This week on the VET S.O.S. Military Transition Resources Show, we sit down with Marine Corps veteran, mental health advocate, and host of The JMach Podcast, JMach—a man on a mission to change the narrative around Veteran Mental Health.After a failed attempt to become a police officer, a painful injury, and an identity crisis post-service, JMach spiraled into a dark place. But through therapy, community, and raw self-reflection, he found a path to healing. Today, he leads powerful conversations with veterans and first responders—on and off the mic—proving that vulnerability is not weakness; it’s strength.In this unfiltered episode, Shawn, Keith, and JMach talk about:
- The mental health stigma in military and veteran communities
- How therapy works (and what happens when it doesn’t)
- Why childhood trauma plays a major role in veteran struggles
- The danger of isolation and the myth that meds “fix it all”
- How The Sandbox connects people who feel unseen
- Why families need to be educated, supportive—and protect their own mental health too
Whether you're in uniform, recently transitioned, or years removed from service, this is a conversation you don't want to miss. “You're not alone.”🎧 For more from JMach, visit www.jmachpodcast.org
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