In this deeply reflective episode, the boys sit down with Jason Astorga, a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC), Navy submariner veteran, and founder of Astorga Counseling. As a Filipino immigrant and first-generation college graduate, Jason brings a rare blend of cultural insight, clinical expertise, and personal vulnerability to the conversation.Together, we explore:-The emotional cost of suppressing trauma and the path to rebuilding self-worth-How attachment theory helps survivors of abandonment and betrayal find safety-The role of cultural identity in shaping mental health and therapeutic connection-Common PTSD triggers for veterans—and how to navigate them with compassion-Jason’s own journey through therapy, and the moment he chose to help others healWith warmth and wisdom, Jason shares how he creates safe, client-centered spaces for those who’ve long felt unseen, especially veterans and survivors of complex trauma. His approach blends evidence-based modalities with deep empathy, offering hope to anyone who’s ever felt like their pain was “too much” to be understood.🔗 Learn more about Jason’s work at astorgacounseling.com🎧 Available on Spotify, YouTube, and Amazon Music📺 Subscribe for more legacy-driven conversations that honor service, resilience, and the human spirit.#EchoesOfTheMind #JasonAstorga #AstorgaCounseling #MentalHealthMatters #PTSDRecovery #TraumaHealing #VeteranTherapist #AttachmentTheory #CulturallyResponsiveCare #FilipinoAmericanVoices #LegacyPodcast #WhiskeyAndWarstories #EmotionalResilience #HealingJourney #SafeSpaceTherapy #ImmigrantMentalHealth #ComplexTrauma #TherapyTalks #PodcastInterview #FirstResponderWellness