Pirate Monk Podcast

On this episode: Aaron learns where to stick the dynamite on his Prius road trip. Nate takes off the facade.This week, Nate and Aaron talk to our guest, Jason Mellard. Jason is a Texas transplant via South Carolina and Japan. He talks about growing up with sexual and physical abuse from a pastor father. Jason talks about how his father delivered a message that let him know he was not important. He shares his thoughts and understanding of USSA and defines what it means to him. Jason talks about his own struggles with shame, confusion, how he felt his body was not his own, and how he wasn’t one of the guys. Jason is also a podcaster and coach. He created the https://ownyouridentitynow.com/ssaquiz/to help guys struggling with identity, fear, shame, and judgement.Links: Own your Identity Podcast and Coaching SSA QuizSept. 12-14, 2025 Austrian Retreat Nov 7-9, 2025 Santa Fe, NM Samson Summit Nov 7-9, 2025 The Wild & Sacred Journey, Womens RetreatIf you have thoughts or questions and you’d like the guys to addr