🎙️ Episode 20 – Shipwreck, Survival, and Second Chances: The Story of Nick Rahn

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In this gripping episode of The Lion Counseling Podcast, Mark Odland sits down with Air Force veteran, adventurer, and mental health advocate Nick Rahn, founder of Warrior’s Next Adventure. From a near-death moment in the Boundary Waters to being shipwrecked in the Atlantic Ocean, Nick's journey is one of raw pain, gritty survival, and unexpected redemption.

Nick shares how a misfire changed the direction of his life, opening the door to purpose, brotherhood, and global adventure. He opens up about childhood trauma, military stress, relational breakdowns, and what it really takes to rebuild from the bottom.

Through MMA, mountain climbing, helping fellow veterans, and a high-seas rescue that can only be described as miraculous, Nick shows us that it’s possible to rewrite the ending—even after everything seems lost.

🔍 In This Episode, You’ll Hear:

• What happened the moment Nick hit his breaking point—and the shocking twist that changed everything
• Why childhood wounds echo into adulthood, and how to start healing them
• How Nick survived alone in the wilderness—and later, in a life raft in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean
• What men can learn from radical honesty and emotional ownership
• The healing power of adrenaline, brotherhood, and storytelling
• Nick’s six principles for turning rock bottom into transformation

💥 If you’ve ever felt broken, stuck, or like the world would be better without you—this episode is your reminder that your story isn’t over.

Learn more about Nick’s nonprofit: https://warriorsnextadventure.com
Watch the PBS documentary: Defying Death on the Atlantic

About the Show:
The Lion Counseling Podcast helps men escape the cages that hold them back and become the lions they were created to be. Hosted by Mark Odland, Certified EMDR Therapist, and Zack Carter, Counselor & Coach, we tackle real issues—masculinity, trauma, addiction, identity, purpose, marriage, and faith—with honesty, clarity, and courage.

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