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Addiction, Service, and Second Chances: The Veteran Blueprint for Resilience (Ep. 77)


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šŸ’” When your father dies of a meth overdose, your life changes foreverā›“ļøā€šŸ’„. For Tom Sauer, that tragedy became the fuel for a mission: to serve, to heal, and to fight for veterans battling addiction. Today, the 18-year Navy and Marine Corps veteran is not only the founder of Miramar Recovery, but also a voice in Washington pushing for policy changes to improve care for those who’ve worn the uniform. šŸ‡ŗšŸ‡ø

In this powerful conversation with host Ryan Penley, Tom shares:

  • The impact of his father’s addiction and his own decision to join the Marines

  • Lessons from the Naval Academy, military life, and the difficult transition to civilian life

  • How founding Miramar Treatment Center became a personal mission to support veterans

  • The challenges and shortcomings of the VA healthcare system — and what needs to change

  • Why support systems are the bedrock of recovery and resilience

    This is more than one man’s comeback story. It’s a call to action for veteran care, recovery, and reinventing what’s possible after hitting rock bottom.

    šŸ‘‰ Connect with Tom Sauer and Miramar Recovery here: https://miramarhealth.com/

    šŸ‘‰ Connect with host Ryan Penley and the recovery community here: https://www.ryanpenley.org

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