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Today, I sit down with Reid Jones, a former Marine and coach whose journey from rock bottom to rebuilding his purpose is a story of redemption, discipline, and growth. Mr. Jones shares how his time in the Marine Corps shaped both his strength and his struggles, and how he transformed his pain into a mission to help others.

In this conversation, Mr. Jones opens up about his early years in the military, his battle with alcohol, and the heartbreaking loss of his father to suicide. He explains how these moments forced him to face himself and make a decision — to keep spiraling or to rise again. We talk about the toxic toughness often found in military culture, the stigma around mental health, and how leadership and faith can reshape a man’s entire direction.

Mr. Jones also discusses the powerful role that fitness played in his recovery. What started as a coping mechanism became the foundation for his life’s work as a coach, guiding veterans and active-duty service members through physical and emotional transformation. His story reminds us that redemption doesn’t happen overnight — it’s built through accountability, structure, and faith in something greater than yourself.

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