The best podcast for military veterans, police officers, firefighters, and first responders preparing for veteran transition and life after service. Helping you plan and implement strategies to prepare for your transition into civilian life. In this episode, Rob Poynter, a former law enforcement officer, fitness professional shares his experiences and challenges of life after service. Rob takes us on a journey through his early life, growing up as the son of a homicide detective and witnessing firsthand the burdens carried by those in law enforcement. He opens up about the pull between his love for fitness and health, and the calling to serve—eventually leading him into a career as a deputy sheriff and motor officer. But everything changed after a devastating motorcycle accident left Rob with career-ending injuries. What followed was a personal battle with Mental Health, identity loss, and transition out of the only life he had known. Rob reflects on how quickly a law enforcement or military career can end and the deep sense of being “cut adrift” that follows. Rob shares how psychedelic therapy became a transformative part of his healing process—helping him confront childhood Trauma, the cumulative weight of his first responder experiences, and the mental health struggles that many veterans and police officers silently endure.Rob’s story is one of service, loss, rediscovery, and giving back. Today, he’s focused on supporting others through Volunteering and sharing lessons learned about resilience, career change, and post-service purpose. Whether you’re a veteran, military member, law enforcement officer, or first responder facing your own transition, this conversation is a must-listen—a candid exploration of trauma, healing, and what it takes to build a meaningful life after service.
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