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EPISODE · Feb 26, 2026 · 27 MIN

EP142: Broken Soldier, Healing Man: Rebuilding After War, Loss & Identity Collapse with Paul B. Miller

from Into the Unknown · host Jeremy Swick

On this episode of "Into the Unknown" What happens when the war ends but the battles inside don’t? In this raw and vulnerable episode Paul B. Miller shares his journey from decorated soldier to broken man, and the long, painful climb back to himself. After 16 years of service, three deployments, and a medical discharge that left him physically debilitated and emotionally shattered, Paul was left with one question: Who am I without the uniform?In conversation with host Jeremy Swick, Paul opens up about growing up in a deeply wounded home, how the military became both his salvation and escape, and the unraveling that followed his return to civilian life. From alcoholism and PTSD to spiritual awakening and the creation of his free program, Uncivilized Rebirth, Paul reveals what it takes to stop running and start healing. If you've ever questioned your identity, carried invisible wounds, or needed permission to start again this conversation is for you.Follow Us:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram @Pod.IntotheUnknown⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook - Into the Unknown⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Paul B. Miller:Instagram: https://instagram.com/Uncivilized RebirthTikTok: https://tiktok.com/@UncivilizedRebirth LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/paul-miller-420021273 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@uncivilizedrebirthAre you looking to start a podcast? Check out my free "Jump Start to Podcasting Guide" or reach out!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Here!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

On this episode of "Into the Unknown" What happens when the war ends but the battles inside don’t? In this raw and vulnerable episode Paul B. Miller shares his journey from decorated soldier to broken man, and the long, painful climb back to himself. After 16 years of service, three deployments, and a medical discharge that left him physically debilitated and emotionally shattered, Paul was left with one question: Who am I without the uniform?In conversation with host Jeremy Swick, Paul opens up about growing up in a deeply wounded home, how the military became both his salvation and escape, and the unraveling that followed his return to civilian life. From alcoholism and PTSD to spiritual awakening and the creation of his free program, Uncivilized Rebirth, Paul reveals what it takes to stop running and start healing. If you've ever questioned your identity, carried invisible wounds, or needed permission to start again this conversation is for you.Follow Us:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram @Pod.IntotheUnknown⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook - Into the Unknown⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Paul B. Miller:Instagram: https://instagram.com/Uncivilized RebirthTikTok: https://tiktok.com/@UncivilizedRebirth LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/paul-miller-420021273 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@uncivilizedrebirthAre you looking to start a podcast? Check out my free "Jump Start to Podcasting Guide" or reach out!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Here!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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