🔥 Hot Takes from Someone Who Just Got Out: What They Don’t Tell You About Military Transition
🎙️ Episode Overview:
Let’s be real: leaving the military comes with more than just a DD-214 and a plan. In this brand-new Open Door Policy episode, we unpack the hot takes no one else is saying out loud about military transition.
If you’ve ever sat through a transition brief wondering, “Is this really all they’ve got for me?” — this episode is for you.
We’re breaking down what actually happens when your time in uniform ends — the unexpected struggles, the unspoken pressure, and the freedom (and fear) that comes with starting over.
🔥 What You’ll Hear in This Episode:
✅ Hot Take #1: “Not Everyone Wants to Be a F***ing Contractor or Truck Driver”
Sick of being told these are your only options? Same. Here’s why it’s time to think bigger (and how the system needs to catch up).
✅ Hot Take #2: Your Transition Plan Will Probably Fall Apart — and That’s Okay
We share the messy truth about why the transition “plans” from TAP classes rarely play out — including how I unexpectedly became an entrepreneur when that was never part of my plan.
✅ Hot Take #3: The Mental Load Is Real — and It’s Heavy
They give you breathing exercises and a wellness worksheet… but no one prepares you for the real mental weight of transition. We dig into the stress, the anxiety, and the importance of building actual support — not just checking a box.
đź’ˇ Why You Should Listen:
This episode is for:
🎯 Active duty members starting their transition
🎯 Veterans wondering “what now?”
🎯 Military spouses and supporters trying to understand the process
🎯 Anyone who wants the real, unfiltered truth behind military life after service
It’s honest. It’s raw. It’s exactly what Open Door Policy was made for.
🎧 Listen to the Full Episode:
🎙️ Title: Hot Takes from Someone Who Just Got Out: The Military Transition No One Talks About
➡️ Available on Spotify & Apple Podcasts
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