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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.

  1. 5d ago

    Psychic Lucky: Spirituality, Intuition & Coping With Military Spouse Life

    Send us Fan Mail Things are getting a little spiritual on Base Buddies this week.  I’m joined by Psychic Lucky for a conversation about psychic abilities, intuition, spirituality, and her unique perspective as a friend and supporter of the military spouse community. We talk about the reality of military spouse life and how spirituality can become a coping mechanism when so much of your life feels outside of your control. PCS moves, deployments, loneliness, career changes, identity struggles, and constantly waiting for the next set of orders can take a toll. For some spouses, practices like tarot, manifestation, meditation, intuition, or simply connecting to something bigger can provide comfort and a sense of grounding through all of that uncertainty. Lucky also shares how she discovered her abilities, some of the biggest misconceptions about psychics, and why learning to trust yourself and your intuition can be so powerful. And of course… she gives me a reading. Let’s just say some things hit a little too close to home. Whether spirituality is already part of your life or you’re simply curious, this episode is a different kind of Base Buddies conversation centered around coping, connection, and finding what helps you make it through the harder parts of military life. The Base Buddies merch drop is officially! Shop the collection at base-buddies.com and support our growing military spouse community.  Support the show

  2. Oct 3

    Why Can’t Military Spouses Get Ahead? | Base Confessions

    Send us Fan Mail This episode of Base Confessions is a little different. There are no anonymous submissions and no wild stories, just an honest conversation between Micaela and me about something deeply personal: our careers. We talk about how difficult it can be to become established, earn promotions, and create lasting professional momentum while navigating the uncertainty of military life. Micaela shares her own experience and the challenges she has faced while trying to build the career she deserves. It’s vulnerable, frustrating, and something far too many military spouses will understand. Support the show

  3. Sep 26

    I Didn’t Know Who I Was Until I Turned 25 | Solo Episode

    Send us Fan Mail I didn’t lose myself in military life, I just didn’t know who I was yet. I got married young, became a military spouse, and entered adulthood while I was still trying to figure out who Ley even was. It wasn’t until around 25 that I started to feel like I was finally discovering my own identity, what I wanted, and the person I was becoming. In this short solo episode, I’m giving you a small glimpse into that realization and how it connects to the reason Base Buddies exists in the first place. Because this community has never just been about being a military spouse. It’s about the person underneath that title, too. If you’ve ever looked at your life and thought, “Wait…who am I outside of all of this?” this one’s for you. 🤍 Support the show

  4. Sep 19

    Why Military Spouses Struggle to Get Hired | VirtForce CEO Kimber Hill Tells Us What Actually Works

    Send us Fan Mail Military spouses are told to “just find a remote job” — but anyone who's actually tried knows it's not that simple. This week, We sits down with Kimber Hill, CEO of VirtForce, for a conversation about military spouse unemployment, career identity, finding your purpose, and navigating a job market that isn't always built for the realities of military life. Kimber takes us behind the scenes of VirtForce and explains how military spouses can use the platform, what applying for opportunities actually looks like, how to better position yourself as a candidate, and what spouses should know before submitting that next application. But this conversation goes beyond résumés and applications. We talk about the emotional side of building a career through PCS moves, starting over, rejection, changing goals, and the pressure to figure out who you are while your family's life can change with a set of orders. Whether you're actively job hunting, trying to break into remote work, considering a career change, or simply wondering what your next chapter looks like, this episode is packed with advice you can actually use. 🎧 Follow Base Buddies everywhere @officialbasebuddies 💌 support@base-buddies.com Because your spouse's orders might determine where you live — but they don't have to determine how big you're allowed to dream. Support the show

  5. Sep 5

    She Wants to Vacation With Her Ex?! | Base Confessions

    Send us Fan Mail Would you be okay with your spouse going on vacation with their ex? This week’s anonymous confession comes from a husband whose wife wants to take a trip with someone from her past and he’s questioning whether he has a right to be uncomfortable. We also unpack a suspicious getaway involving fishing poles and a service member whose unusually close relationship with his mother is creating some serious boundary concerns. From questionable explanations to complicated family dynamics, this episode has us asking: Is it innocent, or are the red flags impossible to ignore? Listen to the full episode and decide who’s wrong, who’s overreacting, and who needs to start setting boundaries immediately. Support the show

  6. Aug 29

    The Rank Was His Not Mine | Moni’s Story

    Send us Fan Mail Moni has spent more than 30 years navigating military life alongside her husband, a commander but she never allowed his career to determine the limits of her own. In this episode, Moni opens up about the challenges she faced throughout her husband’s service, the resilience it took to keep moving forward, and how she built her own PR business while supporting military spouses and influencers. Now entering retirement together, she reflects on maintaining her identity, pursuing her ambitions, and creating a life that belonged to her too. Moni also shares more about the More Than a Milspouse Summit happening this October and its mission to remind military spouses that supporting someone else’s career does not mean abandoning their own. Support the show

  7. Aug 15

    I Wasn’t Going to Put My Life on Hold Just Because He Joined the Military | Kennedy's Story

    Send us Fan Mail Military life has a way of becoming part of everything but Kennedy has always been intentional about making sure it never becomes all of who she is. In this episode, Kennedy shares what it has been like navigating long distance, maintaining her own identity, and building a relationship alongside the demands and uncertainty that come with military life. We also dive into the story behind her brand, Wait With Me, and the deeper meaning behind its message. For Kennedy, waiting for the person you love doesn’t mean putting your own growth, dreams, or life on pause. This conversation explores the balance between partnership and individuality, supporting someone you love while continuing to build something that belongs entirely to you, and why maintaining your identity can be one of the most important things you do while navigating this lifestyle. Support the show

  8. Aug 1

    Deployment Confessions That Broke Our Hearts | Base Confessions

    Send us Fan Mail Deployment doesn't just separate military families it reshapes some of the most important moments of their lives. In this episode of Base Confessions, we share anonymous stories from military spouses about the emotional reality of deployment. From facing pregnancy and childbirth alone to navigating the loneliness, uncertainty, and sacrifices that come with loving someone who serves, these confessions offer an honest look at the side of military life that often goes unseen. Whether you've experienced deployment yourself or want to better understand the military spouse journey, these stories are a reminder that no one should have to carry these burdens alone. If you have a confession you'd like featured on a future episode, you can submit it anonymously through Base Buddies. Your story could be the one that helps someone else feel seen. Support the show

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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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  • Creator
    Ley Wright
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    30
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Base Buddies
  • Show Website
    Base Buddies