In this episode, we explore the psychological trap of believing that adding more—more hustle, more projects, and more grit—is the only way to fix a lack of balance. Learn why true balance isn't something you achieve by adding to the pile, but something you create through strategic subtraction and knowing exactly where the "more" stops.

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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

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Connect with The RECON Network:
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-recon-network
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• Email: info@recon.vet

When the uniform comes off, it can feel like something essential disappears with it. In this episode, we unpack why losing the uniform feels so personal, why that discomfort isn’t insecurity or failure, and how military identity is validated in ways civilian life simply doesn’t replicate. This conversation reframes impostor syndrome, self-doubt, and invisibility as structural—not personal—and offers a grounded way to understand what’s really happening beneath the surface. Because the truth is simple: the uniform was never the source of your identity. It was only a container.

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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

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Connect with The RECON Network:
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-recon-network
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theRECONnetwork
• Email: info@recon.vet

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.

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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

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Connect with The RECON Network:
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-recon-network
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theRECONnetwork
• Email: info@recon.vet