From MARSOC Raider to Deep End Fitness. A Marine's Trauma Journey After Transition. Don Tran

As a military veteran or first responder, you need to be planning and implementing strategies to prepare for your transition into civilian life. In this episode of the Transition Drill Podcast, Don Tran shares his journey from a troubled youth in California, to becoming a Marine Raider and co-founder of Deep End Fitness. Don recounts his early struggles, including family pressures, run-ins with the law, and the pivotal decision to join the Marine Corps. He dives into his combat deployments in Iraq and his transformation through leadership, resilience, and the challenges of transitioning out of the military. Don opens up about battling trauma, the impact of losing teammates to suicide, and the stigma around mental health treatments, including his experiences with plant-based medicine and breathwork. Today, Don empowers others through fitness and mental resilience, helping military veterans, first responders, and athletes find strength in their transitions. This episode is a testament to perseverance and the human spirit, offering a roadmap for those navigating their own post-service paths. SPONSORS: Trident Coffee Get 15% off your purchase Link: https://tridentcoffee.com Promo Code: TDP15 Human Performance TRT Get 10% off your purchase Web: https://hptrt.com/ Promo Code: TDP CONNECT WITH THE PODCAST: IG:   / paulpantani   WEB: https://www.transitiondrillpodcast.com QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS: [email protected] CONNECT WITH DON: LINKEDIN:   / don-tran-105769122   WEB: https://www.deependfitness.com/ IG:   / don.lives   #transitiondrillpodcast #militarytransition #firstresponders