THE PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT PODCAST for Military Spouses! Have you ever felt stuck, lonely, overwhelmed, frustrated or unfulfilled as a military spouse? Are you tired of putting your own dreams, goals and plans on hold; waiting for some future season to bui
Christine Hinrichs | Military Spouse Mindset Coach, Purpose Coach, Milspouse Growth Coach
The MilSpouse Mastermind Show is an incredible resource for military spouses, offering a wide range of topics and discussions that are relevant to their unique experiences. This podcast covers everything from navigating the challenges of military life to finding purpose and personal development. Hosted by Christine, herself a military wife, she brings a deep understanding and empathy to each episode. The emotional aspects of being a military spouse are often overlooked, but this podcast dives deep into these important topics. It serves as a personal life coach for military spouses, providing them with encouragement and guidance along their journey.
One of the best aspects of this podcast is the breadth of topics covered. Military spouses face a multitude of challenges, from frequent moves to long deployments and everything in between. This podcast addresses these issues head-on and provides practical tips and advice for navigating through them. It also explores the emotional aspects of being a military spouse, allowing listeners to feel heard and understood. The episodes offer hope, encouragement, motivation, and most importantly, actionable steps for change.
In terms of downsides, it can be overwhelming to have such a wide range of topics covered in one podcast. Some listeners may find it difficult to focus on specific areas they are interested in or relate to. Additionally, while Christine does an excellent job addressing many aspects of being a military spouse, some listeners may feel that certain topics are not covered in enough depth or detail.
In conclusion, The MilSpouse Mastermind Show is an invaluable resource for military spouses seeking support and guidance in various areas of their lives. Christine's passion shines through in each episode as she empowers military spouses to embrace their individuality and discover their own paths while supporting their service member. While there may be room for improvement in terms of topic selection and depth of coverage, overall this podcast is an essential listen for any military spouse looking to thrive in their unique lifestyle.
Welcome back to the Milspouse Summer Reset Series — a podcast series designed to help you make simple, strategic shifts that lead to a more meaningful, purpose-fueled life. Each week, we're exploring one of the 10 focus areas of the Clarity Compass, a free life assessment tool inside the Milspouse Transformation Guide. It's all about making empowered changes that help you live with more energy and less overwhelm. This week, we're focusing on physical health and discussing one of the most foundational, yet often overlooked, areas of wellness: nutrition. Whether you're navigating another PCS, juggling family dinners with picky eaters, or just trying to stay healthy on a tight budget, figuring out how to fuel your body well can feel like a challenge. That's why I'm so excited to introduce you to Heather Campbell, a military spouse, family nutrition expert, and researcher who is passionate about making wellness accessible and sustainable for military families. Together, we break down practical strategies for nourishing your body and your family. Better Together, Christine MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Milspouse Transformation Guide Connect with Heather IG: Glory Nutrition LinkedIn The Warrior's Table Cookbook Fuel the Homefront Workshop 2025 Milspouse Summer Reset Series Ep 240: Ready for A Summer Reset? Ep 241: Permission to Pause as a Military Spouse Ep 242: Milspouse Mental Health Matters RESOURCES Work With Me Join The Free Community Free Clarity Workshop What Matters Most Worksheet Clarity Course Leave a Show Review. Pretty Please!
Welcome back to the Milspouse Summer Reset Series — a season-long journey designed to help you make small, meaningful shifts that lead to major transformation. Each week, we're exploring one of the 10 focus areas of the Clarity Compass, a free life assessment tool inside the Milspouse Transformation Guide. These episodes are all about helping you create a life with more meaning and less overwhelm, one simple step at a time. In this episode, we're shining a light on something we don't talk about enough in the military spouse community: mental and emotional well-being. I'm sitting down with Evie King, the 2023 Armed Forces Insurance Military Spouse of the Year and Executive Director of In-Dependent, a wellness community built by and for military spouses. Together, we dig into why milspouse-specific mental health resources matter and how we can begin to prioritize our well-being without guilt or shame
This summer, we're hitting reset together with the Milspouse Summer Reset Series — a special collection of episodes designed to help you make small but powerful shifts that can lead to major transformation in your life. Each week, we're diving into one of the 10 focus areas of the Clarity Compass, a free life assessment tool and your go-to resource for creating a more fulfilling, purpose-fueled life. In this episode, we're starting with the foundation: rest. I'm joined by military spouse, entrepreneur, author, and mom of three, Chrissie Kenaston, for a real and refreshing conversation about what rest actually looks like in the middle of military life, motherhood, and everything in between. We're unpacking what it means to build a life of more meaning and less overwhelm — not by doing more, but by giving yourself permission to pause. If you've been feeling exhausted, like you're always “on,” or stuck in hustle mode, this episode will remind you that rest isn't just allowed — it's essential. Better Together, Christine MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Milspouse Transformation Guide Join The Free Community Ep 207: My Favorite Tool for Self-Discovery & Life Transformation Ep 240: Ready for A Summer Reset? Connect With Chrissie Chrissiekenaston.com What If I Name Her Grace? IG: ChrissieKenaston RESOURCES Work With Me Join The Free Community Free Clarity Workshop What Matters Most Worksheet Clarity Course Leave a Show Review. Pretty Please!
Welcome to the Milspouse Summer Reset Series — a collection of intentional conversations designed to help you reflect, realign, and reset your life one small shift at a time. In this kickoff episode, I'm introducing the updated Clarity Compass (formerly known as the Growth Wheel) and walking you through how it can help you reconnect with who you are, uncover what matters most, and start making meaningful progress — even in the middle of a PCS, deployment, or challenging season. This isn't about overhauling your life overnight — it's about being intentional this summer to create sustainable habits that move you from stuck to thriving. In This Episode, You'll Learn: Why small, intentional shifts matter more than massive change Three core elements that create a fulfilling life How to use the Clarity Compass to reflect and reset this summer
Feeling disconnected from your spouse? Military life can strain even the strongest marriages, but rebuilding communication doesn't have to mean going to therapy. In this episode, I'm joined by Linda Schwefel of Discover Yourself, who shares how the Insights Discovery profile can help you better understand yourself and your spouse, improve communication, and reconnect with intention. We explore how small shifts in awareness can lead to big breakthroughs in your relationship—no counseling couch required. Better Together, Christine MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE
Trigger Warning: This episode contains mentions of sexual abuse, rape, miscarriage, addiction, and suicide. In this powerful and deeply moving episode, I sit down with Nicole B. Gebhardt—author, speaker, transformational coach, and military spouse—as she shares her personal journey through trauma, loss, addiction, and healing. Nicole opens up about how she turned unimaginable pain into purpose, and how she now helps others—especially military spouses—do the same. Nicole holds a Master's in Human Development & Family Studies and is a Certified Child Life Specialist, Reiki Master, and Emotion Code Practitioner. Named the 2025 Washington, D.C. National Guard Spouse of the Year, she is a passionate advocate for pregnancy and infant loss awareness, addiction recovery, and helping others rediscover their worth. If you've ever wondered if healing is possible or questioned your ability to rise after deep hurt, this conversation will remind you: you're not alone, and there is always hope. Better Together, Christine Connect with Nicole www.nicolebgebhardt.com http://spirituallighthousehealing.com www.emotioncodereiki.com Broken Wings Broken Dreams: A Mother's Life After Infant Loss and Miscarriage: https://www.amazon.com/Broken-Wings-Dreams-Miscarriage-Meaningful/dp/B0DPT5FMCV/ The Healing Cocoon : A Mother's Emergence After Infant and Pregnancy Loss: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DJZSR8WG “The Queen's Companion Book: Rule Your Throne. Own Your Queendom” available to purchase on Amazon here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CMWQLNM1 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nicolebgebhardt LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicolegebhardtheals Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nicole.gebhardt RESOURCES Work With Me Join The Free Community Free Clarity Workshop What Matters Most Worksheet Clarity Course Leave a Show Review. Pretty Please!
If you've been feeling stretched thin, constantly “on,” or stuck in survival mode… I see you. And on this Military Spouse Appreciation Day, I don't just want to say thank you—I want to give you something that helps you breathe again. So I created a bonus episode for you. In this episode, we chat about what's really going on in your body and mind when you feel overwhelmed or disconnected—and how to start calming the chaos from the inside out. We talk about the role your nervous system plays in stress and 7 practical things you can do to build resilience, feel more grounded, and shift out of survival mode. Plus, I created a free gift for you: The Milspouse Reset—a soothing bundle with a guided meditation, affirmations, and journal prompts to help you pause, reconnect, and remember that you are so much more than just holding it all together. You were made for more than burnout. Let this be your moment to reset. Better Together, Christine MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Download the Milspouse Reset RESOURCES Work With Me Join The Free Community Free Clarity Workshop What Matters Most Worksheet Clarity Course Leave a Show Review. Pretty Please!
If you're moving this summer, you already know: it's not business as usual. Major changes to the PCS system are leaving many families stuck between bad options. So what do you do when you can't change the situation? In this episode, I walk you through what's happening, why it matters, and how to care for your mental and emotional health with a simple 5-step process to shift your focus and regain peace. Better Together, Christine MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Man's Search for Meaning – Viktor E Frankl https://www.facebook.com/PCSlikeAPro RESOURCES Work With Me Join The Free Community Free Clarity Workshop What Matters Most Worksheet Clarity Course Leave a Show Review. Pretty Please!
In this episode, we're getting real about the stress and mental load so many military spouses carry—especially during busy or solo parenting seasons. Often, the first thing we let go of is taking care of ourselves. We explore the hidden beliefs that keep us stuck in self-neglect, even when we know we need to fill our own cup. You'll learn why guilt, busyness, and limiting stories might be holding you back—and how to shift that narrative. Plus, I'm sharing the simple yet powerful 30-Day Fill Your Cup Challenge to help you reconnect with yourself in practical, soul-nourishing ways Better Together, Christine RESOURCES Work With Me Join The Free Community Free Clarity Workshop What Matters Most Worksheet Clarity Course Leave a Show Review. Pretty Please!
Buckle up for this one! This conversation is one that you will want to return to more than once. I sit down with Verenice Castillo, founder and CEO of the Military Spouse Advocacy Network, to talk about the 10-year anniversary of MSAN and what it took to build an organization that has positively impacted the lives of thousands of military spouses. Verenice shares her story of starting with nothing but passion and a desire to help, and how that led to a decade of impact through mentorship, mental health advocacy, and leadership development for military spouses. We talk about what it means to lead when you don't feel “qualified,” how to keep going when you feel like giving up, and why defining your own version of success is the key to creating the life you want. Whether you're in the middle of a hard season or feeling called to something bigger, this episode will remind you that your voice matters, your passion is enough, and feeling stuck does not mean it's time to give up! Better Together, Christine MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE https://www.militaryspouseadvocacynetwork.org Connect with Verenice https://www.linkedin.com/in/verenice-castillo/ RESOURCES Work With Me Join The Free Community Free Clarity Workshop What Matters Most Worksheet Clarity Course Leave a Show Review. Pretty Please!
In this episode, I'm sharing a behind-the-scenes look at a powerful mindset shift that's changed the way I'm approaching this next season of my life—especially in the face of unexpected transitions and constant change. We're diving into one simple but transformative question: What's possible? From moving duty stations and letting go of expectations to stepping into a coaching certification that wasn't even on my radar, I walk you through how asking this question helped me shift from frustration to peace, clarity, and creativity. Whether you're facing uncertainty, change, or disappointment, this episode will encourage you to reframe your perspective, embrace possibility, and open the door to new opportunities. Plus, I share a few practical ways to apply this mindset shift in your own life. Better Together, Christine MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Episode 222 - How to Increase Your Results, Lower Your Stress and Feel Better RESOURCES Work With Me Join The Free Community Free Clarity Workshop What Matters Most Worksheet Clarity Course Leave a Show Review. Pretty Please!
Every year I love to do a recap of my favorite books that I've read throughout the year. This year the recap almost didn't happen between my daughter's accident and me losing my voice. But I was determined to make it happen for two important reasons…which I'll share inside today's episode. Wishing you the best possible ending to your year. I'll see you next year! Better Together, Christine MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE My Top 10 Book List, 2020 Edition Episode 52: Top 10 books of 2021 Episode 86: How to Read More Books Episode 126: What to Read in 2023 Episode 183: My Top 10 Book Recs for 2024 RESOURCES Work With Me Join The Free Community Free Clarity Workshop What Matters Most Worksheet Clarity Course Leave a Show Review. Pretty Please!
Surprise! It's a Christmas show take-over. I'm completely handing over the reins of this week's episode to Shana Roberson & Vanessa Porten, long-time friends of the show and hosts of the Financial Coaching for Women podcast. You first heard them here in episode 129. They are talking about what you can do to financially set yourself up for success in the new year (and reduce the anxiety and stress you feel about money). I'll be back with you again next week. Better Together, Christine Connect with Shana and Vanessa https://budgetbesties.com/bootcamp/ https://budgetbesties.com/podcast/ RESOURCES Work With Me Join The Free Community Free Clarity Workshop What Matters Most Worksheet Clarity Course Leave a Show Review. Pretty Please!
We're almost at the end of 2024. It's a great time for reflection and for looking ahead to the new year. But how you enter the new year matters. We can enter a new year thinking about all the things that will prevent us from going after our goals and dreams, or we can focus on what's possible for us, and how to make progress towards creating a life that matters to us. Today's conversation is about making the most of your military spouse life. I chat with milspouse Bonnie Conrad about building a business in the middle of nowhere, and how she's been able to discover and pursue her true passion as a military spouse, while PCSing and raising a family. Better Together, Christine Connect with Bonnie Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/inn8ly Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/inn8ly/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bonnie-conrad83/ RESOURCES Work With Me Join The Free Community Free Clarity Workshop What Matters Most Worksheet Clarity Course Leave a Show Review. Pretty Please!
Deployments. Frequent moves. Working from home. Lack of childcare. Trying to get established in a new city. There are numerous reasons military spouses struggle with loneliness. Join me for a conversation with licensed clinical social worker and military spouse Crystal Bettenhausen-Bubulka about loneliness, connection, and why it's time to rethink our connections as military spouses. Learn why social health is just as important as our mental and physical health, and what actions we can take to decrease loneliness and increase connection. Better Together, Christine RESOURCES Work With Me Join The Free Community Free Clarity Workshop What Matters Most Worksheet Clarity Course Leave a Show Review. Pretty Please!
Gratitude. We're told it's a good thing to do. We even have a holiday in the United States built around it. But, if we're being honest, sometimes gratitude feels a little bit cliché. Sometimes life is tough. The medical diagnosis. The marriage difficulties. The financial strain and insecurity. The explosive family dynamics. Politics. All of it. Sometimes, the last thing you feel like doing is “being grateful.” So today we're unpacking the concept of gratitude. What exactly is it? Is it really that important? And can the practice of gratitude actually impact the brain and body? Let's talk about! Better Together, Christine RESOURCES Work With Me Join The Free Community Free Clarity Workshop What Matters Most Worksheet Clarity Course Leave a Show Review. Pretty Please!
Most of us know what it's like to want to change something about our lives, and yet we fail to do it. Or we start…but then fall off the wagon. We go to the gym…for a few weeks. We eat better…until we go on vacation. We vow to drink more water. We vow to stop wasting so much time on social media. And then we think…I'll do it tomorrow, next week, next month. We rely on willpower and motivation to make change happen. Which works for a little while…until it doesn't. So are we doomed to repeat the same things we've always done? Is it too late for us to become a healthier or better version of ourselves? Absolutely not. Today we're talking about hacking habit change as a military spouse. Why does it feel so hard? And how can we make it easier? Let's talk about it! Better Together, Christine RESOURCES Work With Me Join The Free Community Free Clarity Workshop What Matters Most Worksheet Clarity Course Leave a Show Review. Pretty Please!
It's much easier to feel confident when you have a record of success. When you KNOW that you can get results, and others surround you with affirmation, you walk more confidently, you talk confidently, and it's easy to believe in yourself. But what about when you don't have a proven record of success? What about when you've applied for job after job, but no one is calling you for an interview? What about when no one giving you positive feedback? Or the only feedback you're getting is disapproval from your two-year-old? What can you do when you're having trouble believing in yourself, and what you're capable of? How do you step out of a cycle of self-doubt, and actually begin to believe in yourself? Let's talk about it! Better Together, Christine RESOURCES Work With Me Join The Free Community Free Clarity Workshop What Matters Most Worksheet Clarity Course Leave a Show Review. Pretty Please!
You know it's possible to pursue your dreams as a military spouse. But what does that look like practically? What does that look like as a mom of littles? Or as a CEO? That's what this week's guest is here to chat with us about. Meet Emilie Schario, a military spouse, mom of two, and the CEO and co-founder of Turbine, a financial software company solving inventory problems for businesses. Emilie knows firsthand the complexities of navigating military life while pursuing entrepreneurial aspirations. We chat about what this looks like in her life, and what she's found that helps her show up as a mom and at work. Better Together, Christine MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Growth Wheel Assessment Connect with Emilie https://www.linkedin.com/in/emilieschario/ http://linkedin.com/company/helloturbine/ https://www.helloturbine.com/ RESOURCES Work With Me Join The Free Community Free Clarity Workshop What Matters Most Worksheet Clarity Course Leave a Show Review. Pretty Please!
No one wants to think about war and global conflict and what that means for military spouses and their families. And yet, it's a part of “what we signed up for.” This week, I'm sharing about an amazing opportunity I had before we left Hawaii, and what I learned that will help us all better prepare for and navigate this military lifestyle. Better Together, Christine RESOURCES Work With Me Join The Free Community Free Clarity Workshop What Matters Most Worksheet Clarity Course Leave a Show Review. Pretty Please!
How does it feel to be a military spouse? Often what we expected…and what life actually looks like are not the same. But regardless of whether “you knew what you signed up for” this episode is meant to encourage you on what can sometimes be a discouraging journey. Plus, you'll get to hear a never-before-shared excerpt from my Grandma's memoir about life as a military spouse in the 1940s. You, my friend, are more than just a milspouse. Let's make the most of this life! Better Together, Christine RESOURCES Work With Me Join The Free Community Free Clarity Workshop What Matters Most Worksheet Clarity Course Leave a Show Review. Pretty Please!
How would your life change if each day you performed up to your full potential? That's the question posed in a book I recently read, and the topic of today's conversation. Today's episode is about helping you increase your results, lower your stress, become more confident, and live the life you are truly capable of living as a military spouse by doing one simple thing. Want to know what it is? Then let's chat! Better Together, Christine MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Join The Free Community RESOURCES Work With Me Free Clarity Workshop What Matters Most Worksheet Clarity Course Leave a Show Review. Pretty Please!
There are many different ways to serve. For some of us, it's signing up for active duty. For others of us, it's being married to someone who is serving. And for others, like today's guest, it's serving those who serve and their families. All of it is service. Today's conversation is about entrepreneurship, it's about finding your path to purpose, it's about navigating change, and it's about how we step into our full purpose and potential without burning ourselves out in the process. I can't wait to share this conversation with you! Better Together, Christine MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Join The Free Community Work With Me LEARN MORE ABOUT DOG TAG https://www.dogtaginc.org https://www.facebook.com/dogtagbakery/ https://www.instagram.com/dogtagbakery/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/dog-tag/ RESOURCES Free Clarity Workshop What Matters Most Worksheet Clarity Course Leave a Show Review. Pretty Please!
"Dear Christine, I don't feel like I'm in control of how I'm responding to my situation." I often say that we can't control our circumstances, but we can control how we respond to what happens. But sometimes when something triggers us, we feel unable to choose how we respond. So what can we do when we feel powerless to control what we're thinking and feeling, or how we're responding? Let's talk about it! Better Together, Christine RESOURCES Work With Me Join The Free Community Free Clarity Workshop What Matters Most Worksheet Clarity Course Leave a Show Review. Pretty Please!
In case you've been avoiding pretty much all news sources and weren't aware, Election Day is right around the corner. The good news is you still have a couple of weeks to request an absentee ballot, regardless of where you currently live. In this week's episode, I sit down with Alexis McDonald of Secure Families Initiative to break down the voting process, and how to ensure you can participate in this year's election. Alexis also shares why YOUR advocacy matters as a military spouse, and how you can advocate for the issues that impact military families. Better Together, Christine
After another summer PCS, I'm back to the podcast. This was my third OCONUS PCS (overseas move) in four years. I'm catching you up on what happened this summer, what I learned during this PCS, and what's ahead for us in the coming days. Better Together, Christine MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Milspouse Transformation Guide Join The Free Community Ep 206: The PCS Rollercoaster Has Begun (And Yes, I've Already Cried) 2024 Milspouse Transformation Series Ep 207: My Favorite Tool for Self-Discovery & Life Transformation Ep 208: How To Actually Rest Ep 209: Let's Talk About Military Spouse Wellness Ep 210: How to Fuel Your Body On A Budget Ep 211: How Spirituality Affects Military Spouse Mental Health Ep 212: What's So Important About Home Ep 213: How to Make Your Military Marriage Stronger Ep 214: Parenting Tips for Military Families Ep 215: Building Authentic Friendships as a Military Spouse Ep 216: How to Master Your Finances as a Military Family Ep 217: How to Flip the Script & Live With Purpose as a Milspouse RESOURCES Work With Me Free Clarity Workshop Clarity Course What Matters Most Worksheet Leave a Show Review. Pretty Please!
Welcome to the Milspouse Transformation Summer Series. Each week we focus on one area of our life that will help us truly live with more meaning and less overwhelm. The topics in this series are based on the 10 focus areas of the growth wheel, a free life assessment tool available in the Milspouse Transformation Guide. This episode focuses on the last key area of our life, and a crucial part of living a fulfilling life as a military spouse – your purpose. For this conversation, I invited Brittany Boccher to the show. Brittany is the creator of the Discovering Your Spark program for military spouses, sponsored by the USO. We talk about Brittany's own journey to “flip the script,” what she learned from the military spouse community, how the Discovering Your Spark program came to be, and what's possible when we choose to make the most of the life we have. Better Together, Christine MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Milspouse Transformation Guide Work With Me Connect with Brittany Discoveringyourspark.com USO Military Spouse FB Group IG: DiscoveringYourSpark 2024 Milspouse Transformation Series Ep 207: My Favorite Tool for Self-Discovery & Life Transformation Ep 208: How To Actually Rest Ep 209: Let's Talk About Military Spouse Wellness Ep 210: How to Fuel Your Body On A Budget Ep 211: How Spirituality Affects Military Spouse Mental Health Ep 212: What's So Important About Home Ep 213: How to Make Your Military Marriage Stronger Ep 214: Parenting Tips for Military Families Ep 215: Building Authentic Friendships as a Military Spouse Ep 216: How to Master Your Finances as a Military Family RESOURCES Join The Free Community Free Clarity Workshop What Matters Most Worksheet Clarity Course Leave a Show Review. Pretty Please!
Welcome to the Milspouse Transformation Summer Series. Each week, we focus on one particular area of our life that will help us truly live a life that we're excited about, one with more meaning and less overwhelm. The topics in this series are based on the 10 focus areas of the growth wheel, a free life assessment tool available in the Milspouse Transformation Guide. This week's episode is about managing our finances, both what we can do to stretch our dollars today, and what we can do to set ourselves and our families up for long-term success. This week's guest is Jerry Quinn, who served for over three decades in the military and now serves as the chief operating officer at the American Armed Forces Mutual Aid Association. Better Together, Christine MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Milspouse Transformation Guide Connect with AAFMAA AAFMAA.com Other Financial Resources https://www.militaryonesource.mil/resources/tools/military-relief-organizations-and-emergency-financial-help/ https://www.militaryonesource.mil/benefits/financial-counseling/ https://milmo.co https://usaaef.org/credit-debt/debt/debt-destroyer/time-for-debt-destruction/ 2024 Milspouse Transformation Series Ep 207: My Favorite Tool for Self-Discovery & Life Transformation Ep 208: How To Actually Rest Ep 209: Let's Talk About Military Spouse Wellness Ep 210: How to Fuel Your Body On A Budget Ep 211: How Spirituality Affects Military Spouse Mental Health Ep 212: What's So Important About Home Ep 213: How to Make Your Military Marriage Stronger Ep 214: Parenting Tips for Military Families Ep 215: Building Authentic Friendships as a Military Spouse RESOURCES Work With Me Join The Free Community Free Clarity Workshop What Matters Most Worksheet Clarity Course Leave a Show Review. Pretty Please!
Welcome to the Milspouse Transformation Summer Series. Each week, we focus on one particular area of our life that will help us truly live a life that we're excited about, one with more meaning and less overwhelm. The topics in this series are based on the 10 focus areas of the growth wheel, a free life assessment tool available in the Milspouse Transformation Guide. Loneliness and isolation are two things that many military spouses struggle with. This episode is all about building a community and friendships as a military spouse. My guest for this conversation is someone who has been very intentional about investing in people. Megan B. Brown is a seasoned military spouse, author, and the founder and executive director of MilspoCo. Can't wait for you to hear this very honest conversation about finding your people as a military spouse. Better Together, Christine MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Milspouse Transformation Guide Join The Free Community Milspouse Friendship Guide Connect with Megan MilspoCo IG: Megbrownwrites FB: Megbrownwrites Megbrownwrites.com Know What You Signed Up For Summoned: Answering a Call to the Impossible 2024 Milspouse Transformation Series Ep 207: My Favorite Tool for Self-Discovery & Life Transformation Ep 208: How To Actually Rest Ep 209: Let's Talk About Military Spouse Wellness Ep 210: How to Fuel Your Body On A Budget Ep 211: How Spirituality Affects Military Spouse Mental Health Ep 212: What's So Important About Home Ep 213: How to Make Your Military Marriage Stronger Ep 214: Parenting Tips for Military Families RESOURCES Work With Me Join The Free Community Free Clarity Workshop What Matters Most Worksheet Clarity Course Leave a Show Review. Pretty Please!
This summer we are working our way through the Milspouse Transformation Series, an entire series focused on small shifts you can make today as a military spouse, that can transform your life and lead to some really big results. The topics in this series are based on the 10 focus areas of the growth wheel, a free life assessment tool available in the Milspouse Transformation Guide. Last week we focused on strengthening our marriage relationship. One of the statistics Dr. Lindsay shared was that after having kids, 95% of couples reported a decline in happiness. Because, as much as we love them, kids take a lot of focused time and attention. That's why this week's episode is focused on your relationship with your kids. We discuss: Some of the added challenges of parenting military-connected kids How to set and hold boundaries How you as the parent can remain calm Ways to intentionally invest in your children Better Together, Christine MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Milspouse Transformation Guide Work With Me Join The Free Community Find Me On The ‘Gram Connect with Kathy https://www.life-change-coaching.co.uk 2024 Milspouse Transformation Series Ep 207: My Favorite Tool for Self-Discovery & Life Transformation Ep 208: How To Actually Rest Ep 209: Let's Talk About Military Spouse Wellness Ep 210: How to Fuel Your Body On A Budget Ep 211: How Spirituality Affects Military Spouse Mental Health Ep 212: What's So Important About Home Ep 213: How to Make Your Military Marriage Stronger RESOURCES Free Clarity Workshop What Matters Most Worksheet Clarity Course Leave a Show Review. Pretty Please!
Welcome back to our Summer Milspouse Transformation Series, an entire series focused on small shifts you can make today as a military spouse, that can transform your life and lead to some really big results. Each week, we focus on one particular area of our life that will help us truly live a life that we're excited about, one with more meaning and less overwhelm. This week we are focused on your relationship with your spouse or significant other. And for this conversation, I invited Dr. Lindsay Cavanaugh back onto the show. My first conversation with Dr. Lindsay is still one of the most downloaded episodes of the show. She is a military spouse, psychologist, marriage coach, and the host of the Married After Kids podcast. In other words, she absolutely gets how hard military marriage can be, and WHAT YOU CAN DO to create the marriage you want. Better Together, Christine MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Milspouse Transformation Guide Join The Free Community Ep 62. Don't Let Military Life Wreck Your Marriage with Dr. Lindsay Cavanaugh Connect with Dr. Lindsay IG: MarriedAfterKids Podcast: Married After Kids Free 30 Min Intervention Call 2024 Milspouse Transformation Series Ep 207: My Favorite Tool for Self-Discovery & Life Transformation Ep 208: How To Actually Rest Ep 209: Let's Talk About Military Spouse Wellness Ep 210: How to Fuel Your Body On A Budget Ep 211: How Spiritual Health Affects Military Spouse Mental Health Ep 212: What's So Important About Home RESOURCES Join The Free Community Work With Me Free Clarity Workshop What Matters Most Worksheet Clarity Course Leave a Show Review. Pretty Please!
This summer we are working our way through the Milspouse Transformation Series, an entire series focused on small shifts you can make today as a military spouse, that can transform your life and lead to some really big results. The topics in this series are based on the 10 focus areas of the growth wheel, a free life assessment tool available in the Milspouse Transformation Guide. This topic is near and dear to my heart, as someone who has lived in seven homes in ten years. This episode is going to be a little bit different from every other episode in the series. I'll tell you why inside today's episode… Better Together, Christine MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Milspouse Transformation Guide The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up by Marie Kondo The Life-Giving Home by Sally Clarkson and Sarah Clarkson Episodes About Home Ep 31: How To Turn Your Rental House Into a Home Ep 32: How To Create “Home” Wherever You Live Ep 68: How to Declutter Your Home Before Moving Ep 107. Simple Home Décor Hacks to Make Your Military Rental Feel More Like Home 2024 Milspouse Transformation Series Ep 207: My Favorite Tool for Self-Discovery & Life Transformation Ep 208: How To Actually Rest Ep 209: Let's Talk About Military Spouse Wellness Ep 210: How to Fuel Your Body On A Budget Ep 211: How Spirituality Affects Military Spouse Mental Health RESOURCES Work With Me Join The Free Community Free Clarity Workshop What Matters Most Worksheet Clarity Course Leave a Show Review. Pretty Please!
This summer we are working our way through the Milspouse Transformation Series, an entire series focused on small shifts you can make today as a military spouse, that can transform your life and lead to some really big results. Each week, we focus on one particular area of our life that will help us truly live a life that we're excited about, one with more meaning and less overwhelm. There's one aspect of our health and well-being that we haven't talked as much about on the podcast. This is perhaps because we don't always have great language for it. However, research indicates that it deeply impacts our mental and emotional well-being. So today we're diving into our spiritual health. I sit down with Dr. Sharita Knobloch (also a milspouse) to discuss her research on religion, spirituality, and military spouse mental health. I can't wait to share this conversation with you! Better Together, Christine MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Milspouse Transformation Guide Connect with Sharita FB: SharitaKnobloch IG: SharitaKnobloch Sharita.knobloch at gmail.com 2024 Milspouse Transformation Series Ep 207: My Favorite Tool for Self-Discovery & Life Transformation Ep 208: How To Actually Rest as a Milspouse Ep 209: Let's Talk About Military Spouse Wellness Ep 210: How to Fuel Your Body On A Budget RESOURCES Work With Me Join The Free Community Free Clarity Workshop What Matters Most Worksheet Clarity Course Leave a Show Review. Pretty Please!
This summer we are working our way through the Milspouse Transformation Series, an entire series focused on small shifts you can make today as a military spouse, that can transform your life and lead to some really big results. The topics in this series are based on the 10 focus areas of the growth wheel, a free life assessment tool available in the Milspouse Transformation Guide. Today we are talking specifically about nutrition and how to be healthy on a budget. Fueling our bodies is important, but trying to figure out how to eat well is can sometimes feel overwhelming. That's why I'm so excited to introduce you to today's guest, Heather Campbell. She is a family nutrition expert, researcher, and military spouse advocate. Together we unpack ways to prioritize your health and nutrition in a lifestyle full of uncertainty, change, and transition. We talk about making healthy choices during a stressful PCS, how to encourage healthy eating for the whole family (even those picky eaters), and ways to save money at your local grocery store or commissary. Better Together, Christine MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Milspouse Transformation Guide Connect with Heather IG: Glory Nutrition LinkedIn The Warrior's Table Cookbook Fuel the Homefront Workshop 2024 Milspouse Transformation Series Ep 207: My Favorite Tool for Self-Discovery & Life Transformation Ep 208: How To Actually Rest Ep 209: Let's Talk About Military Spouse Wellness RESOURCES Work With Me Join The Free Community Free Clarity Workshop What Matters Most Worksheet Clarity Course Leave a Show Review. Pretty Please!
This summer we are working our way through the Milspouse Transformation Series, an entire series focused on small shifts you can make today as a military spouse, that can transform your life and lead to some really big results. Each week, we focus on one particular area of our life that will help us truly live a life that we're excited about, one with more meaning and less overwhelm. Today's conversation is with Evie King, the 2023 AFI Military Spouse of the Year, and the Executive Director of In-Dependent, a wellness community built by military spouses for military spouses. We discuss why having specific wellness resources for military spouses matters, and how we can invest in our mental and emotional well-being. Better Together, Christine MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Work With Me Milspouse Transformation Guide Ep 207: My Favorite Tool for Self-Discovery & Life Transformation https://in-dependent.org RESOURCES Join The Free Community Free Clarity Workshop What Matters Most Worksheet Life Assessment Discover Who You Are Meant to Be Work With Me Leave a Show Review. Pretty Please!
This summer we are working our way through the Milspouse Transformation Series, an entire series focused on small shifts you can make today as a military spouse, that can transform your life and lead to some really big results. The topics in this series are based on the 10 focus areas of the growth wheel, a free life assessment tool available in the Milspouse Transformation Guide. This week we are unpacking the foundation for creating a fulfilling life as a military spouse: A life built on a foundation of rest and play, rather than hustle and grind. This is about how we build a life with MORE MEANING and LESS OVERWHELM. I sit down with Chrissie Kenaston, military spouse, entrepreneur, author, and mom of three to talk about what rest actually looks like as a busy military spouse. Can't wait to share this conversation with you! Better Together, Christine MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Milspouse Transformation Guide Join The Free Community Ep 207: My Favorite Tool for Self-Discovery & Life Transformation Connect With Chrissie Chrissiekenaston.com What If I Name Her Grace? IG: ChrissieKenaston RESOURCES Work With Me Free Clarity Workshop What Matters Most Worksheet Clarity Course Leave a Show Review. Pretty Please!
Welcome to More Than A Milspouse, (formerly The Milspouse Mastermind Show), the podcast for military spouses who want to live with MORE meaning and LESS overwhelm. I am launching a brand-new series for summer, entitled MilSpouse Transformation series. Because it can be hard to think about personal and professional growth, when we're just trying to make it through a PCS, a deployment, or even through an average day. But a journey of self-discovery, transformation, and ultimately creating a life you love is possible as a military spouse. And this summer, we're going to talk about how tiny tweaks and small shifts can lead to some major results. This is not about having more time or bandwidth in your schedule, it's about working with what you have, where you are, to create a life you're excited about. This episode we're kicking off the series and talking about my favorite tool for self-discovery, setting goals, and life transformation as a military spouse. Can't wait to unpack this with you! Better Together, Christine MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Growth Wheel Life Assessment Unlocking Identity Series: Ep 200. Part 1: You Are More Than A Milspouse Ep 201. Part 2: Where Do I Begin? Ep 202. Part 3: What Matters Most to Me? Ep 203. Part 4: The #1 Question to Ask Yourself Ep 204. Part 5: Frustrated to Fulfilled RESOURCES Join The Free Community Free Clarity Workshop What Matters Most Worksheet Discover Who You Are Meant to Be Work With Me Leave a Show Review. Pretty Please!
Welcome to More Than A Milspouse, (formerly The Milspouse Mastermind Show), the podcast for military spouses who want to live with MORE meaning and LESS overwhelm. It's the time of year, often known in military circles as PCS season. Yes, military families PCS throughout the year. But summer is a popular time for a permanent change of station (PCS), especially if you have school-aged kids. I've lived in seven houses in the last 10 years, and am currently navigating my third OCONUS PCS (overseas move) in four years. One might think that I should be an expert on moving by now, but I'm not. And in this episode, I'm pulling back the curtain to talk about why this PCS has challenged me in brand new ways (and yes, I've already cried). Want to hear all the juicy details? Then grab a cup of coffee and come join me for story time. Better Together, Christine MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Leave a Show Review. Pretty Please! 2024 PCS Series: Ep 193. Checklists, Binders & Labels, Oh My! Ep 194. Another Move, God?? Ep 195. “I Can't Deal with the Change of Moving” Ep 196. How to Feel Happier, Regardless of Where You Live RESOURCES Join The Free Community Free Clarity Workshop What Matters Most Worksheet Life Assessment Discover Who You Are Meant to Be Work With Me
I've been a military spouse for almost 15 years. And in that time, I've seen a lot of evolution in what it means to be a military spouse, what opportunities are available for military spouses, and how military spouses are viewed. In some ways, the change has been really good. And in some ways, the change is not all for the better. But my experience as a military spouse is just a drop in the bucket compared to the history of what it means to be a military spouse in the last 100 years. Today's conversation is definitely one you don't want to miss! I sit down with Corie Weathers to discuss her new book, Military Culture Shift: The Impact of War, Money, and Generational Perspective on Morale, Retention and Leadership. We discuss how military culture has shifted over the decades, what that means for military spouses, and what you and I can do to continue to shift the culture in a positive direction for the future. Better Together, Christine MENTIONS Leave a Show Review. Pretty Please! Connect with Corie www.corieweathers.com Military Culture Shift Sacred Spaces RESOURCES Work With Me Join The Free Community Free Clarity Workshop What Matters Most Worksheet Life Assessment Discover Who You Are Meant to Be
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 begin the journey to unlock your true identity. On day three, we unpacked the three elements of purpose, and explored how to figure out what matters most to you. And on day four, we talked about the #1 question to ask on the quest to unlock your identity. Today, we're going to tie a bow on unlocking identity and talk about how we truly figure out who we are, what we want, and what our purpose is, so that we can ultimately trade our frustration with life for fulfillment as a military spouse, which is what this podcast and community exists to do. Better Together, Christine MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Unlock Your Identity: Milspouse Appreciation SALE RESOURCES Join The Free Community Free Clarity Workshop What Matters Most Worksheet Life Assessment Discover Who You Are Meant to Be Work With Me Leave a Show Review. Pretty Please!
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 begin the journey to unlock your true identity. On day three, we unpacked the three elements of purpose, and explored how to figure out what matters most to you. Today, we're diving into one of my favorite topics, the second element of finding purpose. And I'm sharing the #1 question you should be asking. Asking this question changed everything for me. And I know it will for you as well. Better Together, Christine MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Episode 189: What Holds Military Spouses Back & How to Find Your Purpose RESOURCES Join The Free Community Free Clarity Workshop What Matters Most Worksheet Life Assessment Discover Who You Are Meant to Be Work With Me Leave a Show Review. Pretty Please!
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 begin the journey to unlock your true identity. Today, we're talking about the essence of who you are at your core, and how to figure out what matters most to you. Better Together, Christine MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE What Matters Most Worksheet Milspouse Purpose Playbook RESOURCES Join The Free Community Free Clarity Workshop What Matters Most Worksheet Life Assessment Discover Who You Are Meant to Be Work With Me Leave a Show Review. Pretty Please!
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 unlock our true identity. I'll share three practical actions you can take to help you reconnect with yourself. Better Together, Christine MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Join The Free Community RESOURCES Free Clarity Workshop What Matters Most Worksheet Life Assessment Discover Who You Are Meant to Be Work With Me Leave a Show Review. Pretty Please!
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 yourself. My goal is to give you a practical set of tools to help you get the clarity you need…so that you can unlock your purpose and potential, and ultimately transform your life from the inside out. Better Together, Christine MENTIONS What Matters Most Worksheet RESOURCES Work With Me Join The Free Community Free Clarity Workshop What Matters Most Worksheet Life Assessment Discover Who You Are Meant to Be Leave a Show Review. Pretty Please!
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 about as a military spouse. No more going through the motions, feeling lost in the military lifestyle, and waiting for some future season to pursue your dreams. You have something to offer the world, my friend. It's time to discover who you are meant to be. Because together, we can change the world. Better Together, Christine RESOURCES Join The Free Community Free Clarity Workshop What Matters Most Worksheet Life Assessment Discover Who You Are Meant to Be Work With Me Leave a Show Review. Pretty Please!
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 Life Assessment Discover Who You Are Meant to Be Leave a Show Review. Pretty Please!
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 of regulating your nervous system. Plus, you'll get to listen in as she coaches me through her process to help me tap into embodied joy in my life. If you are struggling to walk in joy in your current season of life, don't miss this episode. Better Together, Christine MENTIONS Work With Me Connect with Aj Thejoyweaver.com IG: thejoyweaver FB: TheJoyWeaver Red Thread: Weaving an Embodied Life of Joy RESOURCES Join The Free Community Free Clarity Workshop What Matters Most Worksheet Life Assessment Discover Who You Are Meant to Be Leave a Show Review. Pretty Please!
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 inspired by a statistic I read that blew my mind. I can't wait to share what the statistic was, and what it means for you as a military spouse. Better Together, Christine MENTIONS Work With Me RESOURCES Join The Free Community Free Clarity Workshop What Matters Most Worksheet Life Assessment Discover Who You Are Meant to Be Leave a Show Review. Pretty Please!
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 Work With Me RESOURCES Join The Free Community Free Clarity Workshop What Matters Most Worksheet Life Assessment Discover Who You Are Meant to Be Leave a Show Review. Pretty Please!
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 pain of a failed adoption, and the struggle of an unhealthy marriage. More importantly, we discuss how her life was transformed, and how she moved from a place of resentment and surviving to truly thriving. We unpack how she traded her loneliness for authentic friendships, how her marriage was dramatically transformed, and how she found purpose and meaning along the way. I hope this episode is an encouragement to you on your journey! Better Together, Christine MENTIONS Connect with Beth https://www.BethRunkle.com https://www.facebook.com/beth.runkle.writes https://www.instagram.com/beth.runkle.writes/ DOWNLOAD BETH'S FREE RESOURCE: https://www.bethrunkle.com/10tipsforathrivingmilitarymarriage RESOURCES Work With Me Join The Free Community Free Clarity Workshop What Matters Most Worksheet Life Assessment Discover Who You Are Meant to Be Leave a Show Review. Pretty Please!
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 whether to use the provided moving company or do it yourself. But there's one crucial tip that not enough people are talking about. And that's what we're diving into today. Better Together, Christine MENTIONS Work With Me RESOURCES Join The Free Community Free Clarity Workshop What Matters Most Worksheet Life Assessment Discover Who You Are Meant to Be Leave a Show Review. Pretty Please!
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