Ep. 77: Every Sunset Eventually Leads to Sunrise with Rachel Oswalt

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Rachel Oswalt is a US Navy veteran who served 6.5 years as an Aviation Electronics Technician. In her time served she not only experienced her own challenges within the military mental health system, but also witnessed countless shipmates who dealt with similar struggles. After losing 3 shipmates to suicide in a short span of time she decided that enough was enough and created a platform for military and veterans to share their stories, speak their truth, and bring awareness to the many issues surrounding military mental health. Your Story Doesn’t End Here was launched in 2021 and Rachel continues to use the podcast as well as a voice to advocate for those who can’t advocate for themselves.

Episode Summary:

In this episode of "Passing The Torch," host Martin Foster talks with Rachel Oswalt, a passionate advocate for mental health within the military community. Rachel shares insights from her journey as a U.S. Navy veteran and host of the podcast "Your Story Doesn't End Here." They dive into topics like transitioning to civilian life, the challenges of maintaining mental wellness, and the power of vulnerability in storytelling.

Rachel reveals her plans to shift her podcast to a nonprofit model to further support military mental health. She reflects on her personal growth over the past few years and how sharing stories can help others feel less alone. The episode is filled with inspiring moments and reminders about resilience and self-compassion.

The conversation wraps up with lighthearted questions about personal growth and Rachel's thoughts on the future. Overall, Rachel's story and insights provide meaningful takeaways for listeners about embracing change and supporting mental health in the military community.

Topics:

05:07 Purposeful Business for Community Impact

06:57 Overcoming Self-Limiting Beliefs

11:16 Changing the World: A Collective Effort

15:20 Mixed Feelings on Military Service

17:54 Inauthenticity Among People

21:18 Generational Stigma: Embracing Vulnerability

26:05 Healing Through Sharing Stories

29:55 Military Life: Daily Dopamine Rush

33:30 Stagnant Post-Military Journey

36:17 Overcoming Stagnation Through Small Changes

38:35 Overcoming Uncertainty and Stuckness

42:34 "Inspiration Needed on Military Bases"

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