Veteran Voices: SITREP -Episode 48

In this powerful episode of Veteran Voices, we sit down with Alex Johnson, a combat veteran who shares his unfiltered journey from war, identity loss, and alcohol dependency to healing, accountability, and conscious leadership.

Alex opens up about the moment his marriage nearly ended, how alcohol became a coping mechanism after leaving the military, and what finally forced him to surrender control and seek help. He walks us through laying face-down on a therapist’s office floor, learning to remove the “armor” at home, and redefining what service, leadership, and strength really mean outside the uniform.

This conversation dives deep into:

Transitioning out of the military and losing structure, identity, and accountability

PTSD, alcohol use, and the danger of “being present but not available”

Why surrendering and therapy are not weakness

Conscious leadership vs. reactive living

Healthy accountability between veterans

Rebuilding marriage, fatherhood, and trust

Letting go of comparison and focusing on 1% growth

What real service looks like after the military

This episode is for veterans, spouses, leaders, and anyone navigating change, trauma, or personal growth. If you’ve ever felt stuck between who you were and who you’re supposed to become, this conversation is for you.

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