Dr. Tony Dice, Counselor Educator & Doctoral-Level Clinician, Navy SEAL, Fireman, Paramedic, Author and Recovering Addict

In this powerful episode of The Real ResQ Podcast, host Jason Quinn speaks with Dr. Tony Dice, a Counselor Educator & Doctoral-Level Clinician, Navy SEAL, Firefighter, Paramedic, Author and Recovering addict to share an unflinching story of service, struggle, and recovery.Dr. Dice walks listeners through his extraordinary journey to becoming a firefighter and paramedic, serving as a Navy SEAL, and ultimately finding his calling as a counselor. Along the way, he opens up about the cumulative toll of trauma, the role alcohol and drugs played in his life, and how unaddressed pain slowly evolved into addiction.The conversation dives deep into the realities of withdrawal, the fear and hope found in treatment, and the hard truth that recovery requires an all-in mindset. Dr. Dice introduces the concept of moral injury, discusses the importance of awareness in mental health, and explains how empathy—not judgment—became a cornerstone of both his healing and his work helping others.Now on the other side of addiction, Dr. Dice reflects on the honor and responsibility of being present for people at their lowest moments. His story is a candid reminder that strength isn’t about enduring in silence—it’s about recognizing when to ask for help.This episode is a raw, honest, and hopeful look at resilience, accountability, and recovery, and a message to anyone struggling that help is available and life on the other side is possible.If you or someone you love is struggling, this conversation matters. Enjoy!This episode is powered by Vertical HeliCASTS.Thank you for sponsoring this episode of The Real ResQ: Axnes, Breeze-Eastern, ReadyBAR and The Real ResQ Store.Follow The Real ResQ on Facebook and Instagram and listen on Vertical HeliCASTS.drdicebook.comInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/dr.tonydice/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/robert.dice.5TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@dr.tonydiceYoutube - https://www.youtube.com/@bishopdicedefenseX - https://x.com/DrTonyDicePatreon - https://www.patreon.com/c/DrDice