Jenna Carlton: How A Millennial Navy Veteran Turned Pain Into Purpose

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We trace a raw, hopeful route from burnout and impostor syndrome to practical community, women veterans’ needs, and real-world resources that work. Jenna shares why “moderate” matters, how to face trolls, and what it takes to turn service into daily service.
• bridging service, leadership, transition, and civilian readiness
• creative work vs burnout and boundaries
• impostor syndrome as a sign of growth
• handling trolls and viral backlash with perspective
• loneliness in large cities and shrinking veteran cohorts
• civilian misconceptions and hiring gaps
• standards, professionalism, and social media culture
• VFW myths, membership, and post-level change
• reimagining posts with family-first, health-forward programs
• therapy fit, VA literacy, and peer recommendations
• women veterans’ safety, visibility, and health topics
• housing navigation and landlord education for veterans
• journaling as a tool for identity and healing
• first steps when you feel lost after service
“Formation Nation, take what you heard today. Make sure you check on your people as well. Community is not luxury, it’s survival.”
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Chapters

1. Welcome & Mission Of The Show (00:00:00)

2. Jenna’s Journey And Creative Drive (00:01:56)

3. Burnout, Boundaries, And Staying Productive (00:04:26)

4. Imposter Syndrome And Finding Push (00:09:16)

5. Handling Trolls And Viral Backlash (00:10:51)

6. Online Hate vs Real-World Respect (00:15:26)

7. Authenticity Over Clout Culture (00:18:41)

8. The Loneliness Of Modern Veteran Life (00:22:56)

9. Civilian Misconceptions And Hiring Gaps (00:27:26)

10. Social Media In Uniform: Standards And Stories (00:31:56)

11. Navy And Army Standards: Personal Reflections (00:37:36)

12. Early Career Detours And Resilience (00:43:16)

13. Drinking, Harassment, And Coping (00:48:26)

14. Radical Self-Awareness And Moderation (00:53:36)

15. Making Moderate Appealing (00:57:36)

16. Conferences, Community, And Real Connections (01:01:26)

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