OPERATION LISTEN IN: 7 PODCASTS BRINGING YOU REAL TALK AND STORIES FROM MILITARY LIFE
We are officially in the era of digital listening - and, thankfully for military spouses, there are a plethora of podcasts that fit the bill for relatable content that we can consume and tune into while busy and on the go.
Military spouses are widely known and respected as the ultimate multi-taskers, often juggling their own careers, households, personal needs and more, which is why podcasts are more relevant to them than ever before.
Here at Military Brands, we have a few personal favorites we’ve gathered from our own listening, which we’ve highlighted below!
Know Your Neighbor by Chris Yenias
Available on: Apple Podcasts
Know Your Neighbor is actually a podcast produced by my neighbor and friend, Chris Yenias.
As a 2005 graduate of the United States Naval Academy and proud U.S. Navy Veteran, Chris has a vast personal and professional network which spans beyond most.
In his podcasts, he brings his neighbors in the greater Annapolis, MD area on to share about their career paths, trials, tribulations, life lessons and everything in between.
Chris shares:
“I'm a Naval Academy grad and former Navy pilot, now living in Annapolis and hosting Know Your Neighbor—a conversational, in-person podcast featuring unscripted, thoughtful interviews with people doing meaningful work.
Know Your Neighbor is a podcast about real conversations with people you pass every day but never really know. From Veterans and founders to wellness experts and community leaders, each episode explores what shapes them, what they’re building, and what they’ve learned along the way. It’s about curiosity, connection, and slowing down long enough to actually hear someone’s story.”
One of his most recent guests on the show was actually my husband, LCDR Ben Horn, a periodontist in the United States Navy. Ben’s segment on the show is two parts - the first episode highlighting his career and lessons learned as a Naval Aviator in the United States Navy, and the second being his lateral transition to the Navy Dental Corps, as well as how our family had to adapt and overcome challenges over the course of this time.
MilSpouse in the House by Military Brands
Available on: Apple Podcasts
MilSpouse in the House, produced by Military Brands, and hosted by Christie Nix, was, “created to empower, inform and uplift military spouses navigating the unique challenges of military life.”
Episodes are released on a monthly basis, and topics range from empowerment & advocacy, to maximizing benefits, to building community morale, and more.
My personal favorite episode is the one titled “Military Spouses: Careers, Entrepreneurship and Making it All Work” featuring my dear friend, Jen Pilcher.
In this particular episode, Jen shares how she balanced supporting her husband through his military career, raised her two children and kept her own professional world afloat.
I’Mpossible
Available on: Apple Podcasts
Spouse-ly is an online marketplace offering a curated collection of products and services created by military spouses and first responders.
I’Mpossible, produced in conjunction with both Monica Fullerton and Spouse-ly, “Shares stories of how Spouse-ly vendors and community partners are using their talents, strength and grit to turn the IM’possible into possible.”
Episodes are released monthly, and share inspiring stories from featured vendors on the platform that are making an impact for military community via their unique offerings.
Bonus tip: The episodes are typically just 25 minutes long, which make for an easy and quick listen that anyone can find time for!
Wives of the Armed Forces
Available on: Patreon
Wives of the Armed Forces (WAF) website states: “Wives of the Air Force” – started as a blog and community created by Jen + Kirst to support Air Force significant others with resources and community. In time it was clear that this type of platform was something military spouses from all branches desired, so together with an incredible team of women they took a leap and expanded to Wives of the Armed Forces – a space for any military significant other to find empowering resources and a community eager to thrive in this chaotic lifestyle.”
New episodes are released weekly, and episode topics range from authenticity in relationships, to navigating changing real estate landscapes, to how to stay connected in your marriage, and more.
The Corie Weathers Podcast
Available on: Apple Podcasts
The Corie Weathers Podcast, hosted by Corie Weather LPC, is a podcast that focuses on military life, leadership, and marriage.
It was primarily founded to create a safe space for military couples to help strengthen their marriages amidst challenging chapters of their military career.
Her podcast hosts discussions and interviews on personal and leadership development. She also shares ways in which you can breathe life into your military marriage and home.
Episode topics focus on communication strategies, how to foster healthy relationships, balancing individual and marriage wellness, and more. They post monthly and the episodes typically run between 45-60 minutes, making this podcast a great listen.
MILMO Show
Available on: Apple Podcasts
The MILMO Show, by Lacey Langford, is a fantastic podcast and resource on all things military finances and leadership. This podcast shares everything you need to know about making, saving, and investing money wisely.
Lacey Langford is a proud Air Force Veteran and founder of both MILMO and MilMoneyCon.
Episodes are released weekly, and they cover a wide range of relevant topics such as retirement mistakes to avoid, behavioral finance, life after loss of a spouse or family member, and more.
Each episode averages between 30-45 minutes long, making these bite-sized nuggets of content perfect for fitting into the pockets of your day when on the go.
More Than a MilSpouse
Available on: Apple Podcasts
More Than a MilSpouse, formerly known as the MilSpouse Mastermind Show, hosted by Christine Hinrichs, was created to be a landing space for military spouses to turn to for all things mindset, clarity, and work-life balance.
Christine Hinrichs is a proud military spouse, mindset coach, and military life and business consultant.
Her episodes cover a relatable range of topics such as tips for helping military kids thrive through change, tips for making friends as a milspouse, and how to keep love alive in military life. The episodes drop weekly and range in length from 45-60 minutes.
Podcasts as a Lifeline for Military Spouses Around the Globe
The wide variety of podcasts available today makes it clear that military spouses are a valued and sought-after audience.
We’re grateful to the creators we’ve highlighted for their dedication to producing trusted, bite-sized content that supports military spouses worldwide—helping them strengthen their marriages, deepen friendships, enrich family life, and grow personally.
Spouses of the Armed Forces are an extraordinary and irreplaceable community. It’s inspiring to see them recognized and prioritized in such a meaningful way.
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