Unmasked Warrior
Unmasked Warrior is a live, veteran-led theatrical experience about what it takes to remove one’s armor and return to the self through vulnerability and authenticity. Our show: Three veterans share their personal stories of hurting and healing, a real and raw clinician-guided conversation on mental health struggles and growth, followed by audience Q&A.
Storytelling has been a fundamental component of human life since the dawn of language. Historically, it’s been used ritually, and around fires, to strengthen community connection, process personal struggles and share triumphs, and to help make meaning out of the chaos of life. Through modern science, we know that storytelling has been shown to reduce cortisol, increase oxytocin, evoke empathy and reduce trauma responses, thus overall reducing stress and increasing a sense of connection to self and others. Vulnerable storytelling is one of the most powerful, transformative tools of healing for both the speaker and the audience. Afterall, we are all in this together.
We invite you to join us for a veteran-led healing experience that will leave you feeling connected and inspired.
Our Team
Sam Juan
FounderU.S. Army combat veteran, former CST with SEAL Team 6, artist, writer, and advocate for authentic leadership.
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Noah Galloway
FounderCombat veteran and speaker focused on post-traumatic growth.
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Anton Nootenboom
FounderDutch army veteran, multiple world record holder and men’s mental health advocate.
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Dr. Mike Sapiro
FounderClinical psychologist for first responders and special operations veterans; MC and moderator.
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