How a Marine Blast Survivor Turned Trauma Into Art with Timothy Colomer

What happens when survival on the battlefield is only the beginning of the fight? Today Aaron Hale sits down with Marine Corps EOD Gunnery Sergeant (Ret.) Timothy Colomer, who survived the blast of multiple IEDs and lived to tell the tale. From a hazardous substance mission in Congress to running nonstop EOD missions in Al Anbar, Tim reveals the realities of war that few civilians ever hear. But the real battle began after he came home...  Struggling with a TBI, PTSD, and survivor's guilt, Tim searched for healing through many kinds of therapy and, ultimately—art. Today, through Little Dog Art Studios, he channels pain, rage, and resilience onto the canvas, creating powerful works that resonate with veterans and trauma survivors alike. If you've ever faced demons that wouldn't let go, this episode will show you how courage, creativity, and faith can turn darkness into light. 0:00 Intro 1:16 From Marine EOD Tech to "Re-Engineered Carnivore" 3:37 EOD brotherhood stories 7:01 Why Timothy joined the Marines 14:00 Discovering EOD 16:20 In EOD school on 9/11 23:54 Deploying to Iraq 30:41 The blast that changed everything 38:13 Living with TBI, spinal compression, and invisible wounds 42:28 The harder fight at home 47:20 Discovering painting as therapy and building Little Dog Art Studios 56:31 How art helps other veterans 59:28 Balancing dark work with dog portraits 1:06:37 The Warrior PATHH program and releasing survivor's guilt 1:12:28 Countdown to Impact 1:18:49 Where to find Timothy and his art Resources Mentioned: Timothy's Art: https://www.littledogartstudios.art/ 📣 Use code PET50 for a limited time for podcast listeners to receive $50 off a custom pet portrait Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/littledogartstudioshouston/  📽️ Catch Timothy's art featured in The Beast of Trinity Texas: https://thebeastoftrinitytexas.com/ Warrior PATHH Program:  https://bouldercrest.org/program/warrior-pathh/  Books: 📚 The Bible 📚 Man's Search for Meaning by Viktor Frankl 📚 Biographies of George Washington and Abraham Lincoln -------------------------------------------------- Point of Impact isn't just a podcast—it's a battle cry. Hear raw, real stories of warriors, risk-takers, and everyday legends who turned adversity into fuel. Catch more real, raw conversations:  🛡️ Point of Impact Podcast → https://pointofimpactpod.com/ 🛡️ Apple Podcasts → https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/point-of-impact-with-aaron-hale/id1681213789 🔥 Book Aaron to speak → https://calendly.com/aaronhale/new-meeting 👇 Let's connect: IG → https://www.instagram.com/aclayhale/ FB → https://www.facebook.com/aclayhale LinkedIn → https://linkedin.com/in/aaron-hale-1861477  Check this out for more → https://linktr.ee/aaronhalepointofimpact