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What happens when the life you once wanted isn’t the life you want anymore?

Sometimes growth isn’t about achieving the next goal. Sometimes it’s realizing that the goals, relationships, careers, friendships, or definitions of success you once wanted don’t fit who you are anymore.

And admitting that can be difficult.

In Episode 9 of Beyond The Office, Jerard talks about what it means to outgrow an older version of yourself—and why changing direction doesn’t automatically mean you failed.

We get into career changes, relationships, friendships, the pressure to stick with decisions because of how much time you’ve already invested, disappointing other people, and the uncomfortable space between knowing what you don’t want anymore and figuring out what you want next.

Because sometimes the hardest part of changing your life isn’t making the decision.

It’s permitting yourself to make it.

In this episode:

•  Why we make long-term plans before knowing who we’ll become 
•  Getting what you wanted—and realizing you want something different 
•  Why time invested doesn’t mean you have to stay 
•  Outgrowing friendships and relationships 
•  Changing careers without believing your previous experience was wasted 
•  What happens when other people prefer the old version of you 
•  The difference between quitting and changing direction 
•  Redefining success as you get older 
•  Giving yourself permission to start again 

“You don’t owe the old version of yourself the rest of your life.”

So here’s the question:

What are you holding onto simply because an older version of you wanted it?

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We talk all day—but how often do we actually talk about the things that matter most?

Money. Mental health. Family. Grief. Failure. Faith.

These are some of the experiences that shape our lives, yet they can also be the conversations we work hardest to avoid.

In Episode 8 of Beyond The Office, Jerard explores why difficult conversations can feel so uncomfortable, where our tendency to avoid them comes from, and what that silence can cost us over time.

From growing up hearing “keep family business in the family” and “be strong,” to struggling with financial shame, vulnerability, grief, family conflict, and failure, this episode asks what happens when avoiding discomfort becomes easier than confronting what needs to be said.

Because sometimes silence isn't resolution.

The conversations we avoid usually don't disappear. They wait.

In this episode:

•  Why we avoid uncomfortable conversations 
•  Money, financial stress, and shame 
•  Mental health and the pressure to appear okay 
•  Why family conversations can be especially difficult 
•  Grieving people, relationships, dreams, and former versions of ourselves 
•  Why we hide failure while we're experiencing it 
•  Faith, uncertainty, and unanswered questions 
•  How to approach a difficult conversation with intention 
•  The difference between avoiding a problem and actually resolving it 

Before the episode ends, Jerard leaves you with one question:

Who do you need to have a conversation with that you've been avoiding?

Maybe it's a parent.
 A child.
 A sibling.
 A partner.
 A friend.

Or maybe the conversation you've been avoiding is with yourself.

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What happens when being the strong one starts costing you more than you realize?

In this episode of Beyond The Office, Jerard talks about the pressure of always being the dependable one—the friend, family member, coworker, or professional everyone turns to when something goes wrong.

Being helpful can feel good. Being needed can feel meaningful. But somewhere along the way, constantly showing up for everyone else can leave you exhausted, resentful, and disconnected from your own needs.

This episode explores:

• how people become “the strong one”
• the difference between helping and needing to be needed
• why saying no can feel so difficult
• burnout in helping professions
• the difference between supporting and rescuing
• why strong people often struggle to receive help themselves
• how to protect your capacity without losing your compassion

Because being dependable is a beautiful quality—but it should not require you to destroy yourself in the process.

Question for you:
Are you the person everyone comes to when life gets heavy—and if you are, who do you go to?

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What happens when you accomplish the things you once prayed for… but still find yourself wondering, “Is this really success?”

In this episode of Beyond The Office, I take a deeper look at what success actually means—and how easy it is to measure our lives by someone else’s timeline.

We chase degrees, careers, money, homes, relationships, recognition, and titles believing that once we get there, we’ll finally feel successful. But sometimes you reach the milestone and realize the feeling you expected never came.

So maybe the question isn’t, “Am I successful?”

Maybe it’s, “Whose definition of success have I been living by?”

We talk about comparison, accomplishments, setbacks, starting over, gratitude, purpose, and learning to recognize the progress we often overlook while chasing the next thing.

Because comparison can have you disrespecting a life you once prayed for.

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If this episode makes you think about success differently, share it with someone who needs the reminder—and ask yourself:

What does success really look like for you?

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Travel used to mean seeing somewhere new.

Now, it means something completely different to me.

The more places I visit, the more I realize how easy it is to form opinions about people, cultures, and communities we've never actually taken the time to understand.

Travel has challenged some of my assumptions. It's introduced me to different ways of living, communicating, building community, and looking at the world.

And one of the biggest lessons I've learned?

In this episode of Beyond The Office, I talk about how travel has changed my perspective—not just as a traveler, but as a person.

We get into cultural differences, stereotypes, unexpected kindness, community, cultural humility, and why sometimes stepping outside of what you know is exactly what you need to grow.

Because travel isn't only about the places you visit.

It's about the person you bring home.

🎧 Episode 5 — “Travel Changed How I See People”
Now streaming on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, and wherever you listen to podcasts.

If you've traveled somewhere that completely changed your perspective, I want to hear about it:

🌍 What place changed the way YOU see the world—and why?

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🎙️ Episode 4: The Weight We Never Talk About

Why So Many People Feel Alone

We've never been more connected...

We can text someone in seconds.
 Video call across the world.
 Follow thousands of people online.

Yet so many of us still feel alone.

The truth is, loneliness isn't always about being by yourself. Sometimes it's feeling unseen in a room full of people. Sometimes it's smiling through the day while carrying things no one else knows about.

In this episode of Beyond The Office, we're having an honest conversation about:

•  Why loneliness is becoming more common 
•  The challenge of making meaningful friendships as adults 
•  How pride can keep us from asking for help 
•  The difference between being alone and feeling alone 
•  Why genuine connection matters more than ever 

One message I hope stays with you:

If you've ever felt isolated, disconnected, or like no one truly understands what you're carrying, this conversation is for you.

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🎙️ Episode 3: The Military Changed Me More Than I Realized

People often thank veterans for their service, but they rarely ask how that service changed them.

For me, the military was more than a uniform. It taught me discipline when I lacked direction, resilience when life got difficult, and the value of serving something greater than myself.

It also challenged me in ways I never expected and shaped the man I continue to become today.

In this episode of Beyond The Office, I reflect on the lessons I carried with me long after I took the uniform off, how military service influenced my life beyond the Navy, and why some of the greatest transformations happen long after the title changes.

Whether you've served, have someone you love who served, or you're simply navigating your own season of growth, I hope this conversation reminds you that every experience has the power to shape who you become.

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People often assume that because social workers help others, they always have life figured out. The truth is, we're human too.

In this premiere episode of Beyond The Office, I share what people don't always see behind the profession—the pressure of helping others while managing your own life, the emotional weight that comes with the work, and why caring for everyone else doesn't make you immune to struggle.

Whether you're a social worker, healthcare professional, first responder, caregiver, or simply someone who's always expected to "be strong," this conversation is for you.

Because sometimes the people helping everyone else are the ones who need someone to ask, "How are you really doing?"

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Episode 2: Black Men Don't Talk Until It's Too Late

What happens when strength becomes silence?

From an early age, many Black men are taught to be resilient, independent, and to keep their emotions to themselves. But what happens when those unspoken struggles begin to take a toll?

In this episode of Beyond The Office, we explore why so many Black men find it difficult to open up, the barriers that make vulnerability feel unsafe, and how creating spaces for honest conversations can change lives.

We discuss:

•  Why many Black men struggle to express their emotions 
•  The difference between strength and emotional suppression 
•  The importance of safe spaces for honest conversations 
•  How families, friends, and communities can help break the cycle of silence 

"A lot of men don't lack feelings... they lack safe spaces."

Whether you're a Black man navigating your own journey or someone looking to better understand the men in your life, this episode is an invitation to listen, reflect, and continue the conversation.

Thank you for being part of the Beyond The Office community.

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