Navy Seabee To Author/Podcaster/Leadership Consultant

Tune in to this week's episode to hear Kristy Nilsson's story about her military transition out of the Navy, her advice to service members preparing to transition out, her journey into podcasting, book writing, and leadership consulting, and how we can all better understand our values and purpose to align ourselves in the next chapter of our lives.

Every week the Post Military Podcast gives you a new veteran story about their journey through the transition from service member to civilian. They share tips and strategies to prepare for the transition while also providing sage advice for dealing with the mental and emotional battles you will face once you separate. Subscribe for new episodes every week and stay tuned for more content to follow!

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Timestamps

00:00 Kristy Nilsson - TPMP #30
01:35 Kristy's Podcast Project
03:59 Kristy Comes From A Global Background
10:50 Why Did Kristy Want To Join The US Navy?
15:19 Sometimes Naive Decisions Are Better Than Informed Decisions
22:07 What Was It Like For Kristy Transitioning From Australia To The US NAvy
28:40 Kristy's Military Career
38:24 How Did Kristy Prepare For Her Transition Out Of The Navy?
45:46 How Would Kristy Recommend That People Have Confidence In Their Decisions
47:07 Editors Note - Link B2 Pilot Episode Here
51:21 What Were Kristy's Expectations Of Herself When Leaving The Military?
53:41 How Can We Seperate Purpose And Work?
58:25 The Comparative Nature Of The Veteran Community
01:03:43 A Conversation About Mental Health
01:13:04 What Was Kristy's Journey To Realize That The Military Was Just A Chapter In Her Life
01:26:11 How Can People Start Working On Themself To View The Military As A Chapter And Not The Story
01:28:58 How To Seize The Initiative In Life?
01:33:56 How Did Kristy Come Up With Her Book And Podcast?