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 29, 2023164. Don’t Just Start a Business, Solve a Problem. How a Stressful Military Move Sparked an Online Business with STACHD CEO Michelle Ruesch
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
36 min
August 22, 2023 163. Are You Really Resilient? Plus, My Nightmare Travel Story (And How I Actually Responded in the Moment)
Often in military life we talk about being resilient. We say that our kids are resilient. But honestly I don’t love that statement. Today we’re going to talk about why.

We’ll unpack what resilience really is, common myths and misconceptions about resilience, how to know if you are really resilient, and what you can actually do to build resilience.

Plus, I’ll share my own personal travel experience gone horribly wrong this summer, and how I had to dig down deep to practice the skills I’ve been cultivating. Can’t wait to unpack this one together!
Better Together,
Christine

MENTIONS
Ep 75: 7 Ways to Become a More Resilient Milspouse (And Thrive Despite Challenges)
Ep 138: Optimize Your Sleep, Energy, and Stress Resilience to Live Your Most Vibrant Life

RESOURCES
WATCH THE FREE CLARITY WORKSHOP: https://milspousemastermind.com/workshop
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
33 min
August 15, 2023162. Embracing The “No-Plan Plan” Journey of Military Life. Behind the Scenes of Mission: Milspouse (Formerly Army Wife Network) With Dr. Sharita Knobloch
The longer I am a milspouse, the more I appreciate the supportiveness of our global military spouse community. There are so many resources that are available to help you and I thrive as military spouses. And yet, sometimes it can be challenging to find those resources. That’s why I’m excited to bring you today’s conversation with the Executive Director of Mission: Milspouse, Dr. Sharita Knobloch.

Formerly known as the Army Wife Network, Mission: Milspouse recently rebranded and launched as a 501c3 nonprofit. Mission:Milspouse exists to globally empower military spouses with resources, supporting them to conquer adversity, foster confidence, and thrive in this military life.

Sharita is an Army spouse of over twelve years, mama of two, and a dissertation chair in the department of community care and counseling at Liberty University. In 2020, she was named the Armed Forces Insurance Fort Bliss Spouse of the Year.
In this episode we discuss:
What Sharita did to force herself to be less “cranky & negative” as a military spouse
The beauty of embracing each season of life
Behind the scenes of the Mission:Milspouse rebrand
The importance of having something for yourself
Ways to fuel yourself (and your calling)
You’ll want to take some notes for this one!
Better Together,
Christine

MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE
Missionmilspouse.org
PODCAST: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mission-milspouse-podcast/id1496622370

GET CONNECTED
FREE CLARITY WORKSHOP: https://milspousemastermind.com/workshop

JOIN THE FREE COMMUNITY: https://milspousemastermind.com/community
FEELING OVERWHELMED? WHAT MATTERS MOST WORKSHEET: https://milspousemastermind.com/values
DESIGN A LIFE YOU LOVE: https://milspousemastermind.com/growthwheel
CRAFT A LIFE WITH PURPOSE: https://morethanamilspouse.com
UNSTUCK COACHING: milspousemastermind.com/unstuck
LEAVE A SHOW REVIEW: https://milspousemastermind.com/show
41 min
August 08, 2023 161. Just PCSed? Kids Going Back to School? 5 Questions to Help Prioritize What Matters Most & Set Boundaries for a New Season
It’s the time of year when kids head back to school. When many of us find ourselves living in new locations. Or having the opportunity to move back into a regular routine.

This makes it the perfect time to reflect on how we want to spend our time and energy in the coming months. So today I’m sharing 5 questions to help you evaluate what matters most and how you want to spend your time, so that you can set some healthy boundaries and determine what you will say yes to and no to in the coming weeks.

Can’t wait to chat with you!
Better Together,
Christine

MENTIONS
Help the podcast grow. Leave a show review: https://milspousemastermind.com/show
Other episodes:
Ep 59. Too Much On Your Plate? My #1 Productivity Tip to Reclaim Your Schedule
Ep 147. How to Carve Out Time for What Matters

FEELING STUCK? WATCH THE FREE CLARITY WORKSHOP:
https://milspousemastermind.com/workshop
JOIN THE FREE COMMUNITY
https://milspousemastermind.com/community
FEELING OVERWHELMED? WHAT MATTERS MOST WORKSHEET: https://milspousemastermind.com/values
DESIGN A LIFE YOU LOVE: https://milspousemastermind.com/growthwheel
CRAFT A LIFE WITH PURPOSE: https://morethanamilspouse.com
UNSTUCK COACHING: milspousemastermind.com/unstuck
20 min
July 31, 2023160. Just Not Feeling Motivated? 5 Steps to Ignite Your Motivation as a Military Spouse
At some point in life, you’ve probably thought to yourself, I would love to…
Prioritize my health
Run that race
Go on that trip
Go back to school
Start that business or side hustle

Sometimes it’s just not the right time. But sometimes you tell yourself you don’t have time to do the thing, when, in reality, it’s not about the time or the season. It’s about your level of motivation.

In this episode, we are unpacking the topic of motivation:
What motivation is
How to know if motivation is the real issue
Identifying what’s behind the lack of motivation
How to ignite motivation in your life as a milspouse (so you can finally achieve your goals)

Let’s do this!

Better Together,
Christine

MENTIONS
FREE CLARITY CALL: milspousemastermind.com/unstuck

RESOURCES
FREE CLARITY WORKSHOP: https://milspousemastermind.com/workshop
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
CRAFT A LIFE WITH PURPOSE: https://morethanamilspouse.com
LEAVE A SHOW REVIEW: https://milspousemastermind.com/show
28 min
July 24, 2023159. What If I’m Not Crafty?? How to Get Paid for What You Know with Multi-Passionate Milspouse Entrepreneur Karamel McCoy
You know the challenges of finding a job as a military spouse. You love the idea of being able to start your own business and work from home. But if you’re not a baker or a crafter, what can you do?

Today’s guest can answer that question. Karamel McCoy is a veteran military spouse, a multi-passionate entrepreneur, the founder of Women Travel Abroad, cohost of the top 1% podcast, CEO Chronicalx, a business mentor and the owner of a co-working space in Kansas City. Whew!

Karamel is a firm believer that you have more expertise than you think! It might just take thinking a little outside the box. As a serial entrepreneur, Karamel has done everything from working a traditional job, to creating lip balm, starting a tax preparation service, and creating gift baskets. She once even tried her hand at starting a catering business (you’ll have to listen to hear how that one ended).

In this episode, we discuss:
How to figure out what you have to offer
How to pivot (and why it’s okay to let go of something good)
What to do when you feel stuck
Options for monetizing
The first three action steps Karamel believes you should take
Why your unique work history (or lack therof) can actually be an advantage

With decades of experience and lessons learned, Karamel is excited to share her expertise and help other military spouses feel empowered to take action and start something new.

Better Together,
Christine

MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE

Connect with Karamel
https://womentravelabroad.com
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ceo-chronicles/id1602413295
https://karamelmccoy.teachable.com/p/home

Free Clarity Call: milspousemastermind.com/unstuck

RESOURCES
WATCH THE FREE CLARITY WORKSHOP:
https://milspousemastermind.com/workshop

JOIN THE FREE COMMUNITY
https://milspousemastermind.com/community
FEELING OVERWHELMED? WHAT MATTERS MOST WORKSHEET: https://milspousemastermind.com/values
DESIGN A LIFE YOU LOVE: https://milspousemastermind.com/growthwheel
CRAFT A LIFE WITH PURPOSE: https://morethanamilspouse.com
LEAVE A SHOW REVIEW: https://milspousemastermind.com/show
40 min
July 17, 2023158. The 90-Second Rule & 4 Ways to Reduce Your Stress & Anxiety This Summer
Welcome to the middle of summer. When the newness and excitement of the change of pace that summer often brings starts to wear off. When we’re halfway through that PCS. Or trying to meet new friends. Or we’re ready for the kids to go back to school…but we still have another month to go.

Welcome to the time of year when our stress and anxiety levels often start to creep upwards. On this episode, we’re going to talk about four things we can do to reduce our stress & anxiety levels.

We’ll discuss:
The 4-pillar framework for a fulfilling life
How the four pillars work to reduce your overwhelm, stress and anxiety
How to cultivate these skills in your own life
Why it’s so important to share this framework with others

If you’re feeling a little more on edge this summer, give this episode a listen!

Better Together,
Christine

MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE
UNSTUCK COACHING: milspousemastermind.com/unstuck
JOIN THE FREE COMMUNITY: https://milspousemastermind.com/community

RESOURCES:
FREE CLARITY WORKSHOP: https://milspousemastermind.com/workshop
VALUES WORKSHEET: https://milspousemastermind.com/values
DESIGN A LIFE YOU LOVE: https://milspousemastermind.com/growthwheel
CRAFT A LIFE WITH PURPOSE: https://morethanamilspouse.com
LEAVE A SHOW REVIEW: https://milspousemastermind.com/show
31 min
July 10, 2023157. Could Becoming a Virtual Assistant Be the Right Career Move For You? with Molly Rose Speed
Looking for a way to work from home, while still maintaining flexibility?

There are a lot more ways to make money from home today than there were even five years ago. Gone are the days of MLMs being one of the only ways to take a career with you when you move. Hallelujah!

But sometimes it’s hard to know exactly WHAT you are qualified to do, HOW to get started, and HOW TO FIND remote work that till allows you to prioritize the needs of your family.

That’s why I’m excited to bring you today’s conversation with Molly Rose Speed, a military spouse and the creator of Virtual Assistant Academy. We discuss how to know if being a virtual assistant is the right choice for you, including:
What the earning potential of a virtual assistant (VA) is
What makes a good VA
How to get the knowledge and training you need
How to get started
How to set boundaries and show up with confidence (so you can consistently grow your business)

If you are curious about what a virtual assistant does, or if it might be the right career move for you, give this episode a listen.

Better Together,
Christine

MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE
CONNECT WITH MOLLY ROSE SPEED
https://www.instagram.com/mollyrosespeed/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/mollyrosespeed/
www.virtualassistantacademy.com
www.mollyrosespeed.com

FEELING STUCK? WATCH THE FREE CLARITY WORKSHOP:
https://milspousemastermind.com/workshop

JOIN THE FREE COMMUNITY
https://milspousemastermind.com/community
FEELING OVERWHELMED? WHAT MATTERS MOST WORKSHEET: https://milspousemastermind.com/values
DESIGN A LIFE YOU LOVE: https://milspousemastermind.com/growthwheel
CRAFT A LIFE WITH PURPOSE: https://morethanamilspouse.com
UNSTUCK COACHING: milspousemastermind.com/unstuck
LEAVE A SHOW REVIEW: https://milspousemastermind.com/show
42 min
July 03, 2023156. Can I Really Be My Authentic Self as a Military Spouse?
Ever feel like it’s not okay to be your real self?

That you should behave a certain way, or dress a certain way, or like certain things just because you’re a military spouse? Sometimes we feel this pressure, not because others expect us to act this way, but because we want to be liked, to make friends, and to fit in.

On today’s episode, I’m answering the question, can I really be my authentic self as a military spouse?

We’ll discuss:
What authenticity really is (and what it’s not)
Why authenticity can be particularly challenging for military spouses
How to cultivate authenticity in your life
The benefits of showing up as your authentic self

Can’t wait to unpack this with you!

Better Together,
Christine

MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE
FREE CLARITY WORKSHOP: https://milspousemastermind.com/workshop

RESOURCES:
JOIN THE FREE COMMUNITY
https://milspousemastermind.com/community
FEELING OVERWHELMED? WHAT MATTERS MOST WORKSHEET: https://milspousemastermind.com/values
DESIGN A LIFE YOU LOVE: https://milspousemastermind.com/growthwheel
CRAFT A LIFE WITH PURPOSE: https://morethanamilspouse.com
UNSTUCK COACHING: milspousemastermind.com/unstuck
LEAVE A SHOW REVIEW: https://milspousemastermind.com/show
24 min
June 26, 2023 155. Milspouse, Marketing Strategist, Coffee Shop Owner?? Lessons Learned Owning a Brick & Mortar Business
If you’ve been a part of this community for a while, you might know that I love coffee. Good coffee. Freshly roasted coffee that isn’t over-roasted and hasn’t been sitting on a shelf for months. Some might even call me a coffee snob. I prefer connoisseur.

But what most people don’t know is that I didn’t used to love or even drink coffee. What changed? I bought a coffee shop.

It’s been almost 11 years since I dove into the world of coffee and entrepreneurship. And I’ve never really shared publicly about the experience and some of the biggest lessons that I learned along the way…until now.

This week I’m taking you on a walk down memory lane, and sharing for the first time the three biggest lessons that I learned owning a brick & mortar shop that I think will help you in your journey, whether you are running your own business or just seeking to live a life with purpose.

Better Together,
Christine

MENTIONED ON THIS EPISODE.

It’s my birthday!! Leave me a review on Apple Podcasts, pretty please!!!
I’ll randomly pick one winner and send you a special gift as a way to say thank you!

JOIN THE FREE COMMUNITY
https://milspousemastermind.com/community

RESOURCES:
WATCH THE FREE CLARITY WORKSHOP:
https://milspousemastermind.com/workshop
FEELING OVERWHELMED? WHAT MATTERS MOST WORKSHEET: https://milspousemastermind.com/values
DESIGN A LIFE YOU LOVE: https://milspousemastermind.com/growthwheel
CRAFT A LIFE WITH PURPOSE: https://morethanamilspouse.com
UNSTUCK COACHING: milspousemastermind.com/unstuck
LEAVE A SHOW REVIEW: https://milspousemastermind.com/show

28 min

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

From the publisher's feed

(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: [email protected]
Instagram: @milspousemastermind

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

Sign up to save your podcasts

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

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

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

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

Create Your Own Light