Ep. 077.0 Daniel Naro - Retired Air Force, deeply human man (Pt. 1)

My podcast conversations don’t have a script or predefined questions but it’s a pod about values – we go where the energy takes us.  This two-part episode is a little different and more personal – its family even if not by blood.  My guest on this episode is Daniel Naro - a retired Air Force veteran, family man, and deeply thoughtful human — my wife’s cousin.

I usually end up hanging out with him at family functions – we have some crazy conversations, and I thought he would be a great guest.  I was right!

In this two-part discussion, we explore what happens when identity shifts, systems change, and the old rules no longer fit.  Our conversation started the way real conversations usually do — with aging jokes, family stories, and a little laughter at how quickly life reminds you that you’re not 25 anymore.

What unfolds is something much deeper.

In Part 1, we talk about family values versus personal values, what the military gives you (and takes from you), and what it means to rebuild yourself after structure you relied upon disappears.

This is not a polished take. It’s not a debate. It’s a real conversation about agency, responsibility, healing, and choosing a path forward — even if the path isn’t clear yet.

I can’t thank Dan(ny) enough for this real conversation!  Catch the rest in Pt. 2…