#8 Josh – American Hero Goes From Homeless to Mansion, U.S. Navy Air Traffic Controller & NSA Cyber Warfare Contractor Overcomes Depression - Part 1 of 2
Josh is an American hero who went from being homeless in Kentucky to living in a mansion. With a truly tumultuous childhood exacerbated by drug addicted parents, Josh decided to take his life in a new direction by getting his GED and joining the United States Navy at 18 where he worked as an air traffic controller. He later found he had a particular talent in the world of cyber warfare as he carried out Top Secret missions as a hacker to protect our county.
Whether its luck, serendipity, or simply kairos, Josh has plenty of otherworldly help aligning his stars to be at the right place at the right time—but it’s not all just cash and prizes. Josh endures great sacrifice and contends with profound troubles along his journey. Josh unpacks his struggles with depression and shares his powerful message about what helped him improve his circumstances and maintain his mental health.
Josh is also the host of “From Homeless to Mansion,” a podcast about his real life journey. If you’d like to learn more about what Josh is up to, you can connect with him on TikTok and Instagram or directly on his website homelesstomansion.com.
Make sure to catch his latest episode of from Homeless to Mansion on Spotify, Youtube, and anywhere else you get your podcast. Additionally, you can join his Patreon where you can help support Josh’s journey and get behind-the-scenes content.
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If you or a man you know may benefit from mental health or addiction services, please visit this great resource to find help:
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