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EP 010 · 15 JUNE 2025

Why Books Are the New Weapon for Veteran Mental Health | Dylan Conway

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From the battlefield to the bookshelf—Dylan Conway’s story is one of resilience, reinvention, and relentless purpose.

In this episode of The Grey Man Podcast, we sit down with Dylan Conway, a former Army Captain who is now leading a mental health revolution. Dylan opens up about his personal journey and the spark that led him to found Brothers N Books, a movement-turned-charity that is changing lives through the power of reading.

We dive deep into the mental toll of service, the transition from military leadership to social entrepreneurship, and how bibliotherapy became Dylan’s weapon of choice in the fight for mental health. This is a raw, real, and deeply human conversation about how a simple book can become a lifeline for those navigating their darkest chapters.

In this episode, we cover: Dylan’s transition from Army Captain to civilian life. The origin story of Brothers N Books and the power of a "book club for the brave." How bibliotherapy supports resilience and mental health recovery. Moving beyond the uniform to find a new, impactful mission.

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