What happens when everything that once defined you—your marriage, your faith, your strength, your career—gets stripped away (Amazon Affiliate)?

We’re honored to welcome Rick Cheatham, retired Anaheim City Fire Captain turned transformational life coach, to the Tactical Living Podcast. Rick's life story is not just powerful—it’s a roadmap for anyone facing unimaginable pain.

From battling addiction that nearly destroyed his marriage…

To enduring the unthinkable—the brutal murder of his 23-year-old son…

To facing paralysis after a fall during retirement…

Rick has walked through fire—literally and emotionally—and emerged with a message that every first responder, spouse, and human soul needs to hear.

🎯 In this conversation, Rick shares:

His 3-step A.I.M. framework to reclaim your life

How to rebuild identity after devastating loss

Why forgiveness, not resentment, is the path to peace

What it means to move from victim to victor

This episode is about more than trauma—it’s about transformation. If you or someone you love has ever questioned your worth in the wake of tragedy… this is the episode to share, sit with, and listen to more than once.

🧭 Walk away with hope, clarity, and the tools to A.I.M. for the life you were always meant to live.

Contact Rick Directly at: https://rickcheatham.com/

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