Forged in Silence – Episode 1: Why I’m Here, and Why You Should Be Too
In this first episode of Forged in Silence, I lay it all out—the truth about where I’ve been, what I’ve lost, and why I refuse to stay down. I talk about my time as a Navy sailor, the betrayal that nearly broke me, and how I’m rebuilding my life one handmade product at a time through my business, Yggdrasil Industries. This isn’t just a podcast about bath and body products. It’s about resilience, starting over when you’ve got nothing left, and finding purpose in the scars life leaves behind. You’ll also hear how Norse mythology—specifically the story of Odin hanging from Yggdrasil—shapes my journey and my craft. If you’ve ever been knocked down and wondered if it’s worth getting back up, this episode is for you. Featured Song: Legacy in the Grain – written and performed by Paul Freeland. In This Episode: My unfiltered story—military service, betrayal, and the rebuild How Yggdrasil Industries was born from rock-bottom Why Norse myth fuels my work and mindset The connection between crafting and healing What you can expect from this podcast moving forward Support the Show: If you want to see what I’m building, visit Yggdrasil Industries – veteran-owned, handmade bath and body products rooted in Norse mythology. Follow & Connect: Website: https://yggdrasil-industries.com Email: p.freeland@yggdrasil-industries.com Closing Words: This is just the start. Every week I’ll bring you stories, lessons, and real talk about the fight to keep going. Until next time—stay sharp, stand tall, forge forward.
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Some days, life doesn’t knock—you just wake up already on the floor. In this episode, I take you inside one of the hardest days of my life—the day I questioned whether I should even keep going. From the quiet of my mother’s kitchen to a rough, imperfect bar of soap that changed my trajectory, this is the story of how something small pulled me out of the dark.
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In this first episode of Forged in Silence, I lay it all out—the truth about where I’ve been, what I’ve lost, and why I refuse to stay down. I talk about my time as a Navy sailor, the betrayal that nearly broke me, and how I’m rebuilding my life one handmade product at a time through my business, Yggdrasil Industries.
This isn’t just a podcast about bath and body products. It’s about resilience, starting over when you’ve got nothing...
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