The VetRise Podcast

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 hope some of it helps you, moves you, inspires you, and leads you a little bit closer to your path with God. Thank you for your time, and I hope to see you on the next episode. By the way, if you want to be on the live and actually be able to ask questions, go to TikTok and follow me. Juan Perez peace after war.

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 walk with me.

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 fight after service. The chaos you keep recreating. The identity you refuse to let go of. And the truth most people avoid hearing, you are not stuck, you are choosing it. I share my full story, from the Marines to law enforcement, chasing titles, losing myself, and finally building a life centered on peace instead of chaos. We also get into: • Why veterans chase chaos after getting out • How your old identity is holding you back • The real reason you feel lost in civilian life • Why discipline without self awareness keeps you stuck • Small decisions that will change your life starting today This is not motivation. This is ownership. If you are ready to stop repeating the same patterns and finally take control of your life, this episode is for you. WORK WITH ME If you are serious about changing your life and creating peace after war, you can apply here: https://17sqhhzzb9o.typeform.com/to/WmZkovCL

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 operating system—drinking, distracted, addicted to movement—this episode is your wake-up call. "Peace after war isn't handed to you. You build it. You fight for it. And it has always been yours." 🎯 Free masterclass this Wednesday at 5pm CST How to Find Peace After War Reserve your spot here: Peace AFter War MasterClass Link

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 when no one is watching. Juan shares how losing his career twice (once as a Marine, once as an undercover cop) forced him to confront the one thing he never wanted to face: himself. You'll also hear: Why you need to stop trying to fix everyone around you How "ownership" beats "leadership" in civilian life The 4 rules Juan lives by to create peace and progress The biggest lies we believe about being a veteran A raw behind-the-scenes update on parenting, coaching, and finding purpose again This is one of Juan's most personal episodes yet. Part lesson, part update, all truth. "You're not in charge anymore. But if you do it right, that might be the best thing that ever happened to you." 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

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: VetRise Academy Application. Follow Juan Perez's Socials:TikTok | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | VetRise Academy Application

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 people are being silenced. Fear is being used as a weapon to silence us. But the way we fight back isn't by yelling louder. It's by living better. By doing more good. By staying human. Be the light. Hug your kids like it matters. Show up like this life is yours. And do not let fear win. 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

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 Juan Perez (Coach JP), apply here: VetRise Academy Application. Follow Juan Perez's Socials:TikTok | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | VetRise Academy Application

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 to work with Juan Perez (Coach JP), apply here: VetRise Academy Application. Follow Juan Perez's Socials:TikTok | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | VetRise Academy Application

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 Perez (Coach JP), apply here: VetRise Academy Application. Follow Juan Perez's Socials:TikTok | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | VetRise Academy Application

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 purpose, you have to earn it. Not through combat. Not through suffering. But through structure, vulnerability, and honest self-reflection. This episode is about calling time on the "angry veteran" identity and deciding to step into real leadership, starting with your own damn life. 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

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 nutrition to healing, leadership, and owning his story out loud. If you've been stuck in your head… this is your wake-up call. 🎙️ Guest Bio Cameron Stallbaum is a U.S. Army veteran and a current VetRise Academy client. His personal transformation, from addiction and emotional shutdown to physical health, self-leadership, and purpose is a powerful example of what's possible when veterans do the internal work. ______________________ 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

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 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

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 unbecoming everything you were forced to be. Guest Bio: Chris "Cjayy" Jamero is the creator behind CyberPsych.co, a platform blending gaming, storytelling, and real talk for the veteran community. An Army veteran turned IT specialist, Cjayy uses his videos to unpack trauma, share hard truths, and connect through honest storytelling. His content bridges the gap between pop culture and veteran struggles—delivering insight, empathy, and the raw permission many never got: You're allowed to feel. Watch CyberPsych.co and amazing Videos on YouTube Here Follow CyberPsych.co on Instagram Here. Follow CyberPsych.co on TikTok Here. ______________________ 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

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 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

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 take ownership, build systems, and start living like your life actually matters. ______________________ 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