{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/5d079d3a4becaaf22902c2d8/691bdbf6589629f7d6a30649?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"434 - From SEAL Team ONE to Transforming Young Men: A Conversation with Thomas J. LaGrave Jr.","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/5d079d3a4becaaf22902c2d8/1763435202209-fc0a028d-2a56-40d3-b6a9-b42d06df16e9.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>In this episode of the <em>No Labels, No Limits Podcast</em>, Sarah Boxx talks with <strong>Thomas J. LaGrave Jr.</strong>, bestselling author, licensed clinical social worker, and founder of <strong>Honor Bound Academy</strong>. His journey—from being discharged from SEAL Team ONE due to addiction to becoming a nationally respected mentor for adolescent men—is raw, powerful, and deeply inspiring.</p><p><br></p><p>Thomas shares:</p><ul><li>How losing everything at 29 led him to his life’s purpose</li><li>Why working with youth became the key to his own healing</li><li>What he’s learned after 35+ years and 3,000 young men served</li><li>Insights from his upcoming book, <strong>Special Welfare. Social Warfare</strong></li><li>The myths, identity struggles, and developmental challenges teens face today</li></ul><p><br></p><p>Listeners will hear a story of resilience, identity, and redemption—and learn how one man turned hardship into a lifetime of service.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Quote from Thomas:</strong></p><p><em>\"Attention is never sought, deeds never shared, and the most successful OP is the one that leaves no trace.\" </em></p><p><br></p><h4><strong>Connect and Learn more with Thomas</strong>:</h4><p>Website: <a href=\"https://thomasjlagravejr.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Thomas J. LaGrave, Jr.</a></p><p>YouTube: <a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/@thomasjlagravejr\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Thomas J. LaGrave Jr. - YouTube</a></p><p>LinkedIn: <a href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/in/tjlagravejr/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.linkedin.com/in/tjlagravejr/</a></p><p>Instagram: <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/thomasjlagravejr/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.instagram.com/thomasjlagravejr/</a></p><p>Facebook: <a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/thomasjlagravejr/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.facebook.com/thomasjlagravejr/</a></p><p><br></p><h4><strong>Connect and Learn more with Sarah:</strong></h4><p>Website: <a href=\"https://sarahboxx.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://sarahboxx.com/</a></p><p>Facebook: <a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/strategicvisioncoach/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.facebook.com/strategicvisioncoach/</a></p><p>Instagram: <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/sarahboxxllc/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.instagram.com/sarahboxxllc/</a></p><p>X: <a href=\"https://x.com/i/flow/login?redirect_after_login=%2FSarahBoxx\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://x.com/i/flow/login?redirect_after_login=%2FSarahBoxx</a></p><p>LinkedIn: <a href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahboxxsherpa/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahboxxsherpa/</a></p><p><br></p><p>Check out our sister show, the Nonprofit Podcast, where we dive into strategies for nonprofit leaders and change agents driving real community impact. Tune in wherever you get your podcasts!</p><p><a href=\"https://shows.acast.com/nonprofits-today\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://shows.acast.com/nonprofits-today</a></p><p><br></p>","author_name":"Sarah Boxx"}