The Salad Bowl Podcast S1: Ep. 8 Warren

In this heartfelt episode of The Salad Bowl Podcast, your host Kevin sits down with Warren Leal, a 28-year veteran of the Louisiana National Guard, for a deeply personal and wide-ranging conversation.From the discipline of military service to the chaos and beauty of family life, Warren opens up about the transitions that come with hanging up the uniform and rediscovering purpose beyond the battlefield. We talk about the joys and challenges of fatherhood, the richness of world travel, and the mental hurdles many veterans face when stepping into civilian life.Warren’s story is filled with wisdom, laughter, and the kind of honest reflection that reminds us how layered and human we all are.Tune in for a journey through experience, identity, and the universal search for meaning—no matter where you come from or where you're headed.