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The world is changing fast. How do you navigate the constant pressure of social media, AI, and an uncertain future? Welcome to Breaking Formation, the podcast that gives you a strategic flight plan for modern life.
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Update frequency:
every 22 days
Average audio length:
27 minutes
English
United States
12 episodes
since Dec. 26, 2025
episodic
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Money has changed. We grew up holding physical cash, but today's youth are navigating a world of invisible digital currency. So, how do we teach them the value of a dollar when they only ever see a screen?
In this episode, retired Air Force Colonel Merryl Tengesdal and psychotherapist Shea Phinney …
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Remember writing "hello" to a crush on a school desk? Dating looks nothing like that anymore—and this episode breaks down exactly how it has changed for a generation growing up with a phone in their hand.
Retired Air Force Colonel Merryl Tengesdal and psychotherapist Shea Phinney, MFT, sit down to …
What happens when the child isn't the problem? When you sit a kid down to talk through their "behavior," and you realize the real story is happening at home?
In this episode of Breaking Formation, we explore parentification, parental mental illness, and the quiet ways teens learn to survive when fa…
Are your friendships changing as you grow older? In this episode of Breaking Formation, we dive deep into the evolving nature of friendships and how to figure out who your true friends really are.
Join retired Air Force Colonel Merryl Tengesdal and child psychotherapist Shea Phinney as they explore…
The traditional path of going to school, getting a degree, and working for 30 years before retiring is rapidly shifting. In this episode of Breaking Formation, we explore the profound impact of AI on traditional career paths and how young adults can navigate unprecedented workforce changes.
Merryl …
Dive into the reality of school safety, mental health, and digital identity in this episode of Breaking Formation. "Classroom Under Pressure" explores how shifting societal norms and active shooter drills impact the daily lives and focus of students.
We sit down with retired Air Force colonel Merry…
In this episode of Breaking Formation, co-host Merryl Tengesdal becomes the "guinea pig" as licensed psychotherapist Shea Phinney demonstrates the powerful trauma technique known as Brain Spotting.
We explore the fascinating science behind how our brains process information and why "where you look …
Ever feel like your social media feed knows exactly what you're thinking? It’s not magic—it’s math. In this episode of Breaking Formation, we dive deep into the invisible algorithms that curate your digital life and create what we call "reality bubbles."
Join hosts Merryl Tengesdal, Col, USAF (ret.…
Have you ever typed out a comment online, only to delete it out of fear of saying the wrong thing? In a world of online shaming and instant judgment, the fear of being "canceled" is real, especially for young adults. This episode of Breaking Formation tackles the pervasive anxiety surrounding cance…
From the moment a child is born, their life is often documented and shared online. But what happens when that digital footprint starts to shape their reality? In this eye-opening episode of Breaking Formation, hosts Merryl Tengesdal, Col, USAF (ret.), and Shea Phinney, MFT, dive deep into the pheno…
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