Garret Biss

Drive lasting change for Veterans and those who support them with engaging insights and heartfelt stories.

I help people who have struggled with addictive substances or bahavoirs to move beyond the lingering effects of past addictions and experience total freedom to thrive in their recovery. My mission is to help others eradicate unnecessary pain and suffering in their lives so they can experience happier, more fulfilling, and more successful life-experiences. As human potential trainer, award-winning author, and recovery mindset coach, my work aims to educate, empower, and inspire my audience toward the positive and rewarding lives they deserve. Disclaimer - I, Garret Biss, am not a medical or licenced mental health professional. Nothing offered by me is intended to treat, diagnose, or cure any mental health or medical condition. Please know that anything I provide on this or other sites is for informational or educational purposes only. The contents of the this page and the A Life Unchained Facebook Group, such as text, graphics, videos, comments, subtitles, commentary, images, and other material contained on the Channel Page (“Content”) are for informational purposes only. The Content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical or mental health condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read or watched on this page or consumed on any other site owned or operated by Garret Biss or Diamond Mind LLC. If you think you may have a medical or mental health emergency, call your doctor or 911 or local emergency number immediately. Niether Garret Biss nor Diamond Mind recommend or endorse any specific tests, physicians, products, procedures, opinions, or other information that may be mentioned on the this Channel or other Site. Reliance on any information provided by Garret Biss, Diamond Mind LLC, Diamond Mind LLC employees, others appearing on the Site at the invitation of Garret Biss, or other visitors to the Site is solely at your own risk. The Site and the Content are provided on an “as is” basis.

09/01/2025

"Addiction is not about weakness; it’s about the pain of disconnection. Recovery grows where connection is restored."

I had the honor of presenting at NCFADS recently, where I shared insights on the deeper roots of addiction and the role that connection, compassion, and purpose play in healing. Too often, we look at addiction through the lens of shame or moral failure, when in reality, it’s a response to trauma, isolation, and unmet needs.

Being in a room full of professionals who are committed to breaking stigma, building stronger support systems, and creating pathways to recovery was both inspiring and humbling. Every conversation reinforced the power of community in helping people rediscover hope and reclaim their lives.

I’m grateful for the chance to contribute to this vital dialogue and to stand alongside so many who are dedicated to making a real difference.

08/29/2025

We’re hardwired to notice weaknesses and shortcomings—it’s part of how the brain is wired for survival. But survival isn’t the same as living.

Real growth happens when we shift the focus back to our strengths. By reconnecting with what we do well and tuning into the signals of love, acceptance, and success around us, we create the conditions to thrive.

The path to fulfillment isn’t found in constantly fixing what feels “broken.” It’s in amplifying what’s already strong, meaningful, and life-giving within us.

08/25/2025

Millions of veterans may not have a diagnosable condition or seek mental health treatment, yet many still aren’t experiencing life the way they truly want.

Service members dedicate years of their lives to something greater than themselves. When the uniform comes off, they deserve more than just getting by. They deserve to thrive, to experience joy, fulfillment, and the richness that life has to offer.

Let’s stand with veterans not only in their struggles, but also in their pursuit of happiness, connection, and purpose.

08/15/2025

Chasing only a paycheck often leads us down roads that don’t deliver joy, fulfillment, or even meet our deeper needs.

If we can do anything with our time and energy, why not choose the path that offers the greatest return on fulfillment, happiness, and meaning?

Let’s talk about aligning our choices with what truly matters—not just what pays.

Catch my conversation on the VET S.O.S. Podcast, where we dig into finding purpose beyond the paycheck and creating a life worth living.

🎙️ YouTube: https://youtu.be/t7IztpaP2t8
🎧 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3PXqxzptNSgBuSXpgDpDPM
🎥 My TEDx Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xT00fqYHHp8

08/11/2025

If we truly can do anything, why not choose the path that delivers the greatest return on fulfillment, happiness, and joy?

It is easy to chase what looks impressive on paper such as titles, paychecks, or approval, yet still feel empty inside. True success is not measured by how much we achieve but by the meaning and satisfaction we gain along the way.

When we choose in alignment with our passions, values, and what genuinely energizes us, we create a life that feels worth living. Fulfillment is not a luxury. It is the foundation that makes challenges worthwhile and victories truly satisfying.

Hear more about finding purpose and the courage to follow what matters in my conversation on the VET S.O.S. Podcast:
YouTube: https://youtu.be/t7IztpaP2t8
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3PXqxzptNSgBuSXpgDpDPM

And check out my TEDx Talk, The Unspoken Trauma All Veterans Face:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xT00fqYHHp8

08/08/2025

So much of the world tells us what we should do, Chase status. Follow the script. Check the boxes.

But that path often leads to burnout, frustration, or feeling like something’s missing.

True fulfillment comes from following what’s authentic, what’s true to you. Not what the world expects… but what resonates with your soul.
That’s where you’ll find the greatest joy and lasting meaning.

I had the chance to explore this message deeply with @𝗩𝗘𝗧𝗦𝗢𝗦𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁. We talked about identity, purpose, and choosing a path that aligns with who you truly are, especially after military service or major life transitions.

🎧 𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆:
https://open.spotify.com/show/3PXqxzptNSgBuSXpgDpDPM

📺 𝗪𝗮𝘁𝗰𝗵 𝗼𝗻 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗧𝘂𝗯𝗲:
https://youtu.be/t7IztpaP2t8

🎤 𝗧𝗘𝗗𝘅 𝗧𝗮𝗹𝗸 – 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗨𝗻𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗸𝗲𝗻 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝘂𝗺𝗮 𝗔𝗹𝗹 𝗩𝗲𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀 𝗙𝗮𝗰𝗲:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xT00fqYHHp8

08/04/2025

Many of us joined the military not just out of 𝗱𝘂𝘁𝘆, but because it gave us a 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗽𝘂𝗿𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗲.

Serving alongside our brothers and sisters, united by a cause greater than ourselves, created meaning that anchored us through hardship.

But what happens after the uniform comes off?

@𝗩𝗘𝗧 𝗦.𝗢.𝗦. 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁 explores how we can reconnect with that same sense of mission and meaning in civilian life.
I had the honor of joining to share insight on purpose, trauma, and the veteran journey.

🎙️ 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗧𝘂𝗯𝗲: https://youtu.be/t7IztpaP2t8
🎧 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆: https://open.spotify.com/show/3PXqxzptNSgBuSXpgDpDPM
🎤 𝗧𝗘𝗗𝘅 𝗧𝗮𝗹𝗸 – 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗨𝗻𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗸𝗲𝗻 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝘂𝗺𝗮 𝗔𝗹𝗹 𝗩𝗲𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀 𝗙𝗮𝗰𝗲: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xT00fqYHHp8

08/01/2025

𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝘀 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝗷𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗯𝗲𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱 𝗽𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗹𝗲. 𝗜𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗳𝗲𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝗮𝗳𝗲 𝗲𝗻𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝘁𝗼 𝗯𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗲 𝘀𝗲𝗹𝗳.

Many of us go through life hiding behind a version of ourselves we think others will accept. We fear that if people saw our struggles, insecurities, or pain, they might walk away. But real connection begins when we allow ourselves to be seen. That is when healing begins. That is when we realize we are not alone.

I had the opportunity to explore this topic with the Hanley Foundation on their podcast. We discussed the emotional needs we all carry and what it means to build real connection after trauma, addiction, or military service. https://youtu.be/lq-Annni0RU?si=bRQ7nvJ69Xx8gDxJ

@𝗧𝗵𝗲𝗛𝗮𝗻𝗹𝗲𝘆𝗙𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 is doing vital work in the mental health and recovery space. I am honored to contribute to their mission.

If you have ever felt pressure to hide who you really are, I invite you to watch my TEDx talk, The Unspoken Trauma All Veterans Face. This message is for anyone who wants deeper, more honest connection in their life. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xT00fqYHHp8

07/28/2025

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝘄𝗮𝘆 𝘄𝗲 𝗳𝗿𝗮𝗺𝗲 𝘀𝘂𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝗵𝗮𝗽𝗲𝘀 𝘄𝗵𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗶𝘁 𝗯𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗻 𝗼𝗯𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗰𝗹𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗱𝘀 𝘂𝘀 𝗯𝗮𝗰𝗸—o𝗿 𝗮 𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗮𝗹𝘆𝘀𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗹𝘀 𝘂𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱.

In this episode with the @𝗛𝗮𝗻𝗹𝗲𝘆𝗙𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻, I reflect on a dark chapter after retiring from the Marines. When the thought of ending it all no longer shocked me, I knew something had to change. That moment became a turning point.

Suffering doesn’t have to be the end of the road. Sometimes, it’s the beginning of healing, growth, and purpose.

🎙️ 𝗛𝗮𝗻𝗹𝗲𝘆 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁: https://youtu.be/lq-Annni0RU?si=bRQ7nvJ69Xx8gDxJ
🎥 𝗧𝗘𝗗𝘅 𝗧𝗮𝗹𝗸: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xT00fqYHHp8

07/24/2025

When the thought of it—how I might do it, or whether I would follow through—wasn't shocking anymore, I knew I needed to worry.

There was a time when those dark thoughts crept in quietly, and the silence around them made them even more dangerous. Conversations like these matter because they break the stigma and shine a light on the hidden battles so many face.

I had the chance to talk about this deeply personal journey on the Hanley Foundation Podcast, where we explored resilience, hope, and the power of reaching out for help.

Listen here: https://youtu.be/lq-Annni0RU?si=bRQ7nvJ69Xx8gDxJ
Watch my TEDx Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xT00fqYHHp8

07/21/2025

Post-traumatic growth isn’t just growth despite trauma. It’s growth because of it.

It’s not about returning to who we were before the pain. It’s about becoming someone stronger, wiser, and more grounded because of what we’ve faced.

True healing doesn’t erase the past. It honors it. It says,
“I went through that. I survived that. And now I see the world differently because of it.”

Trauma can shake our foundations. But it also invites us to rebuild with greater purpose, deeper empathy, and a renewed sense of what really matters.

This is what transformation looks like.
Grateful to for creating space to explore this on their podcast.

07/18/2025

We’re naturally hardwired to focus on our weaknesses—on what’s broken, what we lack, or where we fall short. It’s a survival instinct that once kept us safe.

But real growth doesn’t come from obsessing over what’s wrong. It begins when we reconnect with our strengths—the parts of ourselves that are still whole, resilient, and capable.

In my conversation with the Hanley Foundation podcast, we explored how tuning into the signals of love, acceptance, and success already present in our lives can be the turning point in recovery and healing.

continues to lead meaningful conversations in the recovery space, and I’m honored to be part of it.

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