On Veterans Day, I had a great talk with Corie Weathers about the challenges our veterans, their families, and our active duty military members are facing as we transition from two decades of war. Based on more than 15 years of research, Military Culture Shift offers insights from the counseling office as well as perspectives on the effectof Department of Defense budget decisions, changes in generational views of authority, and emerging social trends within the militarycommunity post-9/11.Whether you are a military leader, historian, politician, educator, counselor, service member, or family member, Military Culture Shiftwill encourage you to understand and embrace:• How past decisions have led to the current state of wellness• Generational differences in motivation and views of authority• Ways in which learning styles impact training• Why families aren’t turning up for in-person and social events• Communication shifts that impact cohesiveness• Information distribution strategies that help• Leadership strategies to influence positive changes goingforwardCORIE WEATHERS, LPC, is a sought-after speaker, consultant, and author of the award-winning book SacredSpaces: My Journey to the Heart of Military Marriage. Over the past two decades, she has focused her career asa clinical consultant specializing in marriage, military culture, special forces, and leadership development. Coriehas traveled with the US Secretary of Defense to Turkey, Iraq, Afghanistan, and the Persian Gulf to visit troops and report on deployment conditions. She facilitates transformative workshops and retreats for service members and families across the globe. In addition to providing subject matter expertise on military culture, Corie consults organizations and institutions on building trust,creating impactful programming, and working within a multi-generational team. Her advocacy has included White House initiatives and contributing to the passing of a Congressional Bill for licensure portability.Book mentioned: MILITARY CULTURE SHIFT: The impact of war, money, and generational perspective on morale, retention, and leadership by Corie WeathersImprove your gut health, immune system, and protect your brain with Pique!PLEASE SUBSCRIBE to the show wherever you listen!Click here to access the Hope Is the First Dose playlist of hopeful, healing songs!Be sure to check out my new book, Hope Is the First Dose!Here's a free 5-day Bible study on YouVersion/BibleApp based on my new book!Sign up for my weekly Self-Brain Surgery Newsletter here!

(00:11) - Honoring Veterans and Exploring Military Culture Shift
(02:16) - Highlighting Corey Weathers' book, "Military Culture Shift"
(05:01) - Introducing Corey Weathers, an expert on military culture
(07:14) - The impact of war on military culture and recruitment crisis
(09:25) - Mental health challenges and loneliness in the military community
(11:13) - The complexity of mental health issues in the military
(13:35) - The disconnect between the average American and the military
(15:42) - Gen Z's Impact on the Department of Defense
(17:31) - DoD's Struggle with Online Presence and Regulation
(19:27) - Igniting Compassion and Empathy for the Military
(22:27) - Fostering Understanding and Appreciation for Military Service
(24:46) - Culmination: The Exit from Afghanistan and its Impact on Families
(26:46) - The Crash in the Military Community and the Recruitment Crisis
(28:39) - Discouraging: Issues with DOD's Ability to Care for Service Members
(31:06) - Encouraging: The Strong Unity and Shared Values in the Military Community
(32:56) - Powerful Commercials and the Psychology of Military Recruitment
(35:13) - Shifting Recruitment Focus and Concerns for Gen X Parents
(39:32) - Reconnect and Remember on Veterans Day
(41:34) - Reflecting on the Military Community's Sacrifices
(43:54) - Introduction and Book Promotion