EPISODE · Dec 12, 2025 · 1H 39M
Chad
from Define Insanity · host Joe and Justin
Meet Chad, a seventh-generation soldier from rural Louisiana who enlisted in the Army at 17.He became an Army Ranger and deployed to both Afghanistan and Iraq.Chad was wounded in combat three times, earning three Purple Hearts.He opens up about the realities of war, the invisible injuries he brought home, and his long struggle with PTSD.Chad talks honestly about the difficulty of transitioning back into civilian life and the challenges that came with losing his identity after leaving the military.He shares the turning point that helped him begin to heal — finding purpose through supporting other veteransnavigating similar battles.Joe and Justin explore themes of resilience, service, trauma, identity, and what it looks like to rebuild your life from the inside out.This episode is raw, moving, and full of hard-earned wisdom from someone who has survived more than most—and chosen to use his story to help others. Thanks for listening to Define Insanity! If you enjoyed this episode, please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you’re listening. It helps more people find the show and join the conversation. Got a story or feedback? Email us at: [email protected] episodes drop every other Friday. Hosted by: Joe & JustinProduced & Edited by: KC Ellis
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This week, Joe and Justin sit down with Chad, a seventh-generation soldier and decorated Army Ranger from a small town in Louisiana. Chad enlisted at just 17, served in both Afghanistan and Iraq, and was wounded three separate times, earning three Purple Hearts for his service. But coming home brought a different kind of battle. Chad opens up about the struggle to transition back into civilian life, the weight of PTSD, and the moments that nearly broke him. He shares how he found purpose again by helping fellow veterans navigate their own invisible wounds — turning pain into service, and service into healing. It’s an honest, powerful conversation about duty, identity, resilience, and the long path back to yourself.
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