You’ve just started dating someone in the military… cue the butterflies, excitement — and boom — deployment orders. In this episode of the award winning podcast Pad Wives Assemble, Sophs and Kirsha dive into the whirlwind of early military romance when things get serious, fast. We’re talking:

💭 Are these feelings real or is it the military pressure cooker talking?

💔 Do I say “I love you” now or wait until after the tour?

🤯 What if this doesn’t work out — and do I really want this life long-term?

From questioning the fast pace of military relationships to navigating the emotional rollercoaster of "dating during deployment," we share our own stories, listener confessions, and as always…

🧼 Ick of the Week — because red flags still wave in uniform.

👀 Reddit of the Week — one post, one drama, and juicy questions

It’s messy, it’s raw, and it’s way too soon to be crying into your pillow — but here we are.

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Another postcode, another panic pack... In this episode, we talk all things military postings with kids. From the dreaded "You've been posted" email to explaining to your little ones (again) why they’re saying goodbye to their friends, we get honest about the emotional rollercoaster that comes with moving military-style.

We share tips for keeping some kind of routine, helping kids settle quickly, and how we cope when it feels like you’ve just unpacked and it’s time to start all over again.

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In this heartfelt episode, we open up about the messy, beautiful, and often uncomfortable journey of healing. From letting go of guilt for not having it all together to learning how to sit with our emotions instead of running from them — we’re getting real about what it means to truly accept ourselves, flaws and all. We talk about breaking down the pressure to “bounce back,” why it’s okay to feel stuck sometimes, and the quiet power in simply showing up for ourselves. Whether you're in the thick of it or just starting to process, this episode is your reminder that healing isn’t linear — and you are allowed to take your time.

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📸 Instagram: @socialsophs

🎟️ Charity Gala: ticketsource.co.uk/padwivescharitygala

💖 New venture: battleoftheforces.co.uk

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