We want to invite you to take time out for your own mental health and hear more about how you can build your own set of tools and strategies to ride life’s many waves. Please join MilSpouses’ Founder Suzanne McCurdy and Talkspace’s Licensed Mental Health Counselor and resident educator, Liz Colizza, for a “real talk” discussion about the stresses and struggles facing military spouses. You are not alone! You will learn to identify these stressors, gain an understanding of when stress is something more serious, and learn tips for navigating challenges big and small.

Key Takeaways:

• From deployment stress and solo parenting to isolation and reintegration, hear common struggles that military spouses face – and what led Suzanne to start MilSpouses, a community created exclusively for military spouses by military spouses
• Understanding when stress is more serious and how stress impacts long-term mental health
• Practical techniques and evidence-based strategies for managing stress, loneliness, and other common concerns
• An overview of virtual therapy from long-standing leader, Talkspace, which is now covered by select TRICARE plans

Speakers:

Suzanne McCurdy, Veteran and Founder of MilSpouses

Liz Colizza, LCSW, and Talkspace’s Director of Clinical Content & Research

From Fitness Posts to Fire Alarms: The Friendship That PCS Built

 We Moved, We Managed, We May Have Cried a Little

 A playfully honest look at navigating military life, transitions, and identity.

Episode 5: Meet Your Host – Christie Nix in the Hot Seat

In this special episode, we flip the script! Longtime friend and fellow military spouse Brooke Coll takes over the mic to interview our very own host, Christie Nix. From her first PCS to finding her voice in the military spouse community, Christie opens up about the highs, the challenges, and the lessons that shaped her journey. You'll hear stories that haven't been told before, including what inspired her to start Milspouse in the House and why she's so passionate about serving this community. It's real, heartfelt, and the perfect way to get to know the woman behind the mic.

Stepping behind the curtain of military family life, this intimate conversation reveals what 22 years as a military spouse looks like. Host Christie Nix opens up alongside her best friend, Brooke Koll, sharing the raw truths, unexpected joys, and hard-won wisdom from her journey supporting a soldier's career while raising three children and finding her purpose.  The discussion delves into navigating multiple year-long deployments, including the heightened uncertainty during COVID-19, when Christie's husband, Tim, was overseas with an unclear return date. With refreshing honesty, she explores the evolution of parenting through different seasons—from the physical exhaustion of managing young children alone to the emotional weight of guiding teenagers through life's challenges without their father present. "When they're little, it's physically exhausting... as they get older, it's more of an emotional hardship that no one can prepare you for," Christie reflects, offering validation to military parents at any stage.  Far from just surviving the challenges, Christie shares how she discovered her strengths and passions along the way. Her journey from hosting coffees exclusively for military spouses to building broader women's communities speaks to the evolution many military spouses experience as they develop identities beyond their connection to service. Perhaps most powerful is her insight about sacrifice and selflessness: "I've proven to myself I'm not as selfish as I think... we're all innately quite selfish people, and in a military marriage especially with kids, it's a lot of give and take."  Whether you're new to military life or a seasoned spouse, this conversation offers both practical wisdom and emotional resonance. Connect with us on Instagram @thisismillspouses to share your own military spouse journey and join our community of support.

Military life is built on service—but what happens when that service extends beyond the uniform? In this heartfelt episode, Christie and Tim Nix get real about how service members and spouses can truly support one another through the chaos of PCS moves, career pivots, parenting, deployments, and everything in between.

From sharing the mental load to recognizing unseen sacrifices, this conversation dives into what it means to serve each other—with empathy, teamwork, and a whole lot of grace. Whether you're active duty or the one holding things down at home, this episode reminds you: you're both on the same team.

What does it take to not just survive an OCONUS move, but truly thrive while living overseas?

In this episode of MilSpouse in the House, host Christie Nix sits down with Mary Montoya, founder of The OCONUS Project, to talk about the unexpected challenges, personal growth, and deep sense of purpose that came from her family’s overseas assignment. From navigating culture shock to building community on base—and ultimately creating a platform to support other military spouses—Mary shares her story with honesty, warmth, and inspiration.

She opens up about the transition back to CONUS, what it felt like to "come home" changed, and how her time abroad reshaped her outlook on military life, motherhood, and mission.

Whether you're preparing for an overseas PCS or returning stateside, this conversation is packed with real talk, encouragement, and practical wisdom from a spouse who's lived it—and is now helping others do the same.

Let’s explore how military spouses can take control of their careers, whether that means finding flexible employment or launching a business of their own.

In this episode, we’re diving into some of the most important updates and topics in the military community, including benefits, policy changes, and the challenges of PCS’ing while pregnant. Joining us is Bri George, an active-duty Coast Guard spouse of 15 years, who brings firsthand experience and insights into navigating military life.

Bri shares valuable advice on preparing for a move during pregnancy and advocating for yourself and your family.  She shares her experience switching states and doctors in the middle of her pregnancy and how you can prepare for the same.  Whether you’re a new military spouse or a seasoned pro, this episode has must-know information to help you stay informed and empowered.

Tune in now for expert insights, real-life experiences, and practical tips to make military life a little easier!