Not every moment in life is useful, or even pretty, but regardless of what it looks or feels like, it still can bring you meaning. The difference all lies in how you approach it. Support the show - - About the In Brief Podcast: In Brief is presented by The RECON Network, an organization focused on helping veterans and military spouses find purpose and success in the post-military transition. • Hosted by Jordana Megonigal | CEO, The RECON Network • Produced by Elysium Creative Collective - - - - ...
Dec 18, 2023•5 min•Season 1Ep. 44
We all want to enjoy the holidays, but the reality is that this season will make most of us stressed, disconnected, and depressed. How do we fight this idea of everything being perfect for the holidays and lean into what they can still offer us? Support the show - - About the In Brief Podcast: In Brief is presented by The RECON Network, an organization focused on helping veterans and military spouses find purpose and success in the post-military transition. • Hosted by Jordana Megonigal | CEO, T...
Dec 04, 2023•5 min•Season 1Ep. 43
What's your response when things feel uncertain? Is it to try to gain control of the situation and force it to be what you think it should be? Maybe there's a better option: just let it go. Support the show - - About the In Brief Podcast: In Brief is presented by The RECON Network, an organization focused on helping veterans and military spouses find purpose and success in the post-military transition. • Hosted by Jordana Megonigal | CEO, The RECON Network • Produced by Elysium Creative Collecti...
Nov 27, 2023•6 min•Season 1Ep. 42
The world is dark, there is no doubt. But the way be a light—for yourself or someone else—is far simpler than we often realize. This episode, re-discover what thankfulness really looks like, and how it can change everything around you. Support the show - - About the In Brief Podcast: In Brief is presented by The RECON Network, an organization focused on helping veterans and military spouses find purpose and success in the post-military transition. • Hosted by Jordana Megonigal | CEO, The RECON N...
Nov 20, 2023•6 min•Season 1Ep. 41
You had a community in service—brothers and sisters who would have your back, no matter what. You have a community now, too—but it's your job to find it. Support the show - - About the In Brief Podcast: In Brief is presented by The RECON Network, an organization focused on helping veterans and military spouses find purpose and success in the post-military transition. • Hosted by Jordana Megonigal | CEO, The RECON Network • Produced by Elysium Creative Collective - - - - - Connect with The RECON ...
Nov 13, 2023•6 min•Season 1Ep. 40
Have you ever gone somewhere and felt that you just didn’t belong there? Just about everyone has—and if they haven't, they probably will at some point. Don't let anxiety get the best of you—here are a few tips to help you own any room you go into. Support the show - - About the In Brief Podcast: In Brief is presented by The RECON Network, an organization focused on helping veterans and military spouses find purpose and success in the post-military transition. • Hosted by Jordana Megonigal | CEO,...
Nov 06, 2023•5 min•Season 1Ep. 39
When you can't quickly see results, it's easy to think that small changes don't matter. But when set on a path forward and given a trajectory, those small changes can take you to big places. Support the show - - About the In Brief Podcast: In Brief is presented by The RECON Network, an organization focused on helping veterans and military spouses find purpose and success in the post-military transition. • Hosted by Jordana Megonigal | CEO, The RECON Network • Produced by Elysium Creative Collect...
Oct 30, 2023•4 min•Season 1Ep. 38
Ever feel like life is too short? What if I told you it's more than long enough to do anything you want to do? Stop using excuses and blaming time for passing too quickly—instead, let's explore the real reason that time seems to be flying by. Support the show - - About the In Brief Podcast: In Brief is presented by The RECON Network, an organization focused on helping veterans and military spouses find purpose and success in the post-military transition. • Hosted by Jordana Megonigal | CEO, The ...
Oct 23, 2023•5 min•Season 1Ep. 37
A lot of people have big dreams....but what if you don't? Instead of feeling like an outlier, learn to embrace being Dreamless—and learn how to navigate life successfully without the big-picture view. Support the show - - About the In Brief Podcast: In Brief is presented by The RECON Network, an organization focused on helping veterans and military spouses find purpose and success in the post-military transition. • Hosted by Jordana Megonigal | CEO, The RECON Network • Produced by Elysium Creati...
Oct 16, 2023•4 min•Season 1Ep. 36
We're not culturally and socially programmed to put our own needs above those of others, but neglecting ourselves only ends up in a world of trouble later on. In this episode, you'll find an argument for prioritizing yourself—and how doing so affects everything else in your life. Support the show - - About the In Brief Podcast: In Brief is presented by The RECON Network, an organization focused on helping veterans and military spouses find purpose and success in the post-military transition. • H...
Oct 09, 2023•4 min•Season 1Ep. 35
How often have you felt unmotivated? For most of us, it's pretty often. But here's the thing: instead of waiting passively for motivation to hit, there's a way to tackle that big thing—and it's far easier than you'd ever think. Support the show - - About the In Brief Podcast: In Brief is presented by The RECON Network, an organization focused on helping veterans and military spouses find purpose and success in the post-military transition. • Hosted by Jordana Megonigal | CEO, The RECON Network •...
Oct 02, 2023•6 min•Season 1Ep. 34
Not all conflicts are the same—but almost all of them can be a pivot point for you to grow that relationship in a stronger way, and a LOT of them are completely avoidable. In this episode, we discuss where conflict comes from and how to resolve it so the relationship gets better, not worse. Support the show - - About the In Brief Podcast: In Brief is presented by The RECON Network, an organization focused on helping veterans and military spouses find purpose and success in the post-military tran...
Sep 25, 2023•5 min•Season 1Ep. 33
From George Bernard Shaw to American Revolutionaries—good communication has long been a point of focus for many of us. Even today, with hundreds of ways to say something to someone else, many of us find ourselves misunderstood and misheard. So here are a few ways to make sure you get your point across well, and learn how to build relationships on a foundation of great communication. Support the show - - About the In Brief Podcast: In Brief is presented by The RECON Network, an organization focus...
Sep 18, 2023•7 min•Season 1Ep. 32
Why is life so complicated? And is it actually complicated, or are we making it that way? From living through complex situations to making hard decisions, we're going back to basics to keep it simple. Support the show - - About the In Brief Podcast: In Brief is presented by The RECON Network, an organization focused on helping veterans and military spouses find purpose and success in the post-military transition. • Hosted by Jordana Megonigal | CEO, The RECON Network • Produced by Elysium Creati...
Sep 12, 2023•8 min•Season 1Ep. 31
Remember that really awful thing that happened? What would it mean to not just acknowledge it—but be truly, honestly thankful for it? In this episode, we explore the idea of gratefulness—and how to be truly thankful for the good—and the bad—that comes along. Support the show - - About the In Brief Podcast: In Brief is presented by The RECON Network, an organization focused on helping veterans and military spouses find purpose and success in the post-military transition. • Hosted by Jordana Megon...
Aug 28, 2023•5 min•Season 1Ep. 30
Ever feel like a quitter? Sure, it sounds bad—but sometimes leaving something behind is the best thing you can do to move forward. Support the show - - About the In Brief Podcast: In Brief is presented by The RECON Network, an organization focused on helping veterans and military spouses find purpose and success in the post-military transition. • Hosted by Jordana Megonigal | CEO, The RECON Network • Produced by Elysium Creative Collective - - - - - Connect with The RECON Network: • LinkedIn: ht...
Aug 21, 2023•5 min•Season 1Ep. 29
Imagine if, no matter where you wanted to go, your GPS only showed you how to get one place. It would be infuriating, but that's what we do to transitioning veterans all the time. For those who are looking to take a different journey, here's how to map your own path forward. Support the show - - About the In Brief Podcast: In Brief is presented by The RECON Network, an organization focused on helping veterans and military spouses find purpose and success in the post-military transition. • Hosted...
Aug 07, 2023•6 min•Season 1Ep. 28
It's easy to be anxious when you're in transition—adding stress by worrying if you're making the right moves for the future. But when there is no way to predict the future, how can you ease the worry and learn to live through it? Support the show - - About the In Brief Podcast: In Brief is presented by The RECON Network, an organization focused on helping veterans and military spouses find purpose and success in the post-military transition. • Hosted by Jordana Megonigal | CEO, The RECON Network...
Aug 01, 2023•6 min•Season 1Ep. 27
The biggest problem with joy? We hold ourselves back from it. But that spark we get when we find it? That's what makes life worth living. Support the show - - About the In Brief Podcast: In Brief is presented by The RECON Network, an organization focused on helping veterans and military spouses find purpose and success in the post-military transition. • Hosted by Jordana Megonigal | CEO, The RECON Network • Produced by Elysium Creative Collective - - - - - Connect with The RECON Network: • Linke...
Jul 17, 2023•6 min•Season 1Ep. 26
It only takes a tenth of a second for someone to make an accurate judgment about you—all thanks to your physical presence. If your body language is telling the wrong story, here's how to fix it. Support the show - - About the In Brief Podcast: In Brief is presented by The RECON Network, an organization focused on helping veterans and military spouses find purpose and success in the post-military transition. • Hosted by Jordana Megonigal | CEO, The RECON Network • Produced by Elysium Creative Col...
Jul 10, 2023•4 min•Season 1Ep. 25
There's no sugar-coating it: Life sucks sometimes. But there's a better way to deal with stress or challenges than to run away—and we only need to understand the American bison to figure it out. Support the show - - About the In Brief Podcast: In Brief is presented by The RECON Network, an organization focused on helping veterans and military spouses find purpose and success in the post-military transition. • Hosted by Jordana Megonigal | CEO, The RECON Network • Produced by Elysium Creative Col...
Jun 26, 2023•5 min•Season 1Ep. 24
Sometimes, the only way to move forward is to eliminate any option of moving backward. Support the show - - About the In Brief Podcast: In Brief is presented by The RECON Network, an organization focused on helping veterans and military spouses find purpose and success in the post-military transition. • Hosted by Jordana Megonigal | CEO, The RECON Network • Produced by Elysium Creative Collective - - - - - Connect with The RECON Network: • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-recon-net...
Jun 12, 2023•5 min•Season 1Ep. 23
The idea of balance is an illusion—but one that many of us will chase forever. Let's talk about what balance really looks like, and how you can repair the flat tires on the journey called life. Support the show - - About the In Brief Podcast: In Brief is presented by The RECON Network, an organization focused on helping veterans and military spouses find purpose and success in the post-military transition. • Hosted by Jordana Megonigal | CEO, The RECON Network • Produced by Elysium Creative Coll...
Jun 05, 2023•5 min•Season 1Ep. 22
We all get lonely—but it's not about being the only person in the room. Instead, it's a human response to being disconnected. And that can be fixed. Support the show - - About the In Brief Podcast: In Brief is presented by The RECON Network, an organization focused on helping veterans and military spouses find purpose and success in the post-military transition. • Hosted by Jordana Megonigal | CEO, The RECON Network • Produced by Elysium Creative Collective - - - - - Connect with The RECON Netwo...
May 22, 2023•4 min•Season 1Ep. 21
Goals are great, but when's the last time you really pushed yourself to think big? Now's the time to get a really big, really hairy, really audacious goal in place. Support the show - - About the In Brief Podcast: In Brief is presented by The RECON Network, an organization focused on helping veterans and military spouses find purpose and success in the post-military transition. • Hosted by Jordana Megonigal | CEO, The RECON Network • Produced by Elysium Creative Collective - - - - - Connect with...
May 15, 2023•4 min•Season 1Ep. 20
Finding your tribe is important—but it can actually provide a shield between you and life's challenges, too. In this episode we talk about community, and what it means to find it and have it. Support the show - - About the In Brief Podcast: In Brief is presented by The RECON Network, an organization focused on helping veterans and military spouses find purpose and success in the post-military transition. • Hosted by Jordana Megonigal | CEO, The RECON Network • Produced by Elysium Creative Collec...
May 08, 2023•5 min•Season 1Ep. 19
How do we go from seeing fear as a natural human response to external forces, to something that takes control of our thoughts and emotions? This week we're talking about fear—and how you can escape the lies it's telling you. Support the show - - About the In Brief Podcast: In Brief is presented by The RECON Network, an organization focused on helping veterans and military spouses find purpose and success in the post-military transition. • Hosted by Jordana Megonigal | CEO, The RECON Network • Pr...
May 01, 2023•5 min•Season 1Ep. 18
Have you been conned into thinking that you have to be perfect? Or even that you can be? From the perfect relationship to the perfect job—it's all a con. Let's break down why, and how to change your mindset to see your flaws differently. Support the show - - About the In Brief Podcast: In Brief is presented by The RECON Network, an organization focused on helping veterans and military spouses find purpose and success in the post-military transition. • Hosted by Jordana Megonigal | CEO, The RECON...
Apr 24, 2023•5 min•Season 1Ep. 17
Fear of failure is a real, human emotion. In this episode, we discuss the mindhack that can get you away from this fear and back to living life to its full capacity. Support the show - - About the In Brief Podcast: In Brief is presented by The RECON Network, an organization focused on helping veterans and military spouses find purpose and success in the post-military transition. • Hosted by Jordana Megonigal | CEO, The RECON Network • Produced by Elysium Creative Collective - - - - - Connect wit...
Apr 17, 2023•5 min•Season 1Ep. 16
We're human, and that means we're going to expeirence chaotic times in our lives. In this episode we explore how to find peace—even when everything about you is in shambles. Support the show - - About the In Brief Podcast: In Brief is presented by The RECON Network, an organization focused on helping veterans and military spouses find purpose and success in the post-military transition. • Hosted by Jordana Megonigal | CEO, The RECON Network • Produced by Elysium Creative Collective - - - - - Con...
Apr 10, 2023•5 min•Season 1Ep. 15
