Combat Veteran On Surviving Ambushes, Drugs & 10 Years In Prison | Michael Springer

Michael Springer shares his compelling story of serving in the Iraq war, the subsequent trauma he endured, and his challenging journey back home. We explore how he fell into the clutches of addiction, ultimately leading to nearly a decade behind bars in a state prison. But most importantly, we uncover the inspiring tale of how he managed to overcome these daunting obstacles and successfully transform his life. Hosted, Executive Produced & Edited By Ian Bick: https://www.instagram.com/ian_bick/?hl=en https://ianbick.com/ Creative direction, design, assets, support by FWRD: https://www.fwrd.co Big thanks to www.findagreatattorney.com for sponsoring this episode. If you are injured anywhere in the country, visit https://findagreatattorney.com, a free service that can find you one of the best lawyers in your area. You focus on getting better and they’ll do the rest. Connect with Michael Springer: IG: https://www.instagram.com/springer9175?igsh=NGVwOTcwaXlpOTli FB: https://www.facebook.com/michaeldane04?mibextid=LQQJ4d Buy Merch: https://lockedinbrand.com Use code lockedin at checkout to get 20% off your order Timestamps: 00:00:00 - Intro 00:07:50 - Troubles in Childhood and Teenage Years 00:15:53 - Unexpected Friendship 00:23:34 - Memories of Iraq and Cultural Differences 00:31:15 - The Sadness of Baghdad 00:38:59 - Chaos and Uncertainty in Baghdad 00:46:28 - Intense Combat Situation 00:54:22 - Driving Through a Warzone 01:02:23 - Survivor's Guilt and Reflections 01:10:36 - Special Type of Soldiers 01:18:15 - The reality of war and its impact 01:26:03 - The Destructive Path 01:33:42 - Arrests 01:41:09 - A Close Call at the Airport 01:49:02 - Trouble in the Barracks 01:56:06 - A Rough Ride to the Hole 02:03:30 - The Consequences of Getting Caught in Criminal Activities 02:11:07 - A Mother's Struggle 02:18:46 - Reflections on Prison and Recovery 02:26:21 - Finding Purpose in Helping Veterans 02:33:53 - Preparing for the Next Chapter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices