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In this episode Greg speaks with former Marine Stephen Colon. Stephen is able to share stories and advice from his past to give people hope while going through challenging times. Greg and Stephen touch on many topics from traumatic upbringings to transitioning out of the military.Connect with Stephen:E-Mail: stephen@knuckleheadpodcast.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/stephen.colon.52Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephenjcolon/Website: www.knucklehead.agencyInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/knucklehead_mg/Get Connected with Guards Down:Website: www.guardsdown.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/weareguardsdown/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/guardsdownLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/guards-down/Buzzsprout: https://693874.buzzsprout.com/693874Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9uKklh9H1s02b1IANQdvxg[0:01-3:25] Opening Segment [3:25-27:25] Stephen’s StoryStephen takes time to speak about his upbringing and family dynamicsDid anyone teach him how to cope from a young age?Stephen speaks about the collateral damage from his traumas from childhood and coming out of the military[27:25- 43:07] The Healing ProcessStephen discusses the signs he saw of trauma and grief in his lifeHow did he help himself? How did he want help from others?[43:07-59:33] ReflectionWhat was the toughest part of your journey?How do you make amends?What caused you to correct your destructive behavior and do you have to wait until your darkest hour to get help?Stephen gives some advice on transitioning out of the military[59:33-1:04:23] Closing Segment#guardsdown #PTSD #mentalhealthSupport the show (https://www.facebook.com/guardsdown)