Mafia Made with Nate Young at ZDT

In this episode of Mafia Made on Zero Dark Thirsty, Delaina Morse sits down with Nathanael Young, a former U.S. Navy corpsman turned senior recruiter, to talk honestly about military transition, identity, and what comes next after the uniform comes off.Nathanael shares his journey from military medicine to healthcare recruitment and breaks down what many transitioning service members are not told. From the emotional weight of leaving the military to the importance of programs like SkillBridge, this conversation focuses on building a mission-driven civilian career without starting over or selling yourself short.They dig into the PCS mindset, why it hurts veterans in the long run, and how mentorship, community, and intentional skill-building can change outcomes for E5s and below. This episode is for anyone navigating the shift to civilian life, considering recruiting or healthcare roles, or supporting Veterans through transition.If you are preparing to leave the military, already out and recalibrating, or mentoring others through the process, this episode delivers real guidance without the highlight reel.Key Topics Covered• Military to civilian transition• SkillBridge and Veteran support programs• Emotional transition after service• Recruiting and healthcare careers• Community building before separation• Career advice for E5s and belowMemorable Sound Bites“You can define your own path.”“The PCS mindset hurts veterans.”“Mentorship was key.”About Mafia MadeMafia Made is where E4s and E5s finally get to tell the truth. Real stories, real lessons, no highlight reels.#MafiaMade #ZeroDarkThirsty #MilitaryTransition #SkillBridge #VeteranSupport #HealthcareRecruitment #VeteranCareers #E5 #PostMilitaryLife #VeteranMentorship