Welcome to More Than a Milspouse

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 […]
3 Years of the Milspouse Mastermind Show

…And why it’s going away. 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 […]
What Holds Military Spouses Back And How to Find Your Purpose

A common theme military spouses struggle with is finding their own identity and purpose in lifestyle that asks them to “hold down the homefront” and “let your spouse focus on the mission.” But you are more than a milspouse. In this episode, I sit down with Jenna Griffith to discuss what holds military spouses back […]
How To Improve Your Self-Esteem as a Milspouse

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 […]
Want A Fulfilling Career as a Military Spouse? Develop This One Critical Skill

There are a lot of resources out there to help you as a military spouse navigate a deployment, learn how to PCS, set up a budget, understand military acronyms, go back to school, and even build your resume. But while there are more work-from-home opportunities than there has ever been before, and more employers willing […]
How to Stop Feeling Stuck By Your (Lack Of A) Career

Have you ever thought to yourself, “I feel completely stuck and frustrated in my career?” I think it’s probably a common thought for many people, military spouse or not. But we all know that there are added challenges to pursuing a meaningful, mobile career that truly lights you up and that you can take with […]
The Power of a Strong Why

There’s a big difference between those who dream of pursuing a goal or making an impact, and those that actually do. Today’s guest is someone who takes action. Monica Bassett, is the Founder and CEO of Stronghold Food Pantry. She is the 2022 Armed Forces Insurance Army Spouse of the Year, a huge advocate for […]
Easy Ways to Spread Kindness and Inspire Others

During this holiday season, it can be tempting to fixate on how far we are away from family, or that we don’t get to spend a holiday with our loved ones. But when we stay focused on the negative, it leads us down the spiral of comparison, frustration, and discontentment with life. We have […]
Lacking Career Opportunities as a Military Spouse?

LISTEN ON YOUR FAV PLATFORM: APPLE | SPOTIFY | GOOGLE Upward mobility in a thriving career is often cited as one of the biggest pain points for military spouses. But foreign service spouses also face this challenge, which is what this conversation is all about. I chat with Rona Jobe, a foreign service spouse, […]
3 Reasons The Quest For Happiness Can Make You Miserable

LISTEN ON YOUR FAV PLATFORM: APPLE | SPOTIFY | GOOGLE Trying to be happy, but it’s just not working? Have you ever felt like you were trying so hard to be happy…and yet it just was not working?? Today we’re looking at why that is. Over the last few weeks, we’ve been talking about […]