The strongest warriors aren't the ones who never struggle—they're the ones who finally stop hiding.

EPISODE PREMISE

What happens when an elite Navy SEAL discovers the hardest battle isn't fought overseas—but inside himself? Dr. Tony Dice shares the deeply personal journey behind After the Trident, revealing how childhood trauma, military culture, addiction, and recovery intersect, and why healing begins with radical honesty instead of perfect performance.

In this episode, you'll discover:

• Recognize the difference between high performance and genuine healing.

• Understand why childhood coping mechanisms often shape adult trauma responses.

• Learn how the Holistic Change Model explains lasting recovery through practical, evidence-based principles.

• Hear why veteran support groups consistently produce life-changing breakthroughs.

• Discover how to rebuild relationships with your children through "living amends" instead of trying to erase the past.

About Dr. Tony Dice

Dr. Tony Dice is a former U.S. Navy SEAL, recovery advocate, author, and doctoral researcher whose work focuses on helping veterans and first responders overcome addiction, shame, and hidden trauma. Through Bishop & Dice Defense and his Holistic Change Model, he combines military experience, academic research, and lived recovery to help others find hope beyond survival.

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⏱️ EPISODE CHAPTERS

00:00 – The Strongest Warriors Stop Hiding

02:26 – Meet Dr. Tony Dice

08:12 – Becoming a Navy SEAL

21:18 – The Holistic Change Model Explained

34:18 – The Reality of Addiction

39:30 – Why Veteran Groups Work

49:19 – Making Amends to Your Children

56:31 – The Courage to Ask for Help

1:04:17 – After the Trident

1:06:31 – Closing & Lifeline Message

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