MilSpouse Transition Conversations

MilSpouse Transition Conversations

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

July 10, 2025 41 mins

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 totally doable if you want to take control of your child’s education, your way.


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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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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 stuff.

🎧 You’ll hear about:
→ Career pivots that weren’t part of the plan→ Financial wake-up calls (and budgeting reality check...

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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, and lack of long-term support. In this episode, we break down the barriers and offer insight into what can finally move the needle.

If you’re...

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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, 
  • what loneliness is really doing to our health, and most importantly
  • how to break the cycle and find your people again.


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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 know if you’re starting a side hustle as an entrepreneur.

Plus, we’re covering 2025 tax updates that could impact your family.


Learn more and ...

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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 you’ve ever wondered Who am I now? or What’s next for me?, this episode is for you. We’re covering:

  • How to put yourself first (without feel...
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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 database. Hear how they curated branch and demographic scholarships from various resources — all vetted to ensure the best and most accurat...

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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 Moore, Director of Support Programs and the Senior Advisor on Suicide Prevention  from the Elizabeth Dole Foundation knows exactly the hig...

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