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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
Monday Nov 27, 2023
Monday Nov 27, 2023
During this holiday season, it can be tempting to fixate on how far we are away from family, or that we don't get to spend a holiday with our loved ones. But when we stay focused on the negative, it leads us down the spiral of comparison, frustration, and discontentment with life.
We have the opportunity and the ability to reframe our thoughts and to change our lives simply by starting with gratitude. Gratitude helps us embrace life. It allows us to become more resilient and to thrive as military spouse. It helps us get unstuck and craft a life with purpose.
Crafting a life with purpose doesn’t necessarily mean doing something noteworthy or showy. It doesn’t necessarily involve starting a business, obtaining a certain degree or title, or speaking to large groups of people. It means that we approach each day with intentionality and choose to make today matter.
One way we can do that is just by spreading intentional acts of kindness. Today’s episode is going to focus on one organization that does just that. Ready to learn more? Then let’s dive in.
Better Together,
Christine
MENTIONS
Connect with Brittany
Braines@inspireupfoundation.org
RESOURCES
What Matters Most Worksheet: https://milspousemastermind.com/values
Design a Life You Love: https://milspousemastermind.com/growthwheel
Leave a Show Review: https://milspousemastermind.com/show
Work With Me: milspousemastermind.com/unstuck
Monday Nov 20, 2023
Monday Nov 20, 2023
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 to know or expect. Perhaps this year your spouse will be deployed. Or you just moved overseas and you won’t be able to make it to the family reunion.
Perhaps you moved somewhere that doesn’t celebrate Thanksgiving or Christmas in the same way you’ve grown accustomed to. Perhaps you’re living in climate that doesn’t get cold. I get that. It’s been a few years since I’ve experienced a true change of seasons.
So what can we do when our expectations don’t match our reality? And how can we make this holiday season meaningful, regardless of where we currently live? Let’s talk about it.
Better Together,
Christine
MENTIONS
RESOURCES
What Matters Most Worksheet: https://milspousemastermind.com/values
Design a Life You Love: https://milspousemastermind.com/growthwheel
Leave a Show Review: https://milspousemastermind.com/show
Tuesday Nov 14, 2023
Tuesday Nov 14, 2023
Upward mobility in a thriving career is often cited as one of the biggest pain points for military spouses. But foreign service spouses also face this challenge, which is what this conversation is all about. I chat with Rona Jobe, a foreign service spouse, who is doing something about the lack of career options for foreign service and military spouses.
As an Eligible Family Member (EFM) of a Foreign Service Officer, Rona experienced career interruptions from frequent moves due to her husband’s career, which meant she had to re-establish her career every time they moved to a new post.
Rona founded LVL-Up Strategies in 2020 as an opportunity to make an immediate impact in two communities: the U.S. military/foreign service spouse community and the small business community. Now in its fourth year, LVL-Up Strategies provides opportunities for foreign service and military spouses to thrive professionally and use their extensive experience and varied perspectives to help small business owners thrive and grow.
If you have been frustrated by a lack of career opportunities or career progression, or you just need the reminder that all of us have the ability to make a difference in the status quo, definitely give this episode a listen!
Better Together,
Christine
MENTIONS
Connect with Rona
https://www.lvlupstrategies.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/lvlupstrategies/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LVLUpStrategiesLLC
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lvlup.strategies/
RESOURCES
What Matters Most Worksheet: https://milspousemastermind.com/values
Design a Life You Love: https://milspousemastermind.com/growthwheel
Leave a Show Review: https://milspousemastermind.com/show
Work With Me: milspousemastermind.com/unstuck
Monday Nov 06, 2023
Monday Nov 06, 2023
Have you ever felt like you were trying so hard to be happy…and yet it just was not working?? Today we’re looking at why that is.
Over the last few weeks, we’ve been talking about helpful practices that can actually become problematic. In episode 172, we explored the power of positive thinking and the danger of brushing aside our painful emotions in the pursuit of positivity—a phenomenon known as toxic positivity.
In episode 173, we talked about how mindfulness can help us connect with our emotions and become aware of them. But awareness can become problematic as well. If we don’t have a process for dealing with the thoughts and emotions and feelings that arise, it can actually leave us feeling more stuck and disempowered.
Today we’re unpacking why the pursuit of happiness can make you miserable (and what to do instead). If you’re ready to trade that frustration for fulfillment as a military spouse, then press play now!
Better Together,
Christine
MENTIONS
Ep 172: Should You “Embrace the Suck” or “Look For The Good”?
RESOURCES
What Matters Most Worksheet: https://milspousemastermind.com/values
Design a Life You Love: https://milspousemastermind.com/growthwheel
Leave a Show Review: https://milspousemastermind.com/show
Work With Me: milspousemastermind.com/unstuck
Monday Oct 30, 2023
Monday Oct 30, 2023
Sometimes good ideas can become problematic. Last week on the podcast, we talked about how a positive mindset can turn into toxic positivity and how “embracing the suck” can actually lead us to resentment, rather than helping us overcome adversity. The key to tapping into the best of both these concepts lies in becoming aware of our feelings and emotions, so that we can process them in a healthy way.
While this process begins with mindfulness, and bringing awareness to what we’re thinking and feeling, there’s a little more to the story. Awareness alone is not enough. Today I’m walking you through a specific process that you can use to increase your focus, improve your mental health and transform your life (in only 10 minutes a day). Ready to learn more? Let’s go.
Better Together,
Christine
MENTIONS
Ep 113 – Unlock the Power of Mindfulness In Your Life (One Minute Mindfulness Practice)
Ep 153 – Want to Live with Less Overwhelm? How a Morning Routine Can Help
Ep 22 – How to Practically Own Your Day So It Doesn’t Own You
Headspace App – Free for Blue Star Families members
https://www.thetappingsolution.com
Cleaning Up Your Mental Mess by Dr. Caroline Leaf
RESOURCES
Free Clarity Workshop: https://milspousemastermind.com/workshop
Free Milspouse Community: https://milspousemastermind.com/community
What Matters Most Worksheet: https://milspousemastermind.com/values
Design a Life You Love: https://milspousemastermind.com/growthwheel
Self-Guided Clarity Course: https://morethanamilspouse.com
Leave a Show Review: https://milspousemastermind.com/show
Work With Me: milspousemastermind.com/unstuck
Tuesday Oct 24, 2023
Tuesday Oct 24, 2023
Sometimes life circumstances are hard. It sucks. But the real question is, what is the best way to respond to those circumstances?
Is it better to just “embrace the suck” or “think more positively?” Which approach will actually lead you to resilience, true emotional health, and to thriving despite the obstacles in your way? The answer might surprise you.
Better Together,
Christine
MENTIONS
Free Milspouse Clarity Workshop
Ep 163: Are You Really Resilient??
Ep 165: How to Transform Your Life in 5 Minutes a Day
RESOURCES
Design a Life You Love: https://milspousemastermind.com/growthwheel
Self-Guided Clarity Course: https://morethanamilspouse.com
Leave a Show Review: https://milspousemastermind.com/show
Work With Me: milspousemastermind.com/unstuck
Tuesday Oct 17, 2023
Tuesday Oct 17, 2023
Do you feel like there’s never enough time (or enough of you) to get it all done? Do you struggle to set healthy boundaries? Or to say no when a new opportunity arises? Do you long to be more present in your daily life, but even when you’re physically present, your mind is still a million miles away?
Today’s guest has been there. A former military spouse turned time management coach for busy women, Lissa Figgens walks us through what it really looks like to find balance, set healthy boundaries ,and thrive as a busy military spouse.
We discuss:
- Why we often wear busyness as a badge of honor
- Why multitasking isn’t really a super power
- How to identify what matters most to you
- The eight areas of attention you need to give your life
- Whether balance is even possible as a milspouse
- Setting boundaries around your holiday plans & family demands
- How to choose your area of focus
- And much more
If you feel like your schedule is owning you, rather than the other way around, then buckle up for a really great conversation.
Better Together,
Christine
MENTIONS
Determine Your Values Worksheet
Connect with Lissa
Redeemhertime.com
Ep 150: Loving Someone With PTSD
RESOURCES
Free Clarity Workshop: https://milspousemastermind.com/workshop
Free Milspouse Community: https://milspousemastermind.com/community
What Matters Most Worksheet: https://milspousemastermind.com/values
Design a Life You Love: https://milspousemastermind.com/growthwheel
Self-Guided Clarity Course: https://morethanamilspouse.com
Leave a Show Review: https://milspousemastermind.com/show
Work With Me: milspousemastermind.com/unstuck
Tuesday Oct 10, 2023
Tuesday Oct 10, 2023
It’s no secret that your mindset holds incredible power. What you think and believe, impacts your actions, attitudes and habits. This is true for so many areas of our lives. Today we’re going to look at how this applies specifically to how we handle money.
Have you thought about how your beliefs and past experiences with money influence how you spend and save money? This is your money mindset.
Whether you are living paycheck to paycheck, or you’ve accumulated a decent amount of savings in the bank, all of us are influenced by our thoughts, beliefs and past experiences with money. If you are ready to feel less stressed, develop healthy money habits, and make the most of the paycheck you have, then let’s dive into the show!
Better Together,
Christine
MENTIONS
Determine Your Values Worksheet
Connect with Jess
Instagram: @yourfinancialhabit
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessica-baier-11b38226/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/habit-money/
Jessica@yourfinancialhabit.com
RESOURCES
Free Clarity Workshop: https://milspousemastermind.com/workshop
Free Milspouse Community: https://milspousemastermind.com/community
What Matters Most Worksheet: https://milspousemastermind.com/values
Design a Life You Love: https://milspousemastermind.com/growthwheel
Self-Guided Clarity Course: https://morethanamilspouse.com
Leave a Show Review: https://milspousemastermind.com/show
Work With Me: milspousemastermind.com/unstuck
Tuesday Oct 03, 2023
Tuesday Oct 03, 2023
Progress, Not Perfection.
It’s what I remind myself of often. Because, as a recovering perfectionist, I am well-aware of my tendencies to waste time trying to make something perfect.
Unfortunately, my perfectionist tendencies can sometimes hold me back or even keep me from reaching my goals. And my guess is that I’m not alone in this struggle. That’s why today, I’m sharing six hacks to help you DEFEAT your perfectionist tendencies and actually make progress on your goals and dreams.
If procrastination, fear of failure, all-or-nothing thinking, or being self-critical is something you have struggled with, it might be killing your productivity. The good news is that there is a way to break free!
Better Together,
Christine
MENTIONS
Setting Growth Goals: https://milspousemastermind.com/growthwheel
Leave a Show Review: https://milspousemastermind.com/show
RESOURCES
Free Clarity Workshop: https://milspousemastermind.com/workshop
Free Milspouse Community: https://milspousemastermind.com/community
What Matters Most Worksheet: https://milspousemastermind.com/values
Self-Guided Clarity Course: https://morethanamilspouse.com
Work With Me: milspousemastermind.com/unstuck
Tuesday Sep 26, 2023
Tuesday Sep 26, 2023
Perhaps you decided to take a step back from your career, because balancing kids, military life and a full-time job sometimes feels downright impossible. Or perhaps your spouse just got stationed overseas and options for employment are few to none.
Is there a way to continue to build your professional skills, in a way that will eventually lead you back to getting paid for what you have to offer? Absolutely. Today I chat with two powerhouse military spouse entrepreneurs who have carved their own path, Kate Horrell and Lacey Langford, We discuss purpose, gaining new skills, setting boundaries, resume building and how to strategically volunteer your way to success as a military spouse. I can’t wait to share this conversation with you!
Better Together,
Christine
MENTIONS
Milspouse Purpose Playbook: https://morethanamilspouse.com
Connect with Lacey
Connect with Kate
RESOURCES
Free Clarity Workshop: https://milspousemastermind.com/workshop
Free Milspouse Community: https://milspousemastermind.com/community
What Matters Most Worksheet: https://milspousemastermind.com/values
Design a Life You Love: https://milspousemastermind.com/growthwheel
Self-Guided Clarity Course: https://morethanamilspouse.com
Leave a Show Review: https://milspousemastermind.com/show
Work With Me: milspousemastermind.com/unstuck