Overcoming PTSD to finding purpose

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TLB049

Episode Title

Overcoming PTSD to finding purpose

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Episode Summary:

In this powerful episode, Dave joins Hugh for a candid and inspiring conversation about overcoming adversity, building businesses with purpose, and staying grounded through personal transformation. They dive into Dave’s journey from military service to entrepreneurship, the mental and physical battles he faced post-service, and how he built a thriving tax business in South Dallas. Dave opens up about his battle with PTSD, the turning point that led to his fitness transformation, and how he's structured his businesses to prioritize family and freedom. The episode wraps with hard-won wisdom on resilience and integrity in the face of betrayal.

Key Highlights:

• Reconnecting over Dave’s biohacking trip and old friends
• The story behind Dave’s provocative “1%” shirt design
• Dave’s 13-year military journey and shift to entrepreneurship
• A near-death experience and battle with PTSD that sparked major life change
• Building a tax prep business with unique team incentives and community impact

About the Guest

Dave Johnson is a transformative life coach with a mission to empower individuals by fostering mental and physical well-being. Drawing from his own journey of overcoming PTSD and significant personal challenges, including at one point weighing 319 lbs and suffering from severely high blood pressure. Dave specializes in guiding veterans and others facing mental and physical health challenges toward healing, resilience, and a renewed sense of purpose. Through powerful communication techniques, a focus on deep self-awareness, and his own commitment to health—having lost nearly 100lbs in 1 year by making drastic lifestyle changes and committing to a consistent gym routine—he helps his clients reclaim their strength and take control of their lives.

A proven multi-preneur, Dave’s achievements extend beyond personal growth. In just 18 months, he founded, scaled, and sold a financial firm to a Fortune 500 company—an accomplishment that underscores his strategic leadership and visionary thinking. Today, Dave runs a thriving seven-figure health and life insurance firm and an eight-figure construction business specializing in government contracts. His ability to build and sustain success in diverse industries reflects his exceptional business acumen and adaptability.

Combining his personal experiences with professional expertise, Dave offers a rare and powerful approach to personal and professional development. He helps his clients unlock their confidence, cultivate mental clarity, and harness their potential to achieve success in every area of life. Whether it’s guiding veterans through PTSD recovery or mentoring entrepreneurs toward exponential growth, Dave is committed to helping others turn challenges into opportunities for lasting transformation.

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About the Host:

Hugh excels at helping entrepreneurs and executives who are on the path to manifesting their dreams - whether they are on the first steps of a launch or a giant leap forward as they level up their business. His podcast is dedicated to helping trustworthy, integral, and heart-centered entrepreneurs connect to the people who need them most.

Hugh Zaretsky, was an IT executive until his wake-up call came on 9/11. Realizing how short...