PCS Survival Series
Coming This Summer: The PCS Survival Series Because PCS Season is more than just the logistics of moving. Its identity shifts. Decision fatigue. Letting go. Starting over. And trying to protect your mental health and sanity in the middle of it all. This summer, we’re breaking down the full PCS experience — from emotional preparation […]
The Challenge of Reinvention and Change Through Military Life
How do you hold on… while also learning to let go? In this episode, I sit down with author and military spouse Lindsay Swoboda to talk about the ongoing reality of navigating change throughout military life. From early marriage and career pivots to overseas moves, motherhood, and eventually military retirement, Lindsay shares what it’s been like to […]
Military Spouse Burnout: Why Play Is More Important Than You Think
When was the last time you had fun—real, just-for-the-sake-of-it fun? Not multitasking.Not being productive.Not checking something off your list. Just fun. In military life, it’s easy to prioritize responsibilities, schedules, and everything that needs to get done. And somewhere along the way, play becomes something we push to the bottom of the list. But what […]
Are You Always Saying Yes? How to Start Taking Care of Yourself as a Military Spouse
If you’ve ever felt like you’ve lost yourself in military life, you’re not alone. In this episode, I sit down with Shari Biery, a national board-certified health and wellness coach, author of It’s Your Turn, and longtime military spouse, to talk about something so many of us experience but rarely say out loud: 👉 What happens when […]
Who Am I Now? Finding Yourself After Military Life with Anna Larson
What happens when military life ends—and you’re left asking, who am I now? In this episode, I’m joined by Anna Larson, founder of Milspouse Transition, to talk about identity, purpose, and what it really looks like for military spouses to transition out of active duty life. We dive into the often-overlooked reality that transition isn’t just about […]
The ‘What Ifs’ of Military Life: How to Stay Grounded
When uncertainty rises (deployments, world events, sudden changes), it’s easy to spiral into “what if” thinking. In this episode, we unpack how to stay informed without becoming overwhelmed and to respond to uncertainty with intention rather than anxiety. You’ll learn simple, practical strategies to steady your mind, focus on what you can control, and build […]
How to Make Friends as a Military Spouse After Moving
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 […]
How to Love Your Life Without Losing Yourself as a Military Spouse (or Burning Yourself Out)
What if loving your life didn’t require you to shrink, perform, or disappear? In this episode, we’re talking about the tension that many military spouses feel, but don’t always have language for: feeling like you have to choose between trying to do it all (and burning yourself out) or losing parts of yourself in military […]
Buying a House During a PCS? What You Need to Know
PCS moves are stressful. Buying or selling a home on a tight timeline can make it even harder. In this episode, Michelle McGann (founder + CEO of Tier 1 PCS) shares how she built a military spouse–owned relocation referral network that connects service members and families with vetted realtors, lenders, and home inspectors, so moves […]
What I’ve Learned In Five Years of Podcasting
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 […]