
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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Summer Strong: Heat-Proof Your Workouts as a Military Spouse
If you’re a military spouse living in some of the hottest regions of the world, this episode is tailored just for you! I’ll guide you through the benefits of training in the heat. You’ll discover how working out in hot conditions can boost your endurance, mental toughness, and overall fitness, transforming what seems like an obstacle into a powerful tool for progress.
Mastering Fitness Motivation in Military Life: Strategies That Work
Motivation can be an extremely powerful tool to help you kickstart your fitness journey. But it is also massively fickle & unpredictable, and if we rely on it as our sole driver for inspiration, we are setting ourselves up for a big let-down. Using Motivation correctly is KEY to achieving your Fitness goals in less time & with much less frustration along the way, making your journey so much more enjoyable! Listen Now!
Candid Conversations in Resilience with Taylor Hester of Taylor Hester Fitness (Part 2)
The second of our two-part Interview, join us as Taylor shares her honest thoughts about the best & worst trends in health & fitness right now, pelvic health & access within military life, and what it means to her to be "PCS-Proof".
Candid Conversations in Resilience with Taylor Hester of Taylor Hester Fitness (Part 1)
In the first of a two-part Interview series, we welcome Taylor Hester of Taylor Hester fitness, a former collegiate athlete turned mom, MilSpouse, Fitness Coach & Business Owner. Join in with us as Taylor shares her journey and insights into navigating military life with positivity and resilience.
Eight Game-Changing Lessons from a Top Fitness Pro
I recently renewed my Personal Training Certification, which has led me to reflect deeply on my journey over the past eight years in this dynamic industry. I'm excited to peel back the curtain on what it truly means to be a certified personal trainer. Join me as I share the top eight lessons I've learned (so far)!
Decoding Stress: Essential Insights for Military Spouse (Part 3)
In the conclusion of our 3-Part series, we'll discuss practical techniques and action steps to actively reduce chronic stress—all aimed at optimizing the benefits and results of your health & fitness efforts, so that you can improve your physical health, your emotional well-being, and your overall quality of life.
Decoding Stress: Essential Insights for Military Spouses (Part 2)
Welcome back to our 3-part series on stress and its impact on health and fitness for military spouses. Today, in Part 2, we delve into how chronic stress can influence your health and fitness journey. Discover the concept of hormesis, along with 5 Ways Chronic Stress can Negatively Impact Health and Fitness Results.
Decoding Stress: Essential Insights for Military Spouses (Part 1)
This episode kicks off a comprehensive three-part series on stress and its profound influence on the health & fitness of military spouses. Inspired by a listener's inquiry, we'll dive deep into the complex nature of stress, dissecting its various forms and lasting health ramifications.
Redefining "Self-Care" for Maximum Benefit in Military Life
Living the military life is challenging, making self-care a non-negotiable for maintaining our sanity. Let’s explore the concept of self-care, focusing on shifting from instant gratification activities to those offering delayed but greater benefits for our long-term health.
The Powerful Shift from Perfection to Progress
Overcoming perfectionism is crucial for achieving health and fitness goals, especially for military spouses. In this episode, we’re tackling perfectionism in health and fitness—a mindset that often hinders progress. We’ll explore five ways perfectionism can derail your goals and provide actionable steps to overcome it.
Transform Your Fitness Routine: Essential Exercises for Women in Military Life
In episode 8, we’re focusing on maintaining strength for women in military life, continuing from Episode 6. Remember, these exercises aren’t the only ones you should do. They’re a fast-track to maximize your time and results.
Mastering Fitness on the Go: Essential Tools for a PCS-Proof Gym
As I prepare for a trip, I'm reminded of the importance of maintaining my fitness routine, even on the go. In this episode, I'll share my top six tools for a portable gym, perfect for military life or anyone on the move.
The Girl With the Garbage Bag
For episode 6, we will be focusing on the importance of physical strength for women in military life. Why being STRONG is not just important for us women, generally, but doubly important for us in this unique lifestyle.
The Four Seasons of Military Life
In this episode, you'll hear about how military life mirrors the changing seasons, each presenting unique challenges and opportunities. Tune in now to hear actionable tips to thrive in every season of military life!
Anchoring Amidst Chaos: The Power of Stable Rocks in Military Life
In episode 4, learn how to identify, implement, and lean into these controllables to boost mental health and resilience, especially in the unpredictable world of military life. You'll hear about the Importance of “Stable Rocks”, multiple way to identify your stable rocks, & when & how to implement your stable rocks for the biggest impact during chaos.
Unlocking Success: How to Overcome the TOP Barrier for Women in Military Life
In episode 3, we delve into the impact of the #1 thing that I see holding back military women and spouses from living the thriving life that they want. We'll explore how this one thing can hinder personal growth and lead to self-sabotage. And I'll provide insights and strategies for overcoming this top barrier and fostering resilience to achieve success and fulfillment in military life.
A Step-by-Step Introduction to the “PCS-Proof Method”
In episode 2, I share with you a little bit more about me & one of my biggest passions in life, along with what it means to me to be, "PCS-Proof" and how that term has played out in my own life. And I share with you the three essential steps that you can start to take TODAY in order to be prepared for whatever Military Life throws at you.
Forging My Own Path (Can You Relate?)
In this inaugural episode, I'm pulling back the curtain and sharing my personal journey. You'll hear about my conventional aspirations to live a "normal life", and about how unforeseen shifts led me on a very unexpected journey into military life. And how my personal journey led me to my mission of helping other Military Spouses & women in military life to transform their own lives through health & fitness!