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This is the one we saved for last. After two raw, honest, grace-filled episodes on the parts of motherhood nobody talks about — we brought the whole Women Soaring team together for this final motherhood episode. Tayler, Alora, Mary, and Clarissa. All four of us. All in. Because we believed the most honest conversation deserved the most voices around the table.In this final episode of the motherhood portion of our mini-series Things Christian Women Don't Say Out Loud, we go straight into the question nobody wants to answer out loud: Have you ever looked at your children and felt like you had absolutely nothing left to give?And we answer it. Honestly. Without the performance. Without the pretending. Just four moms who have been in the thick of it — three kids in diapers, 5pm with nothing eaten, the kind of tired that sleep doesn't fix — talking about what actually got them through.In this episode we talk about:What it actually feels like to have nothing left — and what to do in that momentThree kids in diapers, non-stop days, and the survival mode nobody prepares you forWhy "God will never give you more than you can handle" is NOT in the Bible — and what He actually does insteadElisabeth Elliott's "do the next thing" — the only strategy that works when the whole day feels impossibleThe sanctifying power of being given more than you can handleHow to rely on God's strength when your own is completely goneThe mom job description nobody signed up for — but billions of women are living every single dayFinding your community even when it doesn't look like what you expectedWhat happens when you show up anyway — and God meets you thereThe closing prayer over every mom listening who is running on empty right nowScripture anchors:Lamentations 3:22-23 — "His mercies are new every morning."2 Corinthians 12:9 — "My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness."This episode ends with a prayer over you. Over the mom who is barely holding on. Over the mom who hasn't eaten since breakfast. Over the mom who just needs someone to see her today. We see you. God sees you. And His mercies are new tomorrow.

More Than a Milspouse: Entrepreneurship, Community, and Not Waiting with Moni Host Ashley returns to the Ruck Up Buttercup podcast after a break and welcomes back guest Moni, an Air Force spouse whose family recently transitioned out of the military and is navigating the learning curve of retirement and new insurance while enjoying reduced stress and more family stability. Moni shares her shift from building military life apps to growing a public relations agency and founding the Association of Military Spouse Entrepreneurs (AMSE) in 2019 to provide a verified, supportive, 24/7 online community for military spouse business owners focused on collaboration, resources, and making money. They discuss how entrepreneurship can address underemployment, identity challenges, and flexibility through validating offers, pivoting, volunteering to build skills, and using platforms beyond social media. Moni previews the third annual More Than a Milspouse Summit (Oct 7–9 in Arlington, Texas) and closes with advice: don't wait. 00:00 Welcome Back Update 01:41 Moni Returns 02:56 Retirement Transition 05:17 From Apps to Agency 07:11 Why AMSE Started 11:26 Entrepreneurship Identity 14:27 AMSE Membership Portal 16:31 Elevating Spouse Voices 21:00 Social Media vs Community 24:32 Advice to Start Now 30:33 Volunteer To Break In 31:04 Self Taught Remote Skills 32:12 Winging It And Pivoting 34:35 Support Spouses Simply 34:59 Social Media As SEO 38:33 No Gatekeeping Community 40:17 Barriers And Passive Income 42:37 LinkedIn And Confidence 44:28 More Than A Milspouse Summit 51:13 Summit Details And Tickets 54:25 Final Advice Dont Wait Find Moni Here: Website: https://amseagency.com/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/amseage IG : https://www.instagram.com/amseagency/ncy LI :https://www.linkedin.com/company/assocofmilitaryspouseentrepreneurs/?viewAsMember=true TW: @theamseagency Reach Ashley at ashleybrown@deployedlove.org

You said yes to him. Then you said yes to the uniform. And nobody told you how heavy both would feel at the same time.In this episode, we're saying OUT LOUD what so many Christian military wives are whispering behind closed doors — I love my husband, but military life is tearing my marriage apart. The deployments. The loneliness. The parenting alone. The reunions that don't feel like the movies. The distance that grows even when he's home. The guilt you feel for struggling when you "knew what you signed up for."We see you. We hear you. And this is a safe place to finally say it.Because loving God, loving your husband, AND being exhausted by this life are not mutually exclusive — and it's time we talked about it.

On this episode of the Your Next Mission® video podcast,SMA Tilley welcomes Jessica Manfre, LCSW — Military Events Manager at Recurrent Military, Director of MilSpouseFest, licensed therapist, author of Never Alone, and proud Coast Guard spouse of 21+ years. Jessica oversees 8+ MilSpouseFest events a year (presented by USAA) on bases across the country and now internationally and works alongside founder Curtez Riggs on the Military Influencer Conference (MIC).  In this episode, Jessica and SMA Tilley dig into:  The biggest challenges facing Military spouses today (community, child care, mental health, employment). Why the Military Spouse is the ultimate force multiplier. How MilSpouseFest brings free, family-friendly programming to bases nationwide. Upcoming 2026 stops: Norfolk Naval Base May 12, Osan AB & Camp Humphreys South Korea Oct 20–21, and Puerto Rico in December. What MIC 2026 in Tampa really is (hint: "influencer" means LEADER, not TikTok dancer). Real talk on PCS, deployment, isolation, and finding your people. This year the MIC 2026, is September 23–26 at the JW Marriott in Tampa, FL, where nearly 4,000 attendees are expected. Whether you're a Servicemember, Veteran, Milspouse, Milpreneur, content creator, or military-connected brand, this is THE event of the year. Eligible to attend MilSpouseFest? Active, Guard, Reserve, AND Veteran Spouses — all welcome, kids included. milspousefest.com | militaryinfluencer.com | yournextmission.org

You said yes to him. Then you said yes to the uniform. And nobody told you how heavy both would feel at the same time.In this episode, we're saying OUT LOUD what so many Christian military wives are whispering behind closed doors — I love my husband, but military life is tearing my marriage apart. The deployments. The loneliness. The parenting alone. The reunions that don't feel like the movies. The distance that grows even when he's home. The guilt you feel for struggling when you "knew what you signed up for."We see you. We hear you. And this is a safe place to finally say it.Because loving God, loving your husband, AND being exhausted by this life are not mutually exclusive — and it's time we talked about it.

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 vulnerability, and surface-level conversations can keep us feeling lonely—even when we're surrounded by people. Cecilia shares what she's learned from years of military life about building meaningful friendships, going deeper faster, and why even short-term relationships can have a lasting impact. This conversation is for military spouses who feel lonely, disconnected, or unsure if it's worth putting themselves out there again. You'll walk away with practical mindset shifts, simple strategies for deeper conversations, and encouragement to stop waiting for “the perfect season” to build community. Topics covered in this episode include: Why military spouse friendships feel different How to make friends when you move often Moving from surface-level conversations to deeper connections The role of vulnerability and honesty in friendship Why receiving help can strengthen relationships Finding joy and gratitude through meaningful connection Better Together, Christine   MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Connect with Cecilia  Heart of Friendship Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-heart-of-friendship-how-to-make-friends/id1735453749 https://www.ceceliacurtis.com   RESOURCES The Milspouse Connection Toolkit Work With Me Join The Free Community Free Clarity Workshop What Matters Most Worksheet Clarity Course Leave a Show Review. Pretty Please!

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 reflecting on what five years of conversations with military spouses have taught me about identity, resilience, personal and professional growth, and navigating military life. This episode is both a celebration and a reflection on what it means to be more than a military spouse while navigating deployments, PCS moves, and constant life transitions. Better Together, Christine ✨ If this podcast has resonated with you over the years, consider sharing this episode with another military spouse who needs to hear it. And if you haven't already, leaving a review helps more military spouses discover the show.   RESOURCES Work With Me Join The Free Community Free Clarity Workshop What Matters Most Worksheet Clarity Course Leave a Show Review. Pretty Please!

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 ineffective. You'll learn the three biggest myths about change, why willpower and motivation don't work long-term, and how shame keeps military spouses stuck in cycles of starting over. We'll also introduce a more compassionate, sustainable approach to habit change—one that works with real military life, not against it. Better Together, Christine 00:00 – Why habit change feels so hard 04:00 – How beliefs about change keep us stuck 05:00 – Myths about change 12:30 – What actually happens when change fails 13:30 – Why this hits military spouses harder 16:45 – What if the problem isn't you?   MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Book: Tiny Habits — BJ Fogg (Referenced in comparison) Atomic Habits and The Power of Habit   RESOURCES Work With Me Join The Free Community Free Clarity Workshop What Matters Most Worksheet Clarity Course Leave a Show Review. Pretty Please!  

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 survival mode—even when military life remains unpredictable. In this episode, I cover: Why stress makes change feel so difficult How military life keeps many spouses stuck in fight-or-flight What nervous system regulation actually means (and what it doesn't) The difference between reacting and responding under stress Small daily practices that support long-term regulation Your body is not the problem—it's your secret weapon. And when you learn to listen instead of push through, real change becomes possible. 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 Episode 220 of the Transition Drill Podcast, dive into the remarkable journey of Surinder Goode, a woman who never needed a title or uniform to stand tall in a community built on grit, sacrifice, and service. Her life is a powerful reflection of what it means to build identity, purpose, and resilience alongside a spouse serving at the highest levels of Naval Special Warfare.Before she ever stepped foot in America, Surinder was already fighting expectations. Growing up in a traditional Indian household, she rejected the path chosen for her and chose freedom instead. She left home, lived in her car, built a life with her own two hands, and then followed opportunity across continents during a time of global conflict. That independence shaped her long before she met her future husband, a Navy SEAL.In Coronado, she entered the special operations world with humor, strength, and honesty, not through rank or entitlement, but through her own merit. She built a thriving on-base coffee business where service members found community, laughter, and honest conversation. Every cup poured came with respect, tough love, and encouragement for those carrying the weight of unseen missions and silent burdens. Today, she has transitioned herself to hosting her own podcast, The Goode Show, diving into the unfiltered realities of military life, entrepreneurship, and identity.Surinder speaks directly to military spouses, veterans, and first responders who understand isolation, transition stress, and personal sacrifice. She shares how she navigated deployments, motherhood, shifting identity, and the emotional challenges that come when the uniform finally comes off. Her story reminds us that family serves too, independence matters, and love requires hard conversations and relentless honesty.If you are a veteran, active-duty service member, military spouse, or first responder seeking real insight on identity, transition, resilience, and staying grounded through chaos and change, this interview will speak to you. Surinder embodies humor, truth, loyalty, and strength, and her voice is one every service family should hear. This is not a story about living behind a warrior. It is a story about living beside one.The best podcast for military veterans, police officers, firefighters, and first responders preparing for veteran transition and life after service. Helping you plan and implement strategies to prepare for your transition into civilian life.Follow the show and share it with another veteran or first responder who would enjoy this.CONNECT WITH THE PODCAST:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/paulpantani/WEBSITE: https://www.transitiondrillpodcast.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulpantani/SIGN-UP FOR THE NEWSLETTER:https://transitiondrillpodcast.com/home#aboutQUESTIONS OR COMMENTS:paul@transitiondrillpodcast.comREAD MORE ABOUT / CONNECT WITH SURINDER GOODEhttps://www.transitiondrillpodcast.com/post/surinder-goode-a-military-spouse's-journey-of-grit-identity-and-purposeSPONSORS:GRND CollectiveGet 15% off your purchaseLink: https://thegrndcollective.com/Promo Code: TRANSITION15Blue Line RoastingGet 10% off your purchaseLink: https://bluelineroasting.comPromocode: Transition10Frontline OpticsGet 10% off your purchaseLink: https://frontlineoptics.comPromocode: Transition10

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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 stories can elevate the voices of military families and create real change This conversation is such a timely reminder that our experiences matter and that when we share them, we not only connect with others but also help people outside the military community understand our lives and needs. Better Together, Christine   MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Get the Book: The Military Stories You've Been Told and the Ones You Need to Hear by Jennifer Barnhill Connect with Jennifer www.jenniferbarnhill.com LinkedIn Instagram Substack RESOURCES Work With Me Join The Free Community Free Clarity Workshop Clarity Course Leave a Show Review. Pretty Please!

In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Amelia Duran Stanton, author of The Lotus Within, to discuss effective time management and self-prioritization for military spouses.   We dive into practical strategies to support your life as More Than a Milspouse, including simple daily routines, the role of core values, deciding on “big rocks”, and actionable tips like the Eisenhower Matrix. You'll leave this episode feeling empowered to make the most of the time you have. Better Together, Christine   MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Ep 235: A Simple Start to Self-Care for Military Spouses Connect with Dr. Amelia Duran Stanton https://www.ameliads.com Facebook Instagram LinkedIn  The Lotus Within   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 — where we're taking intentional steps to reset your life one focus area at a time using the Clarity Compass, our free self-assessment tool designed for military spouses. This week, we're diving into one of the most important — and often most challenging — areas of military life: friendships. Making friends as a military spouse isn't always easy, especially when you're constantly moving, solo parenting, or just plain exhausted. But authentic community matters, and it is possible. In this powerful conversation, I'm joined by military missionary, author, and community builder Megan B. Brown. Megan shares her personal story of learning to drop the mask, embrace her true self, and build deep, meaningful connections — even in a lifestyle that often feels isolating. In This Episode, You'll Learn: Why authentic friendships are built, not found How masking and perfectionism can get in the way of real connection What to look for when building a community that actually supports you Don't forget to download your free Milspouse Friendship Guide for practical tips on overcoming awkward conversations and building better connections: milspousemastermind.com/connection Better Together, Christine   MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Milspouse Transformation Guide Join The Free Community Connect with Megan MilspoCo IG: Megbrownwrites FB: Megbrownwrites Megbrownwrites.com Know What You Signed Up For Summoned: Answering a Call to the Impossible   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 Ep 243: Fueling Your Body as a Milspouse Ep 244: Spiritual Health Matters Too Ep 245: A House or a Home? Ep 246: Keeping Love Alive in Military Life Ep 247: Helping Military Kids Thrive   RESOURCES Work With Me Join The Free Community Free Clarity Workshop What Matters Most Worksheet Clarity Course Leave a Show Review. Pretty Please!

Exclusive Interview with Josh Turner Episode Description: Join us for an intimate, one-on-one conversation with country music star Josh Turner. In this special episode, we strip away the typical interview format for a more personal dialogue where we each asked the questions that mattered most to us. Get ready for candid insights and meaningful conversation with one of country music's most authentic voices. Featured Guest: Josh Turner - Country music singer, songwriter, and performer Episode Highlights: Intimate Q&A format with focused, meaningful questions Candid insights from Josh Turner Personal dialogue beyond the typical interview structure Exclusive access and behind-the-scenes conversation Special Thanks: A huge thank you to Capital Concerts for making this incredible interview opportunity possible. Upcoming Events: Don't miss Capital Concerts' July 4th celebration 8PM EST/7CST on PBS- tune in for an incredible patriotic event! We love how our listeners support the mission of AMSE and the Owning Up podcast. As we continue to grow, advocate, and support military spouse entrepreneurs, we wanted to offer that same chance to you, our listeners. For only $5 - you can increase our reach within our community - locally, nationally, and globally. Visit Glow.fm/owningup to become an Owning Up supporter today!  We'd love to have you join our fantastic community! Join the ASSOC. OF MILITARY SPOUSE ENTREPRENEUR COMMUNITY: https://www.amsemembers.com/ Learn more about AMSE at www.amseagency.com Follow Monika Jefferson on Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook  Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, and Facebook

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

Join me for a deeply moving conversation with Scott Hastings, who will be performing at the Capital Concerts National Memorial Day Concert on May 26th at 8pm EST. You can watch live on PBS or stream on Facebook and YouTube. This interview is filled with genuine, heartfelt moments that will stay with you long after listening. Scott opens up in ways that are both vulnerable and inspiring - you'll want to have tissues nearby. Don't miss this touching episode that captures the true spirit of Memorial Day and the power of music to honor those who served. We love how our listeners support the mission of AMSE and the Owning Up podcast. As we continue to grow, advocate, and support military spouse entrepreneurs, we wanted to offer that same chance to you, our listeners. For only $5 - you can increase our reach within our community - locally, nationally, and globally. Visit Glow.fm/owningup to become an Owning Up supporter today!  We'd love to have you join our fantastic community! Join the ASSOC. OF MILITARY SPOUSE ENTREPRENEUR COMMUNITY: https://www.amsemembers.com/ Learn more about AMSE at www.amseagency.com Follow Monika Jefferson on Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook  Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, and Facebook  

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!

Wives of the Armed forces co-founders and content creators, Jen Ferrell and Kirst Navaroli, talk about their unique corner of the internet where thousands of military spouses share experiences as they live the chaotic military lifestyle, support their spouses, one another, and the mission. Jen and Kirst share how they became military spouses, how they met and found themselves leaning on one another for support, and began to grow their online community of "virtual military besties." SCUTTLEBUTT VA plans to drop co-pays for all telehealth services Meet CHAPPIE - the Space Force nuclear material sniffing robot. Support military spouse and veteran-owned businesses while checking off your holiday shopping list. Special Guest: Wives of the Armed Forces.

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!

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!

Anna Larson, the founder of Milspouse Transition, is on a mission to help military spouses around the world navigate successfully out of active duty military life and on to finding new adventures. They do this by providing tools, resources, information, and community to support every military spouse the way they need it. The post MMP #1041: The Milspouse Transition to Civilian Life first appeared on Mission: Milspouse.

Anna Larson, the founder of Milspouse Transition, is on a mission to help military spouses around the world navigate successfully out of active duty military life and on to finding new adventures. They do this by providing tools, resources, information, and community to support every military spouse the way they need it. The post MMP #1041: The Milspouse Transition to Civilian Life first appeared on Mission: Milspouse.

AMSE (Association of Military Spouse Entrepreneurs) connects Military Spouse entrepreneurs with the tools and resources needed to become successful in launching and growing their businesses. AMSE is an exclusive community for Military Spouse Entrepreneurs to start, scale, and sustain their business. The post MMP #1039: The Importance of Investing in Yourself as a Milspouse first appeared on Mission: Milspouse.

AMSE (Association of Military Spouse Entrepreneurs) connects Military Spouse entrepreneurs with the tools and resources needed to become successful in launching and growing their businesses. AMSE is an exclusive community for Military Spouse Entrepreneurs to start, scale, and sustain their business. The post MMP #1039: The Importance of Investing in Yourself as a Milspouse first appeared on Mission: Milspouse.

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!

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 everyday life for a life of meaning (without ever changing your circumstances)...then keep listening!  Better Together, Christine  MENTIONS Work With Me   Connect with Steven www.instagram.com/steven_leapley_official www.leapleyenterprises.com   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!

30 Before 30 Milspouse Edition In today's NEW episode, Juliana Hauska, our Executive Director at Mission: Milspouse, shares her 30 things that she has learned before hitting the big 3-0! Being a military spouse adds its own flavor to the mix from decoding acronyms to perfecting the art of packing at the speed of light. Whether […] The post MMP #1029: Mini Cast – 30 Before 30 Milspouse Edition first appeared on Mission: Milspouse.

Tune into this special episode to hear what's going on with Jen, some reflections on the past five years and what's coming for the podcast, and how to stay connected.  Mentioned in this episode:  Get Jen's new book here! https://books2read.com/MilspouseMatters Get Jen's first book, You Are Not Alone: Encouragement for the Heart of a Military Spouse here: https://amzn.to/3T4zkzY  See Jen at the Tucson Book Festival, March 9-10, 2024! Come say hi to me at the W. Brand Publishing booth. Get more info here: https://tucsonfestivalofbooks.org/ All Milspouse Matters episodes and military spouse content is here: milspousematters.com Jen's writing, updates on book, and her author journey are here: jen-mcdonald.com ---- Socials: Follow on Instagram: https://bit.ly/MMPInsta  Follow on Facebook: https://bit.ly/MMPodFacebook  Follow on TikTok: https://bit.ly/MMPodTikTok  Follow on Twitter: https://bit.ly/MMPodTwitter  Subscribe on YouTube: https://bit.ly/MMPodYouTube

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 is, why it might not be the answer you're looking for, and what you can do instead that will help you stop mentally doubting yourself, improve your self-confidence, and ultimately help you reach your goals and dreams. Better Together, Christine   MENTIONS Episode 119: How to Tap Into Joy as a Milspouse Self-Compassion: The Proven Power of Being Kind to Yourself by Dr Kristen Neff   RESOURCES Work With Me Find Your Tribe Free Clarity Workshop What Matters Most Worksheet Life Assessment Discover Who You Are Meant to Be Leave a Show Review. Pretty Please!  

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 does that mean for you and for your identity?   That's the question I explore with Jen McDonald. Jen is an award-winning author and podcaster. She's the author of the book, You Are Not Alone: Encouragement for the Heart of a Military Spouse, and Milspouse Matters: Sharing Strength Through Our Stories, which was released in October 2023. Jen is the host of the Milspouse Matters podcast and The Christian Milspouse podcast, with a mission to strengthen and encourage military spouses.  Better Together, Christine   MENTIONS Leave a Show Review Connect with Jen jen-mcdonald.com Facebook Instagram Milspouse Matters Book You Are Not Alone: Encouragement for the Heart of a Military Spouse    RESOURCES Free Unstuck Coaching Session Free Clarity Workshop Self-Guided Clarity Course Free Milspouse Community What Matters Most Worksheet Design a Life You Love Assessment

In our latest mini-cast episode, Sarah Robichaud, our Director of Administration, chats about the ups and downs of traveling home for the holidays as a military family. She shares some of her own experiences, as well as a few tips to help ensure that you have the holly-jolliest holiday season. The post MMP #1019: Home For The Holidays (Milspouse Edition) first appeared on Mission: Milspouse.

Calling all military spouses AND frequent travelers: Do not miss this bonus episode! Today we're thrilled to have Jen McDonald of Milspouse Matters join us on the podcast. Jen is full of wisdom and warmth as well as practical tips and advice on how to weather a marriage separated by distance and the unique challenges of military life. Tune in and be encouraged by her story!     Episode highlights include:  The parts of military life that Jen was NOT prepared for  The realities of deployment and reintegration  Practical things that helped her marriage stay connected during deployment    Subscribe to Podcast Email to make sure you never miss an episode. When you sign up, you will get our 4 Week Connection Challenge for free! Plus you will get noteworthy quotes, resources, and more delivered straight to your inbox.   *Music for this podcast is created by Noah Copeland. Check him out here!  MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:  Enter the Giveaway over on Instagram!  Find Jen on Facebook, Instagram and on Twitter (X)  Get Jen's Amazon bestselling book: You Are Not Alone: Encouragement for the Heart of a Military Spouse And her new book Milspouse Matters: Sharing Strength Through Our Stories She also has several Military Spouse Resources on her site (including the The 5-Day Deployment Devotional and deployment resources for families and kids). Jen has graciously offered our listeners 10% off when you use the code marriage10 at checkout! (Discount available through 12/31/23.)  Resources for kids / families:  The Comfort Crew for Military Kids Military Child Education Coalition Military Kids Connect   Military OneSource (info and support for families) Military and Family Life Counseling Program (free!)

On today's show, Kathleen Palmer, our Director of Content, interviews our very own Amie Fisher as she shares with us tips and tricks about owning your identity as military spouse, maximizing the opportunities inherent in that role and raising healthy military kids. The post MMP #1016: Milspouse, Milparent, Mil-Life first appeared on Mission: Milspouse.

Sometimes good ideas can become problematic. Last week on the podcast, we talked about how a positive mindset can turn into toxic positivity and how “embracing the suck” can actually lead us to resentment, rather than helping us overcome adversity. The key to tapping into the best of both these concepts lies in becoming aware of our feelings and emotions, so that we can process them in a healthy way. While this process begins with mindfulness, and bringing awareness to what we're thinking and feeling, there's a little more to the story. Awareness alone is not enough. Today I'm walking you through a specific process that you can use to increase your focus, improve your mental health and transform your life (in only 10 minutes a day). Ready to learn more? Let's go. Better Together, Christine   MENTIONS Making Friends as a Milspouse Ep 113 – Unlock the Power of Mindfulness In Your Life (One Minute Mindfulness Practice) Ep 153 – Want to Live with Less Overwhelm? How a Morning Routine Can Help Ep 22 – How to Practically Own Your Day So It Doesn't Own You Headspace App – Free for Blue Star Families members https://www.thetappingsolution.com Cleaning Up Your Mental Mess by Dr. Caroline Leaf   RESOURCES Free Clarity Workshop: https://milspousemastermind.com/workshop Free Milspouse Community: https://milspousemastermind.com/community What Matters Most Worksheet: https://milspousemastermind.com/values  Design a Life You Love: https://milspousemastermind.com/growthwheel Self-Guided Clarity Course: https://morethanamilspouse.com Leave a Show Review: https://milspousemastermind.com/show Work With Me: milspousemastermind.com/unstuck

Sometimes life circumstances are hard. It sucks. But the real question is, what is the best way to respond to those circumstances? Is it better to just “embrace the suck” or “think more positively?” Which approach will actually lead you to resilience, true emotional health, and to thriving despite the obstacles in your way? The answer might surprise you. Better Together, Christine   MENTIONS Free Milspouse Clarity Workshop Ep 163: Are You Really Resilient?? Ep 165: How to Transform Your Life in 5 Minutes a Day Core Values Worksheet Free Milspouse Community    RESOURCES Design a Life You Love: https://milspousemastermind.com/growthwheel Self-Guided Clarity Course: https://morethanamilspouse.com Leave a Show Review: https://milspousemastermind.com/show Work With Me: milspousemastermind.com/unstuck