Calming the Chaos Within: A Veteran’s Journey from PTSD to Purpose with Cole Grace

In this transformative episode of Inner Peace, Better Health, host Sana welcomes Cole Grace—combat veteran, mental health advocate, and author of Internal > External: Calming the Chaos Within. Cole shares his profound journey from battling PTSD and addiction to embracing healing through mindset, self-compassion, and faith. He opens up about shelving his book for five years due to self-doubt and perfectionism, and how he eventually overcame these internal battles to share his story with the world. Together, they explore the power of self-talk, the trap of external validation, and the importance of realistic expectations. Whether you’re facing personal struggles or seeking deeper self-awareness, this episode offers practical insights and heartfelt wisdom to support your healing journey.

About Cole Grace: Cole Grace is a combat veteran who served as a bomb technician in Iraq, where he developed PTSD. His healing journey led him to write Internal > External: Calming the Chaos Within, a guide to overcoming trauma through mindset shifts and internal work. Today, Cole is a mental health advocate, speaker, and YouTuber, dedicated to helping others navigate their inner worlds and find lasting peace.

Key Takeaways:

• Healing is an ongoing journey, not a destination.

• Self-talk shapes your internal reality—catch and reframe negative narratives.

• External successes can feel hollow without internal grounding.

• Awareness of unrealistic expectations can ease emotional distress.

• Mindset shifts and faith play a critical role in transforming trauma.

Connect with Cole Grace:

• Book: Internal > External: Calming the Chaos Within on Amazon

• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CGrace21 (@CGrace21)

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