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

March 25, 2024 194. Another Move, God?? From Surviving to Thriving as a Military Spouse with Beth Runkle
Sometimes military life is a lot. It can be easy to become resentful of this lifestyle. Today’s guest knows that feeling all too well. Beth Runkle’s journey brought her from bitter and reluctant military spouse to fully embracing the lifestyle and making the most of it. In this conversation, we talk about dealing with loneliness, feelings of frustration over career challenges, infertility, the pain of a failed adoption, and the struggle of an unhealthy marriage.
More importantly, we discuss how her life was transformed, and how she moved from a place of resentment and surviving to truly thriving. We unpack how she traded her loneliness for authentic friendships, how her marriage was dramatically transformed, and how she found purpose and meaning along the way. I hope this episode is an encouragement to you on your journey!
Better Together,
Christine

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https://www.BethRunkle.com
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47 min
March 18, 2024 193. Checklists, Binders, & Labels, Oh My! The #1 PCS Tip That No One Is Talking About
If you’ve never done a military move before, it can feel overwhelming. And if you’ve PCSed a dozen times, it can still feel overwhelming.
Thankfully there is a lot of helpful information out there about how to prepare for your move, how to budget for a PCS (permanent change of station), how to put together a PCS binder, and what checklists you need to follow. There are even resources to help you whether to use the provided moving company or do it yourself. But there’s one crucial tip that not enough people are talking about. And that’s what we’re diving into today.
Better Together,
Christine

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26 min
March 12, 2024 192. 3 Reasons Sharing Your Story as a Milspouse Matters & How to Begin with Steven Leapley
As a military spouse, it can sometimes feel like you're a supporting character in someone else's story. Today's episode is all about flipping that script on its head.
I sit down with ghostwriter Steven Leaply, a Navy veteran, to talk about why YOUR story as a military spouse matters, three reasons why you should share your story, and how to get started. If you're ready to trade the mundane of everyday life for a life of meaning (without ever changing your circumstances)...then keep listening!
Better Together,
Christine
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www.instagram.com/steven_leapley_official
www.leapleyenterprises.com

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50 min
March 04, 2024 191. Pursuing Your Creative Passion with Veteran Spouse & Author Victoria Kelly
What does it look like to pursue a creative passion as a military spouse? That’s the question we are digging into in today’s conversation. If you are an artist, dreamer, painter, craftsman, writer, poet, photographer, entrepreneur, or you dream of pursuing any kind of creative endeavor…this episode is for you.
I chat with former military spouse and author Victoria Kelly about her creative journey and how her experience as a military spouse both informed and impacted her ability to pursue her art.
Better Together,
Christine

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Connect with Victoria
victoria-kelly.com
IG: @victoriakellybooks

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34 min
February 26, 2024190. Brené Brown's Tips for Finding True Belonging as a Military Spouse
Do you ever struggle with loneliness? Do you struggle to find “your people” with each move? Do you sometimes feel like no one knows the “real you”?
Author and researcher Brené Brown suggests that at the heart of loneliness is a feeling of disconnection and the absence of meaningful social interaction.
But how do we make genuine connections that allow us to be our true selves, rather than settling for fitting in?
In today’s episode, I unpack Brené Brown’s book, Braving the Wilderness: The Quest for True Belonging and the Courage to Stand Alone, and specifically what this means for us as military spouses.
We discuss:
What true belonging is
How to cultivate true belonging as a military spouse
What true belonging actually looks like in real life
What happens when we put these tips into practice
If you are ready to turn isolation into a life of impact, then this episode is for you!
Better Together,
Christine

MENTIONS
Braving the Wilderness: The Quest for True Belonging and the Courage to Stand Alone by Brené Brown

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31 min
February 19, 2024189. What Holds Military Spouses Back & How to Find Your Purpose with Jenna Griffith
A common theme military spouses struggle with is finding their own identity and purpose in lifestyle that asks them to “hold down the homefront” and “let your spouse focus on the mission.” But you are more than a milspouse.
In this episode, I sit down with Jenna Griffith to discuss what holds military spouses back and what steps we can take to begin to find purpose. We talk about:
The first thing Jenna did in her search for purpose (and what she recommends you do)
What holds military spouses (and veteran spouses) back the most
The importance of healing yourself and finding purpose
Expectations vs. agreements (and why this distinction matters)
What to do about your fears and doubts
How the pursuit of purpose can address feelings of isolation and lead you to community
I can’t wait to share this conversation with you!
Better Together,
Christine

MENTIONS
Free Clarity Workshop
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Connect with Jenna
www.serviceandsoul.com
IG:@msjennagriffith
Service and Soul Facebook Group

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44 min
February 12, 2024 188. How Do I Improve my Self-Esteem as a Milspouse?
Do you ever find yourself second-guessing yourself, your skills, and what you bring to the table? You want to show up confidently, and yet you struggle with imposter syndrome. You sometimes question what you have to offer or if you’re even qualified to be in the room.
Often we lack self-confidence. But is the solution really improving our self-esteem? In this episode we unpack what self-esteem is, why it might not be the answer you’re looking for, and what you can do instead that will help you stop mentally doubting yourself, improve your self-confidence, and ultimately help you reach your goals and dreams.
Better Together,
Christine

MENTIONS
Episode 119: How to Tap Into Joy as a Milspouse
Self-Compassion: The Proven Power of Being Kind to Yourself by Dr Kristen Neff

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25 min
February 05, 2024187. Want to Have a Fulfilling Career as a Military Spouse? Develop This One Critical Skill with Zūlbiye Jorgensen
There are a lot of resources out there to help you as a military spouse navigate a deployment, learn how to PCS, set up a budget, understand military acronyms, go back to school, and even build your resume. But while there are more work-from-home opportunities than there has ever been before, and more employers willing to hire military spouses (depending on where you live), what hasn’t changed over time is the percentage of military spouses that are either unemployed or underemployed.

Zūlbiye Jorgensen is on a mission to change that statistic. A former active-duty military spouse, guard spouse, and now reserve spouse, she has become an advocate for the military spouse community, specifically focused on how military spouses can have a fulfilling career.

In this conversation, we discuss:
What military spouses specifically bring to the table
Ways that military spouses have used their expertise and creative problem-solving skills to turn opportunity into income
The number one skill you need to develop to have a fulfilling career as a military spouse
Practical ways to put this skill into action

If you are ready to have a fulfilling career as a military spouse, give this episode a listen!
Better Together,
Christine

MENTIONS
Free Clarity Call
Ep 186. Feeling Stuck In Your Career??

Connect with Zulbiya
https://www.linkedin.com/in/zulbiye-jorgensen-89b26410/

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Milspouse Purpose Playbook: Discover Who You Are Meant to Be
49 min
January 29, 2024186. "I Feel Completely Stuck and Frustrated in My Career as a Military Spouse. What Should I Do?"
Have you ever thought to yourself, “I feel completely stuck and frustrated in my career?”
I think it’s probably a common thought for many people, military spouse or not. But we all know that there are added challenges to pursuing a meaningful, mobile career that truly lights you up and that you can take with you when you move.
So what happens when we get to this place where we feel stuck? And what can we do about? That’s what we’re talking about inside today’s episode.
Better Together,
Christine

MENTIONS
Milspouse Purpose Playbook: Discover Who You Are Meant to Be (40% OFF THROUGH JAN 31)
Episodes Mentioned
How to Start Scrappy and Build a Business From Scratch
How to find yourself outside of your career
Stepping back into the workforce as a military spouse after a career break
How to Make Money Using Skills You Already Have
How to Build a Killer Resume While Not Working

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18 min
January 23, 2024185. Should You Learn a New Language in 2024? Finding Yourself Through Language Learning with Lindsay Williams
Today’s conversation is with Lindsay Williams, the language obsessed human behind Lindsay Does Languages, a business dedicated to inspiring independent language learners to succeed when doing it solo. Lindsay has studied over 14 different languages and developed some degree of competence in all of them. 🤯

What started as a conversation about how to quickly learn a new language as a military spouse who is moving overseas, or traveling abroad, quickly went much deeper. Because what Lindsay does is not just teach languages; she teaches you how to learn a new language (and how to do it quickly).

In this episode we discuss:
How the ability to learn a language is something we can all benefit from
The three things you need to learn a new language
The two phases of language learning
How the skill of learning a language applies to other areas of our life
How language learning helps us better understand others and ourselves

Whether you’re preparing for an OCONUS PCS to a foreign country, you’re saving up to take that bucket list trip to somewhere in Europe, or you just want to know yourself a little bit better, you’re going to get a lot out of this conversation.
Better Together,
Christine

MENTIONS
Free Unstuck Coaching Session
Milspouse Purpose Playbook: Discover Who You Are Meant to Be (40% OFF THROUGH JAN 31)
Connect With Lindsay
lindsaydoeslanguages.com
Youtube
LinkedIn
Instagram
Essential Vocab List (Learn the actually useful words)
Language Life: https://lindsaydoeslanguages.com/ll
100 Creative Ideas: https://lindsaydoeslanguages.com/100cilearners

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49 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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