Episode 93: The One About Back From the Edge ft. Brandon Shipley

What happens when life knocks you down again and again and you still choose to get back up?In this episode of Jew From The Lou, I sit down with Brandon Shipley for a deeply personal conversation about military service, trauma, addiction, recovery, love, and what it means to keep moving forward.Brandon shares his experience with a traumatic brain injury, the loss and guilt he carried from his time in the military, and his journey through alcohol addiction, hospitalization, rehab, and rebuilding his life.We also talk about the people and purpose that helped him keep going, from the love he has for his wife to the sense of community and fulfillment he finds through cooking and serving others.At its core, Back From the Edge is a conversation about resilience, recovery, and taking life one step at a time.Because as Brandon reminds us, “Life gets hard, but it gets better. Keep moving forward, one step at a time.”This episode reflects Brandon’s personal experiences and perspective as shared during the conversation.This is the Jew From The Lou Podcast, where real stories meet real inspiration.Connect with Jew From The Lou: 📱 Instagram: @jewfromthelou 📱 TikTok: @jewfromthelou 📱 YouTube: @jewfromthelou#JewFromTheLou #BackFromTheEdge #Sobriety #VeteranStories #TBI #MentalHealth #AddictionRecovery #Resilience #PersonalGrowth #StLouis