🎙 “I was sitting there with a loaded .45… and I thought my dog deserved better.”

In this emotional episode of The Good Hustle, John Henry sits down with Kris Quintana, a U.S. Coast Guard veteran, mental health advocate, and school board leader, as he publicly shares his powerful story for the very first time.

From early childhood trauma to a breakdown in a boarded-up house with no heat or water… to losing control, finding therapy, and building a new life with purpose, Kris walks us through the moments that nearly ended everything, and the community, courage, and canine companion that pulled him back.

Now? He’s a husband, homeowner, and healing.. helping others as a leader in education, real estate, and local government.

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🎙 In this episode, you’ll hear:

✔️ What led a Coast Guard veteran to the edge of suicide ⚠️
✔️ Why healing doesn’t happen alone, or overnight 💬
✔️ How therapy, medication, and a Rottweiler named Ellie helped him survive 🐾
✔️ From homelessness to homeowner to school board VP 🏡
✔️ The truth about triggers, trauma, and slow growth 📉➡️📈
✔️ What he’d tell his 2017 self and anyone struggling right now ❤️

This one’s for the veterans, the survivors, the overcomers, and anyone who needs to know: you are not alone.

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🎙️ Guest: Kris Quintana
🔗 Instagram: @veteranq

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