If you allow it, the military career will take more than it gives. It can challenge the strongest military marriage and seduce military leaders into believing t...
Let's talk about the most common question I get: "What does a healthy relationship look like?"
In Season 9, we are going to unpack some of the most popular "Corie-isms" used in my coaching and counseling sessions, including today's topic:
"The Messy Middle."
I'll share the importance of balancing boundaries and grace in your relationship, drawing from examples I've seen as a clinician, a military spouse, and a parent.
Why relationships are inherently messy and how that messiness fosters growth.
The concept of the "messy middle" as a space where healthy relationships thrive.
How to navigate extremes in relationships by setting boundaries and offering grace.
Practical examples, including parenting differences and managing conflict in marriage.
Encouragement to embrace the ebb and flow of life’s challenges while staying grounded in your core values.
I'll also update you on my recent hiatus and why I'm pivoting the direction of Season 9.
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Work with Corie: www.corieweathers.com
1-on-1 Coaching/Counseling: https://lifegiver.as.me/CorieWeathers
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Record Your Question/Message! https://www.speakpipe.com/CorieWeathers
Music: nature / nurture by Kaitlyn Raitz
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Starting Your Adventure for the Right Reasons
In our first episode, we explored the idea of the hero’s journey and what it means to feel the “call to adventure” in your own life. Today, we’re going to take it a step further. We’ll talk about how to recognize if your call to adventure is coming from a place of genuine purpose—or if you might be tempted to start an adventure for reasons that could actually take you off course.
Connect with Me: Stay tuned for more episodes as we explore the stages of the hero’s journey and apply them to real-life growth and leadership. Don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and review the show, and share it with someone who might need a nudge toward their own adventure!
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Work with Corie: www.corieweathers.com
1-on-1 Coaching/Counseling: https://lifegiver.as.me/CorieWeathers
Join me on Substack: http://SUBSTACK.COM/@CORIELPC
Record Your Question/Message! https://www.speakpipe.com/CorieWeathers
Music: nature / nurture by Kaitlyn Raitz
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S9 Ep The Hero's Journey Begins
Welcome to the first episode of Season 9 where we discuss the season theme: The Hero's Journey.
In this episode, we dive into the idea of “The Call to Adventure”—that first, often unexpected moment when we feel pulled toward change or transformation. Inspired by Joseph Campbell’s concept of the hero’s journey, this episode explores how embracing the call to adventure can set us on a powerful path of personal growth. From understanding what "the call" feels like to recognizing it in our own lives, we’ll cover how to start moving forward even when fear and doubt get in the way. Get ready to start your journey by exploring what it means to accept the call and take the first steps toward a life of purpose, fulfillment, and growth.
Key Questions to Reflect On:
What “call to adventure” have you felt in your own life? Was it an invitation to explore a new career path, a personal transformation, or a difficult decision?
Who or what has acted as a mentor or guide in your life when you were faced with new challenges?
Have you ever felt resistance to change? What held you back, and how did you respond?
Everyone faces a call to adventure, whether it’s a career opportunity, a chance to grow personally, or a new direction in life. Embracing the call can lead to profound transformation. When we acknowledge the fear and uncertainty, we make space for courage to step in, leading us toward a more fulfilling path.
Connect with Me: Stay tuned for more episodes as we explore the stages of the hero’s journey and apply them to real-life growth and leadership. Don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and review the show, and share it with someone who might need a nudge toward their own adventure!
All links: https://linktr.ee/corieweathers
Work with Corie: www.corieweathers.com
1-on-1 Coaching/Counseling: https://lifegiver.as.me/CorieWeathers
Join me on Substack: http://SUBSTACK.COM/@CORIELPC
Record Your Question/Message! https://www.speakpipe.com/CorieWeathers
Music: nature / nurture by Kaitlyn Raitz
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The Theology of Hope
Lifegiver Podcast will be back soon!
This is a bonus faith-based episode- a recording of my talk for the Protestant military spouse's group at Fort Cavazos, TX.
If your circumstances or relationships are not going the way you hoped, if you are wondering where God is and why some prayers are not answered in the time or way you wish- this episode is for you.
To listen to the Military Culture Shift Podcast that is underway: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/military-culture-shift-podcast/id1704769860
Ending Credits song: "Closer Than You Know"
https://music.apple.com/us/album/closer-than-you-know/1440827181?i=1440828073
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New Trailer for MCS Podcast
The Military Culture Shift Limited Series Leadership Podcast launches Feb 15, 2024! Interviews with experts and leaders, (many of them mentioned in the book) will bring the book to life in a multi-sensory way, and breathe life into your home and leadership, and especially validate your story. Episodes will start on Feb 15th and roll out weekly so make sure you are subscribed so you don’t miss them and have picked up the book if you haven’t.
(Order the book from Amazon here)
Also, I’m encouraging you ahead of time to listen all the way to the end of each episode for powerful songs written and performed by veterans, military spouses, and even Gen Z military teens. I’ve so enjoyed lifting up our community and I hope you will feel lifted as well.
Order your copy of Military Culture Shift here.
Listen to Corie's Lifegiver Podcast here
Find out more about how you can work with and contact Corie here.
If you allow it, the military career will take more than it gives. It can challenge the strongest military marriage and seduce military leaders into believing their career is more important than WHO they become. The Lifegiver podcast began as a way to encourage, inspire, and bring hope to leaders and military couples when they feel burned out and they’ve lost their way. For almost 20 years, I have served the military and veteran population as a counselor, speaker, author, and subject matter expert on military culture. Lifegiver offers discussions and interviews on personal and leadership development and ways to breathe life into your military marriage and home. Real stories, expert interviews, and honest conversation.