In this episode we sit down with Army Veteran James Espinoza. We dive deep in depression, mental-illness, and ways to help combat both. James shares his experience with suicide in the loss of his older brother, a retired Army Officer, and how it mentally challenged him. We discuss the importance of finding your purpose and the dangers of holding your demons too close to the chest. James stresses the importance of being open with yourself and finding comfort in those around you.
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James is an Army Veteran and Police Officer/First Responder. He joined the Army at 18 years old following in his older brothers footsteps. After having served James experienced truly significant events in which his Father had passed and his older brother, a retired Army Officer. The loss of his brother has inspired him to help other veterans and first responders through his non-profit mentorship, The Veteran Mentor Project. James is determined to help those struggling with depression, mental-illness, and various other traumas by creating a "tribe" like community in which veterans can come together.