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Magic in the Room #160: Survival Strategies: Belonging’s Critical Role in Transition from Military to Civilian Life with Guest Sara McNamara

August 6, 2023

Today we continue our series on survival strategies and how we handle stress. Guest Sara McNamara works to help military men and women move from military to civilian life, which is very stressful. One key to making that transition successful is if there is a sense of belonging in the new home, work, and community life. Belonging is a fundamental human need and plays a crucial role in managing and coping with stressful situations for everyone, and there are many lessons we can learn from Sara’s experiences. 

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Find Sara on LinkedIn at www.linkedin.com/in/sarabmsod or on her website at www.sdbtransitionstrategies.com. 


Credits: 

  • This episode of Magic in the Room was recorded remotely
  • Music by Evan Grim. Find his music on Apple Music
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