This week on the VET S.O.S. Military Transition Resources Show, we sit down with Marine Corps veteran, mental health advocate, and host of The JMach Podcast, JMach—a man on a mission to change the narrative around Veteran Mental Health.

After a failed attempt to become a police officer, a painful injury, and an identity crisis post-service, JMach spiraled into a dark place. But through therapy, community, and raw self-reflection, he found a path to healing. Today, he leads powerful conversations with veterans and first responders—on and off the mic—proving that vulnerability is not weakness; it’s strength.

In this unfiltered episode, Shawn, Keith, and JMach talk about:

• The mental health stigma in military and veteran communities

• How therapy works (and what happens when it doesn’t)

• Why childhood trauma plays a major role in veteran struggles

• The danger of isolation and the myth that meds “fix it all”

• How The Sandbox connects people who feel unseen

• Why families need to be educated, supportive—and protect their own mental health too

Whether you're in uniform, recently transitioned, or years removed from service, this is a conversation you don't want to miss. “You're not alone.”

🎧 For more from JMach, visit www.jmachpodcast.org
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