Episode 11 : "Carbon Fiber" John Edward Heath on Escaping a Victim Mentality, Leaving a Legacy that People Will Remember

John Edward Heath, otherwise known as "Carbon Fiber John" has a must hear story. John grew up in and out of the foster care system in the DC area. He then went on to serve in the Marine Corps, and after became a trusted coach and mentor at The Naval Academy. Throughout his time of service, John lost both his best friend and significant other to suicide. On top of all of this, John was in an accident that left him losing his leg.  Through all of this adversity became a man who wants to be seen as nothing more than a human, "John Edward Heath", instead of the tragedies he has faced. Today, John is a Paralympic athlete training for the 2024 and 2026 Paralympics in Track & Field and Parasnowboarding. Brandt and John talk about the destruction of a victim mentality and how vulnerability plays a part in escaping this viscous cycle. They talk about leaving a legacy for their loved ones who took their lives, and the legacy they want to leave for others.