Kurtis Stadsvold | Nov 13, 2025

About this episode

Kurtis Stadsvold shares his journey from the Air Force to civilian life, discussing challenges in parenting and entrepreneurship while emphasizing resilience and mental health.

In this conversation, Kurtis Stadsvold shares his journey from joining the Air Force after 9/11 to transitioning into civilian life. He discusses his experiences in basic training, the challenges of adapting military techniques to parenting, and his involvement in innovative programs that support Airmen's entrepreneurial ideas. Kurtis reflects on the emotional impact of losing a close friend and the lessons learned from that experience, emphasizing resilience and the importance of mental health. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

People in this episode

Host: Ari Block

Guest: Kurtis Stadsvold

Topics covered

• military transition
• parenting
• entrepreneurship
• mental health
• resilience

Keywords

• Air Force
• entrepreneurial ideas
• parenting
• mental health
• resilience
• basic training
• 9/11

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