From Soldier to Chaplain: What Nobody Tells You About Coming Home | Raw Minds S2 Ep. 70

What does healing look like after war? Who helps the helpers when they break? And how do men face the pain they’ve buried for decades?In this soul-level conversation, Erick sits down with Chaplain Sy Alli—a man who served with honor and now leads with heart. From military combat to mental health recovery, Sy’s journey reveals what happens when strength collapses, faith is tested, and identity is shattered.He doesn’t speak in theory. He speaks from scars.They explore the unspoken trauma many veterans carry, how emotions were trained out of them, and what it takes to finally feel again. Sy opens up about grief, loss, suicidal thoughts, and how his work as a chaplain is not about preaching—it’s about presence.You’ll hear about his book Out of the Storm, his work with the PHIT Squad, and why leadership today must begin with vulnerability.This episode is for men who are tired of pretending. For fathers, soldiers, helpers, and healers. For those ready to stop performing and start processing.Whether you’re a veteran, a man in crisis, or someone who’s never told the full truth out loud—this episode will meet you where you are and help you move forward.BOOKS / COURSES / PRODUCTSOut of the Storm – https://phitsquad.com/product/out-of-the-storm-ebook/CHAPLAIN SY ALLI – LINKSWebsite – http://www.phitsquad.com/LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/syalliX (Twitter) – https://x.com/syalli1Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/ChaplainSyAlliBONUS SHOUTOUT – J4T JUNK REMOVALThanks to J4T Junk Removal for doing great work in the Vancouver area.Website – https://www.j4tjunkremoval.com/RAW MINDS PODCAST LINKSYouTube – https://youtube.com/@rawminds-cs3ciSpotify – https://open.spotify.com/show/3I7hBJgYDdS8UQpbMl9bdtInstagram – https://www.instagram.com/rawmindspodcastTikTok – https://www.tiktok.com/@rawmindspodcastFacebook – https://www.facebook.com/share/1CRWJaV5qhWebsite – https://www.rawminds.caEmail – [email protected] HEALTH SUPPORTYou are not alone.Canada: 1 833 456 4566USA: 988 Suicide and Crisis LifelinePLUMBING SUPPORT (BC, CANADA)Need reliable plumbing?Sukh from Paradox Mechanical Ltd is Erick’s trusted plumber.Call: 604 719 3251