In this raw and unfiltered episode, James sits down with Isaac, a veteran who’s lived the highs of service and the lows of what comes after. From frontline missions to personal battles, Isaac lays bare the reality of life in uniform and the messy, uncertain road of transition into civilian life.

This isn’t a story of pity — it’s about grit, growth, and the power of brotherhood. Isaac speaks with brutal honesty about the struggles veterans face, the stigma around mental health, and how finding your tribe can be the difference between sinking and standing tall.

If you’ve ever wondered what courage looks like off the battlefield, this is it.

Takeaways:

• Transition is a battle of identity as much as circumstance.
• Brotherhood doesn’t end at discharge — but you’ve got to find it again.
• Talking openly about mental health isn’t weakness — it’s survival.
• Great Guns is here to remind you: you’re not broken, you’re battle-tested.

Sound Bites:

• “Leaving service isn’t the end of the fight — it’s the start of a whole new one.”
• “Civvy Street doesn’t come with a manual. But it does come with mates, if you’re brave enough to ask.”
• “You don’t need fixing. You just need a place where your scars make sense.”

Want to connect with Isaac G. Lee:

Isaac's Website

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