[Ep 034] Purpose After Service Jon Macaskill on Military Transition & Mindfulness

Military transition is more than finding a job—it’s rebuilding purpose. Retired Navy SEAL commander Jon Macaskill shares what he didn’t see coming after leaving the teams, and the practical tools that helped him move forward.What you’ll learn:How to start early and “backward plan” your transition (even if you feel too busy)Transition resources Jon recommends: The Honor Foundation, Commit Foundation, ACP, Tuck Next Step, and moreA practical purpose-finding exercise (from Designing Your Life) that helped clarify his pathWho it’s for: Service members, veterans, and military spouses preparing for or living through military transition.Guest + credibility: Jon Macaskill is a retired Navy SEAL commander (service from 1996–2020) who shares his transition story, lessons on identity and purpose, and why mindfulness became central in his life after service.CTA: Follow Cirrius Talk: The Military Minute and share this episode with a veteran, transitioning service member or military spouse who needs it.Recommended Linkslinkedin.com/in/jonmacaskillThe Men Talking Mindfulness PodcastThe Honor FoundationCommit FoundationAmerican Corporate Partners Tuck (Dartmouth) Next StepStanford IgniteCirrius Solutions: Learn More or ConnectThe Military MinuteGreg Banks on LinkedInJason Fowler MusicFor questions or feedback, please contact us at [email protected]