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Juan Espinosa**, a U.S. Army combat veteran and author of *Unbroken: Turning Pain into Purpose*. Juan shares his harrowing experiences from his first deployment in Afghanistan with the **101st Airborne Division**, where he faced **daily enemy fire** and endured the devastating loss of comrades.  

Returning home brought its own battles—**PTSD, the loss of his mother, and the collapse of his marriage**—but Juan refused to let pain define him. In a moment of deep reflection, standing in the rain, he found the strength to pour his struggles onto paper, writing his book in just **two days**. His story is one of **resilience, healing, and transformation**, proving that even in the darkest moments, we can find purpose.  

🔹 **Topics Covered in This Episode:**  
✔️ The reality of combat: Facing war in Afghanistan  
✔️ Life after deployment: PTSD, grief, and reintegration struggles  
✔️ How a single moment in the rain changed everything  
✔️ Writing as a tool for healing  
✔️ The power of faith, fatherhood, and finding a new mission in life  

Whether you're a **veteran, a parent, or someone facing personal loss and trauma**, Juan’s journey offers valuable lessons on **mental health, authenticity, and the strength of community**.  

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⏰ **Episode Chapters:**  
00:00 - Introduction and Philosophy of Success  
00:08 - First Deployment Experiences  
00:45 - Writing and Coping with War  
01:28 - Podcast Beginnings and Personal Struggles  
02:42 - Military Service and PTSD  
04:51 - Ayahuasca and Life Changes  
06:30 - Starting the Podcast Journey  
10:46 - Interview with Juan Espinosa  
31:36 - Deployment and Family Tragedy  
32:11 - Remembering My Stepmom  
32:51 - Returning Home and Coping  
33:56 - Struggles with Mental Health  
36:24 - Reintegration Challenges  
38:26 - Life After Deployment  
40:29 - National Guard and New Beginnings  
41:54 - Cuba Deployment Experience  
44:25 - Personal Loss and Family Issues  
52:33 - Single Fatherhood and Co-Parenting  
55:33 - Turning Pain into Purpose  
01:02:09 - Faith, Healing, and Moving Forward  
01:03:13 - Final Thoughts and Book Promotion  

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