Steven Aragón is a recreational therapist and a retired member of the Coast Guard.

Show Notes

0.00 Thank you to our sponsor visit am300.com/mettle

0.12  Intro

2:13 Welcome & Introduction of our guest Steven Aragón.

3:31 Big Foot or Extraterrestrial Aliens Conversation.

5:38 Steven Introducing himself, how he got into doing what he's doing.

6:26 Steven talking about Ski Trip for Disabled Veterans, 3 day ski trip.

10:14 Steven talking about his military experience.

13:28 Steven talking about the MWR (Morale Welfare and Recreation) Program a d explaining how it is with in the military for for members and their families.  All honorable discharged military members have access to the program.

16:56 Steven talking about life events that have defined who he is as a person.

19:32 Steven talks about Wild Land fire fighting, going out on Hot Shot Crews, "It was hard but we did it together."

20:15 Preston talking about forming a team and insulating yourself through hard times.

20:46 Steven talking about how having a team has meant to him.

21:09 Camaraderie

22:50 Preston talking about respect he has for all in uniform.

23:51 When you're not alone during sucky times, it makes sucky times a lot easier.

24:17 Talking about suffering and hardship, how it makes you stronger.

25:36 Steven talking about empathy and how it has helped his journey.

26:54 Making the choice to serve others! This is who you are. We need more people like this in life!

28:07 Steve talking about how helping Veterans realize that they are unbroken has impacted his life.

29:48 We aren't tied to our triggers, we can make a different choice. Use what Natures Given US!

31:56 Losing our Purpose when we get out of the Military.

32:40 Purpose of Service even though I can't stand you, I'll be here for you.

33:42 Steven talking about Core Values of having community and giving back to that community

35:30 If I'm not being of service then I'm not being my authentic self.

36:12 Reflection of screwing up and find the ways to grow.

36:30 Letting insecurities get in the way of caring for others.

38:08 Wearing a mask realizing that taking it off is the key.

39:14 People who must serve others, we are not aware of the number of people who just want to help others.

40:20 If you feel Broken, if you feel Hopeless, You are not Alone.  There are people out there who want to help you.

40:56 Preston sharing his story of co-worker soldier that took his own life recently.

42:02 Steven's 30 second message:  I'm here, you don't have to say anything, just know you are not alone.

43:54 To reach Steven contact him [email protected]

45:24 Thank you for being here, please share this podcast with someone you know who could benefit by it. You can find us on Instagram, facebook and twitter @mettlementality

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