This is part one of a four-part series. Part two will be released on November 14th, 2024.

Travis talks with Ben Monette, an Army veteran and Green Beret. Ben shares his journey from growing up in Ohio and playing Division I soccer to becoming a Green Beret. They discuss the unique role of Green Berets, the rigorous selection process, and the challenges veterans face, particularly regarding mental health.

Ben was connected with Tree House Recovery and credits this organization for helping him battle his fight with alcoholism. Now Ben has started Resilience Reconnaissance. Resilience Reconnaissance is a platform Ben has created to provide coaching and access to mental health and addiction resources. This platform combines everything Ben has learned and experienced into a series of offerings that someone can use to get the help they need. You can visit (https://resiliencerecon.com/) to learn more and connect with Ben.

The conversation highlights the societal differences in how veterans from various eras are treated and emphasizes the importance of community and support networks for veterans transitioning to civilian life. Thank you Riccoh from ParadeDeck for connecting me with Ben!