He went to war with his brother. Minutes after learning he had fallen, Scott had to put his grief aside and lead his men in combat.

In this conversation, Aaron Hale and Scott DeLuzio discuss that life-shattering day, the rage that nearly consumed him, and the long road from grief and PTSD to recovery and purpose.

From coping with loss and rebuilding his family life, to launching the Drive On Podcast and writing Surviving Son, Scott shares raw truths about healing, leadership, and why no veteran—or civilian—should ever feel alone in their struggle.

This is more than a story of survival. It's a call to action: to reach out, to connect, and to never quit.

0:00 Intro 0:05 The day Scott lost his brother in Afghanistan 4:43 The ambush and aftermath 10:53 Grief and rage in real time 16:01 Stuffing away grief on the battlefield 22:13 Coming home broken 25:41 The scariest phone call: asking for help 29:59 Struggling to reconnect as a husband and father 33:20 Survivor's guilt and "what if" questions 36:49 Mortuary Affairs and bringing his brother home 41:07 Transitioning back to civilian work—and walking away from it 43:36 Finding purpose through entrepreneurship and therapy 48:48 Writing Surviving Son and starting the Drive On Podcast 56:24 Countdown to Impact

Resources Mentioned: 📚 Surviving Son by Scott DeLuzio: https://survivingsonbook.com/ 🎙️ Drive On Podcast: https://driveonpodcast.com/ 📚 The Hurricane Within by Ashley Leppert

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