Andrew Eubanks, a Marine officer and former Naval Aviator, shares his journey of transitioning out of the Marine Corps and the challenges he faced with his mental health and substance abuse. He experienced an identity
crisis and struggled to find purpose and meaning in his civilian life. Andrew emphasizes the importance of living in alignment with one's values and beliefs to avoid inner turmoil and emotional suffering. We also talk about the concept of living in alignment with one's authentic self and the impact of social media on mental health.
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Chapters
00:00 Identity Crisis and Mental Health Decline
08:05 Living in Alignment with Values and Beliefs
14:52 The Link Between Depression and Substance Abuse
19:04 The Challenges of Job Satisfaction
28:18 Seeking Help and Personal Growth
30:10 The Difference Between Executive Coaching and Life Coaching
32:06 Finding the Right Coach and Living in Alignment with Your Authentic Self
39:08 The Impact of Social Media on Mental Health
47:21 Creating a Nonprofit Organization to Improve Mental Health Care
54:32 Actionable Tips for Improving Mental Health
Keywords
transitioning out, mental health, substance abuse, identity
crisis, values, beliefs, purpose, alignment, job satisfaction, fulfillment, executive coaching, life coaching, difference, personal experience, finding the right coach, authentic self, social media, mental health, nonprofit organization, Koa Strategies, mental health care, service members, dependents, actionable tips, sleep, exercise, relationships
