Forever, But Not Always

When you are the Mistress to The Military...Balancing Marriage and the Call of Duty.

I'm so lucky to have access to interesting people. Life would be so boring if everyone was like me...thankfully that is not the case.  I sat down with two of my very best friends, who also happen to be my literal next-door neighbors. We met and essentially fell in love during COVID when we moved in next door and the rest is history.  Bryson is an Airfield Manager in the Military and Jackie is a teacher and pretty much the CEO of the Barnette household. We sat down to talk about navigating marriage when the Military is priority one in the relationship. These two have found a consistent balance within the chaos and are candid about the difficulties they have experienced living within a military marriage.  Enjoy! You can see their engagement story in Glamour Magzine here: https://www.glamour.com/story/the-first-night-home-from-the-3 [https://www.glamour.com/story/the-first-night-home-from-the-3] Get my Marry Me Smart Course, currently $100 off, by clicking this link! https://marrymesmart.thrivecart.com/marry-me-smart-limited-time-only/ [https://marrymesmart.thrivecart.com/marry-me-smart-limited-time-only/] Follow me on Instagram @chelseapaganesq Follow my on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marrymesmart/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/marrymesmart/] Join My Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/marrymesmart [https://www.facebook.com/groups/marrymesmart] My Marry Me Smart Course for Premarital Planning Launches this month so make sure you are following me on all platforms to learn more.   **Forever, But Not Always is Listener Supported. When you purchase through links on our page, we may earn a commission.  Forever, But Not Always is a huge advocate of therapy both for individuals and couples. Online-Therapy.com offers, Individual and couples therapy, Weekly 45-minute live sessions (video, voice or text), Unlimited messaging, 8 8-section CBT program, incl. 25 worksheets, Daily worksheet replies Mon-Fri, Yoga & meditation-videos, journal, activity plan & tests, Change therapists with a click of a button, Therapy on a secure & confidential platform, Their Premium plan includes two weekly live sessions + express replies. Get 20% off your first month by following the link below! https://onlinetherapy.go2cloud.org/SHNx [https://onlinetherapy.go2cloud.org/SHNx]

How Marriages are like Business Partnerships-Chats with my Work Wife.

For me, choosing a business partner was a very important decision. I needed to know that I could trust this person with my personal financial information and trust that they were going to be as committed to building a thriving business as I was. Being friends with the person would be a bonus, but not required.  However,  I got very lucky in business. My business partner, Emily Hepner, not only is one of my favorite people but the trust and respect I have for her as a business owner continues to grow each year we work together.  We approached the building of our business very similarly to how we encourage our clients to approach premarital planning. We had a plan, we had hard conversations, and then we put it into a legally binding agreement.  In this episode, we talk about our relationship dynamics and how it helps us operate our business each day. Our relationship is stronger because of the work we did before we decided to hang our shingle.  Enjoy! Get my Marry Me Smart Course, currently $100 off, by clicking this link! https://marrymesmart.thrivecart.com/marry-me-smart-limited-time-only/ [https://marrymesmart.thrivecart.com/marry-me-smart-limited-time-only/] Follow me on Instagram @chelseapaganesq Follow my on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marrymesmart/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/marrymesmart/] Join My Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/marrymesmart [https://www.facebook.com/groups/marrymesmart]  **Forever, But Not Always is Listener Supported. When you purchase through links on our page, we may earn a commission.  Forever, But Not Always is a huge advocate of therapy both for individuals and couples. Online-Therapy.com offers, Individual and couples therapy, Weekly 45-minute live sessions (video, voice or text), Unlimited messaging, 8 8-section CBT program, incl. 25 worksheets, Daily worksheet replies Mon-Fri, Yoga & meditation-videos, journal, activity plan & tests, Change therapists with a click of a button, Therapy on a secure & confidential platform, Their Premium plan includes two weekly live sessions + express replies. Get 20% off your first month by following the link below! https://onlinetherapy.go2cloud.org/SHNx [https://onlinetherapy.go2cloud.org/SHNx]

Get your Savings Goals in Check With Chelsea Pagan

Hey Hey Friends, it's me. Just me Chelsea Pagan.  Today I want to talk about Savings and investment discussions to have with your partner before you say I do.  This conversation is highlighted in my Marry Me Smart Course and is an important topic to address so you and your parent can build a partnership together that both parties are working towards.  When financial goals are not aligned, resentment can build. Resentment leads to anger. Anger leads to miscommunication and distance in a relationship. These types of patterns is what kills marriages.  So talk to your partner about your savings, investment, and retirement goals before you get married so no one is blindsided. Talk to a lawyer about your legal options for ensuring that your agreements are legally binding.  Get my Marry Me Smart Course, currently $100 off, by clicking this link! https://marrymesmart.thrivecart.com/marry-me-smart-limited-time-only/ [https://marrymesmart.thrivecart.com/marry-me-smart-limited-time-only/] Follow me on Instagram @chelseapaganesq Follow my on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marrymesmart/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/marrymesmart/] Join My Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/marrymesmart [https://www.facebook.com/groups/marrymesmart] My Marry Me Smart Course for Premarital Planning Launches this month so make sure you are following me on all platforms to learn more.   **Forever, But Not Always is Listener Supported. When you purchase through links on our page, we may earn a commission.  Forever, But Not Always is a huge advocate of therapy both for individuals and couples. Online-Therapy.com offers, Individual and couples therapy, Weekly 45-minute live sessions (video, voice or text), Unlimited messaging, 8 8-section CBT program, incl. 25 worksheets, Daily worksheet replies Mon-Fri, Yoga & meditation-videos, journal, activity plan & tests, Change therapists with a click of a button, Therapy on a secure & confidential platform, Their Premium plan includes two weekly live sessions + express replies. Get 20% off your first month by following the link below! https://onlinetherapy.go2cloud.org/SHNx [https://onlinetherapy.go2cloud.org/SHNx]

He's Back! Talking finances with Nick Pagan.

Hey Hey Friends. So I love having experts on to talk all things money, marriage, and relationships, is so much fun. I learn something new every episode and have a blast hanging with people I get to call my friends.  But there is nothing quite like chatting it up with my Husband about how I apply my advice, strategies and tips for marriage in real life.  And hey, we have a lot to work on ourselves, but when it comes to money, we are always on the same page because we have a plan and we coordinate and stick to it.  We share a little about our dynamic when it comes to how we handle finances including the topic of our relationship with money which takes me back to episode 4 of this season.  Make sure to subscribe to this podcast wherever you are listening so you never miss an update.  Follow me on Instagram @chelseapaganesq Follow my on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marrymesmart/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/marrymesmart/] Join My Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/marrymesmart [https://www.facebook.com/groups/marrymesmart] My Marry Me Smart Course for Premarital Planning Launches this month so make sure you are following me on all platforms to learn more.   **Forever, But Not Always is Listener Supported. When you purchase through links on our page, we may earn a commission.  Forever, But Not Always is a huge advocate of therapy both for individuals and couples. Online-Therapy.com offers, Individual and couples therapy, Weekly 45-minute live sessions (video, voice or text), Unlimited messaging, 8 8-section CBT program, incl. 25 worksheets, Daily worksheet replies Mon-Fri, Yoga & meditation-videos, journal, activity plan & tests, Change therapists with a click of a button, Therapy on a secure & confidential platform, Their Premium plan includes two weekly live sessions + express replies. Get 20% off your first month by following the link below! https://onlinetherapy.go2cloud.org/SHNx [https://onlinetherapy.go2cloud.org/SHNx]

Estate Planning Is About So Much More Than What Happens After you Die.

I say this a lot, the two most legally significant things you can do in life are get married and die. So I decided that during a season where Money is the highlight, teaching you how to keep as much of that money with your estate in the event of your Death was an important topic to cover.  My friend, Janelle Hansen, an Estate Planning Attorney in Northern California, joins me to help highlight some of the benefits of an estate plan. These benefits go beyond what happens in death. She highlights the benefits of an estate plan whether you are a single individual or if you have a spouse or family.  As a family law attorney, I rely on my experienced colleagues to brainstorm ideas for my clients that ensure they are set up for success both in life, in the event of divorce, and in the event of death.  You can find Janelle at: https://jhtrustlaw.com/ [https://jhtrustlaw.com/] LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/janelle-hansen-a0876652/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/janelle-hansen-a0876652/] Don't forget to follow @foreverbutnotpod and @chelseapaganesq on instagram.  Looking to learn more about all things premarital planning and connect with other individuals navigating what it means to be married, Join My Facebook Group: Marry Me Smary--Premarital Planning & Coaching. CLICK HERE [https://www.facebook.com/groups/marrymesmart] TO JOIN.   **Forever, But Not Always is Listener Supported. When you purchase through links on our page, we may earn a commission.  Forever, But Not Always is a huge advocate of therapy both for individuals and couples. Online-Therapy.com offers, Individual and couples therapy, Weekly 45-minute live sessions (video, voice or text), Unlimited messaging, 8 8-section CBT program, incl. 25 worksheets, Daily worksheet replies Mon-Fri, Yoga & meditation-videos, journal, activity plan & tests, Change therapists with a click of a button, Therapy on a secure & confidential platform, Their Premium plan includes two weekly live sessions + express replies. Get 20% off your first month by following the link below! https://onlinetherapy.go2cloud.org/SHNx [https://onlinetherapy.go2cloud.org/SHNx]