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Mental Bears Ep 6 - From Service to Direction: Navigating Life After the Military

from Mental Bears the podcast · host Matthew Balding

🎙️ Episode 6 – From Service to Direction: Navigating Life After the MilitaryLeaving the military isn’t just a career change—it’s a shift in identity, purpose, and direction.In this episode of the Mental Bears Podcast, I sit down with Paul Brenton—Head of Development & Education at Forces Transition Group, veteran, coach, and someone I’ve personally leaned on for guidance during my own journey of figuring out what comes next.We talk honestly about the reality of transition:​ The loss of structure and identity after service​ The pressure of finding direction when everything feels uncertain​ How to rebuild purpose without losing who you are​ And why you’re not lost—you’re just navigating a new pathPaul brings over three decades of experience and a deep understanding of both performance and mindset, offering practical insight for anyone carrying the weight of transition—whether you’re still serving, preparing to leave, or already out and figuring it out.This isn’t about having all the answers.It’s about understanding the pressure—and learning how to carry it.👉 If you’ve ever questioned what comes next… this one’s for you.What bears are you carrying?

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