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.
Episodes
Saturday Jan 27, 2024
Episode 87 - New Year...New Hair
Saturday Jan 27, 2024
Saturday Jan 27, 2024
In this episode I discuss the decision to get "new" hair. I promote a new podcast "DESPITE THE LIMITS" from Scot Storey. I discuss how you might be able to start your own podcast and the different programs out there. I end the show with the farewell "ZOT!" "ZOT!" "ZOT!" and "ROLL TIDE!!!"
Monday Jan 15, 2024
Episode 86 - Enter Dr. Bryce
Monday Jan 15, 2024
Monday Jan 15, 2024
In this episode I catch up with Bryce who is starting his journey to become a doctor. We discuss the treatments he has utilized to improve his quality of life. We discuss my trip to Bosley Hair Treatment and the importance of taking care of yourself. We end the show with shout outs and the farewell "ZOT!" "ZOT!" "ZOT!" and "ROLL TIDE!!!"
Saturday Jan 06, 2024
Episode 85 - New year and and RT Willie
Saturday Jan 06, 2024
Saturday Jan 06, 2024
In this episode I talk about my trip to the Rose Bowl and the inspirational speeches of "ROLL TIDE" Willie. I discuss the different treatment options for treating anxiety and PTSD and mention how I dealt with being in a large crowd for several hours. I joke about people not knowing me and not liking me and if they gave me a chance that they would quickly learn to hate me. I end the show with shout outs and the farewell "ZOT!" "ZOT!" "ZOT!" and "ROLL TIDE!!!"
Friday Dec 29, 2023
Episode 84 - Year Recap
Friday Dec 29, 2023
Friday Dec 29, 2023
In this episode I recap some of the stories presented by veterans. I discuss the problem I have with anxiety and how I struggle to relax. I talk about the importance of checking in on one another. I mention how I upset some Michigan fans on Twitter because I referred to the players as hobos. I talk about my trip to the Rose Bowl and I end the show with the farewell "ZOT!" "ZOT!" "ZOT!" and "ROLL TIDE!!!"
Wednesday Dec 20, 2023
Episode 83 -Winning Time with Big Riggin B
Wednesday Dec 20, 2023
Wednesday Dec 20, 2023
In this episode I share some exciting news about Brandon winning his contest and earning a new Big Rig. I discuss the difficulties of the holidays and share some insight on pursuing employment during this time of year. I talk about working to earn money to enjoy life and not working to live. I give shout outs to my grand babies and end the show with the customary "ZOT!" "ZOT!" "ZOT!" and "ROLL TIDE!!!"
Sunday Nov 26, 2023
Episode 82 - Thanksgiving maYHhem at BUC EE’S
Sunday Nov 26, 2023
Sunday Nov 26, 2023
In this episode I discuss the upcoming webinar on commercial investing as a passive income stream. I then discuss the situation with a young paratrooper and how his command team failed him. I talk about my adventure at BUC EE's and how it took me back to the mean streets of All Kut, Iraq. I end the show with the customary "ZOT!" "ZOT!" "ZOT!" and "ROLL TIDE!!!"
Saturday Nov 18, 2023
Episode 81- Assertive or Aggressive? You decide
Saturday Nov 18, 2023
Saturday Nov 18, 2023
In this episode I discuss the two different experiences I had this week where I had to decide to either be assertive or aggressive. I talk about the myth of the "All Knowing" mythical captain and why rank means absolutely nothing while in the military and after the military. I end the show with the farewell "ZOT!" "ZOT!" "ZOT!" and "ROLL TIDE!!!"
Saturday Nov 04, 2023
Episode 80 - Imposter syndrome and CTE
Saturday Nov 04, 2023
Saturday Nov 04, 2023
In this episode I discuss the stupid idea I had when I bought a Trojan helmet and my experience with my first panel in my academic career. I talk about the support I have received from my cohort and express my feelings about the VA. I talk a bit about CTE and how every military member should be concerned with this issue. I provide some information about the Honor Foundation and end the show with the farewell "ZOT!" "ZOT!" "ZOT!" and "ROLL TIDE!!!"