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
54 episodes
Ep 110 - Stuck on the Doorstep
Have you ever been ready to quit something—completely ready to walk away—right before it was about to work? This episode explores one of the most painful ironies of transition: that the moment you feel most stuck is often right before things sh...
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Season 2
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Episode 10
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7:46
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Ep 109 - Your Pace is Your Power
Ever feel like you're running out of time—even when there's no actual deadline? This episode tackles the invisible clock that so many of us are racing against, and why that constant sense of urgency is draining your energy without moving you fo...
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Season 2
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Episode 9
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7:25
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Ep 108 - Today Over Tomorrow
What if the biggest thing holding you back isn't the mistake you made—but how long you've been thinking about it? In this episode, we dig into why our brains get stuck replaying failures on loop, and how that mental replay actually prevents us ...
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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7:10
Ep 107 - Rebuilding Wonder
When was the last time something made you truly stop and just feel? In this episode, we're talking about wonder—not the grand, once-in-a-lifetime kind, but the quiet, everyday version that makes life feel worth showing up for. We explo...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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7:16
Ep 106 - Stable is Progress
Have you ever reached a point where everything was actually going okay—and it felt wrong? In this episode, we're exploring why calm can feel like stagnation, especially after years of high-stakes intensity. We talk about why your nervo...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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7:00
Ep 105 - When They Just Don't Get it
Transition is hard. Explaining it to people who've never been through it? Even harder. In this episode, we tackle one of the most isolating parts of military transition: the gap between what you're experiencing and what others can understand, a...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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8:07
Ep 104 - Lonely in a Full Room
This episode explores the often-misunderstood experience of feeling disconnected—even when surrounded by others. It reframes loneliness as a mismatch between the depth of connection we need and what’s currently available, offering language and ...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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7:47
Ep 103 - You Have to Slow Down
We’re taught that speed equals progress. That if things feel uncertain, the answer is to move faster, decide quicker, and push harder. But outside of structured systems, speed often creates costly misalignment. In this episode, we e...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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Ep 102 - When More is Just More
In this episode, we explore the psychological trap of believing that adding more—more hustle, more projects, and more grit—is the only way to fix a lack of balance. Learn why true balance isn't something you achieve by adding to the pile, but s...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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8:38
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Ep 101 - You're More Than Your Uniform
When the uniform comes off, it can feel like something essential disappears with it. In this episode, we unpack why losing the uniform feels so personal, why that discomfort isn’t insecurity or failure, and how military identity is validated in...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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8:12
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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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Season 1
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Episode 44
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5:13
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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Season 1
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Episode 43
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4:59
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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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Season 1
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Episode 42
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5:43
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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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Season 1
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Episode 41
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5:30
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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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Season 1
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Episode 40
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6:00
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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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Season 1
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Episode 39
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4:56
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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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Season 1
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Episode 38
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3:56
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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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Season 1
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Episode 37
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5:16
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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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Season 1
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Episode 36
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4:24
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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Season 1
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Episode 35
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3:59
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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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Season 1
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Episode 34
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5:54
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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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Season 1
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Episode 33
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5:22
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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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Season 1
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Episode 32
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7:14
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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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Season 1
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Episode 31
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7:34
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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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Season 1
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Episode 30
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4:47
