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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!

Laura thinks her bestfriend Ellen might be sleeping with her boyfriend after he's started to suggest the three of them all be together at one time. Find out what is going down on the Staycation Setup! Follow us on socials! @themorningmess

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!

This week on Sparkleside Chats, Ayu talks with magical creator Kiana Mai Khansmith about her animatic ⁠Pretty Pretty Please I Don't Want To Be A Magical Girl. You can find her on ⁠Tumblr, Twitter, Bluesky and Instagram.News: (1:00)W.i.t.c.h. live action reboot is in talks?Secret Jouju Magic Harmony film coming May 1stHello Osaka Season 2 confirmedCute High Earth Defense Club High Collar announcement livestream set for April 20thWhat I've watched: (3:30)Rainbow BubblegemTwinkle Catch TeeniepingMomentary LilyWitchy PreCure Mirai DaysPromise of WizardMain Topic: (10:00)Big City GreensPokemonLove LiveOjamajo DoremiSailor MoonBeybladeShugo CharaKamichama KarinPhantom Thief Saint TailPhantom Thief JeanneAngel's FriendsPreCureMadoka MagicaNurse Angel Ririka SOSHana no Ko LunlunPowerpuff Girls Z Winx ClubW.i.t.c.hSleepless DomainAcro TripDelicious in DungeonMy Happy MarriageDandadanLolirockMiraculousCreamy MamiCardcaptor SakuraStar Vs The Forces of EvilUtenaMusic featured:"Her Song"Original podcast music by Hazel, @⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠afewbruises⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Keep up to date with the Magical Girl Media Google Calendar!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Submit your ideas to the podcast here!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Buy Ayu wishlist gifts from Throne!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join our Discord!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Commission Ayu for art, drop off a donation, or sign up for bonus episodes on Ko-fi!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Find the podcast online on the socials @⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠magicalgirlayu⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or on Spotify for Creators at sparkleside, and don't forget to comment online with the hashtag #SparklesideChats! Contact us by email or DMs.

Artist league's Beacon exhibit guaranteed authentic The art world's AI problem stretches beyond the frame because the abuse of Photoshop is difficult to determine and software that mimics the act of painting is becoming more sophisticated. In November, The American Artists Professional League discovered that a piece in its 96th Grand National Exhibition in Manhattan consisted of too many pixels and not enough paint. In response, the League deployed detection software to ensure that none of the 85 small works on display at its Realism on the Hudson exhibit at the Howland Cultural Center in Beacon is tainted by algorithms. The show, which includes pieces by artists in 28 states, represents a master class in composition and technique. The Howland partnership came about after Westchester County resident and League president Aki Kano displayed two watercolors at the Bannerman Island Gallery on Main Street in April 2023. She asked Laurie Clark of the gallery if the League could exhibit at the space. Clark, a Beacon mainstay, steered her to the larger cultural center. This is the League's third show in Beacon and the plan is to make it an annual event. The subjects include nudes, portraits, landscapes, still lifes, water scenes, nature studies and plenty of flowers. Some of the detail is hyper-realistic, such as the squirrel in Karla Mann's "Snack Time," hair curls in "Blue Fragment" by Gabrielle Tito and lace in Eileen Nistler's "Pretty Please." "Still Life with Aged Cheese," by Victor Mordasov, and Zhi Li's stunning table study, "Daisy Flower w Lemon," convey exquisite texture. In "Summer Lovers," Karen Israel's painting of two dogs frolicking in water, the fur looks wet. "Angel's Light" by Katherine Irish features excellent cloud work, as does the sunset in "Cuttyhunk's Tranquility," by Desiree Rose Zaslow. The standout drawing, "Which Way" by Jeff R. Edwards, depicts a meadow pathway leading to a forest. Other notable black-and-white images include Mike Denny's "Secrets" and "Lure of the Sea," by John Calabrese. In the vivid painting "Autumn Fire," Keith Willis plays with the reflection of a colorful grove of trees in a river, one of several pieces that renders water with skill. Other notable depictions include Jess Bell's shimmering "Luminate" and "Echoes of Rust and Tide," by Barbara Leger, one of seven award winners in the show. Jodie Klein's painting ". . . and the boat makes three" channels Winslow Homer. "Echoes of Rust and Tide" by Barbara Leger "Exeunt" by Anna Toberman "Homeless in Lisbon" by Don Taylor "Hummer at Feeder II" by Kelly Best Bourgeois "Sweet Rain" by Fang Sullivan "Teal" by Chantal Sulkow "That Tree" by Jessie Rasche The League, a New York City nonprofit founded in 1928, has 600 members and organizes six exhibits each year. Artists are vetted for quality and professionalism - and now, for digital assists. The kerfuffle in November led the organization to adopt a policy regarding the role of computers in the creation of art. "We sent hundreds of emails back and forth exploring the issue," Kano says. "This is not like using ChatGPT to help write a memo; a well-respected organization almost bought [the work]." To maintain the integrity of its exhibitions, the League only "accepts art made from scratch," says Kano. "We are sounding the alarm for galleries, museums and other institutions that this is going on. There's a need to value creativity done the old-fashioned way." The Howland Cultural Center, at 477 Main St. in Beacon, is open Saturdays and most Sundays from 1 to 5 p.m. The exhibit continues through April 13. On March 22, from 1 to 3 p.m., Brian McClear will paint a large still life in oils.

The queens prove that it's not the size of the ship but the motion etc etc in this episode devoted to short poems.Please Support Breaking Form!Review the show on Apple Podcasts here.Pretty Please with Aaron's cherry on top.....  Buy our books:     Aaron's STOP LYING is available from the Pitt Poetry Series.     James's ROMANTIC COMEDY is available from Four Way Books. Poems we mention in the show include:A.R. Ammons's "Their Sex Life"Rae Armantrout's "Anti-Short Story" and "Custom"Mahogany L. Browne's "Marigold." Listen to it read here.Andrea Cohen's "After" and "Matinee" and "Flight Pattern" and "Ghosting"Robert Creeley, "The Answer"Jim Harrison's "Another Country" and "Barking"Jane Hirshfield's "Like Others" and to "The Woman, The Tiger." You can hear her read that poem here (at the 18:12 mark).Sandra Lim, "Just Disaster" and "At the Other End of the Wire" and "Endings"Listen to Sandra Lim read her poems (~40 minutes) with many short poems at the end. Samuel Menashe's "Adam Means Earth" and "Apotheosis"Harryette Mullen's "Way Opposite"Kay Ryan's "Winter Fear" Listen/watch the music video for Gilette's "Short, Short Man" here. 

Get out your UV lights & swabs--the queens play a game that fuses poems, then guess the poetic DNA samples. Then we spark up a fusion of a different strain!Please Support Breaking Form!Review the show on Apple Podcasts here.Pretty Please.....Buy our books:     Aaron's STOP LYING is available from the Pitt Poetry Series.     James's ROMANTIC COMEDY is available from Four Way Books.SHOW NOTES:Watch Jools Lebron get mindful and demure here, divaDon't soak tampons in vodka. Poems we discuss in the episode include:Philip Levine's "Bitterness"Laura Kasischke's "Champagne"Kay Ryan's "Shark's Teeth"Kenneth Koch's "One Train May Hide Another"Annie Finch's "Wild Yeasts"Dorothea Lasky's "Toast to my friend or why Friendship is the best kind of Love"Danusha Laméris's "Bonfire Opera"Marie Ponsot's "Among Women"Tina Chang's "God Country"Campbell McGrath's "Sunset, Route 90, Brewster County, Texas"Elizabeth Bishop's "The Fish"W.B. Yeats's "Leda and the Swan"Gerard Manley Hopkins's "The Windhover"Anne Sexton's "Jesus Awake" & "Wanting to Die" Langston Hughes's "The Negro Speaks of Rivers" & "I, Too"Philip Larkin's "Sad Steps" And Beyonce's "You Won't Break My Soul [Queens Remix]," in which she sampled Madonna's song "Vogue," returning it to the culture where it rightly belongs.

The queens get sassy and sissify toxic cisheteronormative gender ideas about poetry.Please Support Breaking Form!Review the show on Apple Podcasts here.Pretty Please.....Buy our books:     Aaron's STOP LYING is available from the Pitt Poetry Series.     James's ROMANTIC COMEDY is available from Four Way Books.The site in such desperate need of sissification (and better poets) can be found here. Or just skip to a queer critique here and/or to Esther Wang's super smart deep-dive takedown "My Brief Hero's Journey into the 'Art of Manliness,' Which Unfortunately Did Not Teach Me to Chop Wood" (on Jezebel, so you know that shit's good).Bill Waterson is the creator and writer of Calvin and Hobbes, which also includes poems over the years. Sam Elliott chews the scenery with Cher in Mask--watch a great scene here. For some terrifically sissy poems, read on:"Sissy" by Aaron Smith"Hypothesis" by Paul Tran"Sissy Aqueducts" by Brandon Menke"LISP" by sam sax

This week your resident aesthetes met up to talk about perfumes that just smell... pretty. That means everything from French candy frags, to pound cake perfumes to a lobster bisque bouquet-- but this episode is more than just a pretty face! The search for the ultimate pretty girl perfume means tackling tough questions, such as: where can a girl get a pair of McQueen Armadillo boots? is Chloe's dream of quivering oysters a subconscious lesbian awakening? Why is Letterboxd called that? Whether you're a Pretty Mess, too pretty to work, or pretty much over reading this, pretty pretty please will you listen to this ep?Fragrances Discussed:Tihota by IndultCasamorati LiraDelta of Venus by ErisSweet Parmesan Violet by Hilde Soliani Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The queens discuss gay icon status with Brenda Hillman--and then launch in to a revisit of several of her poems, including her fabulous "Male Nipples."Please Support Breaking Form!Review the show on Apple Podcasts here.Pretty Please.....Buy our books:     Aaron's STOP LYING is available from the Pitt Poetry Series.     James's ROMANTIC COMEDY is available from Four Way Books. You can see readings by Brenda Hillman here (one poem, ~4 min, 2020), here (20min, 2012), and here (2024, poetry and conversation with Jesse Nathan).For a review and discussion of Hillman's new book, Three Talks, check out this episode of The Only Property. (~30 min).(Re)read Wallace Stevens's "Thirteen Ways of Looking at a Blackbird"Learn more about Kathleen Fraser here. Discover more about Barbara Guest and her 9 collections of poetry here.If you'd like to know more about Kelsey Street Press's mission and history, it's a fascinating journey that you can start here.A basic introduction to gnosticism can be had here. Learn more about the Black Mountain Poets here.Read about Objectivist Poetics here.

Candle-extinguishing butts, 3am afterparties, collections of seamen (and semen)--this dishy tour of Langston Hughes's love life will leave you gagging with the gays.Please Support Breaking Form!Review the show on Apple Podcasts here.Pretty Please.....Buy our books:     Aaron's STOP LYING is available from the Pitt Poetry Series.     James's ROMANTIC COMEDY is available from Four Way Books.SHOW NOTES:Watch Hughes recite his poem, "The Weary Blues" to jazz accompaniment on tv in 1958.You can check out troves of Hughes's poetry here, here, and here. Read Langston Hughes's poem "Café: 3AM"Listen to Hughes read "Harlem." Langston Hughes's first memoir, The Big Sea, about his seafaring travels--including upon the West Hesseltine where he said he had that fateful encounter with a sailor--can be found here.  It includes  the essay "Spectacles in Color" in which Hughes describes queer ballroom scene and Countee Cullen's wedding  to Yolanda Du Bois (with Harold Jackson, his boyfriend, serving as best man).Faith Berry's biography of Hughes is Before and Beyond Harlem. Her papers are at the Library of Congress.Read more about Arnold Ampersad's biography of Hughes:Volume 1 (which covers 1902-1940 and does have a snazzy subtitle: I, Too, Sing America).Volume 2 (which covers 1941-death and also has a snazzy subtitle: I Dream a World).Other receipts for the episode can be found in the following essays and scholarship:Hilton Als, "The Elusive Langston Hughes" (The New Yorker, 2015)Juda Bennett, "Multiple Passings and the Double Death of Langston Hughes" (Biography, vol 23.4, 2000).Link through Project Muse.Andrew Donnelly, "Langston Hughes on the DL" (College Literature, Volume 44, Number 1, Winter 2017). Link through Project Muse.Mason Stokes, "Strange Fruits: Rethinking the Gay Twenties" (Transition , 2002, No. 92). Link through JSTOR.Shane Vogel, "Closing Time: Langston Hughes and the Poetics of Harlem Nightlife," in Criticism (Vol 48.3, 2006). Link through Project Muse.Jennifer Wilson, "Queer Harlem, Queer Tashkent" (Slavic Review , FALL 2017). Link through JSTOR.Finally, visit Ann Patchett's bookstore online here: https://www.parnassusbooks.net/

Whet your appetite with half a poem from 3 fabulous poets and choose your own poetic fulfillment!Please Support Breaking Form!Review the show on Apple Podcasts here.Pretty Please.....Buy our books:     Aaron's STOP LYING is available from the Pitt Poetry Series.     James's ROMANTIC COMEDY is available from Four Way Books.SHOW NOTES:Read Catherine Bowman's poem "1-800-Hot-Ribs."Read Catherine Barnett's poem "'Have You Ever Written a Poem About Death?' My Mother Asks."Read Catherine Pierce's poem "The Curator of the Earth Museum Speaks of People."Watch Catherine Bowman's read her poem "Makeshift" (~1.5 mins) from Can I Finish, Please (Four Way Books, 2016). Bowman's title poem from 1-800-HOT-RIBS  which we read on the show can be found on the blog “Read Good Poetry,” which was updated through 2022.Watch Nicole Sealey read Catherine Barnett's poem "Apophasis at the All-Night Rite Aid" (1 min). You can catch Catherine reading (about 7 min) here. Click here to read another Barnett poem in APR called “Envoy” (also from Solutions for the Problem of Bodies in Space).  Visit Barnett's website here.Catherine Pierce reads four poems from Danger Days here (~20 mins) and talks craft on the Wednesday Night Sessions show. Visit Pierce's website here, and check out episodes of Mississippi Poetry Podcast (which Pierce hosts) here.

The queens go in (and out) on poetry trends for 2025, all while doing their Kegel exercises. Please Support Breaking Form!Review the show on Apple Podcasts here.Pretty Please.....Buy our books:     Aaron's STOP LYING is available from the Pitt Poetry Series.     James's ROMANTIC COMEDY is available from Four Way Books.SHOW NOTES:Watch Marie Howe in conversation with poet and friend of the show, Nicole Tallman (18 mins), for South Florida Poetry Journal. You can catch a reading of some poets included in Invisible Strings: 113 Poets Respond to the Songs of Taylor Swift here. Read Carol Frost's poem "Gross Clinic" from her book I Will Say Beauty (mentioned in the show).When we mention "the Sharon Olds stanza," here's a representative of what we mean: "After Making Love in Winter" (Poetry Magazine, May 1987)A bit more about The Vivienne, a drag superstar and winner of Season 1 of Drag Race UK, can be found here. More about Ada Limon's historic appointment as Poet Laureate can be accessed here.A few Game Shows poems:Jennifer L. Knox, “The New Let's Make a Deal” Julie Marie Wade, "From the Jeopardy! Category Spoiler Alerts"

Ok, ok….if we don't beat them, DON'T GET HURT. Also, we need a new coach or something. The rumors are getting wild. The editor wants Pete Carroll, he is currently being chased with pitchforks. #bearsfootball MVP Injury Law https://mvpinjurylaw.com/

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!

A special encore presentation of our World AIDS Day episode from last year, featuring work by writers we've lost to AIDS.Please Support Breaking Form!Review the show on Apple Podcasts here.Pretty Please.....Buy our books:     Aaron's STOP LYING is available from the Pitt Poetry Series.     James's ROMANTIC COMEDY is available from Four Way Books.SHOW NOTES:According to the website for World AIDS Day, more than 38 million people are currently living with HIV. And, since 1984, more than 35 million people have died of HIV or AIDS-related illnesses, making it one of the most destructive pandemics in history. Donate here. Please consider buying the books of the poets we honor! We recommend Loyalty Bookstores, a DC-area Black-owned bookshop. We dedicated a Breaking Form Episode ("The Invisible Embrace") to Paul Monette (October 16, 1945--February 10, 1995). Monette was the author of 4 novels, 3 books of nonfiction, and 4 books of poems, including a New and Selected Poems  called West of Yesterday, East of Summer (1994). He died of complications due to AIDS on February 10, 1995.Read more about Essex Hemphill here, and  "American Wedding" (the poem Aaron reads during the show) here.  He published 2 chapbooks and 2 books of poetry, and edited the anthology Brother to Brother: New Writing by Black Gay Men, winner of a Lambda Literary Award. Hemphill died of complications from AIDS in 1995. Watch a short film written and performed by Hemphill called "From the Anacostia to the Potomac" here(~15 min)Dorothy Karen "Cookie" Mueller (March 2, 1949 – November 10, 1989) was an American actress and writer who starred in many of filmmaker John Waters's early films, including Pink Flamingos and Female Trouble.  Mueller wrote columns and criticism for magazines and papers, and released several books as well, including a memoir, Garden of Ashes. A short film of remembrances about Mueller can be seen here.  In April 2022, Semiotext(e) released Walking Through Clear Water in a Pool Painted Black: Collected Stories.Iris de la Cruz inspired the foundation Iris House. You can read more about Iris and the foundation here. De la Cruz died in 1991, leaving a 15-year legacy of fighting for health rights for women/femmes living with HIV. Hear the entire essay James reads ("Sex, Drugs, Rock 'n' Roll, and AIDS”) in this video here.  (TW for anachronistic language regarding sex work.)David Michael Wojnarowicz (September 14, 1954 – July 22, 1992) was an American painter, photographer, writer, filmmaker, performance artist, songwriter/recording artist, and AIDS activist. He died in 1992, having written more than 10 books (including Close to the Knives, from which Aaron reads), exhibited his visual art all over the world, and directed at least two films. Melvin Dixon was born on May 29, 1950 and died October 26, 1992. He authored two poetry collections: Change of Territory and the posthumous Love's Instruments. His novels were Vanishin

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!

The queens play a round of Step Your Poetry Up before poet-voicing porn dialogue. Please Support Breaking Form!Review the show on Apple Podcasts here.Pretty Please.....Buy our books:     Aaron's STOP LYING is available from the Pitt Poetry Series.     James's ROMANTIC COMEDY is available from Four Way Books.SHOW NOTES:Here are links to some of the poems we mention:Amy Lowell, "Patterns"Robinson Jeffers, "Credo"H.D., "Sea Rose"Sara Teasdale, "Moonlight"An essay on Hart Crane's "The River"Robert Duncan, "My Mother Would Be a Falconress"Theodore Roethke, "In a Dark Time"Robert Creeley, "The Rain"James Dickey, "The Sheep Child"Galway Kinnell, "The Bear"Stanley Kunitz, "Father and Son"We make reference to the poet C. Dale Young--visit him online here. 

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!

If they wanted only to hold you, the queens could hold you prisoner in this tribute to America's most recent Nobel Laureate. Please Support Breaking Form!Review the show on Apple Podcasts here.Pretty Please.....Buy our books:     Aaron's STOP LYING is available from the Pitt Poetry Series.     James's ROMANTIC COMEDY is available from Four Way Books.SHOW NOTES:"Happiness" from Descending FigurePart 9 of "Marathon" in Meadowlands "Adult Grief" in The Triumph of Achilles"Lost Love" in Ararat"New World" in Ararat"Averno" from Averno "Winter Morning" in Triumph of Achilles"Crossroads" in A Village LifeHere are some remembrances of Glück published in The Paris Review.Another terrific tribute appeared in Los Angeles Review of Books, collecting memories by Paul Tran, Katie Peterson, Spencer Reese, Eliza Gonzalez, and Richie Hofmann.Listen to Glück read "Crossroads."

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!

The queens get Bossy Rossy before they compare thee to a summer's eve.Please Support Breaking Form!Review the show on Apple Podcasts here.Pretty Please.....Buy our books:     Aaron's STOP LYING is available from the Pitt Poetry Series.     James's ROMANTIC COMEDY is available from Four Way Books.SHOW NOTES:Ross Gay is a Leo who has authored four books of poetry: Against Which; Bringing the Shovel Down; Be Holding, and Catalog of Unabashed Gratitude, winner of the 2015 National Book Critics Circle Award and the 2016 Kingsley Tufts Poetry Award. In addition to his poetry, Gay has released three collections of essays—The Book of Delights was a New York Times bestseller; Inciting Joy; and The Book of (More) Delights. Visit Ross Gay's website here.Ross Mathews is a Libra born Sept. 24, 1979. He's appeared on numerous shows, and is currently a co-host on The Drew Barrymore Show and a judge on the panel of RuPaul's Drag Race. He is also the author of two books: Name Drop and Man Up! And with his husband, Dr. Wellinthon Garcia-Mathews, who has a PhD in education and education policy. Visit Ross Mathews's website here.The Ross Gay poems we mention in the episode are:“Sorrow Is Not My Name” “Ode to the Puritan in Me” "Poem to My Child, If Ever You Shall Be"“Thank You”"Catalogue of Unabashed Gratitude” "Opera Singer"André Leon Talley was known for his love of bespoke black tie and colourful, couture kaftans – which he often wore together for red carpet events. Check out his top 10 fashion moments from Elle Magazine.Drew Barrymore had a spit take with Ross Mathews (check it out here) and with Leslie Jones (check it at the 3:45 mark)Ross Gay does love basketball. Read “Have I Even Told You Yet About the Courts I've Loved?” in LitHub.You can follow Joy Behar on Instagram at @joyvbehar, and see the spat between RuPaul and Behar here. Read Sonnet 18, “Shall I Compare Thee…” here or watch the fabulous Harriet Walter perform the poem here.Watch this clip from 1969's The Gay Deceivers to learn the difference between peonies and marigolds.Gottmik's RuPaul's Drag Race roast appeared in “The Nice Girls Roast” not one dedicated just to Ross Mathews. You can watch Gottmik's jokes here (hit the 8:45 mark). If you do want to watch the RPDR roast of Mathews, you can

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!

This episode captures the vibe of the night with deep, afro house grooves and emotive soundscapes. - To ProgressSend demos via Trackstack: https://tstack.app/nuans.fm Instagram www.instagram.com/nuans.fm TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@nuans.fm Threads https://www.threads.net/@nuans.fm links: https://nuans.komi.io/Guest Mix Submissionshttps://nuansfm.com/sohguestmix#ToProgress

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT! Hey, Bestie!  You're never going to believe this...Big Lash Energy has recently been nominated for THREE Signal Awards!!! (Best Lifestyle Podcast, Best Self Improvement/ Self Help Podcast and Most Inspirational!) Judges will choose the winners, but in each category, we also have the opportunity to win "Listeners Choice"...and that's where YOU Come in! We need your votes so we can bring home a trophy for BLE...will you join the team? Here are the links to each category, Or you can click on the first one and then search "Big Lash" and all three will come up! Once you've voted, please be sure to click the link in the email they'll send you so they know you're not a robot. Otherwise, your vote wont count!  Voting closes Oct. 17 and the winners will be announced Oct. 29. We'll have all our fingers and toes crossed until then!  Thank you in advance, you have *no idea* how much it means to Jayna, Arzo, Tim and all the other BLE besties! *hugs* VOTE HERE: BEST LIFESTYLE PODCAST (we're currently in second place! EEK!) BEST SELF IMPROVEMENT / SELF HELP PODCAST (we're neck and neck with Mel Robbins!) MOST INSPIRATIONAL PODCAST  (we're currently in the lead with our fingers crossed!)  

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!

SEASON 3 EP#10 Weekend Rant-10-6-24PLEASE Buy Me a Cup of Coffee (please & follow the show)Do you have something to RANT about, would you like to rant about it on my show?(Possibly) Coming soon Guest Weekend Rant! email me for details!So I had a good week, um, like, very good. So I decided to um, talk about some you know, things, like um, HOW MANY TIMES WE SAY UM, LIKE, YOU KNOW, ETC. I edit all that out but it's crazy how many times we all say those words in a conversation and I talk about second hand pot smoke and some dating profile tips that work FOR me! UM, you know!Please buy me a cuppa coffee! Pretty Please!PLEASE Buy Me a Cup of Coffee (please & follow the show)Need help with your profile! Contact me I will look at it for free! If I think it needs help buy me 3 coffees and I will help you with your profile!--Anonymous Andrew Podcast StudiosAnonymous Andrew Podcast-Life & The Choices We Make.Cultimatum Podcast-The Culture of CultsWebsite: https://www.anonymousandrewpodcast.comInstagram: @anonymousandrewpodcastTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@anonymousandrewpodcastThreads: @anonymousandrewpodcastFacebook: facebook.com/anonymousandrewpodcastFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1910498486077283YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@anonymousandrewpodcastLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-peters-a8a012285/X: @AAndrewpodcastSocial Media Producer: Lyndsey BrownMusic by: freebeats.io

We had the pleasure of interviewing PENG over Zoom video!Viral sensation PENG, best recognized for her strides as a former Olympian and elite gymnast, releases her fiery debut single “PRETTY PLEASE.” LISTEN HERE. The news also comes with an official music video directed by Vanessa Zamarripa. WATCH HERE. The track sets the tone for a myriad of singles to be released later this summer. Inspired by her personal story of triumph over adversity, the new alternative pop anthem is an empowering song that demonstrates the essence of resilience.  “As a creative, a part of my art is not only the music but the feelings that go with it. I wanted to showcase that this song was made to inspire anyone to stand up for themselves,” PENG explains. “I wrote Pretty Please last year with my amazing songwriter ZEV at a time in my life where I had just graduated from university and was trying to find my career post-gymnastics,” She continues. “Music and songwriting have always been a way for me to creatively share and express my thoughts since I was young. I hope this song is found to be empowering and inspires those to [gain] courage to speak up. I believe that everyone is their own little superhero.”Alongside the single PENG's visuals, the music video showcases her vision of strength and elegance. Inspired by an underground fight club, the music video features talented stunt women from PENG's gymnastics world. With fervent energy and poignant vocals, PENG is set to emerge as one of pop's most disruptive and dynamic entertainers of her generation. Up next, she will also be releasing follow up music to her debut single and will be hosting and performing in the GOLD OVER AMERICA tour starring Simone Biles this Fall. More exciting news to come from PENG very soon.ABOUT PENG:PENG is a Los Angeles-based musician and former Olympian renowned for inspiring others through her viral content and athletic achievements. Her journey from elite gymnast to alternative pop music sensation exemplifies resilience and versatility, showcasing her ability to overcome challenges and transform adversity into triumph. Starting her artistic career at London, Ontario's prestigious Original Kids Theatre, PENG captivated audiences with her powerful vocals and performances at major sports events, quickly amassing a massive social media following. Her transition to acting saw her star in hit series like "WARPED!" and "My Perfect Landing," and she emerged victorious in the "Ultimate Crown: Fire & Ice Edition" on Twitch.PENG's commitment to inspiring the next generation of athletes and her active support for gymnastics reflect her dedication to making a positive impact. Her debut single, "Pretty Please," embodies her passion for empowering others, sharing her raw emotions and powerful stories with her fans. With her dynamic presence and relentless passion, PENG is set to take the entertainment world by storm.We want to hear from you! Please email Hello@BringinitBackwards.comwww.BringinitBackwards.com#podcast #interview #bringinbackpod #PENG #NewMusic #ZoomListen & Subscribe to BiBhttps://www.bringinitbackwards.com/followFollow our podcast on Instagram and Twitter! https://www.facebook.com/groups/bringinbackpodBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/bringin-it-backwards--4972373/support.

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!

I'm a genuinely kind and loving person. I have great capacity for clear communication and I have done SO SO SO much 'inner work'.... what could possibly be going wrong in my relationships? Well, in this episode, I'm gonna tell you. This is a great episode for anyone who can relate to having done all that 'work', anyone who may feel they are the more 'skilled' partner in their relationships (I'm including family and friends as well as intimates here). It's also for anyone who may be feeling tired of bearing the weight of always being the 'bigger person'. This can be one of the most difficult patterns to see because we may feel like we are serving the relationship, but we are actually stopping the potential for true intimacy. I share a lot of my personal story in this episode, I hope it helps to highlight and educate if you have found yourself in similar relating patterns. Please let me know if you listen and it has value for you. Making a podcast is one of my favorite things I have done, but it is also so strange to be creating and sharing into blackness. While hundreds of you listen, all I get to see are numbers on an analytics page... it's just me, alone in a room, talking about a thing I hope provides insight and value for you. Anytime you write a review, leave me 5 stars or comment on my social media, it genuinely creates the inspiration to keep going. I have so much inside of me to share with you, so much I have cultivated from a literal LIFETIME of study of our human behavior. It flows out of me with joy when I feel how it's supporting you.  So, thank you to those who have shared your experience with me and a big PRETTY PLEASE keep sharing with me what you are receiving and what you would like to hear more about! Means the world to me. Do you see yourself in these episodes? Want some additional support? I would absolutely LOVE to be a part of your journey! Find out more about working one-on-one with Charu at charumorgan.com/sessions ***We've also created something special for you! If you would like to get started with some of the movement and breath that Charu speaks about in these episodes, you can get a FREE Start-up kit with videos for solo practice & a full-length class to do if you have a partner! Go to www.charumorgan.com/startup to get yours. For more information on small group retreats and online courses go to: www.CharuMorgan.com

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!

Julie & Jim discuss the Four Agreements, based on ancient Toltec wisdom, and the self limiting beliefts that rob us of joy. And find out what drove Jim to say "Please"!!!! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Alternate Title: From CookieCon To QuiltCon Our sweet friend Stephanie joins us on this episode to share about her journey into quilting and fabric design. She's known for her beautiful and bright fabric prints that pair incredibly well with traditional patterns! So, pull up a seat, because you can always sit with us! Find the show notes: thegratefulthreadpodcast.com Find us on Instagram: @TheGratefulThreadPodcast And find our guest, Stephanie of @PrettyPlease.mx https://www.stephanieorganes.com/   We're your hosts.. Ashelyn of Urban Dwell Studio - @UrbanDwellStudio urbandwellstudio.com Lacie of Messy Quilts - @MessyQuilts

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!