We are military wives on a mission to erase the negative stigma of the ”Dependa” name, providing a global outreach to all military members and their dependants with insightful information, experience and entertainment with a dose of humor (DOH). Disclaimer: This podcast is the sole opinions of the hosts and is no way affiliated with the DOD or any military branches.
Episodes
Wednesday Jul 31, 2019
Wednesday Jul 31, 2019
It's your friendly dependas back again for another episode! We discuss and give advice on how to be supportive for your significant other when they start to doubt their military choice. We also dive in a little about Area 51 and Veronica gives us her recipe for the most mouthwatering tacos and salsa. Then we take a little look into McConnell AFB. Enjoy!
Wednesday Jul 24, 2019
Wednesday Jul 24, 2019
Today's episode was not sponsored by Brew Dog but you should find their beer anyway! This week we chat about unsupportive families. Unlike your bra that is always there for support, sometimes your family just isn't. What do you do if your family isn't ok with you or your significant other joining the military? Tune in and find out what we have to say about this subject! Please rate us 5 stars on Apple Podcasts!
Wednesday Jul 17, 2019
Wednesday Jul 17, 2019
This week two of the three DEPENDAs talk about separations. They discuss their own experiences with being separated whether it's from basic training or the first deployment. Does it get easier with time? Find out their tips and tricks that have helped them through these separations. Don't forget to subscribe, like and follow all our platforms and anywhere you listen to us! Email us with your tips and tricks or any ideas you have! DEPENDAsplaining@gmail.com. As always thanks to the Mini Vandals for our music.
Wednesday Jul 10, 2019
Wednesday Jul 10, 2019
This weeks episode is a little different. We don't have Lindsey recording with us because she got a brand new job, but once we figure out schedules she will be back on! So this week we discuss family coming to visit you. Yes you read that right, family coming to see YOU. Get them to come see you especially if you're overseas. They get to see a new place and see a little bit into your daily life. Also Veronica and Jen get a little silly discussing some Facebook posts, you don't want to miss this! Thanks for all your support, please rate us on Apple Podcasts! Find us on Facebook and Instagram and email us! Dependasplaining@gmail.com. Thanks to the Mini Vandals for our music.
Thursday Jul 04, 2019
Thursday Jul 04, 2019
Join us on our 10th episode as we talk working (or not) as a military spouse. We have a very special guest with us to talk about her experiences with working while overseas There are some pretty good stories in there as well! And we cover all kinds of jobs that are out there for the military spouse. As always thank you to the Mini Vandals for our music.
Thursday Jun 27, 2019
Thursday Jun 27, 2019
Today's episode we talk living thrifty on a military paycheck and the choices for retirement pay. Also, Veronica shares an interesting story with us about the ends of chicken nuggets. Brace yourselves, it's pretty funny. Do you have a weird food quirk? Share your stories with us! Or have your own ways you save money? We'd love to feature those on a future episode! Email us, Dependasplaining@gmail.com. Special thanks to the Mini Vandals for our music.
Thursday Jun 20, 2019
Thursday Jun 20, 2019
On this weeks episode we talk the dreaded "D" word: Deployments. We share our stories of when our spouses were deployed and what helped us through the time. Do you have any deployment strategies? Share them with us as Dependasplaining@gmail.com Special thanks to the Mini Vandals for our music.
Thursday Jun 13, 2019
Thursday Jun 13, 2019
This episode we chat about our military kids. What do the bases have to offer our kids from newborns to until they head out on their own? We dive in on the CDC, DoDEA schools, Youth Center and their programs. Stick around because the lovely Veronica gives you a great base highlight on Malmstrom AFB! We hope you enjoy and don't forget to give us a shout out! Dependasplaining@gmail.com or find us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. Shout out to the Mini Vandals for our music.
Thursday Jun 06, 2019
Thursday Jun 06, 2019
In this episode we dive deep into self care. Last week we talked about the importance of your mental health and this week we give you ideas on what you can do daily for yourself. Pop open a bottle of wine with us or listen while you de-stress with some cleaning. We're here to keep you entertained! Thanks to the Mini Vandals for our music. Email us! Dependasplaining@gmail.com
Thursday May 30, 2019
Thursday May 30, 2019
On this episode we discuss your options for mental health help whether you're active, a vet or a dependent. Help yourself or reach out and help someone you may know who is struggling. Find us on all of your listening platforms and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts! Email us with any suggestions or questions at Dependasplaining@gmail.com. Special thanks to the Mini Vandals for our music.
Thursday May 23, 2019
Thursday May 23, 2019
Today we are talking about the "free" flight military members and their dependants have the opportunity to use. Learn some tips and tricks as you prepare to take a Space A flight. Our base highlight this week is Davis Monthan AFB in Tucson Arizona. We love hearing from you so email us, Dependasplaining@gmail.com, and find us on Facebook and Instagram! Shout out to the Mini Vandals for our music.
Thursday May 16, 2019
Thursday May 16, 2019
Pour yourself a glass of wine and join us as we discuss some funny, crazy and downright weird laws and stories we found. Our base highlight for this week is Fairchild AFB! Do you have any crazy stories to share? Email us! Depenedasplaining@gmail.com Thanks to the Mini Vandals from YouTube for our intro/outro music.
Thursday May 09, 2019
Thursday May 09, 2019
Are you getting ready to move? Curious to know what PCS means? Then join us for episode 2 as we chat about what to expect when you are moving in the military! We all appreciate your support and hope you'll leave us a review! Find us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Spreaker and many other platforms! Got a question or suggestion? Email us! Dependasplaining@gmail.com
Friday May 03, 2019
Friday May 03, 2019
Are you a military spouse? Then join us for our first episode on this brand new podcast! Hear a little bit about us and our life so far as a military spouse and what you can expect on future episodes. Got any questions? Email us Dependasplaining@gmail.com. Special thanks to the Mini Vandals on YouTube for our music.