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The days before a PCS move? To me, that’s the part that often feels the most overwhelming. You’re making decisions. Prepping everything. Prepacking. Trying not to forget something important. But once the packers show up… Things actually start to slow down. At that point, you’ve already done the hardest part—you’ve made the decisions. Now it’s just about letting the process play out. In this episod...

Raise your hand if you've ever searched for the “perfect PCS checklist”...only to figure out the checklist was impossible to follow.  Because in real life... Orders come late. Timelines shift. And many moves don’t follow a neat, predictable plan.  In this episode of the PCS Survival Series, we’re getting into the logistics...but in a way that actually works for real military life. This isn’t about...

If you’ve been through a PCS before, you probably already know this: Things don’t always go according to plan. Assignments change. Timelines shift. And sometimes, the version of the move you were preparing for… isn’t the one that actually happens.  In this episode of the PCS Survival Series, we’re talking about PCS plot twists (and why your mindset matters more than you think). Because while you c...

PCSing isn’t just about moving boxes or checking off a to-do list.  It’s about navigating uncertainty, waiting on timelines, and learning how to move forward when you don’t have all the answers yet.  In this first episode of the PCS Survival Series, we’re starting at the very beginning: The Waiting Game. That space between knowing a move is coming… and actually having orders in hand. It’s the part...

Coming This Summer: The PCS Survival Series Because PCS Season is more than just the logistics of moving. Its identity shifts. Decision fatigue. Letting go. Starting over. And trying to protect your mental health and sanity in the middle of it all. This summer, we’re breaking down the full PCS experience — from emotional preparation and resilience to routines, relationships, reinvention, and recov...

How do you hold on… while also learning to let go? In this episode, I sit down with author and military spouse Lindsay Swoboda to talk about the ongoing reality of navigating change throughout military life. From early marriage and career pivots to overseas moves, motherhood, and eventually military retirement, Lindsay shares what it’s been like to continually reinvent herself while holding on to...

When was the last time you had fun—real, just-for-the-sake-of-it fun? Not multitasking. Not being productive. Not checking something off your list. Just fun. In military life, it’s easy to prioritize responsibilities, schedules, and everything that needs to get done. And somewhere along the way, play becomes something we push to the bottom of the list. But what if fun isn’t optional? In this episo...

If you’ve ever felt like you’ve lost yourself in military life, you’re not alone. In this episode, I sit down with Shari Biery, a national board-certified health and wellness coach, author of It’s Your Turn, and longtime military spouse, to talk about something so many of us experience but rarely say out loud: 👉 What happens when you’ve spent years putting yourself last? After two decades of mili...

What happens when military life ends—and you’re left asking, who am I now? In this episode, I’m joined by Anna Larson, founder of Milspouse Transition, to talk about identity, purpose, and what it really looks like for military spouses to transition out of active duty life. We dive into the often-overlooked reality that transition isn’t just about your service member’s next job—it’s a whole-life s...

When uncertainty rises (deployments, world events, sudden changes), it’s easy to spiral into “what if” thinking. In this episode, we unpack how to stay informed without becoming overwhelmed and to respond to uncertainty with intention rather than anxiety. You’ll learn simple, practical strategies to steady your mind, focus on what you can control, and build a life you love—even in the unpredictabi...

Making friends as a military spouse can feel exhausting, especially when you know another move is always coming. In this episode of More Than a Milspouse, I sit down with Cecilia Curtis, host of the Heart of Friendship podcast, to talk honestly about why military spouse friendships are so hard and what actually helps real connection form. We explore how constant relocation, busyness, fear of vulne...

What if loving your life didn’t require you to shrink, perform, or disappear? In this episode, we’re talking about the tension that many military spouses feel, but don’t always have language for: feeling like you have to choose between trying to do it all (and burning yourself out) or losing parts of yourself in military life. What if there was another way? What if there was a way to embrace your...

PCS moves are stressful. Buying or selling a home on a tight timeline can make it even harder. In this episode, Michelle McGann (founder + CEO of Tier 1 PCS) shares how she built a military spouse–owned relocation referral network that connects service members and families with vetted realtors, lenders, and home inspectors, so moves feel more supported and less overwhelming. In this episode, we co...

Five years ago, I hit record on the first episode of More Than a Milspouse. What started as a conversation about military spouse identity, career, and life beyond the uniform has grown into a space where military spouses can talk honestly about purpose, transitions, and building a life that feels like their own. In this special anniversary episode of the More Than a Milspouse Podcast, I’m reflecti...

Ever feel like you know what habits would support you—but actually sticking to them feels impossible in military life? Between PCS moves, deployments, unpredictable schedules, and constant transitions, most habit advice simply doesn’t work for military spouses. And the problem isn’t discipline; it’s design. In this episode of the More Than a Milspouse Podcast, we’re breaking down what to focus on...

Why does change feel so hard—especially for military spouses? If you’ve ever told yourself you just need more willpower, motivation, or discipline, this episode challenges that belief. In this episode of More Than a Milspouse, we unpack why habit change often fails in military life and why stress, PCS moves, deployments, and constant unpredictability make traditional approaches to change ineffecti...

Burnout isn’t a personal failure; it’s a physiological response to prolonged stress. Unfortunately, it often appears in military spouse life more frequently than we realize. In this episode, we delve deeper into what burnout actually is, why military spouses are particularly vulnerable to it, and how it often disguises itself as “just being tired,” staying busy, or pushing through another season....

Stress and overwhelm are things most of us have learned to push through—especially in military life. But in this episode of More Than a Milspouse, I’m sharing why stress has such a powerful impact on our ability to change, grow, and even enjoy our lives and what we can do about it. This episode is about learning to listen to your body, create safety first, and build a life that moves you out of su...

What happens when the career you love, the identity you built, and the life you planned all change at once? In this episode, I chat with military spouse and entrepreneur Samantha Mans to talk about identity, anxiety, gratitude, and staying present through constant transitions. Samantha shares how a simple gratitude practice helped her navigate deployments, motherhood, and frequent moves—and how th...

Consistency is often praised as the key to growth—but what happens when life demands something different? In this episode, I reflect on what 2025 taught me about energy, identity, and growth during a season of stress, transition, and shifting priorities. If you’re navigating a demanding season and wondering how to keep moving forward without losing yourself, this conversation is for you.  Better T...

What if you didn’t need a big, perfectly defined goal to grow next year? What if growth could start with something simple…something you could do in the margins of your day? If goal setting feels overwhelming, exhausting, or just not realistic for your season of life, this episode is for you. Because today, we’re talking about one of my favorite, low-pressure ways to grow: reading. And more specifi...

Do you have an idea or dream that’s been sitting on your heart, but you just can’t seem to make it happen? Maybe you’ve tried setting goals, making plans, or forcing yourself to take action… but it still feels hard. You don’t need more willpower to make things happen; you need more support. As military spouses, we’re used to pushing through, staying strong, and making it all work. But when it come...

Moving isn’t just about changing houses and unpacking boxes. Sometimes it’s everything that comes after the actual move that really wears you down. In this episode, I’m opening up about the hidden mental load that follows a PCS and sharing what I’ve learned about actually getting settled, not just unpacked. I’ll walk you through simple ways to make your new house feel like home, rebuild your routi...

In this episode of More Than a Milspouse, I’m chatting with Jennifer Barnhill, whose new book releases next week. Jen and I dive into the realities of military life and explore the incredible power of sharing military family stories. We talk about: The changing landscape of military spouse volunteerism Leaning into your unique skills—even when your career path needs to pivot How telling our storie...

The government shutdown is stressful, especially for military families. In this episode, I get real about the uncertainty, the worry about paychecks, and how it impacts daily life. I share practical steps to help you navigate this time, even when everything feels out of control. You’ll leave with actionable tips, encouragement, and a reminder that you are capable and resourceful, even in uncertain...