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Vets Outside the Box
Podcast af Chris Battle & Desmon Ivery
"Vets Outside the Box" is a podcast hosted by two African-American Army veterans who are passionate about mental wellness. Join them as they open up a dialogue about all aspects of mental health and share personal stories of their own journeys. Follow them on their social media channels and tune in for inspiring conversations on mental wellness. Contact us via voice message if you use Anchor, or email us @votbpod@gmail.com.
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23 episoderFrom Military to Civilian - Navigating the Transition: Challenges and Skills
Summary
In this episode, Chris and Desmond discuss the transition from the military to the civilian workforce. They highlight the difficulties in finding employment and the challenges of translating military skills to civilian roles. They also discuss the skills that translated well, such as adaptability, discipline, timeliness, and attention to detail. However, they also mention skills that didn't translate well, including the inability to give up ownership of tasks, reliance on military jargon, and difficulty feeling stress in certain situations. They also touch on the issue of credentials and the challenge of explaining military experience to civilian employers. In this part of the conversation, Desmon and Chris discuss the challenges of transitioning from the military to the civilian sector. They highlight the difficulties of transferring military certifications and training to civilian jobs and recommend researching programs that can help with the transition. They also discuss the importance of addressing mental health issues, particularly post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and emphasize the need to seek help and support. Additionally, they touch on the physical health challenges that can arise from injuries and disabilities and stress the importance of documenting and addressing these issues while still in the military. In this final part of the conversation, the speakers discuss the cultural adjustments that veterans face when transitioning to civilian life. They highlight the loss of structure and community in the military and the challenges of building a new support system in the civilian workforce. They emphasize the importance of finding a purpose outside of the military and not letting it define one's entire identity. They also provide statistics on veteran homelessness and encourage veterans to do their own research and seek help during the transition process.
Key Takeaways
* Transitioning from the military to the civilian workforce can be challenging, especially in terms of finding employment and translating military skills to civilian roles.
* Skills that often translate well from the military to the civilian world include adaptability, discipline, timeliness, and attention to detail.
* However, there are also skills that may not translate as smoothly, such as the inability to give up ownership of tasks, reliance on military jargon, and difficulty feeling stress in certain situations.
* Explaining military experience and credentials to civilian employers can be a challenge, and it's important to find ways to communicate the relevance of military skills and training. Transferring military certifications and training to civilian jobs can be challenging, and it is important to research programs that can help with the transition.
* Addressing mental health issues, particularly PTSD, is crucial for a successful transition, and seeking help and support is essential.
* Documenting and addressing physical health challenges, such as injuries and disabilities, while still in the military is important for future support and benefits.
* Planning ahead and having a strategy in place for the transition can help alleviate stress and ensure a smoother process. The loss of structure and community in the military can make the transition to civilian life challenging.
* Building a new support system in the civilian workforce is important but can be difficult.
* Finding a purpose outside of the military is crucial to avoid an identity crisis.
* Veterans should do their own research and seek help during the transition process.
* Statistics show a decrease in veteran homelessness, but it is still a significant issue.
Relevant Episode Links
* https://www.militaryonesource.mil/education-employment/for-service-members/the-joint-services-transcript-for-military-personnel/ [https://www.militaryonesource.mil/education-employment/for-service-members/the-joint-services-transcript-for-military-personnel/]
* https://www.performance.gov/cx/life-experiences/navigating-the-transition-to-civilian-life/ [https://www.performance.gov/cx/life-experiences/navigating-the-transition-to-civilian-life/]
28. jun. 2024 - 1 h 23 min
We're Back
In this episode we discuss our return to filming this podcast. If you're a military veteran and want to share your story on our new upcoming video series you can sign up here: https://um2b3v6ejez.typeform.com/to/UX5b6Zmx [https://um2b3v6ejez.typeform.com/to/UX5b6Zmx] You can find the video version of this episode on our YouTube channel below or you can watch us on Spotify.
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08. mar. 2024 - 23 min
Press Start to Relax: The Surprising Mental Health Benefits of Gaming
In this episode we discuss "What got us into gaming, which is a big stress reliever for us". You can find the video version of this episode on our YouTube channel below or you can watch us on Spotify.
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28. apr. 2023 - 1 h 25 min
22 A Day
In this episode we discuss the military phrase that became viral "22 A Day". You can find the video version of this episode on our YouTube channel below or you can watch us on Spotify. Links pertaining to this episode can be found here:
https://www.centers.org/
https://www.veteranscrisisline.net/
https://mrsc.fsu.org
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02. dec. 2022 - 1 h 11 min
Straight Outta Focus Pt.2
In this episode we continue to discuss Attention Deficit Hyper-Activity Disorder (ADHD) and how it has and still continues to affect our daily lives. You can find the video version of this episode on our YouTube channel below or you can watch us on Spotify. Links pertaining to this episode can be found here:
https://childmind.org/article/know-long-term-effects-adhd-medications/ [https://childmind.org/article/know-long-term-effects-adhd-medications/]
https://www.additudemag.com/entrepreneurship-adhd-business-research-traits-stories/ [https://www.additudemag.com/entrepreneurship-adhd-business-research-traits-stories/]
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04. aug. 2022 - 1 h 7 min
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