Interim Era Podcast

What really happens to a marriage when a job disappears? In this episode of The Interim Era , we flip the mic and invite our wives into the conversation to talk honestly about what it’s like living with someone navigating job loss, burnout, identity shifts, and an unpredictable job market. This isn’t career advice from a guru. It’s the unfiltered truth from the people who carried the emotional wei...

When you lose your job, it can feel like losing your identity. In this episode, Pastor Larry joins Mark and Matt to talk about the spiritual, emotional, and deeply human side of job loss and transition. They explore the grief of losing your title, the role of community and soul care, and why “everything happens for a reason” might be the wrong message. Whether you’re a person of faith or just look...

Your LinkedIn posts aren’t working. Here’s why. In this episode of The Interim Era , we sit down with LinkedIn ghostwriter Maria Marhefka to break down the scroll-stopping secrets behind personal branding, content that connects, and how to build trust (not cringe) on LinkedIn. We cover: The truth about ghostwriting and finding your voice online Why executives need to stop hiding behind company pag...

Job searching got you spiraling? You’re not alone. In this episode of The Interim Era, we sit down with counselor Katie Gray Hundley, LPC, to talk about the weird mental gymnastics of layoffs, why your libido crashes when your self-worth tanks, and how trying to treat your job hunt like a 9–5 is actually making things worse. We get real about: 😬 The emotional whiplash of rejection 🧠 Identity los...

The job search can feel brutal: hundreds of applications, constant ghosting, and endless rejection. But what if the problem isn’t you — it’s your strategy? In this episode of The Interim Era, Matt See and Mark Palmer talk with career advisor and former recruiter Hayley McNeal Drake. With years of experience on the hiring side, Hayley pulls back the curtain on what actually gets candidates noticed...

Losing a job isn’t just about updating your resume—it’s about sleepless nights, stress, and the mental health struggles that come with career transitions. In this episode of The Interim Era Podcast, hosts Matt See and Mark Palmer sit down with Dr. Kelly O’Malia, a former chief medical officer and seasoned physician, to unpack the hidden toll of job loss. They discuss: • How layoffs impact mental h...

In this episode of The Interim Era , Matt and Mark bring in a voice from the other side of the job search: longtime recruiter Erik Winkler. With more than 25 years in talent acquisition, Erik doesn’t hold back on what recruiters really look for, what gets candidates tossed aside, and why the cover letter might finally be dead. The conversation digs into the realities of today’s hiring process—AI s...

In the premiere of The Interim Era, Matt opens with a story many can relate to: a Friday evening rejection email that became the spark for this podcast. From there, he sits down with co-host Mark Palmer for an honest conversation about why they’re starting this journey together and what they hope to uncover along the way. This first episode introduces the heart of the show: exploring the ups and d...