🎙️ From Pain to Purpose | Coach Rob’s Story of Mental Health, Resilience & Redemption
In this powerful episode of the Called 2 Serve Podcast, host Reggie Hubbard sits down with Coach Rob—a Navy veteran and 17-year law enforcement officer from Fort Lauderdale—who opens up about his battle with PTSD, anxiety, and major depressive disorder.
After losing his gym business during COVID-19 and navigating the emotional toll of trauma, Coach Rob turned his life around through fitness, mindset, and faith. Now, he's on a mission to help others transform their pain into purpose.
This raw, authentic conversation touches on:
✔️ The struggles of transitioning from military to civilian life
✔️ The emotional weight of losing a dream
✔️ Mental health in law enforcement
✔️ Why vulnerability, self-respect, and discipline matter
✔️ The flaws in the VA system—and how to fight for what you deserve
✔️ The healing power of fitness and community
🔔 If you’ve ever felt like giving up—this episode is for you.
⏱️ Episode Breakdown:
00:00 – Introduction and Welcome
00:20 – Meet Coach Rob
02:52 – Military to Civilian Transition
07:24 – Trauma & Personal Relationships
10:50 – Navigating the VA System
17:23 – Losing a Business & Identity
21:02 – Job-Related Trauma
23:54 – The Power of Respect
27:40 – Mindset & Fitness for Healing
31:24 – Fun Facts About Coach Rob
34:38 – Closing Words & Gratitude
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