After leaving the military, 26 year Navy Seal veteran, William didn’t just hang up the uniform—he stripped away the expectations, the identity, and the pressure to “just move on.”

What came next? A raw, honest rebuild.

In this episode of the Great Guns Podcast, we sit down with William to unpack the truth about transition—the emotional weight of starting again, the real fear behind reinvention, and how he learned to turn discomfort into direction.

This isn’t polished. This isn’t a highlight reel.

It’s the story of a veteran finding his footing—one small, terrifying step at a time.

🎖️ From military service to mental resilience

💥 From burnout to breakthrough

🎯 From self-doubt to purpose-driven momentum

Whether you’re still serving, recently out, or just trying to find your place in this messy world—William’s story will hit home.

🔊 SOUND BITES

🗣️ “You don’t have to have it all figured out—just be willing to start.”

🗣️ “Leaving the forces was like losing my identity. But that loss made space for something real.”

🗣️ “Growth starts the second you stop pretending you’re fine.”

🗣️ “There’s strength in saying, ‘I don’t know who I am right now.’ That’s where the work begins.”

✅ TAKEAWAYS

• Why identity loss after service is more common (and more brutal) than most admit
• The myth of “just cracking on” — and how it keeps veterans stuck in silence
• How vulnerability is a weapon, not a weakness
• Why small actions and honest conversations create lasting transformation
• The power of slowing down, recalibrating, and rebuilding from the inside out

🎧 Available now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts & all major platforms.

🔥 This one’s not just for veterans—it’s for anyone who’s had to start over.

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