Andrew Eubanks, a Marine officer and former Naval Aviator, shares his journey of transitioning out of the Marine Corps and the challenges he faced with his mental health and substance abuse. He experienced an identity crisis and struggled to find purpose and meaning in his civilian life. Andrew emphasizes the importance of living in alignment with one's values and beliefs to avoid inner turmoil and emotional suffering. We also talk about the concept of living in alignment with one's authentic self and the impact of social media on mental health.

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Chapters

00:00 Identity Crisis and Mental Health Decline

08:05 Living in Alignment with Values and Beliefs

14:52 The Link Between Depression and Substance Abuse

19:04 The Challenges of Job Satisfaction

28:18 Seeking Help and Personal Growth

30:10 The Difference Between Executive Coaching and Life Coaching

32:06 Finding the Right Coach and Living in Alignment with Your Authentic Self

39:08 The Impact of Social Media on Mental Health

47:21 Creating a Nonprofit Organization to Improve Mental Health Care

54:32 Actionable Tips for Improving Mental Health

Keywords

transitioning out, mental health, substance abuse, identity crisis, values, beliefs, purpose, alignment, job satisfaction, fulfillment, executive coaching, life coaching, difference, personal experience, finding the right coach, authentic self, social media, mental health, nonprofit organization, Koa Strategies, mental health care, service members, dependents, actionable tips, sleep, exercise, relationships