EFR 842: How to STOP Veteran Suicide and Fix the BIGGEST Problems When Transitioning from Military Service and with Jeremy Stalnecker

Ever Forward Radio with Chase Chewning

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Join us as we explore the intricate journey of transitioning from military to civilian life with our guest, Jeremy Stalnecker, CEO of the Mighty Oaks Foundation and a former United States Marine. Jeremy sheds light on the identity challenges veterans face once they step out of uniform, highlighting the stark contrast between military and civilian cultures. We discuss the urgent need for better support systems to assist veterans, emphasizing the importance of connecting with others who have undergone similar transitions to combat isolation and the alarming rates of veteran suicides.

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In this episode we discuss...

(00:00) Transitioning From Military Service Challenges

(14:36) Why Veterans Still Need to Assume Responsibility When Becoming Civilians Again

(19:57) Stop the Entitlement

(27:52) Impact of Service

(34:32) Navigating Post-Service Mental Health

(43:33) Supporting Loved Ones with PTSD

(56:00) Building Recovery Community & Ending Reliance on Medications

(01:05:41) Discovering Identity and Purpose After Service

(01:11:52) Military Transition Challenges and Leadership

(01:23:09) Ever Forward

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