Base Buddies

Ley Wright
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Welcome to the Base Buddies Podcast — a cozy space for military spouses to connect, share stories, and swap advice. Whether you’re looking for laughs, guidance, or just a reminder that you’re not alone on this journey, we’ve got a seat at the table for you.

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    Base Buddies LIVE at Black Rifle Coffee | Keep Moving Forward

    Send us Fan Mail Our very first Base Buddies LIVE is here! 🎙️ Join us as we take the podcast on the road for a special live event hosted by Black Rifle Coffee in San Antonio. We dive into honest conversations about resilience, navigating military life, finding purpose through difficult seasons, and what it truly means to Keep Moving Forward. We also officially announced the launch of our brand-new Keep Moving Forward collection, featuring our first-ever hoodies, t-shirts, and tote bags, created to inspire and remind our community that every step forward matters. Whether you joined us in person or you're listening from across the world, thank you for being part of the Base Buddies family. Your support is helping us build a community where military spouses and loved ones can connect, grow, and never feel alone. 💚 Coming Soon! Shop the Keep Moving Forward Collection  🛍️ Hoodies • T-Shirts • Tote Bags 📱 Follow Base Buddies for upcoming live events, new podcast episodes, and community updates. Thank you for listening, and as always… keep moving forward. Support the show

    29 min

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    I Looked Around at 30 and Asked, "Who Am I?" | Karen's Story

    Send us Fan Mail Karen has spent over 22 years living military life. Married at 18, she entered adulthood as a military spouse and spent decades supporting her family through the unique challenges of military service. Having experienced life as both an enlisted spouse and an officer spouse, Karen brings a rare perspective on the evolution of military family life. In this episode, Karen opens up about the identity crisis she faced in her 30s when she realized she had spent so much of her life focused on everyone else that she wasn't sure who she was anymore. What followed was a journey of self-discovery, personal growth, and entrepreneurship that eventually led to the creation of Sailors & Sons. We discuss: • Getting married at 18 • Growing up within military culture • The differences between enlisted and officer spouse life • Identity loss and rediscovering yourself • Starting over in your 30s • Building Sailors & Sons • Advice for military spouses trying to find themselves again Whether you're a new military spouse or have been living this lifestyle for decades, Karen's story is a powerful reminder that your identity can evolve and that it's never too late to pursue something that's truly yours. Support the show

    1 h 16 min

  3. 5 juin

    HE USED A.I TO MAKE HER DO WHAT?? | Base Confessions

    Send us Fan Mail Hosted by Ley and Micaela, Base Confessions is a new series from Base Buddies where we discuss anonymous stories submitted by military spouses and stories shared throughout the military spouse community online. In our debut episode, we tackle several difficult topics affecting modern relationships, including the rise of AI-related risks, pornography addiction, infidelity, and a story involving escorts and cheating. These conversations aren't always easy, but they are important. Our goal is to create a judgment-free space where military spouses can feel seen, heard, and supported while navigating the unique challenges that come with military life and relationships. Content Warning: This episode contains discussions of pornography addiction, infidelity, escorts, and mature themes. If you'd like your anonymous story featured on a future episode of Base Confessions, stay connected with Base Buddies and submit your confession for consideration. 💙 Because sometimes the conversations nobody wants to have are the ones we need most. Support the show

    26 min

  4. 23 mai

    Young Mom. Toxic Relationship. Now She Built a Life She Never Thought She’d Have | Aly's Story

    Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Aly shares her story of becoming a young mom, surviving a toxic relationship, and rebuilding her life into something she never imagined possible. From finding love again through Tinder to discovering purpose through motherhood, this conversation is honest, emotional, and completely unfiltered. We also talk about her content creation journey, helping build North Carolina MomTok, and how social media opened doors to major brand opportunities  including deals with Dr Pepper. This episode contains strong language and real conversations about healing, motherhood, relationships, and starting over. Follow Aly:  Instagram & TikTok: @alythebagel Follow North Carolina MomTok:  Instagram & TikTok: @northcarolinamomtok Follow Base Buddies:  @officialbasebuddies Support the show

    1 h 16 min

  5. 9 mai

    She Hit Rock Bottom During Deployment and Built a Business From It | Alejandra's Story

    Send us Fan Mail When her husband deployed, Alejandra didn't just struggle, she hit a wall that most people never talk about out loud. What started as the hardest season of her life, one that landed her in the hospital became the foundation for something extraordinary. In this episode we sit down with Alejandra, military spouse and founder of Base and Bloom, a journal business born from her darkest moment. She opens up about what severe mental health looks like behind closed doors in military life, how journaling became her lifeline when nothing else could reach her, and why she turned her most painful chapter into a resource for other military spouses who are silently struggling. This one is raw. This one is real. And this one might save someone's life. If you have ever felt like you were drowning during deployment and didn't know how to ask for help, this episode is for you.  Content note: This episode contains discussion of mental health struggles and hospitalization. Please listen with care.   Support the show

    40 min

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    I THOUGHT NATIONAL GUARD LIFE WOULD BE EASIER… I WAS WRONG | Kats Story

    Send us Fan Mail  What happens when life feels paused while the person you love is away? In this episode, Kat opens up about the realities of being a National Guard fiancée, balancing a career in government service, navigating the loneliness of separation, and how a season that once felt like life standing still became an unexpected journey of rediscovering herself. We talk identity, resilience, military love, and the quiet sacrifices people don’t always see, plus the joy and anticipation of planning a wedding while counting down to his return. This is an honest conversation about growth in the waiting.  Support the show

    45 min

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    You Asked… I Answered | Military Spouse Q&A

    Send us Fan Mail In this solo episode of Base Buddies, I’m sharing my personal journey as a military spouse how it started, what this lifestyle has really been like, and the parts no one really prepares you for. I’m also answering questions from you guys from relationships and identity to navigating constant change and starting over. If you’ve ever felt alone in this life or just want a real, honest perspective… this episode is for you. 🤍 Base Buddies is a space for military spouses to feel seen, supported, and understood because military life doesn’t come with a guidebook. Support the show

    27 min

  8. 28 mars

    I Got Married at 18 and Everyone Thought It Was a Mistake | Kaley's Story

    Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Kaley shares her powerful story of becoming a military spouse at just 18 years old after getting engaged at 17 and everything that came with it. From navigating judgment and outside opinions to supporting her husband through the early stages of his military career, Kaley opens up about what it really takes to grow up fast in this lifestyle. But her story doesn’t stop there. While holding it down as a military spouse, she’s also chasing her own dreams of owning a gym proving that you don’t have to lose yourself just because you chose love early. This episode is for anyone who’s ever been judged for their timeline, felt overlooked, or is trying to balance love, sacrifice, and ambition all at once. Because being a military spouse doesn’t mean your dreams get put on pause. 💛 Support the show

    1 h 2 min
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Welcome to the Base Buddies Podcast — a cozy space for military spouses to connect, share stories, and swap advice. Whether you’re looking for laughs, guidance, or just a reminder that you’re not alone on this journey, we’ve got a seat at the table for you.

Informations

  • Création
    Ley Wright
  • Années d’activité
    2025 - 2026
  • Épisodes
    19
  • Classification
    Contenu explicite
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Base Buddies
  • Site web de l’émission
    Base Buddies