Podcasts about On Killing

Bulletproof Mind Grossman, a retired U.S. Army Ranger, paratrooper, and former West Point psychology professor, is presented as a leading authority on the psychology of conflict, human aggression, and surviving high-stress situations. His work emphasizes the importance of mental and emotional preparation for violence and adversity, particularly for those in roles such as military, law enforcement, first responders, and school/church security personnel. A core theme across the materials is the perceived existence of a battle between "good and evil" and the necessity of confronting "uncomfortable facts" to protect oneself and society. Grossman On Truth offers various presentations and training programs, including "Bulletproof Mind," "Safe Schools and Healthy Students," and "Bulletproof House of Worship Security," all centered on preparing individuals to face and overcome threats. Main Themes and Key Ideas: 1.     The Psychology of Conflict and Violence: Lt. Col. Grossman's work is fundamentally rooted in understanding the psychological aspects of conflict, aggression, and violence. His extensive background in the military and as a psychology professor informs his analysis of human behavior in high-stress situations. The "Bulletproof Mind" presentation, for example, focuses on the "unique mental stressors of possible violence" and understanding the physiological and psychological responses to such events. This is presented as crucial for making correct decisions in the heat of the moment and afterward. 2.     Preparation and Resilience in High-Stress Situations: A central tenet of Grossman's philosophy is the necessity of mental and emotional preparation to perform and survive in confrontational environments. The materials repeatedly highlight his expertise in training individuals to be "not only physically prepared but mentally and emotionally equipped for the challenges they face." The concept of "resiliency in the face of adversity" is a key offering from Grossman On Truth. 3.     The "Warrior Mindset" and "Sheepdogs": While the term "Warrior Mindset" is mentioned in the "Bulletproof Mind Flyer," the Grossman On Truth website also features a section dedicated to "Sheepdogs." This imagery, often used to describe those who protect the innocent (the "sheep") from those who would harm them (the "wolves"), aligns with the broader theme of individuals being mentally prepared to confront threats and protect others. The materials position Grossman as a key figure in developing this protective mindset. 4.     Confronting "Good and Evil" and "Truth": The materials introduce a strong moral dimension, stating that "Our world is in the midst of a battle between the forces of good and evil." They claim that "Things are being twisted and good is called evil and evil is being, accepted as good." Grossman On Truth positions itself as providing "truth" and facing "uncomfortable facts." This framing underpins the urgency and necessity of their training programs. 5.     Protecting Vulnerable Populations: A significant focus of Grossman's work is on enhancing safety and security for vulnerable populations, particularly children and religious congregations. The "Safe Schools and Healthy Students" presentation directly addresses the need to "protect the children who have been entrusted to our care," requiring individuals to face "uncomfortable facts, including violent children, terrorists, and the lagging security systems." Similarly, "Bulletproof House of Worship Security" focuses on preventing violence in places of worship and protecting congregations. 6.     Practical Training and Actionable Strategies: Beyond theoretical understanding, the materials emphasize providing practical strategies and "response technologies" for dealing with threats. The descriptions of the presentations outline specific areas of training, such as identifying threats, de-escalation techniques, lessons learned from past tragedies, and ensuring preparedness in specific scenarios (e.g., "what does the prepared safety team look like on Sundays"). 7.     Extensive Background and Recognition: The materials heavily emphasize Lt. Col. Grossman's credentials and recognition in various fields. His background as an Army Ranger, paratrooper, and West Point professor, along with his publications ("On Killing" is highlighted as a "perennial bestseller" with "over half a million copies sold"), media appearances, and testimony before government bodies, are used to establish his authority and credibility as an expert. His involvement in the aftermath of several school massacres is also prominently mentioned. Key Facts and Quotes: ·       Lt. Col. Dave Grossman is a retired U.S. Army Ranger, paratrooper, and former West Point psychology professor. ·       He is the author of numerous books, including the "perennial bestseller" On Killing. ·       Grossman On Truth, LLC aims to "provide truth and equip men and women with mental tools to enable resiliency in the face of adversity." ·       Presentations offered include "Bulletproof Mind," "Safe Schools and Healthy Students," and "Bulletproof House of Worship Security." ·       The materials state: "Our world is in the midst of a battle between the forces of good and evil. Things are being twisted and good is called evil and evil is being, accepted as good." ·       The "Bulletproof Mind" presentation focuses on preparing for and overcoming "the unique mental stressors of possible violence." ·       "We must protect the children who have been entrusted to our care. That means facing some uncomfortable facts, including violent children, terrorists, and the lagging security systems when something does happen." - Describing the "Safe Schools and Healthy Students" presentation. ·       Grossman has trained "thousands of professionals in the fields of security, leadership, and crisis response." ·       His research has been cited by the President of the United States, and he has testified before the U.S. Senate and Congress. Conclusion: The materials present Lt. Col. Dave Grossman as a highly qualified expert providing essential training for individuals and groups who may face violence or adversity. His approach is grounded in the psychology of conflict and emphasizes mental preparedness, drawing on his extensive military and academic background. The framing of the world as a battle between good and evil and the necessity of confronting uncomfortable truths are central to the messaging. The offerings of Grossman On Truth focus on providing practical knowledge and tools to enhance safety and resilience, particularly in schools and places of worship.

Der wunderbare Titel der heutigen Episode lautet: »Die Natur kennt feine Grade«. Leider stammt er nicht von mir, sondern ist der Titel des neuen Buches meines heutigen Gasts, Prof. Frank Zachos. Aufmerksame Hörer werden sich an Frank erinnern, dazu aber mehr später. Frank Zachos ist seit 2011 Wissenschaftler am Naturhistorischen Museum in Wien und außerdem externer Professor an der Universität in Bloemfontein in Südafrika. Er hat Biologie, Philosophie und Wissenschaftsgeschichte studiert und beschäftigt sich außer mit Zoologie und Evolutionsbiologie auch mit theoretischen und philosophischen Aspekten der Biologie. In dieser Episode beschäftigen wir uns mit der Frage, welche Beiträge Naturwissenschaft im Allgemeinen und Biologie im Besonderen bei fundamentalen Fragen des Menschseins leisten kann. Wir beginnen dabei mit den bekannten Kant'schen Fragen: Was kann ich wissen? (Erkenntnistheorie) Was darf ich hoffen? (Religionsphilosophie) Was soll ich tun? (Ethik / Moralphilosophie) Was ist der Mensch? (Anthropologie im weitesten Sinne) Und zu allen Fragen gibt es, wir wir erkunden werden, eine biologische Dimension. Zahlreiche Fragen werden aufgeworfen: Wie unterscheiden sich Mensch und Tier? Welche Rolle spielt Evolution in den verschiedensten Bereichen unseres Lebens, von der Biologie, über die Erkenntnis bis zur Kultur? Was können wir für Moral und Ethik von der Biologie lernen? Was ist die evolutionäre Erkenntnistheorie (die besonders auch in Österreich wichtige Vertreter hatte)? Wir blicken hier zurück auf Konrad Lorenz und Rupert Riedl. Kann man der Philosophie in den Naturwissenschaften entkommen, oder holt sie uns immer ein? »Man kann die Philosophie ignorieren, man kann ihr aber nicht entkommen« Was ist der Unterschied zwischen unwissenschaftlichen und außerwissenschaftlichen Fragestellungen? Was ist metaphysischer Realismus, und warum lässt sich dieser wissenschaftlich nicht begründen. Welche Rolle spielt systemisches Denken in Ergänzung zum Reduktionismus für die komplexen Herausforderungen der Zeit und warum kann biologisches Denken ebenfalls hilfreich sein? »Wer will was Lebendigs erkennen und beschreiben, Sucht erst den Geist herauszutreiben, Dann hat er die Teile in seiner Hand, Fehlt, leider! nur das geistige Band.«, Goethe, Faust I Behaupten wir oft mehr zu wissen und zu verstehen als wir wirklich tun? Warum ist intellektuelle Bescheidenheit gerade heute von zentraler Bedeutung. »Die Wissenschaft ist gewissermaßen Opfer ihres eigenen Erfolgs geworden« Gibt es Kränkungen der Menschheit durch Wissenschaft? Gibt es bei manchen oder gar vielen Menschen eine Art der Realitätsfurcht? Was hat »Follow the Science« ausgelöst, also vor rund 100 Jahren Euthanasie und die Verbesserung der Erbsubstanz des Menschen als Stand des Wissens galt? »Wann immer man Moral mit wissenschaftlichen Erkenntnissen letztbegründen will, wird es ganz gefährlich« Frank erinnert dabei wieder an Kant: »Es gibt kein Sollen in der Natur.« Womit sich die Frage stellt, was ein naturalistischer Fehlschluss ist, und wie wir ihn vermeiden können? »Wer zwingt uns natürlich zu sein?« Oder wie es Hans Rosling ausdrückt:  »Have you heard people say that humans used to live in balance with nature? […] There was a balance. It wasn't because humans lived in balance with nature. Humans died in balance with nature. It was utterly brutal and tragic.« Kehren wir zurück zur Erkenntnis: was können wir aus der Biologie über Erkenntnisfähigkeit lernen? Konkreter gedacht am Beispiel der evolutionären Erkenntnistheorie sowie den Kant'schen a prioris. »Das was im Idividuum a priori ist (also von Geburt an), ist eigentlich doch etwas erlerntes, aber nicht individuell erlernt, sondern evolutionär/stammesgeschichtlich. Das Kant'sche a priori wird in der evolutionären Erkenntnistheorie zu einem phylogenetischen oder evolutionären a posteriori.« Nicht zuletzt diskutieren wir auch über die Bedeutung von Religion für die Menschen. Verschwindet Religion langsam, wenn unsere Erkenntnisse über die Welt zunehmen, oder passiert eher das Gegenteil? Und damit reißen wir die Fragen die in Franks Buch aufgeworfen werden, nur an. Daher an alle Zuhörer dieser Episode, die Empfehlung, sich das Buch zu besorgen und weiterzulesen. »Wir können mittlerweile Dinge beschreiben, die wir uns gar nicht mehr vorstellen können« Referenzen Frank Zachos Frank Zachos im Naturhistorischen Museum in Wien Frank Zachos, Die Natur kennt feine Grade (2025) Andere Episoden Episode 118: Science and Decision Making under Uncertainty, A Conversation with Prof. John Ioannidis   Episode 106: Wissenschaft als Ersatzreligion? Ein Gespräch mit  Manfred Glauninger Episode 98: Ist Gott tot? Ein philosophisches Gespräch mit Jan Juhani Steinmann Episode 92: Wissen und Expertise Teil 2   Episode 85: Naturalismus — was weiß Wissenschaft? Episode 83: Robert Merton — Was ist Wissenschaft? Episode 75: Gott und die Welt, ein Gespräch mit Werner Gruber und Erich Eder Episode 55: Strukturen der Welt Episode 48: Evolution, ein Gespräch mit Erich Eder Episode 41: Intellektuelle Bescheidenheit: Was wir von Bertrand Russel und der Eugenik lernen können Episode 33: Naturschutz im Anthropozän – Gespräch mit Prof. Frank Zachos Fachliche Referenzen Immanuel Kant, Kritik der reinen Vernunft (1781) Immanuel Kant, Prolegomena zu einer jeden künftigen Metaphysik, die als Wissenschaft wird auftreten können (1783) Konrad Lorenz, Die acht Todsünden der zivilisierten Menschheit, Piper (1996) Rupert Riedl, Evolution und Erkenntnis, Piper (1985) Rupert Riedl, Strukturen der Komplexität: Eine Morphologie des Erkennens und Erklärens, Springer (2000) Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, Faust I (1808) Hans Rosling, Factfulness, Sceptre (2018) Konrad Lorenz Artikel: Die Lehre Kants a priori im Lichte der modernen Biologie. Dave Grossman, On Killing, Back Bay Books (2009)

What does "Use Enough Gun" mean? Especially when hunting elk, moose, and bison or tough game such as Tahr or feral cattle in New Zealand and Sambar Stag in Australia?  A phrase originally quoined by legendary author and hunter Robert Ruark, "Use Enough Gun" means what it says. This episode, we're joined by terminal ballistics specialist Nathan Foster, who has dedicated his life to the study of how bullets kill and what cartridges and bullets are most effective for various tasks. We examine the "small-bore for big-game" trend, and Foster explains where it began and why it's so misleading, and addresses the grim reality behind using inadequate caliber and bullet weight.  Foster's company Terminal Ballistics Research specializes in hunting applications and the cartridges and bullets best suited, but has often been tasked with performing the forensics and analysis that lead to informed decisions by special military and law enforcement branches in multiple nations. You might say he knows his stuff, and has the decades worth of research and data readily available to back up the wisdom he imparts.    FRIENDS! Please join our Backcountry Hunting Podcast tribe on www.patreon.com/backcountry where you'll get access to our bonus material, and can contribute a few dollars if you wish. VISIT OUR SPONSORS HERE:  www.timneytriggers.com www.onxmaps.com www.silencercentral.com https://www.portersfirearms.com/ www.browning.com www.leupold.com www.siembidacustomknives.com https://javelinbipod.com

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"On Killing" is Lt. Col. Dave Grossman's most famous work but he joins Jeff to talk about a few recent books he has released and how your church can be more protected in 2025.

Dave Grossman was born in Frankfurt Germany and is a retired Lt Colonel in the Army. He is a US Army Ranger, paratrooper, and former West Point Psychology Professor. He has a Black Belt in Hojutsu and has been inducted into the USA Martial Arts Hall of Fame. In 1995, he wrote On Killing: The Psychological Cost of Learning to Kill in War and Society which has sold over half a million copies and is required reading both in the Marine Corps and FBI. Since his retirement in 1998, Colonel Grossman is now a NY Times best-selling author and has written a number of other books including On Combat, Warrior Mindset, Bulletproof Marriage, and On Spiritual Combat to name a few. He is one of our nation's leading trainers for military, law enforcement, mental health providers, and school safety organizations including working with mental health professionals after school shootings. He has been cited by the President, had articles published in the Harvard Journal of Law, and been an expert witness in state and federal courts and has testified before congressional committees. He has spoken out against video game violence, done deep research on PTSD, and coined and trademarked the term sheepdog.In this wide ranging interview, we talk at length about what it means to be a warrior for God, training in weapons and preparation, and the Sheepdog concept Dave famously trademarked in his book On Killing. We also talk about gun violence, school shootings, PTSD, and the psychology of killing. Dave talks at length about his love for the Lord and the role he sees for Biblically masculine males. This is a fascinating conversation with a man who is truly a psychological expert in combat, killing, and violence. He has some fascinating insights that there are few other people in the world qualified to bring. Check out all Dave's books and see what he is up to by clicking here.Follow Dave on Facebook.Follow Dave on LinkedIn.Follow Dave on Instagram.Click here to learn more about Mindset Mastery. Click here to learn more about Legacy Navigators 2025. Get your own Freedom Plunge by clicking here. Use code IMPOSSIBLE to save $500!!Check out the unique growth focused content on our blog at https://www.theimpossible.life/blog. Grow to the next level by joining us in Mindset Mastery. We will teach you how to apply so much of what you hear on the podcast so you can transform every area of your life. Click here to learn more.Sign up for our Mission Ready Mindset Once-A-Week Motivational EmailInstagram - @theimpossiblelifeYouTube - @TheImpossibleLifePodcastFacebook - @theimpossiblelifepodcastemail - info@theimpossible.life

Lt. Col. Dave Grossman | Unveiling the Warrior Mindset Join us for an insightful discussion with Lt. Col. Dave Grossman, a renowned expert on the psychology of combat, warrior resilience, and the dynamics of violence. With a career spanning over two decades in the U.S. Army, Grossman has become a leading authority on understanding the mental and emotional demands of those who serve on the front lines. In this video, he delves into the key principles from his best-selling books "On Combat" and "On Killing," offering valuable perspectives for military personnel, law enforcement, first responders, and anyone interested in the warrior ethos. Explore the essential strategies for developing mental toughness, mastering the "bulletproof mind," and thriving under extreme stress. Whether you're a protector, a trainer, or simply curious about the psychology behind performance in life-or-death situations, this conversation is packed with actionable insights.

Michael Sugrue began his law enforcement career in the United States Air Force as a Security Forces Officer in 1998.  As a Security Forces Officer, Michael specialized in Law Enforcement, Global Force Protection, Anti-Terrorism, Nuclear Security, Foreign Air Field Assessments and Air Base Ground Defense.  Michael served in a variety of assignments, including Flight Leader, Flight Commander, Senior Watch Officer, Chief of Command Post, and Chief of Security Forces.Michael served all over the United States, Europe, the Middle East, and South America.  He was also a Security Forces Phoenix Raven with the unique identifier of #1173.   Michael honorably separated from the Air Force as a Captain in 2004.Immediately after the Air Force, Michael was hired by the Walnut Creek Police Department, where he served in a variety of assignments including Patrol Officer, Driver Training Instructor (EVOC), Field Training Officer (FTO), SIU Detective, Undercover CA DOJ Narcotic Task Force Agent (Contra Costa County), Public Information Officer (PIO) and Patrol Sergeant.  Michael was awarded the Walnut Creek PD Distinguished Service Medal in 2014 for his heroic and life-saving actions during a Fatal Officer Involved Shooting in 2012.  Michael ultimately medically retired in 2018.  He is now a Peer Volunteer at the West Coast Post Trauma Retreat (WCPR) and an Ambassador for Save A Warrior (SAW).  Michael is a dedicated advocate for awareness, prevention, education, and training on Post Traumatic Stress Injury (PTSI) and First Responder Suicide Prevention. Michael continues to speak at law enforcement agencies all over the United States.Subject in Mission 22 “Smash The Stigma” short documentary film, and subject in full-length documentary film “Residual: Cumulative Trauma and PTSD in First Responders.”In his International #1 BEST-SELLING book, RELENTLESS COURAGE: Winning the Battle Against Frontline Trauma, along with Dr. Shauna Springer, PhD, they tackle the complexity of trauma within the law enforcement community, uncovering the unspoken barriers, and outline a path to healing.RELENTLESS COURAGE was released in Spring 2022 and has been described by Lt. Col. David Grossman, best-selling author of On Killing and On Combat, as “one of the most important books of our time” and “the natural successor to On Combat.” HIS NEW BOOK IS AVAILABLE HERE amzn.to/3vDZvSwThis Is PropagandaChallenging marketers' delusions about the cultural impact of our work. A WEBBY winner!Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the Show.This episode is sponsored by John Guilfoil Public Relations. From crisis communications to website development; visit our website JGPR.net or call 617.993.0003

What's really happening in our country?  (0:53) Lt. Col Dave Grossman, author of On Killing and Assassination Generation, joins Trending with Timmerie, analyzing what happened in the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump. (18:57) Have courage and hope in the face of fear. (43:00) Resources mentioned :  Lt. Col Dave Grossman  https://grossmanontruth.com/ On Killing: The Psychological Cost of Learning to Kill in War and Society https://www.amazon.com/Killing-Psychological-Cost-Learning-Society/dp/0316040932/ref=pd_lpo_sccl_1/142-4418574-1921568?pd_rd_w=O4EYo&content-id=amzn1.sym.116f529c-aa4d-4763-b2b6-4d614ec7dc00&pf_rd_p=116f529c-aa4d-4763-b2b6-4d614ec7dc00&pf_rd_r=EVJA2NKWT5793GTV450G&pd_rd_wg=fQKHE&pd_rd_r=2fafa476-9fc9-4733-8ce4-d2c23a8bb753&pd_rd_i=0316040932&psc=1    Assassination Generation https://www.amazon.com/Assassination-Generation-Aggression-Psychology-Killing/dp/147890979X   An eye witness saw the gunman before  https://twitter.com/EndWokeness/status/1812273630702952543?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1812278791105913068%7Ctwgr%5Eb99b76531e60dc63f41949e7fa1e88a35ae5b2fb%7Ctwcon%5Es3_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.lifesitenews.com%2Fnews%2Ftrump-reacts-to-assassination-attempt-bullet-pierced-the-upper-part-of-my-right-ear%2F   Medical Data on Birth Control & Chemical Abortion https://relevantradio.com/2024/05/medical-data-on-birth-control-chemical-abortion/   Firefighter Killed At Trump Rally Hailed As ‘Hero' For Shielding His Family  https://www.dailywire.com/news/firefighter-killed-at-trump-rally-hailed-as-hero-for-shielding-his-family

From the Archives is our Summer Break Series of Podcasts that highlight some of the most listened to content from previous shows. Today we have Lt. Colonel Dave Grossman on the show. The episode first aired LIVE on YouTube on December 1, 2021. About Lt. Col. Dave Grossman Lt. Col. Dave Grossman is an internationally recognized scholar, author, soldier, and speaker who is one of the world's foremost experts in the field of human aggression and the roots of violence and violent crime.   Col. Grossman is a former West Point psychology professor, Professor of Military Science, and an Army Ranger who has combined his experiences to become the founder of a new field of scientific endeavor, which has been termed “killology.”  In this new field Col. Grossman has made revolutionary new contributions to our understanding of killing in war, the psychological costs of war, the root causes of the current "virus" of violent crime that is raging around the world, and the process of healing the victims of violence, in war and peace.   Lt. Col. David Grossman is the author or co-author of five non-fiction and four fiction books.  He has co-authored a New York Times bestselling book with Glenn Beck.  His book On Killing has sold over a half million copies world-wide, has been translated into five languages, is on the US Marine Corps Commandant's Required Reading List, and is required reading at the FBI academy and numerous other academies and colleges.  Col. Grossman co-authored Stop Teaching Our Kids to Kill:  A Call to Action Against TV, Movie and Video Game Violence, which has been translated into Norwegian and German, and has received international acclaim.   Col. Grossman's next book was On Combat, which has also placed on the US Marine Corps Commandant's Required Reading List and is translated into Chinese, Japanese, and Korean.  His book Warrior Mindset, applies sport psychology and performance psychology to military and law enforcement, and his most recent book is Assassination Generation. Col. Grossman has written 23 book chapters, and 35 book forwards.  He has been called upon to write the entry on “Aggression and Violence” in the Oxford Companion to American Military History, three entries in the Academic Press Encyclopedia of Violence, and he has authored or co-authored 43 articles in journals and Periodicals, to include the Harvard Journal of Law & Public Policy, and Pediatric Annals. He has presented papers before the national conventions of the American Medical Association, the American Psychiatric Association, the American Psychological Association, and the American Academy of Pediatrics.   He has presented to over 100 different colleges and universities world wide, and he has trained educators and law enforcement professionals, at the federal, state and regional level, in all 50 states and over a dozen foreign nations. He helped train mental health professionals after the Jonesboro school massacre, and he was also involved in counseling or court cases in the aftermath of the Paducah, Springfield, Littleton, Virginia Tech, and Nickel Mines, PA Amish school massacre.  In February, 2018, after the Parkland, FL school massacre, Col. Grossman was called to the White House to serve on President Trump's Round Table on Violent Video Games. He has been an expert witness and consultant in state and Federal courts, to include serving on the prosecution team in UNITED STATES vs. TIMOTHY MCVEIGH.   He has testified before U.S. Senate and Congressional committees on three different occasions, he has testified before numerous state legislatures, and he and his research have been cited in a national address by the President of the United States.   Col. Grossman is an Airborne Ranger infantry officer, and a prior-service sergeant and paratrooper, with a total of over 23 years experience in leading U.S. soldiers worldwide.  He retired from the Army in February 1998 and has devoted himself full-time to teaching, writing, speaking, and research. Today Col. Grossman is the director of Grossman On Truth, LLC (www.GrossmanOnTruth.com).  In the wake of the 9/11 terrorist attacks, he has written and spoken extensively on the terrorist threat, with articles published in the Harvard Journal of Law and Civil Policy and many leading law enforcement journals, and he has been inducted as a “Life Diplomate” by the American Board for Certification in Homeland Security, and a “Life Member” of the American College of Forensic Examiners Institute.   https://www.grossmanacademy.com/     +++++ FIRST RESPONDER WELLNESS PODCAST Web site:  https://ptsd911movie.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ptsd911movie/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ptsd911movie/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClQ8jxjxYqHgFQixBK4Bl0Q Purchase the PTSD911 film for your public safety agency or organization: https://ptsd911movie.com/toolkit/ The First Responder Wellness Podcast is a production of ConjoStudios, LLC Copyright ©2024 ConjoStudios, LLC All rights reserved.    

We welcome Lt. Col. Dave Grossman, author of “On Killing,” to the show to discuss his career in the military and the field of study for military members. The act of taking a life has wide-ranging effects, and Grossman's works “On Killing” and “On Combat” have become required reading for cadets entering the leadership ranks of our military.

Welcome to another incredible USMC Veteran Interview. We are always honored and humbled when a Veteran has the bravery and vulnerability to share their story. Andrew Coville is a prior Marine turned author and Police Officer. He wrote a book called Summer 2009: A Journey of Self-Discovery Amidst the Afghanistan War. His book is incredible, and we highly recommend his literature! There are links to his book and website below, go check out both links. Support Veteran literature and art! Thank you for listening and feel free to rate, review, and share this episode if you haven't already done so. Links to our Patreon, mailing list, website, merch store, and social media are all below. This episode is proudly partnered with the Veteran ran and owned Barracks Baristas Coffee Company listeners who use the code BATTLEBUDDIES10 will receive 10% off of their order here: https://www.barracksbaristas.com/ We are also proudly partnered with the military history book company: https://www.helion.co.uk/ Andrew's Book: https://www.amazon.com/Summer-2009-journey-self-discovery-Afghanistan-ebook/dp/B0CQVMDMMP Andrew's Website https://www.andrewcoville.com/ (0:00-03:30) Kevin's Comments (04:00-13:40) In the Beginning there was Bootcamp (13:41-19:00) The life of an 03XX (19:01-28:41) Let's Dive into the Book (28:42-33:55) Afghanistan in Hindsight (33:56-39:52) On Killing... (39:53-46:00) On Deployment... (46:01-50:00) LAV Anti-Tank Variant (50:01-52:15) Re-Enlisting (52:16-56:36) FOBbits (56:37-01:02:50) Nick's Funeral (01:02:51-01:10:45) Veterans and Substance Abuse (01:10:46-01:13:28) Closing Comments Patreon https://www.patreon.com/BattleBuddiesPodcast Mailing List https://mailchi.mp/788c3299059d/battlebuddiespodcast Website https://battlebuddiespod.com/ Merch Store https://37bd21-5.myshopify.com/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/battle_buddies_pod/?show_story_unavailable=1 X https://twitter.com/BattleBuddies4 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thebattlebuddiespod/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thebattlebuddiespod/support

Friend of Trace - Lieutenant Colonel Dave Grossman Lt. Col. Dave Grossman is a Retired (1998) US Army Ranger, a paratrooper, and a former West Point Psychology Professor.  He has become one of our nation's leading trainers for military, law enforcement, mental health providers, and school safety organizations. He has a Black Belt in Hojutsu, the martial art of the firearm, and has been inducted into the USA Martial Arts Hall of Fame. Lt. Col. Grossman has five patents to his name, published many books including his bestseller "On Killing" and a New York Times best-selling book co-authored with Glenn Beck.  He is well-known for his research, has been cited by the President of the United States, and has presented papers before the national conventions of the American Medical Association, the American Psychiatric Association, the American Psychological Association, and the American Academy of Pediatrics. Today, Lt. Col. Grossman is the director of Grossman On Truth, LLC.  After the 9/11 terrorist attacks, he has written and spoken extensively on the terrorist threat with articles published in many leading law enforcement journals.  He has been inducted as a “Life Diplomate” by the American Board for Certification in Homeland Security, and is a “Life Member” of the American College of Forensic Examiners Institute. Parents Know the Danger Violence has on Your Kids Trace Embry, Michelle Hill and our friend Lt. Col. Dave Grossman, who is an expert on human aggression and violence, together discuss the potential negative effects of violent video games on children.  They also speak about other dangers of technology on our young people. Lt. Col. Dave Grossman shares his research and knowledge that the addictive nature of video games, combined with the violent content, can lead to serious issues such as sleep deprivation, impaired judgment, and increased aggression.  He also criticizes the video game industry for fighting against regulations that would limit children's access to violent games. Trace Embry and Lt. Col. Grossman agree that parents need to be proactive in monitoring their children's gaming habits and enforcing age-appropriate content.  They also recommend resources like Lt. Col. Grossman's book "Assassination Generation" and the website of our friend Melanie Hempe, ScreenStrong.org, for parents seeking guidance on this issue. Episode Highlights: How has technology affected how we parent our kids?  Is social media designed to be addictive? How sleep deprivation affects our behavior. Do you believe video games generate violence? How can parents push back on big tech and social media? Is violence tolerated more today than 5o years ago & how does it affect our emotions? Image from Canva

Friend of Trace - Lieutenant Colonel Dave Grossman Lt. Col. Dave Grossman is a Retired (1998) US Army Ranger, a paratrooper, and a former West Point Psychology Professor.  He has become one of our nation's leading trainers for military, law enforcement, mental health providers, and school safety organizations. He has a Black Belt in Hojutsu, the martial art of the firearm, and has been inducted into the USA Martial Arts Hall of Fame. Lt. Col. Grossman has five patents to his name, published many books including his bestseller "On Killing" and a New York Times best-selling book co-authored with Glenn Beck.  He is well-known for his research, has been cited by the President of the United States, and has presented papers before the national conventions of the American Medical Association, the American Psychiatric Association, the American Psychological Association, and the American Academy of Pediatrics. Today, Lt. Col. Grossman is the director of Grossman On Truth, LLC.  After the 9/11 terrorist attacks, he has written and spoken extensively on the terrorist threat with articles published in many leading law enforcement journals.  He has been inducted as a “Life Diplomate” by the American Board for Certification in Homeland Security, and is a “Life Member” of the American College of Forensic Examiners Institute. Parents Know the Danger Violence has on Your Kids Trace Embry, Michelle Hill and our friend Lt. Col. Dave Grossman, who is an expert on human aggression and violence, together discuss the potential negative effects of violent video games on children.  They also speak about other dangers of technology on our young people. Lt. Col. Dave Grossman shares his research and knowledge that the addictive nature of video games, combined with the violent content, can lead to serious issues such as sleep deprivation, impaired judgment, and increased aggression.  He also criticizes the video game industry for fighting against regulations that would limit children's access to violent games. Trace Embry and Lt. Col. Grossman agree that parents need to be proactive in monitoring their children's gaming habits and enforcing age-appropriate content.  They also recommend resources like Lt. Col. Grossman's book "Assassination Generation" and the website of our friend Melanie Hempe, ScreenStrong.org, for parents seeking guidance on this issue. Episode Highlights: How has technology affected how we parent our kids?  Is social media designed to be addictive? How sleep deprivation affects our behavior. Do you believe video games generate violence? How can parents push back on big tech and social media? Is violence tolerated more today than 5o years ago & how does it affect our emotions? Image from Canva

Today we're joined by one of the world's most recognizable trainers on the subject of human aggression, resilience, and how to successfully function during and after a deadly force encounter.   Today's guest is Lt Col Dave Grossman.  The Colonel is famous for his books On Killing and On Combat among many others and he is one of most sought after trainers in the nation for military, law enforcement, mental health professionals, and school safety organizations.  Lt Col Grossman sat down with me to talk about resiliency, memory gaps, and what's important in life.Music is by Chris Haugen Hey Chaplain Podcast Episode 076Tags:Police, Army, Faith, Memory, Psychology, Resiliency, Self-Control, Shooting, Sleep, Testimony, Training, TraumaSupport the showThanks for Listening! And, as always, pray for peace in our city.Subscribe/Follow here: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hey-chaplain/id1570155168 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2CGK9A3BmbFEUEnx3fYZOY Email us at: heychaplain44@gmail.comYou can help keep the show ad-free by buying me a coffee!https://www.buymeacoffee.com/heychaplain

This week we are honored to welcome Lt. Col. Dave Grossman to the podcast! Col. Grossman is an internationally recognized scholar, author, soldier, and speaker who is one of the world's foremost experts in the field of human aggression and the roots of violence and violent crime. He has five patents to his name, has published four novels, two children's books, and six non-fiction books, including his “perennial bestseller” On Killing (with over half a million copies sold), and a New York Times best-selling book co-authored with Glenn Beck. Since his retirement from the U.S. Army in 1998, Col. Grossman has been traveling full-time as one of our nation's leading trainers for military, law enforcement, mental health providers, and school safety organizations. Listen in as we discuss growing up in the Midwest as the oldest of 5, making the leap from NCO to officer in the Army, developing the field of Killology, how modern medicine impacts statistics on murder and violent crime, how factors like sleep deprivation and early exposure to violence in games and media are impacting our mental health, advances in treating PTSD, managing the subconscious responses of our autonomic nervous system (fight or flight/feed and breed), the importance of "Sheep Dogs," and much, much, more! Learn more about Lt. Col. Dave Grossman and his work by visiting grossmanontruth.com and grossmanacademy.com. You can also keep up with the colonel on X (@LtColGrossman) and Instagram (@grossmanontruth) Host: Cale Matthews   Audio Engineer: Art Pipok Follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠X⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (Twitter) and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ , and visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠solid7podcast.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to snag some ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠merch⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, rate the show, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠see upcoming events, support worthy causes, and become a ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ supporter. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/solidseven/support

Lt. Col. Dave Grossman is a former West Point psychology professor, Professor of Military Science, Airborne Ranger Infantry Officer, and a prior-service sergeant and paratrooper. He is the author and co-author of a number of books, including favorites like On Killing, On Combat and On Hunting, and is the Director of Grossman On Truth, LLC. You can find him online (Grossman On Truth) and on Facebook/Instagram (@GrossmanOnTruth). You can find his books on his website and on Amazon. 

Historian Kevin Impellizeri shares a story of a video game controversy to his friends: Kate Lynch and Andy Hunter. Whether you want it or not, we return to our long series on the self-proclaimed "killologist" Dave Grossman, and we finally get to Dave's entry into the violent video game fray as he peddled his killological wares in the wake of the March 24, 1998, Westside Middle School shooting, a less talked about school shooting that happened to take place in Dave's hometown and propel him from rando adjunct to media-anointed expert. Topics discussed include: How Dave potentially used a school shooting to propel his brand, Kevin's pretty sure Wine for Dummies is a much better book than On Killing, Dave Grossman: crisis actor(?), and Andy continues to test our whether we can tell the difference between Pokémon and prescription medicationContent Warning:9:57-10:57: Details of a school shooting34:33-39:06: Discussion of child abuse, sexual abuse of children, suicidal ideation, self-harm, mental illness, and animal abuseSelected Resources:Office for Victims of Crime (OVC): https://ovc.ojp.gov/news/announcements/view-resources-victims-recent-mass-violence-incidents  Sandy Hook Promise: https://www.sandyhookpromise.org/ APA Resources for coping with shootings: https://www.apa.org/topics/gun-violence-crime/mass-shooting-resources Administration of Children and Families:https://www.acf.hhs.gov/trauma-toolkit/victims-sexual-abuse National Child Traumatic Stress Network:https://www.nctsn.org/resources/caring-kids-what-parents-need-know-about-sexual-abuse Enough Abuse Campaign:https://enoughabuse.org/get-help/survivor-support/Mental Health First Aid:https://www.mentalhealthfirstaid.org/mental-health-resources/ SAMHSA resources for youth in the US:https://www.samhsa.gov/school-campus-health/behavioral-health-resources-youth AFSP for Suicide Prevention: https://afsp.org/ Call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (1-800-273-8255); text the Crisis Text Line (text CONNECT to 741741); or dial 988 for immediate help (Press 1 if you are a veteran of the armed services).Theme Music: Occam's Sikhwee by Sikh Knowledge (Free Music Archive: https://bit.ly/33G4sLO), used under CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 US (https://bit.ly/33JXogQ) More info, including show notes and sources at http://scandalousgamespodcast.wordpress.com.

Friends, the time has come for another Ask Didact Anything brain-dump. This instalment addresses a wide range of reader questions, starting with a fascinating article sent to me by a reader, and continuing on through various points of interest raised by members of my Telegram channel. (Join for the news feed - stay for the bantz.) The list of questions is as follows: LRFotS AuntRat asks for my thoughts on an excellent article by The Z-Man on the horrors of the new kind of mechanised warfare we see in Banderastan; Ambergris asks me to play a kind of "Desert Island Discs" with respect to the bands I would tolerate listening to for the rest of my life; Our native Kraut, MK, asks for my opinion on the best places to live with industrialised First-World environments, where a young buck can start a family - Germanic-speaking areas preferred, of course; LRFotS Kapios - a veteran from the very earliest days of the old Didact's Reach Blogspot site - asks how I might consider setting up a content-creation business online with a commercial partner; The hilarious SupremeCannon - he of the hysterical "Tyroneiums" moniker - asks a serious question about which out of the FUSA, the EUSSR, the UK, or China, will collapse first from colossal financial phuckwittery; SupremeCannon again with another question about how Civil War 2.0 will unfold in the FUSA, and whether 2024 will be the year in which it will happen; Many thanks to all of my channel members and subscribers for their most excellent questions. I hope I have answered them thoroughly and thoughtfully, and welcome your comments both here and on Telegram. Linkage Information and specs about the Termit helicopter drone produced by Russia; On Killing by LTC Dave Grossman Strategy, by Aleksandr Svechin, which now informs the annihilation strategy pursued by Russia; The Coming Civil War by Tom Kawczynski; Protect Yourself From Big Tech I make some pretty incendiary statements in this podcast, and in most of my podcasts. I can only do so because I take steps to protect myself from the Big Tech companies, and preserve my identity. You need to do the same – this is no longer optional, because if you don't, the gatekeepers WILL come for your head. If you don't know where to start, then I've got you covered right here with this post. 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I can only do so because I take steps to protect myself from the Big Tech companies, and preserve my identity. You need to do the same – this is no longer optional, because if you don't, the gatekeepers WILL come for your head. If you don't know where to start, then I've got you covered right here with this post. Here are the specific steps that you can take: Make sure that your web traffic is safe and protected from prying eyes using a VPN – click here to get a massive 80% OFF on a 24-month subscription with Surfshark; Be sure also to check out Incogni, the new data and privacy management tool offered by Surfshark, which simply works behind the scenes to ensure that no malign actors can take advantage of your data ever again; Another solid VPN option for you is Atlas VPN, brought to you by the same company that creates NordVPN; The best SSD drive that you can get right now, with blazing fast speeds and near-native storage capabilities, is probably the SanDisk Extreme 1TB Portable SSD with NVMe technology – I bought this myself to keep a moving backup of all of my files, it's the size of a credit card, and it's absolutely superb; Build Your Platform Get yourself a proper domain for your site or business with Namecheap; Put your site onto a shared hosting service using A2Hosting for the fastest, most secure, and stable hosting platform around – along with unlimited email accounts of unlimited size; Create beautiful websites with amazing, feature-rich content using Divi from Elegant Themes; Stand for Western Civilisation Buy yourself a proper Bible; Get your Castalia Library books here; Buy yourself a proper knife for personal defence;

Historian Kevin Impellizeri shares a story of a video game controversy to his friends: Kate Lynch, Elford Stevens, and Phil Thomas. We finally close the book on On Killing and three whole months on Lt. Col. Dave Grossman by taking a closer look into more of his profoundly sad so-called accomplishments and wrap up by a look at the popular reception to Dave's first book.Topics discussed include: Dave Grossman: martial arts master? Kevin is a master of Gamekata, the martial art of the video game. The strange case of the guy with three doctorates, and the kinds of people who really took to Grossman's rhetoric in On Killing (spoiler: it's exactly the kinds of people you'd think would like it). Be sure to check out our syncable audio commentary for DOOM (2005)(https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0419706/), which drops on the feed on October 31, 2023! Theme Music: Occam's Sikhwee by Sikh Knowledge (Free Music Archive: https://bit.ly/33G4sLO), used under CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 US (https://bit.ly/33JXogQ) More info, including show notes and sources at http://scandalousgamespodcast.wordpress.com.

Historian Kevin Impellizeri shares a story of a video game controversy to his friends: Kate Lynch, Elford Stevens, and Phil Thomas. Sorry, folks, but it's one more month on everyone's "favorite" "killologist" Dave Grossman.  This time, we shift away from Dave's debut book On Killing to some of his other alleged accomplishments (Spoiler alert: they're not much better than his book warning everyone about the "Virus of Violence").Topics discussed include: On Killing's tepid reception, Dave wants everyone to know he's been to mountains and deserts, and is Dave Grossman a furry? Plus, more about Kevin's experience as a failed academic, and Scandalous Games "earns" a Pulitzer Prize nomination. Plus, we share an exciting Halloween treat.Theme Music: Occam's Sikhwee by Sikh Knowledge (Free Music Archive: https://bit.ly/33G4sLO), used under CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 US (https://bit.ly/33JXogQ) More info, including show notes and sources at http://scandalousgamespodcast.wordpress.com.

Have you ever heard someone go about explaining the two sides to an argument, only to later discover they're involved in one side of the controversy? While a situation like that isn't exactly the view-from-above fallacy, it closely resembles the rhetorical strategy of one. Not directly a logical fallacy, the speaker presents themselves as an objective observer looking down on the battlefield between two subjective parties. While doing so, they make normative claims about the environment as if they had no impact or binding influence over his ability to observe. Gun Culture is regularly faced with this type of rhetoric, and we dive into both a recent article published by Relevant Magazine, as well as the worthwhile read "On Killing" by Lt. Col. Dave Grossman as this fallacy is sometimes referred to as the Psychologist's Fallacy. Support the REDACTED Culture Cast at redactedculture.locals.comSSP and boutique products at redactedllc.comFollow us on Instagram at @redactedllc

I want to express my sincere gratitude to Colonel Grossman for sharing his expertise and insights with us. To connect with and learn more from Colonel Grossman, be sure to visit his website at www.GrossmanOnTruth.com - trust me, it's worth it!  Thank you all for your continued support and for tuning in to De-Escalation Conversations.  Stay tuned for more exciting episodes and interviews coming your way soon!  #DeEscalationConversations #Leadership #Training Lt. Col. Grossmon's BIO:In their description of Lt. Col. Dave Grossman, Slate Magazine said, “Grossman cuts such a heroic, omnicompetent figure, he could have stepped out of a video game.”  He has five patents to his name, has published four novels, two children's' books, and six non-fiction books to include his “perennial bestseller” On Killing (with over half a million copies sold), and a New York Times best-selling book co-authored with Glenn Beck.He is a US Army Ranger, a paratrooper, and a former West Point Psychology Professor.  He has a Black Belt in Hojutsu, the martial art of the firearm, and has been inducted into the USA Martial Arts Hall of Fame.Col. Grossman's research was cited by the President of the United States in a national address, and he has testified before the U.S. Senate, the U.S. Congress, and numerous state legislatures.  He has served as an expert witness and consultant in state and Federal courts.  He helped train mental health professionals after the Jonesboro school massacre, and he was also involved in counseling or court cases in the aftermath of the Paducah, Springfield, Littleton and Nickel Mines Amish school massacres.Col. Grossman has been called upon to write the entry on “Aggression and Violence” in the Oxford Companion to American Military History, three entries in the Academic Press Encyclopedia of Violence, Peace and Conflict and has presented papers before the national conventions of the American Medical Association, the American Psychiatric Association, the American Psychological Association, and the American Academy of Pediatrics.Since his retirement from the U.S. Army in 1998, he has been traveling full time as one of our nation's leading trainers for military, law enforcement, mental health providers, and school safety organizations.Today Col. Grossman is the director of Grossman On Truth, LLC (www.GrossmanOnTruth.com).  In the wake of the 9/11 terrorist attacks, he has written and spoken extensively on the terrorist threat, with articles published in the Harvard Journal of Law and Civil Policy and many leading law enforcement journals, and he has been inducted as a “Life Diplomate” by the American Board for Certification in Homeland Security, and a “Life Member” of the American College of Forensic Examiners Institute.https://www.theidea.worldIDEA - the International De-Escalation Association, is dedicated to Saving Lives, Reputations, & Relationships through Conflict De-Escalation & Communication Training for Teachers, Parents, and Public Safety Providers.Find more about How to Calm an Angry Person in 90 Seconds or Less Come visit us at the IDEA website (International De-Escalation Association): https://TheIdea.WorldSubscribe to our free weekly newsletter to stay up to date on the latest news and blogs about Schools, Police, Fire, Medical Services and Flight Attendants.Do you or your organization need Communication Skills and De-Escalation Training? You can reach us directly at: Team@TheIdea.World or by filling out a contact form at https://www.TheIdea.World/contact

“If it works in the stress of combat, if it's a lesson learned in that toxic realm of combat, if it works there, then it can work in a lot of other places.” “All that is gold does not glitter, Not all those who wander are lost; The old that is strong does not wither, Deep roots are not reached by the frost.” - J.R.R. Tolkien In this episode, we feature Lt. Col. David Allen “Dave” Grossman, a retired lieutenant colonel in the United States Army, and the New York Times Bestselling Author who's influential books "On Killing" and "On Combat" revolutionized our understanding of violence's psychological impact. Join us as we explore his extraordinary journey and invaluable contributions to the field. Explore the insightful books by Lt. Col. Grossman, including On Hunting, On Combat, On Killing, and Assassination Generation on GoodReads and Amazon. Also keep an eye out for his upcoming book, expected to be released in approximately one year, titled "On Sleep."  Connect with Lt. Col. Grossman on LinkedIn to stay updated with his work. Raymond Aaron has shared his vision and wisdom on radio and television programs for over 40 years. He is the author of over 100 books, including Branding Small Business For Dummies, Double Your Income Doing What You Love, Canadian best-seller Chicken Soup for the Canadian Soul, and he co-authored the New York Times best-seller Chicken Soup for the Parent's Soul. www.Aaron.com  

"One casualty is one too many, every life is precious. We're preserving and protecting lives like nothing we've ever seen before. But now we have to apply those lessons to our loved ones and to ourselves in these desperately and astoundingly violent times.” “You are a sovereign in your home. In your castle.” LT. Col. Dave Grossman is back again to take the topic of violence discussed in the previous episode to the next level. Preparation. The murder rates throughout the world are under-represented. We all see the violence happening at home and abroad, it's being reported daily but it doesn't tell the whole picture. Of course, the world is too big for everything to be reported and no one wants that anyway. But the real issue is, on a macro scale, the violence statistics aren't accurate and that leaves men, the protectors, at a disadvantage because they might not realize the need to develop the skills needed to save lives.As always, this episode is about taking ownership and exercising your sovereignty. Dave and Nicky discuss two very simple and yet very powerful techniques that have been saving lives for decades. So simple, the tech can be bought on Amazon. Dave Grossman literally wrote the book On Killing, compiling countless interviews with soldiers and law enforcement people who've killed serving their countries. He served 24 years in the military as a paratrooper, Sargent, Ranger, and Westpoint psychology professor. He also wrote On Killing, On Spiritual Combat, On Hunting. He also trains law enforcement throughout the world. Grossmanonthruth.com Also in this episode: Tourniquet - SWAT-T on Amazon. IFAK Individual First Aid Kit You're invited to come to a complimentary Sovereign Circle meeting to experience it for yourself. To learn more, go to https://www.sovereignman.ca/. While you're there, check out the Battle Ready program and check out the store for Sovereign Man t-shirts, hats, and books.  

“Not all that is gold doth glitter. Not all those who wander are lost. The old that is strong does not wither and the deep roots are not touched by the frost.” - J.R.R. Tolkien “Giving someone a weapon implies your trust in the maturity and responsible behaviour of the recipient. It speaks of your desire for their safety and well being. It communicates your mutual aspiration to make the world a better and safer place, by putting this tool in the hands of a virtuous and trustworthy person. But remember, in the end, you are the weapon. Everything else is just a tool.” - Paraphrased from a quote by Rocky Warren Men are symbols of strength. We're protectors of our sovereignty, our principles, our families and loved ones. As Dave Grossman says in today's episode, “we're about protecting, preserving, and conserving what's good.” That means learning how to be a dangerous man in dangerous times. A dangerous man fighting the good fight. But this isn't something to approach casually and weapons, or ‘being a weapon' as Dave puts it, is a matter of great responsibility. Dave Grossman comes to us today to help us see the truth of what's happening in our own streets and on our battlefields and how a man can prepare himself to join the battle. He literally wrote the book On Killing, compiling countless interviews with soldiers and law enforcement people who've killed serving their countries. He served 24 years in the military as a paratrooper, Sargent, Ranger, and Westpoint psychology professor. He also wrote On Killing, On Spiritual Combat, On Hunting. He also trains law enforcement throughout the world. Grossmanontruth.com Also in this episode: Powertac Flashlights https://www.powertac.com/ Emmerson Knives Sheep Dog Knife https://emersonknives.com/shop/knives/every-day-carry/new-2/sheepdog/ Jordan Peterson   You're invited to come to a Sovereign Circle meeting to experience it for yourself. To learn more, go to https://www.sovereignman.ca/. While you're there, check out the Battle Ready program and check out the store for Sovereign Man t-shirts, hats, and books.

Lt. Col. David Grossman, renowned author of “On Killing” and “On Combat” has teamed up with Linda Miller and Keith Cunningham, trainers of professional marksman at Canada's prestigious MilCun Training Centre, to write the much anticipated “On Hunting”.   The book On Hunting draws from ecology, philosophy, and anthropology and is sprinkled with campfire stories which appeals to hunters and non-hunters alike.    On Hunting shows that the need for hunting for both mankind as well as the wild earth we inhabit.     Amazon: https://amzn.to/3koKi4V Grossman On Truth: https://grossmanontruth.com/product/on-hunting/ MilCun Training Center: http://www.milcun.com/     ____ Silvercore Club - https://bit.ly/2RiREb4     Online Training - https://bit.ly/3nJKx7U    Other Training & Services - https://bit.ly/3vw6kSU    Merchandise - https://bit.ly/3ecyvk9    Blog Page - https://bit.ly/3nEHs8W     Host Instagram - @Bader.Trav - https://www.instagram.com/bader.trav   Silvercore Instagram - @Silvercoreinc - https://www.instagram.com/silvercoreinc     ____    

Greg Drobny started writing in the early days of “blogging” as a full time contributor to The Rhino Den, an element of the Ranger Up company. Today he is one of the most prolific contributors to The Havok Journal.  His piece “The Sheepdog Analogy Is Deeply Flawed” is the focus of our discussion. The Sheepdog concept was first formed by Lt. Col. Dave Grossman in his book “On Killing”. His theory is that everyone falls into one of three categories; the majority of the population are “sheep”. Those who prey on the general population are “Wolves” and those who protect the general population are “Sheepdogs” – members of our military and first responder communities. Greg was inspired to study in the fields of history and psychology after reading Grossman's book while training to be an Army Ranger. In his article he calls the Sheepdog “harmfully simplistic” because people, like life, are dynamic. He cites the examples of the grandmother who dispatched a “wolf” trying to break into her home. He also discusses how people who attempt to don the mantel of “sheepdogs” but are untrained can cause more harm than good. Greg was inspired to join the Army at 28 years old following the 9/11 attacks. During boot camp he was teased by his fellow soldiers warning him that because of his age he was going to break his hip. Sure enough, 2 days before completing Ranger training that is precisely what happened. He eventually did earn his tan beret as a member of the Ranger training brigade. Greg was deployed in Iraq as a psychological operations team chief. After leaving the military he spent some time working in politics, a field he says was very similar to his military psy-ops activities. Greg currently works as the Student Recruitment Manager for Code Platoon. Code Platoon addresses the issue of Veteran unemployment by providing high intensity “boot camp” training in the field of software engineering.

My next podcast will dive deep into the challenges facing first responders and how the current “war on cops” fails to consider the realities on the ground. Realities that so many men and women face today in one of society's most demanding jobs. Michael Sugrue began his law enforcement career in the United States Air Force as a Security Forces Officer in 1998.  As a Security Forces Officer, Michael specialized in Law Enforcement, Global Force Protection, Anti-Terrorism, Nuclear Security, Foreign Air Field Assessments, and Air Base Ground Defense.  Michael served in various assignments including Flight Leader, Flight Commander, Senior Watch Officer, Chief of Command Post, and Chief of Security Forces.Michael served all over the United States, Europe, the Middle East and South America.  He was also a Security Forces Phoenix Raven with the unique identifier of 1173.   Michael honorably separated from the Air Force as a Captain in 2004.Immediately after the Air Force, Michael was hired by the Walnut Creek Police Department where he served in a variety of assignments including Patrol Officer, Driver Training Instructor (EVOC) Field Training Officer (FTO), SIU Detective, Undercover CA DOJ Narcotic Task Force Agent (Contra Costa County), Public Information Officer (PIO) and Patrol Sergeant.  Michael was awarded the Walnut Creek PD Distinguished Service Medal in 2014 for his heroic and life-saving actions during a Fatal Officer Involved Shooting in 2012.  Michael ultimately medically retired in 2018.  He is now a Peer Volunteer at the West Coast Post Trauma Retreat (WCPR) and an Ambassador for Save A Warrior (SAW).  Michael is a dedicated advocate for awareness, prevention, education, and training on Post Traumatic Stress Injury (PTSI) and First Responder Suicide Prevention. Michael continues to speak at law enforcement agencies all over the United States.In his BEST-SELLING book, RELENTLESS COURAGE: Winning the Battle Against Frontline Trauma, along with Dr. Shauna Springer, PhD, they tackle the complexity of trauma within the law enforcement community, uncovering the unspoken barriers, and outline a path to healing.RELENTLESS COURAGE released in Spring 2022 and has been described by Lt. Col. David Grossman, best-selling author of On Killing and On Combat as “one of the most important books of our time” and “the natural successor to On Combat.” Now after 9 months after being released, RELENTLESS COURAGE is the #4 BEST SELLER of ALL Amazon E books on Suicide.  Find Michael's book here - RELENTLVisit my website: https://thehello.llc/THERESACARPENTERRead my writings on my blog: https://www.theresatapestries.com/Listen to other episodes on my podcast: https://storiesofservice.buzzsprout.com

I had the honor and privilege of sitting down with Lt. Col Dave Grossman this week. Blessed to be able to have a conversation with a man who has made it his life mission to be there for our first responder community. John 15:13, " Greater love has no one than this, that he lay down his life for his friends". The Lt. Col. said something that I will never forget. he said " The greatest act of love isn't to sacrifice your life for your friends, but to  live a life of sacrifice " . Thank you to all my brothers and sister across this great land that are living a life of sacrifice. LT. COL. DAVE GROSSMAN, U.S. Army (Ret.)In their description of Lt. Col. Dave Grossman, Slate Magazine said, “Grossman cuts such a heroic, omnicompetent figure, he could have stepped out of a video game.”  He has five patents to his name, has published four novels, two children's' books, and six non-fiction books to include his “perennial bestseller” On Killing (with over half a million copies sold), and a New York Times best-selling book co-authored with Glenn Beck. He is a US Army Ranger, a paratrooper, and a former West Point Psychology Professor.  He has a Black Belt in Hojutsu, the martial art of the firearm, and has been inducted into the USA Martial Arts Hall of Fame.   Col. Grossman's research was cited by the President of the United States in a national address, and he has testified before the U.S. Senate, the U.S. Congress, and numerous state legislatures.  He has served as an expert witness and consultant in state and Federal courts.  He helped train mental health professionals after the Jonesboro school massacre, and he was also involved in counseling or court cases in the aftermath of the Paducah, Springfield, Littleton and Nickel Mines Amish school massacres.   Col. Grossman has been called upon to write the entry on “Aggression and Violence” in the Oxford Companion to American Military History, three entries in the Academic Press Encyclopedia of Violence, Peace and Conflict and has presented papers before the national conventions of the American Medical Association, the American Psychiatric Association, the American Psychological Association, and the American Academy of Pediatrics.   Since his retirement from the U.S. Army in 1998, he has been traveling full time as one of our nation's leading trainers for military, law enforcement, mental health providers, and school safety organizations. Today Col. Grossman is the director of Grossman On Truth, LLC (www.GrossmanOnTruth.com). In the wake of the 9/11 terrorist attacks, he has written and spoken extensively on the terrorist threat, with articles published in the Harvard Journal of Law and Civil Policy and many leading law enforcement journals, and he has been inducted as a "Life Diplomate" by the American Board for Certification in Homeland Security, and a "Life Member" of the American College of Forensic Examiners Institute.Thank you for taking the time to give this podcast a listen. If you would like more information on other Law enforcement Life Coach initiatives, our "Sometimes Heroes Need Help" wellness seminar or our One-On-One life coaching please visit :www.lawenforcementlifecoach.comJohn@lawenforcementlifecoach.comAnd if you would like to watch the interview you can view it in it's entirety on the Law Enforcement Life Coach YouTube Channel : https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UCib6HRqAFO08gAkZQ-B9Ajw/videos/upload?filter=%5B%5D&sort=%7B%22columnType%22%3A%22date%22%2C%22sortOrder%22%3A%22DESCENDING%22%7D

Following his retirement from the Army, Grossman founded the Killology Research Group to give seminars about the physiological and the psychological effects of having to use lethal force for law enforcement officers and soldiers. Grossman also speaks at civilian events on ways to reduce violence in society and deal with the aftermath of violent events such as school shootings. As a civilian Grossman has been an expert witness in numerous state and federal court cases and was part of the prosecution team of United States vs. Timothy McVeigh. In 2022, Killology Research Group was renamed and rebranded to Grossman On Truth. In this episode we chat about his books "On Combat" and "On Killing". We also get a peek into what is coming next, which include a new work in progress about the importance of sleep. Don't miss this episode!

Following his retirement from the Army, Grossman founded the Killology Research Group to give seminars about the physiological and the psychological effects of having to use lethal force for law enforcement officers and soldiers. Grossman also speaks at civilian events on ways to reduce violence in society and deal with the aftermath of violent events such as school shootings. As a civilian Grossman has been an expert witness in numerous state and federal court cases and was part of the prosecution team of United States vs. Timothy McVeigh. In 2022, Killology Research Group was renamed and rebranded to Grossman On Truth. In this episode we chat about his books "On Combat" and "On Killing". We also get a peek into what is coming next, which include a new work in progress about the importance of sleep. Don't miss this episode!

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“I think that I shall never settle, in a lawn as nice as any meadow.” Harnessing the potential of your mind and body allows you to wield yourself as a powerful tool throughout your life. It begins with a strong, healthy mindset and good physical health. Lt. Colonel Dave Grossman is a retired US Army Ranger, paratrooper, and a former West Point Psychology Professor. He has a Black Belt in Hojutsu, the martial art of the firearm, and has been inducted into the USA Martial Arts Hall of Fame. He has five patents, he's authored four novels, two children's' books, and six non-fiction books including the best seller, On Killing, with over half a million copies sold in English alone. He's a high-performance person who's life experience makes him a true thought leader in multiple domains. One area of particular interest is the impact of sleep deprivation on individuals and society. He likens sleep deprivation to intoxication and points out some of the most power aspects of our society that are intent on dragging people into the trap of sleep deprivation. Expert action steps: You've got to get control of your mind and body. Remove distractions like alcohol, cell phones, laptops, binge watching, too much caffeine… Control your world. Time management, vision. Intellectual curiosity. Ask the questions that nobody else is asking. Put together the pieces that nobody else has put together, to make a contribution and bring the world to a new level. Write that book. Some of Dave's other books are; On Combat, On Spiritual Combat, Sheepdog (kids book), and his latest book, soon to be published is, On Hunting. You can find all of Dave's books at https://grossmanontruth.com/. You can also find Lt. Colonel Dave Grossman on Facebook. Also in this episode: Book: Robert A. Hineline - Starship Troopers Ernest Emerson: ernestemersonpodcast.com https://emersonknives.com/ MZOO sleep mask on Amazon. sciencedaily.com Visit eCircleAcademy.com and book a success call with Nicky to take your practice to the next level.

WARNING: Discussion of suicidal thoughts.Michael Sugrue began his law enforcement career in the United States Air Force as a Security Forces Officer in 1998. As a Security Forces Officer, Michael specialized in Law Enforcement, Global Force Protection, Anti-Terrorism, Nuclear Security, Foreign Air Field Assessments and Air Base Ground Defense. Serving in a variety of assignments including: Flight Leader, Flight Commander, Senior Watch Officer, Chief of Command Post and Chief of Security Forces.Michael served all over the United States, Europe, the Middle East and South America. He was also a Security Forces Phoenix Raven with the unique identifier of #1173. Michael honorably separated from the Air Force as a Captain in 2004.Immediately after the Air Force, Michael was hired by the Walnut Creek Police Department where he served in a variety of assignments including: Patrol Officer, Driver Training Instructor (EVOC) Field Training Officer (FTO), SIU Detective, Undercover CA DOJ Narcotic Task Force Agent (Contra Costa County), Public Information Officer (PIO) and Patrol Sergeant. In 2014 he was awarded the Walnut Creek PD Distinguished Service Medal for his heroic and life saving actions during a Fatal Officer Involved Shooting in 2012. However the family sued and what followed was a 4 ½ year civil court battle and an internal war against PTSI or PTSD to some. Ultimately medically retiring in 2018, he is now a Peer Volunteer at the West Coast Post Trauma Retreat (WCPR) and an Ambassador for Save A Warrior (SAW). Michael is a dedicated advocate for awareness, prevention, education, training on Post Traumatic Stress Injury (PTSI) and First Responder Suicide Prevention, continuing to speak at law enforcement agencies all over the United States.In his BEST-SELLING book, RELENTLESS COURAGE: Winning the Battle Against Frontline Trauma, along with Dr. Shauna Springer, PhD, they tackle the complexity of trauma within the law enforcement community, uncovering the unspoken barriers, and outline a path to healing.RELENTLESS COURAGE released in Spring 2022 and has been described by Lt. Col. David Grossman, best-selling author of On Killing and On Combat as “one of the most important books of our time” and “the natural successor to On Combat.”LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/sgtmichaelsugrueBook: RELENTLESS COURAGE: Winning the Battle Against Frontline Trauma https://a.co/d/j7jCoaoFacebook: Sgt. Michael Sugrue Instagram: sergeant_michael_sugrue_Follow the podcastOnemomentpleasepodcast.comIG:@onemomentpleasepodcastFB: OneMomentPlease

What it means to Smash the Stigma with Sgt. Michael Sugrue- Ret. | THE INTERVIEW ROOM | Episode 044   See this Episodes complete SHOW NOTES at https://www.ontheblueline.com/podcast-show-notes   The On The Blue Line Podcast and Community has the mission of Empowering Cops in their personal lives and educating the public on the realities of law enforcement. This law enforcement podcast is focused on providing concepts, ideas, and actionable steps that can make a difference in your life. The morning roll call is a weekly monologue show with Wayne Mulder. The Interview Room podcast is an interview style format hosted by Wayne Mulder.   Go Deeper:   Step 1: Subscribe to the Podcast wherever you are streaming it.   YouTube | Apple Podcasts | Spotify | iHeart Radio ___________________ Step 2: Follow us on social media, so you never miss an update.   Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | TikTok ___________________ Step 3: Join the On The Blue Line Community on Facebook.   https://www.facebook.com/groups/onthebluelinecommunity    ___________________ In this episode, I sit down with Michael Sugrue:   Michael Sugrue began his law enforcement career in the United States Air Force as a Security Forces Officer in 1998. As a Security Forces Officer, Michael specialized in Law Enforcement, Global Force Protection, Anti-Terrorism, Nuclear Security, Foreign Airfield Assessments and Air Base Ground Defense.  Michael served in a variety of assignments including: Flight Leader, Flight Commander, Senior Watch Officer, Chief of Command Post and Chief of Security Forces.  Michael served all over the United States, Europe, the Middle East and South America. He was also a Security Forces Phoenix Raven with the unique identifier of #1173. Michael honorably separated from the Air Force as a Captain in 2004. Immediately after the Air Force, Michael was hired by the Walnut Creek Police Department where he served in a variety of assignments including: Patrol Officer, Driver Training Instructor (EVOC) Field Training Officer (FTO), SIU Detective, Undercover CA DOJ Narcotic Task Force Agent (Contra Costa County), Public Information Officer (PIO) and Patrol Sergeant.  Michael was awarded the Walnut Creek PD Distinguished Service Medal in 2014 for his heroic and life saving actions during a Fatal Officer Involved Shooting in 2012.  Michael ultimately medically retired in 2018. He is now a Peer Volunteer at the West Coast Post Trauma Retreat (WCPR) and an Ambassador for Save A Warrior (SAW).  Michael is a dedicated advocate for awareness, prevention, education, training on Post Traumatic Stress Injury (PTSI) and First Responder Suicide Prevention. Michael continues to speak at law enforcement agencies all over the United States. In his BEST-SELLING book, RELENTLESS COURAGE: Winning the Battle Against Frontline Trauma, along with Dr. Shauna Springer, PhD, they tackle the complexity of trauma within the law enforcement community, uncovering the unspoken barriers, and outline a path to healing.  RELENTLESS COURAGE released in Spring 2022 and has been described by Lt. Col. David Grossman, best-selling author of On Killing and On Combat as “one of the most important books of our time” and “the natural successor to On Combat.”    AFTER the episode:   LEAVE US AN iTUNES rating and review! [This is a HUGE help] VISIT OUR Website: https://www.ontheblueline.com/ EMAIL me your feedback: Feedback@OnTheBlueLine.com Get the eBook, “How the law enforcement makes you cynical and what you can do about it” by Wayne Mulder.   On The Blue Line was founded and is operated by active-duty law enforcement to fulfill the mission of providing guidance, resources and community for law enforcement officers and first responders in their off-duty lives.   HONOR | EMPOWER | EDUCATE | DEFEND  

Abundant Life Episode 40 In this episode Saso and Ben interview Lt. Col. Dave Grossman on the topic of the engaging in spiritual warfare. Are you prepared for Spiritual Warfare? Key verse Ephesians 6:10-11 Lt. Col. Dave Grossman Bio Lt. Col. Dave Grossman is a US Army Ranger, a paratrooper, and a former West Point Psychology Professor. He has a Black Belt in Hojutsu, the martial art of the firearm, and has been inducted into the USA Martial Arts Hall of Fame. He has published four novels, two children's' books, and six non-fiction books to include his “perennial bestseller” On Killing (with over half a million copies sold), and a New York Times best-selling book co-authored with Glenn Beck. Since his retirement from the U.S. Army in 1998, he has been traveling full time as one of our nation's leading trainers for military, law enforcement, mental health providers, and school safety organizations. Resources Lt. Col. Dave Grossman's website Lt. Col. Dave Grossman's books Follow Lt. Col. Dave Grossman's on Facebook Follow Lt. Col. Dave Grossman's on Instagram

In this episode of the podcast, I talk with retired Police Sgt. Michael Sugrue. Michael is an Air Force (Security Forces Raven!!) veteran. He was involved in an on-duty shooting that caused incomprehensible PTSD issues that ultimately led to divorce, custody battles, lawsuits, health issues, and suicidal ideations. Michael survived his ordeal and wrote a bookabout it to help first responders and the military. We discuss all this and more. I hope you enjoy it. Here is a little more in-depth rundown of Michael: Michael Sugrue began his law enforcement career in the United States Air Force as a Security Forces Officer in 1998.  As a Security Forces Officer, Michael specialized in Law Enforcement, Global Force Protection, Anti-Terrorism, Nuclear Security, Foreign Air Field Assessments, and Air Base Ground Defense.  Michael served in a variety of assignments including Flight Leader, Flight Commander, Senior Watch Officer, Chief of Command Post, and Chief of Security Forces.Michael served all over the United States, Europe, the Middle East and South America.  He was also a Security Forces Phoenix Raven with the unique identifier of #1173.   Michael honorably separated from the Air Force as a Captain in 2004.Immediately after the Air Force, Michael was hired by the Walnut Creek Police Department where he served in a variety of assignments including: Patrol Officer, Driver Training Instructor (EVOC) Field Training Officer (FTO), SIU Detective, Undercover CA DOJ Narcotic Task Force Agent (Contra Costa County), Public Information Officer (PIO) and Patrol Sergeant.  Michael was awarded the Walnut Creek PD Distinguished Service Medal in 2014 for his heroic and life-saving actions during a Fatal Officer Involved Shooting in 2012.  Michael ultimately medically retired in 2018.  He is now a Peer Volunteer at the West Coast Post Trauma Retreat (WCPR) and an Ambassador for Save A Warrior (SAW).  Michael is a dedicated advocate for awareness, prevention, education, and training on Post Traumatic Stress Injury (PTSI) and First Responder Suicide Prevention. Michael continues to speak at law enforcement agencies all over the United States.In his BEST-SELLING book, RELENTLESS COURAGE: Winning the Battle Against Frontline Trauma, along with Dr. Shauna Springer, Ph.D., they tackle the complexity of trauma within the law enforcement community, uncovering the unspoken barriers, and outline a path to healing.RELENTLESS COURAGE released in Spring 2022 and has been described by Lt. Col. David Grossman, best-selling author of On Killing and On Combat as “one of the most important books of our time” and “the natural successor to On Combat.”⬇️ HIS NEW BOOK IS AVAILABLE HERE ⬇️amzn.to/3vDZvSwGet Outlook for iOSAlso, try this episode's sponsor Dyno Climbing, visit them at https://thedynocompany.com use the code: DONUT10 and get 10% off your purchase. Support the show

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Today's show is awesome and everyone should listen to this. Shauna Doc Springer and I talk about an existing and very accessible total game changer in the treatment of PTSD. It's called the Stellate Ganglion Block. We also talk about first responder suicide and thoughts for friends and loved ones of someone who dies by suicide. Shauna ‘Doc' Springer is a licensed psychologist, best-selling author, frequently requested keynote speaker, award-winning podcast host, and one of the world's leading experts on psychological trauma, military transition, suicide prevention, and close relationships. A Harvard graduate who has become a trusted Doc to our nation's military warfighters and first responders, she navigates diverse cultures with exceptional agility. As Chief Psychologist for STELLA, she advances a new model for treating psychological trauma that combines biological and psychological interventions. Doc Springer is frequently sourced by the media for her uniquely perceptive insights on trauma recovery, post-traumatic growth, psychological health, and interpersonal relationships, developed from two decades of work at the extremes. Her work has been featured in multiple media outlets, including VICE, NPR, NBC, CNN, CBS Radio, Forbes, Business Insider, Military Times, Military.com, Gun Talk Radio, Coffee or Die Magazine, Havok Journal, THRIVE GLOBAL, US News and World Report, NEWSMAX, The Daily News, Police1, Anxiety.org, and Psychology Today. In her recently published book, RELENTLESS COURAGE: Winning the Battle AgainstFrontline Trauma, along with Sergeant (Ret) Michael Sugrue, she tackles the complexity of trauma with the law enforcement community, uncovers the unspoken barriers, and outlines a path to healing. RELENTLESS COURAGE has been described by Lt. Col. David Grossman, best-selling author of On Killing and On Combat as “one of the most important books of our time” and “the natural successor to On Combat. www.stellacenter.comwww.docshaunaspringer.comRELENTLESS COURAGE: Winning the Battle Against Frontline TraumaShauna 'Doc' Springer on the human impact of first responder trauma

Michael Sugrue began his law enforcement career in the United States Air Force as a Security Forces Officer in 1998.  As a Security Forces Officer, Michael specialized in Law Enforcement, Global Force Protection, Anti-Terrorism, Nuclear Security, Foreign Air Field Assessments and Air Base Ground Defense.  Michael served in a variety of assignments including: Flight Leader, Flight Commander, Senior Watch Officer, Chief of Command Post and Chief of Security Forces. Michael served all over the United States, Europe, the Middle East and South America.  He was also a Security Forces Phoenix Raven with the unique identifier of #1173.   Michael honorably separated from the Air Force as a Captain in 2004.Immediately after the Air Force, Michael was hired by the Walnut Creek Police Department where he served in a variety of assignments including: Patrol Officer, Driver Training Instructor (EVOC) Field Training Officer (FTO), SIU Detective, Undercover CA DOJ Narcotic Task Force Agent (Contra Costa County), Public Information Officer (PIO) and Patrol Sergeant.  Michael was awarded the Walnut Creek PD Distinguished Service Medal in 2014 for his heroic and life saving actions during a Fatal Officer Involved Shooting in 2012.  Michael ultimately medically retired in 2018.  He is now a Peer Volunteer at the West Coast Post Trauma Retreat (WCPR) and an Ambassador for Save A Warrior (SAW).   Michael is a dedicated advocate for awareness, prevention, education, training on Post Traumatic Stress Injury (PTSI) and First Responder Suicide Prevention. Michael continues to speak at law enforcement agencies all over the United States.In his BEST SELLING book, RELENTLESS COURAGE: Winning the Battle Against Frontline Trauma, along with Dr. Shauna Springer, PhD, they tackle the complexity of trauma within the law enforcement community, uncovering the unspoken barriers, and outline a path to healing. RELENTLESS COURAGE released in Spring 2022 and has been described by Lt. Col. David Grossman, best-selling author of On Killing and On Combat as “one of the most important books of our time” and “the natural successor to On Combat.” ⬇️ MY NEW BOOK IS AVAILABLE HERE ⬇️amzn.to/3vDZvSw

In this episode, Chaplain (Col.) Jacob Scott and co-host Lt. Col. Paul Dyer talk with Dave Grossman. Retired Army Lt. Col. Dave Grossman is an internationally recognized scholar, author, soldier, and speaker who is one of the world's foremost experts in human aggression and the roots of violence and violent crime. He has written numerous books and scholarly articles in journals and periodicals. His book On Killing was nominated for a Pulitzer Prize and has sold over a half-million copies worldwide. On Killing has been translated into five languages, is on the US Marine Corps Commandant's Required Reading List, and is required reading at the FBI academy and numerous other academies and colleges. His book Warrior Mindset applies sports psychology and performance psychology to military and law enforcement. His most recent book is called Assassination Generation, and he's actively writing more books to come. (U.S. Army National Guard audio engineering by Maj. W. Chris Clyne, Oregon National Guard Public Affairs)

-Lt. Col. Dave Grossman is an internationally recognized scholar, author, soldier, and speaker who is one of the world's foremost experts in the field of human aggression and the roots of violence and violent crime. -He is a former West Point Psychology Professor, Professor of Military Science, and an Army Ranger who has combined his experiences to become the founder of a new field of scientific endeavor, which has been termed “killology.” In this new field he has made revolutionary new contributions to our understanding of killing in war, the psychological costs of war, the root causes of the current "virus" of violent crime that is raging around the world, and the process of healing the victims of violence, in war and peace.  -He has written 23 books, including “On Killing," which is an analysis of the psychological processes involved with killing another human being, and "On Combat," an extension of his first book intended to provide coping strategies for dealing with the physiological and psychological effects of violence for people forced to kill in their line of work.-Since his retirement from the US Army, he has acted as one of our nation's leading trainers for military, law enforcement, mental health providers, and school safety organizations. He has presented to over 100 different colleges and universities world wide, and has trained educators and law enforcement professionals, at the federal, state and regional level, in all 50 states and over a dozen foreign nations.'On Killing' by Lt. Col. Dave Grossman:https://www.amazon.com/Killing-Psychological-Cost-Learning-Society/dp/0316040932FirstNet 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 

Michael Sugrue began his law enforcement career in the United States Air Force as a Security Forces Officer in 1998. As a Security Forces Officer, Michael specialized in Law Enforcement, Global Force Protection, Anti-Terrorism, Nuclear Security, Foreign Air Field Assessments and Air Base Ground Defense. Michael honorably separated from the Air Force as a Captain in 2004. Immediately after the Air Force, Michael was hired by the Walnut Creek Police Department where he served in a variety of assignments including: Patrol Officer, Driver Training Instructor (EVOC) Field Training Officer (FTO), SIU Detective, Undercover CA DOJ Narcotic Task Force Agent (Contra Costa County), Public Information Officer (PIO) and Patrol Sergeant. Michael was awarded the Walnut Creek PD Distinguished Service Medal in 2014 for his heroic and lifesaving actions during a Fatal Officer Involved Shooting in 2012. Michael ultimately medically retired in 2018. He is now a Peer Volunteer at the West Coast Post Trauma Retreat (WCPR) and an Ambassador for Save A Warrior (SAW). Michael is a dedicated advocate for awareness, prevention, education, training on Post Traumatic Stress Injury (PTSI) and First Responder Suicide Prevention. Michael continues to speak at law enforcement agencies all over the United States. In his book, RELENTLESS COURAGE: Winning the Battle Against Frontline Trauma, along with Dr. Shauna Springer, PhD, they tackle the complexity of trauma within the law enforcement community, uncovering the unspoken barriers, and outline a path to healing. RELENTLESS COURAGE has been described by Lt. Col. David Grossman, best-selling author of On Killing and On Combat as “one of the most important books of our time” and “the natural successor to On Combat.” Connect with Michael here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sgtmichaelsugrue/

This episodes guest is Lt. Col. Dave Grossman!Book Author, ON KILLING, ON COMBAT, ON SPIRITUAL COMBAT, ASSASSINATION GENERATION, and other books. We hit the topic of sleep deprivation and police work.Lt. Col. Dave Grossman, has five patents to his name, has published four novels, two childrens' books, and six non-fiction books to include his “perennial bestseller” On Killing (with over half a million copies sold), and a New York Times best-selling book co-authored with Glenn Beck. His books are “required” or “recommended” reading in all four branches of the US Armed forces, and in federal and local law enforcement academies nationwide.He is a US Army Ranger, a paratrooper, and a former West Point Psychology Professor. Today Col. Grossman is the director of the Killology Research Group (www.killology.com). In the wake of the 9/11 terrorist attacks he is has written and spoken extensively on the terrorist threat, with articles published in the Harvard Journal of Law and Civil Policy and many leading law enforcement journals, and he has been inducted as a "Life Diplomate" by the American Board for Certification in Homeland Security, and a "Life Member" of the American College of Forensic Examiners Institute.Lt. Col. Dave's Profile linkedin.com/in/lt-col-dave-grossman-55a3304 Websiteskillology.com/ (Company Website)SheepDogKnifeAndGun.com (Company Website)We (Talking Filthy Police Podcast) are not health professionals but merely a conduit to pass on information and resources to LEOs who may need or want it.This show is sponsored by Filthy Pirate Coffee and can be found on all social media platforms and https://filthypirate.coffeeHit the like, share, follow and subscribe buttons. Please help us by spreading the word and helping out other cops. Also, please consider purchasing our Law Enforcement charity coffee roast “Erik Hite Foundation” where proceeds of this coffee purchase go right back into helping police officers and other first responders. Go here to show your support and get amazing coffee too → https://filthypirate.coffee/products/erik-hite-foundation-medium-roast-coffeeFind more about Filthy Pirate Coffee and this podcast on our Linktree --> https://linktr.ee/Filthypiratecoffee

Episode 052 of the What's a Hero Podcast brings us up close and personal with a hero's hero. Lt.Col. Dave Grossman is an Army veteran, speaker, author, educator, and all-around servant of his fellow man. LtCol. Grossman has spent his life studying his fellow man, not to control him, but to help understand and serve him. His love for God, his family and country is boundless and his willingness to do good for others is inspiring and motivating. We can all learn something from LtCol. Grossman, even if it is just to smile and laugh. 

This week, Lt Col Dave Grossman joins Chris on the podcast to discuss mindset, sleep hygiene, and more.  Colonel Grossman is a former army Ranger, paratrooper, West Point Psychology Professor, and author of many books included On Killing, On Combat, Bulletproof Marriage, and On Spiritual Combat.  Colonel Grossman is an advocate for overall health.Follow Colonel Grossman on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/lt-col-dave-grossman-55a3304/Learn more about his work at https://www.grossmanacademy.com/ANDhttps://www.killology.com/We want to hear from you!! Email us at chris@gravityct.comCheck out our website at http://gravityct.com/podcast

I am not exaggerating when I say that https://www.amazon.com/High-Risk-Soldier-Trauma-Triumph-ebook/dp/B01CN4KNIY (High Risk Soldier:Trauma and Triumph in the Global War on Terror )may be the best first-person military memoir I've ever read. Culled from Terron Wharton's personal journal and emails home, it captures so many sights, sounds, and emotions that come with a deployment that you will feel like you're there – but even more than that, you will also read descriptions that you never have heard articulated so simply and so thoroughly. One example that moved me was: “You never really know how much a situation has affected you until you're no longer neck deep in it, until you're no longer looking over your shoulder, until your mind finally registers "Hey, relax, no one is trying to kill you." You get a massive outpouring of tension... followed by relief... and then followed by guilt. Finally, the strangest thing of all: you start to miss it. You find you feel more awkward back in this alternate reality than in your "normal" world, and you wonder what that means. You find things start to itch just under the surface. You miss the rumble of gunpowder and cordite, and the throb of the pack. You find it all seems a little out of place back here.” Terron also has an officer's eye for innovation and hints at prescriptions for systemic change. In our interview, I pushed to see what changes he would like to see to make mental health treatment less stigmatized. A sizeable hat-tip to Marshall McGurk, Ayman Kafel and https://projectsapient.podbean.com/ (Project Sapient) who brought the book to my attention - and to Ayman for co-hosting this episode with me. Terron Wharton was born and raised in Fort Wayne, Indiana. His chosen military path began with joining his high school's JROTC program. His mother was not thrilled, but agreed as long as Terron kept his GPA above a 3.0. He first learned about West Point while in JROTC and became the first in his family to attend a service academy. He graduated in 2005 with a degree in International Relations and was assigned to Armor Branch, his first choice. In October 2006 Terron deployed to FOB Rustamiyah in Baghdad, Iraq as a Tank Platoon Leader, leading 16 men and four tanks in combat. This 15 month deployment occurred during "The Surge", a period marked by high levels of violence and viewed as a turning point in the Iraq War. Terron deployed two other times as part of the Global War on Terror. The second was to Baghdad again, this time as a staff officer to one of the largest Coalition bases in Iraq, Victory Base Complex. The third deployment was to Kandahar City, Afghanistan, during which he led over 100 Soldiers as a Troop Commander and lived with over 400 Afghan Police. Show Notes Dave Grossman's https://www.amazon.com/Killing-Psychological-Cost-Learning-Society-ebook/dp/B00J90F8W2/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=on+killing&qid=1644108012&s=digital-text&sprefix=on+killing%2Cdigital-text%2C64&sr=1-1 (On Killing)

I met Lt. Col. Dave Grossman in 2002 at a police conference. I attended as a participant after being involved in an officer involved shooting. Lt. Col. Dave Grossman was the presenter and he shared his philosophy of the phycological edge surrounding "police shootings." . Lt. Col. Dave Grossman (retired) is the author of a dozen books including best seller ‘On Killing‘ and ‘On Combat‘. These books deal with the psychological effects of killing and war on soldiers. He was a Professor of Psychology at West Point, a former infantryman, paratrooper, and graduate of the Army's Ranger School. Grossman stands alongside men such as Massad Ayoob, Jeff Cooper, and John Farnham, as a person who has begun conversations and helped laid the groundwork that the modern science of lethal force encounters rests on. He is also known for his popularizing of the term ‘sheepdog' referring to protectors. Parents, Lt. Col. Dave Grossman will shed some light on the truth of cell phones and how video games play a role in violence in our children. His insight into gaming and social media is alarming and should not be taken lightly. It is time to pick a side, are you willing to protect your children at all costs? Come Chase the Vase with Lt. Col. Dave Grossman and I explore tips for our home and communities. Please like, share and comment on this podcast. Let us know your feelings and opinions on the information shared! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/brock-m-bevell/support