206. The PCS Rollercoaster Has Begun
Welcome to More Than A Milspouse, (formerly The Milspouse Mastermind Show), the podcast for military spouses who want to live with MORE meaning and LESS overwhelm. It’s the time of year, often known in military circles as PCS season. Yes, military families PCS throughout the year. But summer is a popular time for a permanent […]
205. Military Life and the Role of the Military Spouse
I’ve been a military spouse for almost 15 years. And in that time, I’ve seen a lot of evolution in what it means to be a military spouse, what opportunities are available for military spouses, and how military spouses are viewed. In some ways, the change has been really good. And in some ways, the […]
How to Be Happier Regardless of Where You Live
Over the last few weeks, we’ve been chatting about moving. Partly this is because I’m gearing up for my own PCS in a couple of months, and partly it’s because a lot of families move during the summer, whether to the other side of the world, or just across town. Today, we’re rounding out this […]
When You Can’t Deal With the Change of Moving
We’re continuing our series all about moving with the military, and talking about our mindset. Specifically, we’re looking at the statement, “I can’t deal with the change of moving.” I get it. I’m preparing for our third overseas move (OCONUS PCS) in four years. It’s not always fun. But let’s talk about what we can […]
How One Military Spouse Went From Surviving to Thriving
Sometimes military life is a lot. It can be easy to become resentful of this lifestyle. Today’s guest knows that feeling all too well. Beth Runkle’s journey brought her from bitter and reluctant military spouse to fully embracing the lifestyle and making the most of it. In this conversation, we talk about dealing with loneliness, […]
Brené Brown’s Tips for Finding True Belonging as a Military Spouse
Do you ever struggle with loneliness? Do you struggle to find “your people” with each move? Do you sometimes feel like no one knows the “real you”? Author and researcher Brené Brown suggests that at the heart of loneliness is a feeling of disconnection and the absence of meaningful social interaction. But how do we […]
How to Learn A New Language Quickly
Today’s conversation is with Lindsay Williams, the language obsessed human behind Lindsay Does Languages, a business dedicated to inspiring independent language learners to succeed when doing it solo. Lindsay has studied over 14 different languages and developed some degree of competence in all of them. 🤯 What started as a conversation about how to […]
What Happens After Military Life?
What Happens After Military Life? Navigating the Transition from Seasoned Military Spouse to Civilian Life 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 […]
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 […]
