Honor Guard Coffee Supporting Veterans and Service Dogs

Steven Ferguson, Marine Corps veteran and founder of Honorguard Coffee, shares his journey from deployment to navigating the challenges of civilian life. He discusses how his service dog and alternative therapies helped him find healing and purpose. Inspired by his own struggles, Steven created Honorguard Coffee to break down barriers for veterans seeking service dogs and support. By combining entrepreneurship and advocacy, Steven is addressing the veteran suicide crisis and empowering grassroots organizations to make a real difference. This episode highlights resilience, the power of community, and innovative solutions to tackle mental health challenges. 01:00 - Steven's Marine Corps journey and deployments 05:30 - Challenges transitioning to civilian life after a medical retirement 12:00 - Finding healing through a service dog and alternative therapies 20:45 - The birth of Honor Guard Coffee and its mission 30:00 - Supporting grassroots organizations in combating veteran suicide 36:15 - Advice for veterans finding community and purposeLinks & ResourcesVeteran Suicide & Crisis Line: Dial 988, then press 1 Website: https://honorguardcoffee.com Follow Honorguard Coffee on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Honorguard-Coffee/61550838926220/ Follow Honorguard Coffee on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/honorguard_coffee/ Follow Honorguard Coffee on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/honor-guard-inc Follow Steven Ferguson on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sferguson0352/TranscriptView the transcript for this episode.