Voice for the Voiceless - Discipline under Pressure W/JD Tremblay

Voice for the Voiceless - Discipline under Pressure W/JD Tremblay

From Mental Health Movement- Voice For the Voiceless by Chris

July 21, 2026 · 1h 6m · Season 5 · Episode 11

About this episode

A conversation with JD Tremblay about resilience, mental health, and the impact of military experience on personal transformation.

If you wish to give feedback to this conversation: https://speakerhub.com/cta/XL2BQc If you wish to contact JD you can to the below: https://hunger4more.com/ IG @ HungryWarrioracademy In today’s episode, I sit down with JD Tremblay — military veteran, author of Hunger for More in Life , faith‑driven mentor, ultra‑endurance athlete, and one of only three people on the planet to complete the EpicDeca. JD’s story is one of grit, transformation, and an unshakeable commitment to becoming more than his circumstances. We dive into JD’s early life, including the impact of his parents’ divorce at age 14 and his decision to join the military at just 17. He opens up about the lessons the military taught him — the real difference between weakness and vulnerability, the internal battles many men face, and the dangers of numbing mental health struggles with substances. Together, we explore the role of 12‑step programs, and I share my perspective on why celebrating sobriety milestones can sometimes create pressure that leads to relapse. JD speaks powerfully about the importance of having a belief system, the stigma surrounding men’s mental health, and the lack of resources that inspired him to…

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Host: Chris

Guest: JD Tremblay

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Organizations: Hungry Warrior Academy

Books & works: Hunger for More in Life

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