EPISODE · Aug 14, 2025 · 39 MIN
Thomas J. LaGrave Jr., James DeJulio, Dr. Brandon Richland | Office Hours #769
from Office Hours with David Meltzer
Thomas J. LaGrave Jr. Thomas J. LaGrave Jr. is a bestselling author, licensed clinical social worker, and founder of Honor Bound Academy, a year-long program in Sonoma, California, focused on healing and mentorship for adolescent boys. With over 35 years of experience, including as a former Hospital Corpsman with the U.S. Navy SEALs, LaGrave has worked with more than 3,000 young men, specializing in adolescent mental health and the transition to adulthood. A recovering addict with over 30 years of sobriety, he combines personal experience with clinical expertise to address the struggles faced by today’s youth. LaGrave is the author of The Bell Tolls For Thee and the upcoming Special Welfare. Social Warfare (Nov 2024), and regularly appears in the media to advocate for mental wellness and leadership in young men. James DeJulio James DeJulio is the Co-Founder and CEO of Tongal, an on-demand creative studio that connects talent from around the world to bring bold content projects to life. Under his leadership, Tongal has built a global community of over 160,000 creatives in more than 175 countries, producing billions of views for major brands like LEGO, Disney, Sony, and NBCUniversal. One of Tongal’s standout projects, Piece by Piece—Pharrell Williams’ life story told through LEGO animation—was created with contributions from over 100 Tongal artists and marked the first theatrical film made in collaboration with a creator platform. Dr. Brandon Richland Dr. Brandon Richland is a Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon in Southern California, known for his precision, excellence, and patient-focused care. A top graduate of Saint Louis University School of Medicine, he earned numerous honors before completing a highly competitive plastic surgery residency at UC Irvine, where he became the only two-time recipient of its academic achievement award. Dr. Richland creates personalized treatment plans for each patient, offering both surgical and non-surgical options at his state-of-the-art facilities in Fountain Valley, Woodland Hills, Las Vegas, and soon Newport Beach. His commitment to innovation and modern techniques ensures the highest standard of care, helping patients achieve natural, refined results while feeling their best.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Thomas J. LaGrave Jr. Thomas J. LaGrave Jr. is a bestselling author, licensed clinical social worker, and founder of Honor Bound Academy, a year-long program in Sonoma, California, focused on healing and mentorship for adolescent boys. With over 35 years of experience, including as a former Hospital Corpsman with the U.S. Navy SEALs, LaGrave has worked with more than 3,000 young men, specializing in adolescent mental health and the transition to adulthood. A recovering addict with over 30 years of sobriety, he combines personal experience with clinical expertise to address the struggles faced by today’s youth. LaGrave is the author of The Bell Tolls For Thee and the upcoming Special Welfare. Social Warfare (Nov 2024), and regularly appears in the media to advocate for mental wellness and leadership in young men. James DeJulio James DeJulio is the Co-Founder and CEO of Tongal, an on-demand creative studio that connects talent from around the world to bring bold content projects to life. Under his leadership, Tongal has built a global community of over 160,000 creatives in more than 175 countries, producing billions of views for major brands like LEGO, Disney, Sony, and NBCUniversal. One of Tongal’s standout projects, Piece by Piece—Pharrell Williams’ life story told through LEGO animation—was created with contributions from over 100 Tongal artists and marked the first theatrical film made in collaboration with a creator platform. Dr. Brandon Richland Dr. Brandon Richland is a Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon in Southern California, known for his precision, excellence, and patient-focused care. A top graduate of Saint Louis University School of Medicine, he earned numerous honors before completing a highly competitive plastic surgery residency at UC Irvine, where he became the only two-time recipient of its academic achievement award. Dr. Richland creates personalized treatment plans for each patient, offering both surgical and non-surgical options at his state-of-the-art facilities in Fountain Valley, Woodland Hills, Las Vegas, and soon Newport Beach. His commitment to innovation and modern techniques ensures the highest standard of care, helping patients achieve natural, refined results while feeling their best. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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