The VetRise Podcast w/ Juan Perez

Cameron Stallbaum came to VetRise battling addiction, isolation, and self-doubt. Three months later, he’s 20+ pounds down, off hard drugs, showing up to life, and leading others through the storm.

This episode isn’t motivational. It’s proof that real transformation is possible when you stop hiding and start doing the work.

We break down what actually changed for Cameron: from boundaries and...

You built a version of yourself to survive, but now it’s the very thing keeping you stuck.

All the pain, pride, habits, and armor that once protected you?

It’s outdated.

If you don’t burn that identity, you’ll die defending a life that isn’t even yours anymore.

You don’t need more motivation. You need to tell the truth about who you’ve become, and choose to unbec...

We talk about what happens when you stop pretending you’re fine and finally give yourself permission to feel.

From survivor’s guilt to emotional suppression in leadership roles, this conversation breaks down how veterans carry invisible weight long after the uniform comes off.

The healing doesn’t start with a diagnosis. It starts with honesty. And it’s not about becoming som...

If you keep playing the role you were handed, you’ll never become who you’re meant to be.

This episode unpacks the truth about identity after service—and why clinging to the old version of you keeps you stuck.

You’re not broken for wanting more.

You’re trapped if you don’t go after it.

Freedom starts when you stop performing and start choosing.

Be w...

If you don’t choose what fills your time, something else will. And most of the time, it’s garbage.

This episode breaks down why success starts with assessing your health, wealth, relationships, and self—and being brutally honest about where you’re at.

Because if you’re giving everything to everyone else and ignoring yourself, you’re not being selfless.

You’re being avoidant.

Life reflects your focus.

Every excuse, setback, or delay becomes a reason to stay stuck when you’re looking for proof that life is against you. Change starts when you shift your lens. Look for the growth. Look for the challenge. Look for the chance to show up with discipline, peace, and purpose.

What you seek is what you become. Choose wisely.

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This isn’t about grief. It’s about how you live.

Memorial Day is a reminder to lead, love, and show up in their name. Those who didn’t make it home paid the price. You’re still here.

Act like it matters. Every day.

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No amount of reps, routines, or journaling will override what hasn’t been healed. Emotional pain doesn’t go away by hiding—it gets louder, and it bleeds into every area of life.

This episode calls out the war veterans are still fighting: the one inside. Not with enemies, but with the shame, regret, and unresolved anger that keeps them locked in survival mode.

The work isn’t about becoming s...

Being busy feels productive—but it’s often just another form of avoidance. This episode dismantles the lie that staying on the grind is the key to success.

When every minute is filled, there’s no room to question if any of it actually matters.

The cost isn’t just burnout—it’s the slow death of purpose, peace, and clarity.

Learn why effectiveness always beats effort, and how to...

Most people aren’t burned out from doing too much, they’re exhausted from avoiding the one thing that actually matters.

This episode breaks down how “planning” often becomes procrastination in disguise, and why obsessing over perfect systems is blocking real results.

It’s not about building the perfect routine—it’s about building discipline through action.

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It’s not heroic to say yes to everyone but yourself.

In this episode, we dismantle the toxic cycle of self-neglect disguised as selflessness—and why loving yourself first is the most selfless move you can make.

Because your family doesn’t need your sacrifice—they need your strength.

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This episode is a full-out attack on emotional excuses.

When motivation fades, the mission still stands.

Learn how to take full control of your day, your energy, and your future—by choosing discipline over emotion and becoming obsessed with creating the best day ever.

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Leveling up can feel lonely—not because people don’t care, but because they no longer recognize who you’re becoming.

This episode breaks down how to stop waiting for validation, let go of who’s not aligned, and still lead with compassion.

Not everyone will get it. And that’s okay.

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If you’ve ever loved a veteran but felt like you couldn’t reach them—this is the episode you need to hear.

From the day we raise our right hand, to the battles we fight long after the uniform comes off.

You’ll understand why we joined, how the military rewired us, what we lost when we came home, and why so many of us struggle in silence.

This episode isn’t just for civilians—i...

You want more discipline, better habits, a stronger mindset—but your calendar is empty. That’s not a motivation problem. That’s a self-respect problem. In this episode, we dive into why your schedule reflects your standards, and how to build a life that proves you’re serious about the man you say you want to become. If it’s not scheduled, it’s not real.

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Not everyone will understand your growth—and they’re not supposed to.

This episode dives into the lonely, misunderstood, and often painful side of transformation. When you level up, you lose people—and that’s not a tragedy. That’s the price of becoming who you’re meant to be.

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Epiosde 100 is here.. The raw truth behind VetRise, leadership, and why most men stay stuck.

his isn’t a celebration—it’s a gut check.

In this episode, I break down exactly what I believe about identity, discipline, healing, and why too many men fall apart after the uniform comes off.

If you feel lost, hollow, or tired of coasting—this one’s for you.

No fluff. No...

This episode is from my guest appearance on The Morning Formation Podcast with KP Phillips.

This was one of the realest conversations I’ve had.

On The Morning Formation with KP Phillips, we talked about what happens when the uniform comes off and there’s no one telling you what to do anymore. We went deep into identity loss, toxic leadership, the cost of chasing titles, and how most veteran...

This episode is from my guest appearance on the Five Oooh! Podcast with Haley.

After the uniform came off, everything unraveled. Two divorces. A dismantled team. A war inside my own home—and inside myself.

In this conversation with Haley, I opened up about the identity crisis that hits when you leave the job, the truth about chasing purpose, and what it actually takes to rebuild a life that...