Ruck Up Buttercup

Ruck Up Buttercup is a podcast for military spouses, service members, and military families, brought to you by the nonprofit Deployed Love. Join hosts who are military spouses as we share real stories, practical advice, and expert insights to help you navigate deployments, PCS moves, military family life, and daily challenges.Each episode highlights resources, tips, and guidance to help military families thrive. Whether you’re a new spouse or a seasoned veteran family, our mission is to inform, inspire, and empower—you’re not alone. Nonprofit site: www.deployedlove.org

Ruck Up Buttercup is a kids podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 128 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Unknown Host hosts Ruck Up Buttercup, a kids show with 128 episodes published.

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  S6E19 Ruck Up Buttercup Girl Chat: Are Military Kids Really Resilient?

  Sep 20, 20261h 2m

  Are Military Kids Really Resilient? Back-to-School, PCS Transitions, and Supporting Military Children In a girl chat episode of the Ruck Up Buttercup podcast, the host welcomes Lara back and introduces D’Vaunee, discussing chaotic back-to-school experiences and the common belief that military kids are “resilient.” They question whether kids adapt because they are resilient or because they have no choice amid PCS moves, deployments, new schools, and constant restarting. The conversation covers practical challenges like water main breaks canceling school, enrollment and paperwork issues, 504 accommodations for Astrid’s EDS, and worries about middle school, bullying, and ADHD. They emphasize validating kids’ emotions, building routines, staying involved and advocating at school, preparing documents before PCSing, and using resources like school liaisons, Telemynd, and community groups such as Deployed Love to help families and kids feel connected and supported. 00:00 Welcome Back Girl Chat 01:47 Are Military Kids Resilient 02:25 School Year Chaos Stories 04:21 Squishies And School Rules 07:17 Defining Resilience 11:00 Astrid 504 And EDS 14:26 Missing Out On Opportunities 16:33 Mid Year Moves And Orders 18:40 Real Life Interruptions 24:02 Tools For Tough Transitions 26:34 Junior High Jitters 27:28 School Move Stressors 27:55 Easing School Transitions 29:58 Paperwork Before PCS 31:30 Advocate With Teachers 33:15 Accountability And Kindness 35:46 Beyond Resilient Skills 38:22 Books And Belonging 41:43 Friendships And Tech 48:14 Home Identity And Roots 50:34 Advice To Future Kids 57:15 Programs And Community 01:00:59 Final Wrap And Goodbye

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  S6E18 Ruck Up Buttercup: Beyond Belonging: Turning Your Military Life Into a Career Advantage

  Aug 30, 20261h 3m

  Beyond Belonging: Turning Your Military Life Into a Career Advantage What if your PCS moves, overseas assignments, volunteer roles, and constant transitions haven't only interrupted your career—but have actually been building it? In this episode of Ruck Up Buttercup, we sit down with educator, TAP facilitator, transition strategist, military spouse, and community builder Jenni Fajardo-Dobbs to rethink the way military spouses talk about careers and mobility. From navigating life as a foreign-born military spouse to building a career across overseas assignments, Jenni shares how military spouses can recognize the leadership, relationship, cultural, and professional capital they've gained along the way—and learn to communicate its value. This conversation is for the spouse who's tired of feeling like they're always starting over. Maybe you're not starting over. Maybe you're starting again with more experience than you realize. Real stories. Real struggles. Real strength. 00:00 Podcast Welcome 00:55 Meet Jenni Dobbs 02:39 Jenni Military Journey 04:38 Power of Community 07:49 Career Mission Spark 11:15 Advice for New Spouses 18:54 Advocacy and Resources 23:00 Working OCONUS Germany 29:37 Volunteer Work to Resume 34:16 LinkedIn Premium Perks 36:20 Share and Tag Resources 39:03 Rucksack of Support 41:11 Don’t Reinvent Wheels 42:10 Deployed Love Journey 46:47 Five Capitals Framework 49:18 Finding Your Community 52:16 MIC and Instant Bonds 59:38 Final Advice and Wrap

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  S6E17 Ruck Up Buttercup Turning Trauma Into Purpose Through Sobriety, Support, and Community

  Aug 1, 20261h 6m

  Nicole Gebhardt: Turning Trauma into Purpose Through Sobriety, Support, and Community Trigger Warning: Episode will cover topics of loss, rape, addition and suicide. On A Ruck Up Buttercup Podcast, host Ashley interviews Nicole Gebhardt—2026 National Guard Military Spouse of the Year, best-selling author, mother, and recovering addict—who shares her “pain to purpose” journey and the importance of community for military spouses. Nicole recounts childhood sexual abuse by her father, a gang rape in college, miscarriages, and the death of her son Samuel at nine weeks old, followed by being treated as a criminal and enduring an abusive, drug-addicted first marriage before fleeing with her children while pregnant. After remarrying a service member, unhealed trauma led to heavy drinking and a 2019 suicide attempt that she survived, prompting sobriety and intensive healing. She now writes books, coaches women, and starts pregnancy/infant loss and addiction support groups with each PCS, urging spouses to ask for help, practice gratitude, communicate, and build community. 00:00 Welcome and Trigger Warning 03:29 Nicole’s Pain to Purpose 05:40 Childhood Abuse and College Assault 06:47 Miscarriage and Infant Loss 07:31 Escaping Abuse and Starting Over 08:54 Alcoholism and Suicide Attempt 09:48 Recovery and Building Support Groups 12:25 Finding Her Voice Publicly 17:01 Military Spouse Community Rally 20:46 Moving to Alaska and Healing Deeper 23:33 Honoring Samuel and Talking with Kids 25:17 Journaling and Daily Affirmations 27:29 How to Support Grieving Parents 32:18 Build Your Community After PCS 37:02 Sharing Support Networks 38:11 Spouse of the Year Connections 40:09 You Cannot Do It Alone 41:44 Books Groups and Coaching 42:53 Hard Topics We Avoid 45:10 Boundaries and Honest Parenting 48:12 Addiction and Healthy Coping 49:58 Healing Habits and Self Care 55:01 Marriage Communication and Love 01:01:16 Find Your Community 01:04:22 Closing Encouragement Connect with Nicole Website: http://www.nicolebgebhardt.com/ Facebook: https://facebook.com/nicolebgebhardtofficial Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicolegebhardtheals IG: https://www.instagram.com/nicole.gebhardt Email: nicolebgebhardt@gmail.com Books: Broken Wings Broken Dreams: A Mother's Life After Infant Loss and Miscarriage The Healing Cocoon : A Mother's Emergence After Infant and Pregnancy Loss A Queen Saves Herself: A Story of Triumph and Transformation The Queen’s Companion Book: Rule Your Throne. Own Your Queendom Purchased here: https://nicolebgebhardt.com/bookstore/ Find us or reach out here: Website: www.deployedlove.org/podcast Facebook: www.facebook.com/ruckupbuttercup Instagram: www.instagram.com/ruckupbuttercuppodcast Email: ashleybrown@deployedlove.org

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  S6E16 PCS Season Survival Tips with Isabel of Logas MilMoves

  Jul 19, 20261h 20m

  PCS Season Survival Tips with Isabel of Logas Mil Moves Host Ashley welcomes back Isabel, Army Military Spouse of the Year finalist and president of Logas to discuss community, networking, and practical PCS-season tips. Isabelle shares her work in military moving (Logas MilMoves), her Mexico-based Guerrero Leather venture, and volunteer efforts supporting a free clinic in Chihuahua providing cataract and dental care, emphasizing long-term impact and avoiding scarcity mindset. They explore why PCS moves are stressful—compounded stress, changing housing, school and commute priorities, and grief over leaving people and places—plus the importance of attitude and how kids absorb anxiety. Isabelle explains families can choose movers and “download” their budget, warns about bad brokers/lead farms, and recommends partial PPMs, creating a clearly marked “do not pack” closet, advocating for nonnegotiables, and booking early due to seasonal capacity and heat constraints, while Ashley highlights Deployed Love’s community support across 12 installations. 00:00 Welcome and Guest Intro 01:29 Isabelle’s Background 04:35 Purpose-Driven Work 10:00 Community and Mindset 17:30 Deployed Love Mission 22:16 Why PCS Feels Hard 24:44 Priorities and Schools 29:35 Grief and Missing Home 32:17 Making PCS an Adventure 34:47 Mindset Shapes PCS 35:45 Kids Absorb Stress 38:53 When Plans Change 43:08 Taking Control of Moves 45:47 Avoid Broker Scams 48:15 PPM Costs and Work 54:06 Top Three PCS Tips 59:25 Protect Your Valuables 01:05:31 Resources and Booking Early 01:11:21 Self Care and Move Day Safety 01:15:53 Build Your Network 01:18:03 Final Wrap Up Connect with Isabel Website: Www.logsamilmoves.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/1BJKK7ttb7/?mibextid=wwXIfr Email: Isabel@logsahq.com More about Guerrero Leather and Clinic https://www.guerreroleather.com/ https://www.guerreroclinic.org/ Find us or reach out here: Website: www.deployedlove.org/podcast Facebook: www.facebook.com/ruckupbuttercup Instagram: www.instagram.com/ruckupbuttercuppodcast Email: ashleybrown@deployedlove.org

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  S6E15 Ruck Up Buttercup The Heart of a Soldier's Child: Celebrating Military Kids and Community

  Jul 5, 202641 min

  The Heart of a Soldier’s Child: Celebrating Military Kids and Community with Sara Ashley returns to the Ruck Up Buttercup podcast after a break due to solo parenting and military life challenges and welcomes Sara, a Deployed Love volunteer and Fort Benning school liaison officer. Sarah shares her family’s connection to the military through her husband’s DoD fire service career and her experience teaching in Vicenza, Italy, highlighting how military school programs and youth sponsorship help kids acclimate, build resilience, and form lasting bonds. The conversation emphasizes the unique strengths of military children, the importance of community for families, and encouraging kids to “shoot your shot.” Sarah announces her new children’s book, “The Heart of a Soldier’s Child,” written in poetic stanzas and illustrated by her former military-student artist; it releases July 4 on Amazon, with a portion of proceeds donated to Deployed Love. 00:00 Welcome Back Update 00:32 Meet Sara Volunteer 01:22 Sara Military Journey 02:44 School Liaison Connection 07:04 Why Military Kids Thrive 08:26 Resentment To Gratitude 09:35 Cliques And Belonging 12:35 Skills For Life After PCS 16:39 Freedom STEM Spotlight 19:05 Shoot Your Shot Advice 20:58 Social Media Connections 21:23 Inspiration in Italy 22:42 Finding the Illustrator 23:29 Crafting a Classic Look 26:21 Book Release and Why It Matters 31:11 Giving Back to Deployed Love 31:48 Advice for Parents and Kids 38:23 Dedication and Farewell Follow Sarah here Website: https://authorsarahwest.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wisemanpublishinghouse Find us or reach out here: Website: www.deployedlove.org/podcast Facebook: www.facebook.com/ruckupbuttercup Instagram: www.instagram.com/ruckupbuttercuppodcast Email: ashleybrown@deployedlove.org

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