EPISODE · Jul 6, 2026 · 2H 34M
Episode 194 | "Answering The Hard Questions" (Feat. Devin Fish)
from Permission To Speak Freely · host Damon Leggins and Andamo McCullough
**Listener Discretion** This episode contains discussions about suicide, mental health, prostitution, pornography, trauma, and religious faith that may be difficult for some listeners. This week, the guys sit down with Army veteran and author Devin Fish, whose memoir, Answering the Hard Questions, takes readers through a life marked by poverty, constant change, broken relationships, self-hatred, and ultimately, redemption. Devin opens up about growing up in Rockford, Illinois, moving from school to school, joining the Army to escape his circumstances, and the experiences that forced him to confront some of the darkest moments of his life. The conversation explores mental health, loneliness, romance scams, pornography, prostitution, faith, identity, and what it really takes to rebuild yourself after believing you're beyond saving. The guys also dive into the creative process behind writing a deeply personal memoir, the discipline required to tell your story honestly, and why helping just one person can make sharing your story worth it. Whether you've ever struggled with purpose, questioned your faith, battled your own inner voice, or simply wondered how someone finds hope after years of self-destruction, this is a conversation you won't want to miss. Do you have “Do Better” that you want us to review on a future episode? Reach out at [email protected] Stay connected with us: https://linktr.ee/Ptsfpodcast Stay connected with Devin Fish: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/devin.fish.79 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@9d7fish Picks of the Week: Answering the Hard Questions (Devin Fish) - https://www.youtube.com/@9d7fish A Man at Arms (Steven Pressfield) - https://www.amazon.com/dp/0393540979?lv=shuf&channelId=500&plpRedirect=mhFallback PTSF Theme music: Produced by Lim0
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**Listener Discretion** This episode contains discussions about suicide, mental health, prostitution, pornography, trauma, and religious faith that may be difficult for some listeners. This week, the guys sit down with Army veteran and author Devin Fish, whose memoir, Answering the Hard Questions, takes readers through a life marked by poverty, constant change, broken relationships, self-hatred, and ultimately, redemption. Devin opens up about growing up in Rockford, Illinois, moving from school to school, joining the Army to escape his circumstances, and the experiences that forced him to confront some of the darkest moments of his life. The conversation explores mental health, loneliness, romance scams, pornography, prostitution, faith, identity, and what it really takes to rebuild yourself after believing you're beyond saving. The guys also dive into the creative process behind writing a deeply personal memoir, the discipline required to tell your story honestly, and why helping just one person can make sharing your story worth it. Whether you've ever struggled with purpose, questioned your faith, battled your own inner voice, or simply wondered how someone finds hope after years of self-destruction, this is a conversation you won't want to miss. Do you have “Do Better” that you want us to review on a future episode? Reach out at [email protected] Stay connected with us: https://linktr.ee/Ptsfpodcast Stay connected with Devin Fish: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/devin.fish.79 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@9d7fish Picks of the Week: Answering the Hard Questions (Devin Fish) - https://www.youtube.com/@9d7fish A Man at Arms (Steven Pressfield) - https://www.amazon.com/dp/0393540979?lv=shuf&channelId=500&plpRedirect=mhFallback PTSF Theme music: Produced by Lim0
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Episode 194 | "Answering The Hard Questions" (Feat. Devin Fish)
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