Mar 07 2025 52 mins
How do you balance personal struggles, military service, and entrepreneurship while staying true to yourself? In this deep and unfiltered conversation, Deny Caballero and Dave Fielding dive into the raw realities of mental health, divorce, and resilience—and how storytelling can be a powerful tool for healing.
🔥 Inside This Episode:
✅ Mental health in the military—the silent battles no one talks about
✅ The emotional toll of deployment, divorce, and transition
✅ How vulnerability and authenticity can help veterans heal
✅ Suicide awareness & the importance of support systems
✅ The power of podcasting & storytelling in overcoming struggles
💥 If you’re a veteran, first responder, entrepreneur, or someone seeking real talk on resilience, this episode is for you!
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Chapters
00:00 The Arrival of New Beginnings
03:02 Navigating the Podcasting Landscape
05:57 The Journey of a Green Beret
08:52 Struggles with Mental Health and Suicide
11:51 The Impact of Divorce on Mental Health
14:56 Finding Stability Amidst Chaos
17:55 The Importance of Authenticity in Storytelling
21:52 Deployment Decisions and Personal Struggles
25:09 The Weight of the Mission
30:41 The Highs and Lows of Deployment
35:44 Coping with Return and COVID
42:41 Finding Strength in Vulnerability
48:50 Life Lessons and Moving Forward
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