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This episode features Tim Pena, a veteran, journalist, and advocate, who shares his personal story of serving, dealing with PTSD, and his journey through homelessness and recovery. Tim discusses the challenges veterans face in accessing mental health services and the bureaucratic obstacles that often set them up for failure. Both Tim, Soulja, and Wild share their experiences and the struggle for adequate support systems. The discussion highlights the importance of advocacy, shared lived experiences, and the need for better resources for both veterans and civilians facing similar challenges.

00:00 Introduction

00:23 Meet Tim: A Veteran's Story

03:28 The Struggles of PTSD and Mental Health

05:34 Advocacy and Support for Veterans

08:56 Challenges in Accessing Services

12:31 Personal Experiences and Reflections

17:39 The Reality of Homelessness

21:13 End of Part I

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