My life might not look all that different from yours. I’m juggling motherhood with three kids, military life, frequent moves, volunteer opportunities, and working from home. So how do I do it all?

 

Or perhaps the better question is, what tips and insights do I have to help you navigate your journey?

 

This episode is an honest conversation about expectations, what’s really possible, and three things that have helped me live with more meaning and less overwhelm as a military wife and work from home mom.

 

I hope this episode inspires you!



Better Together,

Christine

 

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151. Overwhelmed by Military Life? How I’m Able to Balance All the Things as a Military Spouse and Work From Home Mom

What happens when PTSD comes home?

Today’s conversation is with Lissa Figgens, a veteran army ranger spouse and now a mom to an active duty service member. Lissa is a Time Management Coach and has built a business around helping women who feel pulled in all directions. But she reached out to us, because her heart is for military spouses. She asked if she could share her story about living with someone who struggled and sometimes still struggles with the effects of PTSD.

 

She shares about:

 * Not knowing that she was ever going to become a military wife
 * Not knowing where to go to get the resources
 * What she learned about
 * Four keys to helping a loved one who is dealing with mental health challenges
 * And what she and her husband are now doing to shine a light on mental wellness and suicide prevention

Lissa never thought mental health was going to impact her family. She thought she was gaining knowledge that she would eventually be able to use to help someone else, but it was her friends who ultimately supported her and helped her get the resources and tools she and her husband needed.

 

If you or someone you know is struggling with mental health issues, we encourage you to seek professional help and remember that you are not alone.

 

Better Together,

Christine

 

MENTIONS

 

Learn More About Fight Oar Die

https://fod23.org [https://fod23.org/]

https://dot.cards/fod23

 

Connect with Lissa

https://redeemhertime.com [https://redeemhertime.com/]

 

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DESIGN A LIFE YOU LOVE: https://milspousemastermind.com/growthwheel

CRAFT A LIFE WITH PURPOSE: https://morethanamilspouse.com [https://morethanamilspouse.com/]

UNSTUCK COACHING: milspousemastermind.com/unstuck [hello@milspousemastermind.com]

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150. ”You Don’t Have to Row the Boat Alone.” Loving Someone With PTSD with Veteran Army Ranger Spouse Lissa Figgens

What’s the cause on your heart? For Sara Otto, it was addressing the mental health crisis among military families and veterans.

 

And so in 2021 she launched the Ohana Homefront Foundation, a nonprofitt dedicated to ensuring that no service member, veteran, military spouse or military child is left behind when it comes to receiving mental health and wellness care.

 

In this episode Sara shares what she saw and observed happening in the military community, and what steps she took to begin addressing the problem. It’s a powerful example of using your passion and experiences to make an impact in the lives of others.

 

Better Together,

Christine

 

MENTIONS

Ohana Homefront Foundation [https://www.ohanahomefront.org/]

Need Mental Health Support? Call: (804) 214-2763

President@ohanahomefront.org

 

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CRAFT A LIFE WITH PURPOSE: https://morethanamilspouse.com [https://morethanamilspouse.com/]

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149. “Passionately Angry.” Bringing Hope to the Fight for Mental Wellness & Suicide Prevention with Ohana Homefront Foundation President Sara Otto

Welcome to the More Than a Milspouse Series! You are more than a milspouse, friend. You have something unique and valuable to offer the world. 

 

And yet you feel stuck in a lifestyle that seems to be holding you back and keeping you stressed, frustrated and unfulfilled.

 

You dream of a future after military life when you can finally find the right job, the forever home, happiness, and finally pursue your goals and dreams.

 

This series will help you tap into your unique purpose and potential as a military spouse. You’ll walk away knowing how to create a life that inspires you today. A life filled with more meaning, and less overwhelm. A life that allows you to trade your frustration for fulfillment, and your isolation for a life of impact.

 

You ready?

 

Happy Military Spouse Appreciation Day! Today we celebrate you, amazing military spouse, for all the sacrifices that you have made. For how you show up and make a difference every single day.

 

Today we’re also wrapping up the More Than A Milspouse Series and talking about how all these pieces we’ve discussed this week come together, so you can create a life that inspires you as a military spouse. So that you can live with more meaning and less overwhelm. So that you can trade your frustration for fulfillment, and that isolation, for a life of impact.

 

Let’s go!

 

Better Together,

Christine

 

P.S. The Milspouse Appreciation Sale is happening NOW! Get Milspouse Purpose Playbook for a crazy low price TODAY ONLY!

 

MENTIONS

More Than A Milspouse Series Workbook [https://milspousemastermind.com/mtamworkbook/]

Join The Free Milspouse Mastermind Community [https://milspousemastermind.com/community]

MilSpouse Purpose Playbook: How to Find & Craft a Life with Purpose As a Military Spouse [http://morethanamilspouse.com/] (DISCOUNT ENDS TONIGHT!)

 

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148. Creating a Life That Inspires You + Military Spouse Appreciation Day - More Than A Milspouse Series, Day 5

Welcome to the More Than A Milspouse Series! You are more than a milspouse, friend. You have something unique and valuable to offer the world. 

 

And yet you feel stuck in a lifestyle that seems to be holding you back and keeping you stressed, frustrated and unfulfilled.

 

You dream of a future after military life when you can finally find the right job, the forever home, happiness, and finally pursue your goals and dreams.

 

This series will help you tap into your unique purpose and potential as a military spouse. You’ll walk away knowing how to create a life that inspires you today. A life filled with more meaning, and less overwhelm. A life that allows you to trade your frustration for fulfillment, and your isolation for a life of impact.

 

You ready?

 

It’s one thing to know your purpose, it’s another thing entirely to integrate it into your everyday life. Today we’re discussing how to practically carve out time for what matters most to you.

 

Let’s do this!

 

Better Together,

Christine

 

MENTIONS

More Than A Milspouse Series Workbook [https://milspousemastermind.com/mtamworkbook/]

Join The Free Milspouse Mastermind Community [https://milspousemastermind.com/community]

MilSpouse Purpose Playbook: How to Find & Craft a Life with Purpose As a Military Spouse [http://morethanamilspouse.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 [https://morethanamilspouse.com/]

UNSTUCK COACHING: milspousemastermind.com/unstuck [hello@milspousemastermind.com]

LEAVE A SHOW REVIEW: https://milspousemastermind.com/show

147. How to Carve Out Time For What Matters - More Than A Milspouse Series, Day 4

Welcome to the More Than A Milspouse Series! You are more than a milspouse, friend. You have something unique and valuable to offer the world. 

 

And yet you feel stuck in a lifestyle that seems to be holding you back and keeping you stressed, frustrated and unfulfilled.

 

You dream of a future after military life when you can finally find the right job, the forever home, happiness, and finally pursue your goals and dreams.

 

This series will help you tap into your unique purpose and potential as a military spouse. You’ll walk away knowing how to create a life that inspires you today. A life filled with more meaning, and less overwhelm. A life that allows you to trade your frustration for fulfillment, and your isolation for a life of impact.

 

You ready?

 

Today we’re discussing THE secret to finding your own identity and authentic self, and how to start creating a purpose-fueled life right where you are today.

 

Let’s do this!

 

Better Together,

Christine

 

MENTIONS

More Than A Milspouse Series Workbook [https://milspousemastermind.com/mtamworkbook/]

Join The Free Milspouse Mastermind Community [https://milspousemastermind.com/community]

 

MilSpouse Purpose Playbook: How to Find & Craft a Life With Purpose As A Military Spouse [http://morethanamilspouse.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 [https://morethanamilspouse.com/]

UNSTUCK COACHING: milspousemastermind.com/unstuck [hello@milspousemastermind.com]

LEAVE A SHOW REVIEW: https://milspousemastermind.com/show

146. The ONE THING That Will Unlock Your Purpose & Potential As a Military Spouse - More Than A Milspouse Series, Day 3

Welcome to the More Than A Milspouse Series! You are more than a milspouse, friend. You have something unique and valuable to offer the world. 

 

And yet you feel stuck in a lifestyle that seems to be holding you back and keeping you stressed, frustrated and unfulfilled.

 

You dream of a future after military life when you can finally find the right job, the forever home, happiness, and finally pursue your goals and dreams.

 

This series will help you tap into your unique purpose and potential as a military spouse. You’ll walk away knowing how to create a life that inspires you today. A life filled with more meaning, and less overwhelm. A life that allows you to trade your frustration for fulfillment, and your isolation for a life of impact.

 

You ready?

 

Today we’re talking all about how to get unstuck. Learn the #1 reason so many military spouses stay stuck, and the three keys that will truly transform your life.

 

Can’t wait to unpack this with you!

 

Better Together,

Christine

 

MENTIONS

More Than A Milspouse Series Workbook [https://milspousemastermind.com/mtamworkbook/]

Join The Free Milspouse Mastermind Community [https://milspousemastermind.com/community]

 

Episodes on Changing Your Mindset

Ep 73: 6 Ways to Reduce Anxiety & Boost Your Mental Health [https://milspousemastermind.com/caught-in-a-thought-loop/]

Ep 101: How to Stop The Self-Sabotage [https://milspousemastermind.com/overcome-self-doubt/]

Ep 102: 5 Mindset Hacks to Reduce Anxiety [https://milspousemastermind.com/reduce-stress-as-a-military-spouse/]

Ep 113: Unlock The Power of Mindfulness In Your Life [https://milspousemastermind.com/what-is-mindfulness/]

Ep 139: One Simple Shift That Will Transform Your Life and Business As a Military Spouse [https://milspousemastermind.com/military-spouse-growth-mindset]

 

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DESIGN A LIFE YOU LOVE: https://milspousemastermind.com/growthwheel

CRAFT A LIFE WITH PURPOSE: https://morethanamilspouse.com [https://morethanamilspouse.com/]

UNSTUCK COACHING: milspousemastermind.com/unstuck [hello@milspousemastermind.com]

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145. How to Get Unstuck - More Than A Milspouse Series, Day 2

Welcome to the More Than A Milspouse Series!
You are more than a milspouse, friend. You have something unique and valuable to offer the world. 

 

And yet you feel stuck in a lifestyle that seems to be holding you back and keeping you stressed, frustrated and unfulfilled.

 

You dream of a future after military life when you can finally find the right job, the forever home, happiness, and finally pursue your goals and dreams.

 

This series will help you tap into your unique purpose and potential as a military spouse. You’ll walk away knowing how to create a life that inspires you today. A life filled with more meaning, and less overwhelm. A life that allows you to trade your frustration for fulfillment, and your isolation for a life of impact.

 

You ready?

 

Today we’re diving into the real reason you feel unfulfilled, why what you’ve tried hasn’t worked, and how to tap into what’s possible for your life TODAY (not in some future season).

 

We’ll unpack the three keys to a fulfilling life, how to identify what’s not working, and how to get to the root of what’s really holding you back. 

 

Can’t wait to unpack this with you!

 

Better Together,

Christine

 

MENTIONS

More Than A Milspouse Series Workbook [https://milspousemastermind.com/mtamworkbook/]

Join The Free Milspouse Mastermind Community [https://milspousemastermind.com/community]

 

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 [https://morethanamilspouse.com/]

UNSTUCK COACHING: milspousemastermind.com/unstuck [hello@milspousemastermind.com]

LEAVE A SHOW REVIEW: https://milspousemastermind.com/show

144. Why You Feel Unfulfilled - More Than A Milspouse Series, Day 1

What happens when military life gets in the way of your dreams?

 

That’s what happened to Morgan Scully. From a young age Morgan knew she wanted to be in the profession of helping and healing. She graduated with a BS in psychology, and a MA in counseling, with a goal of entering the mental health profession. But moving with the military made starting her own practice challenging.

 

She tried everything from teaching school, to planning travel, to getting involved with an MLM company. But she always knew she was meant for more and that she that had a passion for mental health.

 

In this episode we talk about Morgan’s journey, what she’s learned along the way, and how she was finally able to find a way to combine her background and passion for mental health, with her love and respect of animals, and step into a purpose that is truly a dream come true.  

 

We unpack:


 * How getting hung up on the “how” kept Morgan feeling stuck
 * Her biggest learning curve
 * What a gestalt therapist actually does
 * The transformations that come from choosing to invest in your health and wholeness
 * How to step into that feeling of knowing that you are exactly where you need to be

 

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



Better Together,

Christine

 

CONNECT WITH MORGAN

morgan@barndoorbeginnings.com

www.barndoorbeginnings.com [http://www.barndoorbeginnings.com/]

https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/su/EAQS3zJ (JOIN THE VIP LIST)
https://www.facebook.com/people/Barn-Door-Beginnings/100064035372707/

 

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CRAFT A LIFE WITH PURPOSE: https://morethanamilspouse.com [https://morethanamilspouse.com/]

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LEAVE A SHOW REVIEW: https://milspousemastermind.com/show

143. The Power of Knowing You Are Exactly Where You Are Supposed to Be with Air Force Spouse Morgan Scully

Sometimes it feels like there is never enough time during the day.

 

Especially if you have littles at home, you are working full time, or you are currently solo parenting, it can feel like every hour of the day is spoken for. Amiright??

 

And while you would absolutely love to find time for yourself, or to actually start that business, or pursue that goal, it just never seems to happen. I totally get this because I’ve been there. Heck, some days I’m still there.

 

But when I think back to what I’ve learned in the last six years of working from home and navigating military life, there are 6 time management hacks that have been really helpful to me as a work from home military spouse. Want to know what they are? Then let’s chat about it!

 

Better Together,

Christine

 

MENTIONS

Ep 22: How to Own Your Day [https://milspousemastermind.com/morning-routine/]

Ep 138: How to Optimize Your Sleep [https://milspousemastermind.com/tips-for-better-sleep-as-a-milspouse/]

  

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DESIGN A LIFE YOU LOVE: https://milspousemastermind.com/growthwheel

CRAFT A LIFE WITH PURPOSE: https://morethanamilspouse.com [https://morethanamilspouse.com/]

UNSTUCK COACHING: milspousemastermind.com/unstuck [hello@milspousemastermind.com]

LEAVE A SHOW REVIEW: https://milspousemastermind.com/show

142. Don’t have TIME⏳ to start the business or pursue that goal? 6 Time Management Hacks For Busy Military Spouses

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? The MilSpouse Mastermind Show 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 hustle and overwhelm as a military family). 👋 Hi, I’m Christine, a military wife of over ten years, 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: hello@milspousemastermind.com Instagram: @milspousemastermind

Christine Hinrichs

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