This episode of ☕️ & 🍃 is a special one.

Dr. @beast.rod sits down with her former shipmate and brother-in-arms, Sage McDonald (@sage_a_wiseman_ ) — a 5x combat #veteran with extensive time spent in the Red Sea and Persian Gulf.

Over coffee and some gas from @highprophecy (a veteran woman-owned cannabis brand), they get into it… service, separation, and what life really looks like after the uniform comes off.

From their shared love of the #UAE and #Dubai the pain of watching it from afar… to the very real challenges of navigating the VA system and fighting for fair disability ratings… to the politics in New Jersey and the lack of meaningful support for veterans — NOTHING was off limits.

This is a raw, honest conversation that sheds light on the realities veterans face as they transition back into civilian life.

Since both being out over the past few years and now witnessing first hand what performative Veteran support experience is like…. they share their experience in an expeditionary combat unit, their journey transitioning out, the support given once you are out, the struggles asking for help, the identity shifts… and most important, the strength it takes to keep going.

If you have a veteran in your life, this episode is an eye opener and hopefully a call to do better in how we support those who have served 🪖🎖️

#veterans #njvererans #hudsoncountyveterans #jerseycity #leadership #dubai #dubailife #cannabiseducation #cannabisreform #cannabis #coffee #Drbeast