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(Formerly The Milspouse Mastermind Show). The go to podcast for military spouses who want to live with more meaning and less overwhelm! Have you ever felt stuck, lonely, overwhelmed, frustrated or unfulfilled as a military spouse? Are you tired of putting your own dreams, goals and plans on hold; waiting for some future season to build a life you love? Do you sometimes feel like you’ve lost sight of who you are and what you have to offer? More Than a Milspouse is here to empower you to GET UNSTUCK, CRAFT A LIFE WITH PURPOSE, and show you that YOU DON’T HAVE TO WAIT FOR TOMORROW TO CHASE YOUR DREAMS. In this podcast, we dig into all things military spouse life, from the mind and growth work that has to happen in order for you to completely get unstuck and feel fulfilled every single day – YES, IT’S POSSIBLE – to practically navigating the unpredictability of military life. Through honest conversations and expert interviews, we’ll help you set goals, combat stress and anxiety, incorporate self-care as a military spouse, boost your mental and emotional health, and prioritize what matters most, so that you can pursue your life, career and business dreams (with more joy and less overwhelm as a military family). 👋 Hi, I’m Christine, a seasoned military spouse, marketing strategist, mom of three, and coffee connoisseur. I am all-too-familiar with the challenges that come with frequent moves, deployments, TDYs and trying to balance military life with your own dreams and passions. After four moves and three babies in four years, I became an accidental stay at home mom. I began a journey to find myself again and figure out how to love the life I was actually living, rather than the one I had imagined for myself. If there’s one thing I want you to know, it’s this: You were made for more! More than the managing of schedules, keeping up with kiddos and holding down the home front. YOU have something uniquely valuable to offer, and when you pursue the things that light your heart on fire, you trade frustration for FULFILLMENT and isolation for IDENTITY, CONNECTION, and a life of IMPACT. I’m here to help you thrive as a military spouse, get clarity on what fuels and fills you, and give you practical tools and strategies to craft a life of MEANING and PURPOSE today. Whether you are an Army spouse, an Air Force spouse, a Marine spouse, a Navy spouse, Coast Guard spouse, or a Space Force spouse, this is the podcast for you! Friend, it’s time to reclaim your life and dreams and discover who you are meant to be because together we can change the world! LET’S DO IT! Full Episodes, Blog Posts and more: https://milspousemastermind.com Join the MilSpouse Mastermind FB Community: milspousemastermind.com/community Let’s Connect: hello@milspousemastermind.com Instagram: @milspousemastermind
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Feeling disconnected from your spouse? Military life can strain even the strongest marriages, but rebuilding communication doesn’t have to mean going to therapy.
In this episode, I’m joined by Linda Schwefel of Discover Yourself, who shares how the Insights Discovery profile can help you better understand yourself and your spouse, improve communication, and reconnect with intention. We explore how small shifts in awareness can lead to big breakthroughs in your relationship—no counseling couch required.
Better Together,
Christine
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🧠 Take the Insights Discovery Personality Assessment (FREE):
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Use referral code: milspouse/51225
📣 Connect with Linda & Discover Yourself:
🌐 Website: https://discover-yourself.com
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Tuesday May 13, 2025
Tuesday May 13, 2025
Trigger Warning: This episode contains mentions of sexual abuse, rape, miscarriage, addiction, and suicide.
In this powerful and deeply moving episode, I sit down with Nicole B. Gebhardt—author, speaker, transformational coach, and military spouse—as she shares her personal journey through trauma, loss, addiction, and healing. Nicole opens up about how she turned unimaginable pain into purpose, and how she now helps others—especially military spouses—do the same.
Nicole holds a Master’s in Human Development & Family Studies and is a Certified Child Life Specialist, Reiki Master, and Emotion Code Practitioner. Named the 2025 Washington, D.C. National Guard Spouse of the Year, she is a passionate advocate for pregnancy and infant loss awareness, addiction recovery, and helping others rediscover their worth.
If you’ve ever wondered if healing is possible or questioned your ability to rise after deep hurt, this conversation will remind you: you’re not alone, and there is always hope.
Better Together,
Christine
Connect with Nicole
www.nicolebgebhardt.com
http://spirituallighthousehealing.com
Broken Wings Broken Dreams: A Mother's Life After Infant Loss and Miscarriage: https://www.amazon.com/Broken-Wings-Dreams-Miscarriage-Meaningful/dp/B0DPT5FMCV/
The Healing Cocoon : A Mother's Emergence After Infant and Pregnancy Loss: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DJZSR8WG
“The Queen’s Companion Book: Rule Your Throne. Own Your Queendom” available to purchase on Amazon here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CMWQLNM1
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nicolebgebhardt
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicolegebhardtheals
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nicole.gebhardt
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Friday May 09, 2025
Friday May 09, 2025
If you’ve been feeling stretched thin, constantly “on,” or stuck in survival mode… I see you. And on this Military Spouse Appreciation Day, I don’t just want to say thank you—I want to give you something that helps you breathe again.
So I created a bonus episode for you. In this episode, we chat about what’s really going on in your body and mind when you feel overwhelmed or disconnected—and how to start calming the chaos from the inside out. We talk about the role your nervous system plays in stress and 7 practical things you can do to build resilience, feel more grounded, and shift out of survival mode.
Plus, I created a free gift for you: The Milspouse Reset—a soothing bundle with a guided meditation, affirmations, and journal prompts to help you pause, reconnect, and remember that you are so much more than just holding it all together.
You were made for more than burnout. Let this be your moment to reset.
Better Together,
Christine
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Tuesday May 06, 2025
Tuesday May 06, 2025
If you're moving this summer, you already know: it’s not business as usual. Major changes to the PCS system are leaving many families stuck between bad options. So what do you do when you can’t change the situation? In this episode, I walk you through what’s happening, why it matters, and how to care for your mental and emotional health with a simple 5-step process to shift your focus and regain peace.
Better Together,
Christine
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Man’s Search for Meaning – Viktor E Frankl
https://www.facebook.com/PCSlikeAPro
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Tuesday Apr 29, 2025
Tuesday Apr 29, 2025
In this episode, we’re getting real about the stress and mental load so many military spouses carry—especially during busy or solo parenting seasons. Often, the first thing we let go of is taking care of ourselves.
We explore the hidden beliefs that keep us stuck in self-neglect, even when we know we need to fill our own cup. You'll learn why guilt, busyness, and limiting stories might be holding you back—and how to shift that narrative.
Plus, I’m sharing the simple yet powerful 30-Day Fill Your Cup Challenge to help you reconnect with yourself in practical, soul-nourishing ways
Better Together,
Christine
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Tuesday Apr 22, 2025
Tuesday Apr 22, 2025
Buckle up for this one!
This conversation is one that you will want to return to more than once. I sit down with Verenice Castillo, founder and CEO of the Military Spouse Advocacy Network, to talk about the 10-year anniversary of MSAN and what it took to build an organization that has positively impacted the lives of thousands of military spouses.
Verenice shares her story of starting with nothing but passion and a desire to help, and how that led to a decade of impact through mentorship, mental health advocacy, and leadership development for military spouses. We talk about what it means to lead when you don’t feel “qualified,” how to keep going when you feel like giving up, and why defining your own version of success is the key to creating the life you want.
Whether you’re in the middle of a hard season or feeling called to something bigger, this episode will remind you that your voice matters, your passion is enough, and feeling stuck does not mean it’s time to give up!
Better Together,
Christine
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https://www.militaryspouseadvocacynetwork.org
Connect with Verenice
https://www.linkedin.com/in/verenice-castillo/
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Wednesday Apr 16, 2025
Wednesday Apr 16, 2025
In this episode, I’m sharing a behind-the-scenes look at a powerful mindset shift that’s changed the way I’m approaching this next season of my life—especially in the face of unexpected transitions and constant change.
We’re diving into one simple but transformative question: What’s possible?
From moving duty stations and letting go of expectations to stepping into a coaching certification that wasn’t even on my radar, I walk you through how asking this question helped me shift from frustration to peace, clarity, and creativity. Whether you’re facing uncertainty, change, or disappointment, this episode will encourage you to reframe your perspective, embrace possibility, and open the door to new opportunities.
Plus, I share a few practical ways to apply this mindset shift in your own life.
Better Together,
Christine
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Episode 222 - How to Increase Your Results, Lower Your Stress and Feel Better
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Monday Dec 30, 2024
Monday Dec 30, 2024
Every year I love to do a recap of my favorite books that I’ve read throughout the year. This year the recap almost didn’t happen between my daughter’s accident and me losing my voice. But I was determined to make it happen for two important reasons…which I’ll share inside today’s episode.
Wishing you the best possible ending to your year. I’ll see you next year!
Better Together,
Christine
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My Top 10 Book List, 2020 Edition
Episode 52: Top 10 books of 2021
Episode 86: How to Read More Books
Episode 126: What to Read in 2023
Episode 183: My Top 10 Book Recs for 2024
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Thursday Dec 26, 2024
Thursday Dec 26, 2024
Surprise! It’s a Christmas show take-over. I’m completely handing over the reins of this week’s episode to Shana Roberson & Vanessa Porten, long-time friends of the show and hosts of the Financial Coaching for Women podcast. You first heard them here in episode 129.
They are talking about what you can do to financially set yourself up for success in the new year (and reduce the anxiety and stress you feel about money). I’ll be back with you again next week.
Better Together,
Christine
Connect with Shana and Vanessa
https://budgetbesties.com/bootcamp/
https://budgetbesties.com/podcast/
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Thursday Dec 19, 2024
Thursday Dec 19, 2024
We’re almost at the end of 2024. It’s a great time for reflection and for looking ahead to the new year. But how you enter the new year matters.
We can enter a new year thinking about all the things that will prevent us from going after our goals and dreams, or we can focus on what’s possible for us, and how to make progress towards creating a life that matters to us.
Today’s conversation is about making the most of your military spouse life. I chat with milspouse Bonnie Conrad about building a business in the middle of nowhere, and how she’s been able to discover and pursue her true passion as a military spouse, while PCSing and raising a family.
Better Together,
Christine
Connect with Bonnie
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/inn8ly Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/inn8ly/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bonnie-conrad83/
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