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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victoria-kelly.com

 IG: @victoriakellybooks

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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

If you are ready to turn isolation into a life of impact, then this episode is for you!

Better Together,

Christine

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

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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)

I can’t wait to share this conversation with you!

Better Together,

Christine

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www.serviceandsoul.com

IG:@msjennagriffith

Service and Soul Facebook Group

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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

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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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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

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

Better Together,

Christine

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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

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

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Milspouse Purpose Playbook: Discover Who You Are Meant to Be (40% OFF THROUGH JAN 31)

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1. How to Start Scrappy and Build a Business From Scratch

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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).

• How the ability to learn a language is something we can all benefit from

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

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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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As a military spouse, it can be tempting to play small…to set small goals…or to not set goals at all. Perhaps you are PCSing this year, or you know your spouse will be gone a lot, or your kids are at an age where it feels impossible to pursue any of your own passions.

Of course, there will be challenges and obstacles that get in the way of you pursuing your goals. In fact, you might not achieve your goals. And you might feel discouraged or defeated. So does that mean you shouldn’t set goals?

In this episode we’re talking about whether it makes sense to set goals for your season of life, what happens when you don’t set goals, and what I think you should do instead.

Can’t wait to unpack this with you!

Better Together,

Christine

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Free LIVE Training on How to Create Your Best Year Yet as a Military Spouse on JAN 17 inside the Free Milspouse Community.

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The most common goals and resolutions for a new year often revolve around health and fitness. But another way to help you grow in 2024 is by setting a reading goal.

For some this is a goal to read a book. For others, the goal involves choosing one book to read each month. And for some, the goal is even higher.

This bonus episode is designed to encourage you to set a reading goal for your year (be it one book or 100 books). And to give you a few book recommendations to get you started.

Better Together,

Christine

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Top 12 Reads of 2019

The Book List: What Having a Third Child Taught Me About Setting Goals

Top 10 Book List, 2020 Edition

Ep 52. My Top 10 Books of 2021

Ep 86. How Can I Read More Books?

Ep 126. What to Read in 2023

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Last week on the podcast we talked about the number one thing you need to do before you make a new year’s resolution or set any goals for your year.

Today we’re talking about a simple framework that will help you be more intentional in 2024, whether or not you make a resolution for your year. Choosing a word for your year can infuse intentionality into your year, even if you don’t have a specific goal you are working towards.

But how do you choose a word of the year? How do you know it’s the right word? Can it be more than one word? And how exactly will it help you be more intentional?

Let’s talk about it!

Better Together,

Christine

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Free Milspouse Community

Ep 181. Before You Make a New Year’s Resolution, Do This FIRST

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