Pad Wives Assemble - Unfiltered

In the highly anticipated Season 3 Finale of Pad Wives Assemble, we dive into an unforgettable day at our 2025 charity, Combat Stress, where we get an up-close look at their vital work supporting veterans' mental health. April is Autism and Neurodiversity Awareness Month, so Soph opens up about her late diagnosis and the challenges she’s faced, including an emotional reveal about what really went down last August. And, surprise, Soph's husband is back home – but after just 3 days, she’s already getting the ick!Meanwhile, Kirsha takes a trip to Lidl and discovers the ultimate donut horror – someone’s dirty hand donut finger… DO NOT FINGER MY DONUTS! And did we mention the Pain au Chocolat incident?Plus, we’re celebrating the podcast turning ONE this April 22nd! We reflect on the incredible journey so far, share our favorite moments, and thank YOU, our listeners, for all the love and support.Don’t forget:Get your tickets for the Pad Wives Charity Gala at www.ticketsource.co.uk/padwivescharitygala before they sell out.Vote for us in the UK Podcast of the Year category on the UK Top Influencer website. https://uktopinfluencer.com/podcast/Please remember to subscribe, review, and share – we appreciate all your support, and we can't wait to bring you more laughs, real talk, and surprises in Season 4 which will be back the first week of May! 🎉

In this episode, we share personal stories from our own wedding planning experiences, highlighting the DIY projects we took on, what worked well, and what we might change if we had to do it again. We dive into the challenges of planning a wedding while managing deployments and military schedules, offering insights on how to balance it all. From handmade decorations to creating personalized touches, we discuss any regrets and lessons learned, and share tips for couples facing similar challenges, whether military-related or not. Whether you're planning a wedding with tight timelines or just want to get creative, this episode offers real-life advice and maybe some inspiration!Charity Gala Tickets - https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/padwivescharitygalaUK Top Influencer Podcast Voting - https://uktopinfluencer.com/podcast/

In this episode, we tackle the question: do military spouses still care about each other’s partner’s rank, or is that less of a thing nowadays? We share funny and relatable moments about how rank used to feel like a big deal, but nowadays, it seems it's more about shared experiences, mutual support, and navigating military life together... Or is it? We dive into whether the rank divide still sneaks its way into friendships and what really matters when it comes to building connections in the military spouse community today.

In this special episode for Autoimmune Disease Awareness Month, we dive deep into the world of invisible illnesses—the ones that often go unnoticed but can have a huge impact on daily life. We share our personal experiences with Endometriosis, Thyroid issues, PCOS, and Celiac disease, discussing how we were diagnosed, the struggles we faced, and the ongoing challenges that often come with these conditions.We open up about the worries we had along the way, from infertility concerns to inconsistent periods, and how we pushed forward to get the right diagnoses. We also talk about the symptoms that sometimes go unnoticed or misunderstood, and how important it is to raise awareness for conditions that you can't always see.This episode is a heartfelt conversation aimed at shedding light on the unspoken issues many face, encouraging others to share their stories and seek the support they need.Resources & Support:Endometriosis: Endometriosis UKThyroid Issues: British Thyroid FoundationPCOS: PCOS Awareness AssociationCeliac Disease: Celiac Disease FoundationJoin us as we raise our voices for those living with invisible illnesses and continue to build understanding and support for these often-overlooked conditions.www.padwivesassemble.co.ukwww.ticketsource.co.uk/padwivescharitygalawww.tiktok.com/padwivesassemblewww.instagram.com/padwivesassemblewww.youtube.com/padwivesassemblepodcastwww.tiktok.com/socialsophswww.instagram.com/socialsophswww.youtube.com/socialsoph

In this honest and raw episode of Pad Wives Assemble, Sophie and Kirsha dive deep into the realities of deployment anxiety and anger that many military spouses face when their partners are away. They open up about the emotional rollercoaster of solo parenting, managing a home, and juggling work while your loved one serves far away. From the frustration of not knowing when they’ll come home to the challenges of working from home and the importance of getting out of the house, this episode tackles it all. It’s okay to feel angry, uncertain, and overwhelmed—and it’s crucial to acknowledge and express these feelings. Tune in for support, understanding, and practical tips for navigating deployment life with strength and resilience.Keywords: deployment anxiety, military partner life, solo parenting, deployment anger, work from home, emotional support, Pad Wives Assemble, military spouse, mental health during deployment

In this episode, we go deep into the TikTok rabbit hole Kirsha went down, exploring the age-old question: Does Girl Code still exist in 2025? We discuss some of the wild comments we found on girl code when it comes to other people's men—trust us, things get heated. 🔥But that's not all! We also dive into toxic friendships, girl code within friendships, and the idea that just because a friendship doesn’t work out, it doesn’t mean either person is bad—they just weren’t meant to be friends. Plus, we talk about how adult friendships can feel a lot like romantic relationships and why it can be so complicated to navigate them in our 30s. 🤔We also answer a listener’s dilemma on feeling lonely during maternity leave, offering advice, support, and some helpful recommendations to stay connected while adjusting to life with a newborn. 👶Exciting News Alert! 🎉 We are absolutely thrilled to announce that we’ve made it to the finals for UK Podcast of the Year at the UK Top Influencer Awards! We couldn’t have done it without all your love and support, and we’re so grateful!And we finish off with a twisty Reddit story that’ll keep you on the edge of your seat. What would you do if you found out your partner of 7 years started peeking on you at night and collecting eyeballs?! 🧐👀Oh, and we’ve got an extra special guest this week—Soph’s little doggo, Teddy, is joining us for a bit of puppy cuteness to round off the episode! 🐾Topics Covered:The state of Girl Code in 2025Navigating toxic friendships and adult relationshipsFeeling lonely during maternity leave and how to copeOur exciting UK Podcast of the Year finalist announcement 🎉A creepy Reddit story about a partner collecting eyeballs 👀You don’t want to miss this one! Tune in now, and don’t forget to send us your dilemmas for future episodes!