

May 7, 2025 • 31 mins
Join me for a heartfelt and inspiring episode as I sit down with a military spouse who’s walked the tough road of transitioning her family out of military life into the civilian world. She’s sharing the raw realities of adapting— from the emotional hurdles to the practical struggles—while carving out her own career and pouring her heart into supporting the VA and veterans in her community. We dive deep into how nonprofits and churc...
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