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
Friday Nov 18, 2022
Friday Nov 18, 2022
This episode discusses the importance of letting go of people who impact you in a negative manner. I also talk about seeking assistance for mental health and the different treatments available. I also discuss other podcasts which are focused on assisting veterans. I explain a bit more about why I have decided to run for political office. I follow up by explaining my adventures with the VA and their confusing updates on their website. I end the show with some admin notes and the traditional "ZOT! ZOT! ZOT!" and "ROLL TIDE!!!
Thank you to Richie from Pineland Embroidery
Wednesday Nov 16, 2022
Wednesday Nov 16, 2022
In this episode we continue our discussion on how to pursue employment with the federal government. We discuss the importance of mental health. We give shout outs and end the show with the traditional "ZOT! ZOT! ZOT!" and "ROLL TIDE!!!"
Monday Nov 14, 2022
Monday Nov 14, 2022
In this episode I chat with my friend Rob. We discuss the process of pursuing a GS position in the government. We talk about the federal resume and the minor differences from a traditional resume. We talk about the importance of mental health and close out the show with shout outs and the traditional "ZOT! ZOT! ZOT!" and "ROLL TIDE!!!"
Friday Nov 11, 2022
Friday Nov 11, 2022
In this episode I discuss my reasoning for why I have decided to run for political office in 2024. I talk about the void that veterans feel when they leave the military and then turn to conspiracy theories to feel as though they are a part of something bigger. I thank my daughter for agreeing to help me with my political goals. I give a shout out to the Crimson Tide and end the show with the traditional "ZOT!! ZOT!! ZOT!!" and "ROLL TIDE!!!".
Wednesday Nov 09, 2022
Wednesday Nov 09, 2022
This is the second part of my discussion with Al. We discuss the what we think are the ideal attributes of a leader. We also discuss the importance of being polite. I offer Taco (the puppy) a position in the company. I make a minor announcement about 2024. We close out the show with "Shout Outs" and the customary "ZOT! ZOT! ZOT!" and "ROLL TIDE!!!"
Tuesday Nov 08, 2022
Tuesday Nov 08, 2022
In this episode I speak to my pal, Al. We discuss the attributes of a leader. We talk about how he took a broke down, old paratrooper (me) and motivated him. We discuss the importance of empathy and self-awareness. The episode is part one of two and the second part will be uploaded later this week with minor announcement. I end the show with the customary "ZOT! ZOT! ZOT!" and "ROLL TIDE!!!"
My apologies for the difficulties with this upload
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!!!"