Every day, 17 veterans take their own lives — that is more than the number of U.S. soldiers who perished in an entire year of combat while in Afghanistan! We train warriors to survive war, but who’s training them to survive peace? In this powerful episode of The SwagAbility Show, U.S. Army Veteran and mindset coach Derick Johnson shares how to turn pain into power, build unshakable confidence, and find faith through adversity. His story will inspire you to see that your pain isn’t your enemy — it’s your greatest weapon. What You’ll Learn How to transform pain into purpose and momentum Why identity after the military matters Building unshakable confidence through daily discipline The truth about healing, faith, and fulfillment Real stories of turning trauma into triumph Get Derick’s Book Mission Ready: Prepare Your Mind and Body for the Battlefield of Life https://www.fitwithderick.com Or visit his Linktree: https://linktr.ee/fitwithderick Chapters 00:00 – The Hard Truth: 17 Veterans a Day 00:40 – Meet Derick Johnson 01:45 – Life After the Military: The Real Battle 05:00 – Identity, Purpose, and Transition 08:25 – Discovering Faith Through Pain 10:00 – Why He Wrote Mission Ready 12:05 – Turning Pain Into Fuel 16:00 – The Two Biggest Patterns Holding People Back 19:00 – Breaking Old Habits & Finding Discipline 22:00 – Ad Break: PodMatch (joinpodmatch.com/swagability) 23:10 – Building Unshakable Confidence 26:25 – Why So Many Feel Stuck 30:00 – The Role of Faith in Healing 35:00 – Finding Light in the Darkness 38:45 – Turning Trauma Into Power 45:00 – Faith, Fulfillment, and Helping Others 49:45 – The Power of Community & Vulnerability 51:30 – Rapid Fire Round 53:10 – Final Message: Thrive Where Life Finds You Subscribe for More Inspiring Conversations Subscribe today for more stories of resilience, caregiving, and purpose: https://www.youtube.com/@SwagAbilityInc Connect with Us Website: https://swagability.com Be sure to stop by our website to see how we can support you. Follow Us: Instagram/Twitter – @SwagAbilityInc Facebook – @SwagAbility Please Support Us If this episode moved you, please consider supporting SwagAbility’s mission to help caregivers and individuals with disabilities thrive wherever life finds them. Donate here: https://www.zeffy.com/fundraising/donate-to-make-a-difference-in-a-life-today #PainToPurpose #OvercomingTrauma #FaithAndHealing #PodMatch #SwagAbility