We’re taught that speed equals progress. That if things feel uncertain, the answer is to move faster, decide quicker, and push harder. But outside of structured systems, speed often creates costly misalignment.

In this episode, we explore why intentional slowing down leads to better decisions, clearer direction, and fewer resets—and why life sometimes forces us to slow down whether we’re ready or not. From unexpected disruptions to major life shifts, these pauses aren’t failures of momentum; they’re opportunities for perspective.

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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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• Email: info@recon.vet

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
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theRECONnetwork
• 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

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?

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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

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.

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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

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.

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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

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.

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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