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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
Sunday Jun 20, 2021
Sunday Jun 20, 2021
Before having kids, I enjoyed preparing healthy meals for my husband and I. But then came working full time and a toddler and being pregnant and my husband being deployed...and dinner became the time of day I dreaded. Often it looked more like bowls of cereal or a frozen skillet meal I could heat up in 10 minutes. Healthy, balanced meals went out the window.
Until I made this GAME-CHANGING discovery! Freezer meals. Seriously.
While freezer meals might sound like a lot of work, the time, money, hassle and energy they will save you makes them totally worth it! (Especially when your active duty spouse is deployed, you have littles at home, or you’re running to activities every night of the week).
In the last few years, I’ve made hundreds of freezer meals. In this week’s episode, I’m taking the mystery and overwhelm out of making freezer meals. I break down the process into easy-to-follow steps and give you my top seven tips to simplify and streamline the process.
And to help get you started, I created a free easy freezer meal quick-start guide just for you. Freezer meals have made my weekday evenings a little less stressful and I believe they will do the same for you!
LINKS
The MilSpouse Mastermind Easy Freezer Meal Guide -> https://milspousemastermind.com/easyfreezermeals/
Request a Get Unstuck Coaching Session -> christine@milspousemastermind.com
Join the Free MilSpouse Mastermind FB Community ->
https://milspousemastermind.com/community
Free Download: Reclaiming Your Life Starts Here (Learn how to stop feeling pulled in all direction & prioritize what matters most) -> https://milspousemastermind.com/values
Free Download: Growth Wheel Assessment (Assess which areas of your life are out of balance) https://milspousemastermind.com/growthwheel
Full episodes, blog posts and more -> https://milspousemastermind.com
Connect -> hello@milspousemastermind.com
Instagram -> @christineh
Listen on Apple Podcast -> https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/milspouse-mastermind-show-personal-development-work/id1555191004
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Sunday Jun 13, 2021
Sunday Jun 13, 2021
All of us have dreams we want to bring to life. Sure, we may have buried our dreams, but they still exist inside of us. And once we identify what that dream is, we have a choice to make.
Will we keep dreaming the dream, or will we take steps to bring the dream to life? Are we willing to step out in courage and pursue our dreams? What about the additional challenges to pursuing our dreams as military spouses?
In this episode, we dig into 5 truths about pursuing a dream as a military spouse. What does it look like to actually live the dream and what tools do you need to help you navigate the journey from dream to execution?
If you are feeling stuck and unsure of what it looks like to practically pursue a dream as a military spouse, this is the episode for you!
LINKS
Request a Get Unstuck Coaching Session -> christine@milspousemastermind.com
Ep 9: The 7-part Framework to Build a Life You Love (regardless of your circumstances) -> https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/7-part-framework-to-build-life-you-love-as-military/id1555191004?i=1000516703367
Ep 15: THE ONE THING keeping you stuck in life and business (It's Probably Not What You Think) -> https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/one-thing-keeping-you-stuck-in-life-business-its-probably/id1555191004?i=1000522860436
Ep 17: Finding Fulfillment as a Military Wife, in Motherhood, and in Using Your Story to Impact the World for Good with Chrissie Kenaston -> https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/finding-fulfillment-as-military-wife-in-motherhood/id1555191004?i=1000524426838
Join the Free MilSpouse Mastermind FB Community ->
https://milspousemastermind.com/community
Free Download: Learn how to stop feeling pulled in all direction & prioritize what matters most -> https://milspousemastermind.com/values
Free Download: Assess which areas of your life are out of balance -> https://milspousemastermind.com/growthwheel
Full episodes, blog posts and more -> https://milspousemastermind.com
Connect -> hello@milspousemastermind.com
Instagram -> @christineh
Listen on Apple Podcast -> https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/milspouse-mastermind-show-personal-development-work/id1555191004
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Sunday Jun 06, 2021
Sunday Jun 06, 2021
Living with purpose will look difference in each and every season of our lives. Today we sit down with Chrissie Kenaston, a military wife, mom of three, business owner, volunteer, and author of the new book, What if I Name Her Grace.
We chat about her journey to finding fulfillment, purpose, and pursing her dreams as a new military spouse, a mom of young kids, and in creating income and impact.
If you have felt frustrated or unfulfilled in your current season of life, or you’re wondering if your story really matters, you will be refreshed and encouraged by this episode.
Chrissie’s book, What If I Name Her Grace, is an honest and transformative tale of exchanging #momguilt for God's grace in the trenches of early marriage and motherhood. It is currently available via Kindle or for preorder on Amazon and Barnes and Noble, and will be available June 29.
LINKS
Get to Know Chrissie:
- Instagram -> @ChrissieKenaston
- Website -> https://www.chrissiekenaston.com/
- Facebook -> https://www.facebook.com/chrissiekenaston.author
Join the Free MilSpouse Mastermind FB Community ->
https://milspousemastermind.com/community
Free Values Assessment (Learn how to prioritize what matters most) -> https://milspousemastermind.com/values
Growth Wheel Guide (Assess which areas of your life are out of balance) -> https://milspousemastermind.com/growthwheel
Full episodes, blog posts and more -> https://milspousemastermind.com
Connect -> hello@milspousemastermind.com
Instagram -> @christineh
Listen on Apple Podcast -> https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/milspouse-mastermind-show-personal-development-work/id1555191004
Listen on Google ->
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Sunday May 30, 2021
Sunday May 30, 2021
As a relatively new military wife, my worst nightmare came true. My active duty husband received orders to a new duty station, an assignment that I most definitely DID NOT want. I cried when we got the news.
And yet, some of my most favorite memories and pivotal growth moments came out of that assignment. I am who I am today because of that location.
This week we’re digging into the topic of getting orders to a location you aren’t excited about. I’m giving you four practical tips to make the most of a new duty station as a military spouse, regardless of where it’s located. It is possible to not only survive, but thrive (even if you’re hours away from the closest Target)! So let’s talk about how we do it.
Join the Free MilSpouse Mastermind FB Community ->
https://milspousemastermind.com/community
Free Values Assessment (Learn how to prioritize what matters most) -> https://milspousemastermind.com/values
Growth Wheel Guide (Assess which areas of your life are out of balance) -> https://milspousemastermind.com/growthwheel
Full episodes, blog posts and more -> https://milspousemastermind.com
Connect -> hello@milspousemastermind.com
Instagram -> @christineh
Listen on Apple Podcast -> https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/milspouse-mastermind-show-personal-development-work/id1555191004
Listen on Google ->
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Sunday May 23, 2021
Sunday May 23, 2021
Today we’re digging into something that we all NEED, but most of us fail to prioritize. We make this one thing a nice-to-have and the first-to-go. We make it the reward for having worked hard and accomplishing our goals, rather than the other way around.
But, if we truly want to live a life of impact, without sacrificing what matters most, then we need to shift the way we think about this one thing: REST.
So let’s chat about why rest matters, why we struggle to prioritize it, and how we can practically move towards incorporating rest in our lives (even with young kids).
If you’re ready to pursue your life and dreams from a place of health and wholeness, rather than from a place of striving, then this episode is for you!
Books:
Rhythms of Renewal: Trading Stress and Anxiety for a Life of Peace and Purpose by Rebekah Lyons
Can’t Even: How Millennials Became the Burnout Generation by Anne Helen Petersen
The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry by John Mark Comer
Other Links:
Free Values Assessment (Learn how to prioritize what matters most) -> https://milspousemastermind.com/values
Growth Wheel Guide (Assess which areas of your life are keeping you out of balance) -> https://milspousemastermind.com/growthwheel
Full episodes, blog posts and more -> https://milspousemastermind.com
Join the Free MilSpouse Mastermind FB Community ->
https://milspousemastermind.com/community
Connect -> hello@milspousemastermind.com
Instagram -> @christineh
Listen on Apple Podcast -> https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/milspouse-mastermind-show-personal-development-work/id1555191004
Listen on Google ->
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Sunday May 16, 2021
Sunday May 16, 2021
You my friend were made for more. And yet so often we aren’t sure what “more” actually means. We feel like something is lacking, like we need a purpose outside of life as a military wife and mom.
But how do we figure out what that is? And how do we pursue our own thing when we’re trying to hold down the home front, take care of the kiddos and manage the unpredictability of military life?
We want to know if it’s really possible to pursue a life of purpose, joy and impact TODAY (without adding to the stress and anxiety we already feel).
This week is the final episode of a three-part series all about finding life purpose as a military spouse. We defined what a purpose and calling is and busted several common myths about living a life of purpose. We discussed how you as a military spouse can move toward greater clarity on your calling regardless of your circumstances.
Today we cover three ways to start getting greater clarity on what lights you up and impacts the world for good. Which questions should you be asking and what should you be looking for??
If you’ve felt stuck in your role as a military spouse or in an unfulfilling job, and you dream of life being different, this is the series for you.
It’s time to shine a light on how we can practically pursue purpose as military spouses!
Sunday May 09, 2021
Sunday May 09, 2021
You my friend were made for more. And yet so often we aren’t sure what “more” actually means. We feel like something is lacking, like we need a purpose outside of life as a military wife and mom.
But how do we figure out what that is? And how do we pursue our own thing when we’re trying to hold down the home front, take care of the kiddos and manage the unpredictability of military life?
We want to know if it’s really possible to pursue a life of purpose, joy and impact TODAY (without adding to the stress and anxiety we already feel).
Last week started a three-part series all about finding life purpose as a military spouse. We defined what a purpose and calling is and busted several common myths about living a life of purpose.
Today we’re digging into the ten phases of pursuing purpose and how you as a military spouse can move toward greater clarity on your calling regardless of your circumstances!
If you’ve felt stuck in your role as a military spouse or in an unfulfilling job, and you dream of life being different, this is the series for you.
It’s time to shine a light on how we can practically pursue purpose as military spouses!
Free Values Assessment (Learn how to prioritize what matters most) -> https://milspousemastermind.com/values
Growth Wheel Guide (Assess which areas of your life are keeping you out of balance) -> https://milspousemastermind.com/growthwheel
Full episodes, blog posts and more -> https://milspousemastermind.com
Join the Free MilSpouse Mastermind FB Community ->
https://milspousemastermind.com/community
Connect -> hello@milspousemastermind.com
Instagram -> @christineh
Listen on Apple Podcast -> https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/milspouse-mastermind-show-personal-development-work/id1555191004
Thursday May 06, 2021
Thursday May 06, 2021
Welcome to a bonus episode of the MilSpouse Mastermind Show!
Today is Military Spouse Appreciation Day. While this day occurs every year, this year feels even more important.
We’ve all been through a lot in the last year. More stress, more anxiety, more isolation, more uncertainty, more confusion, more loneliness. And so today we just take time to acknowledge all that you, as military spouses, have sacrificed and the contributions you make to the military family unit. We take a moment to reflect on the past and offer hope for a brighter tomorrow.
My hope is that this message both resonates with you and refreshes your soul. Happy Military Spouse Appreciation Day to all my fellow military spouses!
A Prayer For Military Spouses -> https://kristenstrong.com/a-prayer-for-military-spouses/
Kristen Strong Instagram -> @kristenstrong
Free Values Assessment (Learn how to prioritize what matters most) -> https://milspousemastermind.com/values
Growth Wheel Guide (Assess which areas of your life are keeping you out of balance) -> https://milspousemastermind.com/growthwheel
Full episodes, blog posts and more -> https://milspousemastermind.com
Join the Free MilSpouse Mastermind FB Community ->
https://milspousemastermind.com/community
Connect -> hello@milspousemastermind.com
Instagram -> @christineh
Listen on Apple Podcast -> https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/milspouse-mastermind-show-personal-development-work/id1555191004
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Sunday May 02, 2021
Sunday May 02, 2021
You, my friend, were made for more. And yet so often we aren’t sure what “more” actually means. We feel like something is lacking, like we need a purpose outside of life as a military wife and mom.
But how do we figure out what that is? And how do we pursue our own thing when we’re trying to hold down the home front, take care of the kiddos and manage the unpredictability of military life?
Is it really possible to pursue a life of purpose, joy and impact TODAY (without adding to the stress and anxiety we already feel)?
Today, we’re beginning a three-part series all about finding life purpose as a military spouse. We’ll cover what a life purpose or calling is (and is not), how we move toward it regardless of our circumstances, and how the heck we figure out what our "thing" actually is.
If you’ve felt stuck in your role as a military spouse or in an unfulfilling job, and you dream of life being different, this is the series for you.
It’s time to shine a light on how we can practically pursue purpose as military spouses!
Free Values Assessment (Learn how to prioritize what matters most) -> https://milspousemastermind.com/values
Growth Wheel Guide (Assess which areas of your life are keeping you out of balance) -> https://milspousemastermind.com/growthwheel
Full episodes, blog posts and more -> https://milspousemastermind.com
Join the Free MilSpouse Mastermind FB Community ->
https://milspousemastermind.com/community
Connect -> hello@milspousemastermind.com
Instagram -> @christineh
Listen on Apple Podcast -> https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/milspouse-mastermind-show-personal-development-work/id1555191004
Sunday Apr 25, 2021
Sunday Apr 25, 2021
Trying to navigate a career as a military spouse is tough! But having your own thing is possible! In today’s episode, we chat with Mary Elaine Baker, a military spouse veteran who chose to leave her teaching career for a better work-life balance. She became a virtual assistant and eventually created VAUSA, a company that connects military spouses with virtual job opportunities.
We talk about her journey from brand new military wife and mom to now living a life that allows her time freedom and flexibility, while pursuing a mission that she is passionate about. Mary Elaine shares about the joys and challenges of starting your own business as a military spouse and what it looks like to pursue a dream, while still navigating military life and dealing with frequent deployments. We talk about work-life balance as a military spouse, finding your own identity, communicating with your active duty military member, the importance of knowing your why, work from home jobs for military spouses, and the skills you need to become the person you want to be.
You’ll walk away from this episode feeling both encouraged and inspired to chase your own dreams and find something that you can take with you wherever you go!
Learn More about HireVAUSA -> https://hirevausa.com
Connect with Mary Elaine Baker ->maryelaine@hirevausa.com
Free Values Assessment (Learn how to prioritize what matters most) -> https://milspousemastermind.com/values
Growth Wheel Guide (Assess which areas of your life are keeping you out of balance) -> https://milspousemastermind.com/growthwheel
Full episodes, blog posts and more -> https://milspousemastermind.com
Join the Free MilSpouse Mastermind FB Community ->
https://milspousemastermind.com/community
Connect -> hello@milspousemastermind.com
Instagram -> @christineh
Listen on Apple Podcast -> https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/milspouse-mastermind-show-personal-development-work/id1555191004