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

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
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26 min
May 28 PCS Survival Series Trailer: What's Coming This Summer
Coming This Summer: The PCS Survival Series

Because PCS Season is more than just the logistics of moving.
Its identity shifts. Decision fatigue. Letting go. Starting over. And trying to protect your mental health and sanity in the middle of it all.
This summer, we’re breaking down the full PCS experience — from emotional preparation and resilience to routines, relationships, reinvention, and recovery after the move.
Whether you’re preparing for orders, in the middle of packing chaos, or trying to settle somewhere new, this series is here to remind you that you don’t have to navigate military life transitions alone.
2 min
May 21272. Holding On and Letting Go Through Military Life Transitions with Lindsay Swoboda
How do you hold on… while also learning to let go?
In this episode, I sit down with author and military spouse Lindsay Swoboda to talk about the ongoing reality of navigating change throughout military life.
From early marriage and career pivots to overseas moves, motherhood, and eventually military retirement, Lindsay shares what it’s been like to continually reinvent herself while holding on to the parts of herself that matter most.
In this conversation, we talk about:
The cycle of reinvention as a military spouse
Letting go of expectations while still holding onto purpose
The emotional tension of grief and gratitude that exists at the same time
What surrender really looks like in seasons you didn’t choose
Why comparison makes transition seasons even harder
How to move at your own pace—even when life feels uncertain
Lindsay also shares the story behind her book, Holding On and Letting Go: A Life in Motion, and how writing became a way to process the often contradictory experience of military life.
Military life doesn’t just ask you to let go once. It asks you to do it again and again, while still holding onto who you are becoming.
Better Together,
Christine
Mentioned in this Episode
Holding On and Letting Go: A Life in Motion by Lindsay Swoboda

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

When You’re Ready to Go Deeper:
What Matters Most Worksheet
Clarity Course

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 🤍
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41 min
May 14 271. Mandatory Fun? Why Military Spouses Actually Need More Play (Yes, Really)
When was the last time you had fun—real, just-for-the-sake-of-it fun?
Not multitasking.
Not being productive.
Not checking something off your list.
Just fun.
In military life, it’s easy to prioritize responsibilities, schedules, and everything that needs to get done. And somewhere along the way, play becomes something we push to the bottom of the list.
But what if fun isn’t optional?
In this episode, we’re talking about why play and creativity are essential—not just for enjoyment, but for your mental health, energy, and ability to show up in your life.
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
When You’re Ready to Go Deeper:
What Matters Most Worksheet
Clarity Course
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!
21 min
May 07270. Always Saying Yes to Everyone Else? It Might Be Time to Start Choosing Yourself with Shari Biery
If you’ve ever felt like you’ve lost yourself in military life, you’re not alone.
In this episode, I sit down with Shari Biery, a national board-certified health and wellness coach, author of It’s Your Turn, and longtime military spouse, to talk about something so many of us experience but rarely say out loud:
👉 What happens when you’ve spent years putting yourself last?
After two decades of military life, multiple PCS moves, career disruptions, and raising a family, Shari reached a breaking point—burnout, exhaustion, and the realization that she had been waiting for permission to take care of herself.
In this conversation, we talk about:
Navigating military spouse identity loss
The hidden toll of constant moving and career disruption
Why so many military spouses feel guilt around self-care
How burnout shows up physically, emotionally, and mentally
The mindset shift from “I should” → “I get to”
What it actually looks like to start choosing yourself again
Better Together,
Christine
Mentioned in this Episode
Connect With Shari:
Website: ShariBiery.com
Book: It’s Your Turn
Quiz: What Is Your Spark Type?

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

When You’re Ready to Go Deeper:
What Matters Most Worksheet
Clarity Course

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!
39 min
April 30269. Who Am I Now? Finding Yourself After Military Life with Anna Larson
What happens when military life ends—and you’re left asking, who am I now?
In this episode, I’m joined by Anna Larson, founder of Milspouse Transition, to talk about identity, purpose, and what it really looks like for military spouses to transition out of active duty life.
We dive into the often-overlooked reality that transition isn’t just about your service member’s next job—it’s a whole-life shift for you, too.
From losing a sense of belonging to rediscovering your strengths, this conversation will help you start thinking about who you are beyond the role of military spouse—and how to move forward with clarity and confidence.
✨ In This Episode, We Talk About:
Why the military spouse transition is more than a checklist
The identity shift after leaving military life
The emotional impact of transition (including grief and loss)
How to start rediscovering who you are
Why understanding your strengths matters in every season
Practical ways to prepare for life after military service
If this episode resonated with you, share it with another military spouse who might need it—and don’t forget to follow the podcast for more conversations on building a life you love as a military spouse.
Better Together,
Christine

MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE
Connect with Anna
Milspouse Transition: https://www.milspousetransition.com
Learn more about strengths for military spouses: https://www.milspousetransition.com
Milspouse Transition Conversation Podcast

RESOURCES
Work With Me
Join The Free Community
Free Clarity Workshop
What Matters Most Worksheet
Clarity Course
Leave a Show Review. Pretty Please!
46 min
April 17 268. When Military Life Feels Uncertain: How to Handle the 'What Ifs' Without Spiraling
When uncertainty rises (deployments, world events, sudden changes), it’s easy to spiral into “what if” thinking. In this episode, we unpack how to stay informed without becoming overwhelmed and to respond to uncertainty with intention rather than anxiety.
You’ll learn simple, practical strategies to steady your mind, focus on what you can control, and build a life you love—even in the unpredictability of military life. If you’ve been stuck in a loop of “what ifs,” this conversation will help you find clarity, calm, and your next grounded step.

Better Together,
Christine

RESOURCES
Work With Me
Join The Free Community
Free Clarity Workshop
What Matters Most Worksheet
Clarity Course
Leave a Show Review. Pretty Please!
24 min
April 09267. Military Spouse Friendships: Building Meaningful Connections When You Move Often with Cecilia Curtis
Making friends as a military spouse can feel exhausting, especially when you know another move is always coming. In this episode of More Than a Milspouse, I sit down with Cecilia Curtis, host of the Heart of Friendship podcast, to talk honestly about why military spouse friendships are so hard and what actually helps real connection form.
We explore how constant relocation, busyness, fear of vulnerability, and surface-level conversations can keep us feeling lonely—even when we’re surrounded by people. Cecilia shares what she’s learned from years of military life about building meaningful friendships, going deeper faster, and why even short-term relationships can have a lasting impact.
This conversation is for military spouses who feel lonely, disconnected, or unsure if it’s worth putting themselves out there again. You’ll walk away with practical mindset shifts, simple strategies for deeper conversations, and encouragement to stop waiting for “the perfect season” to build community.
Topics covered in this episode include:
Why military spouse friendships feel different
How to make friends when you move often
Moving from surface-level conversations to deeper connections
The role of vulnerability and honesty in friendship
Why receiving help can strengthen relationships
Finding joy and gratitude through meaningful connection
Better Together,
Christine

MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE
Connect with Cecilia
Heart of Friendship Podcast:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-heart-of-friendship-how-to-make-friends/id1735453749
https://www.ceceliacurtis.com

RESOURCES
The Milspouse Connection Toolkit
Work With Me
Join The Free Community
Free Clarity Workshop
What Matters Most Worksheet
Clarity Course
Leave a Show Review. Pretty Please!
36 min
March 26 266. How to Love Your Life Without Losing Yourself as a Military Spouse (or Burning Yourself Out)
What if loving your life didn’t require you to shrink, perform, or disappear?
In this episode, we’re talking about the tension that many military spouses feel, but don’t always have language for: feeling like you have to choose between trying to do it all (and burning yourself out) or losing parts of yourself in military life.
What if there was another way? What if there was a way to embrace your life as a military spouse, without losing yourself in the process?
We’re exploring what it looks like to hold both.
Better Together,
Christine

RESOURCES
Work With Me
Join The Free Community
Free Clarity Workshop
What Matters Most Worksheet
Clarity Course
Leave a Show Review. Pretty Please!
26 min
March 17265. Making Military PCS Easier for Families with Michelle McGann
PCS moves are stressful. Buying or selling a home on a tight timeline can make it even harder. In this episode, Michelle McGann (founder + CEO of Tier 1 PCS) shares how she built a military spouse–owned relocation referral network that connects service members and families with vetted realtors, lenders, and home inspectors, so moves feel more supported and less overwhelming.
In this episode, we cover:
The identity shift many military spouses experience after a move
Why your realtor choice matters more than you think (and how to vet them)
Why the right lender can save you serious money
A PCS-first-steps checklist (before you get orders)
Building a business as a military spouse + mom: realistic timelines, chunks, and avoiding burnout
Better Together,
Christine

MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE
Connect with Michelle
Website: https://tier1pcs.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tier.1.pcs/

RESOURCES
Work With Me
Join The Free Community
Free Clarity Workshop
What Matters Most Worksheet
Clarity Course
Leave a Show Review. Pretty Please!
45 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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