Donald J. Tresohlavy — a veteran with a powerful story.

As co-host of The Chris and Mike Show, I had the honor of sitting down with Donald J. Tresohlavy — a veteran with a powerful story. From the structured chaos of military life to the uncertain terrain of civilian reintegration, Donald opened up about the silent battles he faced after coming home. He didn’t sugarcoat it — alcoholism nearly took everything.

But what really hit me was his raw honesty about recovery, and how psychedelics helped him break through years of trauma. We dove deep into how substances like mushrooms and cannabis differ from the destructive patterns of alcohol abuse — and how modern cannabis isn’t the same plant we grew up with.

Donald shared insights on the psychological toll of service, the aftermath of losing his job, and how he rebuilt purpose from the ground up. We even got into the dystopian parallels of The Handmaid’s Tale and how societal control affects the veteran mindset.

This episode isn’t just about addiction or recovery — it’s about identity, transformation, and how telling your story can actually heal you.

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