Stephan Neff
Stephan Neff
313 John Davis: Combating Veteran Suicide - Your new Mission after the Military
313 John Davis: Combating Veteran Suicide - Your new Mission after the Military
313 John Davis: Combating Veteran Suicide - Your new Mission after the Military
Monday 21st November 2022
John Davis discusses his post-military journey, tackling PTSD and addiction, and finding new purpose through helping others on 'Steps to Sobriety'.
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Get the buttons here!John Davis: Finding New Missions After Military Service
Once you achieve that and once you start giving back, either in the form of writing a book, or talking with others and on a one, on one or a group, etc. Experience growth from the bad things that you went through.
What happens when a decorated veteran transitions from military life to civilian struggles? In this episode of 'Steps to Sobriety', host Stephan Neff sits down with John Davis, a Harvard-educated veteran with an extraordinary story. John opens up about his tumultuous journey after leaving the military, dealing with PTSD, addiction, and multiple marriages and divorces. His path was anything but smooth, featuring nights in jail, brothels in Bangkok, and countless hours in tattoo parlors.
Yet, through all the chaos, John found a new purpose in life: helping others. He shares his top tips for veterans, emphasizing the need to focus on strengths rather than weaknesses and the limitations of traditional therapy. John’s story is a roller coaster of self-discovery, filled with moments of hitting rock bottom and rising back up. His candidness about the challenges veterans face after service provides invaluable insights into mental health and recovery.
Whether you're a veteran yourself or someone interested in understanding the complexities of post-military life, this episode offers a raw and real look at the struggle and triumph of finding a new mission after the military.