In this powerful episode, Afghan-American actor and former U.S. Marine linguist Faheem Fazli joins the crew to share his remarkable story — from surviving war zones to standing on Hollywood sets. Faheem opens up about translating between the Marines and the Taliban, navigating tribal complexities in Afghanistan, and calling out the corruption that swallowed billions in U.S. aid. He talks cultural identity, CIA secrets, and the emotional toll of standing between two worlds. This isn’t your average immigrant story — it’s a wake-up call about loyalty, history, and what it means to serve two countries at once. He also drops insight into his upcoming book and film projects, leaving us with a reminder that storytelling can be its own form of service.  @FahimFazli 

In this episode of Therapy Was Full, Dustin Hayes is joined by co-host Sergio Gutierrez and guest Chris Park for a raw conversation about fatherhood, entrepreneurship, and leading by example in the middle of real-life chaos. Chris opens up about parenting after divorce, juggling business calls with school drop-offs, and trying to stay present while building a future. Sergio shares thoughts on legacy, art, and how not having kids gives him a unique perspective on the struggle. Together, they unpack what it means to be a “dirty hat dad” — someone who leads from the front, even when everything is falling apart behind them. From teaching kids about credit to questioning public school values, this one’s about fatherhood without the filters, business without the bulls***, and why failing in front of your kids might be the most powerful thing you can do.

Terrence Davis and Dustin Hayes get brutally honest about the chaos they grew up in — from abusive homes to generational trauma, fractured fatherhood, and surviving pain with silence.

Terrence opens up about being raised by a drug-addicted mother, a physically abusive grandmother, and a dad who showed up late — and empty-handed. Dustin shares how his father broke him physically and emotionally, and how that shaped his approach to relationships, leadership, and business.

From surviving addiction to navigating broken family dynamics and building businesses while battling inner chaos, this episode is a raw, layered journey through what it takes to break generational curses.

Trigger warning: abuse, addiction, generational trauma, and dark humor.

Key Themes:

The “Warrior in the Garden” paradox

Why chaos feels comfortable (even when it’s killing you)

Redefining leadership after trauma

The price of loyalty in toxic relationships

Building boundaries without building walls

In the very first episode of Therapy Was Full, co-hosts Dustin Hayes (Navy veteran & coffee shop owner) and Terrence Davis (Marine Corps veteran & real estate pro) kick off with real talk about the stories that shaped them — and the ones they never told anyone. From father wounds and broken systems to how they each learned to lead, parent, and heal without a map… this is the unfiltered start of something different.