Identity Lost: How to reinvent yourself after military service

What happens when your Army career ends and you have to figure out who you are without the uniform?Australian Army veteran and doctor Andrew Clarke joins Robbie Turner for a raw conversation about life after the ADF, military identity and completely reinventing yourself after Defence.From joining the Army as an 18-year-old and progressing through Duntroon, to starting medicine in his 30s, being diagnosed with PTSD and depression, transitioning out of Defence and rebuilding his life again at 40, Andrew's story is a powerful look at what happens when the career you built your identity around comes to an end.Now working closely with Australian veterans and DVA patients, Andrew also shares practical insights on documenting service-related injuries, navigating the DVA system and getting support when you need it.In this episode:• Life inside the Australian Army• From digger to Army officer• Reinventing yourself after the ADF• Starting a completely new career in your 30s• PTSD, depression and military transition• Losing your identity after Defence• Rebuilding your life at 40• Navigating DVA and service-related injuries• Finding purpose and community after service