In this powerful episode, we sit down with Sir Byron Rodgers—former U.S. Marine, War Veteran, Author, and Executive/Celebrity Protection Agent. As our first knighted guest, Byron shares his raw and honest journey of mental health recovery after two deployments to Iraq, where he served as a Squad Leader in the Marine Corps. He opens up about PTSD, the identity atrophy that many veterans face after leaving the military, and the danger of boredom and dopamine-seeking behaviors when the structure of service disappears. Byron talks about how he found his “new fight” through purpose, discipline, and mindset—and how anyone, whether military or not, can apply these lessons to life. He’s also the author of "Finding Meaning After the Military." This episode is about resilience, transformation, and redefining strength when the battlefield shifts within.
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