From Combat To Conservation (Part 2) With Jimmy Armel

TW: This episode discusses addiction, PTSD, suicide, combat trauma, and psychedelic treatment.Part two of Jimmy’s story goes even deeper as he opens up about relapse, recovery, suicidal ideation, and the moment that pushed him toward a completely different path. Jimmy shares how Not Lucky evolved from a charter business into a nonprofit dedicated to helping veterans and active duty service members find purpose, connection, and real support on the water.Kail and Jimmy talk about addiction, Ibogaine, mental health care for veterans, the failures of the VA system, shark tagging, conservation, and why Not Lucky is about so much more than fishing. From near-death moments to building a mission that now helps other veterans, Jimmy’s story is raw, intense, and ultimately rooted in survival, faith, and purpose. Follow Jimmy here  and to donate or for more information head to knotlucky.orgGet your Fatherless Behavior Tour Tickets HereFor full video episodes head to patreon.com/kaillowryThanks for supporting the show by checking out the sponsors!Hiya: for 50% off their best selling children’s vitamin head to hiyahealth.com/famousTalkiatry: Head to Talkiatry.com/famous and complete the short assessment to get matched with an in‑network psychiatrist in just a few minutes.Boll And Branch:  Now’s your chance to change the way you sleep with Boll and Branch. Get 15% off, plus free shipping on your first set of sheets at bollandbranch.com/barelyfamousProgressive: To get your auto insurance quote head to progressive.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.