More Than a Milspouse | mindset, clarity, work-life balance, create a purpose-fueled life as a military spouse, Milspouse Mastermind

By Christine Hinrichs | Military Spouse Mindset Coach, Clarity Coach, Military Life & Business CoachBusiness Entrepreneurship Health & Fitness Mental Health Education Self-Improvement

More Than a Milspouse | mindset, clarity, work-life balance, create a purpose-fueled life as a military spouse, Milspouse Mastermind episodes

August 20282. Wherever You Are, Be All There // PCS Survival Series, Part 10
In this final episode of the PCS Survival Series, we’re talking about what it looks like to be fully present in your life—even in a place that feels temporary, imperfect, or not what you hoped for.
Because military life can make it easy to:
Put your life on hold
Wait for the “next” duty station
Or just focus on getting through
But your life isn’t something to put on pause. It’s worth living fully…right now.

If you've ever had the thought, “What’s the point if we’re just going to leave again?,” this episode is for you!
Better Together,
Christine
Resources
Start here: Free Clarity Workshop
Stay connected: Join The Free Community
The real-time version of navigating life as a milspouse: Instagram
Work with me 1:1: Let’s Work Together
Support the show: If this episode meant something to you, leaving a review helps more military spouses find it 🤍 Leave a Show Review, Pretty Please!
18 min
August 13281. Starting Over (But Not From Scratch) // PCS Survival Series, Part 9
The move is over. The boxes are unpacked. The house is (mostly) functional. You've officially arrived.
So why doesn’t it feel like home yet?
In this episode of the PCS Survival Series, we’re talking about starting over in a new place... and why this part of the process often feels harder than expected.
Because settling in is about more than just getting things unpacked. It’s about rebuilding your routines, finding your places and people, and creating a life that feels like yours again.
In this episode, we talk about:
Why it takes longer than you think to feel settled
What’s actually happening in the “in-between” after a move
How to lower the pressure to have everything figured out
Why routines and familiarity matter more than you realize
And why you’re not starting over from scratch
Better Together,
Christine

Resources
Start here: Free Clarity Workshop
Stay connected: Join The Free Community
The real-time version of navigating life as a milspouse: Instagram
Work with me 1:1: Let’s Work Together
Support the show: If this episode meant something to you, leaving a review helps more military spouses find it 🤍 Leave a Show Review, Pretty Please!
22 min
August 06 280. Will You Be My Emergency Contact? // PCS Survival Series, Part 8
You’ve made the move. Now what?
Now comes the emotional reality of...
👉 not having your people.
Not having someone to call.
Not having a go-to friend.
Not knowing who to put down as your emergency contact.
And even though everything might start to look “settled” on the outside…
this is often the part that feels the most vulnerable.
Plus, you might still be grieving what you left.
In this episode of the PCS Survival Series, we’re talking about what it actually looks like to build community in a new place.
Better Together,
Christine
Resources
Download the Milspouse Connection Toolkit
Start here: Free Clarity Workshop
Stay connected: Join The Free Community
The real-time version of navigating life as a milspouse: Instagram
Work with me 1:1: Let’s Work Together
Support the show: If this episode meant something to you, leaving a review helps more military spouses find it 🤍 Leave a Show Review, Pretty Please!
18 min
July 30279. Moving Overseas: What Changes…and What Stays the Same // PCS Survival Series, Part 7
Whether you’ve received orders or you’re just curious about the process, this episode walks you through what makes an OCONUS move different...and why it can feel overwhelming the first time.
In this episode of the PCS Survival Series, we break down:
What makes an overseas PCS different from a stateside move
The EFMP clearance process and why it matters
How to divide your belongings (storage, unaccompanied, household goods)
What it feels like to live without your things for months
And how to prepare for unexpected delays and costs
Better Together,
Christine

Resources
Start here: Free Clarity Workshop
Stay connected: Join The Free Community
The real-time version of navigating life as a milspouse: Instagram
Work with me 1:1: Let’s Work Together
Support the show: If this episode meant something to you, leaving a review helps more military spouses find it 🤍 Leave a Show Review, Pretty Please!
28 min
July 23278. Protecting Your Mental Health During Military Moves // PCS Survival Series, Part 6
PCSing isn’t just physically exhausting…it’s emotionally and mentally demanding, too.
And while most advice focuses on packing, timelines, and logistics…this episode focuses on something just as important.
👉 How you take care of yourself during the move.
In this episode of the PCS Survival Series, we’re talking about what it really looks like to move without burning out—and why your mental and emotional health matters more than any checklist.
In this episode, we talk about:
Why burnout happens during a PCS
How stress impacts your body (even if you don’t realize it)
The importance of protecting your mental and emotional health
Why “pushing through” often makes things worse
And how small daily habits can make a big difference
Better Together,
Christine

Mentioned in this Episode
Milspouse Summer Reset Series
Episode 241: Permission to Pause
Episode 242: Milspouse Mental Health
Episode 243: Fueling Your Body
Episode 244: The Link Between Spiritual Health and Mental Health
Episode 261 – Sustainable Self-Care for Burned-Out Military Spouses
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Resources
Start here: Free Clarity Workshop
Stay connected: Join The Free Community
The real-time version of navigating life as a milspouse: Instagram
Work with me 1:1: Let’s Work Together
Support the show: If this episode meant something to you, leaving a review helps more military spouses find it 🤍 Leave a Show Review, Pretty Please!
22 min
July 16277. PCSing with Kids: Supporting Your Kids Through Military Moves // PCS Survival Series, Part 5
One of the questions I get asked the most is: “How are your kids handling the moves?”
It’s not easy on them.
Leaving friends.
Starting over.
Adjusting to new environments again and again.
In this episode of the PCS Survival Series, we’re talking about what it really looks like to support your kids through a move—at every age and stage.
In this episode, we talk about:
How kids experience PCS differently depending on age
What it looks like to involve your kids in the process
How to prepare them for what’s coming
Why resilience doesn’t mean they don’t need support
And how to create space for their emotions
Better Together,
Christine

Mentioned In This Episode
Episode 166: Need a Little Reassurance that Military Life Won’t Scar Your Kids for Life? A Tribute to Growing Up Military with A.D. Rhine
Episode 247: Helping Military Kids Thrive Through Change with Dr. Julia Priftis

Resources
Start here: Free Clarity Workshop
Stay connected: Join The Free Community
The real-time version of navigating life as a milspouse: Instagram
Work with me 1:1: Let’s Work Together
Support the show: If this episode meant something to you, leaving a review helps more military spouses find it 🤍 Leave a Show Review, Pretty Please!
26 min
July 09276. The Game Plan: Moving Week (What to Expect) // PCS Survival Series, Part 4
The days before a PCS move? To me, that’s the part that often feels the most overwhelming.
You’re making decisions.
Prepping everything. Prepacking. Trying not to forget something important.
But once the packers show up…
Things actually start to slow down. At that point, you’ve already done the hardest part—you’ve made the decisions.
Now it’s just about letting the process play out.
In this episode, I’m walking through what moving week really looks like—and how to prepare in a way that makes it feel a little more manageable.
In this episode, we talk about:
What to do before the packers arrive
How to create a “do not pack” system that actually works
What to expect during pack-out days
And why things start to feel different during the process
Better Together,
Christine

Resources
Start here: Free Clarity Workshop
Stay connected: Join The Free Community
The real-time version of navigating life as a milspouse: Instagram
Work with me 1:1: Let’s Work Together
Support the show: If this episode meant something to you, leaving a review helps more military spouses find it 🤍 Leave a Show Review, Pretty Please!
33 min
June 25275. Your PCS Game Plan: Before the Movers Arrive // PCS Survival Series, Part 3
Raise your hand if you've ever searched for the “perfect PCS checklist”...only to figure out the checklist was impossible to follow.
Because in real life...
Orders come late.
Timelines shift.
And many moves don’t follow a neat, predictable plan.
In this episode of the PCS Survival Series, we’re getting into the logistics...but in a way that actually works for real military life.
This isn’t about having a perfect plan.
It’s about knowing what you can do now to make your move feel more manageable later.
In this episode, we talk about:
What you can do before you have orders
How to prepare financially for a PCS
How to start simplifying your home before a move
What to focus on once you do have orders
And how to create a flexible plan that actually works
Better Together,
Christine

Resources
Start here: Free Clarity Workshop
Stay connected: Join The Free Community
The real-time version of navigating life as a milspouse: Instagram
Work with me 1:1: Let’s Work Together
Support the show: If this episode meant something to you, leaving a review helps more military spouses find it 🤍 Leave a Show Review, Pretty Please!
26 min
June 11274. PCS Plot Twists: When Your Military Move Doesn’t Go as Planned // PCS Survival Series, Part 2
If you’ve been through a PCS before, you probably already know this: Things don’t always go according to plan.
Assignments change. Timelines shift. And sometimes, the version of the move you were preparing for… isn’t the one that actually happens.
In this episode of the PCS Survival Series, we’re talking about PCS plot twists (and why your mindset matters more than you think).
Because while you can find a checklist anywhere…what’s harder to navigate is what happens when those plans fall apart.
In this episode, we talk about:
The emotional impact of unexpected shifts
Why focusing only on logistics makes the process harder
The role your mindset plays in shaping your experience
And how to move forward when things don’t go the way you hoped
Better Together,
Christine
Resources
Why don’t I feel like myself anymore? Start here: Free Clarity Workshop
Stay Connected: Join The Free Community
The real-time version of figuring this out—and creating a life you love: Instagram
Work With Me 1:1: Let’s Work Together
Support the Show: If this episode meant something to you, leaving a review helps more military spouses find it 🤍 Leave a Show Review, Pretty Please!
20 min
June 04 273. Preparing to PCS? Let's Talk About The Waiting Game // PCS Survival Series, Part 1
PCSing isn’t just about moving boxes or checking off a to-do list.
It’s about navigating uncertainty, waiting on timelines, and learning how to move forward when you don’t have all the answers yet.
In this first episode of the PCS Survival Series, we’re starting at the very beginning: The Waiting Game.
That space between knowing a move is coming… and actually having orders in hand.
It’s the part where:
• You can’t fully plan
• You don’t have clear timelines
• And everything feels a little up in the air
For many military spouses, it’s one of the most mentally and emotionally exhausting parts of the entire process.
In this episode, we talk about:
• Why uncertainty feels so difficult during a PCS
• The mindset shift from control → acceptance
• How to make plans (without holding too tightly to them)
• Letting go of perfection, especially when it comes to your home and belongings
• Why your nervous system needs support during transition seasons
• And how to stay grounded when nothing feels certain
If you’re in the middle of a PCS (or know one is coming), this episode is for you.
Better Together,
Christine

Resources
Start here: Join The Free Community
Work With Me 1:1: Let’s Work Together
Let's Connect: (The real-time version of me navigating milspouse life) Instagram
Support the Show: If this episode meant something to you, leaving a review helps more military spouses find it 🤍
Leave a Show Review, Pretty Please!
26 min

About More Than a Milspouse | mindset, clarity, work-life balance, create a purpose-fueled life as a military spouse, Milspouse Mastermind

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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!

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