Nicolas Mezzanato joined the 111th Airborne Division of the US Army and was deployed to Iraq in 2005. His desire was to be a hero but it quickly became a decent into madness. During that time, the conflict was so intense that it left scars on his emotional body, and these scars would only become apparent on his return to civilian life. In this interview, Nicolas tells Ahonu of how his faith helped him in the war zone but was of no use to him when he returned. He speaks about the ignorance and regret attached to military engagement, and how differently he would be if he knew then what he knows now. He speaks about the effect of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder on his mind, body and spirit, and how he found a way to overcome its effects. He explains how his inability to cope became his motivation to separate the trauma from himself in order to function, and then how he progressed spiritually to give him today an amazing outlook on life and its purpose. After you listen, please leave a rating and review on iTunes. Your feedback encourages others and helps share truth in this great time of change! We see the Honest-to-God Series Podcast as our mission and our movement. So the more people get to hear our show, the more of a difference we can make. Here’s how it works: More subscriptions & 5-Star reviews = Higher rating in iTunes = More folks will listen! If you have iPhone/iPad/iOS: listen on iTunes/ If you have Android/Windows/Other: listen on Stitcher And please, if you're into consciousness expansion and growth of awareness, join our Facebook community here: https://www.facebook.com/newworldofempowerment Aingeal Rose & Ahonu are the founders of the World of Empowerment, an international spiritual growth website formed to help people grow in awareness. They are also founders and directors of Twin Flame Productions LLC, which was founded in January 2016 "to produce high-quality books and multimedia for those who feel an affinity for universal wisdom and multi-disciplinary knowledge". Their websites are https://worldofempowerment.com and http://aingealrose.com/ and their books can be found on Amazon here: http://amzn.to/2bGP8mG Books by Aingeal Rose and Ahonu We hope you enjoy our story today. We enjoy interviewing inspiring authors, artists, healers and light bearers, and pioneers in the growth of awareness. With blessings, Aingeal Rose & Ahonu Sponsor: Sponsor is World of Empowerment: Practical Spirituality In A Changing World! If you wish to sponsor an episode or the full Honest-to-God series, contact us at +1-224-588-8026. Also visit http://aingealrose.com,  http://ahonu.com and http://sacredearthwaters.com Closing: Remember to get your Profound Statements From The Akashic Records in your mailbox each day - http://worldofempowerment.com/. Next week - IT COULD BE YOU - contact us to get on the show and discuss your spiritual breakthroughs, your book or your spiritual business! Until next time, we send you our love, blessings and thanks for listening to AHONU & Aingeal Rose on the Honest to God Series! Slán agus beannacht Dé libh go leir! Contact us by visiting WorldofEmpowerment.com - your source for practical spirituality in a changing world!                                                                                                        Twin Flame Productions LLC Website | Newsletter | Consultations