The PCS-Proof Podcast
Welcome to The PCS-Proof Podcast, where we're covering everything you need to know to thrive in every season of MilSpouse Life (while keeping your sanity intact)! Join Host, Grace Barnick-Damazo, as she shares stories of personal experience & expert advice to help you navigate the unique challenges & celebrate the triumphs of military Spouse-hood⎯all with a sense of humor & little doses of tough love, when necessary. We're covering all things Fitness, Health, Entrepreneurship, and MORE! Listen Now & start your path to a PCS-Proof Life!
Episodes
26 April 2025
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(Episode 44) How to Stop Falling Off Track: The 4 Seasons Strategy for Fitness Success
🗓️ Week 4 of the 8-Part Fitness Jumpstart Series
In today’s episode, we’re getting to the real heart of what it takes to make fitness stick for military spouses: adaptability. Because in this wild military life, nothing stays the same for long—and neither should your fitness routine.
I walk you through why mili...
22 April 2025
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(Episode 43) Lifting Isn’t Optional: Why Resistance Training Is a Milspouse Superpower
🗓️ Week 3 of the 8-Part Fitness Jumpstart Series
Strength training isn’t just for athletes or gym rats—and it’s definitely not something military spouses should overlook. In this episode, we break down why resistance training is essential for women in military life—especially during perimenopause, periods of hormo...
11 April 2025
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(Episode 42) Struggling to Stay Consistent with Fitness? You Don’t Need a Perfect Plan—You Just Need This…
🗓️ Week 2 of the 8-Part Fitness Jumpstart Series
Can’t seem to stick to a workout routine with the chaos of military life? You’re not alone—and you’re not doing anything wrong. In this episode, Grace shares real-life strategies that help you build consistency without needing a perfect schedule,...
1 April 2025
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(Episode 41) Jumpstart Your Fitness Journey as a Military Spouse
Welcome to the first episode of our brand-new 8-part fitness series inside The PCS-Proof Podcast! Whether you’re completely new to fitness, coming back after a break, or trying to find your footing after a hectic PCS or deployment, this episode was made with you in mind.
I’m kicking off a series to help you take back control of your heal...
24 March 2025
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(Episode 40) Stuck or Slaying Q1? – The 4-Step Check-In That Will Reignite Your 2025 Fitness Goals
Not Where You Hoped to Be in March? Here’s the 4-Step Reset You Need (The R.E.P.S. System)
If you’re feeling a little off track with your 2025 health and fitness goals right now, I want you to know… you are not alone. And more importantly, you’re not behind.
In this episode of The PCS-Proof Podcast, ...
6 March 2025
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(Episode 39) From Baking to Business: Heather Jones’ Unexpected Path to Entrepreneurship & Resilience
Military life is full of pivots, but what if those pivots led you straight to your passion? In this inspiring episode, I sit down with Heather Jones, an Army veteran, military spouse, certified life & somatic coach, and entrepreneur. Heather’s journey took her from serving in the military to ...
21 February 2025
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(Episode 38) The Truth About Discipline: How to Stay Fit Without Burning Out
Are You Tired of Feeling Like Discipline is Just Another Chore? Let’s Change That.
You started the year strong, fired up with motivation, but now? Every workout feels like a chore. That meal plan? Way too much effort. And all those goals you set? Well… they’re collecting dust.
It’s NOT your fault.
Discipline for the sake of...
13 February 2025
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(Episode 37) How to Stop Spinning Your Wheels and Finally See Fitness Results in 2025
One of the biggest struggles I hear from women is this:“I just don’t have time to work out, meal prep, or prioritize my health.” Sound familiar? But here’s the truth—we do have time. The problem isn’t time—it’s what we’re filling it with.
In today’s episode, we’re diving into the Big Rocks Analogy—a powerful conc...
31 January 2025
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(Episode 36) The ‘Magic Pill’ Trap: Why Quick Fixes Are Sabotaging Your Fitness Goals
Feeling frustrated with your fitness progress? You’re NOT alone. It’s the end of January—the longest month of the year (seriously, will February ever come?!). You’ve been working hard, staying consistent, and yet… the results aren’t showing up as fast as you hoped.
This is exactly the time of year when predato...
23 January 2025
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(Episode 35) 35% of People QUIT Their Fitness Resolutions for THIS Reason...(Don’t Be One of Them)
In this second episode of our New Year Resolutions “Best Practices” for fitness success series, we’re diving into one of the biggest reasons New Year’s resolutions fail. Did you know that 35% of people give up on their resolutions because they set goals that are impossible to sustain?
Today, I’m ...
16 January 2025
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(Episode 34) Best Fitness Practices for 2025: Why Boring Beats Flashy Every Time
Happy New Year and welcome to the first episode of 2025! 🎉 After an adventurous holiday season, I’m back with a fresh perspective on sustainable fitness goals—and trust me, it’s not what you expect. Today, we’re diving into why boring fitness habits are the secret weapon for military spouses and active-duty women ...
26 December 2024
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(Episode 33) Your Most Important New Year’s Task (Hint: It’s NOT Setting Goals)
The end of the year is here, and while the world seems to be buzzing about goal-setting for 2025, we’re hitting pause. In this episode, we’re flipping the script on the usual New Year’s resolutions and diving into the real first step to building a year you’ll be proud of: reflection.
Military life often feels like ...
12 December 2024
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(Episode 32) Mindset Hacks Every Military Spouse Needs to Crush Fitness Goals Before the New Year
As December rolls in, many people hit pause on their health and fitness goals, choosing to wait until January to refocus. But let’s face it—military spouses are not “most people.”
In this episode, we dive into how military life equips us with the resilience to tackle challenges head-on, even duri...
27 November 2024
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(Episode 31) “From Chaos to Calm: How Gratitude Changes Everything in Military Life”
In this heartfelt and inspiring episode, we dive into the transformative power of gratitude, especially for military spouses and women navigating the unique challenges of military life. As Thanksgiving approaches, it’s the perfect time to explore how gratitude can help us find peace amidst chaos, build resili...
14 November 2024
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(Episode 30) Social Impact & Entrepreneurship: Moni Jefferson’s Mission to Empower Military Spouse Entrepreneurs
In this inspiring episode of The PCS-Proof Podcast, we welcome Moni Jefferson, a powerhouse in the military spouse community and the innovative founder of the Association of Military Spouse Entrepreneurs (AMSE). Moni is not only an active-duty Air Force spouse but also a vision...
7 November 2024
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(Episode 29) Holiday Survival Guide for Military Spouses: How to Ditch Stress and Embrace Joy
The holidays are a magical time—but they can also be one of the most stressful times, especially for military spouses juggling deployments, relocations, and extended family demands.
In this episode, Grace shares her personal experiences and essential tips for surviving the season with less stress and...
31 October 2024
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(Episode 28) Staying Motivated Through Seasonal Change: Fitness & Self-Care Tips for Military Spouses
Welcome to The PCS-Proof Podcast, your trusted resource for navigating the highs and lows of military life while prioritizing your well-being.
In today’s episode, we tackle the annual challenge many military spouses face: staying motivated in fitness and self-care as winter approaches, da...
24 October 2024
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(Episode 27) Stronger After Setbacks: Proven Strategies for Staying Fit Through Injuries and Chronic Pain
Welcome back to The PCS-Proof Podcast! 🎙️ In this episode, we dive deep into a topic that hits home for many women & military spouses: managing fitness through injuries and chronic pain. 🏋️♀️
Whether you’re dealing with a sports injury, a flare-up from an old ailment, or just the wea...
10 October 2024
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(Episode 26) Bouncing Back: How Baseball’s Failures Mirror Military Spouse Resilience
In this candid and inspiring episode of The PCS-Proof Podcast, we explore how the unpredictable world of baseball mirrors the resilience required by military spouses. From the mental toughness of players facing constant failure to the grit of military life, you’ll find plenty of parallels that hit close to hom...
3 October 2024
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(Episode 25) The Final Countdown: Unlock Your Best Results in the Last 90 Days of 2024
Welcome back to The PCS-Proof Podcast!
We’ve got an exciting, action-packed episode this week to help you crush your fitness and nutrition goals as we enter the final stretch of 2024.
If you’ve ever felt like the last few months of the year were a lost cause when it comes to your health—especially with holida...
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