
Call to Marriage - Navigating Life as a Military Spouse
By Callie Meredith
I am learning how to be a milspouse one milestone at a time and want to take you on this crazy journey with me!

Call to Marriage - Navigating Life as a Military SpouseJun 29, 2021

Strongbond trips!

Finding Community

Tricare 101

Traveling like a Pro!

Milspouse Entrepreneurs

Preparing for a deployment

Handling the Leaving

Conversation with a Fellow Spouse
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

Why does OPSEC/PERSEC matter?

Handling Change & Uncertainty

Chip on my shoulder

Holiday Fitness
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

Handling the Holidays Alone

Organizing the Holiday Chaos
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

Holidays as a New Mom
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

Holiday Survival Must Haves

Holidays & Deployments
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

Holiday Care Packages
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

Holidays and Food
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

Military Marriage Myths
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

Husband Q&A
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

Stigmas of Being a Young MilSpouse
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

I get anxious

Battling Stigmas Towards EFMP
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

Setting Healthy Boundaries
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

Being an Entrepreneurial Spouse
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

Fighting Spouse Expectations with Humor
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

Dependa Who - Facing the Stigmas
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

Identity in Marriage - Making Time for You
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

Dual Military Marriage
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Helping a Spouse through PTSD
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

Having a Blended Family
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

Military Marriage : Later in Career Spouse
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

The Art of Fighting
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

Being a Team
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

Looking Back - Year 1

New Series - Marriage Bootcamp

PCS 101 - OCONUS
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

Making a PCS House a Home
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

PCS 101: DiTY Move

Making the PCS an Adventure - PCS with Kids
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

PCS 101 - Preparing for a PCS
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

Deployment Logistics
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

Managing Deployment Money
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

Interviewing my Husband on Reintegration
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

PCS 101 Coming Soon!

Promotion Ceremony 101

My Reintegration Experience

Remembering the Little Things
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

Feeling Like You Don't Belong
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