In Brief: Essential Insights for Post-Military Transition
There's a lot that goes into a post-military transition, and finding a new career path is only one. The In Brief podcast provides quick (read: ten minutes or less) tips, ideas and insights for total transition for veterans and military spouses alike.
Episodes
44 episodes
Episode 044 - The Gift
Not every moment in life is useful, or even pretty, but regardless of what it looks or feels like, it still can bring you meaning. The difference all lies in how you approach it.
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Episode 44
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Episode 043 - Holiday Perfect
We all want to enjoy the holidays, but the reality is that this season will make most of us stressed, disconnected, and depressed. How do we fight this idea of everything being perfect for the holidays and lean into what they can still offer us...
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Episode 43
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Episode 042 - Let it Go
What's your response when things feel uncertain? Is it to try to gain control of the situation and force it to be what you think it should be? Maybe there's a better option: just let it go.
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Episode 42
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Episode 041 - On Being Grateful
The world is dark, there is no doubt. But the way be a light—for yourself or someone else—is far simpler than we often realize. This episode, re-discover what thankfulness really looks like, and how it can change everything around you.
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Episode 41
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Episode 040 - When Community Comes Together
You had a community in service—brothers and sisters who would have your back, no matter what. You have a community now, too—but it's your job to find it.
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Episode 40
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Episode 039 - Own the Room
Have you ever gone somewhere and felt that you just didn’t belong there? Just about everyone has—and if they haven't, they probably will at some point. Don't let anxiety get the best of you—here are a few tips to help you own any room you go in...
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Episode 39
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Episode 038 - One Degree Off
When you can't quickly see results, it's easy to think that small changes don't matter. But when set on a path forward and given a trajectory, those small changes can take you to big places.
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Episode 38
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Episode 037- A Waste of Time
Ever feel like life is too short? What if I told you it's more than long enough to do anything you want to do? Stop using excuses and blaming time for passing too quickly—instead, let's explore the real reason that time seems to be flying by.
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Episode 37
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Episode 036 - The Dreamless
A lot of people have big dreams....but what if you don't? Instead of feeling like an outlier, learn to embrace being Dreamless—and learn how to navigate life successfully without the big-picture view.
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Episode 36
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Episode 035 - Me Before We
We're not culturally and socially programmed to put our own needs above those of others, but neglecting ourselves only ends up in a world of trouble later on. In this episode, you'll find an argument for prioritizing yourself—and how doing so a...
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Episode 35
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Episode 034 - The Motivation Myth
How often have you felt unmotivated? For most of us, it's pretty often. But here's the thing: instead of waiting passively for motivation to hit, there's a way to tackle that big thing—and it's far easier than you'd ever think.
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Episode 34
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Episode 033 - Cause of Conflict
Not all conflicts are the same—but almost all of them can be a pivot point for you to grow that relationship in a stronger way, and a LOT of them are completely avoidable. In this episode, we discuss where conflict comes from and how to resolve...
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Episode 33
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Episode 032- Communication Received
From George Bernard Shaw to American Revolutionaries—good communication has long been a point of focus for many of us. Even today, with hundreds of ways to say something to someone else, many of us find ourselves misunderstood and misheard. So ...
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Episode 32
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Episode 031 - Keep it Simple, Stupid
Why is life so complicated? And is it actually complicated, or are we making it that way? From living through complex situations to making hard decisions, we're going back to basics to keep it simple.
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Episode 31
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Episode 030 - All or Nothing
Remember that really awful thing that happened? What would it mean to not just acknowledge it—but be truly, honestly thankful for it? In this episode, we explore the idea of gratefulness—and how to be truly thankful for the good—and the bad—tha...
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Episode 30
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4:47
Episode 029 - Let It Go
Ever feel like a quitter? Sure, it sounds bad—but sometimes leaving something behind is the best thing you can do to move forward.
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Episode 29
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Episode 028 - Mapmaker
Imagine if, no matter where you wanted to go, your GPS only showed you how to get one place. It would be infuriating, but that's what we do to transitioning veterans all the time. For those who are looking to take a different journey, here's ho...
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Episode 28
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Episode 027 - No Crystal Balls Here
It's easy to be anxious when you're in transition—adding stress by worrying if you're making the right moves for the future. But when there is no way to predict the future, how can you ease the worry and learn to live through it?
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Episode 27
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Episode 026 - Chasing Joy
The biggest problem with joy? We hold ourselves back from it. But that spark we get when we find it? That's what makes life worth living.
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Episode 26
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Episode 025 - Your Presence is Requested
It only takes a tenth of a second for someone to make an accurate judgment about you—all thanks to your physical presence. If your body language is telling the wrong story, here's how to fix it.
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Episode 25
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Episode 024 - Embrace the Suck
There's no sugar-coating it: Life sucks sometimes. But there's a better way to deal with stress or challenges than to run away—and we only need to understand the American bison to figure it out.
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Episode 24
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Episode 023 - Burn the Boats
Sometimes, the only way to move forward is to eliminate any option of moving backward.
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Episode 23
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Episode 022 - Repair the Flats
The idea of balance is an illusion—but one that many of us will chase forever. Let's talk about what balance really looks like, and how you can repair the flat tires on the journey called life.
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Episode 22
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