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Welcome to the newly renamed More Than a Milspouse Podcast and the Unlocking Identity Series. This week I’m releasing daily bite-sized episodes to help you answer the question, "Who am I, really?" On day one, we discussed why so many military spouses struggle with identity and purpose, and how that struggle impacts our health and well-being. On day two, we discussed three actions you can take begi...

Welcome to the newly renamed More Than a Milspouse Podcast and the Unlocking Identity Series. This week I’ll be releasing daily bite-sized episodes to help you answer the question, "Who am I, really?" On day one, we discussed why so many military spouses struggle with identity and purpose, and how that struggle impacts our health and well-being. Today, we'll discuss how to begin the journey to unl...

Who Are You, Really?? Welcome to the newly renamed More Than a Milspouse Podcast and the Unlocking Identity Series. One of the biggest things many military spouses struggle with is finding their own identity and purpose and this series is focused on helping you answer the question, "Who am I?" I’ll be releasing daily bite-sized episodes this week to help you begin the process of reconnecting with...

Welcome to More Than A Milspouse, the podcast for military spouses who want to live with MORE meaning and LESS overwhelm. After three years of producing content for the Milspouse Mastermind Show, I wanted a title for the podcast that better reflected what this show is about. More Than A Milspouse is about helping you get unstuck, unlock your purpose and potential, and create a life you’re excited...

What? Did you just read that title correctly? Is the Milspouse Mastermind Show really going away after three years and 199 episodes? If you’re curious, then stay tuned because I’m about to unpack all the juicy details about what’s next for me and for this podcast. Better Together, Christine   MENTIONS Work With Me RESOURCES Join The Free Community Free Clarity Workshop What Matters Most Worksheet...

Is it possible to live full of joy as a military spouse? If so, how do we do it? And does it look the same for each person? Those are the questions we unpack in this week’s episode. I chat with The Joy Weaver, Aj Smit. As a fellow military spouse, she absolutely understands this lifestyle. In this conversation, we discuss what it means to live an embodied life, to tap into joy, and the importance...

Over the last few weeks, we’ve been chatting about moving. Partly this is because I’m gearing up for my own PCS in a couple of months, and partly it’s because a lot of families move during the summer, whether to the other side of the world, or just across town.  Today, we’re rounding out this series by talking about what we can do to be happier, regardless of where we live. This conversation was i...

We’re continuing our series all about moving with the military, and talking about our mindset. Specifically, we’re looking at the statement, “I can’t deal with the change of moving.” I get it. I’m preparing for our third overseas move (OCONUS PCS) in four years. It’s not always fun. But let’s talk about what we can do when we’re not excited about what’s ahead. Better Together, Christine   MENTIONS...

Sometimes military life is a lot. It can be easy to become resentful of this lifestyle. Today’s guest knows that feeling all too well. Beth Runkle’s journey brought her from bitter and reluctant military spouse to fully embracing the lifestyle and making the most of it. In this conversation, we talk about dealing with loneliness, feelings of frustration over career challenges, infertility, the pai...

If you’ve never done a military move before, it can feel overwhelming. And if you’ve PCSed a dozen times, it can still feel overwhelming. Thankfully there is a lot of helpful information out there about how to prepare for your move, how to budget for a PCS (permanent change of station), how to put together a PCS binder, and what checklists you need to follow. There are even resources to help you w...

As a military spouse, it can sometimes feel like you're a supporting character in someone else's story. Today's episode is all about flipping that script on its head.  I sit down with ghostwriter Steven Leaply, a Navy veteran, to talk about why YOUR story as a military spouse matters, three reasons why you should share your story, and how to get started. If you're ready to trade the mundane of eve...

What does it look like to pursue a creative passion as a military spouse? That’s the question we are digging into in today’s conversation. If you are an artist, dreamer, painter, craftsman, writer, poet, photographer, entrepreneur, or you dream of pursuing any kind of creative endeavor…this episode is for you. I chat with former military spouse and author Victoria Kelly about her creative journey...

Do you ever struggle with loneliness? Do you struggle to find “your people” with each move? Do you sometimes feel like no one knows the “real you”? Author and researcher Brené  Brown suggests that at the heart of loneliness is a feeling of disconnection and the absence of meaningful social interaction. But how do we make genuine connections that allow us to be our true selves, rather than settling...

A common theme military spouses struggle with is finding their own identity and purpose in lifestyle that asks them to “hold down the homefront” and “let your spouse focus on the mission.” But you are more than a milspouse. In this episode, I sit down with Jenna Griffith to discuss what holds military spouses back and what steps we can take to begin to find purpose. We talk about: The first thing...

Do you ever find yourself second-guessing yourself, your skills, and what you bring to the table? You want to show up confidently, and yet you struggle with imposter syndrome. You sometimes question what you have to offer or if you’re even qualified to be in the room.     Often we lack self-confidence. But is the solution really improving our self-esteem? In this episode we unpack what self-esteem...

There are a lot of resources out there to help you as a military spouse navigate a deployment, learn how to PCS, set up a budget, understand military acronyms, go back to school, and even build your resume. But while there are more work-from-home opportunities than there has ever been before, and more employers willing to hire military spouses (depending on where you live), what hasn’t changed ove...

Have you ever thought to yourself, “I feel completely stuck and frustrated in my career?” I think it’s probably a common thought for many people, military spouse or not. But we all know that there are added challenges to pursuing a meaningful, mobile career that truly lights you up and that you can take with you when you move. So what happens when we get to this place where we feel stuck? And what...

Today’s conversation is with Lindsay Williams, the language obsessed human behind Lindsay Does Languages, a business dedicated to inspiring independent language learners to succeed when doing it solo. Lindsay has studied over 14 different languages and developed some degree of competence in all of them. 🤯   What started as a conversation about how to quickly learn a new language as a military spo...

As a military spouse, it can be tempting to play small…to set small goals…or to not set goals at all. Perhaps you are PCSing this year, or you know your spouse will be gone a lot, or your kids are at an age where it feels impossible to pursue any of your own passions.   Of course, there will be challenges and obstacles that get in the way of you pursuing your goals. In fact, you might not achieve...

The most common goals and resolutions for a new year often revolve around health and fitness. But another way to help you grow in 2024 is by setting a reading goal. For some this is a goal to read a book. For others, the goal involves choosing one book to read each month. And for some, the goal is even higher. This bonus episode is designed to encourage you to set a reading goal for your year (be...

Last week on the podcast we talked about the number one thing you need to do before you make a new year’s resolution or set any goals for your year. Today we’re talking about a simple framework that will help you be more intentional in 2024, whether or not you make a resolution for your year. Choosing a word for your year can infuse intentionality into your year, even if you don’t have a specific...

Hey Amazing Milspouse, Happy New Year!! Do you have any resolutions for the year? Before you say yes, give this episode a listen! In it we unpack ONE THING you should do before you make any resolutions or goals for your year. And yes, even if you’re not planning on making any new year’s resolution, I still recommend you do this. Want to know what it is? Then start listening! Better Together, Chris...

Honest question. On a scale from one to ten, how much does this time of year fill you and fuel you with joy? And how much does this time of year leave you feeling exhausted, stressed, and maybe even a little burned out? Today, we're having a conversation about burnout: What burnout actually is Why we struggle How to recognize the signs of burnout And what to do about it Is what you are experiencin...

You are more than a milspouse. Absolutely. But the reality is that, for many of us, being a military spouse becomes a large part of our identity. And the longer that our spouse serves, the more this is true. There’s a shared culture, experience, language, and understanding that comes with living the military lifestyle.     So what happens when your spouse reaches the end of their service? What doe...

There’s a big difference between those who dream of pursuing a goal or making an impact, and those that actually do. Today’s guest is someone who takes action. Monica Bassett, is the Founder and CEO of Stronghold Food Pantry. She is the 2022 Armed Forces Insurance Army Spouse of the Year, a huge advocate for military families, and on a mission to ease the burden of food insecurity and shine a ligh...