6. Chirpin’ All About PCS Moves
An episode of the Nathan & Heather podcast, hosted by Heather and Nathan Demers, titled "6. Chirpin’ All About PCS Moves" was published on March 25, 2025 and runs 20 minutes.
March 25, 2025 ·20m · Nathan & Heather
Summary
Heather and Nate got a lot of questions from their Instagram audience about the PCS (Permanent Change of Station) moving process. Today the couple will be revisiting their several PCS moves, if they had movers or chose to “DITY” (do it yourself) and the pros and cons to both methods. Heather and Nate share that there has been some changes to the PCS policies since their last move and why that could impact you if you’ve got a PCS move coming up. Heather also reflects on the importance of a positive mindset when it comes to these inevitably complicated moves that go hand-in-hand with military life. There will always be something, whether big or small, that goes wrong. But with a positive mindset, it will make your move go much more smoothly. Heather expresses how she looks forward to PCS moves now as they allow her and Nate an exciting opportunity to make new memories, be close to friends, and close to other exciting favorite spots like Disney. Overall, the advice from Heather and Nate is to do your research, don’t let others' negativity affect your positive mindset, and know that it will all be okay!Highlights:00:00 Intro and Chirpin’04:00 How we’ve handled our previous PCS moves05:30 Changes to PCS policies to consider06:50 Options and tips if you chose to “DITY”10:10 Mindset shift for moving as a military family12:30 Did someone lose a shell mirror?15:00 Overseas PCS bonus baggage16:30 Heather’s first PCS experience18:30 Why we look forward to a PCSLet’s ConnectConnect with us HEREPodcast IG: chirpinwithchipTikTok: heather.demersWebsiteLINKS/CODES/DISCOUNTSFor business inquiries: [email protected] all our favorite products:LTK is linked HEREShopMy is linked HEREThis episode was brought to you by the Pivot Ball Change Network.
Episode Description
Heather and Nate got a lot of questions from their Instagram audience about the PCS (Permanent Change of Station) moving process. Today the couple will be revisiting their several PCS moves, if they had movers or chose to “DITY” (do it yourself) and the pros and cons to both methods. Heather and Nate share that there has been some changes to the PCS policies since their last move and why that could impact you if you’ve got a PCS move coming up. Heather also reflects on the importance of a positive mindset when it comes to these inevitably complicated moves that go hand-in-hand with military life. There will always be something, whether big or small, that goes wrong. But with a positive mindset, it will make your move go much more smoothly. Heather expresses how she looks forward to PCS moves now as they allow her and Nate an exciting opportunity to make new memories, be close to friends, and close to other exciting favorite spots like Disney. Overall, the advice from Heather and Nate is to do your research, don’t let others' negativity affect your positive mindset, and know that it will all be okay!
Highlights:
00:00 Intro and Chirpin’
04:00 How we’ve handled our previous PCS moves
05:30 Changes to PCS policies to consider
06:50 Options and tips if you chose to “DITY”
10:10 Mindset shift for moving as a military family
12:30 Did someone lose a shell mirror?
15:00 Overseas PCS bonus baggage
16:30 Heather’s first PCS experience
18:30 Why we look forward to a PCS
Let’s Connect
Connect with us HERE
Podcast IG: chirpinwithchip
TikTok: heather.demers
For business inquiries: [email protected]
For all our favorite products:
LTK is linked HERE
ShopMy is linked HERE
This episode was brought to you by the Pivot Ball Change Network.
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