The Corie Weathers Podcast

My NEW podcast is over on the Military Culture Shift podcast feed. The new rebrand brings you Restored with Corie Weathers, Stories of Conflict, Healing, & Peace!

Episode 1 is OUT!!

What does it take to feel whole again — especially after conflict?
In a world where conflict feels inescapable — at home, in our culture, and across the globe — Restored invites you to pause and ask: how do we work through it in a way that leads to peace?
Hosted by Corie Weathers, author of Military Culture Shift, Restored explores the hard, human work of peace. Each episode weaves together personal stories, expert insights, and cultural perspectives to uncover what it means to heal, reconcile, and grow stronger — as individuals and as communities.
From military life to everyday relationships, these are stories that remind us peace isn’t just the absence of conflict — it’s something we build, one choice at a time.
✨ Subscribe Now: Restored: Stories of Conflict, Healing & Peace

After 9 seasons and hundreds of conversations, the Lifegiver Podcast is coming to a close.

But this isn’t the end of the story — it’s a pivot.

In this final episode, Corie Weathers reflects on the journey of Lifegiver — the stories the incredible community that has grown along the way. She shares why it’s time to turn the page, what she’s learned about transitions, and how sometimes the bravest thing we can do is pivot into a new season.

And with that pivot comes a new beginning: the launch of Restored: Stories of Conflict, Healing, and Peace.

Restored will take everything you loved about Lifegiver — honest stories, authentic conversations, and lessons for military families — and expand it into bigger circles. From soldiers and spouses to athletes, conflict mediators, and cultural voices, these new episodes will explore how we work through conflict and discover peace, both in our personal lives and in our world.

This is not a goodbye — it’s a continuation. Thank you for walking with Corie and the Lifegiver journey. We hope you’ll join us for what comes next.

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 amazing and lyrical (I don't know how else to describe it), but her experiences are ones you will definitely relate to. Now that she and her husband Ryan are transitioning into retirement, she shares what it means to let go of this life she has known for decades. Don't miss this episode I describe as the big hug you didn't know you needed. 

Order Holding On and Letting Go, by Lindsay Swoboda

Follow Lindsay: @lindsay.swo

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Work with Corie: www.corieweathers.com
1-on-1 Coaching: https://lifegiver.as.me/CorieWeathers
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Music: nature / nurture by Kaitlyn Raitz

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 negative self-talk and assumptions sabotage relationships

The metaphor of “stories as shovels” and how to choose narratives that bring life

How to spot when you’re guarding your heart versus leaning into truth and connection

How faith and radical acceptance offer a grounded path forward in hard seasons

If you’re feeling overwhelmed, discouraged, or just stuck in old thought patterns—this episode will meet you where you are and invite you to plant something new.

🌱 This week’s challenge: Notice the stories you're telling yourself—are you digging a garden or a grave?

Read Why I am Closing my Counseling Practice

All links: https://linktr.ee/corieweathers
Work with Corie: www.corieweathers.com
1-on-1 Coaching: 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

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 in a noisy world
✔️ DBT’s “wise mind” approach to decision-making
✔️ How over-communication can be destructive in relationships
✔️ A listener’s question: What if I realize I’m on the wrong path?
✔️ Practical strategies for balancing communication in marriage

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