Finding Purpose Beyond Service with Dr. Keith McNally

In this episode of Veteran On the Move, Joe sits down with Marine Corps Veteran Dr. Keith McNally. After serving as a mortarman, Dr. McNally faced a challenging transition to civilian life. With limited preparation and support, he struggled to find employment. Undeterred, he pursued higher education, navigating the academic world while grappling with the shift in focus and feeling like he didn't fit the typical student mold. Dr. McNally eventually found his niche in education and technology, specializing in teaching networking infrastructure. He also became a passionate advocate for veteran mental health. In this candid conversation, Dr. McNally shares his personal struggles with PTSD and suicidal ideations, offering invaluable advice and support to fellow veterans facing similar challenges. He emphasizes the importance of remembering that they are never alone. Dr. McNally is the author of "Walking the Path" and a frequent contributor to various podcasts, ensuring crucial conversations about veteran mental health continue. Episode Resources:  Dr. Keith McNally Walking the Path: A Leader's Journey   About Our Guest    Dr. Keith McNally is a veteran mental well-being advocate and podcast host committed to empowering veterans by giving them a platform to share their powerful personal stories. As the author of Walking the Path, A Leaders Journey, Dr. McNally combines his own experiences and insights to support veterans on their journey to healing and purpose. His work centers on creating a community that recognizes the value of every individual, fostering connection, and offering hope within the veteran community.   About Our Sponsors Navy Federal Credit Union   November is a special month for all veterans as we honor veterans day. At Navy Federal Credit Union, every day is Veterans Day. They’re proud to have served the Military community for over ninety years. Navy Federal serves more than 2 million Veterans by providing the support they need to succeed financially. They offer members exclusive rates, discounts and perks and 45% of their employees are directly tied to the military, so Navy Federal understands the needs of the Veterans they serve. Learn more here.  At Navy Federal, our members are the mission.      Join the conversation on Facebook! Check out Veteran on the Move on Facebook to connect with our guests and other listeners. A place where you can network with other like-minded veterans who are transitioning to entrepreneurship and get updates on people, programs and resources to help you in YOUR transition to entrepreneurship.   Want to be our next guest? Send us an email at interview@veteranonthemove.com.  Did you love this episode? Leave us a 5-star rating and review!  Download Joe Crane’s Top 7 Paths to Freedom or get it on your mobile device. Text VETERAN to 38470. Veteran On the Move podcast has published 500 episodes. Our listeners have the opportunity to hear in-depth interviews conducted by host Joe Crane. The podcast features people, programs, and resources to assist veterans in their transition to entrepreneurship.  As a result, Veteran On the Move has over 7,000,000 verified downloads through Stitcher Radio, SoundCloud, iTunes and RSS Feed Syndication making it one of the most popular Military Entrepreneur Shows on the Internet Today. Disclosure: Some of the links above are affiliate links. This means that, at zero cost to you, I will earn an affiliate commission if you purchase via the link provided.