From Combat to Conservation Part 1 with Jimmy Armel

Trigger Warning: This episode contains discussions of war, PTSD, suicide, addiction, self-harm, and graphic violence.Jimmy from Knot Lucky joins Barely Famous in part 1 of this conversation for a raw and emotional conversation about life before, during, and after serving as an Army Ranger in Iraq and Afghanistan. What starts as a discussion about his nonprofit taking veterans offshore fishing quickly turns into a deeper conversation about combat, PTSD, addiction, brain injuries, and surviving some of the darkest moments of his life.Jimmy shares how fishing became the one thing that kept him going, eventually leading him to create Knit Lucky a nonprofit helping veterans heal while honoring fallen service members through great white shark tagging and research. The episode also dives into propaganda, media narratives, misconceptions about war, and the realities many veterans face after coming home.Follow Jimmy Here and for more information on Knot Lucky check out https://knotlucky.org/Get your Fatherless Behavior Tour Tickets HereFor full video episodes head to patreon.com/kaillowryThanks for supporting the show by checking out the sponsors!Nutrafol: Start your hair growth journey with Nutrafol nutrafol.com promo code FAMOUSQuince: Give yourself the luxury you deserve with Quince! Go to quince.com/famousTo find the right home for you head to apartments.comProgressive: To get your auto insurance quote head to progressive.comDirect TV: Go to directv.com/genrepacks and sign up today.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.