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Rebuilding Purpose After Life Transitions with Michele Scherr

In this powerful conversation on veteran mental health and life after the military, I sit down with Michele Scherr to explore what happens when the structure, identity and purpose that once defined your life suddenly disappears. Michele opens up about her military transition, the emotional toll of leaving service, and the isolation, loss of meaning, depression and suicidal ideation that can sit beneath the surface - even when support seems to be all around you. Michele is a former nurse, military veteran and precision health specialist, and she shares what it felt like to lose not one identity, but two, and how that unravelled her sense of value and place in the world. This episode goes into the real conversations many avoid - what happens when the uniform comes off, a chapter ends, and you’re left asking “Who am I now?” We unpack why identity and purpose are at the core of mental health during major life transitions, why the first year after leaving structured environments can be the most dangerous, and how the noise of modern life makes it harder to hear what we truly need. Michele also shares practical anchors—listening to the body, understanding individual design, and creating the right environment - to rebuild from the inside out. If you’re navigating change, grief, burnout, retirement, or transition, or supporting someone who is, this episode offers clarity, compassion and a reminder that purpose can be rebuilt—one step at a time. Inside this podcast: Why identity loss can quietly unravel mental health How major life transitions impact purpose and belonging Why the body holds clues to how you are designed to thrive The role of environment in healing and rebuilding identity Why asking for help is often the hardest but most important step Connect with Michele Scherr: LinkedIn  → ⁠l⁠⁠inkedin.com/in/michele-scherr⁠ Website → ⁠personalisedhealthandwellbeingsolutions.com.au⁠ Connect with Steve: Instagram → ⁠https://bit.ly/3KARQhR⁠ LinkedIn  → ⁠https://bit.ly/48sw8Vj⁠  Episode Highlights 00:00:00 - Struggling to get out of bed and the silent weight of transition 00:02:00 - S*icidal ideation and feeling isolated despite support 00:04:00 - Why this conversation matters beyond the military 00:07:30 - The growing noise of modern life and constant stimulation 00:11:00 - Leaving nursing and military service at the same time 00:13:00 - Losing identity, value and a sense of contribution 00:17:30 - Precision health and understanding individual design 00:21:30 - Environment as a key factor in mental health and healing 00:26:00 - Identity and purpose as core challenges in transition 00:30:00 - Why defence struggles to prepare people for civilian life 00:35:00 - Creating a foundation before adding support programs 00:40:00 - Personalisation, sustainability, and long term wellbeing 00:46:00 - Gender differences in identity, purpose, and expectations 00:52:00 - Giving yourself grace during transition 00:54:00 - Finding what works for you and cultivating community 00:57:00 - Identity evolution through different life stages 01:01:00 - Supporting loved ones through transition with communication 01:05:00 - Boundaries, behaviour, and healthy ways to release emotion 01:10:00 - Reaching out for help and breaking internal barriers 01:13:00 - Why people struggle to respond when someone is honest 01:15:00 - Where to find Michele and closing reflections ABOUT THE PODCAST SHOW The Noise of Life is a podcast that shares real stories, raw truths, and remarkable growth. Hosted by Steve Hodgson a coach, facilitator, speaker and Mental Health First Aid Instructor. This podcast dives deep into the “noise” we all face, the distractions, doubts and challenges that can pull us away from who we truly are.