Can someone who feels completely broken build a life filled with peace, purpose, and hope?

In this inspiring episode of This Sober Vet, Navy Veteran Barry shares his remarkable journey from childhood trauma, addiction, and despair to lasting sobriety, faith, and a renewed mission of serving fellow Veterans.

Barry reflects on how his early experiences with alcohol, family history, and personal struggles shaped his addiction. He also shares the extraordinary moments that changed everything—including a life-changing encounter with a police officer that became a turning point in his recovery.

Today, Barry is dedicated to helping other Veterans find healing through faith, community, and the vision of Second Mission Veteran Sober House, providing support and hope for those rebuilding their lives after addiction.

The conversation also explores Barry's emotional journey of uncovering his family's military legacy and how reconnecting with that history strengthened his commitment to service.

Whether you're an active-duty service member, Veteran, first responder, family member, or someone struggling with addiction, Barry's story is proof that recovery can transform even the darkest chapters into a life of meaning and purpose.

In this episode:

• Life as a Navy Veteran
• Addiction and recovery
• Faith as a foundation for sobriety
• Family history and military legacy
• Second Mission Veteran Sober House
• Serving other Veterans after recovery
• Finding peace after trauma

Recovery isn't about erasing your past—it's about allowing it to become the foundation for helping someone else find hope.

Our mission is simple: Normalize sobriety with Veterans.

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What if your greatest strength wasn't found in Special Forces training—but in the decision to change your life?

In this inspiring episode of This Sober Vet, retired Army Green Beret Chris McPhee shares his remarkable journey from a difficult upbringing and street life to earning the Green Beret, overcoming addiction, and building a life centered on leadership, creativity, and service.

Chris reflects on the mental challenges of Special Forces selection, the mindset that helped him overcome adversity, and the lessons he learned while choosing sobriety. He explains why lasting transformation begins with changing how you think, surrounding yourself with the right people, and committing to growth every single day.

The conversation also explores Chris's work as an author, filmmaker, and storyteller, using media to preserve history, inspire others, and create meaningful conversations about resilience and service.

Whether you're an active-duty service member, Veteran, first responder, leader, or someone searching for freedom from addiction, Chris's story demonstrates that your past does not determine your future—your choices do.

In this episode:

• Life as an Army Green Beret
• Special Forces selection and resilience
• Addiction and sobriety
• Leadership through adversity
• The power of mindset
• Storytelling, documentaries, and giving back
• Building purpose after military service

The strongest transformation isn't becoming someone else—it's becoming the person you were always capable of being.

Our mission is simple: Normalize sobriety with Veterans.

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What happens when the stress of combat is followed by the pressures of a career in law enforcement?

In this powerful episode of This Sober Vet, Marine Veteran and former police officer Jon Kline shares his deeply personal journey through combat deployments, the challenges of serving in law enforcement, PTSD, alcohol addiction, and ultimately finding lasting sobriety and renewed purpose.

Jon reflects on the military drinking culture, the emotional weight carried long after deployment, and the moments that finally convinced him to seek a different path. He discusses the support of his wife, the importance of faith and brotherhood, and how innovative treatments, including ketamine-assisted therapy under medical supervision, became part of his healing journey.

Together, Joe, Dr. T, and Jon explore the importance of vulnerability, community, and asking for help before the burden becomes too heavy to carry alone.

Whether you're an active-duty service member, Veteran, first responder, family member, or someone struggling with trauma or addiction, Jon's story is a reminder that recovery is possible and that hope often begins with one honest conversation.

In this episode:

• Life as a Marine Veteran
• Combat deployments
• Transitioning to law enforcement
• PTSD and alcohol recovery
• Faith, family, and brotherhood
• Ketamine-assisted treatment under medical supervision
• Building a meaningful life after addiction

Healing doesn't mean forgetting the past—it means refusing to let it control your future.

Our mission is simple: Normalize sobriety with Veterans.

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