Veteran to Military Spouse: Navigating the Identity Shift with Nicole Zettlemoyer
What happens when the person who was the mission… becomes the one supporting it? Yeah. That. In this episode of MilSpouse Transition Conversations, we’re getting into a transition that almost no one talks about—but hits harder than most. Because going from active duty to civilian life is one thing. So what’s it like going from […]
SBP: The Decision Military Spouses Can’t Afford to Get Wrong with Andi Wrenn
Let’s be honest for a second…No one hands you a clear, step-by-step guide for this part of transition.Not the emotional weight. Not the financial decisions that keep you up at 2 AM. Not the “what ifs” you don’t even want to say out loud. And the Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP)? Yeah… that’s one of those […]
Military Spouse Divorce: 3 Things You Need To Do First with Megumi Guillet
Divorce is hard. And for military spouses, it comes with layers most people don’t see—benefits, legal complexity, constant moves, and a system that was never really built with you in mind. For many military spouses, this isn’t something anyone prepares you for. There’s no clear roadmap. No checklist handed to you. And most of the […]
Give to Gain: The Power of Women Who Serve
The following is the keynote presentation given by MilSpouse Transition’s founder, Anna Larson, at the Women’s VetConnect event held at Fort Hood on March 12, 2026. The event was for military-connected women. Veterans and military spouses together. This conversation sets some things straight. Specifically, that military-connected women are overqualified and under-recognized. This keynote was built […]
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 […]