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Episode: From Combat To Community - Clear Path's Mission To Help Veterans Rebuild Their Lives - Ryan Woodruff : 165
Description: Ryan Woodruff shares his journey from a rootless childhood to finding purpose as CEO of Clear Path for Veterans, an organization dedicated to helping veterans transition from military to civilian life.• Moving frequently as a child created a desire for community and led to military enlistment at 17• Deployed to Iraq twice during Operation Iraqi Freedom, facing combat and losing fellow Marines• Military culture discouraged discussing mental health issues, leading to suppression and unhealthy coping• Struggled with alcoholism, isolation, and finding purpose after leaving the service• Found healing through community, spirituali...