When You Can’t Deal With the Change of Moving
We’re continuing our series all about moving with the military, and talking about our mindset. Specifically, we’re looking at the statement, “I can’t deal with the change of moving.” I get it. I’m preparing for our third overseas move (OCONUS PCS) in four years. It’s not always fun. But let’s talk about what we can […]
How One Military Spouse Went From Surviving to Thriving
Sometimes military life is a lot. It can be easy to become resentful of this lifestyle. Today’s guest knows that feeling all too well. Beth Runkle’s journey brought her from bitter and reluctant military spouse to fully embracing the lifestyle and making the most of it. In this conversation, we talk about dealing with loneliness, […]
Brené Brown’s Tips for Finding True Belonging as a Military Spouse
Do you ever struggle with loneliness? Do you struggle to find “your people” with each move? Do you sometimes feel like no one knows the “real you”? Author and researcher Brené Brown suggests that at the heart of loneliness is a feeling of disconnection and the absence of meaningful social interaction. But how do we […]
What Holds Military Spouses Back And How to Find Your Purpose
A common theme military spouses struggle with is finding their own identity and purpose in lifestyle that asks them to “hold down the homefront” and “let your spouse focus on the mission.” But you are more than a milspouse. In this episode, I sit down with Jenna Griffith to discuss what holds military spouses back […]
How To Improve Your Self-Esteem as a Milspouse
Do you ever find yourself second-guessing yourself, your skills, and what you bring to the table? You want to show up confidently, and yet you struggle with imposter syndrome. You sometimes question what you have to offer or if you’re even qualified to be in the room. Often we lack self-confidence. But is the […]
Want A Fulfilling Career as a Military Spouse? Develop This One Critical Skill
There are a lot of resources out there to help you as a military spouse navigate a deployment, learn how to PCS, set up a budget, understand military acronyms, go back to school, and even build your resume. But while there are more work-from-home opportunities than there has ever been before, and more employers willing […]
How to Stop Feeling Stuck By Your (Lack Of A) Career
Have you ever thought to yourself, “I feel completely stuck and frustrated in my career?” I think it’s probably a common thought for many people, military spouse or not. But we all know that there are added challenges to pursuing a meaningful, mobile career that truly lights you up and that you can take with […]
How to Learn A New Language Quickly
Today’s conversation is with Lindsay Williams, the language obsessed human behind Lindsay Does Languages, a business dedicated to inspiring independent language learners to succeed when doing it solo. Lindsay has studied over 14 different languages and developed some degree of competence in all of them. 🤯 What started as a conversation about how to […]
What If I Set Goals But Never Achieve Them?
As a military spouse, it can be tempting to play small…to set small goals…or to not set goals at all. Perhaps you are PCSing this year, or you know your spouse will be gone a lot, or your kids are at an age where it feels impossible to pursue any of your own passions. Of […]
How to Set a Reading Goal in 2024
The most common goals and resolutions for a new year often revolve around health and fitness. But another way to help you grow in 2024 is by setting a reading goal. For some this is a goal to read a book. For others, the goal involves choosing one book to read each month. And for […]