The Peace After War Podcast.

In this episode of The Peace After War Podcast, I return after taking a full week off social media to recenter, restructure, and stabilize. I speak directly to veterans (and anyone who's carried the weight of hard service) about why so many of us remain stuck in chaos, isolation, and self-made wars long after leaving the military. I cover: The veteran tendency to refuse help, stay skeptical, and t...

In this unfiltered episode 130 of The Peace After War Podcast, I sit down in my studio and share exactly where I'm at right now — just days after the birth of my daughter Isabel on April 16th. I open up about the last 25 days: how I went from heavy anxiety about money, business, clients, and fatherhood… to a deep, daily peace that I've never had before. This isn't theory or a polished sermon. It's...

In this episode of the Walking with God Series, I talk about the journey God has had me on for the past month. I hit 39k in December, but I felt empty and disgusted with myself because I never once gave God the glory. I was running from Jesus, fighting the call, and letting pride take over. I share the hard moments — firing my business coach, the signs on the trail I couldn't ignore, and the momen...

On this episode, I explain a little bit about the path that I'm currently on, and I encourage you to listen to it while you are walking in the woods. The reason I say that is because God is in nature, and in a city environment it is easy to get distracted with the honking of the horns, with the lights of the city, and with the noise or chaos of the world around you. Take a listen to this, and I ho...

This is the start of my Walking with God series. I went out for a walk, started talking to Him, and just let whatever was on my mind come out. I talk about my past, the mistakes I've made, the chaos I created in my life, and how I'm finally learning to slow down, listen, and trust Him. If you've been feeling lost, overwhelmed, or like you're trying to figure everything out on your own, just come w...

You haven't heard from me in a while, and there's a reason for that. Life forced me to step back. I had to clean up my business, rebuild my team, and focus on what actually matters, my family, my clients, and myself. In this episode, I break down where I've been, what I've been through, and why most veterans stay stuck long after they leave the military. This is about the second war. The one you f...

Most veterans don't miss war. They miss the chaos. In this episode, Juan Perez opens up about the moment he stopped chasing chaos, identity, and titles and started building peace for real. From Scout Sniper to undercover cop to full-time coach, Juan shares the painful truth of why recognition never healed him and why peace is something you have to create, not wait for. If you're stuck in the old o...

You didn't lose your identity when you got out—you just kept trying to lead in a world where no one asked you to. In this episode, Juan Perez breaks down what really happens when veterans refuse to let go of the military version of responsibility—and how it becomes the very thing that holds them back. This one's about control, identity loss, self-abandonment, and what it means to truly rebuild whe...

Most veterans think they're in their lonely chapter, but they're not. They're still surrounded by the same people holding them back. This episode exposes what the real lonely chapter looks like... and why it's the only way to truly level up. You're not alone. You're just finally on your own. For more information on the VetRise Academy and for a chance to work with Juan Perez (Coach JP), apply here...

This isn't about politics. It's about evil. Charlie Kirk was murdered for speaking his mind. Whether you agreed with him or not doesn't matter. He was a father, a husband, a man who stood up and used his voice. Now his children will grow up without him. And most people will move on in a few days, as if nothing had happened. This episode is a reminder that freedom of speech is being tested. Good pe...

When life hits hard, you don't hit back; you realize it's just life shaking you awake for what your true potential is. Step into it, always.  For more information on the VetRise Academy and for a chance to work with Juan Perez (Coach JP), apply here:  VetRise Academy Application .  Follow Juan Perez's Socials: TikTok   |   Instagram   |   Facebook   |   YouTube   |   VetRise Academy Application  

Leaving the job was just the beginning. Now the real test begins—what you do when no one's watching and every excuse sounds valid. This episode breaks down the mindset, discipline, and strategy required to build your new life from the ground up. No distractions, no detours—just relentless focus and belief in what's possible. For more information on the VetRise Academy and for a chance to work with...

If you're serious about building a new life, you need a deadline... and the guts to follow through. This episode breaks down a three-month roadmap to quit your job, cut the noise, and prove to yourself that the next chapter is possible. No fluff, no fantasy. Just clarity, urgency, and a tactical framework to finally make your dream real. For more information on the VetRise Academy and for a chance...

If life feels stuck, it's because the story you keep telling is keeping you there. This episode cracks that story open and shows what's waiting on the other side: clarity, presence, and a life you actually want. This is not motivation. It's a call to stop repeating, start remembering, and walk through the damn door. For more information on the VetRise Academy and for a chance to work with Juan Per...

This is a hard call-out to the mindset that's destroying more veterans than anything else: the belief that no one understands you and nothing can change. That's the trap. That's the lie. And every time you isolate, blame civilians, or play the victim, it tightens the noose around your potential. That bitterness doesn't make you stronger. It makes you smaller. If you want peace, fulfillment, and pu...

Cameron Stallbaum came to VetRise battling addiction, isolation, and self-doubt. Three months later, he's 20+ pounds down, off hard drugs, showing up to life, and leading others through the storm. This episode isn't motivational. It's proof that real transformation is possible when you stop hiding and start doing the work. We break down what actually changed for Cameron: from boundaries and nutrit...

You built a version of yourself to survive, but now it's the very thing keeping you stuck. All the pain, pride, habits, and armor that once protected you? It's outdated. If you don't burn that identity, you'll die defending a life that isn't even yours anymore. You don't need more motivation. You need to tell the truth about who you've become, and choose to unbecome it. ______________________ For...

We talk about what happens when you stop pretending you're fine and finally give yourself permission to feel. From survivor's guilt to emotional suppression in leadership roles, this conversation breaks down how veterans carry invisible weight long after the uniform comes off.   The healing doesn't start with a diagnosis. It starts with honesty. And it's not about becoming someone new. It's about...

If you keep playing the role you were handed, you'll never become who you're meant to be. This episode unpacks the truth about identity after service—and why clinging to the old version of you keeps you stuck. You're not broken for wanting more. You're trapped if you don't go after it. Freedom starts when you stop performing and start choosing. Be who you wanna be. ______________________ For more...

If you don't choose what fills your time, something else will. And most of the time, it's garbage. This episode breaks down why success starts with assessing your health, wealth, relationships, and self—and being brutally honest about where you're at. Because if you're giving everything to everyone else and ignoring yourself, you're not being selfless. You're being avoidant. Change begins when you...

Life reflects your focus. Every excuse, setback, or delay becomes a reason to stay stuck when you're looking for proof that life is against you. Change starts when you shift your lens. Look for the growth. Look for the challenge. Look for the chance to show up with discipline, peace, and purpose. What you seek is what you become. Choose wisely. ______________________ For more information on the Ve...

This isn't about grief. It's about how you live. Memorial Day is a reminder to lead, love, and show up in their name. Those who didn't make it home paid the price. You're still here. Act like it matters. Every day. ______________________ For more information on the VetRise Academy and for a chance to work with Juan Perez (Coach JP), apply here:  VetRise Academy Application .  Follow Juan Perez's S...

No amount of reps, routines, or journaling will override what hasn't been healed. Emotional pain doesn't go away by hiding—it gets louder, and it bleeds into every area of life. This episode calls out the war veterans are still fighting: the one inside. Not with enemies, but with the shame, regret, and unresolved anger that keeps them locked in survival mode. The work isn't about becoming someone...

Being busy feels productive—but it's often just another form of avoidance. This episode dismantles the lie that staying on the grind is the key to success. When every minute is filled, there's no room to question if any of it actually matters. The cost isn't just burnout—it's the slow death of purpose, peace, and clarity. Learn why effectiveness always beats effort, and how to stop numbing yoursel...

Most people aren't burned out from doing too much, they're exhausted from avoiding the one thing that actually matters. This episode breaks down how "planning" often becomes procrastination in disguise, and why obsessing over perfect systems is blocking real results. It's not about building the perfect routine—it's about building discipline through action. ______________________ For more informati...