From living in a crawlspace as a homeless drug dealer to serving in elite military intelligence units and mentoring others through transition, Brett Anderson’s story is a stunning tale of transformation. On this episode of Veterans Voice Radio, Brett joins Don and Brandon to talk about how 9/11 sparked a shift in his life, how the military gave him purpose and discipline, and how that fire still fuels him as a leader, advocate, and intel trainer today.

The Broken Mirror: Voices of Veterans is a raw and unfiltered podcast hosted by Donald Dunn that dives deep into the real struggles of veterans facing trauma, transition, and mental health battles. Each episode features guests like William Stevens — combat veterans, authors, and advocates — who share their stories of resilience, survival, and rebuilding life beyond the uniform.

From battlefield memories and toxic leadership to personal redemption and advocacy, this show sheds light on the truth behind service, sacrifice, and the long road home. It’s not just about war — it’s about healing, hope, and the fight to live free from the shadows of the past.

If you’ve ever felt unseen, unheard, or forgotten, this is your rally point.

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In this powerful episode of Veteran Voice Radio, Donald Dunn sits down with Michael Allen — known as The Tactician Musician — to explore his transformation from Army combat engineer to Green Beret and now aspiring musician. Michael shares raw, unfiltered stories of deployments, leadership, sobriety, and finding peace through songwriting. From Afghanistan firefights to Nashville stages, his journey is one of resilience, authenticity, and a refusal to compromise his sound for the industry. Featuring the story behind his hit single War Machine, this episode dives deep into the realities of service, self-discovery, and chasing a dream.