“My Soul is in Agony”: A Personal Take on Moral Injury
When I first dug into the term moral injury, it stopped me. Not because it was a brand-new idea, but because it finally gave language to something I had seen and felt for years in the military spouse community. We’re used to talking about PTSD, anxiety, or stress. But moral injury? That’s different. It’s not […]
Let’s (not) Talk About Our Bodies: Eating Disorders and Military Transition
What are the words we all hear when military spouse or military family is mentioned? Resilient. Disciplined. Mission-focused. These are 100 percent strengths that every member of the military community should be proud of, but when transition comes, the very things that once grounded us can become sources of pressure. But let’s stop and rewind, […]
A Season to Build Confidence, Grow, and Celebrate Who You Are
September always feels like a turning point. The start of fall, a new school year, and a natural time to pause, reflect, and refocus — to take stock of how far we’ve come and how much more we’re capable of. This month, for all our military spouses in transition, this is your invitation to build […]
Financial Readiness in Transition, Part 2 – Investing
Welcome to Part 2 in our Financial Readiness series on MilSpouse Transition Conversations! In this episode, host Anna Larson is joined again by Sarah Roder, CFEI®, Director of Partnerships and Member Engagement at Armed Forces Mutual, to dive into one of the most common (and often most confusing) topics during military transition—investing. From understanding your […]
Purpose, Purpose. Who’s Got a Purpose?
I grew up watching The Jerk—an offbeat, slightly inappropriate comedy my mom loved and probably shouldn’t have shown me as a kid, but did anyway. There’s this moment where Steve Martin’s character declares, “I know what my special purpose is!” with such joy and conviction that it sticks with you… even if you don’t fully […]
When You Feel Stuck: How Military Spouses Can Move Forward During Transition
Transition is a word we experience a lot in military life. Orders change, roles shift, and home is often a moving target. But there’s a specific kind of transition that hits differently—and that’s the shift from active duty life into the unknown of what comes next a.k.a the civilian world. For military spouses, this transition […]
Financial Readiness in Transition, Part 1 – Budgeting
Welcome to the first episode in our Financial Readiness series on MilSpouse Transition Conversations! In this kickoff conversation, host Anna Larson sits down with Sarah Roder, CFEI®, Director of Partnerships and Member Engagement at Armed Forces Mutual, to dig into the real numbers behind military-to-civilian transition. This episode lays the groundwork for building a strong […]
About that TSP: What Military Spouses Need to Know
Freeze it, roll it, or freak out? Let’s break down what actually happens to your servicemember’s Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) when you leave active duty military life—and how to play it smart for your future. If your military transition checklist includes a confused stare at your servicemember’s TSP account while muttering “What now?”—you’re not alone. […]
The Career Transition Program Built for Veteran Spouses: It’s My Turn
Veteran military spouses, pull out the career clothes, brush off your resume, and get ready! This is a deep dive into transitioning out of active duty military life and building the career of your dreams. For years, you’ve supported a life of service and put your own career on hold. Now, as you step into […]
Solopreneurship: You’ve Done Harder Things
You’ve moved across the country (or the world) with 6,734,582 days’ notice—or better yet, just 10. (*sips coffee, shakes head) You’ve job hunted in cities you barely had time to unpack in. You’ve kept a household—and often a whole dang life—running while your spouse was deployed. And now… you’re thinking about building something that’s finally […]