When was the last time something made you truly stop and just feel? In this episode, we're talking about wonder—not the grand, once-in-a-lifetime kind, but the quiet, everyday version that makes life feel worth showing up for. We explore why that feeling disappears under stress and survival mode, why so many of us are waiting for permission to feel joy again, and how passion doesn't return all at once—it comes back in flickers. If you've been moving through life on autopilot, waiting for things to settle before you let yourself feel alive again, this conversation is for you. Join us as we unpack how to rebuild wonder by noticing what's already there, and why the moments that make life worth living aren't waiting at the end of the struggle—they're here right now.

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About the In Brief Podcast:
In Brief is presented by The RECON Network, an organization focused on helping veterans and military spouses find purpose and success in the post-military transition.
• Hosted by Jordana Megonigal | CEO, The RECON Network
• Produced by Elysium Creative Collective

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