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
Sunday Dec 18, 2022
Sunday Dec 18, 2022
In this episode I discuss the SBP and life insurance question we all face one we leave the military. I explain that a combination of both worked for me because neither product was an adequate solution. I also explain why insurance sales people attempt to get you to purchase their product (it's to make a commission, they don't care about you). I also discuss the mental fog I dealt with when I left the military and how I dealt with it. I end the show with the customary "ZOT! ZOT! ZOT!" and "ROLL TIDE!!!"
Friday Dec 16, 2022
Friday Dec 16, 2022
In this episode I continue my discussion with Brandon. We discuss the timeline of preparing to transition out of the military. We also discuss how he chose the career he is pursuing post military. We give shout outs to friends and end the show with the traditional "ZOT! ZOT! ZOT!" and "ROLL TIDE!!!"
Wednesday Dec 14, 2022
Wednesday Dec 14, 2022
In this episode I talk to Brandon, a fellow SOCM. We discuss he journey to a regular life and how he decided on a life as a big rig trucker. We discuss the resume process and the support that is available to transitioning military personnel. I end the show with the customary "ZOT! ZOT! ZOT!" and "ROLL TIDE!!!"
Sunday Dec 11, 2022
Sunday Dec 11, 2022
In this episode I discuss my trip to Reno for a WASP concert with my friend, Drew. I then talk about Senior Enlisted personnel making all veterans look bad by begging for help on social media. I also discuss the importance of reaching out to fellow veterans during this ti9me of year. I end the show with a shout out to Taco and the customary "ZOT! ZOT! ZOT!" and "ROLL TIDE!!!"
Monday Dec 05, 2022
Monday Dec 05, 2022
In this episode I speak to Dan, a paratrooper who left the military and found success through an internship with Microsoft. We discuss what prompted him to leave the military and we disagree on his take about only leaving the military if a person is 100% certain they are prepared to leave. We give some shout outs and the customary "ZOT! ZOT! ZOT!" and "ROLL TIDE!!!"
Saturday Dec 03, 2022
Saturday Dec 03, 2022
In this episode I discuss the importance of downtime and ensuring that we take mental and physical breaks from time to time. I also discuss the importance of continuing to practice on improving ourselves. I give an update on the pod schedule for the New Year. I thank everyone for listening to the pod and end the show with the farewell "ZOT! ZOT! ZOT!" and "ROLL TIDE!!!"
Thursday Dec 01, 2022
Monday Nov 28, 2022
Monday Nov 28, 2022
In this episode I talk to Eddie, an old pal from C/97. WE discuss his transition out of the military and the challenges he faced when working with non-veterans. We discuss the mental issues we all had while we were in the military and how we used alcohol as a coping mechanism. We discuss the possibility of having a C/97 reunion and inform are brothers that is is alright to seek help. We end the show with shout outs and the farewell "ZOT! ZOT! ZOT!" and "ROLL TIDE!!!"