Episode 44 - Discharge, Relapse and Service: A Navy SEAL’s Battle for Recovery

Do you need immediate help?Suicide Hotline - 988Substance Abuse and Mental Health hotline - 1-800-662-4357Want to reach out?Find us on:Instagram (@chapter3stigma)YouTube (@Chapter3Stigma)Chapter 3 Stigma Website & BlogReferenced in the PodcastHonor Bound AcademyThe Silmarillion by J.R.R. TolkienIn this episode of the Chapter 3 Stigma Podcast, Kyle welcomes guest Tom LaGrave, a licensed clinical social worker and former Navy SEAL. Tom shares his personal journey from military service to battling addiction and finding purpose through helping young people. He discusses the impact of early addiction, the struggles of recovery, and the spiritual and emotional growth necessary for lasting change. Tom also introduces his non-profit, Honor Bound Academy, and its mission to guide adolescents through a critical rite of passage. The conversation aims to inspire hope and offer guidance to those struggling with addiction, emphasizing the importance of love, community support, and a higher power.00:00 Introduction to the Chapter 3 Stigma Podcast01:37 Meet Tom: From Navy SEAL to Clinical Social Worker02:03 Tom's Journey Through Addiction and Recovery03:18 The Power of Shared Struggles in Recovery05:48 Tom's Early Addiction and Military Life07:39 Facing Consequences and Finding Purpose19:38 The Role of Spirituality in Recovery34:18 Relapse and Rediscovery36:37 Discovering a Life-Saving Book37:30 The Journey to Sobriety39:13 Spiritual Exploration and Understanding42:08 Relapse and Recovery49:13 The Role of Family in Recovery54:03 The Honor Bound Academy01:06:18 The Importance of Love in Recovery01:09:13 Final Thoughts and Resources