Sergeant First Class Alexander Stewart returns to the Morning Formation Podcast, bringing his rare combination of combat experience and psychological insight to a conversation that will resonate with veterans and civilians alike. This discussion travels beyond the traditional boundaries of military leadership talk, exploring how failure can transform into our greatest teacher.

Stewart, author of "Unspoken Words," shares how his deeply personal poetry has become a bridge of understanding between veterans and their loved ones. When one veteran left Stewart's book on the coffee table for his wife to read, it created a breakthrough moment: "He was met with tears, compassion and understanding for the first time." These moments of connection remind us why vulnerability matters - it builds pathways others can follow.

The conversation takes us through Stewart's formative years, raised by a military father who was also a professional boxer trained by Floyd Patterson. These dual influences shaped his guardian mentality from childhood. "If you can defend somebody who can't defend themselves, you do it," Stewart explains, revealing how early experiences mold lifetime values.

What sets this episode apart is Stewart's current work with trauma therapists, where he offers himself as an open book to help clinicians understand what veterans often cannot express. "I want you to ask me the questions that you can't ask your patient because I will answer," he tells them. His candor about sitting in darkness with whiskey and a knife challenges these future therapists to examine their own reactions before they sit across from veterans in crisis.

Whether you're a veteran seeking understanding, a leader looking to improve your approach, or simply someone who appreciates authentic conversation about life's hardest moments, this episode delivers wisdom earned through blood and sacrifice. As Stewart reminds us, "If you're not going to give something 100%, don't do it at all."

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