Diana Matuszak

The Peak and Pit

Society EN ↓ 139 episodes

Intending to relate, entertain, and maybe even inspire, Diana (and an occasional appearance by her husband) is here to brighten your Tuesdays. She's known him since age seven and has been in a relationship with him since age twenty-two. They joke that a military marriage should be measured in dog years, but really these two have learned a myriad of life lessons, full of peaks and pits, and Diana is here to share it with the world. Hearing from Diana every week on all things relationships, wellness, self-development, and all of the intricacies life brings with it. Inspired by life in the milita...

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Diana Matuszak

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Latest episode

Dec 18, 2025

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Episodes

It's Time For A Report Card! 16.04.2025

Have you seen the report card trend on Tik Tok? That's what we're diving into today! What I'm reading, eating, obsessing over, recommending, playing, and treating myself to! Let me know what yours are too! We're also talking about tik tok comment fights, the absolute horror of looking for black tie wedding guest dresses, and so much more! Can't wait to hear what you think...

From Control Freak To Go With The Flow 09.04.2025

If I can do it you can do it. The few things I've done over the past 7 years as a military wife to go from HATING not being in control, to learning to for joy and peace throughout it all. Can't wait to hear what you think!  My Amazon Storefront : books, skincare, clothes, wellness supps My nighttime "sleepy" drink by Four Sigmatic: Chai Latte or Cacao Latte Get 10% off on T he...

10 Ways The Military Has Changed My Life 02.04.2025

And your lives too! I loved hearing how the military has changed your lives, from racing armadillos (lol), to independence, confidence, and friendships, and so much more. I hope this episode leaves you feeling refreshed and uplifted for your life in the military!  My Amazon Storefront : books, skincare, clothes, wellness supps My nighttime "sleepy" drink by Four Sigmatic: Chai Latte or C...

Solo Q&A! 26.03.2025

We're talking all things travel, military life tips, and everything in between! Can't wait for you to listen! Be sure to send in your question for the next one on Instagram !  My Amazon Storefront : books, skincare, clothes, wellness supps My nighttime "sleepy" drink by Four Sigmatic: Chai Latte or Cacao Latte Get 10% off on T he Marriage Journal with code DIANA10 Try my go-to...

Paper Marriage: To I Do, Or Not To I DO 18.03.2025

It's finally here! Did we get paper married? What are the pros and cons? Why should we do it? Do we make it special or no? Do we tell people? We're diving into it all today my friends!  My Amazon Storefront : books, skincare, clothes, wellness supps My nighttime "sleepy" drink by Four Sigmatic: Chai Latte or Cacao Latte Get 10% off on T he Marriage Journal with code DIANA10 Try...

TTC Updates & Spring Cleaning Refresh!!! 11.03.2025

We're talking all things spring cleaning - mentally and physically. Decluttered space = decluttered mind? We're not talking about cleaning your baseboards or mopping though, we're talking ALL the things in your life that need a spring cleaning! We're also getting into the pit of the week, which is, trying to make new friends while going through a fertility journey. It is NOT fo...

Letting The Military Run Your Life WITHOUT Resentment 05.03.2025

We're listening to YOUR best tips and advice for allowing the military to run your life and actually enjoy. We're ALSO talking about what you struggle with most in doing this and how to hopefully help, ending with a big dissertation on how to deal with either letting go of your career, or not finding fulfillment in your career because of this lifestyle. Cannot wait to hear what you think...

Oh My Lanta I Need A Self Audit 25.02.2025

A motivational 45 minutes of why you need to read the book Psycho-Cybernetics, how I'm in my dog mom era, and getting 2025 back on track to being the best year!! P.S. did you know 98% of people quite their new year goals by the end of February? I'm on track for that to happen, so listen to join me in turning that around!  My Amazon Storefront : books, skincare, clothes, wellness supps My...

Military Life HOT TAKES With Hubs 18.02.2025

Unpopular opinions galore, hot takes, cold takes...we're diving in! You sent us your "unpopular opinions" about military life and hubs and I are deep diving with you. Can't wait to hear what you think! My Amazon Storefront : books, skincare, clothes, wellness supps My nighttime "sleepy" drink by Four Sigmatic: Chai Latte or Cacao Latte Get 10% off on T he Marriage Jou...

Non-Toxic Swaps To Make This Year! 11.02.2025

We're talking all things bodycare, cleaning supplies, skincare, laundry supplies, and more!! Can't wait to hear what you think!  Body and skincare swaps click here  Clearstem skincare - DIANA for 15% off  Household Swaps click here  Thrive Market  - "rosey" brand  Costco brand is Amylu  My Amazon Storefront : books, skincare, clothes, wellness supps My nighttime "sleepy&qu...

The Comparison Game 04.02.2025

Do we ever really stop comparing ourselves to others? I have a theory that there are two different types of comparison. One being "toxic" comparison, based around life scenarios we have zero control over. Many of these applying to military families, for example, where we live, how often we're together, ease of travel, etc. And then we have what I like to think of "healthy"...

5 Must Do's For Military Couples 28.01.2025

Today we have 5 tips Diana received early on that have been a game changer for their marriage in this. military lifestyle. We also have SO much good advice from you all for some extra tidbits you need to know! Can't wait for you to listen!  My Amazon Storefront : books, skincare, clothes, wellness supps My nighttime "sleepy" drink by Four Sigmatic: Chai Latte or Cacao Latte Get 10%...

Juggling Career, Military Life, Health, LIFE 21.01.2025

This episode is a deep dive into Diana's thoughts on "balancing it all." Can't wait to hear what you think!  My Amazon Storefront : books, skincare, clothes, wellness supps My nighttime "sleepy" drink by Four Sigmatic: Chai Latte or Cacao Latte Get 10% off on T he Marriage Journal with code DIANA10 Try my go-to multi-vitamin company. You can follow Diana over at @dian...

Our Military Marriage Hack With Hubs 14.01.2025

It's January of 2025 and that means, it's time for a marriage audit! We try to do this at the beginning of every year and we've found it so so helpful. Grab a pen and paper and write down all of these questions so you can do it with later! Can't wait to hear what you think :)  My Amazon Storefront : books, skincare, clothes, wellness supps My nighttime "sleepy" drink...

Secrets!! And Making 2025 The Best Year Yet 07.01.2025

Diana has a very exciting secret!! She's only letting the listeners in on it until it happens! Plus, let's dive in to how to make 2025 the best year yet with non-woo woo vision boards, 4 categories of goal setting, and the thought process you need to truly make 2025 the best year yet! Get you budget template here. Click the link , scroll all the way down on the homepage and click "s...

Q&A: Travel Budgets, Military Wedding Planning, So Much More! 17.12.2024

We are all over the board in today's episode! Some questions we cover include: Advice for wedding planning during upt Tips for dealing with planning a wedding around a deployment that could always change  MI for christmas visiting family or staying put?  Tips for getting through time where bf is in bootcamp  How did you and your husband meet?  How did you make a travel budget when abroad? Hav...

5 Lifestyle Trends for The Military Wife 10.12.2024

Diana is letting you in on 5 lifestyle trends she thinks are PERFECT for the military wife! They'll save you money, they'll make you so much happier, healthier, and all around enjoy your military life more. Not to mention, they're so accessible being that they're all the rage right now! Can't wait to hear what you think! Quince.com   Getyourguide.com is the company similar...

7 Things You Need To Hear 03.12.2024

Diana is giving you all of the tea on her first "influencer" event, a Thanksgiving recap, Black friday slays, and 7 things you NEED to hear right now!  Can't wait for you to dive in!  My Amazon Storefront : books, skincare, clothes, wellness supps My nighttime "sleepy" drink by Four Sigmatic: Chai Latte or Cacao Latte Get 10% off on T he Marriage Journal with code DIANA10...

Nostalgia's Got Us Feeling Thankful 26.11.2024

Happy Thanksgiving friends! Diana and Tyler are chatting all things 90's nostalgia and getting into the thankful spirit for the week. Can't wait to hear what you think!  My Amazon Storefront : books, skincare, clothes, wellness supps My nighttime "sleepy" drink by Four Sigmatic: Chai Latte or Cacao Latte Get 10% off on T he Marriage Journal with code DIANA10 Try my go-to multi-...

My Biggest Regrets In Our Military Life 19.11.2024

SO many silly little life updates in this week's episode! Also, in an effort to help you live your absolute best military life experience, Diana is going into a few of her regrets of hr own military life and things she's going to do to minimize regrets in the future. Can't wait for you to listen!  My Amazon Storefront : books, skincare, clothes, wellness supps My nighttime "sle...

Husband On His TTC Perspective And Working Through Challenges Together 13.11.2024

Husband has returned! Today we're chatting about Tyler's full 180 stance on Christmas, his love of Veteran's Day freebies, and how we've working through our biggest challenge together this year. We'd love to hear your tips on what has helped you through your TTC story, or marriage challenges. Can't wait to hear what you think! Glutathione pouches   My Amazon Storefron...

Our TTC Story 05.11.2024

for a solid 6 months I've relentlessly said that I will not be sharing our TTC journey. But then last night Tyler suggested that I do. After all, following along and relating to a small handful of other people's stories has supported me with so much hope. So I'm. not going through it anecdotally, I'm not sharing the stories of exactly what happened during those dark times, but...

5 Tips To Stress Less As A Military Wife 30.10.2024

In a lifestyle that can be quite tumultuous, these are the 5 things that have helped me *try* to stress less! Can't wait to hear what you think! Coloring Book My Amazon Storefront : books, skincare, clothes, wellness supps My nighttime "sleepy" drink by Four Sigmatic: Chai Latte or Cacao Latte Get 10% off on T he Marriage Journal with code DIANA10 Try my go-to multi-vitamin company....

A Milso's Guide To Bringing Value Besides Money Into Your Home 22.10.2024

Diana is sitting down to talk about a few of the many ways you can bring value into your home besides money. As a. military wife your career may be exactly how you imagined it would be, and it may be nothing like that. It's easy to equate the amount of money you bring into your bank account with the value you bring to your family, but that's not always true. Listen in for the numerous wa...

5 Things I'd Tell My Younger Military Wife Self 15.10.2024

We're back!! Diana Gives you a brief overview into what she was up to the last 4 weeks, what she's taking from, it and where she's going. In today's episode the topic is one that often comes up during Q&As on Instagram. "What advice would you give to a brand new pilot/military wife?" Can't wait to hear what you think! 5 Rules of a Military Wife 5 Rules of a M...

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