December 05, 2025

Abstract Essay, now in its fifth season, features Wilson Reid Jones—Ex-Marine, Type 1 Diabetic, and Personal Trainer—sharing a powerful journey of resilience, discipline, and unwavering determination as our distinguished guest.

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31 minutes

Reid Jones

Ex-Marine, Type 1 Diabetic, Personal Trainer

I grew up in a dark home. My dad was a raging addict who ended up taking his life to suicide when i was 21 years old. I joined the marine corps at 18 years old. I got kicked out at 21 for a pattern of misconduct (drinking, drugging & voilence). Shortly after service my dad killed himself and i was left with the pain. This left me on a journey to grow or i would end up the same way. i went on a relentless journey of personal development and turned myself into a fitness coach. I am also a type 1 diabetic, my life is dependent on insulin injections. My whole goal is to share my stories and show people what they're capable of achieving regardless of their past or their situations in life.

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Abstract Essay

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December 05, 2025

Abstract Essay, now in its fifth season, features Wilson Reid Jones—Ex-Marine, Type 1 Diabetic, and Personal Trainer—sharing a powerful journey of resilience, discipline, and unwavering determination as our distinguished guest.

Listen Later

31 minutes

Reid Jones

Ex-Marine, Type 1 Diabetic, Personal Trainer

I grew up in a dark home. My dad was a raging addict who ended up taking his life to suicide when i was 21 years old. I joined the marine corps at 18 years old. I got kicked out at 21 for a pattern of misconduct (drinking, drugging & voilence). Shortly after service my dad killed himself and i was left with the pain. This left me on a journey to grow or i would end up the same way. i went on a relentless journey of personal development and turned myself into a fitness coach. I am also a type 1 diabetic, my life is dependent on insulin injections. My whole goal is to share my stories and show people what they're capable of achieving regardless of their past or their situations in life.

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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