Welcome to the latest episode of the Rusted Compass Podcast!

In this episode, we're doing a classic Rusted Compass "check-in"—a little bit of everything as we map out what's next. Join us for a candid, rambling chat where we dive into:

• The Upcoming: What's new with the podcast, what we're planning for the rest of [Month/Year], and some exciting new projects we're launching.

• The Babble: Just a lot of off-the-cuff thoughts, tangents, and life updates. Think of it as a low-key, informal catch-up session!

• The Mindset Check: We lightly touch base on two crucial topics: stress management and dealing with adversity. This isn't a deep dive—just our honest, quick take on handling the daily grind and keeping your compass pointed forward, even when it feels rusty.

Thanks for tuning in for the updates and the tangents. Let us know in the comments what you're looking forward to most!

Welcome back to the podcast! This week is a bit of a departure—it’s a real, raw, and perhaps slightly scatter-brained update on everything that's been on my mind.

I'm diving into the preparation phase for a few exciting new business ideas I'm exploring and giving you a peek behind the curtain on the creative and strategic process.

However, the main focus of this episode is on a few topics that are deeply personal and critically important:

• 🧠 Suicide Awareness (for me): I’m sharing openly about my own experience and journey with suicide awareness, and what that looks like in my daily life. It's a heavy but necessary conversation, and I hope it helps anyone else out there who is struggling.

• 🎭 Emotion Recognition: We explore the challenges of identifying and processing emotions, and how crucial emotional literacy is for mental health and entrepreneurship alike.

If this episode feels a little all over the place, it's because that's exactly where my head has been lately! Thanks for joining me for this candid check-in.

If you or someone you know is in crisis, please know you are not alone. Help is available 24/7:

• 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (US & Canada): Call or Text 988

• The Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741

Join us for a deeply candid and powerful interview with fellow veteran, Chris Hill. In this eye-opening episode, we dive headfirst into the often-unseen realities of life after military service and the significant struggles many face transitioning back to civilian life.

Chris openly shares his frustrations, detailing how he has repeatedly dealt with people judging a book by their cover—an experience that has led to substantial conflict and unpleasantness in his home life.

Through it all, his motorcycle has been his rock and a source of inspiration. Chris uses his passion for riding and the open road as a way to cope, find peace, and ultimately, share his story. He is now actively riding for the cause, bringing vital awareness to the issues he discusses.

Beyond his personal journey, Chris brings urgent awareness to two critical issues:

1. Veteran and Soldier Suicide: Shining a light on the mental health crisis affecting our service members and the crucial need for support and resources.

2. Women Troubled by Drugs and Forced Paths: Bringing empathy and understanding to the challenges faced by women who may have been forced down difficult paths or struggled with substance abuse due to circumstances beyond their control.

This is more than just an interview; it's a plea for awareness, understanding, and compassion. Tune in to hear Chris's story and join the conversation to help break down the stigma and build a more supportive community.

🔔 Don't forget to like, subscribe, and share this video to help us spread Chris's important message.