We are continuing our theme of living in the Messy Middle by looking at what it means to hold on to the things that matter while also letting go. Sometimes, we must let go of the things that don't matter (distractions), but often this lifestyle asks us to let go of things or people that do. In this episode, I bring author and friend Lindsay Swoboda on the podcast to share what she learned from writing her new memoir "Holding on and Letting Go: A Life in Motion". Not only is her storytelling amaz...
May 14, 2025•49 min•Season 9Ep. 8
Listen in for an honest update on my counseling practice, a shift in how I'm showing up for clients, and a powerful message about the stories we tell ourselves. We will explore how internal narratives—those we silently repeat—can either dig graves in our lives or cultivate gardens. Drawing from real-life examples and relationship dynamics, we will discuss how to recognize when assumptions and inner dialogues shape mental health, marriage, and parenting, for better or worse. You'll hear: How nega...
Apr 17, 2025•59 min•Season 9Ep. 7
This episode explores the balance between communicating too much or too little in relationships. Learn how conflict, over-communication, and silence all play a role in marriage and leadership. Plus, Corie answers a listener’s question about how to recognize when you’re on the wrong path—whether in leadership, personal growth, or relationships—and how to pivot back toward wisdom. Topics Covered: ✔️ Why this season has been inconsistent—and why that’s okay ✔️ The power of pausing before speaking i...
Mar 08, 2025•1 hr 1 min•Season 9Ep. 6
In this episode, Corie discusses how relationships—and even life—are rarely black and white. You’ll hear how our tendency to lean into extremes, whether viewing things as catastrophic or overly ideal, can hinder healthy growth. With practical advice on shame spirals, conflict resolution, and embracing emotional humility, this episode will help you stay grounded in truth without dismissing the struggles or victories you’re facing. Corie also opens up about her own experiences, including early mar...
Feb 01, 2025•48 min•Season 9Ep. 5
Let's explore the complex balance between individual wellness and shared responsibilities in relationships through my powerful metaphor: the duplex. Whether you're a military couple navigating deployment challenges, an empty-nester reorienting your relationship, or simply seeking insight into healthier boundaries, this episode unpacks the delicate dance of honoring yourself while investing in those you love. We'll talk about: The importance of healthy boundaries in marriage. How relationships ca...
Jan 21, 2025•59 min•Season 9Ep. 4
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. ...
Jan 08, 2025•54 min•Season 9Ep. 3
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-l...
Nov 25, 2024•48 min•Season 9Ep. 2
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...
Nov 15, 2024•53 min•Season 9Ep. 1
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/id1704...
Mar 08, 2024•50 min
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 encouragin...
Feb 08, 2024•4 min
Listen now to the Season 8 Finale of what it means to "Be Well". Right now the culture is struggling with a mental health crisis where we are confusing mental illness with mental health and mental wellness. What is the difference? And what is the next step towards you being truly well... Let's figure it out together. Pre-order Military Culture Shift (All pre-orders are autographed!) Subscribe to the Military Culture Shift Podcast Sign up for my monthly newsletter here! For more content and resou...
Oct 02, 2023•1 hr 1 min•Season 8Ep. 11
After hearing concerns on social media of Matt and I practicing yoga and prayerful meditation, I knew it was time to invite my dear friend Amber Mattingly, DMin to the podcast to share her story. This is a faith-based episode that addresses the biggest fears and questions around these practices. Amber began yoga when her son was newly diagnosed with autism. She was overwhelmed, frightened for his future, worried about her marriage, and frustrated at life. At the height of this experience, she st...
Sep 22, 2023•1 hr 6 min
The military lifestyle's stress is hard enough on marriage, but what happens when you add a medical diagnosis? A child in need of extra care? In this episode, we explore Aaron and Monica Harding's story of finding help for their son, themselves, and their marriage. The Harding's son Jackson (17) was diagnosed with SynGAP in 2015, at age 10. Today, with children aged 24, 21 and 17, his wife, Monica, is now just learning how to take time away. And, according to Aaron, “that’s only because we start...
Sep 15, 2023•1 hr 1 min•Season 8Ep. 8
My new book Military Culture Shift is now available for pre-order and will launch November 14th! Order Here Subscribe to the Military Culture Shift Podcast NOW! In this episode, I talk about the power of choosing hard things and the character development that comes from the process. We are so used to only choosing activities that we will feel successful at. After a while, we are siloed into a lifestyle and career where we believe the lie that we have to be successful at whatever we put our mind ...
Sep 01, 2023•1 hr 3 min•Season 8Ep. 9
A sneak peek at the new Military Culture Shift Limited Series Podcast! Subscribe NOW here on Apple! Also available on Podbean and coming soon to other platforms. Pre-order Military Culture Shift , Out November 14th! Based on the book, Military Culture Shift by clinical consultant and SME on military family culture, Corie Weathers. This podcast offers leaders an opportunity to understand the growing shifts happening within the military culture as an immersive supplement to the book. Based on 15 y...
Aug 29, 2023•4 min
Listen in for how a strengths-based approach changes the way we view our relationships, work, and even our perception of ourselves. After over a decade of helping individuals, leaders, and couples discover what their talents are, it has been incredible to watch marriages heal from miscommunication, differences, and betrayal, helping individuals heal through loss, and find joy in doing what they are exceptionally talented at. Whether you are a leader looking for a new tool that increases communic...
Aug 15, 2023•53 min•Season 8Ep. 8
Matt joins me for an episode where we discuss what it takes to achieve "voluntary followership"- in other words, what does it take to lead in a way that people actually want to follow? We also cover the following: How do you find the time to invest in those around you when your life and job are already too busy? What does it look like to invest in the next generation, especially if they have differing values from you? How can your decisions today impact the entire organization? Sign up for our m...
Aug 01, 2023•1 hr 4 min•Season 8Ep. 7
This interview was inspired by an article that Lt. Col. (Rev.) Paul McCullough wrote. Check it out here: https://www.ausa.org/articles/accomplish-mission-love Lt. Col. (Rev.) Paul McCullough, U.S. Army retired, is president of the Association of the U.S. Army’s Penn & Franklin-Greater Philadelphia Chapter and an Army Reserve Ambassador from Pennsylvania. He served 20 years in the Army, retiring in 2018 as deputy director for supplier operations, Defense Logistics Agency. He deployed to Opera...
Jul 15, 2023•1 hr 5 min•Season 8Ep. 7
Peter Docker served for 25 years as a Royal Air Force senior officer and has seen service across the globe as a Force Commander during combat flying operations. His career has spanned from professional pilot, teaching postgraduates at the UK’s Defence College, to flying the British prime minister around the world. He has also led multibillion-dollar international procurement projects and served as a crisis manager and former international negotiator for the UK government. As a trained leadership...
Jul 01, 2023•1 hr 3 min•Season 8Ep. 6
Why is it so hard to apologize? These two words, "I'm Sorry", seem to throw off children and adults every time, catapulting people into further conflict. In this episode, we wrap up the marriage and intimacy series and introduce the leadership series by going back to the basics of conflict resolution and the dreaded apology. We will cover: 1) The common responses of defensiveness that come up when we ask another person to change or address our hurt. 2) Whether intentions matter. 3). How to accep...
Jun 15, 2023•59 min•Season 8Ep. 5
Dannah Gresh is a best-selling author and sought-after speaker. In her latest book, Happily Even After , Dannah is a friend who walks beside you as she demonstrates how to forgive, live with joy, and hold your head high while Jesus Christ redeems the broken places of your marriage after suffering from things like pornography, addiction, or even an affair. Dannah has sold over 2 million books and reaches women and girls in more than 100 countries. Her best-selling titles include And the Bride Wor...
Jun 01, 2023•55 min•Season 8Ep. 4
Dr. Mike is back to talk about his new book Secrets of Sex & Marriage that he co-wrote with marriage research expert Shaunti Feldhan. Dr. Michael Sytsma is a licensed professional counselor, certified sex therapist, ordained minister, professor, and national speaker. With a pastoral heart, a gift in teaching, and a passion for helping couples grow in marriage, Dr. Systma uses his skills to teach couples important truths about marriage in a fun and interesting way, helping them to grow into h...
May 15, 2023•1 hr•Season 8Ep. 3
Shaunti Feldhan joins Lifegiver to talk about her new book Secrets of Sex & Marriage that she co-wrote with intimacy expert Dr. Mike Sytsma. Shaunti Feldhahn is a bestselling author, social researcher, speaker, and podcaster. A graduate of Harvard University and a former Wall Street analyst, Shaunti now uses her analytical skill to uncover those little things that can make big differences in lives and relationships, both at home and in the workplace. She and her husband, Jeff, have coauthore...
May 01, 2023•56 min•Season 8Ep. 2
On the Season 8 opener, we are talking all about how to recognize if we are managing our relationships to our own personal detriment. You may think you are helping, but what if you are only hurting yourself by walking on eggshells and not being fully honest or congruent with yourself? We’re diving in quickly on this season opener! Mentioned in this episode: Squared Away We exist to make work better by letting you focus solely on what matters. We are your trusted assistants. This entire journey s...
Apr 15, 2023•55 min•Season 8Ep. 1
Stay Tuned! Fantastic topics and interviews are coming your way in 2023. Subscribe and share with other military families and leaders you know. As always, I appreciate reviews on your podcast platform of choice. It's a great way to spread the word! If you are interested in sponsorship opportunities for this season, email corie@corieweathers.com
Jan 30, 2023•2 min
Season 7 might be over, but we are bringing back the Top 10 most listened-to episodes in Lifegiver Podcast History! Matt joins me again for another episode where we talk about the impact of Family Readiness on marriage. For decades, the military has told families that their support makes the mission successful. Unfortunately, families are getting tired and are wondering at what cost. In this episode, Matt and I have an honest conversation on how families indeed play a pay in mission readiness bu...
Nov 28, 2022•1 hr
Season 7 might be over, but we are bringing back the Top 10 most listened-to episodes in Lifegiver Podcast History! We often hear from couples that the service lifestyle has made my spouse "cold, calculated, and harsh." While this may be a nature versus nurture debate, the service lifestyle can definitely train a person to see the world differently. In this episode, Corie and Matt talk about how this doesn't have to create more conflict in your marriage- in fact it can be a strength you lean on!...
Nov 21, 2022•1 hr 6 min
Season 7 might be over, but we are bringing back the Top 10 most listened-to episodes in Lifegiver Podcast History! Betrayal is, unfortunately, more common than you think- especially in the service culture. In this episode, I share with you the strategy I use to help couples work through affair recovery. There are three phases and couples will certainly stall if not fail to recover their marriage if they miss important steps throughout the phases. Two people, if are both willing to work hard, ca...
Nov 14, 2022•48 min
Season 7 might be over, but we are bringing back the Top 10 most listened-to episodes in Lifegiver Podcast History! Listen in to my premiere interview with actor, Emmy nominated director, and producer Sarah Drew as she talks about life after Grey's Anatomy , marriage, and her newest movie Indivisible that hits theaters Oct 26th. Indivisible is based on real life Army Chaplain Couple Darren & Heather Turner. Find theaters and more on INDIVISIBLE: https://indivisiblemovie.com/...
Nov 07, 2022•47 min
Season 7 might be over, but we are bringing back the Top 10 most listened-to episodes in Lifegiver Podcast History! I received feedback that some of you would like faith-based content AND hearing from Matt- so this episode is the both of us giving a talk at our old stomping grounds where we first met- Gardner-Webb University. The sound on this one is a bit different because it was recorded in a different place and format, but I hope the message comes through in a way that will encourage your sto...
Oct 31, 2022•31 min
