Ep. 58: Embracing Change and Overcoming Isolation with Lanae Lang

Send us Fan MailLanae Lang is a young military officer who shares her journey of embracing unexpected changes and finding fulfillment in her career. Lanae initially resisted moving to Colorado for her military assignment, but she ultimately grew to love it. However, the transition wasn't easy, as her move came after the end of a relationship, leaving her lonely and disconnected from friends and family.Determined to build a new social circle, Lanae leveraged social media and joined a running club to meet new people, showcasing her innate ability to connect with others. She acknowledges the challenges of balancing passions while serving, noting the varying demands of different military assignments. Lanae reflects on her Vietnamese heritage and upbringing in Springfield, Illinois, emphasizing the roles her family and church played as positive influences. Instilled with a sense of pride from her grandfathers' Air Force service, she was introduced to the ROTC program by a cousin, which set her on her military path. She recounts being grounded and mentored by an amazing leader, receiving constructive feedback from peers, and learning to advocate for herself.In addition, Lanae discusses her admiration for the character Jeremiah Fisher from "The Summer I Turned Pretty," her certification as a lifeguard, and her views on handling online hate by focusing on advice from respected sources. A touching story about her grandfather attending her officer commissioning ceremony highlights the pride and bond within her family.Support the showConnect with Passing The Torch: Facebook and IG: @torchmartinMore Amazing Stories:Episode 41: Lee Ellis – Freeing You From Bond That Make You InsecureEpisode 81: Kurt Warner – Perseverance, Humility, and Lighting the Way Episode 90: Michelle 'MACE' Curran – How to Turn Fear into Fuel------------© 2026 TORCH LEAP®, LLC. All rights reserved.