EPISODE · Jun 28, 2026 · 27 MIN
Rebuilding Identity After Trauma: Lessons from a Combat Veteran | The Making of Me
from THE MAKING OF ME · host Aro Benaiah Kehinde
What happens when the life you built — and the identity you knew — falls completely apart?In this deeply moving episode of The Making of Me Podcast, former Air Force EOD technician Benjamin Lee shares his powerful journey from the battlefield to battling PTSD and addiction, and ultimately his search for an entirely new identity.🎯 In this episode, you'll discover:Benjamin's journey as an Air Force EOD technician and the toll of combatHow he confronted PTSD and addiction in the aftermath of serviceThe transformative power of doing the inner "shadow work" to rebuild your sense of selfWhy confronting your darkest moments is essential to true healingHow to navigate major life transitions, loss, and reinvention with couragePractical insights for veterans and those who love them on the path to healingWhether you're a veteran, in transition, or simply searching for a new sense of self — this episode is essential listening for your own journey of reinvention.🔗 Learn more about Benjamin Lee & The Initiation Source: https://www.theinitiationsource.com/🔗 Connect with Benjamin Lee on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/benjaminjohnlee/📌 Don't forget to:👍 Like this video if it moved you🔔 Subscribe so you never miss an episode💬 Comment below — What's one part of your identity you've had to rebuild after a major life transition?#CombatVeteran #PTSD #MakingOfMePodcast #BenjaminLee #ShadowWork #Podcast #VeteranSupport #IdentityRebuilding #Addiction #Healing #Resilience #MentalHealth #Transformation #PersonalGrowth #Reinvention
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What happens when the life you built — and the identity you knew — falls completely apart?In this deeply moving episode of The Making of Me Podcast, former Air Force EOD technician Benjamin Lee shares his powerful journey from the battlefield to battling PTSD and addiction, and ultimately his search for an entirely new identity.🎯 In this episode, you'll discover:Benjamin's journey as an Air Force EOD technician and the toll of combatHow he confronted PTSD and addiction in the aftermath of serviceThe transformative power of doing the inner "shadow work" to rebuild your sense of selfWhy confronting your darkest moments is essential to true healingHow to navigate major life transitions, loss, and reinvention with couragePractical insights for veterans and those who love them on the path to healingWhether you're a veteran, in transition, or simply searching for a new sense of self — this episode is essential listening for your own journey of reinvention.🔗 Learn more about Benjamin Lee & The Initiation Source: https://www.theinitiationsource.com/🔗 Connect with Benjamin Lee on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/benjaminjohnlee/📌 Don't forget to:👍 Like this video if it moved you🔔 Subscribe so you never miss an episode💬 Comment below — What's one part of your identity you've had to rebuild after a major life transition?#CombatVeteran #PTSD #MakingOfMePodcast #BenjaminLee #ShadowWork #Podcast #VeteranSupport #IdentityRebuilding #Addiction #Healing #Resilience #MentalHealth #Transformation #PersonalGrowth #Reinvention
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