This podcast isn’t about pretending we have it all figured out. It’s about real stories, real failures, and what we learn when life doesn’t go as planned. You don’t need to be military, law enforcement, or a first responder to find value here... you just need to care about growth,…
I used to work for this guy. Now we’re sitting down talking about identity, burnout, and what happens after federal service. George Gammon went from Federal Air Marshal to entrepreneur... and the road in between wasn’t clean or easy. 🎙️ New episode is live! Worth your time if you’re navigating…
A steady paycheck can hide a deeper problem: when the badge comes off, who are you without the brotherhood? We sit down with former Federal Air Marshal George Gammon to unpack the messy, human side of career transition—from a medical retirement and a bruising run through corporate investigations to a…
Most people think career change is about money. This conversation is about identity. George Gammon went from federal law enforcement to building businesses, mentoring leaders, and redefining life after the badge. 🎙️ New episode drops tomorrow. If you’ve ever wondered who you are without the title... then this one’s for…
Growth doesn’t just change you... it changes how people relate to you. Sometimes that support you once had turns into confusion, resistance, or even resentment. Have you experienced this? #ChoosingGrowth #LevelingUp #HardTruths #SettingBoundaries
One thing I’ve learned over the years is this: we don’t go through hard things just for ourselves. At some point, sharing what you’ve lived might help someone else make a better turn. What’s one lesson you’ve learned that’s worth sharing?
When experience, education, and lived reality are shared on social media, the impact can go far. In this episode, Eleni and I talk about military families, behavioral health, real resources, and what it looks like to step up and serve in meaningful ways. 🎧 Full conversation available wherever you get…
We’ve all had moments we wish we could rewind. But what matters is noticing them, and choosing to do better next time. Comment below if you agree! - - - - - - - - - In this episode, my guest Eleni and I also discuss: • navigating military family…
Growth isn’t found in shortcuts. It’s found in the uncomfortable, messy, hard moments we don’t want to sit in, but do anyway. 👇 What’s something you survived that made you stronger? - - - - - 🎧 This clip comes from the most recent episode of The Morning Formation podcast:…
Eleni is a veteran, military spouse, and licensed clinical social worker. In our conversation, we covered everything from military family stress, education, stigma, and resources most people don’t know exist. This part stood out because it challenges a common assumption. 🎧 Listen to the episode on 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗠𝗼𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 podcast…
There’s nothing wrong with wanting to serve. There is risk in going in uninformed. Before you sign up, don't forget to: 🪖Talk to people who’ve lived it. ❓Ask what the job looks like in real life. 🤔Think about where you want to be in five or ten years. And then…
This advice applies no matter where you are in your military journey. Education, savings, and building a foundation before transition can change everything after the uniform comes off. This full conversation with Eleni Veneris-Whitehead goes deeper into real-world guidance for service members and families navigating what comes next. 🎧 Listen…
I’m grateful I was born in the USA. Not because it’s flawless, but because I understand how rare opportunity actually is when you’ve seen life elsewhere. I think this may be true for many of us military veterans who have traveled the world and have seen just how difficult life…
The uniform tells one story. The home front tells another. This episode dives into the white noise military spouses and families live with every day... The constant mental load that rarely gets acknowledged. Eleni Veneris-Whitehead @homegrownecho brings clarity, empathy, and real resources to a conversation that’s long overdue. If this…
Sometimes we normalize things that shouldn’t be normal. I recently sat down with Eleni Veneris-Whitehead. We talked about what often gets dismissed as “just military life,” how families talk themselves out of naming hard truths, and what support actually looks like when something feels off. If you’ve ever wondered whether…
The uniform tells one story; the home front tells another. We sit down with Elaine Venez Whitehead—veteran, Navy alum turned Army National Guard behavioral health officer, licensed clinical social worker, and former special education teacher—to map the hidden realities of military family life. From deployments to reintegration, from childcare logistics…
There’s a lot about my childhood I don’t talk about publicly. Growing up in a military family meant instability behind closed doors, and it showed up in school, in focus, and in ways most people never saw. Tomorrow’s episode with my guest, Eleni Veneris-Whitehead, dives into the home front side…
Looking back, it wasn’t about the episodes... It was about the conversations. Not every guest is shown here, but every conversation mattered. I'm feeling grateful for what this year brought and what it taught me. To my followers, listeners, supporters, and guests... thank you for a great 2025. Here's to…
If you listen to my podcast, then you'll know this year brought powerful conversations and even better people. This reel features just a few of the many voices that joined the podcast in 2025. Looking back on each conversation I had this year, I feel honored that each guest took…
This podcast started as something I needed for my own mental health. It turned into conversations I wish I had earlier... about leadership, transition, purpose, and the stuff we don’t always say out loud. If you miss real connection and honest dialogue, subscribe to the podcast and join the formation!
I said this a while back, and I still believe it. What you go through doesn’t determine who you become. The difference is whether you’re willing to look back and ask: 𝙒𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙬𝙖𝙨 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙡𝙚𝙨𝙨𝙤𝙣… 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙝𝙤𝙬 𝙘𝙖𝙣 𝙄 𝙙𝙤 𝙗𝙚𝙩𝙩𝙚𝙧 𝙢𝙤𝙫𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙛𝙤𝙧𝙬𝙖𝙧𝙙? Not every situation is fair... But every…
I don’t align myself with many organizations. When I do, it’s because the values are real and the mission actually matters. That’s why I’m proud to stand alongside ACT Now Education... an organization focused on empowering the military community through education, career guidance, and real opportunities for growth and transition.…
Not all medicine comes in a bottle. If you’re curious about unconventional healing and addiction recovery, this full conversation is worth a listen. 🎧𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗠𝗼𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗽𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝘐𝘣𝘰𝘨𝘢𝘪𝘯𝘦, 𝘗𝘴𝘺𝘤𝘩𝘦𝘥𝘦𝘭𝘪𝘤𝘴, 𝘛𝘳𝘢𝘶𝘮𝘢, 𝘈𝘯𝘥 𝘈 𝘕𝘦𝘸 𝘗𝘢𝘵𝘩 𝘍𝘰𝘳 𝘔𝘪𝘭𝘪𝘵𝘢𝘳𝘺 𝘝𝘦𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘢𝘯𝘴 & 𝘍𝘪𝘳𝘴𝘵 𝘙𝘦𝘴𝘱𝘰𝘯𝘥𝘦𝘳𝘴
Therapy helped me slow down and look at things from a different angle. That shift in perspective changed more than I expected — and I see a lot of veterans who never get that chance. I'm curious... what's something that helped shift your perspective? 👇