In this D‑Minus Diary, I start in the back of an MH‑53 on a dark training night and end in an old church pew. Along the way, I look at stress, loss, childhood faith, and why sometimes being grounded is better than falling apart. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://dminusdiaries.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1">dminusdiaries.substack.com</a>

In this D‑Minus Diary, I start in the back of an MH‑53 on a dark training night and end in an old church pew. Along the way, I look at stress, loss, childhood faith, and why sometimes being grounded is better than falling apart. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit dminusdiaries.substack.com

In this D‑Minus Diary, I start in the back of an MH‑53 on a dark training night and end in an old church pew. Along the way, I look at stress, loss, childhood faith, and why sometimes being grounded is better than falling apart. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://dminusdiaries.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&amp;utm_campaign=CTA_1" rel="noopener noreferrer">dminusdiaries.substack.com</a>

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Life changes one small step at a time. Sometimes we walk alone, sometimes with others, and sometimes we feel completely lost in a crowded room. But no matter where we stand, our stories matter — yours and mine. And somewhere between them is the truth we’re all trying to figure out.
The D-Minus Diaries is a place for anyone learning, stumbling, rebuilding, or pushing forward when life refuses to give clear instructions. No topic is off limits.

We talk about self-reliance, critical thinking, forgiveness, humor, failure, resilience, how politics shapes us, getting screwed over, and the life lessons that show up uninvited. Some stories are funny, some sting, and some remind us how thin the line is between chaos and clarity.

I share experiences from an adopted kid in the Appalachian mountains with a D-minus average who went from bag boy to the Coast Guard, to Special Forces, to decades as a senior civil servant supporting America’s most elite units and its veterans.

This podcast isn’t just about where I’ve been. It’s about where you’re going.
New episodes weekly. Best enjoyed while driving.

If you want it even shorter or punchier, I can cut it down again.
 <a href="https://dminusdiaries.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast">dminusdiaries.substack.com</a>

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Life changes one small step at a time. Sometimes we walk alone, sometimes with others, and sometimes we feel completely lost in a crowded room. But no matter where we stand, our stories matter — yours and mine. And somewhere between them is the truth we’re all trying to figure out. The D-Minus Diaries is a place for anyone learning, stumbling, rebuilding, or pushing forward when life refuses to give clear instructions. No topic is off limits. We talk about self-reliance, critical thinking, forgiveness, humor, failure, resilience, how politics shapes us, getting screwed over, and the life lessons that show up uninvited. Some stories are funny, some sting, and some remind us how thin the line is between chaos and clarity. I share experiences from an adopted kid in the Appalachian mountains with a D-minus average who went from bag boy to the Coast Guard, to Special Forces, to decades as a senior civil servant supporting America’s most elite units and its veterans. This podcast isn’t just about where I’ve been. It’s about where you’re going. New episodes weekly. Best enjoyed while driving. If you want it even shorter or punchier, I can cut it down again. dminusdiaries.substack.com

Life changes one small step at a time. Sometimes we walk alone, sometimes with others, and sometimes we feel completely lost in a crowded room. But no matter where we stand, our stories matter — yours and mine. And somewhere between them is the truth we’re all trying to figure out.
The D-Minus Diaries is a place for anyone learning, stumbling, rebuilding, or pushing forward when life refuses to give clear instructions. No topic is off limits.

We talk about self-reliance, critical thinking, forgiveness, humor, failure, resilience, how politics shapes us, getting screwed over, and the life lessons that show up uninvited. Some stories are funny, some sting, and some remind us how thin the line is between chaos and clarity.

I share experiences from an adopted kid in the Appalachian mountains with a D-minus average who went from bag boy to the Coast Guard, to Special Forces, to decades as a senior civil servant supporting America’s most elite units and its veterans.

This podcast isn’t just about where I’ve been. It’s about where you’re going.
New episodes weekly. Best enjoyed while driving.

If you want it even shorter or punchier, I can cut it down again.
 <a href="https://dminusdiaries.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast" rel="noopener noreferrer">dminusdiaries.substack.com</a>

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