Rogue Media Network
Mike Hamilton
Colonel Dan
Colonel Dan
Colonel Dan
Tuesday 31st May 2022
Listen as Colonel Dan discusses his path from Vietnam fighter pilot to overcoming alcoholism and embracing sobriety on 'The Payoff with Pete'.
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61 minutes
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Sobriety Success Stories
Creative Recovery Journeys
Family Recovery from Addiction
Financial Health in Recovery
Body & Mind
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Get the buttons here!Colonel Dan: From Combat Missions to a Life of Sobriety
One of the greatest discoveries of my life is that I can alter my life by altering my attitude.
What happens when a decorated fighter pilot confronts his biggest battle off the battlefield? In this episode of 'The Payoff with Pete', host Pete Sousa sits down with Colonel Dan, a retired pilot who flew 159 combat missions in Vietnam. Despite his heroic military career, Colonel Dan faced an intense struggle with alcoholism. Today, he's been sober for over 30 years and dedicates his life to helping others find their way out of addiction.
Colonel Dan opens up about the toll his experiences took on his mental health and how he turned to alcohol to cope. He recounts the pivotal moment in a Dallas hotel room that led him to quit drinking for good. His story isn't just about quitting alcohol; it's about the power of spirituality, the importance of self-reflection, and the joy of giving back.
Through candid conversations, Colonel Dan shares how his faith played a crucial role in his recovery and how journaling helped him process his journey. He emphasizes that to change your life, you must first change your attitude. This episode is a beacon of hope for anyone battling addiction or supporting someone who is. Tune in to hear Colonel Dan's incredible journey from the chaos of combat to the peace of sobriety.