Veterans: Rediscovering Connection and Inner Strengths with Garret Biss

Welcome to the Personal Development Trailblazers Podcast! In this episode, we’ll explore practical advice, inspiring stories, and actionable strategies to help veterans rebuild their sense of connection and reignite their inner power.  Garret Biss is a retired Marine Corps Pilot.  Post-retirement in 2015, Garret confronted challenges common among Veterans: anxiety, depression, and a sense of displacement. Turning to alcohol as a crutch, it wasn't until suicidal ideation took hold that he sought change. Rather than traditional addiction treatments, Garret's path was shaped by mentoring that emphasized self-worth, rediscovering identity, and tapping into inherent strengths. This approach not only alleviated his addictive behaviors but also reignited his passion for life. In 2017, he co-founded an addiction recovery residence in North Carolina. For this recovery residence, Garret designed the positivity-focused and strengths-based programming and curriculum which are deeply rooted in positive psychology and the principles of human flourishing. A TEDx Speaker, Garret is known for the insight into the unspoken trauma of military transition. As a professional recovery coach, Garret works exclusively with military Veterans. Acutely aware of the hurdles they face, he is driven to ensure that Veterans’ potential isn't overshadowed by emotional turmoil or addiction. Developed by Garret, ValiantPath™️ is a virtual program tailored specifically for Veterans, blending group coaching, one-on-one emotional processing, and evidence-based recovery methods. Connect with Garret  here: https://linkedin.com/in/gbbiss https://facebook.com/garretBissFan https://twitter.com/garretbiss https://youtube.com/@thrivingrecovery https://www.instagram.com/garretbiss https://garretbiss.com Grab the freebie here: https://thewarriorreset.com =================================== If you enjoyed this episode, remember to hit the like button and subscribe. Then share this episode with your friends. Thanks for watching the Personal Development Trailblazers Podcast. This podcast is part of the Digital Trailblazer family of podcasts. To learn more about Digital Trailblazer and what we do to help entrepreneurs, go to DigitalTrailblazer.com. Are you a coach, consultant, expert, or online course creator? Then we’d love to invite you to our FREE Facebook Group where you can learn the best strategies to land more high-ticket clients and customers.  Request to join here:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/profitablecoursecreators QUICK LINKS:  APPLY TO BE FEATURED: https://app.digitaltrailblazer.com/podcast-guest-application GET MORE CLIENTS: https://app.digitaltrailblazer.com/client-acquisition-accelerator-pdf DIGITAL TRAILBLAZER: https://digitaltrailblazer.com/ JOIN OUR FREE FACEBOOK GROUP: https://www.facebook.com/groups/profitablecoursecreators