# Chad Robichaux: Former Marine, Bestselling Author, and Founder of Mighty Oaks (ep. 878)

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Podcast: [Live Inspired Podcast with John O'Leary](https://stenobird.com/podcast/live-inspired-podcast-with-john-o-leary-53422)
Published: 2026-05-07T06:05:00+00:00
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## Resource

Chad Robichaux is a former Force Recon Marine, USA Today bestselling author, and founder of Mighty Oaks , a nonprofit that has helped thousands of veterans and first responders recover from PTSD, trauma, and the invisible wounds of war. After eight deployments to Afghanistan and years serving in elite special operations, Chad now dedicates his life to helping others rediscover hope, healing, and purpose. Today, Chad shares how growing up in a violent and broken home shaped his life, the heartbreaking loss of his brother, and the journey that led him into the Marines and eventually into some of the darkest battles of his life. We discuss how accountability, faith, and serving others helped him rebuild his family, restore his purpose, and launch Mighty Oaks to help others do the same. My friends, if you are walking through pain, regret, or hopelessness, this conversation is for you. You'll leave reminded that healing is possible and even our deepest scars can become a source of hope for someone else.

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