Seat41A Podcast

17/03/2025

How often do we let our ego take over? We get upset, not because something truly affects us, but because we feel challenged—like someone is questioning our intelligence, authority, or beliefs. But what if, instead of reacting emotionally, we paused and asked:

🔹 Does this really impact my life?
🔹 Is my ego the one feeling attacked?
🔹 Is this worth my energy?

🛠️ A Stoic mindset isn't about suppressing emotions—it’s about choosing which ones deserve your time.

💬 How do you practice emotional control? Drop your thoughts below! ⬇️

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Gregory Taylor

20/01/2025

We're back!
We're excited to be back on air and bring you the first episode of season 4!
The guys discuss Orbiting the Giant Hairball by Gordon Mackenzie.
As always, we'll take any suggestions for future reads or discussion topics.
And if you have any unpopular opinions, please feel free to share!

26/12/2024

Come check out the episode that drops today with the wonderful Seat 41A! Merry Christmas!
Gregory Taylor Christopher Foote

https://mindforcepodcast.buzzsprout.com

What if achieving the perfect work-life balance is just a myth? Join us as we challenge conventional wisdom and propose the idea of a "work-life average," where flexibility and communication take center stage. Dive into our lively debate on the self-help industry, where Chris questions its repetitive nature while Greg argues for the diversity of perspectives. We also share our personal journeys, from navigating relocations to reintegrating post-deployment, adding a relatable touch to our broader exploration of life's unpredictable challenges.

Imagine forming your own advisory council featuring legends like Kobe Bryant and Gandhi. Our discussion ventures into the significance of drawing wisdom from both historical and fictional figures to guide us in motivation, finances, and more. We also discuss the power of strong social connections in strengthening mental wellness, focusing on how nurturing relationships in our fast-paced digital age can be a challenge, yet immensely rewarding. This episode offers practical insights on maintaining mental fitness, highlighting the benefits of physical activity and mindful reflection.

Finally, we take a hard look at the pressures faced by IT professionals and the widespread presence of imposter syndrome. By fostering supportive environments that encourage collaboration and open communication, we aim to combat these issues. Listen in as we tackle the stigma surrounding mental health, emphasizing the need for expanded resources and more open conversations. This episode is packed with strategies for personal growth, mental resilience, and the profound impact of human connection.

30/07/2024

Hey there Seat41A Podcast listeners, we're back with a new episode! The guys discuss the new SGA hybrid position, and their current book recommendations, while Greg is on location, for his deployment!

04/05/2024

Seat 41A Listeners,

You may be wondering why we haven't released a new episode recently. Well wonder no more...

"I'm Greg Taylor and I'm currently deployed to an undisclosed location."
"I'm Manoj Rema and I'm PCSing to an AFIT."
"And I'm Chris Foote and I'm playing golf while my Lt gets coined by the SECAF!"

We think Manoj just needs to finish the next book... But we are excited to get back to bringing you content in the near future!

Stay tuned!

02/02/2024

Sorry everyone we are going to end the live stream. We are having too many issues. The episode is being recorded and will be posted soon! Thank you for joining us!

Thank you to those who joined us as we failed our way through our first live event!

From all of us here to all of you there.

02/02/2024

Accession discussion

29/01/2024

Good morning everyone! Today marks the start of Season 3 of the Seat 41A podcast and we are kicking it off by sharing a conversation with Steven Fox. You can find the episode at www.seat41a.com and by searching Seat 41A on your favorite podcast provider.

Col Fox is currently working at the Defense Health Agency headquarters but is soon set to take the Group Command at Kirtland AFB. He shares with us his insights on the soft skills every MSC officer needs:
Empathy
The ability to give and receive feedback
Self awareness
Willingness to communicate
Understanding risk and the risk landscape
Adaptability and
Emotional intelligence
Other highlights of the episode include Col Fox giving his perspective on his two Squadron Command tours (good for anyone looking at the upcoming CY25 board) and sharing that his favorite Christmas movie is…

Die Hard!

With such refined taste, this is definitely worth a listen.

Let us know in the comments your thoughts on this conversation and what else we should be talking about.

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05/12/2023

Seat41A listeners, Part 2 of our Season Finale is live as we finish our conversation with HeroFront's Josh White! He flips the table asking us questions and even provides a great Unpopular Opinion!

As we wrap up Season 2, we want to take a moment and thank all of our supporters and listeners! From all of us here, to all of you out there, we'll see you in Season 3!

20/11/2023

Hey there Seat41A Podcast listeners! Part 1 of our Season 2 finale is live! We sit down with HeroFront's Josh White and discuss everything from his background and experiences, to take aways from his leadership styles, and trade stories of what makes us who we are. We hope you enjoy!

04/11/2023

We're a little late, but our take and discussion on The Psychology of Money is out. Also, Greg gives us his unpopular opinion; let us know your take in the comments!

Check it out wherever you listen to Podcasts or at www.seat41A.com

29/09/2023

Congratulations to our very own Christopher Foote on his promotion to Major!

26/09/2023

You asked for it, and we got the answers! Check out part one of our panel episode on transitioning to civilian life from the Medical Service Corps. Check it out wherever you get podcasts or on our website at www.seat41a.com. We also recorded this episode together for the first time in a year in Dallas, TX. Part two to follow soon!

We would like to extend a special thanks to Scott Farmer, Daria Colthurst, and Shelby Straughn for sharing their insights.

04/09/2023

We asked, you answered, we delivered!

Take a listen to our episode where we discuss the voter's book choice, Range.

Now out anywhere you listen to podcasts or at

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14/08/2023

Just gave a listen to the Mindforce Podcast pilot episode by the AF MSC, Nate Scheer. It was exciting to learn about Nate and to hear about his plans for future episodes. Find the podcast on Spotify and coming soon to Apple music.

06/08/2023

Hey Seat 41A listeners, our notebooks have been selling great. What other podcast swag are you interested in?

Some ideas:
MSC/4A Week T-Shirt
Water bottle sticker
Laptop sleeve

26/07/2023

Have you heard about the Seat 41A Podcast notebook? Come grab a piece of swag to impress your friends and make you the envy of your organization. Owners of the notebook have access to exclusive unreleased content. To hear it, you have to join a prestigious club of podcast supporters.
How to order: send an email request to [email protected] with how many notebooks you want and where to send them. We will reply with payment instructions ($15 each), then you can be a satisfied customer like Noah.

25/07/2023

Hey there Seat 41A listeners! We have a new episode for you, as we talk about The Heart Led Leader. We also have on the show Andrew Auerbach and we discuss the opportunity for an MSC chapter of Toastmasters!

Listen anywhere you like to listen to your favorite podcast, and remember to like and subscribe!

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