218. The Body Keeps the Score (When You PCS)
After another summer PCS, I’m back to the podcast. This was my third OCONUS PCS (overseas move) in four years. I’m catching you up on what happened this summer, what I learned during this PCS, and what’s ahead for us in the coming days. Better Together, Christine MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Milspouse Transformation Guide […]
206. The PCS Rollercoaster Has Begun
Welcome to More Than A Milspouse, (formerly The Milspouse Mastermind Show), the podcast for military spouses who want to live with MORE meaning and LESS overwhelm. It’s the time of year, often known in military circles as PCS season. Yes, military families PCS throughout the year. But summer is a popular time for a permanent […]
How to Be Happier Regardless of Where You Live
Over the last few weeks, we’ve been chatting about moving. Partly this is because I’m gearing up for my own PCS in a couple of months, and partly it’s because a lot of families move during the summer, whether to the other side of the world, or just across town. Today, we’re rounding out this […]
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, […]
How to Make the Holidays Meaningful as a Military Family
Most of us, whether we realize it or not, have specific thoughts, feelings and emotions tied to the holidays. A lot of that has to do with our past experiences, traditions, and what feels comfortable and familiar to us. The real challenge for us is often when what’s possible this year, isn’t what we’ve come […]
How a Stressful Military Move Sparked a New Business Idea
LISTEN ON YOUR FAV PLATFORM: APPLE | SPOTIFY | GOOGLE “Don’t Just Start a business, solve a problem” Navigating the chaos, disorganization, physical demands and emotional stress can make a PCS an overwhelming experience. But it doesn’t have to be. Today’s guest is Michelle Ruesch from STACHD, an organizational moving system designed to make […]
How to Do a Personal Year End Review
LISTEN ON YOUR FAV PLATFORM: APPLE | SPOTIFY | GOOGLE How to Reflect on Your Year End of Year Real Life Recap: My Biggest takeaways from “The Year of the PCS” Throughout 2022, I released an episode every single month recapping my efforts to set and pursue goals as a purpose-fueled military spouse, while […]
Read This If You’re Not Where You Want to Be
LISTEN ON YOUR FAV PLATFORM: APPLE | SPOTIFY | GOOGLE October MilSpouse Real Life Recap What Do You Do When You Feel Behind in Life? Welcome to my Real Life Recap series, where each month I show you what it actually looks like to pursue goals and live a life of purpose as a […]
Struggling to Make Friends as a Military Spouse? Try This.
LISTEN ON YOUR FAV PLATFORM: APPLE | SPOTIFY | GOOGLE Want Meaningful Relationships? the secret to building connection with others So many of us as military spouses struggle to make meaningful connections. I’m not just talking about surface small talk with neighbors, or at the spouse coffee, or with our kids’ friends’ parents. I’m […]
