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EP 1 | Michael Sartain on Military Life, Mental Health, and Transition to Civilian Careers

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Join Amy in the first episode of "QNAMY" as she interviews Michael Sartain, a retired U.S. Air Force captain. They discuss his military service, transitioning to civilian life, and insights on leadership and mental health.

  • Michael Sartain's experience and struggles with psoriatic arthritis during his military service.
  • The challenges and logistics of flying KC 135 missions in Afghanistan and Iraq.
  • The impact of military deployments on relationships and the prevalence of high divorce rates.
  • Michael's insights on maintaining mental health through community activities and avoiding isolation.
  • The importance of having a discernible skill for veterans transitioning to civilian life and how to prepare for job interviews.

    • 00:00 Worked in club; joined Air Force as navigator.

    05:37 Adapting military discipline to civilian life challenges.
    14:53 LA dislike, hosted parties, trades stocks professionally.
    18:09 Transition requires acquiring a skill for success.
    22:37 Sexual assault in military is underreported, problematic.
    32:50 Thorough preparation and discipline solve complex problems.
    35:20 Military experience fosters zero-emotion criticism acceptance.
    41:05 Future challenges in policing and military technology.
    49:26 Military absences lead to high divorce rates.
    52:34 Isolated military bases linked to higher suicide rates.
    57:49 Gratitude, detachment, mortality, and present moment awareness.
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