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When we started this podcast, we wanted to focus on one thing - Raw stories. No filter, just straight facts from real people. Shawn has some of the most authentic stories out there, and we were blown away by his openness. We hope people realize they're never alone, and never too far gone. Can't thank Shawn enough and make sure to check out his links below. Stay blessed and always hunt the good stuff.
Drug Recovery Coach/Speaker/Author/Social Media Influencer & Veteran Suicide Advocate.
https://www.amazon.com/Veteran-Mindset-2-0-Warriors-Differently/dp/B093CHJ538
Shawn Laurie, A.K.A. the Veteran Guy, is a U.S. Army Combat Veteran completing two tours to Afghanistan, 2007-2008 and 2010-2011. He served nine years with the South Carolina National Guard, five years on Active Duty.
Shawn was injured in Afghanistan on his second tour and sent to Fort Gordon, GA, where he spent two years with the Wounded Transition Unit for ACL Reconstructive Surgery. Shawn was diagnosed with PTSD, major Depression, and severe Anxiety.
He was finally retired from the Army in Oct 2012. He has also struggled with opiate and Benzodiazepine addiction for 9 years.
After many years of battling with his own demons and suicidal thoughts, Shawn lost his best friend from Ft. Gordon to suicide in 2016 and decided to make necessary life changes. He checked himself into a detox center and graduated 6 months later from an intensive outpatient rehab center.
As Shawn found his new identity and Purpose he has now become a
(Transformational Mindset Coach/Speaker)
Shawn also became the Founder of the Outreach Support Group a NonProfit Organization, (VetLife4Life) and the Creator of his Personal Brand, Shawn The Veteran Guy, Authored his first Book,
Veteran Mindset 2.0. And the Host of his Podcast (From Struggles to Success)
He's known as a Advocate, mindset Expert, Ethos Speaker, Mindset Influencer & Consultant reaching out through Social Media Platforms, helping others with Personal Development.
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