Episode 55: Bombs, Books, and Brain Rewiring with Cole Grace
- Author
- Brandon Held
- Published
- Fri 18 Jul 2025
- Episode Link
- None
Cole Grace shares his journey from combat veteran struggling with PTSD to mental wellness advocate, offering practical tools for managing mental health and improving quality of life through his book "Internal is Greater than External: Calming the Chaos Within."
• Combat veteran who performed route clearance and IED disposal in Iraq
• Experienced "little T traumas" in childhood that created patterns of people-pleasing and anxious attachment
• Developed severe physical health problems after radiation exposure during military service
• Struggled with addiction after doctors stopped prescribing pain medication during the opioid crisis
• Used self-help resources and personal writing to overcome negative thought patterns
• Wrote a book that emphasizes the importance of prioritizing internal wellbeing over external achievements
• Developed practical techniques including gratitude practices, positive affirmations, and personal mission statements
• Advocates for neuroscience-backed approaches to changing thought patterns
• Currently lives in Costa Rica after receiving 100% VA disability rating
• Emphasizes that mental health practices must become lifestyle changes to be effective
You can find Cole's book on Amazon by searching "Cole Grace" and follow him on YouTube @Seagrace21 or Instagram @Seagrace2180_.
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