Welcome, to the home of the PCS-Proof Podcast!

Where we cover 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 fitness advice to help you navigate the unique challenges and celebrate the triumphs of military Spouse-hood⎯all with a sense of humor & little doses of tough love, when necessary.

Whether you're headed out on a walk or you're sitting on hold with TriCare🤪, these bite-sized episodes are the perfect length to add to your unpredictable military lifestyle!

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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 military spouses need a totally different strategy than their civilian counterparts, introduce the powerful Four Seasons of Military Life framework, and show you how to flex your fitness plan without losing momentum (or your sanity).

Whether you’re navigating a PCS, deployment season, solo parenting, or just a chaotic schedule, you’ll walk away from this episode knowing how to stay consistent no matter what season you’re in.

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Lifting Not 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.

From improving energy and resilience to protecting your long-term health and mental wellness, resistance training is one of the most effective, and empowering tools you can have in your fitness toolbox—and I’ll show you exactly how to get started confidently (no gym required!).

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