Ep. 077.5 Daniel Naro - Retired Air Force, deeply human man (Pt. 2)

This is Part 2 of a two-part episode series. As noted, it’s a little different and more personal – its family, even if not by blood.  My guest on this episode is Daniel Naro - a retired Air Force veteran, family man, and deeply thoughtful human — my wife’s cousin.

From conversations at family gatherings to the pod. Our discussion can get deep and I was right to say he would be a great guest!

What unfolds in Part 2 is something deeper.

Part 2 gets more intense and tough – in a good way.  Daniel shares candidly about his transition out of the military, the anger and anxiety that surfaced, and how he began searching for healthier ways to manage pain, trauma, and identity. We also wade into uncomfortable but important territory — responsibility, student debt, work, cannabis, stigma, and why curiosity matters more than judgment.

From there, the conversation turns toward healing — including a thoughtful, stigma-aware discussion around cannabis as a medical and personal tool, not a punchline.

This isn’t advocacy. It’s exploration. And it’s ultimately about agency — choosing how you move forward when no one is telling you what to do anymore.

I can’t thank Daniel enough for his authenticity!  See ya at the next family gig…