EP 1 | Michael Sartain on Military Life, Mental Health, and Transition to Civilian Careers

Join Amy in the first episode of QNAMY as she interviews Michael Sartain, a retired U.S. Air Force captain. They discuss his military service, transitioning to civilian life, and insights on leadership and mental health. Michael Sartain's experience and struggles with psoriatic arthritis during his military service. The challenges and logistics of flying KC 135 missions in Afghanistan and Iraq. The impact of military deployments on relationships and the prevalence of high divorce rates. Michael's insights on maintaining mental health through community activities and avoiding isolation. The importance of having a discernible skill for veterans transitioning to civilian life and how to prepare for job interviews. 00:00 Worked in club; joined Air Force as navigator. 05:37 Adapting military discipline to civilian life challenges. 14:53 LA dislike, hosted parties, trades stocks professionally. 18:09 Transition requires acquiring a skill for success. 22:37 Sexual assault in military is underreported, problematic. 32:50 Thorough preparation and discipline solve complex problems. 35:20 Military experience fosters zero-emotion criticism acceptance. 41:05 Future challenges in policing and military technology. 49:26 Military absences lead to high divorce rates. 52:34 Isolated military bases linked to higher suicide rates. 57:49 Gratitude, detachment, mortality, and present moment awareness. 01:01:56 Find Michael Sartain on Instagram or Google. Find Amy:   / qnamy   Find Michael Sartain:   / michaelsartain   Please LIKE, COMMENT, SHARE, and SUBSCRIBE!