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 […]
How to Make Habits Stick as a Military Spouse
Ever feel like you know what habits would support you—but actually sticking to them feels impossible in military life? Between PCS moves, deployments, unpredictable schedules, and constant transitions, most habit advice simply doesn’t work for military spouses. And the problem isn’t discipline; it’s design. In this episode of the More Than a Milspouse Podcast, we’re breaking down what […]
Why Willpower Isn’t Enough-What Actually Works for Military Spouses
Why does change feel so hard—especially for military spouses? If you’ve ever told yourself you just need more willpower, motivation, or discipline, this episode challenges that belief. In this episode of More Than a Milspouse, we unpack why habit change often fails in military life and why stress, PCS moves, deployments, and constant unpredictability make traditional […]
Burned-Out Military Spouse? Simple Self-Care That Actually Lasts
Burnout isn’t a personal failure; it’s a physiological response to prolonged stress. Unfortunately, it often appears in military spouse life more frequently than we realize. In this episode, we delve deeper into what burnout actually is, why military spouses are particularly vulnerable to it, and how it often disguises itself as “just being tired,” staying […]
Your Body Knows: How to Understand Stress as a Military Spouse
Stress and overwhelm are things most of us have learned to push through—especially in military life. But in this episode of More Than a Milspouse, I’m sharing why stress has such a powerful impact on our ability to change, grow, and even enjoy our lives and what we can do about it. This episode is about […]