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Today, I sit down for a very raw and honest conversation with Rob Wheeler, a 10-year Navy veteran and former law enforcement officer turned transformational coach. We talk about his journey from battling PTSD, depression, and a career-ending knee injury to building a new life based on discipline, personal development, and fitness. Mr. Wheeler shares how he transitioned from serving aboard the USS Roosevelt to opening a gym and coaching countless others—despite losing that gym during COVID.

We go deep into military culture and the dangerous cycles of toxic leadership, unchecked trauma, and the lack of real mentorship for young service members. Mr. Wheeler reflects on his own struggles within the ranks and later in civilian life, and how a brutal military environment and law enforcement career nearly cost him everything—including his marriage. Through all that, he found his calling in fitness and mindset coaching, using the gym as a tool for healing, structure, and long-term growth.

This episode is a look at how unprocessed trauma, the loss of identity after military service, and broken systems push veterans toward isolation and even suicide. However, it’s also about hope—how purpose and gratitude can change everything. Mr. Wheeler offers not just his story, but actionable guidance for veterans, first responders, and anyone struggling with anger, health, or loss of direction.

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