Feeling lost without clear direction? This episode is your roadmap to building a personal mission statement that actually works—not fluffy inspiration, but a practical tool that guides real decisions when life gets chaotic.

Whether you're transitioning from service, changing careers, becoming a parent, or just searching for your next chapter, we dive deep into finding your true north. Get the step-by-step Mission Statement Workshop, military history lessons, real Q&A, and tools to live by your values daily.

🎧 Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts.

Need support or resources for finding your purpose? Check these links:

• 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (call/text 988)
• DeemedFit – Community & Support (use code: loadbearingdad)
• BuddyCheck Peer Support
• Military OneSource
• VA Vocational Rehabilitation
• Team Red White & Blue
• The Mission Continues
• Man's Search for Meaning (Viktor Frankl)
• Start With Why (Simon Sinek)
• The Purpose Driven Life
• Designing Your Life
• The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People
• Legacy by James Kerr
• The Tim Ferriss Show
• On Purpose with Jay Shetty
• The Life Coach School Podcast
• Borne the Battle
• The Art of Manliness

Please subscribe and share with someone searching for their next mission.

#PersonalMissionStatement #FindYourWhy #LoadBearingDad #Purpose #LifeDirection #AllBranches #VeteranTransition #MissionDriven #TrueNorth #LifePurpose #SupportSystem #DeemedFit #CarryTheLoad #YouAreNotAlone #FamilyFirst #Podcast #Subscribe #ShareTheMission

Life doesn't follow your battle plan—but that's where real strength shows up. This episode is for anyone facing job changes, family transitions, or unexpected curveballs. We dive deep into why flexibility isn't weakness—it's your tactical advantage for thriving in chaos.Get military history lessons, sports psychology, real Q&A, and the Pivot Protocol for adapting without losing your mission. Whether you served or you're holding down the home front, this one's packed with tools you can use today.

🎧 Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts.

Need backup or resources for life changes? Check these links:

• 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (call/text 988)
• DeemedFit – Community & Support (use code: loadbearingdad)
• BuddyCheck Peer Support
• Military OneSource
• VA Mental Health Resources
• Team Red White & Blue
• Antifragile Book (Nassim Taleb)
• Switch Book (Heath Brothers)
• The Obstacle Is the Way (Ryan Holiday)
• Mindset Book (Carol Dweck)
• Team of Teams (General McChrystal)
• Jocko Podcast
• The Tim Ferriss Show
• Hidden Brain Podcast
• Borne the Battle Podcast
• The Art of Manliness Podcast

Please subscribe and share with someone navigating big changes right now.

#AdaptAndOvercome #Flexibility #LoadBearingDad #ChangeIsStrength #AllBranches #Resilience #PivotProtocol #MentalHealth #VeteranLife #FamilyFirst #LifeTransition #MissionDriven #SupportSystem #DeemedFit #CarryTheLoad #YouAreNotAlone #Podcast #Subscribe #ShareTheMission

Sometimes the bravest move isn’t to hold the line—but to let go. This episode of Load-Bearing Dad is for anyone (military, veteran, parent, leader, or just overloaded in life) who’s gripping too tight to an old mission, habit, or identity. We go deep on what surrender really means: dropping what drags you down so you can climb higher in life, at home, or on your next team.

Hear stories and lessons from every branch, powerful Q&A, and real-talk strategies for finding strength by stepping back.
You don’t have to do it alone—and you don’t have to carry it all.🎧 Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts.
Need backup or a reset? Check these links for support and practical tools:

• 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (call/text 988)
• DeemedFit – Veteran & Community Support
• BuddyCheck Peer Support
• LetGo App (declutter life & mind)
• Day One Journal
• Essentialism (Book)
• Man’s Search for Meaning (Book)
• Borne the Battle Podcast (VA)
• Team Never Quit Podcast
• Hidden Brain Podcast
• Tribe (Sebastian Junger)

Please subscribe and share with someone who’s ready to let go of what’s holding them down.
#StrengthInSurrender #LetGoToLevelUp #LoadBearingDad #AllBranches #Purpose #MentalHealth #NewMission #VeteranStrong #Resilience #SupportSystem #LifeTransition #DeemedFit #CarryTheLoad #YouAreNotAlone #FamilyFirst #Podcast #Subscribe #ShareTheMission

No matter who you are, finding purpose after service—or any life change—can feel overwhelming. If you’ve ever felt adrift, invisible, or like old habits keep creeping back in, this episode is for you. We talk boundaries, belonging, and how to reclaim meaning when you’re in life’s in-between. You’ve got a role here—and you don’t have to figure it out alone.

🎧 Listen to Load-Bearing Dad on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts.
Please subscribe and share with anyone who’s carrying the load or searching for what’s next.

Check the show notes for support links, tools, and more.

Show Notes & Resources:
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: https://988lifeline.org
DeemedFit.co: https://deemedfit.co/
BuddyCheck: https://www.buddycheck.org/
Boundaries Book (Cloud & Townsend): https://www.boundariesbooks.com/
Cozi Family Organizer: https://www.cozi.com/
Headspace: https://www.headspace.com/
Man’s Search for Meaning (Frankl): https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/598365/mans-search-for-meaning-by-viktor-e-frankl/
Tribe (Junger): https://www.sebastianjunger.com/tribe
Team Never Quit Podcast: https://teamneverquit.com/podcast/
Borne the Battle: https://blogs.va.gov/VAntage/52647/borne-battle-podcast-va/

#LoadBearingDad #FindingPurpose #Resilience #MentalHealth #Boundaries #Community #SupportSystem #Podcast #DeemedFit #MissionDriven #CarryTheLoad #YouAreNotAlone #ShareTheMission #LifeAfterService #FamilyFirst #Growth

Nobody gets boundaries perfect the first time—real strength is what you do after the slip. This episode is the playbook for resetting your lines, beating guilt, and building real bounce-back routines.
We dig deep: recovery worksheets, sports and military lessons, tools, listener Q&A, and proof you’re not alone.
Ready to reboot? Listen in and get your bounce back.

Need support or a reset plan? Check the links below:

• 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (call/text 988)
• DeemedFit – Veteran & Community Support
• BuddyCheck Peer Support
• RescueTime (Focus & Overwork Alerts)
• Printable Boundary Tracker/Worksheet
• Boundaries Book (Cloud & Townsend)
• Atomic Habits by James Clear
• Art of Manliness Podcast
• Hidden Brain Podcast
• Journal of Applied Sport Psychology
• Forest App (iOS/Android)

Connect:
For real talk, recovery wins, and daily support, follow @loadbearingdad and link up with DeemedFit.co.

#BouncingBack #Boundaries #LoadBearingDad #DeemedFit #Resilience #Reset #MentalHealth #DadLife #StrongTogether #PeerSupport #WellnessJourney #BoundariesMatter #ProgressOverPerfection #SportsMentality #HealthyHabits #YouAreNotAlone #MissionDriven #NoShame #RealMenAskForHelp #SupportSystem #FamilyStrong #Teamwork #BounceBack #HealthyMindset #CarryTheLoad

You don’t have to power through alone—and you won’t get stronger by hiding the heavy stuff. This episode breaks the myths about asking for help, lays out clear scripts, and gives you practical tools to get backup at home, work, or anywhere you’re carrying the load.
Real support. Real resources. Real results.

When you need backup, check @loadbearingdad for more, and link up with DeemedFit.co for the strongest community and accountability.

Tap a link below and take the next step today:

• 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (call/text 988)
• DeemedFit – Veteran and Community Mental Fitness
• BuddyCheck Peer Support
• Cozi Family Organizing App
• Google Keep (collaborative notes & reminders)
• APA: Men and Mental Health Facts

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Mission 029 is live: Setting Boundaries That Last. No more burnout, no more giving until there’s nothing left. Get the facts and scripts to take control of your time, energy, and priorities at home, work, and everywhere in between. Boundaries aren’t selfish—they’re how you lead, last, and actually show up for your people.

Don’t do it alone. For backup and next moves, check @loadbearingdad and partner up with DeemedFit.co for mental fitness and real support.

Tap in, listen, and share with someone who needs to hear it.

#SettingBoundaries #LoadBearingDad #DeemedFit #MentalHealth #DadLife #Boundaries #WellnessJourney #SelfCare #MenTalk #MentalFitness #ProtectYourEnergy #YouAreNotAlone #MissionDriven #StrongTogether #PeerSupport #HealthyHabits #RealTalk #FamilyFirst #Resilience #CarryTheLoad #SupportSystem #TimeManagement #WorkLifeBalance #StressRelief #NoMoreBurnout #SupportEachOther #VeteranStrong #StigmaFree #BoundariesMatter #CheckIn #VeteranSupport #DailyReset

You’re not meant to carry the load alone. This episode breaks down the science behind why support networks matter for mental health and resilience. Learn how to run a real “support audit,” build your backup, and use resources that work. No stories, just facts and actionable steps—because strong teams save lives.

🔗 Need support or want to build your team? Start here:

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (call/text 988)

Veterans Crisis Line (press 1 or text 838255)

BuddyCheck Peer Support

Talkspace Online Therapy

VA Mental Health Support

DeemedFit (Veteran Fitness & Community)

Stronger together. Build your lineup. Listen now—link in bio.

#LoadBearingDad #DeemedFit #MentalHealth #SupportTeam #YouAreNotAlone #InvisibleWounds #Resilience #VeteranStrong #DadLife #PeerSupport #WellnessJourney #MenTalk #MentalFitness #HelpIsStrength #RealTalk #StigmaFree #MissionDriven #PodcastCommunity #SelfCare #StrongerTogether #VeteranSupport #FamilyFirst #HealthySupport #CarryTheLoad

Not all wounds are visible. Today we break down the facts behind PTSD, depression, anxiety, and why reaching out for support is smart—not weak. Real numbers. Real history. Real tools.

This episode is for every dad, veteran, and everyday load-bearer fighting silent battles. If you feel alone, you’re not—the facts prove it.

Listen now for practical ways to check your “mental health engine light” and science-backed tools for your mental load-out.

#MentalHealth #InvisibleWounds #LoadBearingDad #PTSD #MenTalk #RealTalk #DadLife #YoureNotAlone #MentalHealthMatters #Support

Recommended Resource Links

Mental Health & Crisis Resources

• National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (call or text 988)
• Crisis Text Line (text HOME to 741741)
• Veterans Crisis Line (call 988 then press 1 or text 838255)
• Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)

Self-Help & Mobile Tools

• Headspace (Meditation & Mindfulness)⁠
• ⁠VA PTSD Coach App⁠
• ⁠Calm (Sleep, Meditation, Relaxation)⁠
• ⁠Moodfit (Track Moods)⁠
• ⁠Day One (Journaling)⁠

PTSD & Veteran-Specific Support⁠

• National Center for PTSD, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs⁠⁠⁠
• Wounded Warrior Project—Mental Health Services⁠
• ⁠Give an Hour (Free Mental Health Services for Military and Veterans)⁠

Balance isn't about perfection—it's about intentional shifts. We dive deep into one of the hardest things to maintain as a dad, veteran, or anyone carrying heavy loads.

What You'll Learn:• Why balance is never 50/50 and that's okay• The difference between equal and intentional• How to use the daily "Balance Check-In" to stay aligned with your values• Lessons from The Open Championship on staying balanced under pressure• Tools and tech to help manage your time and mental space

Episode Highlights:

• Mental Reboot: The truth about dynamic balance and why perfectionism is the enemy
• Hack of the Day: A 10-second daily question that changes everything
• Sports Debrief: How Scottie Scheffler's Open Championship win teaches us about mental balance
• Salute to Load-Bearers: Recognizing the everyday heroes juggling it all
• Tech Gear: Three tools to help you stay balanced without burning out

Perfect for:

Veterans transitioning to civilian life, working dads, single parents, caregivers, and anyone feeling pulled in too many directions.

Next Mission Preview:

"Invisible Wounds" - We're tackling the battles no one sees and how to heal from trauma that lives in your mind and heart.

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