Warrior to Civilian: The Field Manual for the Hero’s Journey
- S4E72
- 52:11
- January 8th 2025
Donna explores the unique partnership between former Navy SEAL Rob Sarver and New York City corporate lawyer Alex Gendzier. Discover how these two individuals from vastly different backgrounds came together to address the challenges veterans face during their transition to civilian life. Learn about their co-authored book, "Warrior to Civilian: The Field Manual for the Hero's Journey," which serves as a comprehensive guide for veterans and their families. This episode digs into the importance of understanding shared experiences, the role of families, and the practical steps needed for a successful transition. Don't miss this insightful discussion on bridging the gap between military and civilian worlds.
Beyond The Frontline
Beyond the Frontline tackles topics relating to transitioning from the Frontline to the Homefront. Your host, Donna Hoffmeyer is a 21-year retired Air Force nurse; with a career that spanned from nursing, flight nursing, education, training, readiness, and policy. Donna has a master’s degree in Sport Science and has co-authored her first book, Warrior to Patriot Citizen; focusing on ensuring service members are prepared for transition well before transition occurs. She also has her own blog, Taking Off The Armor, focused on all issues before, during and after transition and after retirement, as well as, a multifaceted business, REBel LLC, focused on veteran transition mentorship, consulting, and publishing her own work.
Donna is a 21-year retired Air Force nurse; with a career that spanned from nursing, flight nursing, education, training, readiness, and policy. Donna has a master’s degree in Sport Science and has co-authored her first book, Warrior to Patriot Citizen; focusing on ensuring service members are prepared for transition well before transition occurs. She also has her own blog, Taking Off The Armor, focused on all issues before, during and after transition and after retirement, as well as, a multifaceted business, REBel LLC, focused on veteran transition mentorship, consulting, and publishing her own work.