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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 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
Tuesday Sep 19, 2023
Tuesday Sep 19, 2023
Headed to an event where you know absolutely no one? Here's your cheat sheet!
Seriously, one of the super-fun parts of military life is starting completely over every time you move to build a local support network. And I hear from military spouses all the time that the number one thing they struggle with is finding community.
So today we’re tackling the important topic of finding friends as a military spouse. And specifically, we’re going to talk about the awkwardness of being in a place where you don’t yet know anyone. How do you get through those sometimes-awkward first conversations, and really start to build your tribe? Let’s talk about it.
Better Together,
Christine
MENTIONS
The Fine Art of Small Talk by Debra Fine
Captivate: The Science of Succeeding with People by Vanessa Edwards
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 Sep 12, 2023
Tuesday Sep 12, 2023
It can be easy to focus on the hard parts of military life: the deployments, the frequent moves, the lonliness and starting over trying to build community. Sometimes we wonder how this life will affect us in the long run. And how will it affect our children?
Today’s conversation is a celebration of the good that can come out of this lifestyle. I sit down with two women who grew up in the military lifestyle, who met in high school in Germany, and who are still best friends two decades later. We discuss their most recent project, and how it is both a reflection on and a tribute to growing up military.
Better Together,
Christine
MENTIONS
Instagram: @adhrine_author
RESOURCES
WATCH THE 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 Sep 05, 2023
Tuesday Sep 05, 2023
Six years ago I felt stuck in a life I didn’t choose. I was tired of moving. I felt pulled in all directions. I didn’t love how I was showing up for my husband or my kids. I just desperately wanted to feel in control of my life and the direction it was headed.
Six years ago I started a daily practice that has transformed my life. No, it didn’t solve all my problems. But it did transform my outlook and the way I look at life. It impacted my relationships. It helped my mindset. It built resiliency. And it led me to do what I do today. I want that same transformation for you.
So today I’m sharing this simple practice so you too can start building your resiliency toolkit and transforming your life in under five minutes a day.
Better Together,
Christine
MENTIONS
Episode 26: Frustrated By Military Life?
Episode 22: How to Practically Own Your Day So it Doesn’t Own You
Ep 163. Are You Really Resilient?
RESOURCES
WATCH THE 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 Aug 29, 2023
Tuesday Aug 29, 2023
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 your next move the best one yet. In this episode we discuss:
- The problem that so many military families face
- How the idea for packing props was born
- What it took to bring the idea to life
- And how it is currently changing the game when it comes to navigating the stress of a PCS (or any move for that matter)
My hope is that you will walk away from this episode with 1. A practical understanding of how creating a business comes from identifying a problem, and creating a solution to meet that need and 2. A really practical resource to simplify and streamline your next move, whether it be across town or across the world.
Can’t wait to “unpack” this one with you!
Better Together,
Christine
MENTIONS
See STACHD in action (video of this conversation): https://youtu.be/GoQ1z-k5AtQ
Elevate Your Moving or Storage Experience: Stachd.com
WATCH THE FREE CLARITY WORKSHOP: https://milspousemastermind.com/workshop
RESOURCES
JOIN THE FREE 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