Meet Chad, a seventh-generation soldier from rural Louisiana who enlisted in the Army at 17.

He became an Army Ranger and deployed to both Afghanistan and Iraq.

Chad was wounded in combat three times, earning three Purple Hearts.

He opens up about the realities of war, the invisible injuries he brought home, and his long struggle with PTSD.

Chad talks honestly about the difficulty of transitioning back into civilian life and the challenges that came with losing his identity after leaving the military.

He shares the turning point that helped him begin to heal — finding purpose through supporting other veteransnavigating similar battles.

Joe and Justin explore themes of resilience, service, trauma, identity, and what it looks like to rebuild your life from the inside out.

This episode is raw, moving, and full of hard-earned wisdom from someone who has survived more than most—and chosen to use his story to help others.

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Hosted by: Joe & Justin

Produced & Edited by: KC Ellis