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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
Episodes
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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Wednesday Dec 04, 2024
Wednesday Dec 04, 2024
Deployments. Frequent moves. Working from home. Lack of childcare. Trying to get established in a new city. There are numerous reasons military spouses struggle with loneliness.
Join me for a conversation with licensed clinical social worker and military spouse Crystal Bettenhausen-Bubulka, LCSW, MSG about loneliness, connection, and why it’s time to rethink our connections as military spouses. Learn why social health is just as important as our mental and physical health, and what actions we can take to decrease loneliness and increase connection.
Better Together,
Christine
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Tuesday Nov 26, 2024
Tuesday Nov 26, 2024
Gratitude. We’re told it’s a good thing to do. We even have a holiday in the United States built around it. But, if we're being honest, sometimes gratitude feels a little bit cliché.
Sometimes life is tough. The medical diagnosis. The marriage difficulties. The financial strain and insecurity. The explosive family dynamics. Politics. All of it. Sometimes, the last thing you feel like doing is “being grateful.”
So today we’re unpacking the concept of gratitude. What exactly is it? Is it really that important? And can the practice of gratitude actually impact the brain and body? Let’s talk about!
Better Together,
Christine
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Thursday Nov 21, 2024
Thursday Nov 21, 2024
Most of us know what it’s like to want to change something about our lives, and yet we fail to do it. Or we start…but then fall off the wagon.
We go to the gym…for a few weeks. We eat better…until we go on vacation. We vow to drink more water. We vow to stop wasting so much time on social media. And then we think…I’ll do it tomorrow, next week, next month. We rely on willpower and motivation to make change happen. Which works for a little while…until it doesn’t.
So are we doomed to repeat the same things we’ve always done? Is it too late for us to become a healthier or better version of ourselves? Absolutely not.
Today we’re talking about hacking habit change as a military spouse. Why does it feel so hard? And how can we make it easier? Let’s talk about it!
Better Together,
Christine
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Tuesday Nov 12, 2024
Tuesday Nov 12, 2024
It’s much easier to feel confident when you have a record of success. When you KNOW that you can get results, and others surround you with affirmation, you walk more confidently, you talk confidently, and it’s easy to believe in yourself.
But what about when you don’t have a proven record of success? What about when you’ve applied for job after job, but no one is calling you for an interview? What about when no one giving you positive feedback? Or the only feedback you’re getting is disapproval from your two-year-old?
What can you do when you’re having trouble believing in yourself, and what you’re capable of? How do you step out of a cycle of self-doubt, and actually begin to believe in yourself? Let’s talk about it!
Better Together,
Christine
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Tuesday Nov 05, 2024
Tuesday Nov 05, 2024
You know it’s possible to pursue your dreams as a military spouse. But what does that look like practically? What does that look like as a mom of littles? Or as a CEO? That’s what this week’s guest is here to chat with us about.
Meet Emilie Schario, a military spouse, mom of two, and the CEO and co-founder of Turbine, a financial software company solving inventory problems for businesses. Emilie knows firsthand the complexities of navigating military life while pursuing entrepreneurial aspirations. We chat about what this looks like in her life, and what she’s found that helps her show up as a mom and at work.
Better Together,
Christine
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Connect with Emilie
https://www.linkedin.com/in/emilieschario/
http://linkedin.com/company/helloturbine/
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