274. PCS Plot Twists: When Your Military Move Doesn’t Go as Planned // PCS Survival Series, Part 2
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. Preparing to PCS? Let’s Talk About The Waiting Game // PCS Survival Series, Part 1
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 […]
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 […]