282. Wherever You Are, Be All There // PCS Survival Series, Part 10
In this final episode of the PCS Survival Series, we’re talking about what it looks like to be fully present in your life—even in a place that feels temporary, imperfect, or not what you hoped for. Because military life can make it easy to: Put your life on hold Wait for the “next” duty station […]
281. Starting Over (But Not From Scratch) // PCS Survival Series, Part 9
The move is over. The boxes are unpacked. The house is (mostly) functional. You’ve officially arrived. So why doesn’t it feel like home yet? In this episode of the PCS Survival Series, we’re talking about starting over in a new place… and why this part of the process often feels harder than expected. Because settling […]
280. Will You Be My Emergency Contact? // PCS Survival Series, Part 8
You’ve made the move. Now what? Now comes the emotional reality of… 👉 not having your people. Not having someone to call.Not having a go-to friend.Not knowing who to put down as your emergency contact. And even though everything might start to look “settled” on the outside…this is often the part that feels the most […]
279. Moving Overseas: What Changes…and What Stays the Same // PCS Survival Series, Part 7
Whether you’ve received orders or you’re just curious about the process, this episode walks you through what makes an OCONUS move different…and why it can feel overwhelming the first time. In this episode of the PCS Survival Series, we break down: What makes an overseas PCS different from a stateside move The EFMP clearance process […]
278. Protecting Your Mental Health During Military Moves // PCS Survival Series, Part 6
PCSing isn’t just physically exhausting…it’s emotionally and mentally demanding, too. And while most advice focuses on packing, timelines, and logistics…this episode focuses on something just as important. 👉 How you take care of yourself during the move. In this episode of the PCS Survival Series, we’re talking about what it really looks like to move […]
277. PCSing with Kids: Supporting Your Kids Through Military Moves // PCS Survival Series, Part 5
One of the questions I get asked the most is: “How are your kids handling the moves?” It’s not easy on them. Leaving friends.Starting over.Adjusting to new environments again and again. In this episode of the PCS Survival Series, we’re talking about what it really looks like to support your kids through a move—at every […]
276. The Game Plan: Moving Week (What to Expect) // PCS Survival Series, Part 4
The days before a PCS move? To me, that’s the part that often feels the most overwhelming. You’re making decisions.Prepping everything. Prepacking. Trying not to forget something important. But once the packers show up… Things actually start to slow down. At that point, you’ve already done the hardest part—you’ve made the decisions. Now it’s just […]
275. Preparing to PCS? How to Create A PCS Game Plan
Raise your hand if you’ve ever searched for the “perfect PCS checklist”…only to figure out the checklist was impossible to follow. Because in real life… Orders come late.Timelines shift.And many moves don’t follow a neat, predictable plan. In this episode of the PCS Survival Series, we’re getting into the logistics…but in a way that actually […]
274. Preparing to PCS? How to Handle Plot Twists
If you’ve been through a PCS before, you probably already know this: Things don’t always go according to plan. Assignments change. Timelines shift. And sometimes, the version of the move you were preparing for… isn’t the one that actually happens. In this episode of the PCS Survival Series, we’re talking about PCS plot twists (and […]
273. Waiting on PCS Orders? How to Handle the Uncertainty
PCSing isn’t just about moving boxes or checking off a to-do list. It’s about navigating uncertainty, waiting on timelines, and learning how to move forward when you don’t have all the answers yet. In this first episode of the PCS Survival Series, we’re starting at the very beginning: The Waiting Game. That space between knowing a […]