Veteran Triumphs Over Silent Struggle: Winning The War After The War
DEC 5, 202554 MIN
Veteran Triumphs Over Silent Struggle: Winning The War After The War
DEC 5, 202554 MIN
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<p><strong>From Silence to Strength: A Veteran's Journey</strong></p><p>In this episode of Real Men Feel, host Andy Grant interviews Louis Stockley Jr., an army veteran, father, coach, and founder of Before 22. Louis shares his story of serving 17 years in military and federal service, facing emotional shutdowns, and nearly losing his family to his video game addiction. He discusses the pressures of masculinity, how the military shaped him, and the harrowing experiences of transitioning to civilian life. </p><p>Louis also talks about his turning point and the creation of Before 22, a movement to help veterans find purpose, brotherhood, and support before falling into severe mental health crises. </p><p>Join Andy and Louis as they explore the importance of vulnerability, brotherhood, and service in reclaiming one's life and voice.</p><p>00:00 Military Programming and Emotional Suppression<br>00:40 Introduction to Real Men Feel and Guest Louis Stockley Jr.<br>01:27 Louis Stockley's Military Background and Early Challenges<br>03:13 Lessons in Masculinity and Military Discipline<br>07:55 A Painful Lesson in Commitment<br>10:17 Transitioning to Civilian Life<br>18:28 Struggles with Trust and Isolation<br>21:32 The Turning Point: Overcoming Video Game Addiction<br>28:01 Discovering the Power of Fitness<br>29:00 Helping a Friend in Need<br>32:56 The Impact of Brotherhood<br>35:32 Facing Personal Challenges<br>38:10 Understanding Veterans' Struggles<br>41:18 The Mission of Before 22<br>47:33 Encouraging Vulnerability and Seeking Help<br>52:33 Final Thoughts and Resources</p><p><strong>Connect with Louis</strong><br>LinkedIn — <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/lstockley/">https://www.linkedin.com/in/lstockley/</a><br>Louis on TikTok — <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@vetcoachlouis">https://www.tiktok.com/@vetcoachlouis</a><br>Before 22 — <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@before22aday">https://www.tiktok.com/@before22aday</a><br>Louis on IG — <a href="https://www.instagram.com/vetcoachlouis">https://www.instagram.com/vetcoachlouis</a><br>Before 22 — <a href="https://www.instagram.com/before22aday/">https://www.instagram.com/before22aday/</a></p><p><strong>Connect with Andy and the Real Men Feel Podcast:</strong><br>Join me and connect with other like-minded men in the<br>Authentic AF Community | <a href="http://realmenfeel.org/group">http://realmenfeel.org/group</a><br>Instagram | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/realmenfeelshow/">@realmenfeelshow</a> & <a href="https://www.instagram.com/theandygrant/">@theandygrant</a><br>Andy Grant | <a href="https://theandygrant.com/">https://theandygrant.com</a> for coaching, healing, and book info!<br>Real Men Feel | <a href="http://realmenfeel.org">http://</a><a href="http://realmenfeel.org">realmenfeel.org</a><br>YouTube | <a href="https://www.youtube.com/realmenfeel">https://youtube.com/realmenfeel</a></p><p>#RealMenFeel ep 382</p>
