26. Surviving the Battle Within — One Veteran's Journey Through PTSD, Addiction, and Finding Peace w/ Jonny Mize

Send us Fan MailJonny Mize is a US Army combat veteran who served in Afghanistan from 2006 to 2007. When he came home, he was carrying invisible wounds — PTSD, anxiety, depression, and a darkness that nearly cost him his life. At his lowest point, he attempted suicide. But Jonny survived. He found Transcendental Meditation, and it changed everything. It worked so quickly and brought him so much peace that he became a certified TM teacher in San Diego, now serving veterans and first responders through the Resilient Warrior Program at Restore VFW Solana Beach. In this conversation, we talk about coming home from combat changed, navigating addiction and suicidal ideation, why Transcendental Meditation became his key to transformation, and how his healing is now rippling through entire families. Connect with Jonny Mize: •Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jonnyoptimize/ •Resilient Warrior Program : https://www.resilient-warriors.org/ •David Lynch Foundation: https://www.davidlynchfoundation.org/ Aloha and thank you for being here! Connect with The Sick Burn Podcast: •Website: https://www.sickburnpodcast.com •Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sickburnpod •TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sickburnpod •Threads: https://www.threads.net/@thomascraigviii 🎧 Mahalo for listening! If this episode connected with you, please: Subscribe to The Sick Burn Podcast so you never miss an episode. Share this conversation with someone navigating trauma, mental health struggles, or suicidal ideation. Follow us on social media for behind-the-scenes moments and updates. Credits: Hosted & Executive Produced by Thomas Craig VIII Produced by Voice & Video — Bill Lanzarotta Audio Engineer — Mickey Dixon Edited by — Kevin Graphics by — Jeff Lee Special Thanks — Jonny MizeDisclaimer: The opinions expressed in this podcast are solely those of the participants and do not necessarily represent those of The Sick Burn Podcast, its affiliates, or any organizations we are associated with. This podcast is for entertainment purposes only and should not be taken as professional advice. #SickBurnPodcast #VeteransStory #PTSD #MentalHealth #davidlynchfoundatiom #SuicidePrevention #TranscendentalMeditation #VeteranHealth #CombatVeteran #MentalHealthMatters #VeteranSupport #ResilientWarrior #HealingJourney #SurvivalStory #BattleWithin #Hope #Recovery #MilitaryMentalHealth #VeteransFirst #Inspiration #AlohaSupport the show