FTU...Life after the military Podcast
This podcast is dedicated to assisting veteran’s with the transition out of the military. We will discuss the difficulty in looking for employment. The harsh realization that the comradery that is demonstrated to you while serving does not always transfer over to normal life. We’ll also discuss dealing with mental health issues while trying to integrate into normal daily life. Lastly, we’ll try to help veteran’s find support for their issues.
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Episodes
Saturday Nov 05, 2022
Saturday Nov 05, 2022
In this episode I discuss the reasons why I started the podcast and who is part of the podcast team (Me, my granddaughter, and Taco). I also discuss the importance of understanding that people who provide advice on the VA are only providing advice. I then highlight two local businesses. I end the show with "ZOT! ZOT! ZOT!" and "ROLL TIDE!!!!"
Thursday Nov 03, 2022
Thursday Nov 03, 2022
In this second part episode I discuss the importance of finding hobbies which make you happy. Chris and I discuss the importance of remaining physically active. Chris discusses how he reached out for assistance on mental health and how it has improved his life. We end the show discussing music and the farewell "ZOT! ZOT! ZOT!" and ROL TIDE!!!"
Wednesday Nov 02, 2022
Wednesday Nov 02, 2022
In this episode I talk with Chris E. with I severed with in Peru. We discuss how he went about looking for employment. We also discuss how he prioritized his mental health. We end the show with the traditional "ZOT!ZOT!ZOT!" and "ROLL TIDE!!!"
Saturday Oct 29, 2022
Saturday Oct 29, 2022
In the early Saturday morning episode I promote several veteran owned businesses. I send out a thanks to the person who helped me with my mental health problems. I discuss how music has helped me throughout my life. I end the show with explaining the need of not being judgmental and I end the show with the traditional "ZOT! ZOT! ZOT!" and "ROLL TIDE!!!"
Thursday Oct 27, 2022
Thursday Oct 27, 2022
In this episode I talk with Kris, a former military spouse and strong woman. She has a great deal of experience if finding new employment because she moved several times during Drew's military career. She explains how she was proactive and focused on what jobs she was looking for once they moved. We talk a bit about the application process and the interview process. I wish her and Drew the best and I am grateful for the help they provided to my family over the years. I end the episode with the traditional "ZOT! ZOT! ZOT" and "ROLL TIDE!!!"
Monday Oct 24, 2022
Monday Oct 24, 2022
In this episode I talk to Julian, a young Marine who decided to leave the military during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. Julian discusses how he navigated the VA process on his own due to the problems he encountered from the pandemic. He also explains how he prepared to leave the Marines and how he budgeted for the life after the military. This is part one of the discussion with Julian because he was busy taking care of business. We will have the second part coming in the next few weeks. We end the show with the customary "ZOT! ZOT! ZOT!" and "ROLL TIDE!!!"
Sunday Oct 23, 2022
Sunday Oct 23, 2022
In this early morning Sunday episode I discuss how I indulged in sweets and it led to a health scare. I discuss the importance of physical health due to my age and family history. I follow that up with tips on job titles in resumes and how to set up a Linkedin profile. I end the show with a mention of my grand baby and the farewell "ZOT! ZOT! ZOT!" and "ROLL TIDE!!!"
Saturday Oct 22, 2022
Saturday Oct 22, 2022
In this episode I hit the road and go out to visit my brother-in-law, Big Albert. We discuss his time in the Air Force and as a Los Angeles Police Officer. We talk about his time in Egypt and the difficulties of serving during the 1980s. We also discuss his engagements with the VA department in his hometown. We end the show with shout outs and the usual "ZOT! ZOT! ZOT!" and "ROLL TIDE!!!"