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MilSpouse Transition Conversations
by MilSpouse Transition
This is the podcast that’s all about helping military spouses stop "winging it" through those big military life transitions. No more guessing, no more feeling unprepared—just real talk, real resources, and a community that’s got your back.
Episodes
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You Are More Than A Milspouse
Moni Jefferson has spent over a decade proving that "military spouse" is a part of someone's story, not the whole of it. As founder and CEO of the Association of Military Spouse Entrepreneurs (AMSE), she's built a free, GovX-verified global community that's grown from a scrappy 2014 Facebook…
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Veteran to Military Spouse: Navigating the Identity Shift
There’s a transition no one really talks about. You go from being in uniform to being introduced as “the spouse.” And it’s not just a title change. It’s an identity shift. In this episode, Nicole Zettlemoyer shares what it’s like to move from active duty into the role of military spouse—while…
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SBP: The Decision Military Spouses Can’t Afford to Get Wrong
The Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP) is one of the biggest financial decisions you’ll make during military transition. In this episode, Andi Wrenn, MA AFC®—military financial expert and military widow—breaks it down to real-life impact. Real decisions. Real consequences. Because this isn’t just about...
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Military Spouse Divorce: 3 Things You Need to do First
Divorce is one of the least talked about experiences military spouses face. In this episode, we sit down with Megumi Guillet to talk about her experience and three things she wants every military spouse to do when a military marriage ends. This is not legal advice. This is lived experience,...
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Give to Gain: The Power of Women Who Serve
This episode is a live keynote from MilSpouse Transition founder Anna Larson, recorded at the Women’s VetConnect event at Fort Hood, TX. The audience? Military-connected women. Veterans and military spouses sitting in the same room. And we’re getting honest about something that doesn’t get said...
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Education Transforms Military Spouse Careers and Communities
Education isn’t just about degrees — it’s about opportunity, confidence, and community. In this episode, host Anna Larson sits down with Erik Therwanger, founder of the Think GREAT Foundation, to explore how education empowers military spouses to build careers, strengthen their families, and...
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Moral Injury: Naming Unseen Wounds
Moral injury isn’t a term many military families grew up hearing, but it’s a reality many live with. Unlike PTSD, moral injury is tied to values, beliefs, and the deep sense of right and wrong. It can feel like guilt, shame, or betrayal that lingers long after military service ends. In this...
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Eating Disorders in the Military Spouse Community
Eating disorders are one of the most hidden struggles in military life. From the stress of constant moves to the pressure of transition, these challenges don’t just disappear—they often show up in our relationship with food and control.In this episode, we explore:👉Why eating disorders are more...
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Financial Readiness in Transition, Part 3: Life Insurance and SBP
In Part 3 of our Financial Readiness series, Anna Larson talks with Sarah Roder, CFEI® from Armed Forces Mutual, about two of the biggest financial decisions in transition—life insurance and the Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP). They cover what happens when SGLI ends, the basics of term vs whole life,...
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Financial Readiness in Transition, Part 2: Investing
In Part 2 of our Financial Readiness series, Anna Larson sits down with Sarah Roder, CFEI® from Armed Forces Mutual, to break down investing during military transition. Together, they cover what happens to your TSP, the differences between 401(k)s, IRAs, and spousal IRAs, the power of employer...
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Financial Readiness in Transition Part 1: Budgeting
In Part 1 of our Financial Readiness series, Anna Larson sits down with Sarah Roder, CFEI® from Armed Forces Mutual, to unpack budgeting basics, losing benefits, adjusting to civilian pay, credit scores, and choosing the right financial planner. This episode is your starting point for building...
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The Career Transition Program Built for Veteran Spouses: It’s My Turn
In this episode of MilSpouse Transition Conversations, host Anna Larson sits down with Rachelle Chapman, veteran military spouse and creator of It’s My Turn—a career transition program designed exclusively for veteran spouses ready to take the next step in their professional journey. Rachelle...
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Homeschooling: Keeping Education Consistent During Transition
Transition orders in hand, and school options a mess? We’ve been there. In this episode, Anna sits down with Natalie Mack—homeschooling expert and military spouse—to explore how homeschooling can be a game-changer during transition. Natalie shares how homeschool is flexible, empowering, and…
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Combat Related Special Compensation (CRSC) in a Military Divorce
This special divorce edition for MilSpouse Transition talks about Combat Related Special Compensation (CRSC) and the personal experience that two military spouses had during their divorce proceedings in understanding what it is and how it can affect their division of assets.
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Your Strong Side during Military Transition
This one’s for every military spouse holding it down through the chaos, we didn’t want to just say thank you. We wanted to say: we see you. This episode is a collection of voices—real spouses and veterans, real stories—each sharing what we call their strong side. Not the polished stuff. The real...
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Cracking the Code to Military Spouse Career Success with Karen Francis
Military spouse employment is still one of the top challenges during transition—and we’re talking about why. In this episode we go beyond the job hunt and explore what’s really holding spouses back from building sustainable careers. We know about resume gaps, constant PCS moves, underemployment,...
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The Epidemic of Loneliness in the Military Spouse Community with Crystal Bettenhausen-Bubulka
In this episode, we’re digging into the epidemic of loneliness you find within the military spouse community and social health with Crystal Bettenhausen-Bubulka, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and military spouse who gets it. Learn more about: why building friendships feels harder than ever,...
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Tax Shock! What Transitioning Military Families Need to Know with Christina Miller E.A, PMP
If you thought military transition was tough, wait untilTax Shock hits. In this episode of MilSpouse Transition Conversations, we’re 👉breaking down why your tax burden is about to go up (and what you can do about it), 👉how to set yourself up for success before tax season, and 👉what you need to...
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“Hey MilSpouse, It’s Your Turn”: How to Reclaim Your Identity After Military Life with Shari Biery
For years, you’ve handled it all—PCS moves, deployments, last-minute changes—always putting your service member and family first. But now? It’s your turn. In this episode of MilSpouse Transition Conversations, we’re diving into what it really means to rediscover yourself after military life If...
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Scholarships for Military Families with Emily Williams and Kristen Ferullo
Looking for help to make your higher education goals a possibility? Introducing the Joint Services Scholarship Database for active duty and veteran military and military dependents. Meet Emily Williams and Kristen Ferullo, the database research and design team who created this fully searchable...
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Being a Caregiver for a Veteran: Surviving and Thriving with Shawn Moore
Transition means heading into the golden years of life, right? Like with all things military, sometimes transition doesn’t go as planned. Sometimes you find that your veteran is facing bigger physical and mental challenges than expected and now you are navigating a new role as a caregiver. Shawn...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
This is the podcast that’s all about helping military spouses stop "winging it" through those big military life transitions. No more guessing, no more feeling unprepared—just real talk, real resources, and a community that’s got your back.
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MilSpouse Transition
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This is the podcast that’s all about helping military spouses stop "winging it" through those big military life transitions. No more guessing, no more feeling unprepared—just real talk, real resources, and a community that’s got your back.
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