Garret Biss

Garret Biss Veteran Mental Health • Recovery • Resilience • Continuing Education & Professional Training The Site and the Content are provided on an “as is” basis.

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.

How many of the limits we live by are real, and how many are merely stories we've accepted as truth?Growth often begins ...
06/01/2026

How many of the limits we live by are real, and how many are merely stories we've accepted as truth?

Growth often begins when we question the beliefs that have quietly shaped our decisions, our confidence, and our view of what is possible.

The moment we challenge those assumptions, we create space for something new: courage, resilience, and progress.

Blaming and excuse-making can feel like small, justified responses in the moment, but over time, they build a mindset in...
05/29/2026

Blaming and excuse-making can feel like small, justified responses in the moment, but over time, they build a mindset in which personal agency fades.

When responsibility is consistently placed outside of ourselves, control slowly feels like something we no longer have access to, even when it still exists.

The shift begins the moment we notice the pattern rather than live inside the cycle of giving away our agency and control.

Many veterans are not only navigating recovery; they are navigating the loss of identity, meaning, and psychological saf...
05/28/2026

Many veterans are not only navigating recovery; they are navigating the loss of identity, meaning, and psychological safety that stem from military transition and trauma.

This CE 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 is designed to explore those deeper layers through conversations on 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻, 𝗽𝗼𝘀𝘁-𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘂𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝗴𝗿𝗼𝘄𝘁𝗵, 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲, 𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻, and 𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗮𝗶𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗹𝗼𝗻𝗴-𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗺 𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵.

Join me live on 𝗭𝗼𝗼𝗺 for specialized continuing education training focused on understanding the veteran experience beyond the surface level.

Topics include:
• 𝗨𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗩𝗲𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀 & 𝗠𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻
• 𝗣𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝘂𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘄𝘁𝗵 𝗶𝗻 𝗩𝗲𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗻 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆
• 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻, 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝘂𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲
• 𝗥𝗲𝗽𝗮𝗶𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗙𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆

Visit the links below to learn more about each training, explore the schedule, and register for upcoming sessions.

I look forward to these conversations and to creating space for deeper understanding, growth, and healing within the veteran community and the professionals who support them.

For more than a year, I wrestled with the idea of launching my own continuing education training platform.I’ve trained t...
05/26/2026

For more than a year, I wrestled with the idea of launching my own continuing education training platform.

I’ve trained thousands of mental health and addiction professionals across the country over the years, but almost always through conferences, organizations, or partner agencies. Never through trainings I hosted and delivered myself.

Then, over the past several weeks, I found myself laboring to build a website, schedule trainings, and revise course materials, and quietly worrying whether the old “if you build it, they will come” adage would actually hold true.

Last week, Diamond Mind Training hosted its first official live CE presentation.

The group was small, but the attendees' participation, engagement, and enthusiasm were incredible.

It felt meaningful; one of those "I'm on the right path" moments.

Sometimes the confirmation we receive doesn't show up as massive launches or huge financial windfalls. Sometimes it shows up as small but meaningful feedback that the message you’re sharing is actually resonating with the right people.

Some feedback from last week:

“The training was incredibly educational, provided useful material, and the presenter was extremely knowledgeable about the topic.”

“Very knowledgeable and passionate about the subject.”

That encouragement means a lot as I continue building my new platform and scheduling more trainings focused on veteran mental health, addiction recovery, resilience, and post-traumatic growth.

We still have a few spots open in this week’s live virtual CE trainings for professionals working with veteran populations:

• (Wed & Fri) Understanding Veterans & Military Transition (CAM Framework)
• (Fri) Post-Traumatic Growth in Veteran Recovery

Details and registration:
https://DiamondMindTraining.com

Instability is often misunderstood as something inherent in a person. In reality, it is usually the outcome of internal ...
05/25/2026

Instability is often misunderstood as something inherent in a person. In reality, it is usually the outcome of internal systems that are no longer aligned or a sense of control that has been disrupted.

When thoughts, emotions, and behaviors are pulling in different directions, life feels unpredictable. Not because someone is broken, but because the internal framework that once created stability is out of sync.

Rebuilding stability is not about becoming someone new. It is about restoring alignment, clarity, and a sense of agency over what is happening inside.

What I’ve seen in recovery is that the hardest moments don’t always come at rock bottom. They often show up when things ...
05/22/2026

What I’ve seen in recovery is that the hardest moments don’t always come at rock bottom. They often show up when things start getting better.

As life stabilizes, old patterns of self-doubt and low self-worth can quietly return and convince people they do not deserve the progress they are making. That belief can become just as disruptive as the original struggle.

Recovery is not only about improving circumstances. It is also about learning to stay present when your mind questions whether you are allowed to keep what you are building.

I have come to understand that trauma is not something that fits neatly into a single definition.Over time, through list...
05/18/2026

I have come to understand that trauma is not something that fits neatly into a single definition.

Over time, through listening to different people and their lived experiences, it becomes clear that if you asked a hundred individuals to define trauma, you would likely receive a hundred different answers.

Not because the concept is unclear, but because it is deeply nuanced and shaped by personal history, perception, and meaning.

What I have seen is that trauma is not only about the event itself, but about how it is experienced, stored, and interpreted by the mind and nervous system. Two people can go through something similar and come away with entirely different responses.

That is why understanding trauma requires more than labels. It requires presence, curiosity, and a willingness to hear the story behind the event and a person's response.

Excited to officially launch Diamond Mind Training with this week’s first live CE training.Register & Learn More: https:...
05/18/2026

Excited to officially launch Diamond Mind Training with this week’s first live CE training.

Register & Learn More: https://diamondmindtraining.com/courses/cam

Topic: Understanding Veterans & Military Transition explores the unique factors contributing to co-occurring mental health and substance use challenges among veterans—and practical ways professionals can improve engagement and outcomes.

✅ 1.5 CE credits
✅ Live virtual training
✅ Designed for mental health, addiction, peer support, and veteran-serving professionals

Launch week pricing is currently just $25.

If you work with veterans, or know someone who does, I’d love to have you join us this Friday.

I believe that trauma is not just the event itself, but the rupture it creates in how we see the world. When our core va...
05/15/2026

I believe that trauma is not just the event itself, but the rupture it creates in how we see the world. When our core values and beliefs are disrupted, the gap between what we thought was true and what we now experience becomes the wound.

That disconnect often shows up as confusion, fear, and disorientation. What once felt stable no longer makes sense, and we’re left trying to rebuild meaning from what feels like chaos.

I think healing isn't about forgetting or moving past; it’s about restoring coherence, identity, and safety in a world that feels different than before. And, potentially, about growing into a version of yourself that wouldn't have been possible without the trauma.

What you consistently pay attention to eventually shapes your internal world. When that attention is scattered across th...
05/11/2026

What you consistently pay attention to eventually shapes your internal world. When that attention is scattered across things you cannot control, it becomes easy to feel overwhelmed or uncertain.

Building resilience is less about controlling outcomes and more about strengthening your ability to stay centered within them.

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