“You’re not alone.” That powerful message drives Marine Corps veteran and mental health advocate JMach, and it’s the heartbeat of this raw and inspiring episode of the VET S.O.S. Military Transition Resources Show.

In this candid conversation, hosts Shawn Welsh and Keith Cassant welcome JMach, founder of The JMach Podcast and creator of The Sandbox, a grassroots in-person community supporting veterans and first responders through open dialogue, shared trauma, and healing. From childhood adversity to a derailed dream of becoming a police officer, JMach opens up about his deep descent into darkness and how therapy—and the power of story—brought him back to life.

We dive deep into what Veteran Mental Health really looks like. This isn’t about surface-level support or lip service. It’s about digging into childhood wounds, the guilt of not deploying to combat, the daily battles with isolation, and the weight of leadership in silence. JMach challenges the stigma, shares what therapy actually requires, and unpacks how finding the right community can be life-saving.

💡 Topics We Cover:

• Why trauma often begins before the uniform

• How therapy saved JMach—and why it’s not one-size-fits-all

• The myth of “men don’t cry” and how it holds us back

• What families need to know about supporting loved ones with PTSD or depression

• The birth of The Sandbox and the power of in-person connection

• Why being vulnerable might be your greatest act of leadership

🎧 Whether you’re a veteran, spouse, first responder, or supporter, this episode is your reminder that healing begins with honest conversation.

📍 Learn more and connect with JMach: www.jmachpodcast.org
🔗 Explore VET S.O.S. shows and resources: www.vetsospodcast.com

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Event Date

Event Date: 2025-09-30

Start Time: 19:00:00 EST

End Time: 19:30:00 EST