How Education Transforms Military Spouse Careers and Communities with Erik Therwanger, Think GREAT Foundation
Education has the power to change everything for military spouses. Not just career paths, but confidence, stability, and the way we see ourselves after years of serving alongside our servicemembers. For many spouses, especially those navigating the shift from active duty to veteran life, the search for opportunity can feel overwhelming. Benefits disappear, support systems […]
Moral Injury: Naming Unseen Wounds with Dr. Daniel Roberts
Moral injury is a term many in the military community are only beginning to hear, yet it names something countless service members, veterans, and spouses have lived with for years. Unlike PTSD, which is often rooted in fear-based trauma, moral injury stems from a deep violation of one’s core values. Moments where right and wrong […]
Eating Disorders in the Military Spouse Community with Leah Stiles
Eating disorders or disordered eating in our military community is a conversation that isn’t always easy to have, but it’s absolutely necessary. This is a very real, very lived experience for spouses, service members, and veterans. Times of high stress, such as the stress of transition, the constant moves, the shifting identities, and the weight […]
Financial Readiness in Transition, Part 3 – Life Insurance and Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP)
Welcome to Part 3 of our Financial Readiness series on MilSpouse Transition Conversations! In this episode, host Anna Larson sits down with Sarah Roder, CFEI®, Director of Partnerships and Member Engagement at Armed Forces Mutual, to tackle two of the most important (and often most confusing) decisions in military transition—life insurance and the Survivor Benefit […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Homeschooling: Keeping Education Consistent During Transition with Natalie Mack
Change. We military families know all about that. But the unknowns during the inevitable transition to civilian life can add another layer of complexity or make it all easier for homeschooling families. How do you keep education stable when everything else is shifting? What happens to homeschooling support and resources after retirement? And what misconceptions […]
Combat Related Special Compensation (CRSC) in a Military Divorce
Combat-Related Special Compensation (CRSC) is a tax-free benefit for veterans with combat-related disabilities, but it’s also one of the trickiest topics in a military divorce. Unlike regular retirement pay, CRSC can’t be divided as marital property, leaving some military spouses blindsided during the process. If you’ve ever found yourself wondering, “Wait, why doesn’t this count […]
Cracking the Code to Military Spouse Career Success with Karen Francis
Military spouse employment has been a headline issue for decades—and yet, the struggles remain. PCS after PCS, spouses face resume gaps, lost career momentum, and jobs that don’t match their education or experience. In this episode, we go beyond the stats and talk about what really keeps military spouses from building sustainable, fulfilling careers—and what […]