This episode:  Warrior to Healer: Tom LaGrave’s Battle with Addiction and His Mission to Guide the Next Generation.   Here’s what you’ll learn about: Introduction and Initial Context (0:10) Host Drew Deraney discusses the linear path of life from childhood to adulthood and how internal circumstances can derail this path, leading to adversity. Drew introduces the concept of three types of men: one who doesn't see adversity, one who sees it as life happening to him, and one who sees it as an opportunity for growth. He asks Guest Thomas LaGrave to share a defining moment that transformed his life and how it impacted his professional and personal growth. Tom's Early Life and Military Service (3:16) Tom recounts his early life, starting with his first drink and drug at age 14 and his subsequent struggles with addiction. At age 18, Tom was kicked out of his father's house and joined the military, where he excelled in special forces training. Despite his success in the military, Tom continued to struggle with addiction, leading to his discharge after nine and a half years for drug use. Tom describes his return home and his father's ultimatum, which led him to enter a 90-day recovery facility. Transition to Recovery and Counseling (6:32) Tom explains the challenges of living life without drugs and alcohol, having been trained in the military to suppress emotions. At about a year into his recovery, Tom felt a fear of failure and the possibility of incarceration if he couldn't figure out how to live without substances. He decided to become an overnight counselor at a recovery facility for adolescents to learn how to live life and understand emotions. Over four years, Tom gained valuable insights and began a journey dedicated to helping adolescents transition to adulthood. Professional Development and Education (9:53) Tom discusses his transition from the recovery facility to becoming the director of a Boys and Girls Club, where he worked with children aged six to 18. Despite initial feelings of disrespect, he committed to staying and helping the children, which led to a better understanding of their needs. Recognizing his lack of formal education, Tom returned to school to obtain a bachelor's, master's, and certification in his field. He emphasizes the importance of being able to answer the questions and needs of the children he worked with, leading to his dedication to lifelong learning. Relapse and Personal Growth (11:53) Tom shares his experience of relap...