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Christine Hinrichs | Military Spouse Mindset Coach, Clarity Coach, Military Life & Business CoachExplicit
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2021/02/24
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2026/02/03
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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! 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
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261. Sustainable Self-Care for Burned-Out Military Spouses with Vimbo Watson
2026/02/03
Burnout isn’t a personal failure; it’s a physiological response to prolonged stress. Unfortunately, it often appears in military spouse life more frequently than we realize.
In this episode, we delve deeper into what burnout actually is, why military spouses are particularly vulnerable to it, and how it often disguises itself as “just being tired,” staying busy, or pushing through another season. We talk about the stress cycle, early warning signs of burnout, and why self-care doesn’t work when we don’t first understand what our bodies are asking for.
You’ll also hear practical, accessible ways to start interrupting burnout — not through expensive routines or doing more, but by creating margin, completing the stress cycle, setting better boundaries, and building supportive relationships that make military life more sustainable.
If you’ve been functioning but feel disconnected, depleted, or like you’re losing yourself in the process, this conversation will help you name what’s happening and take the first steps toward feeling like yourself again.
Better Together,
Christine
MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE
Burnout: The Secret to Unlocking the Stress Cycle – Emily & Amelia Nagoski
https://www.amazon.com/Burnout-Secret-Unlocking-Stress-Cycle/dp/198481706X
TED Talk on Stress – Kelly McGonigal
How to Make Stress Your Friend
https://www.ted.com/talks/kelly_mcgonigal_how_to_make_stress_your_friend
Simon Sinek – The Power of an 8-Minute Conversation (Stress & Connection)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ReRcHdeUG9Y
The Lazy Genius (Book & Podcast) – Kendra Adachi
Website: https://www.thelazygeniuscollective.com
Book: https://www.amazon.com/Lazy-Genius-Way-Overwhelmed/dp/0525542877
Podcast: https://www.thelazygeniuscollective.com/podcast
Connect with Vimbo:
Vimbowatson.com
IG: Vimbowatson
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260. Your Secret Weapon in Dealing With Stress and Overwhelm
2026/01/28
Stress and overwhelm are things most of us have learned to push through—especially in military life. But in this episode of More Than a Milspouse, I’m sharing why stress has such a powerful impact on our ability to change, grow, and even enjoy our lives and what we can do about it.
This episode is about learning to listen to your body, create safety first, and build a life that moves you out of survival mode—even when military life remains unpredictable.
In this episode, I cover:
Why stress makes change feel so difficult
How military life keeps many spouses stuck in fight-or-flight
What nervous system regulation actually means (and what it doesn’t)
The difference between reacting and responding under stress
Small daily practices that support long-term regulation
Your body is not the problem—it’s your secret weapon. And when you learn to listen instead of push through, real change becomes possible.
Better Together,
Christine
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259. Gratitude, Identity, and Growth in Military Life with Samantha Mans
2026/01/20
What happens when the career you love, the identity you built, and the life you planned all change at once? In this episode, I chat with military spouse and entrepreneur Samantha Mans to talk about identity, anxiety, gratitude, and staying present through constant transitions. Samantha shares how a simple gratitude practice helped her navigate deployments, motherhood, and frequent moves—and how that practice eventually grew into a journal and business designed to support other military spouses. This conversation is a reminder that even in the hardest seasons, small mindset shifts can make a powerful difference.
Better Together,
Christine
Connect with Samantha
Samantha’s Website / Gratitude Journal / Blog:
https://www.happinesswithsamantha.com
Spousely (Military & First Responder-Owned Business Marketplace):
https://www.spousely.com
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258. When Consistency Isn't The Most Important Thing
2026/01/15
Consistency is often praised as the key to growth—but what happens when life demands something different? In this episode, I reflect on what 2025 taught me about energy, identity, and growth during a season of stress, transition, and shifting priorities. If you’re navigating a demanding season and wondering how to keep moving forward without losing yourself, this conversation is for you.
Better Together,
Christine
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257. If You're Not Into Resolutions, Try This Instead: My Top 10 Reads of 2025
2026/01/02
What if you didn’t need a big, perfectly defined goal to grow next year?
What if growth could start with something simple…something you could do in the margins of your day?
If goal setting feels overwhelming, exhausting, or just not realistic for your season of life, this episode is for you. Because today, we’re talking about one of my favorite, low-pressure ways to grow: reading.
And more specifically, my Top 10 books of 2025.
Want to grow without burning out? Let’s talk about why reading might be the most sustainable “goal” you set this year.
Better Together,
Christine
MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE
My Top 10 Book List, 2020 Edition
Episode 52: Top 10 books of 2021
Episode 86: How to Read More Books
Episode 126: What to Read in 2023
Episode 183: My Top 10 Book Recs for 2024
Episode 232: Top 10 Books of 2024
Episode 254: The Power of Sharing Military Family Stories
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256. 5 Keys to Turn Your Idea into Action and Find Flow as a Military Spouse
2025/11/04
Do you have an idea or dream that’s been sitting on your heart, but you just can’t seem to make it happen? Maybe you’ve tried setting goals, making plans, or forcing yourself to take action… but it still feels hard.
You don’t need more willpower to make things happen; you need more support.
As military spouses, we’re used to pushing through, staying strong, and making it all work. But when it comes to bringing your ideas to life, there’s a better way than sheer grit and hustle.
In this episode, we’re unpacking the often-overlooked factors that help you move into a “flow state”, so you can create, grow, and take action in a way that feels good, not draining.
If you’re ready to stop forcing it and start finding your rhythm, this one’s for you.
Better Together,
Christine
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255. After The Move: The Mental Load of Unboxing Your Life
2025/10/21
Moving isn’t just about changing houses and unpacking boxes. Sometimes it’s everything that comes after the actual move that really wears you down. In this episode, I’m opening up about the hidden mental load that follows a PCS and sharing what I’ve learned about actually getting settled, not just unpacked.
I’ll walk you through simple ways to make your new house feel like home, rebuild your routines, find your people, and give yourself grace as you figure out life in a new place. Because the truth is, it’s not the move itself that drains us — it’s the months after.
If you’ve ever felt stuck in transition or exhausted from trying to “get it together” again, this one’s for you.
Better Together,
Christine
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254. The Power of Sharing Military Family Stories with 2025 AFI Navy Spouse of the Year Jennifer Barnhill
2025/10/14
In this episode of More Than a Milspouse, I’m chatting with Jennifer Barnhill, whose new book releases next week. Jen and I dive into the realities of military life and explore the incredible power of sharing military family stories.
We talk about:
The changing landscape of military spouse volunteerism
Leaning into your unique skills—even when your career path needs to pivot
How telling our stories can elevate the voices of military families and create real change
This conversation is such a timely reminder that our experiences matter and that when we share them, we not only connect with others but also help people outside the military community understand our lives and needs.
Better Together,
Christine
MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE
Get the Book:
The Military Stories You’ve Been Told and the Ones You Need to Hear by Jennifer Barnhill
Connect with Jennifer
www.jenniferbarnhill.com
LinkedIn
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253. Military Families Stuck in the Middle of a Shutdown
2025/10/09
The government shutdown is stressful, especially for military families. In this episode, I get real about the uncertainty, the worry about paychecks, and how it impacts daily life.
I share practical steps to help you navigate this time, even when everything feels out of control. You’ll leave with actionable tips, encouragement, and a reminder that you are capable and resourceful, even in uncertain times.
Better Together,
Christine
MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE
Download the Milspouse Reset – Meditation, affirmations and journal prompts to calm your mind and body
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FINANCIAL EPISODES
Ep 159. How to Make Money Using Skills You Already Have
Ep 170. How to Develop Healthy Money Habits & Improve Your Finances with Jessica Baier
Ep 210. How to Fuel Your Body on a Budget with Heather Campbell
Ep 216. How to Budget and Save Money as a Military Family with Armed Forces Mutual COO Jerry Quinn
Ep 231. 3 Game-Changing Financial Tips for Military Spouses with The Budget Besties
Ep 249. “You’re Not Bad With Money. You Just Need a New Mindset” with Janine Mix
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252. Reclaim Your Time and Prioritize Yourself as a Military Spouse with Dr. Amelia Duran Stanton
2025/08/27
In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Amelia Duran Stanton, author of The Lotus Within, to discuss effective time management and self-prioritization for military spouses.
We dive into practical strategies to support your life as More Than a Milspouse, including simple daily routines, the role of core values, deciding on “big rocks”, and actionable tips like the Eisenhower Matrix. You’ll leave this episode feeling empowered to make the most of the time you have.
Better Together,
Christine
MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE
Ep 235: A Simple Start to Self-Care for Military Spouses
Connect with Dr. Amelia Duran Stanton
https://www.ameliads.com
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The Lotus Within
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251. My Biggest Takeaways From PCS 2025
2025/08/20
I'm back!!
It always feels good to be back behind the mic, recording new content for you. I've spent the summer moving, but now I'm getting settled into our home for this year. In this episode, we catch up on what PCS 2025 was like and what I learned through the experience.
Better Together,
Christine
MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE
Ep 19. Do You Struggle to Get Dinner on the Table When Your Spouse is Gone?
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250. You Don't Have to Wait to Live with Purpose with Brittany Boccher
2025/08/12
Welcome back to the Milspouse Summer Reset Series — where we’re exploring how to live with more meaning and less overwhelm using the Clarity Compass as our guide. Over the past nine episodes, we’ve talked about caring for yourself and building strong relationships. But there’s one final — and foundational — focus area we’re digging into this week: your purpose.
Living with purpose isn’t about waiting for the perfect time or location. It’s about discovering what matters to you, aligning your choices with your values, and making the most of the season you’re in. And to help us explore how to do just that, I’m thrilled to welcome military spouse, speaker, and Discovering Your Spark creator Brittany Boccher to the podcast.
In this inspiring and honest conversation, Brittany shares her own journey from stuck and frustrated to fulfilled and purpose-fueled — and how she’s helping thousands of other military spouses do the same.
Ready to start your own purpose-fueled journey? Download the free Milspouse Transformation Guide and Clarity Compass Assessment at milspousemastermind.com/compass
Better Together,
Christine
MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE
Milspouse Transformation Guide
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Connect with Brittany
Discoveringyourspark.com
USO Military Spouse FB Group
IG: DiscoveringYourSpark
2025 Milspouse Summer Reset Series
Ep 240: Ready for A Summer Reset?
Ep 241: Permission to Pause as a Military Spouse
Ep 242: Milspouse Mental Health Matters
Ep 243: Fueling Your Body as a Milspouse
Ep 244: Spiritual Health Matters Too
Ep 245: A House or a Home?
Ep 246: Keeping Love Alive in Military Life
Ep 247: Helping Military Kids Thrive
Ep 248: Making Friends as a Milspouse
Ep 249: Shift Your Money Mindset
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249. "You're Not Bad With Money. You Just Need a New Mindset" with Janine Mix
2025/08/05
Welcome to the Milspouse Summer Reset Series — where we’re taking intentional steps to reset your life one focus area at a time using the Clarity Compass, our free self-assessment tool designed for military spouses.
Think you're just "bad with money"? Think again. In this episode, Janine Mix—author of Buy the Damn Coffee and host of the Permission to Prosper podcast—shares her journey from $120k in debt to financial freedom by 33. We talk about money shame, breaking generational patterns, and how shifting your mindset can change your entire financial future.
If you've ever felt stuck, unqualified, or like financial confidence just isn't for you, this episode is the wake-up call you didn’t know you needed.
🎁 Ready to stop surviving and start thriving? Grab your free copy of The Milspouse Reset—a guided meditation, affirmations, and journal prompts to help you reconnect with your identity and walk in purpose.
👉 milspousemastermind.com/reset
📘 Want to go deeper? Grab Janine’s Buy the Damn Coffee book or her free 5-Step Money Planner at janinemix.com/milspouse
Better Together,
Christine
MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE
Milspouse Transformation Guide
CONNECT WITH JANINE
janinemix.com/milspouse
2025 Milspouse Summer Reset Series
Ep 240: Ready for A Summer Reset?
Ep 241: Permission to Pause as a Military Spouse
Ep 242: Milspouse Mental Health Matters
Ep 243: Fueling Your Body as a Milspouse
Ep 244: Spiritual Health Matters Too
Ep 245: A House or a Home?
Ep 246: Keeping Love Alive in Military Life
Ep 247: Helping Military Kids Thrive
Ep 248: Making Friends as a Milspouse
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248. Making Friends as a Milspouse with Megan B Brown
2025/07/29
Welcome back to the Milspouse Summer Reset Series — where we’re taking intentional steps to reset your life one focus area at a time using the Clarity Compass, our free self-assessment tool designed for military spouses.
This week, we’re diving into one of the most important — and often most challenging — areas of military life: friendships. Making friends as a military spouse isn’t always easy, especially when you’re constantly moving, solo parenting, or just plain exhausted. But authentic community matters, and it is possible.
In this powerful conversation, I’m joined by military missionary, author, and community builder Megan B. Brown. Megan shares her personal story of learning to drop the mask, embrace her true self, and build deep, meaningful connections — even in a lifestyle that often feels isolating.
In This Episode, You’ll Learn:
Why authentic friendships are built, not found
How masking and perfectionism can get in the way of real connection
What to look for when building a community that actually supports you
Don’t forget to download your free Milspouse Friendship Guide for practical tips on overcoming awkward conversations and building better connections: milspousemastermind.com/connection
Better Together,
Christine
MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE
Milspouse Transformation Guide
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MilspoCo
IG: Megbrownwrites
FB: Megbrownwrites
Megbrownwrites.com
Know What You Signed Up For
Summoned: Answering a Call to the Impossible
2025 Milspouse Summer Reset Series
Ep 240: Ready for A Summer Reset?
Ep 241: Permission to Pause as a Military Spouse
Ep 242: Milspouse Mental Health Matters
Ep 243: Fueling Your Body as a Milspouse
Ep 244: Spiritual Health Matters Too
Ep 245: A House or a Home?
Ep 246: Keeping Love Alive in Military Life
Ep 247: Helping Military Kids Thrive
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247. Helping Military Kids Thrive Through Change with Dr. Julia Priftis
2025/07/22
Welcome back to the Milspouse Summer Reset Series — where we’re taking intentional steps to reset your life one focus area at a time using the Clarity Compass, our free self-assessment tool designed for military spouses.
In this episode, I’m chatting with Dr. Julia Priftis about one of the most important challenges military families face: building strong, healthy relationships with our kids amid all the moves, deployments, and uncertainty.
If you’re a military spouse wondering how to help your children feel secure, connected, and resilient despite the unique challenges of this lifestyle, this conversation is for you.
We dive into:
Simple, effective ways to keep communication open and honest with your kids
How parents’ own emotional health impacts their children
Recognizing when your child needs extra support
Navigating the guilt so many military parents carry and more!
Tune in for encouragement, actionable tips, and fresh perspective to help you reset your family connection this summer and beyond.
Better Together,
Christine
MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE
Milspouse Transformation Guide
Elevate Yourself by Dr. Julia Priftis
A Little Scribble SPOT by Diane Alber
A Little Spot of Feelings Box Set
Connect with Julia
IG: @_blossomingfamilies
2025 Milspouse Summer Reset Series
Ep 240: Ready for A Summer Reset?
Ep 241: Permission to Pause as a Military Spouse
Ep 242: Milspouse Mental Health Matters
Ep 243: Fueling Your Body as a Milspouse
Ep 244: Spiritual Health Matters Too
Ep 245: A House or a Home?
Ep 246: Keeping Love Alive in Military Life
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Alimoyni 2023/11/17
Great podcast for military spouses!
This is a great resource for all the military spouses out there. Tons of interesting and different topics that we encounter along our journey with th...
ConfettiCreative.Co | PR 2023/07/27
The go-to guide for milspouses!
I highly recommend this podcast to all military spouses! Christine (a military wife herself) understands exactly where you are and has episodes on ALL...
EstherHolisticRN 2023/04/18
Encouragement to be more than a title
I love the message in this podcast that I am not stuck in one role. I can grow, change, and develop as a person. Each episode has hope, encouragement,...
Moms Overcoming Overwhelm 2023/04/18
You are made for more!
As a military spouse, I am grateful for Christine’s encouragement and guidance. It’s easy to feel lost in the midst of logistics, schedules, and plann...
Balanced Momma Des 2023/04/18
Wonderful resource for MilSpouse!
Christine created such a beautiful resource and community for military spouses! Great show!
Armed to the Heart 2023/04/18
So needed!!!
So excited to have found you and this Podcast! Our lives as military families are uniquely challenging and it can be easy to be overcome by the stress...
P31Entrepreneur 2023/04/17
Much needed encouragement
As an Army brat and veteran, I know the vast need for this podcast. Military life can be difficult, isolating, and lonely. Christine provides Biblical...
The Fit Postpartum Mom 2023/04/17
So encouraging
Christine is so passionate about what she does. She is making such a big difference in the lives of Military Spouses. Thank you for being such a wonde...
Coach Rachel Fernandez 2023/04/17
Absolute Must Have for Military Spouses!
Christine has such powerful mindset shifts and practical solutions for milspouse’s looking to step into their lives with purpose and calling and final...
Kim -Sipologist 2023/02/23
I wish I had found this podcast sooner!
As a military wife of 15 years I spent most of that feeling alone, lost and lacking in guidance! This podcast is so uplifting, helpful and connecting!...
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