Shawn Ryan: Beating Addiction, Military Industrial Complex, Trump Presidency | TUH #113

This conversation will change how you think about mental health & recovery. In this episode, Gary Brecka sits down with Shawn Ryan a former Navy SEAL & CIA operative and host of “The Shawn Ryan Show” in a raw and unfiltered conversation about transformation, trauma, and triumph. Shawn shares his incredible journey from the elite ranks of the military through a devastating battle with PTSD and addiction that nearly cost him everything. Gary and Shawn also discuss the current state of veteran mental health care, the role of the military-industrial complex in prolonging conflicts, and how true healing often requires going outside conventional treatment methods. Most importantly, this episode offers hope to anyone struggling with trauma, addiction, or mental health challenges. Through Shawn's remarkable story of redemption - now three years sober and helping others heal - you will understand that transformation is possible, no matter how dark things may seem. Whether you're a veteran, someone struggling with mental health, or simply interested in human optimization, this conversation will change how you think about healing and human potential.

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