MilSpouse Transition Conversations

There’s a transition no one really talks about. You go from being in uniform to being introduced as “the spouse.” And it’s not just a title change. It’s an identity shift. In this episode, Nicole Zettlemoyer shares what it’s like to move from active duty into the role of military spouse—while also becoming a mom and navigating the loss of structure, identity, and built-in community. https://milspo...

The Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP) is one of the biggest financial decisions you’ll make during military transition. In this episode, Andi Wrenn, MA AFC®—military financial expert and military widow—breaks it down to real-life impact. Real decisions. Real consequences. Because this isn’t just about numbers. It’s about what happens to your family if your veteran passes away and everything changes. 🎧...

Divorce is one of the least talked about experiences military spouses face. In this episode, we sit down with Megumi Guillet to talk about her experience and three things she wants every military spouse to do when a military marriage ends. This is not legal advice. This is lived experience, practical insight, and the kind of real talk military spouses actually need. 🎧 Tune in and share with someo...

This episode is a live keynote from MilSpouse Transition founder Anna Larson, recorded at the Women’s VetConnect event at Fort Hood, TX. The audience? Military-connected women. Veterans and military spouses sitting in the same room. And we’re getting honest about something that doesn’t get said enough. Military-connected women are overqualified and under-recognized. In this episode, we unpack wher...

Education isn’t just about degrees — it’s about opportunity, confidence, and community. In this episode, host Anna Larson sits down with Erik Therwanger , founder of the Think GREAT Foundation , to explore how education empowers military spouses to build careers, strengthen their families, and rediscover their own dreams after transition including a scholarship opportunity for active and veteran s...

Moral injury isn’t a term many military families grew up hearing, but it’s a reality many live with. Unlike PTSD, moral injury is tied to values, beliefs, and the deep sense of right and wrong. It can feel like guilt, shame, or betrayal that lingers long after military service ends. In this episode, host Anna Larson speaks with Dr. Daniel Roberts about how moral injury impacts both veterans and sp...

Eating disorders are one of the most hidden struggles in military life. From the stress of constant moves to the pressure of transition, these challenges don’t just disappear—they often show up in our relationship with food and control. In this episode, we explore:👉Why eating disorders are more common in the military community than most realize👉The difference between disordered eating and eating...

In Part 3 of our Financial Readiness series, Anna Larson talks with Sarah Roder, CFEI® from Armed Forces Mutual, about two of the biggest financial decisions in transition—life insurance and the Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP). They cover what happens when SGLI ends, the basics of term vs whole life, VGLI, and what every spouse should know before signing off on SBP.

In Part 2 of our Financial Readiness series, Anna Larson sits down with Sarah Roder, CFEI® from Armed Forces Mutual, to break down investing during military transition. Together, they cover what happens to your TSP, the differences between 401(k)s, IRAs, and spousal IRAs, the power of employer matching, and why diversification and risk tolerance matter. This episode is your guide to understanding...

In Part 1 of our Financial Readiness series, Anna Larson sits down with Sarah Roder, CFEI® from Armed Forces Mutual, to unpack budgeting basics, losing benefits, adjusting to civilian pay, credit scores, and choosing the right financial planner. This episode is your starting point for building financial readiness during transition.

In this episode of MilSpouse Transition Conversations , host Anna Larson sits down with Rachelle Chapman, veteran military spouse and creator of It’s My Turn —a career transition program designed exclusively for veteran spouses ready to take the next step in their professional journey. Rachelle shares her own 20-year career journey, the moments she stepped back to support her family, and the power...

Transition orders in hand, and school options a mess? We’ve been there. In this episode, Anna sits down with Natalie Mack—homeschooling expert and military spouse—to explore how homeschooling can be a game-changer during transition. Natalie shares how homeschool is flexible, empowering, and totally doable if you want to take control of your child’s education, your way.

This special divorce edition for MilSpouse Transition talks about Combat Related Special Compensation (CRSC) and the personal experience that two military spouses had during their divorce proceedings in understanding what it is and how it can affect their division of assets.

This one’s for every military spouse holding it down through the chaos, we didn’t want to just say thank you. We wanted to say: we see you. This episode is a collection of voices—real spouses and veterans, real stories—each sharing what we call their strong side . Not the polished stuff. The real stuff. 🎧 You’ll hear about: → Career pivots that weren’t part of the plan→ Financial wake-up calls (a...

Military spouse employment is still one of the top challenges during transition—and we’re talking about why. In this episode we go beyond the job hunt and explore what’s really holding spouses back from building sustainable careers. We know about resume gaps, constant PCS moves, underemployment, and lack of long-term support. In this episode, we break down the barriers and offer insight into what...

In this episode, we’re digging into the epidemic of loneliness you find within the military spouse community and social health with Crystal Bettenhausen-Bubulka, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and military spouse who gets it.  Learn more about: why building friendships feels harder than ever,  what loneliness is really doing to our health, and most importantly how to break the cycle and find yo...

If you thought military transition was tough, wait until Tax Shock hits.  In this episode of MilSpouse Transition Conversations, we’re 👉breaking down why your tax burden is about to go up (and what you can do about it), 👉how to set yourself up for success before tax season, and 👉what you need to know if you’re starting a side hustle as an entrepreneur. Plus, we’re covering 2025 tax updates that...

For years, you’ve handled it all—PCS moves, deployments, last-minute changes—always putting your service member and family first. But now? It’s your turn. In this episode of MilSpouse Transition Conversations, we’re diving into what it really means to rediscover yourself after military life If you’ve ever wondered Who am I now? or What’s next for me?, this episode is for you. We’re covering: How t...

Looking for help to make your higher education goals a possibility?  Introducing the Joint Services Scholarship Database for active duty and veteran military and military dependents.  Meet Emily Williams and Kristen Ferullo, the database research and design team who created this fully searchable database. Hear how they curated branch and demographic scholarships from various resources — all vetted...

Transition means heading into the golden years of life, right? Like with all things military, sometimes transition doesn’t go as planned. Sometimes you find that your veteran is facing bigger physical and mental challenges than expected and now you are navigating a new role as a caregiver.  Shawn Moore, Director of Support Programs and the Senior Advisor on Suicide Prevention  from the Elizabeth D...