About this episode
In this powerful episode of Mission Transition, Army Veteran Sam Juan opens up about her 10 years of service, from Germany and Hawaii to becoming one of the first women selected for the Cultural Support Team program and deploying to Afghanistan with Joint Special Operations Command. She shares the challenges of transitioning out of the military, losing her sense of purpose, and the difficult road that ultimately led her to seek help and begin healing. Sam discusses sobriety, therapy, psychedelic therapy, art and storytelling—and how each has become a tool in her ongoing journey. Sober since July 2020, she now uses her experiences to connect with and support fellow Veterans, while working on her memoir. Named the 2026 Veteran of the Year by Disabled American Veterans (DAV), Sam offers an honest reminder that healing isn’t one-size-fits-all: be patient with yourself, keep searching for what helps, and never stop looking for what brings you joy.
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