Ep 581: From Addiction to PJ—Yeah, Xander Was Fighting SecFo BEFORE Enlisting
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Xander shares his journey from addiction and hardship to becoming a member of the military, discussing the challenges he faced along the way.
Send us Fan Mail Peaches, Aaron, and Trent sit down with Xander—and this one’s not your typical “I always wanted to serve” story. We’re talking growing up broke in San Francisco, addiction, running from home, and damn near throwing life away… before flipping the script and chasing one of the hardest jobs in the military. Xander breaks down what actually got him through the pipeline (hint: not being the biggest or smartest), what it’s like being the permanent “new guy” overseas, and why ...
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Hosts: Peaches, Aaron, Trent
Guest: Xander
Topics covered
- addiction
- military service
- personal growth
- overcoming adversity
- life challenges
Keywords
- addiction
- military
- San Francisco
- personal story
- overcoming challenges
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Places: San Francisco
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