Unspoken Words: A Combat Veteran's Journey from Chaos to Advocacy with SFC Alexander Stewart

The Morning Formation Podcast

The Morning Formation Podcast
Unspoken Words: A Combat Veteran's Journey from Chaos to Advocacy with SFC Alexander Stewart
Jun 30, 2025 Season 3 Episode 22
KP

Shoot me a message!

Sergeant First Class Alexander Stewart shares his powerful journey as a combat veteran serving on three different fronts while becoming a mental health advocate and author. His raw account reveals how witnessing 9/11 as a child sparked his military service and how he's now channeling combat experiences into helping others facing invisible wounds.

• Inspired to enlist after witnessing the impact of 9/11 on his New York community just 45 minutes from NYC
• Deployed to Afghanistan (2013-2014), Iraq (2015), and Syria (2017), each presenting unique challenges and traumas
• Evolved his leadership style through deployments, learning that being technically proficient isn't enough without empathy
• Faced significant barriers when seeking mental health treatment despite clear PTSD symptoms
• Authored "Unspoken Words," a poetry collection giving voice to veterans who struggle to articulate their experiences
• Lost 31 military friends to suicide and now works to break stigma while still serving on active duty
• Helped over 27 veterans and service members who were contemplating suicide

If you're struggling in silence, remember: "It's completely okay to not be okay." Reach out to someone - a friend, family member, or fellow veteran. You have the courage because you've already faced challenges in uniform. One suicide a day is one too many.


Support the show

Check out our website

Please Support & Donate to the Podcast: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/themorningform

USA Made socks with a Purpose. 20% off with code: TMF
https://www.solediersocks.com/tmf

Episode Powered By Act Now Education

Episode Artwork Unspoken Words: A Combat Veteran's Journey from Chaos to Advocacy with SFC Alexander Stewart 1:47:43 Episode Artwork Grappling with Purpose: How Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Shapes Character with Black Belts Mike Medina and Juno Lucero 58:32 Episode Artwork The Jobbaloon Show: Comedy, Candid Pranks, and Viral Content 1:03:19 Episode Artwork Reclaiming Your Vitality: The Truth About Testosterone Therapy with Ultimate Male Clinic 59:29 Episode Artwork From UCLA Gridiron Glory to Life Coaching: Kam Brown's Journey 58:46 Episode Artwork Gunshots to Grappling: Two Lives Transformed by Jiu-Jitsu with Black Belt Mike Medina and Nate Crisler 1:19:47 Episode Artwork Pitching Through Pain: A West Point Athlete's Journey to Pro Baseball 55:37 Episode Artwork Ambitious AF: Where Mental Toughness Meets Neuroscience with Erin Whitehead 1:02:51 Episode Artwork Marine to Entrepreneur: Rob Martinez's Mission to Support Service Members 1:08:46 Episode Artwork Embracing Entrepreneurship: Sumi's Journey from the Army to Business Success 46:05 Episode Artwork The Veteran Coach: Here's JP's Journey 57:25 Episode Artwork Finding Freedom in the Breath: The Art of Letting Go with Athena Desai 20:20 Episode Artwork Embrace Forgiveness Through Meditation with Athena Desai 22:29 Episode Artwork Fighting for Better Military Housing: Melissa Godoy's Advocacy Journey 57:48 Episode Artwork Honoring a Fallen Hero: Mallory Crabtree's Journey as a Gold Star Daughter 31:47 Episode Artwork Empowering Rural Veterans: Michelle Lang's Mission to Bridge Support and Community 37:22 Episode Artwork Vee Morgan's Journey A Story of Resilience, Reality Show, Non Profits, and Legacy 50:29 Episode Artwork VA Loans & Building a Future with Army Combat Veteran Robert Tolan 1:01:33 Episode Artwork Holistic Healing and Trauma Recovery: Insights from Athena Desai 57:41 Episode Artwork Firefighter Jermol Edwards Saving Lives After Service 1:15:34 Episode Artwork How Mentorship Enhances Life's Transitions and Opportunities with Dr. Deborah Heiser 43:25 Episode Artwork Veteran’s Day Special: The Story of MOH Eugene A. Obregon and His Ultimate Sacrifice 4:34 Episode Artwork Triumph Over Adversity: Ken Kunken's Inspiring Journey from Quadriplegia to District Attorney 40:18 Episode Artwork ANE & TMF Podcast: Overcoming Self-Doubt in Your Civilian Job Search 32:27 Episode Artwork From Air Force to Academia: Autumn's Story 44:46