Exit Buddy: Veteran Stories to Guide You

About Exit Buddy: Veteran Stories to Guide You

Exit Buddy: Veteran Stories to Guide You shines a light on the real struggles and triumphs of veterans navigating life after military service. Each episode dives into the heart of military transition—sharing tales of resilience, setbacks, humor, and growth as veterans move from boots to business or rediscover purpose in civilian life. If you’re seeking inspiration, practical advice on military transition, or just a reminder that you’re not walking this path alone, Exit Buddy is here to help you find your way forward and thrive beyond the uniform.

Publisher

Exit Buddy

Category

education · government · society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

11 Sept 2025

Latest episode

28 Sept 2026

Latest episodes

33 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   28 Sept 2026

   Producer Pick: Brewing Beer, Building Community & Finding Family

   This is a special producer pick episode from Exit Buddy: Veteran Stories to Guide You—one that still resonates every time we hear it. Army combat engineer Joe Hogge turned a love of Bavarian beer into a Texas Hill Country brewery named after his old MOS. In this episode, he shares the reality of his first-year transition, the hidden trauma that can build from years of explosives training, and the decision to launch the Fireside Chat Support Network after a local tragedy. Joe’s story is a clea...

2. 

   14 Sept 2026

   Identity Shift & Mental Reset: Who Are You After the Uniform?

   Leaving the military often means more than changing your uniform or job. It means figuring out who you are when the rank, the title, and the built-in community are gone. In this special Exit Buddy episode, four veterans share honest moments about the identity shift and mental reset that happens after service. You’ll hear about empty chairs after the retirement ceremony, the challenge of becoming “just” yourself, reclaiming identity in small but meaningful ways, and learning how to come down f...

3. 

   26 Aug 2026

   Producer Pick: Buckle Down & Break Through to Cyber Success

   This is a producer pick from Exit Buddy: Veteran Stories to Guide You — one we still recommend every time someone asks for a strong transition story. Marine veteran Tom Eston went from infantry to cybersecurity leader, podcaster, and mentor. In this episode, he shares how curiosity and self-discipline fueled his career shift, why mentorship doesn’t have to be formal to be powerful, and how the skills he built in the Corps still set him apart in the corporate world. He also talks about launchi...

Reach and audience

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Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

3 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

2 ratings

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