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 […]
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 […]