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MilSpouse CoffeeHouse

MilSpouse CoffeeHouse

By Leslie & Britni your MilSpouse CoffeeHouse Podcast Baristas

Podcast where military spouses are free to espresso ourselves! Your podcast Baristas Leslie & Britni have a latte on our minds. Along with our occasional Open Mic Guests, we’ll serve up some of the hottest topics in the military community! This coffeehouse podcast is BYOB - fill your mug with your drink of choice & join us as we serve up the hottest topics in our military spouse world! (Ear Bud Alert! MilSpouse Coffeehouse is podcast for military spouses.This podcast may be inappropriate for small humans or people offended by 4 letter words.)
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Let's Hang Out & Eat Sandwiches

MilSpouse CoffeeHouseMar 26, 2020

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PCS-Out! (Peace Out)

PCS-Out! (Peace Out)

Big things are in store for Leslie & Britni! 

2020 Brought lots of changes and transformations - MSCH will be transforming, too

Dec 11, 202019:46
Milspouseology: The Science of Being a Military Spouse
Nov 27, 202022:41
There Was Room For Jack on the Door

There Was Room For Jack on the Door

Recap of our Coffee Chat with Selena and Anna, and talking about how YOU are the one who can change your life. LinkedIn is important, and oh, Jack totally could have been saved. 

Nov 13, 202022:58
Britni's Mystery Guests - Soul Sisters Priscilla and Crystal of Crystal & Stone Company

Britni's Mystery Guests - Soul Sisters Priscilla and Crystal of Crystal & Stone Company

In this episode, Britni surprises Leslie with not 1 but 2 mystery guests - Priscilla and Crystal of Crystal & Stone Company. We chat about Soul Sisters, connecting online as military spouses, and we learn about Priscilla & Crystal's unique story!  https://linktr.ee/crystalandstonecompany 

Crystal Corl and Pricilla Stone are two spiritual mediums, mothers, and military spouses. Both met on an online spiritual page Sage Goddess, and they both bonded quickly over the military lifestyle and both being mediums. Over the years , they have worked together in learning more about their gifts. Until one day they both decided it was time to put all their work to help not only themselves but the rest of the world! Crystal and Stone Co. LLC, is a company that was created to assist individuals who are wanting to learn more about their own spiritual gifts, in addition to bring healing to the world. We each create various spiritual kits that will provide you with the tools you may need for your own spiritual journey.

Oct 30, 202031:15
Be A Unicorn

Be A Unicorn

How are you different? Don't hide what makes you you, embrace it! Share it with the world. You're a beautiful unicorn. 

Oct 16, 202027:04
Leslie's Mystery Guest - The Paranormal Housewife

Leslie's Mystery Guest - The Paranormal Housewife

Kelly - AKA the Paranormal Housewife - joins us for the 2nd time, becoming the first 2 time guest in MilSpouse CoffeeHouse history!  Kelly just had a paranormal investigation done on her home - listen to what the investigators found during their session!  Kelly also has a blog, shares haunted military housing stories, and haunted history! AND she offers tarot readings! https://paranormalhousewife.com/


Be sure to check out the Paranormal Housewife episode that we recorded in Season 3! 

Oct 02, 202027:39
How to Get Your Finances Straight During COVID-19

How to Get Your Finances Straight During COVID-19

Britni speaks with Mark Steffe, President/CEO of First Command, about the pandemic, financial planning, and how easy it is to get a FREE consultation with First Command! 

Mark Steffe is President/CEO of First Command. Mark earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance from the University of Illinois, graduating with high honors. He holds Series 7, 8, 23, 63 and 65 securities registrations, plus life and health insurance licenses. 

First Command coaches our Nation’s military families in their pursuit of financial security.

Connect with First Command:

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Sep 25, 202024:22
Do You Believe in Magic?

Do You Believe in Magic?

Leslie records from a closet! Leslie and Britni chat about the power of manifestation, gratitude, and the law of attraction. It really works! 

Have you tried manifesting? Let us know! 

Check out The Resource by MilSpouse CoffeeHouse YouTube channel to view our How To's, including the Home Cleansing video we referenced in this episode. (If you're interested in submitting a How To for our channel, send us an email! hello@milspousecoffeehouse.com)

Sep 18, 202035:33
No Expectations!

No Expectations!

Britni surprises Leslie with a Surprise Guest - Monica Fullerton with Spouse-ly! This episode was so fun to record - we learned more about Spouse-ly, the background story to MilSpouse CoffeeHouse, and it's an all around good time that you don't want to miss. Britni's kid falls flat on her face during recording (LOL - she's ok) and Leslie has found a new soul sister! 

Sep 04, 202029:39
Bonus: Boldly Hires MilSpouses for Remote Work!
Aug 28, 202021:23
Feeling Homesick (& PCS-ing during a Pandemic)
Aug 21, 202024:31
Tug of War

Tug of War

Listener Brooke sent in a topic request:

"communicating with family members and friends about the military lifestyle, dealing with the tug of war we play during holidays, etc."
May 22, 202030:38
3 A.M. Thoughts

3 A.M. Thoughts

Leslie & Britni discuss the random thoughts that pop into our heads in the middle of the night. What do you do to get back to sleep?  Do the thoughts make any sense?  Surely we're not the only ones who dwell on embarrassing situations 10 years later!
May 08, 202019:29
Cup of Ambition

Cup of Ambition

Inspired by the line in Dolly's 9 to 5
"Tumble outta bed and I stumble to the kitchen⁣
Pour myself a cup of ambition
Yawn and stretch and try to come to life"⁣

Supporting fellow milspouse owned businesses is very important to us!
Apr 24, 202025:28
Summon Your Strength

Summon Your Strength

During these "uncertain times" how do you Summon your Strength in our "New Normal"?
Apr 09, 202023:28
Let's Hang Out & Eat Sandwiches

Let's Hang Out & Eat Sandwiches

Leslie & Britni discuss staying at home with family, bear hunts, Christmas lights, sidewalk chalk, staying positive, and eating sandwiches.
Mar 26, 202022:41
Create Your Own Luck (& Don't Get Trampled By a Dinosaur)

Create Your Own Luck (& Don't Get Trampled By a Dinosaur)

Leslie and Britni chat about being in the right place at the right time, and actually talking to people. Talking to people could change your life.
Mar 13, 202025:01
Get the "F" off of Social Media!

Get the "F" off of Social Media!

Leslie & Britni talk about the positive and negative sides of social media, and how if we didn't spend so much time on it, we'd have time for other things.  What do you think?
Feb 28, 202035:10
Focus on the Positive

Focus on the Positive

When was the last time your shared a GOOD experience that you had somewhere? When was the last time you shared a negative experience?

It seems that we are so quick to share the negative. Let's stop being negative, and only share positivity. Pay it forward.

Check out the Leslie O Show episode where Leslie talks about how you shouldn't judge others.
Feb 14, 202031:21
Stop Apologizing For Your Life!

Stop Apologizing For Your Life!

Leslie & Britni chat about social media and being unapologetically yourself.
Jan 31, 202025:17
I've Got Friends of All Ages

I've Got Friends of All Ages

It's important to design your friend circle to include friends of all ages! Learning from your friends helps you grow.
Jan 17, 202024:07
Keeping Your Resolution Means Having No Friends

Keeping Your Resolution Means Having No Friends

Jan 03, 202021:43
Being an Autism Mom

Being an Autism Mom

Sheena Arting from the Dear MilFamily Podcast joins us in this episode, where she shares her experience with being a mom of a son with autism.
Dec 13, 201929:05
Patience, or Lack Thereof

Patience, or Lack Thereof

Dec 06, 201923:26
Yoga Pants Required Thanksgiving

Yoga Pants Required Thanksgiving

Nov 22, 201920:11
Connect With Your Higher Self

Connect With Your Higher Self

Leslie & Britni discuss the importance of finding and connecting with your "higher self" and how their recent discovery has made a positive impact in their lives.
Nov 08, 201927:53
The Paranormal Housewife

The Paranormal Housewife

We chat with Kelly aka the Paranormal Housewife, a fellow milspouse who is also a paranormal investigator!

She also has a haunted doll - what?!?

Who is up for a MilSpouse Paranormal adventure meetup?
Oct 25, 201933:50
90 Day VA
Oct 11, 201924:43
I'm 'Just' a Girlfriend

I'm 'Just' a Girlfriend

Leslie and Britni respond to a listener email from Max, a military significant other who feels left out since she is not married to her service member yet.
Aug 16, 201923:26
Am I Uninvitable?

Am I Uninvitable?

Leslie and Britni discuss the importance of RSVP, feeling left out, and doing all of the inviting.
Aug 02, 201924:35
How to Put on a Happy Face When it Feels Impossible

How to Put on a Happy Face When it Feels Impossible

Leslie and Britni answer a listener email about putting on a happy face when you just don't feel happy. Unfortunately, it's a regular life occurrence, but that doesn't make it any easier.
Jul 26, 201916:40
Free For All

Free For All

This episode is the epitome of MilSpouse CoffeeHouse podcast - we're all over the place and just have a great time! We hope you'll join us.

Leslie is a Math Perthon, we talk TRL and Jersey Shore. Taxes and Lotterys and The Situation. Fun Stuff.
Jul 05, 201926:02
How PCS-ing is like the Oregon Trail

How PCS-ing is like the Oregon Trail

We compare how PCS-ing can be like the game Oregon Trail: you have to ferry your wagon, deal with broken wagon wheels, hunt for buffalo, and someone gets typhoid.
Jun 21, 201924:57
Get Interview Savvy & Stop Getting Ghosted

Get Interview Savvy & Stop Getting Ghosted

In this surprise episode, Leslie & Britni chat with Super Julie Braun at Super Purposes about how to Get Interview Savvy & Stop Getting Ghosted when being interviewed for a new job!  The Live Webinar will be held on June 26, 2019 at 8 pm EST.
Jun 14, 201919:11
Dear New MilSpouse Me

Dear New MilSpouse Me

Leslie & Britni share nuggets of advice to their former new milspouse selves. Do you agree with these?
Jun 07, 201928:24
Be Uncomfortable

Be Uncomfortable

Leslie & Britni talk about how military spouses have the "being uncomfortable" thing under control - we do it without even realizing it! Change can be scary, but important for growth.
May 24, 201928:46
MilSpouses Without Kids

MilSpouses Without Kids

Both Leslie and Britni were MilSpouses without kids - Britni and her husband waited 7 years before they were ready for a child!

It can be isolating to be a military spouse without children... but if you don't have kids yet or aren't going to at all, you're not alone.

What can you do to feel like you're not left out?
May 10, 201923:00
I Forgot to do Productive Things cause I was Drunk

I Forgot to do Productive Things cause I was Drunk

Leslie & Britni discuss their good intentions to be productive, but how other things get in the way (like alcohol, or...squirrel!...)
Apr 26, 201930:52
She's Like 12

She's Like 12

Being/Looking younger doesn't mean that there is any less experience. Don't judge.  Leslie & Britni talk about how they have been judged and how they have judged other women based on their age or how young they look.
Apr 12, 201933:00
Working From Home

Working From Home

Leslie & Britni chat about the perks and drawbacks about working from home. It's not as difficult to find a work from home job as it seems... you just need to know what to do! BabyQuip is a great way to make extra cash as a side gig, renting out your baby furniture. All MilSpouse CoffeeHouse listeners will receive 10% off at checkout when they use the code MilSpouse!
Mar 29, 201924:33
The "Civilian World" Doesn't Care Who Your Spouse Is

The "Civilian World" Doesn't Care Who Your Spouse Is

In this episode, Leslie & Britni talk about how easy it is to forget that you are your own person! Britni has a much needed "lightbulb moment" during a work trip.
Mar 15, 201922:02
I'm a Crappy Friend

I'm a Crappy Friend

Leslie & Britni discuss how difficult it can be to be a good friend through every PCS. The struggle is real, and we turned out to be really crappy jerky friends.  How do you stay in touch with your friends and keep the connection going?
Mar 01, 201922:40
"Wag the Sock" and Other Things

"Wag the Sock" and Other Things

In this episode, Leslie & Britni discuss the negotiation tactics of threenagers, cleaning out your closet, and in true MilSpouse CoffeeHouse fashion - other random things.
Feb 15, 201923:24
Spouse Clubs, Yay or Nay?

Spouse Clubs, Yay or Nay?

In this first episode of Season 2 of MilSpouse CoffeeHouse, Leslie & Britni discuss joining military spouse support groups and connecting milspouses. And because we are a Shitshow with a purpose, we laugh and go off the rails a bit.  Register for the Military Spouse Wellness Summit 2019 and use code MILSPOCOFFEE19 Episode Sponsors: Baby Tula: Military families receive 10% off! Classy Broads Coffee
Feb 01, 201931:29
Badass: Running a Business with Cancer

Badass: Running a Business with Cancer

Donna Ferguson is a brave military spouse who is a warrior; she is wrestling with breast cancer and is a military spouse business owner. She is amazing and inspiring and can take on the world!
Oct 19, 201827:48
It's OK To Ask For Help

It's OK To Ask For Help

Military life (and life in general) can bring some major stresses. It's ok to ask a friend or family member (or use a resource available to military families!) for help. You don't have to juggle it all and be a Jack or Jane of all trades. You don't have to do all of the things! Take some time for yourself and ask for help.
Oct 05, 201835:05
Murphy's Law

Murphy's Law

Britni and Leslie chat with Michelle and Lauren of The Dependas about Murphy's Law and how he's out to get us!
Sep 21, 201828:14
Debunk the stigma of officer vs enlisted spouses

Debunk the stigma of officer vs enlisted spouses

Yep, we're going there. We are all human beings and do NOT wear the rank.

In this episode, we chat with Moni Jefferson about how we don't care who your spouse is - we want to get to know YOU.
Sep 07, 201811:57
What do you want to be when you grow up?

What do you want to be when you grow up?

As a military spouse, many of us aren't able to start a career or "grow up" until our spouse is out of the military. For many spouses, remote work isn't possible, so you wait until your spouse gets out to "grow up" and start your career.
Aug 25, 201831:33
I Found a Toothpick (and put your cart in the corral)

I Found a Toothpick (and put your cart in the corral)

We're all over the place in this episode! We talk embarrassing stories, karma, the beautiful tribute to Natalie the milspouse, fan clubs, and weird 80s movies. "Be Kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a hard battle". Oh, and Leslie was a poster, BTW.

Ear buds alert!
Aug 17, 201801:09:26