From the Military to Mental Health: Daniel Hamilton on Stress, Service, and Endurance

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Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Coach Hannah sits down with ultra runner, military veteran, and licensed counselor Daniel Hamilton to talk about identity, service, and the challenges of transitioning from high-stress environments to everyday civilian life. Daniel shares his path from running competitively at King College in Bristol, Tennessee, to serving in the military, and eventually building a counseling practice dedicated to helping those who carry heavy stress in their professions. After leaving the military, Daniel experienced firsthand how difficult the transition to civilian life can be. The structure, camaraderie, and constant challenge of military service can be hard to replace, and many veterans find themselves searching for something that provides the same sense of purpose and intensity. That experience ultimately led Daniel to found Moving Forward Therapeutic Services, where he works primarily with veterans, law enforcement officers, and first responders. His approach focuses on helping people move forward through stress instead of staying stuck in it—often using lessons drawn from sports, discipline, and endurance. In this conversation, Daniel and Coach Hannah discu