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As a former Navy SEAL who spent 26 years serving the U.S., William Branum knows what it looks like to push the human body past its limits. And he also knows how it feels to emerge on the other side of that, in need of mental, emotional, and physical healing. “At some point along the way, I started self-medicating with alcohol because alcohol is a great way to turn stuff off,” William recalls. “It’s a great way to mask things that are going on in your head. I would use pharmaceuticals, and I would use alcohol to kind of turn the noise off.” And after completing any number of missions that most people would consider impossible, including swimming out of miniature submarines on the ocean floor up to the surface and back, William had plenty of noise and, more specifically, pain. After he retired as a SEAL, he discovered something that helped with his discomfort: CBD... Now, he operates a CBD business that focuses on helping veterans and first responders recover from pain, stress, anxiety, sleeplessness, and more. In this episode of the Step It Up Entrepreneur podcast, Tomas and William discuss the challenges William faced becoming and serving as a Navy SEAL and how CBD has helped him recover. What You’ll Learn: How William ultimately became a SEAL (it involved a few failed attempts — and an unexpected exchange with the Navy’s highest-ranking member) Why attempting to better himself, post-the Navy pushed him in the direction of CBD “before it was popular” The dosages and types of CBD he recommends to those just starting out And much more! Favorite Quote: “When things get out of balance, your endocannabinoid system gets out of balance. CBD helps your body heal itself. It doesn’t heal your body.” William Branum Connect with William: Naked Warrior Recovery Instagram LinkedIn How To Get Involved: From his start in the GPS tracking industry to founding the Step It Up Academy, Tomas Keenan is on a mission to break out of the concept of “average” and reach the success that is anything but. And he wants you to join him. Check Tomas out on Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, and don’t forget to visit tomaskeenan.com and sign up to make sure you never miss an episode drop. Enjoyed the episode? Hop over to Apple Podcasts for more! Like and share to help spread the word. We appreciate your support—and we hope to return the favor: Leave a review to let us know what you want to hear from Tomas next.