The Happier You: Empowering Your Journey to a Joyful and Fulfilling Life

Happiness by Design: Chris Ayotte on Building a Life Around What Matters Most EP#126


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In this inspiring episode, I sit down with Chris Ayotte, former Army officer and host of The Northern Sentinels podcast, to explore what it means to live a life shaped by intentionality, priorities, and personal fulfillment.

After years of military service and multiple deployments, Chris made a life-changing decision: to step away from the Army and spend his daughter’s final two years of high school fully present at home. What followed was a transformative six-month journey of reflection, recalibration, and the creation of a new mission—this time, in civilian life.

We talk about:

  • 🌱 The emotional and practical reasons behind Chris’s decision to leave the military
  • 🧭 How he gave himself space to not rush into what's next—and what that taught him
  • 🎧 The birth of The Northern Sentinels podcast during his transition
  • 💡 The quiet, personal work of figuring out what really matters—and building around that 
  • 🙌 The power of aligning career moves with what brings genuine happiness and presence

Whether you're navigating a major life shift or seeking clarity about your next step, Chris's story offers a powerful reminder:  You can pursue what’s next without leaving yourself behind. 

🔗 Resources & Links

  • Listen to The Northern Sentinel podcast
  • The Greater Good Substack - with Chris' podcast and writings
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