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Holding the Reins of Resilience – Michael Hall's Mission to Help Warriors Heal In this powerful episode, Marcus and Melanie meet with Michael Hall, a retired U.S. Navy SEAL from BUD/S Class 267 and the founder of Hold the Reins, a groundbreaking non-profit organization dedicated to equine-assisted wellness and coaching for special warfare operators. Michael shares his journey from the battlefield to the barn, explaining how his deep love of horses and his firsthand experience with the challenges of military life led him to create Hold the Reins. This program provides early intervention tools to help Navy SEALs, SWCC, and EOD teams develop self-awareness, emotional regulation, communication skills, and goal achievement—all through the incredible connection between humans and horses. With the unique pressures that come with a career in special operations, divorce and suicide rates remain devastatingly high among service members. Michael recognized this crisis and made it his mission to provide a lifeline—a safe space where warriors can regain control, reconnect, and find healing. Now, as he transitions into running Hold the Reins full-time as CEO and counselor, he's determined to give back to the community that shaped him. Tune in to hear Michael's inspiring story, the science behind equine therapy, and how his program is changing lives one ride at a time. In This Episode You Will Hear: • [My dad] asked me blankly one day, “What do you want to do?” It was just one of those things where I just spit out the first thing that my heart said, “I want to be a SEAL.” (8:43) • The Air Force recruiter looked at me, “Well, whatcha been up to since you graduated high school?” I didn't hold anything back. I just gave him anything. He was like, “There's no room for you in our Air Force.” (9:31) • [I saw] this recruiting commercial come on. Helicopters come over the horizon. It said, “We'll take you from high school to flight school.” So, I get in my truck and drove 150 miles to the recruiting office and joined the Navy. (15:41) • That why we started this thing, to help guys hit the pressure relief valve. (17:45) • The world's too slow. We're moving too fast on the inside, and we start trying to numb that down, and we do it in unproductive ways. • Our organization is called Hold the Reigns. We use horsemanship to teach guys how to emotionally regulate the present moment focus, and allow them to narrate their own story to us. (19:08) • Were the only organization, possibly in the nation that I know of, that's run by frogmen. (19:28) • I feel like God has created in me the way, or persona that's gonna be able to help guys. (23:23) • You can't team guy your way around horses. (26:24) • I've dealt with a lot of really dangerous horses and people made them that way. (43:18) • That's kind of a surprise thing we do – we put them in a really vulnerable situation, so you're no longer the hairy-chested, bullet-proof frogman. You're now just a little worried about your safety. (54:14) • A horse is completely honest. They do not know how to lie. (59:40) Socials: - Website: Holdthereins.org - Linktree: https://linktr.ee/holdthereins?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=77f57f3f-f76e-4374-bff3-5f37d6a085b1 - IG: team_neverquit , marcusluttrell , melanieluttrell , huntero13 -  https://www.patreon.com/teamneverquit Sponsors:    - Navyfederal.org           - Robinhood.com/gold     - stopboxusa.com {TNQ}    - ghostbed.com/TNQ [TNQ]   -  kalshi.com/TNQ    - PXG.com/TNQ   -  joinbilt.com/TNQ    - Tonal.com [TNQ]   - greenlight.com/TNQ   - PDSDebt.com/TNQ   - drinkAG1.com/TNQ   - Shadyrays.com [TNQ]   - qualialife.com/TNQ [TNQ]   - Hims.com/TNQ   - Shopify.com/TNQ   - Aura.com/TNQ   - Moink.com/TNQ   - Policygenius.com   - TAKELEAN.com [TNQ]   - usejoymode.com [TNQ]   - Shhtape.com [TNQ]

Matthew Verducci is the Chief Operations Officer at Sweetheart & Heroes.  Matt is a graduate of the United States Naval Academy.  He served as a Lieutenant and Surface Warface Officer on the USS ESSEX, and was also a Navy SEAL Officer Candidate, graduating from Basic Underwater Demolition School (BUD/S), along with being an Officer in Charge of BUD/S Class 331.

The best podcast for military veterans, police officers, firefighters, and first responders preparing for life after service. As a military veteran or first responder, you need to be planning and implementing strategies to prepare for your transition into civilian life. In this episode of the Transition Drill Podcast, follow the journey of Travis Lively, a former Navy SEAL who served with distinction for over a decade. Travis graduated BUD/S Class 234, chronicled in the documentary of the same name. In this episode, Travis shares his story of growing up in a small Massachusetts town, the path of life that lead him to the Navy, eventually becoming a Navy SEAL. He talks about his decision behind leaving the Navy, driven by a desire to prioritize family and pursue new horizons. Today, he works in the defense aerospace industry as well as Travis channels his creative side into screenwriting and storytelling, having already experienced some success with his projects. Whether you're a veteran, first responder, or someone inspired by tales of perseverance, this episode offers a compelling look at life in and beyond the military. SPONSORS: Trident Coffee Get 15% off your purchase Link: https://tridentcoffee.com Promo Code: TDP15 Human Performance TRT Get 10% off your purchase Web: https://hptrt.com/ Promo Code: TDP CONNECT WITH THE PODCAST: IG: https://www.instagram.com/paulpantani/ WEB: https://www.transitiondrillpodcast.com QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS: paul@transitiondrillpodcast.com CONNECT WITH TRAVIS: IG: https://www.instagram.com/travislivelyofficial/

[This blog will always be free to read, but it's also how I pay my bills. If you have suggestions or feedback on how I can earn your paid subscription, shoot me an email: cmclymer@gmail.com. And if this is too big of a commitment, I'm always thankful for a simple cup of coffee.]Tell me if you've heard this one before.A Navy SEAL, a doctor, and an astronaut walk into a bar. They're all the same guy.Last week, NASA announced that 40 year-old U.S. Navy Lieutenant Commander Jonathan “Jonny” Yong Kim will deploy to the International Space Station in March onboard the Roscosmos Soyuz MS-27 with cosmonauts Sergey Ryzhikov and Alexey Zubritsky for eight months. It's the latest extraordinary chapter in the life of Dr. Kim, who previously served as an enlisted Navy SEAL early in the Global War on Terrorism before completing undergrad, whilst earning an officer commission, and subsequently graduating from Harvard Medical School.While finishing an internship in emergency medicine at Massachusetts General Hospital and Brigham and Women's Hospital, Dr. Kim applied to the NASA Astronaut Corps after meeting physician-astronaut Dr. Scott Parazynski and was selected as part of Astronaut Group 22 in 2017.Okay, so, obviously, this is an all-timer professional trajectory, so profoundly accomplished that it's hard to imagine it inspiring any degree of career jealousy in the hearts of his peers because, honestly, any reasonable adult has to ask: what caliber of human being could even do all this?If the LinkedIn summary of this man's life was all you had to go on, maybe certain assumptions would be front-of-mind. Maybe you'd think he had an especially nurturing childhood. Maybe he had particular advantages, even with hard work, that made the above possible.That's where his story, at least for me, gets even more mind-boggling.Dr. Kim was born to Korean American immigrants a few years after they arrived in the United States. They were a working class family. His father struggled with alcoholism and was abusive. His mother attempted to make the very best of a volatile home life. Neither had a college education.Growing up, Dr. Kim took on the role of a protector for his mother and younger brother, constantly shielding them from the violent outbursts of his father. In high school, this came to a head when his father, armed with a handgun, threatened to kill his mother.Rushing to his mother's aid, Dr. Kim was pepper-sprayed and bashed in the skull with a dumbbell by his father. The police were called to their home. After learning he was barricaded in the attic and likely still armed, authorities cordoned off the house. There was a standoff, shots were exchanged, and his father was killed.Despite the overwhelming trauma of this early horrific experience, Dr. Kim kept focused on his childhood dream of serving as a Navy SEAL. He enlisted in 2002 after high school graduation, eventually completed training with BUD/S Class 247, and got assigned to SEAL Team Three.He was primarily trained as a combat medic but soon completed the highly competitive SEAL Sniper Course and then deployed twice to Iraq, undertaking over a hundred combat missions and earning the Silver Star and Bronze Star (w/ valor) along the way for life-saving actions.So, you got this guy who went through an especially rough childhood but overcame it to flesh out a sterling career any of us would admire. The odds were long, yet the success has been off-the-charts. So, as a person, it wouldn't really be surprising to find out he's a bit cocky, right?I've watched several interviews with Dr. Kim and dozens of video snippets of his fellow Navy SEALs discussing the man's character and professional competence. I highly recommend the five-hour podcast chat he did with retired SEAL officer Jocko Willink.(By the way, Mr. Willink is an exceptional interviewer and does a fantastic job of guiding the conversation throughout.)There's also a standout, hilarious clip in which two of his fellow SEALs talk about a presentation Dr. Kim made during Sniper School that was so deeply impressive that all they could do was laugh when remembering it. Definitely watch it. Here's what's abundantly clear: there may not exist a greater chasm between the professional achievements of one human being and the unyielding humility and selflessness they inhabit. Dr. Kim's fellow SEALs have nothing but high praise for him in a community that is not known for its penchant to publicly acclaim any of its living brothers given all who have made the ultimate sacrifice. So many clips I've watched were SEALs bringing up Mr. Kim unprompted and in glowing terms.In watching his interview with Mr. Willink, I was quite taken with the numerous times Dr. Kim answered questions about his service in the framing of his SEAL brethren and other fellow service members, always reverting back to those lost and their sacrifices. I don't know how else to put it, but there's such a pure humility in this man that comes across as steadfastly authentic, almost appearing to be embarrassed that his accomplishments would be discussed at all. As I've done research on Dr. Kim, I've come across too many predictions to count that he may one day—and should be—president, which struck me as not only true but somehow—ironically—unlikely.It's not for his lack of ability. If Dr. Kim could understandably be described as a political novice given that his entire career has been spent outside of formal politics, it's difficult to think of any political novice more likely to be equal to the task.You get the sense that if he were thrown into the Oval Office tomorrow and without warning, Dr. Kim would find a way to make it work. Hell, you get the sense that if you told the man he needs to learn how to juggle flaming swords, he'd come back an hour later with a routine set to music.No, it's the relentless selflessness so clearly at the core of his being that might be the only factor of skepticism, particularly in a political system disinclined to reward selflessness as a prevailing characteristic. In Dr. Kim's own analysis, he's not perfect. He's made growth-ready mistakes throughout his storied career, listened to advice, made adjustments as necessary, and always focused on self-improvement and most importantly: the team, the team, and the team.While speaking with Mr. Willink, he said this: “I'm not gifted. I'm not smarter than everybody else. I'm not stronger. I just have the ability to stick to a plan and not quit."And that's a great value statement, but in honor of Labor Day, here's one that resonated even more with me:“You should never think you're too good to do a job. And I think you should be like that in everything you do. 'Be a forever new guy' is what I try to emulate… never think that you are above taking out the trash.”Well said, Sir.Jonny Kim is the kind of American who makes me hopeful about the future of our country and the kind of leader who best expresses, by example, the greatness we should all aspire to.I can't wait to see what he does next.Charlotte's Web Thoughts is a reader-supported publication. 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Dave Brown is an outstanding former Navy SEAL known for his small stature but immense determination. Standing at just 5'3", he was always underestimated, both by high school bullies and Navy recruiters, yet he remained undeterred and locked in on his goal to serve.   Despite being initially dismissed due to his size, Brown's persistence and resilience led him to pass the rigorous Basic Underwater Demolition/SEAL (BUD/S) training, even running with two stress fractures during "Hell Week." He graduated with BUD/S Class 115 and served with Underwater Demolition Team 21 and SEAL Team 4. His deployments took him across Central and South America, Europe, the Middle East, and Africa.   His memoir, "And Goliath," tackles the human side of being a Navy SEAL. Especially in Brown's case, where his physical limitations seemed to doom his dreams, "And Goliath" chronicles the willpower he needed to tap into his potential for success, overcome perceived limitations, and come out at the end as an inspiration to all current, former, and aspiring special operators​.   Get a copy of "And Goliath": https://andgoliathbook.com/   Join the SOFREP Book Club here: https://sofrep.com/book-clubSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

JP Dinnell sits down with Retired Navy SEAL Officer and Echelon Front instructor Carlos Mendez.  More from JP Dinnell: https://www.jpdinnell.com/ Join the conversation on instagram Carlos Mendez: https://www.instagram.com/carlos_mendez_246 JP Dinnell: http://instagram.com/jpdinnell/ Lucas Pinckard: https://www.instagram.com/lucaspinckard Bruiser Arms: https://www.instagram.com/bruiserarms Echelon Front: https://echelonfront.com/ Little Cattle Co: http://littlecattle.co On The Path Printing: https://www.instagram.com/onthepathprinting JP Dinnell is a former U.S. Navy SEAL and now a Leadership Instructor, Speaker and Strategic Advisor with Echelon Front, where he serves as Director of Experiential Leadership Training Programs. J.P. is also a pro team athlete and spokesperson for Origin Maine and Jocko Fuel, an American clothing and supplement company. J.P. has a signature Energy Drink flavor “Sour Apple Sniper” with Jocko Fuel. Jeremiah spent nearly a decade in the SEAL Teams with three combat deployments. Sent to the violent terrorist stronghold of Ar Ramadi, Iraq in 2006 with SEAL Team Three's Task Unit Bruiser, J.P. served as point man, machine gunner, and lead sniper for Delta Platoon opposite the American Sniper, Chris Kyle, who was in Charlie Platoon. For his leadership and courage under fire, JP was awarded a Silver Star, 2 Bronze Stars with Valor and the Army Commendation Medal with Valor helping Task Unit Bruiser to become the most highly decorated special operations unit of the Iraq War. He worked closely with SEAL Officers Jocko Willink, his Task Unit Commander, and Leif Babin, and was the driving force on many of the daring combat operations Jocko and Leif wrote about in Extreme Ownership. Upon his return, J.P. again worked directly for Jocko as a training instructor at Naval Special Warfare Group One Training Detachment, where he orchestrated realistic and challenging training scenarios for Special Operations Urban Combat training and Close Quarters Combat training to better prepare SEAL units for the real-world battlefield. He also served as a Combatives Instructor, Marksmanship Instructor and earned his Master Trainer Specialist qualification while helping Jocko rebuild and enhance these training programs into the highly effective platforms they are today. J.P. brings exceptional experience and frontline leadership perspective from the winning mindset and culture of Task Unit Bruiser. 00:00:00 Intro 00:02:38 Carlos Mendez 00:04:00 Guatemala to USA 00:09:29 Defecting from Communism 00:13:42 Moving to Sacramento 00:15:25 Raising Rabbits 00:25:02 Rebellion 00:30:38 Getting Adopted 00:33:22 Enlisting 00:37:00 Navy SEALS 00:42:00 Working With the Marines 00:48:09 BUD/S Class 246 00:55:11 SEAL Team One 01:03:55 TRADET With Jocko 01:07:00 Seaman to Admiral  01:15:28 SEAL Officer Mendez 01:26:20 Getting Blown Up 01:35:31 Retiring From the SEAL Teams 01:42:26 Becoming An Investment Banker 01:47:30 Working for Echelon Front 01:57:31 Learning to be a Better Husband 02:03:24 Favorite Part of Working for EF 02:06:34 Book Recommendations 02:08:17 Bible Passage 02:09:34 What Are You Doing To Push Yourself 02:15:13 Making Family Your Purpose 02:17:44 Questions From Lucas 02:27:58 Closing Thoughts

JP Dinnell sits down with BUD/S 242 classmate and all around good dude Ben "The Vanilla Gorilla" Wallick to talk family, faith, and special operations.  Check out Ben: https://vanillagorillasecurity.com/ Ben Wallick: https://www.instagram.com/vanillagorillasecurity/ More from JP Dinnell: https://www.jpdinnell.com/ Join the conversation on instagram JP Dinnell: http://instagram.com/jpdinnell/ Lucas Pinckard: https://www.instagram.com/lucaspinckard Bruiser Arms: https://www.instagram.com/bruiserarms Echelon Front: https://echelonfront.com/ Little Cattle Co: http://littlecattle.co On The Path Printing: https://www.instagram.com/onthepathprinting JP Dinnell is a former U.S. Navy SEAL and now a Leadership Instructor, Speaker and Strategic Advisor with Echelon Front, where he serves as Director of Experiential Leadership Training Programs. J.P. is also a pro team athlete and spokesperson for Origin Maine and Jocko Fuel, an American clothing and supplement company. J.P. has a signature Energy Drink flavor “Sour Apple Sniper” with Jocko Fuel. Jeremiah spent nearly a decade in the SEAL Teams with three combat deployments. Sent to the violent terrorist stronghold of Ar Ramadi, Iraq in 2006 with SEAL Team Three's Task Unit Bruiser, J.P. served as point man, machine gunner, and lead sniper for Delta Platoon opposite the American Sniper, Chris Kyle, who was in Charlie Platoon. For his leadership and courage under fire, JP was awarded a Silver Star, 2 Bronze Stars with Valor and the Army Commendation Medal with Valor helping Task Unit Bruiser to become the most highly decorated special operations unit of the Iraq War. He worked closely with SEAL Officers Jocko Willink, his Task Unit Commander, and Leif Babin, and was the driving force on many of the daring combat operations Jocko and Leif wrote about in Extreme Ownership. Upon his return, J.P. again worked directly for Jocko as a training instructor at Naval Special Warfare Group One Training Detachment, where he orchestrated realistic and challenging training scenarios for Special Operations Urban Combat training and Close Quarters Combat training to better prepare SEAL units for the real-world battlefield. He also served as a Combatives Instructor, Marksmanship Instructor and earned his Master Trainer Specialist qualification while helping Jocko rebuild and enhance these training programs into the highly effective platforms they are today. J.P. brings exceptional experience and frontline leadership perspective from the winning mindset and culture of Task Unit Bruiser. 00:00:00 Intro 00:07:35 BUD/S 00:08:38 Ben Wallick 00:13:04 Hell Week Dad 00:18:40 Defining Moments 00:27:22 Best BUD/S Story Ever 00:33:26 East Coast SEAL 00:36:00 CIA GRS Contracting 00:46:00 Epic Proposal Story 00:52:00 After Contracting 00:57:00 Teaching Law Enforcement 01:00:00 Teaching Civilians 01:05:00 Camping 01:10:20 Books from Antiquity 01:15:06 Favorite Bible Verse 01:17:33 How Do You Push Yourself 01:21:10 What's Next 01:24:34 Questions From Lucas 01:50:30 Closing Thoughts

It's an honor to welcome former Navy SEAL officer and Paralympic champion Dan Cnossen to the show. Episode 46 History Highlights: 1). 80th anniversary of D-Day + Matt's experience at the 80th anniversary of Pearl Harbor. 2). Unique Naval Academy traditions. 3. Selection to become a US Navy SEAL officer + Mini BUD/S  4). BUD/S Class 242 and the awesome Gladiator helmet class gift. Medal of Honor recipient Ed Byers is a graduate of class 242. 5). Deployments with SEAL Team 1 to the Philippines, Iraq, and Afghanistan. 6). In September 2009, Dan was wounded in action after he stepped on an IED. He lost both of his legs above the knee. Dan tells us about the mission. 7). 3-time Paralympian and 7x Paralympic medalist (2 Gold, 4 Silver, and 1 Bronze). 8). One More Wave, Dan's love for surfing, and what surf therapy means to him. 9). The Mountain Seed Foundation, which empowers US and Ukrainian veterans impacted by war through nature-based activities and community. Late Night History Website — https://latenighthistorypodcast.com This link is for other podcast platforms: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/late-night-history Ways to support the channel:   Listener Support: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/late-night-history/support  10% Discount Code using MATTFRATUS at HR4K's store. HR4K is a UK lifestyle brand founded by British SAS veteran, friend, and guest of the show (Episode 7) Ben Garwood. Follow the link here: https://www.hr4k.uk/?ref=MATTFRATUS Join 13K followers of Late Night History on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/latenighthistory/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/late-night-history/support

Episode 736 - Chris Cassidy is a First Class Father, Navy SEAL and NASA Astronaut. He is currently the President and CEO of The Medal of Honor Museum.  Chris served as a Navy SEAL for ten years. He was the Honor Man of BUD/S Class 192.  He went on to become the SEAL Platoon Commander of SEAL Team 3 and Platoon Commander of SEAL Delivery Vehicle Team 2.  He received many awards including the Bronze Star with “V” Device for Valor and another Bronze Star for Combat Leadership.  In 2004, Chris became a NASA Astronaut and became the 500th person in space. He spent a total of 377 days in space and completed 10 spacewalks with an EVA time of 54 hours.  In this Episode, Chris shares his Fatherhood Journey which includes five children.  He discusses what it's like being a dad while preparing to leave planet Earth on a space mission.  He describes the current state of America's interest in space exploration.  He talks about the top values he has instilled in his kids.  He discusses his role with the Medal of Honor Museum.  He offers some great advice for new or soon-to-be dads and more! Medal of Honor Museum - https://mohmuseum.org The Alec Lace Show - https://rumble.com/user/TheAlecLaceShow My Pillow - https://mystore.com/fatherhood Promo Code: Fatherhood  First Class Fatherhood: Advice and Wisdom from High-Profile Dads - https://bit.ly/36XpXNp Watch First Class Fatherhood on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCD6cjYptutjJWYlM0Kk6cQ?sub_confirmation=1 More Ways To Listen - https://linktr.ee/alec_lace Follow me on instagram - https://instagram.com/alec_lace?igshid=ebfecg0yvbap For information about becoming a Sponsor of First Class Fatherhood please hit me with an email: AlecLace@FirstClassFatherhood.com

Jerrod Arnold joined the SFF Team in November 2021. He was in BUD/S Class 251 before becoming a combat medic and joining SEAL Team 2 where he deployed to Iraq, Afghanistan, and Europe. He finished his active duty time as cadre at TRADET-2 Assault Cell, culminating with 9 years in the Navy. Jerrod has a Bachelor's of Arts in Biblical Studies with a minor in ancient Greek and Hebrew, as well as a Master's of Divinity from Beeson Divinity School. His roles at SFF include conducting intake calls and mentorship for our Career, Education, and Community Pillars. He also administers SFF's Community App and leads our weekly Campfire Chat and Bi-weekly Bible Study.Dan Hering spent nearly 40 years in the ESCO Industry serving in various customer facing and leadership roles with companies such as Honeywell, Siemens and AMERESCO, last serving as Director of Business Development for AMERESCO in the southwest US.   Dan graduated from Ohio Wesleyan University in 1978 where he studied economics & psychology.   In retirement Dan is pursuing service opportunities by assisting the SEAL Future Foundation in educating transitioning Team Guys regarding career opportunities in the ESCO Industry and educating the industry about the talented leadership pool exiting the Teams. Our services for both our clients and candidates can be found below✔️For Employers: https://www.nenniandassoc.com/for-employers/✔️For Candidates: https://www.nenniandassoc.com/career-opportunities/✔️Consulting: https://www.nenniandassoc.com/consulting-services/✔️Executive Search: https://www.nenniandassoc.com/executive-search/Nenni and Associates on Social Media:► Follow on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/nenni-and-associates/► Like on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nenniandassoc/► Email Listing: https://www.nenniandassoc.com/join-email-list/► Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/NenniAssociates 

Dan Cerrillo is the former Chief Administrative Officer for American Addiction Centers (AAC), where he led ~15 teams that improve the lives of veterans struggling with addiction and PTSD. Prior to his promotion to CAO in 2022, Dan served AAC as the Chief of Staff and Chief Security Officer. In those roles, Dan was instrumental in helping AAC obtain Tricare and Veterans Administration approval, which has enabled the organization to treat 4000+ veterans and support them in returning to normal, productive lives. Dan was an original member of BUD/S Class 194 and served with SEAL Team One as an operator and instructor after graduation. He was later accepted to the Naval Special Warfare Center/ Special Operations instructor staff and received his accreditation as a Master Training Specialist for Advanced Applied Explosives, Diving Supervisor, Diving Maintenance and Range Operations Safety. A decorated Navy SEAL, Dan has been awarded the Bronze Star, Navy Commendation and Navy Achievement Medals – all with combat distinguishing devices – as well as the Purple Heart Medal. Just before Dan was slated to transition into a civilian career in finance, after graduating with a BBA in Finance, he watched the events of 9/11 unfold. Instead of leaving the military, he chose to continue serving his country for the next six years, during which time he deployed with Naval Special Warfare Group One, SEAL Team Seven, and SEAL Team One to both Iraq and Afghanistan. Following a combat injury, Dan medically retired from the SEALs, though he continues to serve in board, advisory, and ambassador capacities for the Navy SEAL Foundation and the Navy SEAL Fund. In 2020, Dan played an instrumental role in creating the Military Wellness Initiative and Navy SEAL Support Alliance, a $30M joint endeavor of multiple strategic partners. Dan has held multiple executive protection specialist and team leader roles at Vulcan, Inc. and Bayshore Global Management which later inspired him to launch Spartan 7, Inc., a company that provides security, adventures, and executive coaching to high-net-worth individuals, families, and corporations across the US. Dan is currently the CEO of Spartan 7, Inc., and in just three years, he has taken the business from a $2500 startup to a valuable brand worth over $50M. Other work experience includes launching three CrossFit Gyms in the greater Seattle area, which were later sold for a substantial profit, and serving as the Chief of Staff and Director of recruiting for Bayshore Global Management's Global Support Division (GSD.ngo), where he created world's first privately funded disaster aid and humanitarian response team – built of staff from Harvard Humanitarian, Stanford Medicine, and former Special Operations Operators – that was deployed to 10+ natural disaster sites and 100+ humanitarian aid sites. Dan also co-founded the Memorial Day “Murph” Challenge, which has raised over $50M in donations for the Michael Murphy Family Foundation through over 1M participants to date. In addition to his BBA, Dan is finishing a Master of Science (MS) degree in Strategic Leadership from the University of Charleston. He is also a Nationally Registered Wilderness Emergency Medical Technician (Level B), a credential which he obtained from the University of Utah. Dan and his wife Leilani have been married for over 20 years. They reside outside of Nashville and enjoy traveling to visit their three grown children at every opportunity. In his free time, Dan has coached multiple high school, college, and junior football teams to winning conference, state, and national championship titles. Dan is currently the Head Coach of the Sub Varsity Team, and Varsity Assistant Linebacker Coach of the Nationally Ranked (15) and defending Tennessee State Football Champions Lipscomb Academy.

-Stew Smith is a Navy SEAL Veteran who works with the editorial review team of the Tactical Strength and Conditioning Journal of the National Strength and Conditioning Association and is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS)-He is a graduate of the United States Naval Academy and was class leader for BUD/S Class 182-He served until 1999 when he resigned his commission and started his own training consulting and freelance writing business. He now writes fitness articles, books, and programs specifically designed for candidates of just about every military branch, spec ops unit, and police/fire agencies-He has also authored over 1000 articles on Military.com and hosts the Tactical Fitness Report - a podcast surrounding tactical fitness for fire, police, and military -He runs the Naval Academy Special Operations Team and ‘Heroes of Tomorrow' program in Severna Park, MD where he donates over 600 hours a year to groups young men and women looking to pursue a career in the military Check Out Stew's Programming:https://www.stewsmithfitness.com/Stew's Military.com Articles:https://www.military.com/author/stew-smithFirstNet Built with AT&T:http://www.firstnet.com/healthandwellnessDownload the O2X Tactical Performance App:app.o2x.comLet us know what you think:Website: http://o2x.comIG: https://instagram.com/o2xhumanperformance?igshid=1kicimx55xt4f 

When Michael Donnelly was designing the logo for his new company, he chose the image of the compass to indicate  direction, and the elephant to show loyalty, strength, memory and confidence. CBD Path is a new company providing hemp-based cannabinoid products designed to help with pain, anxiety, inflammation and sleep issues.  About Michael Donnelly Michael Donnelly is a former Navy SEAL, residing in Miami, founder of Alarm and Electronics Systems, and CBD Path. He is a board member for the Navy Seal Museum and  motivational speaker  passionate about paying it forward. Coming out of high school, Mike admits he wasn't the best student, so he mapped out a path to the military. Initially lured to become a Green Beret, he took a look at the Navy on advice of his mother. Seeing parachuting and explosives, he decided to seek to become a Navy SEAL "before being a SEAL was cool." Mike was one of 18 out of 127 candidates to graduate with BUD/S Class 173. Mike spent ten years on active duty, leaving in 1998 and serving a short period with the Navy Reserve.  Mike worked in the low voltage security alarm business in multiple roles before starting a company of his own. Today that company has multiple offices installing smart home technology across Florida and Georgia.  CBD Path Mike is truly passionate about helping the veteran community, so when cannabinoids were approved by the Federal Government, he starting researching. CBD Path was formed and now offers a variety of oils, topicals, pills, gummies and pet treats. We asked Mike to step into The Spotlight with a challenge - we were skeptical. These products still need additional research, so we dug in on the science and the positive outcomes. While there is a long path ahead, these products are generating notable results, and the success stories Mike shares are compelling.  Reach and follow CBD Path Website: https://www.thecbdpath.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecbdpath/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thecbdpath/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5fAL6Md5QDn1YlaAT9x39g A special offer for VeteranCrowd Spotlight listeners Visit the website and enter the code VETERANCROWD25 for 25% off the entire site! (expires 12/01/20) About your host Bob Louthan is a VMI Graduate, Army veteran, and executive with over 25 years of experience in mergers, acquisitions and private capital formation. He founded VeteranCrowd to bring veterans and veteran-led businesses together with each other and the resources they need to prosper. You can learn more about Bob Louthan on LinkedIn.

In this episode of the Leadership Under Fire Optimizing Human Performance Podcast, we'll unpack Justin Legg's unprecedented story of resilience. In 2006, Justin experienced a major medical setback, but as discussed, his mental fortitude has carried him through every challenge in life. Justin is a retired Navy SEAL Officer who graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy in 2000 with a B.S. in Systems Engineering. He was a member of Basic Underwater Demolition/SEAL Training (or BUD/S) Class 234 and became a plank owner of SEAL Team SEVEN. While with SEAL Team SEVEN he deployed to the Middle East twice and participated in combat operations in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. After returning from Iraq, he transferred to Special Boat Team TWENTY-TWO in Mississippi, where he served as a Task Unit Commander and the Team Training Officer. Justin medically retired from the Navy in 2012. He completed his master’s degree in International Relations from the Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies in Washington D.C. He works in Energy Resilience as a consultant to the Department of Defense. 

EDUCATION Residency:      Madigan Army Medical Center, Tacoma, Washington, Family       Practice, 1991-1994. Medical School: Wake Forest University School of Medicine, MD, 1991. Masters:     James Madison University, MBA, Business Management, 1982. College:     U.S. Naval Academy, BS, Engineering/Int’l Relations, 1973. MEDICAL EXPERIENCE September 2006 -Present – Physician in a full-service family practice clinic that was designed and built by me in 2009.  “Knightdale Family Medicine”, in Knightdale, NC is currently operated by UNC Physicians Network as part of UNC Health Care organization. 2008-2019 - Managing partner of Knightdale Medical Partners, LLC, designed, built, owned and operated a multispecialty 14,000 square foot facility providing Family Practice, Cardiology, Chiropractic, Physical Therapy, and support services to the Knightdale, NC community.  September 1991- August 2006 – U S Army.  Commanded various clinics providing full-service family practitioner providing inpatient and outpatient obstetric, pediatric, medical, outpatient surgical and gynecologic services to a diverse population, with ages from birth to elderly geriatric patients, for both military and civilian institutions. Chief of the Department of Deployment Health, Womack Army Medical Center, Fayetteville, NC, responsible for medical care to deploying and returning soldiers to Iraq and Afghanistan. Command Surgeon, (1997-2000) US Army DELTA Force providing rapid deployment special forces combat medical services worldwide. Commander, (2000-2003) Robinson Health Clinic providing full service pediatric, family practice and obstetric services to the 18,000 soldiers and families of the 82nd Airborne Division, Ft Bragg, NC Deployed to Iraq (2003-2004) with the 82nd Airborne Division.  Built and operated a forward area combat clinic providing emergency, mass casualty, and routine care for soldiers in a combat environment.  While deployed in a combat zone, delivered the only American baby of the war to date, for a USAID worker that needed help. Developed, coordinated, and arranged for 700 Iraqi physicians to come to Baghdad for the first medical conference in 25 years to update that country’s physicians about changes in medicine across multiple specialties.   Flew in 32 US and British doctors as teachers for the Iraqi Medical Specialty Forum, who also helped Iraq form their first medical organization of physicians. Command and General Staff College Graduate. August 1994-2000 - Provided weekend inpatient pediatric (1994-1996), and inpatient internal medicine services to Cape Fear Medical Center, Fayetteville, NC as a rotating hospitalist covering medicine, CCU, ICU, and cardiac surgical step-down patients.  July 1991-June 1994 – Army Family Medicine Residency, Tacoma, Washington, with rotations in primary care, pediatrics, dermatology, emergency room, surgical and medicine subspecialties, and obstetrics/gynecology programs, where the Army’s most challenging cases were managed from around the United States. OTHER EXPERIENCE Author – Six Days of Impossible Navy SEAL Hell Week, a Doctor Looks Back FriesenPress (November 13, 2017) Hell Week has never been described so effectively. Six days in Hell define every SEAL that finally moves past their mind's point of no return. This real-life story is about the men of BUD/S Class 81. Robert Adams, MD brings the experiences of his class into view with real, bone chilling, difficult to believe, experiences.  This is described, in frightening detail, by the men that lived through the frigid cold, filthy muddy days, and body destroying events of a winter Hell Week. Eleven of seventy men went on to graduate and serve over 40 years in almost every SEAL or UDT team, with honor. Read their real time stories and (most importantly) learn why these eleven men succeeded when so many others failed.       Nine years as a corporate manager involved with business development, finance, planning and operations.  Provided technical services in systems acquisition, computer systems analysis and development, engineering management, and logistics systems implementation.  Naval officer, USS Hamner (DD-718) Division Officer and Navigator.  U.S. Navy SEAL CDR (SEAL) U.S. Navy, 14 years. Army physician for 18 years with numerous leadership jobs in clinic management, medical systems management. Special operations medicine as the Army DELTA Force Command Surgeon.   Colonel (retired) U.S. Army Medical Corps.                                             Author:  Six Days of Impossible – Navy SEAL Hell Week – A doctor looks back, published 2017. A story about his BUD/S Class 81 training during the awe-inspiring Hell Week that divides SEAL hopefuls into graduates and others.   AWARDS/PUBLICATIONS o Published “Making Doctors – A New Approach”, Teaching and Learning in Medicine an International Journal, Spring 1989. o Published “The National Board Examination (Part I ) as a Performance Measurement Tool – One Student’s Perspective” in the North Carolina Medical Journal, July 1990. o Accepted for publication 1990 Consultant “ Lichen Myxedematosus” a dermatology patient  profile. o AAFP Family Medicine Interest Group Leadership Award – AAFP National Congress of Student Members, 1990. o First Prize in the 1991 North Carolina Medical society Student essay contest on medical education. o President, Bowman Gray Family Medicine Interest Group, 1990-1991. o Robert P. Vidinghoff Memorial Award for aptitude and devotion to the field of Family Practice, Bowman Gray School of Medicine, 1991. o Guest faculty speaker at the plenary session of the American Association of Anesthesia Educators on “Problem Based Learning”, October 1991. o Published “Dad “’ an essay on death and dying, in the North Carolina Medical Student Journal, April 1992. o Published 2014 and 2016, Fish Alaska magazine, “Final Drift” fishing in Alaska stories. o Published a non-fiction novel Six Days of Impossible – Navy SEAL Hell Week, A doctor looks back, 2017 Friesen Press.   o U.S. Army Order of Military Medical Merit Award (lifetime achievement) 2004. o Legion of Merit Medal - Army o Bronze Star Medal – Army Iraq combat award o Defense Meritorious Service Medal – Army Bosnia combat award o Meritorious Service Medal - Army o Naval Special Warfare (UDT/SEAL) Insignia, Army Master Parachutist Badge (static and freefall), Army Flight Surgeon Badge. o Best Doctor 2007 East Wake County– East Wake News Reader’s Choice Award o Best Doctor 2010 East Wake County – Triangle East Magazine Reader’s Choice Award o Best Doctor 2011 East Wake County – Triangle East Magazine Reader’s Choice Award o Best Doctor 2014 East Wake County – Triangle East Magazine Reader’s Choice Award CERTIFICATIONS American Board of Family Medicine - Board Certified, 2015 North Carolina Medical License MEMBERSHIPS U.S. Naval Academy Alumni Association – Life Member Navy UDT/SEAL Association – Life Member Military Officers Association of America – Life Member American Legion – Life Member Disabled American Veterans – Life Member American Academy of Family Physicians North Carolina Association of Family Physicians North Carolina Medical Society Websites: www.vlcnc.org     

For 25 years, Floyd McLendon Jr. honorably served in the greatest naval military in the world. He enlisted into the United States Naval Reserve in the summer of 1992. Fourteen months later, he fully committed to Active Duty service and chose Electronics Technician (ET) “A” School to become a radar and satellite communication’s expert. After six years of naval service, Floyd contemplated his career goals and the impact he was making.  With his family, friends, and fellow Americans in mind, Floyd decided to undertake the most grueling and difficult goal of his life: becoming a U.S. Navy SEAL. There was just one problem: Floyd didn’t know how to swim. He didn’t let that stop him. After teaching himself how to swim and months of non- stop preparation, Floyd passed the Basic Underwater Demolition/SEAL (BUD/S) Physical Screening Test. Suffering from an internal injury that caused him to lose 30 lbs., Floyd rang the bell during his second attempt of Hell Week, voluntarily quitting.  Fifteen months later, faced with a daunting decision to follow through with his goal, Floyd remembered his motivation: service to his family, friends, and fellow Americans. He returned to BUD/S, after voluntarily quitting during Hell Week, and graduated with BUD/S Class 254, officially becoming a U.S. Navy SEAL. He spent the next 13 years at four, different Naval Special Warfare commands. He deployed five times, with presence in twenty-four countries over five continents.  Throughout Floyd’s service, he was held accountable and pushed to grow by his SEAL brothers in some of the most godforsaken war zones on the planet. He sees this same level of accountability lacking in Congress where two-faced, career politicians say one thing at home and do another in Washington. While their constituents suffer from ever-growing taxes and job-killing regulations, career politicians cozy up to special interests and pad their pockets.  Floyd sees a desperate need for new, service-minded leadership in Congress that puts Americans first and demands accountability. He will bring his service before self leadership and invaluable experience to Congress to fight for limited government, lower taxes, protecting the unborn, preserving the 2nd Amendment, and defending religious liberty.  Since retiring from naval service, Floyd has traveled the country speaking professionally and been a published author. He is steadfast in his Christian faith, a devoted husband to his wife, Melinda, and a committed father to their four children Trenton, Tanner, Ty, and Keylen.  Visit McLendonforCongress.com to learn more.

Navy SEAL Hell Week has never been described so effectively. Success has never seemed so difficult. Six days in Hell define every SEAL that moves past their mind's point-of-no-return. This real life story is about the men of BUD/S Class 81. Robert Adams, MD brings the experiences of his class into view with real, bone chilling, difficult to believe, experiences.  This is described, in frightening detail, by the men that lived through the frigid cold, filthy muddy days, and body destroying events of a winter Hell Week. Eleven of seventy men went on to serve over 40 years in almost every SEAL or UDT team, with honor. Read their real time stories and (most importantly) learn why these eleven men succeeded when so many others failed.  These lessons on success and failure are now yours to learn from and enjoy! The brass bell on the cover lives in every SEAL's heart. It is rung three times by each man that leaves SEAL training, or once in celebration, at graduation! It follows the trainees around during Hell Week on a truck, taunting all that see it. Hot coffee, much needed sleep, and a warm bed are dangled before their shivering, sleep deprived, and mud caked faces. Do NOT ring the bell!

Episode 32 Recover with Purpose Lance Burton Instagram: hawkstorm773 website: hawkstormglobal.com Press: https://destinationdallastexas.com/member-spotlight-lance-burton/ Books: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/navy-seals-don-mann/1124593628?ean=9781510716551#/ https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-blood-of-a-god-lance-burton/1119417194?ean=9781490833149 "Lance grew up in a small country town in Illinois called Taylorville. He primarily competed in track and Olympic Taekwondo, winning multiple State Titles and in 1989 won the Junior Olympics for his division and fought in the first ever Jr. World Taekwondo Championships. This earned him a chance to train in Colorado Springs at the Olympic Training Center and his performance led many to believe he was a solid hopeful for the 1992 Olympic Games. However, in 1991 he was also the first person from his hometown to earn an appointment to the U.S. Naval Academy, which he accepted. Although the decision sidetracked any Olympic dream, he was focused on becoming the best combat leader he could be and after a year at the Naval Academy Prep School, he entered Annapolis and graduated with the Class of 1996. During his time at the Academy, he continued to push his limits in athletics and martial arts, and became focused on becoming a Navy SEAL Officer. Out of a class of almost 900 graduates, only 16 slots were available for SEAL training and despite making the cut from 200 initial candidates to a final 33, the competition was tight and he didn't get a slot, forcing him to temporarily pursue another path. For the next 5 years he served as a Bridge Officer on warships, persevering until finally earning a spot with BUD/S Class 239 and served as their Class Leader. After training, an injury led to cutting his career in Naval Special Warfare short and so based on a recommendation from a good friend at SEAL Team 5, he chose to tryout with Blackwater and began deploying with them for the next few years. Despite loving the work with BW he decided to apply to become a Special Agent with the FBI and was recruited by them in 2007. After the FBI Academy, he was assigned to a Counterterrorism Unit and also served on the Violent Crime/Major Offenses (VCMO) Squad on the border of Mexico. A few years later Lance decided to move on and opened Hawkstorm Academy, a small but elite MMA gym in southern Illinois. However, behind the scenes he had been developing an idea for a company that would be like Blackwater, only better...what has now become Hawkstorm Global.  Also during those years he wrote two books; one, a Science Fiction novel and the other a combat history of the U.S. Navy SEALs. Now as the Founder and CEO of Hawkstorm Global, he and his team is beginning to make waves in the Private Military arena worldwide." Sponsors: We can offer podcast listeners $50 OFF the Committed or Devoted Memberships, plus a FREE Styku 3D body scan. Body Machine Fitness is ranked as the #1 fitness club in Plano on Yelp. Zero experience necessary. Instructor led, full body strength and conditioning. Design for all fitness levels from beginner to elite athletes. Tri Shop isn't just for triathletes. Tri Shop is the best of swim, bike, and run under one roof. Check them out at www.trishop.com. Rapid Reboot is an athlete-oriented recovery technology company that makes reliable, dynamic pneumatic compression boots for every athlete at every level in every sport – without the price tag of other brands http://rapidreboot.com/performancemed 5% off Performance Medicine and Sports Therapy Mention Podcast and get 1 cryotherapy session for FREE.

Mark Divine is a highly sought after speaker, coach, author and makes frequent media appearances to discuss Seal way of life.  He is a U.S. Navy SEAL. BUD/S Class 170 Honorman, author and entrepreneur. He is the founder of Unbeatable Mind, Seal Fit & navySEALS.com . Mark is a highly sought after speaker for corporations where his Unbeatable Mind program is helping to forge mental toughness among business leaders. He lives in Encinitas, CA., several blocks from the SEALFIT Training Center, the 20,000 square foot facility where he enjoys training with his family and team. Show Highlights: You are capable of 20 times more than what you're facing. - Mark DivineWin in your mind before the battle. - Mark DivineI cannot rely on the old way I use to perceive things. - Mark DivineDevelop Control over your breath and use it as a center for everything else. - Mark DivineBreath will lead you to be in physiological control of your body. - Mark DivineThat which you focus on tends to grow and take over. - Mark DivineThe trained mind will dialog in a positive way when the situation is hard. - Mark DivineYou are at your fullest self when body mind and spirit are all aligned. - Mark Divine The Action Catalyst is a weekly podcast hosted by Dan Moore, President of Southwestern Advantage, the oldest direct-sales company in America, and Partner with Southwestern Consulting. With more than 45 years in sales leadership and marketing management, Dan has a wealth of knowledge to share on how to make better use of time to achieve life, sales, and other business goals. Each week, he interviews some of the nation's top thought leaders and experts, sharing meaningful tips and advice. Subscribe on iTunes and please leave a rating and review!

  Joining Ben today is Former Navy SEAL, NYT and WSJ Best Selling Author, SEALFIT founder and CEO, Mark Divine. Not a muscle expert but an expert of the mind, developing mental toughness and discipline.  Mark and Ben cover strategies and practices for mastering your mind, developing focus, overcoming ego and much more in this episode. Both Mark and Ben also share some details on their current projects to help upgrade the next generation of men. Mark was also kind enough to extend a special limited time offer for listeners of the the Muscle Expert Podcast for the ultimate resource for achieving amazing results in your life be sure to take capitalize on this opportunity!!!!   Mark is offering  a FREE 30 day trial to join Unbeatable Mind Online Academy. The Unbeatable Mind Online Academy is where Mark teaches about his life work including all the secrets he has discovered that helped him become Honor Man of BUD/S Class 170, Navy SEAL Commander, and ultimately on to start five successful multi-million dollar businesses, write four best selling books all while balancing family and optimal health.   You will learn all the daily practices and philosophies you can adopt to develop a truly UNBEATABLE MIND.   Go to https://unbeatablemind.securechkout.com/30day. Time Stamps: 13:10 The pussification of parenting in 2017. The everybody gets a medal mentality.  16:40 The real answer to raising the best children as humanly possible. 17:35 Marks earliest memories. 18:50 Zen meditation, slowing your thinking. Training karate. 24:20 The unbeatable mind for kids and the encyclopedia of bodybuilding for kids. Bringing science and proven methods to build the ultimate young adult. 32:00 Zen meditation with monks in Woodstock. 37:25 The 3 dominate stages of development.  Where respect begins and influencing your development. 45:48 Tapping into your whole mind, gaining access to the entire brain. 47:20 Overcoming ego, emotion and what makes elite performers produce results in real life. 54:05 Feeding the courage wolf. Going through the hardest events in life and finding the discipline to push through. 1:02:00 Never arriving but always becoming, the daily process of self mastery in all areas of life. 1:06:18 Winning your mind and winning your day. The Step by step path to mastery and where it starts. The mental and physical tools to start developing self mastery. 1:09:00 The burning the boats mentality and where it begins 1:12:50 One day one lifetime. Everyday counts. 1:13:35 Entering the flow state, developing deep awareness. Activating the flow state with your environment.     Resources Mentioned: The Unbeatable Mind Podcast The Unbeatable Mind Book Unbeatable Mind Academy 8 Weeks To Seal Fit Seal Fit Academy Kokoro Camp The Way of The Seal