Milspouse In The House

For military families, separation is part of the lifestyle. Deployments. Underways. TDYs. Long workdays. Months spent apart while trying to keep family life moving forward. And while military families have become experts at adapting, staying connected across the distance isn't always easy—especially for young children who may not fully understand why Mom or Dad is gone. In this episode of Mil...

For military spouses, PCS season doesn’t just mean moving—it means carrying the mental load of an entire life transition. Orders drop, timelines tighten, and suddenly you’re managing logistics, finances, and emotions all at once… often while your service member is focused elsewhere. In this episode of MilSpouse in the House , host Christie Nix—an Army spouse of more than two decades—sits down with...

For military spouses, “home” is rarely permanent—it’s something we rebuild over and over again. One set of orders can turn your entire life upside down, leaving you surrounded by boxes, memories, and the pressure to make it all feel normal again. In this episode of MilSpouse in the House , host Christie Nix—an Army spouse of more than two decades—sits down with Shannon Leyko, Coast Guard spouse, m...

For many military spouses, the "irrevocable waiver" isn't just a legal term—it’s a lived experience. Every PCS move often feels like a forced resignation, leaving talented professionals to choose between their family’s service and their own career identity. In this episode of MilSpouse in the House, host Christie Nix — an Army spouse of 22 years — sits down with Lisa Bradley, co-fou...

Military teens grow up navigating PCS moves, deployments, new schools, and changing communities — often without much choice in the matter. Yet their voices are some of the most overlooked in the military family conversation. In this episode of MilSpouse in the House , host Christie Nix — a longtime Army spouse and mom of three teens — sits down with Raleigh Smith Duttweiler of the National Militar...

Military spouses are often the quiet leaders behind the scenes — building community, supporting families, and stepping up when their service members can’t be home. In this powerful episode of MilSpouse in the House , host Christie Nix sits down with Lori Simmons of Armed Forces Insurance and Jaime Billert, the 2025 Armed Forces Insurance Military Spouse of the Year, to explore what it truly means...

Food, Family & Military Life: Holiday Cooking with Amy Pottinger Sponsored by: TalkSpace Host: Christie Nix Guest: Amy Pottinger – Air Force Reserve Spouse, Food Network Star Alum, Creator of Caviar & Crayons When it comes to military life, food is more than fuel — it’s comfort, connection, and sometimes the only steady thing during a PCS, deployment, or holiday spent far from home. In thi...

Giving Tuesday isn’t just a global day of generosity — for the military community, it’s become a powerful movement of service, connection, and hope. In this episode of MilSpouse in the House, host Christie Nix sits down with Jessica Manfre, Maria Reed, and Samantha Gomolka, the three military spouses behind Giving Tuesday Military and the Inspire Up Foundation. What started as an idea among friend...

Buying or selling a home is never simple—but when you’re a military family constantly on the move, it can feel downright overwhelming. In this episode, MilSpouse In the House host Christie Nix sits down with Grant Vermeer, a Navy veteran turned real estate expert, to talk about what military families need to know before their next PCS move. From avoiding costly real estate mistakes to deciding whe...

When two military spouses connect across the seemingly vast divide of rank and position, something remarkable can happen. In this heartfelt conversation, host Christi Nix welcomes Renee Williams, wife of Command Sergeant Major Williams, to share their story of unexpected friendship and partnership while serving as command spouses at Fort Stewart. Their journey began with a nervous phone call—Chris...

We want to invite you to take time out for your own mental health and hear more about how you can build your own set of tools and strategies to ride life’s many waves. Please join MilSpouses’ Founder Suzanne McCurdy and Talkspace’s Licensed Mental Health Counselor and resident educator, Liz Colizza, for a “real talk” discussion about the stresses and struggles facing military spouses. You are not...

From Fitness Posts to Fire Alarms: The Friendship That PCS Built  We Moved, We Managed, We May Have Cried a Little  A playfully honest look at navigating military life, transitions, and identity.

Episode 5: Meet Your Host – Christie Nix in the Hot Seat In this special episode, we flip the script! Longtime friend and fellow military spouse Brooke Coll takes over the mic to interview our very own host, Christie Nix. From her first PCS to finding her voice in the military spouse community, Christie opens up about the highs, the challenges, and the lessons that shaped her journey. You'll...

Military life is built on service—but what happens when that service extends beyond the uniform? In this heartfelt episode, Christie and Tim Nix get real about how service members and spouses can truly support one another through the chaos of PCS moves, career pivots, parenting, deployments, and everything in between. From sharing the mental load to recognizing unseen sacrifices, this conversation...

What does it take to not just survive an OCONUS move, but truly thrive while living overseas? In this episode of MilSpouse in the House , host Christie Nix sits down with Mary Montoya , founder of The OCONUS Project , to talk about the unexpected challenges, personal growth, and deep sense of purpose that came from her family’s overseas assignment. From navigating culture shock to building communi...

Let’s explore how military spouses can take control of their careers, whether that means finding flexible employment or launching a business of their own.

In this episode, we’re diving into some of the most important updates and topics in the military community, including benefits, policy changes, and the challenges of PCS’ing while pregnant. Joining us is Bri George, an active-duty Coast Guard spouse of 15 years, who brings firsthand experience and insights into navigating military life. Bri shares valuable advice on preparing for a move during pre...