Welcome back to The Blueprint! I’m Yanique Walters, your host, your sister, and your friend. In today’s episode, I’m joined by Ingrid Garofola, an Army veteran with over 20 years of service, a wife, dog mom, bonus mom, and a woman of faith.

Ingrid shares her powerful story and the moment she realized true healing had to begin. We talk about childhood trauma, life in the military, emotional survival, the transition to civilian life, boundaries, confidence, and what it really looks like to pursue mental freedom.

In this episode, we cover:

• Ingrid’s childhood and how discipline shaped her
• Joining the Army at 17 and how the military “saved” her
• The emotional toll of service and l ...