This week, we welcome Shawn Laurie — The Veteran Guy — a U.S. Army Combat Veteran who served nine years in the South Carolina National Guard, including two tours in Afghanistan. After being injured on his second deployment, Shawn spent two years at Fort Gordon’s Wounded Transition Unit, where he was diagnosed with PTSD, depression, and severe anxiety before medically retiring in 2012.

But Shawn’s story didn’t end there.

He battled addiction. Faced suicidal thoughts. Lost his best friend to suicide in 2016.

And then — he chose recovery.

Now, Shawn is the author of Veteran Mindset 2.0 and Dear Friend, host of the podcast From Struggles to Success, and a powerful voice in the fight against veteran suicide and addiction. His message is raw, real, and unforgettable:

“Your diagnosis does not define you. Don’t just talk abo ...