Jason Belford, a former Ranger, shares his journey from intense military service and personal losses to suicidal ideation, rehab, and spiritual awakening. He recounts a vivid near‑death experience, the therapies and support that helped him heal, and his ongoing work—counseling, equine therapy, and a forthcoming book—to help others understand that it’s okay to not be okay.
Jason Belford spent 20 years in the U.S. Army, and he gave nearly 17 years to the war in Afghanistan as an infantryman, sniper, platoon...
Jason Belford, a former Ranger, shares his journey from intense military service and personal losses to suicidal ideation, rehab, and spiritual awakening. He recounts a vivid near‑death experience, the therapies and support that helped him heal, and his ongoing work—counseling, equine therapy, and a forthcoming book—to help others understand that it’s okay to not be okay.
Jason Belford spent 20 years in the U.S. Army, and he gave nearly 17 years to the war in Afghanistan as an infantryman, sniper, platoon sergeant and Army Ranger. He went on 12 deployments to the country and to Iraq as a member of 3rd Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment and the 10th Mountain Divisions.
Jason has been not only a guest on this podcast multiple times, but he has also been a cohost on this show, having helped cohost shows for about a year many years ago. He and Robert have stayed in touch, but recently bumped into one another at the airport in Pittsburgh. They hugged and talked. They instantly knew that another episode was needed.
While cohosting years back, Jason had openly talked about how he attempted to take his own life and had hoped that it would help others. He shared the story of how his friend Dave helped him during that time of need.
Years later, in 2022, the world was crumbling around him. A number of different events created the perfect storm. Dark clouds. Robert was checking up on him and he was told that Jason was going to be out of the net for a while. He was going to get some help. Jason shares on this episode the events that led up to that moment and what he did after to receive help. He shares his spiritual journey and his story will leave you speechless.
We couldn't be more happier to see Jason back in studio with us at Mentors4mil. He's been an inspiration for so many while he was in uniform and since he's left service. He continues to deal with his demons daily. He has accepted the fact that it will take daily work to fight what he calls "the war inside me".
Jason's book, 'The War Inside Me' will be out soon.
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