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In this episode of the Critical Oxygen podcast, Dr. Mike T. Nelson and I discuss metabolic and physiological flexibility, and explore their significance in human performance and health. We discuss the importance of being able to switch between carbohydrate and fat metabolism, the role of exercise in enhancing metabolic flexibility, and the implications of research findings on variability in metabolism. The conversation also touches on practical applications for athletes and individuals looking to optimize their metabolic health through tailored training and nutrition strategies. In this conversation, we discusses the importance of metabolic and physiological flexibility, mitochondrial health, and the role of exercise in enhancing metabolic adaptation. We emphasize the significance the concept of physiological flexibility, which includes temperature regulation, pH balance, and oxygen/CO2 management. The discussion highlights the interconnectedness of these physiological systems and the necessity of a balanced approach to training and recovery. TAKEAWAYS - Metabolic flexibility is the ability to switch between carbohydrate and fat metabolism. - Exercise plays a crucial role in enhancing metabolic flexibility. - Insulin acts as a fuel selector switch in the body. - Physiological flexibility involves maintaining temperature, pH, and gas exchange in the face of greatly changing stress environments. Enjoy! More about Mike: Mike T. Nelson, PhD, MSME, CSCS, CISSN, is a research fanatic who specializes in metabolic flexibility, heart rate variability, and human performance. He has spent 20 years of his life learning how the human body works. He has a PhD in Exercise Physiology, and a MS in Mechanical Engineering (biomechanics). He's an Associate Professor at the Carrick Institute, university instructor at Rocky Mountain University, creator of the Flex Diet Certification & Physiologic Flexibility Cert and a Human Optimization Specialist with the Special Forces Experience. He also is the Research and Human Performance Science Advisor at Tecton -makers of a unique ketone ester, and performance analysis with Rapid Health. He has published research in both physiology and engineering peer-reviewed journals. He's even been called in to share his techniques with top military agencies. In his free time he enjoys spending time with his wife, lifting odd objects, going to metal concerts, and kiteboarding. Find out more at www.miketnelson.com Enjoying these podcasts, subscribe to get notified when new episodes are released. If you have a question or topic you want me to address, leave a comment! Follow Phil on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/criticalo2 Interested in learning more about physiology? Check out the critical oxygen website for blogs, courses and coaching -https://www.criticaloxygen.com/ CHAPTERS 00:00 Understanding Metabolic Flexibility 10:13 The Journey into Human Optimization 19:59 Research Insights on Variability and Metabolism 29:45 Practical Applications of Metabolic Flexibility 40:14 Training for Optimal Metabolic Health 54:36 Metabolic Flexibility and Mitochondrial Health 01:01:05 The Role of Exercise in Metabolic Adaptation 01:06:42 Strength Training and Muscle Mass Preservation 01:12:46 Physiological Flexibility: Understanding the Four Pillars 01:16:36 The Interconnectedness of Physiological Systems KEYWORDS metabolic flexibility, exercise physiology, heart rate variability, human performance, endurance training, carbohydrate metabolism, fat metabolism, physiological testing, energy systems, health optimization, metabolic flexibility, mitochondrial health, exercise adaptation, strength training, physiological flexibility, muscle mass, recovery, high intensity training, CO2 tolerance, health optimization

Jeff Depatie is a former sniper with Canada's tier-one unit, JTF-2. He has vast experience in tactical shooting, elite team selection, and human optimization. He was part of the sniper team holding the world record for the longest confirmed kill at 3.5 km and has trained incoming tier-1 operators in shooting and tactics.After his military career, Jeff turned his focus to addressing PTSD and transforming adversity into growth. He is producing a documentary, “Dark Night of Our Soul,” about post-traumatic growth and how life's challenges can lead to personal development.He co-founded The Special Forces Experience (SFE), an organization dedicated to facilitating profound personal transformations through meticulously designed challenges and experiences. As the Chief Course Architect of SFE, Jeff has been instrumental in creating programs like “The Process,” which pushes participants to their physical, mental, and emotional limits to foster growth and resilience.In this episode, we'll discuss Jeff's ideas on managing life's difficulties, a concept he calls the “Art of Adversity.” We'll explore how adversity can be understood through science and personal experience and how it can lead to growth.About Jeff:You can learn more about Jeff and The Special Forces Experience at www.thespecialforcesexperience.comHe's on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/jeffdepatie_ Timestamps:00:00:22 Intro to Jeff Depatie00:01:38 Jeff Depatie's Career00:07:09 “Show of Force” Story00:09:05 Fallout from the “Show of Force”00:10:49 What Does Post-Traumatic Growth Mean to Jeff? 00:18:36 How Your Environment Shapes You00:20:00 Equilibrium is Death in a Complex System00:21:33 “The Process” Jeff Has Modeled is Based on Exposure to Trauma00:24:26 Replicating the Results of “The Process” with Love Instead of Fear00:28:57 Why SF Operators Often Are Honest with Their Feelings00:35:47 Consequences of Making Decisions by Ignoring Emotional Intuition00:37:51 Comparing Elite Tennis Player's Nervous Systems to Other's00:40:05 Sponsor Note - Coaching Mentorship Program00:40:30 “The Art of Adversity”00:43:15 “Special Forces Experience” Events and Time Frame00:45:14 Sign Up for Jeff Depatie's Courses00:45:55 Advice for Someone Going to JTF-2 Selection00:46:45 Jeff's Favorite Off-Road Vehicles00:47:46 Best and Worst Advice Ever Given00:49:02 Outro

 Dr. Mike T Nelson is a researcher with a PhD in exercise physiology and a master's degree in mechanical engineering, Mike walked us through the intricate details of heart rate variability (HRV). Tapping into his expertise, we discussed its potential in predicting overtraining in athletes and the challenges involved in its accurate measurement. But that's not all! We also ventured into the mysterious world of fasting, exploring its potential benefits and the difficulties of assessing its effects scientifically.Mike T. Nelson, PhD, MSME, CSCS, CISSN, is a research fanatic who specializes in metabolic flexibility, heart rate variability, and human performance.  He has spent 20 years of his life learning how the human body works.  He has a PhD in Exercise Physiology, and a MS in Mechanical Engineering (biomechanics).  He's an Associate Professor at the Carrick Institute, university instructor at Rocky Mountain University, creator of the Flex Diet Certification & Physiologic Flexibility Cert and a Human Optimization Specialist with the Special Forces Experience.  He also is the Research and Human Performance Science Advisor at Tecton -makers of a unique ketone ester, and performance analysis with Rapid Health.  He has published research in both physiology and engineering peer-reviewed journals.  He's even been called in to share his techniques with top military agencies.  In his free time he enjoys spending time with his wife, lifting odd objects, going to metal concerts, and kiteboarding.  Find out more at www.miketnelson.comAbout the ShowWe cover all things related to sports science, nutrition, and performance. The Sports Science Dudes represent the opinions of the hosts and guests and are not the official opinions of the International Society of Sports Nutrition (ISSN), the Society for Sports Neuroscience, or Nova Southeastern University. The advice provided on this show should not be construed as medical advice and is purely an educational forum.Hosted by Jose Antonio PhDDr. Antonio is the co-founder and CEO of the International Society of Sports Nutrition and the co-founder of the Society for Sports Neuroscience, www.issn.net. Dr. Antonio has over 120 peer-reviewed publications and 16 books. He is a Professor at Nova Southeastern University, Davie, Florida in the Department of Health and Human Performance.Twitter: @JoseAntonioPhDInstagram: the_issn and supphdCo-host Anthony Ricci EdDDr Ricci is an expert on Fight Sports and is currently an Assistant Professor at Nova Southeastern University in Davie Florida in the Department of Health and Human Performance.Instagram: sportpsy_sci_doc and fightshape_ricci

Jeff Depatie is a former Canadian JTF2 Combat Sniper and is currently a documentary film producer and the Chief Course Architect of The Special Forces Experience and Art of Adversity. As a former tier 1 special forces soldier, Jeff has refocused his form of service to dedicate his life to exploring PTSD and how we can turn life's adversities into opportunities for new life and personal growth.___Get your copy of Personal Socrates: Better Questions, Better Life  Connect with Marc >>>  Website | LinkedIn | Instagram | Twitter Drop a review and let me know what resonates with you about the show!Thanks as always for listening and have the best day yet!*Behind the Human is proudly recorded in a Canadian made Loop Phone Booth*Special props

[3:27] Intro to the filmmakers[8:47] Jess' explains how she came to want to make a film[15:40] Jeff talks about staying true to their vision[17:42] How Rick joined the project[25:03] Mythology and Psychology[31:53] Dr. Mike explains his interview[35:54] The unconscious and being stuck[39:19] The rhythm of existing[47:10] Where fitness and movement tie in[53:31] Tools to move toward Post-Traumatic Growth[1:02:06] Working with dreams[1:09:36] Periods of intentional high stress[1:23:24] How to support the filmSupport Dark Night of the Soul:Kickstarter campaignConnect with Rick, Dr Dee, Jeff, and Jess:Rick Alexander websiteDr Danielle Alexander websiteThe Special Forces Experience (Jeff)Shadow Work Library Podcast (Jess)Prior Flex Diet Podcast Episodes:Flex Diet Podcast Episode 169: Learning to take Your Foot Off the Gas When Fitness is Your Entire Identity - An interview with Dr. Danielle McGinnis (Alexander)Flex Diet Podcast S2, Ep 49: Tools to Down-Regulate in Response to Stress, an interview with Rick Alexander Episode 169: Learning to take Your Foot Off the Gas When Fitness Is Your Entire Identity – An Interview with Dr. Danielle McGinnis by Dr. Mike T Nelson

Trauma For a Canadian Special Forces Sniper In Combat In Afghanistan. Post Traumatic Growth. This Canadian Special Forces sniper's combat in Afghanistan was incredibly intense and traumatic. He talks about the violence and no win high-pressure situations he faced, engaging in combat, mayhem and death. Plus the unique situation of their interpreter that was forced to spy on them. Jeff DePatie also talks about how the trauma impacted him, his ex-wife and their marriage. The Show is brought to you in Part by 4 Patriots. Check out the new Patriot Power Generator 2000X, you get a solar generator that doesn't install into your house. Because it's portable. You can take it with you. Even use it inside. But it's powerful enough for your phones, medical devices, or even your fridge. And right now, you can go to 4Patriots.com and use code LET to get 10% off your first purchase on anything in the store.  Most importantly he also discusses his own Post Traumatic Growth and how it motives his mission with the The Special Forces Experience. The Special Forces Experience intentionally facilitates post-traumatic growth (PTG), to activate certain virtues, possibilities, and leadership values that no other type of self-growth can trigger. Background song Hurricane is used with permission from the band Dark Horse Flyer. Follow us on the MeWe social media platform. We are on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. In the Clubhouse app look for and follow @LetRadioShow. If you enjoy the show, please tell a friend or two, or three about it. If you are able to leave an honest rating and, or, review it would be appreciated. Interested in being a guest, sponsorship or advertising opportunities send an email to the host and producer of the show jay@letradio.com. Be sure to check out our website.  See omny.fm/listener for privacy information.

Jeff Depatie is is a former JTF2 Combat Sniper and is currently the Chief Course Architect of The Special Forces Experience.As a former tier 1 special forces soldier, he has refocused his form of service to dedicate his life to exploring the problem of PTSD and how we can turn life's adversities into opportunities for new life and personal growth. Help us fight censorship! Get immediate access to exclusive and censorship free content by donation or free by becoming a member here

Here we go with episode 42!Tune in and meet Aaron Guyett.  Aaron joined the US Marine Corps in 1999 and deployed to Kuwait and Iraq while on active duty. After leaving active duty in 2003, Aaron took a turn down the dark path of nihilism that led to the end of his marriage and a bottoming out before reaching a turning point and changing his life.  He felt a call to dig into his faith and he began a journey of exploration, immersing himself into a wide variety of faiths and ideologies to find the truth.  What did he discover?  Tune and find out!  Aaron is now remarried with a young family and is a successful entrepreneur.  He's Chief of Physical Strategy and Leadership for the Special Forces Experience, host of the Leaders of Leaders podcast and creator of a Rites of Passage program for kids, among many other exciting projects that we discuss on the show.   Join us and meet this awesome, servant leader, husband, father, athlete and educator!Connect with Aaron here:Website: https://discipledinchrist.org/Website: https://leadersofleaders.org/Email: Aaron@leadersofleaders.orgPodcast: Leaders of LeadersThanks for listening! Eric Sardina Executive Life Coaching Feeling stuck, empty or out-of-sync at work, at home, or in your relationships? As a business and life coach, I help individuals work through these feelings towards authentic lives of meaning and purpose. I also work with organizations to help them optimize their teams and individual contributors. Interested in working with me or learning more? Connect with me below: Website: https://www.ericsardina.com - book a free call here to discuss and learn more. OR - Schedule a Free, 30-minute call on my calendar to discuss if a coaching relationship with me is a fit for you: https://calendly.com/ericsardina/8-session-authentically-you-discovery-call-website-linkInstagram: @Eric_sardina26.2 Facebook: Eric Sardina LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ericsardina/ For all Return to Authenticity episodes: https://www.ericsardina.com/podcast

Carina, @carina.trajectorycoach brings a deep background in personality and behavioural analysis and is qualified in a wide range of psychometric assessment tools. She holds extensive certifications in communication, body language, negotiation and interviewing techniques, leadership development and executive coaching. She has worked within organizations as an embedded specialist, as well as in private practice. She holds a Masters of Strategic Studies from The Centre for Military, Security and Strategic Studies. Supported by the Department of National Defence and Government of Canada while completing her graduate research, Carina contributed cutting-edge research and techniques in the realm of counter-terrorism and has shared these contributions internationally. She holds subject matter expertise in cyber operations, psychographic profiling, threat assessments, investigative techniques and intelligence analysis. She provides Critical Thinking and SOCMINT (Social media intelligence) training for a wide variety of public and private sector clients through Toddington International and private practice. Serving as Cadre and Head of Analysis with the Special Forces Experience, Carina translates this skill set to human optimisation and life elevation, in the context of post-traumatic growth. She specialises in working with high-performance individuals to build a solid foundation of self-awareness and map out growth trajectories at the tactical and strategic levels. This process of deep inner exploration lays the foundations upon which the pillars of potential can rise. She has worked with a wide variety of clients in behavioural and mindset optimisation from olympic athletes to new parents, to undercover operators.

Episode 40!!What a great conversation with Jessica Depatie.  Jessica grew up in Southern California, attended Cal State University, Long Beach and earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Journalism with an emphasis on public relations.  She pursued work in the field of marketing and had great success.  In 2016, after a series of jarring personal events, she found herself at a fork in the road.  Jessica chose a path less traveled and is now a shadow work educator, the host of the Shadow Work Library podcast, a Kambo provider and plant medicine apprentice, and the Co-Founder, Chief Marketing Officer and member of the cadre of the Special Forces Experience, a grueling 8-day Post Traumatic Growth experience where men test their mental and physical limits in a chaotic, raw, wilderness environment. Join in to hear how Jessica navigated her way to a life filled with adventure, mystery and service to others! Connect with Jessica here: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@jessicadepatieInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/jessicadepatie_/Podcast: The Shadow Work Library https://open.spotify.com/show/66w50h8t263F8T00Kysz2c?si=3ac248f1d24544e6Website: https://thespecialforcesexperience.com/Thanks for listening! Eric Sardina Executive Life Coaching Feeling stuck, empty or out-of-sync at work, at home, or in your relationships? As a business and life coach, I help individuals work through these feelings towards authentic lives of meaning and purpose. I also work with organizations to help them optimize their teams and individual contributors. Interested in working with me or learning more? Connect with me below: Website: https://www.ericsardina.com - book a free call here to discuss and learn more. OR - Schedule a Free, 30-minute call on my calendar to discuss if a coaching relationship with me is a fit for you: https://calendly.com/ericsardina/8-session-authentically-you-discovery-call-website-linkInstagram: @Eric_sardina26.2 Facebook: Eric Sardina LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ericsardina/ For all Return to Authenticity episodes: https://www.ericsardina.com/podcast

Welcome to a most refreshing conversation with a true Renaissance Warrior- Greg “PUP” Johnson. I became aware of Pup's current endeavours through a post I quote in the show- “ 7 deployments with the SAS, 3 years as a security contractor in Iraq at the height of the sectarian violence, 2 years in Thailand during a military coup was all so easy compared to now trying to help people thrive. Its so hard trying to educate closed organisational minds. So much talk of He tangata he tangata he tangata. So much ✔️ box support. Have run 5 Pakari programs for 2/1RNZIR with amazing outcomes and not a single thank you, not a single returned email. “

and link to it is here- https://www.instagram.com/p/CjgkPtmvmRT/

So in order to facilitate a very open conversation in order to help our younger generation and to train our soldiers differently, we linked up and here it is!!

After joining the army at 17 and a lengthy career in the NZSAS and Tier 1 Military Contracting in Iraq, Pup eventually returned to NZ and after a conversation with the world';s best multisport athlete, Nathan Fa'avae, started a new chapter of his life at Outward Bound. He is now a part of pakari.nz where he uses “Mother Nature” to teach, show and improve both toughness and resilience in both civilians and the soldiers in our New Zealand Military.

Pup has been a guest on Joe Hotai's Epic Aotearoa https://www.epichpodcast.co.nz/ show this year and I am humbled that he is now appearing on here.

Like many SF Veterans, Pup is using his Special Forces Experience and Training to help others, and of all of these I think the words “ACTA NON VERBA” sums up the necessity of what he teaches (ACTIONS NOT WORDS). 
So many organisations these days- including the New Zealand Military simply pay Lip Service to “Mental Health” to “OHS” to “Self Care” and they lack the actions that are required to achieve an actual outcome. The outcome being a combat mindset, stress inoculation, toughness, resilience and performance.

 Our current society does not teach these to the degree that we learned, that our grandparents knew, and it's not the current generation that is to blame, but Pup has taken up the mantle of RECOGNISING A PROBLEM, AND CREATING A SOLUTION.

A very open conversation with a Special Forces combat veteran, it was an honour to have Pup speak on the show and I am sure you will love listening to him as much as I did. I will leave you with Pup's quote- “Nature heals, and Nature Doesn't lie.”

After this I encourage you to get outside the front door , your car and just take a 2 min walk in our gorgeous world and heal. 
You can find Gregg at www.pakar.nz and on Insta at https://www.instagram.com/gregspartan/

 I am Damian Porter , Former Special Forces Operator, High Performance Living Coach from www.eatwellmovewell.netand you can listen to my STRAIGHT TALK MIND AND MUSCLE PODCAST sponsored by www.realketonesaustralia.comthe best and most effective ketone supplement on the market to reduce anxiety, enhance brain performance and supply twice as much energy as glucose. links for my former shows are here- spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1rlAGRXCwLIJfQCQ5B3PYB?si=UmgsMBFkRfelCAm1E4Pd3QItunes - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/straight-talk-mind-and-muscle-podcast/id1315986446?mt=2 YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLpt-Zy1jciVn7cWB0B-y5WATyzrzfwucZ Google - https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cDovL2ZlZWRzLmxpYnN5bi5jb20vMTA5NDc4L3JzczI?ep=14 Amazon https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/5bce2d31-a171-4e83-bada-d1384c877e76  

The Protectors Podcast ™ Presents Jeff Depatie. Jeff joined the show to talk about Post Traumatic Growth, cannabis, treating stress, and a ton more. Jeff is a retired Canadian JTF2 Sniper and also developed by the Special Forces Experience. About: The Special Forces Experience (SFE), founded by Former JTF2 Assaulter Jeff Depatie, is a community made of a collective of individuals rooted in the belief that challenge and adversity can be a springboard for growth in all aspects of life. While there will always be strong individual voices, we believe that none of us is as strong as all of us.Support the showMake sure to check out Jason on IG @drjasonpiccoloJason's book, UNWAVERING is out now!

When we take a second to contemplate upon the idea of psychedelic & plant medicines, one thing that can be objectively said regarding them is that in one way or another, they will allow us to explore the edges of the human experience when we go into our experiences with them. For some of us, such as todays guest on the show, exploring these edges can give us great solace in life in the understanding that it is in riding the edges of our human experience that  we can not only grow, but that we can push the boundaries of who we think we are & in doing so, dare to question everything we think we know about ourselves in place of what source has in store to show us about ourselves. Sharing his time, wisdom & experience with us today on the show is a gentleman who, like I mentioned previously, has made it his mission in life to ride these edges & help others do the same in a fashion that can allow them to cultivate a deeper sense of who they are in the world than they ever thought previously was possible. He is a retired Joint Task Force Sniper, is the producer behind the wildly amazing documentary “Post Traumatic Growth”, which is a deep dive into the mysteries behind trauma & viewing adversity as an art form that can actually help bring us closer together, rather than tear us apart, like the mainstream narrative surrounding this subject would like us to believe. In addition, he is also the Chief Course Architect behind the “Special Forces Experience” project, which builds upon the information laid out in the “Post Traumatic Growth” documentary by allowing people to have a first hand, direct experience of intentional post traumatic growth stemming from riding the edges of the human experience & in todays episode, we will be diving into his experiences with psychedelic medicines, the through line he has found between the edges these medicines allow us to ride & the ability to have a similar experience through his work in the Special Forces Experience project he leads people through & much, much more. Show Notes:(3:41) How Jeff got interested in Psychedelics. (11:00) The feeling of rebellion that comes from being lied to about psychedelics, left vs right brain and the beauty of not knowing. (30:00) Check out FreedomBuilderz.com! (32:15) Surviving vs thriving and the hero's journey. (46:30) Allowing yourself to experience more in life. (1:02:00) Cannabis being a great healer and optimizer and not getting addicted to your comfort patterns. (1:20:00) Understanding no one is perfect, dealing with trauma is just apart of the experience of life and finding the best version of yourself. (1:35:30) Where listeners can find Jeff. (1:37:05) Jeff's final piece of advice for listeners!https://www.highlyoptimized.me This episode was produced by Mazel Tov Media in Quincy, Massachusetts.

(Human Potential Series)The Special Forces Experience (SFE), co-founded by Former JTF2 Assaulter Jeff Depatie  &  Jessica Depatie: Shadow Work Library  , is a community made of a collective of individuals rooted in the belief that challenge and adversity can be a springboard for growth in all aspects of life. While there will always be strong individual voices, we believe that none of us is as strong as all of us.Producers of “Post-Traumatic Growth” Documentary | https://www.posttraumaticgrowth.film/https://thespecialforcesexperience.com/https://www.instagram.com/jeffdepatie_/https://www.instagram.com/jessicadepatie_/#BenStewart #JeffDepatie #JessicaDepatie #SpecialForcesExperience #GrowthBen Stewart Podcast strives to offer awareness and solutions to a rapidly evolving world, while building community… Produced live, Thursdays at 5:00 PM EST. Producer: IG @Gordon_CummingsNow Multicast Streaming Live on Twitch! (Twitch Channel: https://www.twitch.tv/benjosephstewart)Join Our Kickass Discord Community!  https://discord.gg/7QadgxEK4zAccess Exclusive Content!https://www.benjosephstewart.com/plans-pricingCheck Out Latest Documentaries -   “Awake In The Darkness” - https://www.aubreymarcus.com/"DMT QUEST" - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=My95s6ZryPgVisit https://www.BenJosephStewart.com/ to get more involved.Gaia Shows "Psychedelica" & "Limitless" with Free Trial.  https://www.gaia.com/invite/join?rfd=AGvFiE&utm_source=iafLike & Follow, Much Love -Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BenJosephStewartMinds: https://www.minds.com/BenJosephStewart/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/BenJosephStewart/Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-1044023Twitter: https://twitter.com/BenJosephStewBitChute: https://www.bitchute.com/channel/aanpGqOQt8ZX/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@benstewartofficialOdysse: https://odysee.com/@BenStewart:6Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/benjosephstewart

Timestamps: Listen in to learn more about:[6:39] Dr. Dee explains her background[16:55] Coming out of the "foot-on-the-gas" state[23:14] Being okay with just being in the process[29:22] Dr. Dee's thoughts on choosing to do hard things[35:30] Managing the parasympathetic and sympathetic responses[51:00] The concept of expansion and contraction in the body[57:55] Learning to trust and surrender in the process[1:02:57] Dr. Dee's transformative Costa Rica experience[1:15:46] Where to find Dr. DeeConnect with Dr. DeeWebsite: https://www.drdaniellemcginnis.com/Instagram: @drdaniellemcginnisAbout  Dr. Dee in her own wordsI help individuals tune into the psyche's unspoken voice in order to help them navigate difficult transitions and integrate past experiences of trauma in order to provoke the soul's movement.​I'm an archetypal embodiment practitioner.I have my Master's degree in Depth Psychology with an emphasis in Jungian and Archetypal studies and I am currently continuing my masters education into my third year as a PhD student at Pacifica Graduate Institute.I am also an advanced level Somatic Experiencing Practitioner student, Doctor of Physical Therapy, and host of The Embodied Podcast.I'm a light hearted introvert who loves to explore the mysteries of the unconscious psyche.I am here in the cosmic soup with you and I have dedicated my life to the exploration and construction of the bridges between science and the sacred, the inner and outer, and the mind and body.Flex Diet Podcast SponsorThis podcast is brought to you by heartratevariability.net.  I've opened my course on heart rate variability for a limited time only. It's open now through September 30th, this Friday, 2022 at midnight. Register if you're looking for a way to measure your stress, to determine lifestyle factors, and to find how you can train and still recover.If you're outside the enrollment window, you can still go to heartratevariability.net for more information and to sign up for the waitlist.For more on this topic:Flex Diet Podcast Episode 111: My Plant Medicine Experience with Ayahuasca and Kambo in Costa RicaFlex Diet Podcast Episode 154: Managing High Stress Situations and Growing from Trauma with Kristina HoyerFlex Diet Podcast Episode S2_47: Tools to Down-Regulate in Response to Stress, an Interview with Rick AlexanderThe Special Forces Experience 

Jessica Depatie is a shadow work educator specializing in the methods of Gene Keys and astrology.She explores the synthesis of mystical and practical to help us gain well-rounded wisdom, expanded perspectives, and increased connectivity to our intuition. This helps guide us to deeper understandings of ourselves and our true potential.She's also the CMO of the Special Forces Experience which takes men through a modern rite of passage.She believes that we all have the capacity to find our higher purpose and that by accepting, allowing, and embracing our shadows, we find the gifts lying latent within them just waiting to be let out into the world.You can learn more about what she does by listening to her podcast Shadow Work Library or join her community at transformationcollective.org InstagramSpecial Forces Experience Sponsors:Links:Retreat - Reignite in the Red RocksInstagramFaceBookYouTubeOrder JuicePlus+Spark - The Holistic Wellness CompanyEmail me : Sarah@sparkflc.comSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/ignite-the-spark-within. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's podcast, Rad features Jeff Depatie, a former sniper/assaulter with Joint Task Force 2, the tier 1 solution of the Canadian Armed Forces comparable to SEAL Team 6 and Delta Force. JTF2 famously holds the record for the longest confirmed kill at 3,540 meters.   Jeff is the founder of The Special Forces Experience (SFE), a collective committed to building communities that facilitate post-traumatic growth (PTG). He shares how they induce stress to jumpstart growth and the physiological and psychological foundations of their therapy that ultimately heal veterans.    Rad and Jeff dig into the psychedelic renaissance happening today and the need to set guidelines on plant-based therapy. Their own experiences with the healing properties of cannabis help inform the kind of groundbreaking work that Jeff and his community are doing.   Find out more on The Special Forces Experience in the links below:   Website: https://thespecialforcesexperience.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/specialforcesexperience/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Timestamps: Listen in to learn more about:[4:30] Akshay's recent Iceland expedition[6:50] How he keeps his mind from going in a downward spiral when things get hard[14:51] The duality of fear and nirvana[19:26] How Akshay spent 10 days in utter darkness[29:39] Learning to accept the unkowns[34:10] Akshay's thoughts on psychedlics to guide enlightenment[41:00] Developing a positive relationship with suffering[43:45] Progress and the development of new problems[45:59} Ways to suffer better[54:54] Praising effort not the result[1:00:27] The work lies in the day-to-day[1:03:06] Akshay's next adventure in AntarticaConnect with AkshayWebsite: FearvanaInstagram: @fearvanaAkshay's book: "Fearvana: The Revolutionary Science of How to Turn Fear Into Health, Wealth and Happiness."About  Akshay from Fearvana.com:After moving to Austin, Texas from Bombay, Bangalore and Singapore, I overcame a lifestyle of drug addiction that killed two of my friends in high school. When I then decided to join the United States Marine Corps, two doctors told me that boot camp would kill me, thanks to a blood disorder I was born with. But I wasn't about to let that stop me. Not only did I complete boot camp (with a twisted ankle, no less), but I was chosen as the honor graduate in Infantry school and went on to spend 7 months in Iraq where my job was to walk in front of our vehicle convoys to find explosives before they could destroy our vehicles.That was just the beginning of my understanding of the positive power of fear and struggle. In 2012, I left a comfortable corporate job to drag a 190-pound sled 350-miles across the world's second largest polar ice cap for a month. I've swam through underwater caves, almost been killed by a falling boulder while glacier caving, experienced severe altitude sickness while climbing in the Himalayas, and suffered through heat exhaustion while running across countries. But my greatest struggle came many years after the war. I was diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and consequently struggled with depression and alcohol addiction that drove me to the brink of suicide. I then spent years studying neuroscience, psychology and spirituality to not only heal my own brain, but figure out what does it take to live a happy, succesful and meaningful life.That is when I rejected the label of PTSD assigned to me and created a new one – Fearvana. I define Fearvana as the bliss that results from engaging our fears to pursue our own worthy struggle. I then wrote a book about the concept called “Fearvana: The Revolutionary Science of How to Turn Fear Into Health, Wealth and Happiness.”Flex Diet Podcast SponsorThis podcast is brought to you by the Physiologic Flexibility Certification course. In the course, I talk about the body's homeostatic regulators and how you can train them. The benefit is enhanced recovery and greater robustness. We cover breathing techniques, CWI, sauna, HIIT, diet, and more. Enrollment opens Monday, September 5 and closes at midnight Monday, September 12.For more on this topic:Human Outliers Podcast: Keto & 2700 km Through Antarctica - Akshay Nanavati & Dr. Mike Nelson - Episode 282Aubrey Marcus Podcast: Akshay Nanavati On The Advantage of Fear | AMP #234Special Forces Experience: Pilgrimage in Costa Rica (plant medicine and more)Flex Diet Podcast Episode 111:  My Plan Medicine Experience with Ayahuasca and Kambo in Costa Rica 

Welcome to Return to Authenticity, Episode 24!  In this episode, you will meet Jeff Depatie.Jeff shares his story of growing up in Northern Ontario Canada as a high energy, explorative young teen who enjoyed exploring the wilderness and pushing boundaries of all kinds.  After searching for his path and trying University for a couple of years, Jeff joined the Canadian military.  He elevated to Canada's special operations community, serving as a sniper in the JTF2, Canada's equivalent to US special operations Delta Force or SEAL Team 6, the pointiest end of the Canadian military special operations spear.  He deployed 12 times in his  13 year military career before retiring as a Master Corporal. Post-military, Jeff founded The Special Forces Experience, a grueling 8-day Post Traumatic Growth experience where men test their mental and physical limits in a chaotic, raw, wilderness environment.  He is also the producer of an upcoming documentary film called "Post-Traumatic Growth", a documentary exploring the emergence and possibility of Post-Traumatic Growth. In this episode, Jeff shares his thoughts on pushing boundaries, finding purpose, and the idea of using challenge, stress and trauma as a mechanism for growth.  Enjoy!  Eric Sardina Executive Life CoachingFeeling stuck, empty or out-of-sync at work, at home, or in your relationships?  As a business and life coach, I help individuals work through these feelings towards authentic lives of meaning and purpose.  I also work with organizations to help them optimize their teams and individual contributors.Interested in working with me or learning more?  Connect with me below: Website: https://www.ericsardina.com  - book a free call here to discuss and learn more. OR - Schedule a Free, 30-minute call on my calendar to discuss if a coaching relationship with me is a fit for you: https://calendly.com/ericsardina/8-session-authentically-you-discovery-call-website-link Instagram: @Eric_sardina26.2 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ericsardina/ Connect with Jeff here:Instagram: @jeffdepatie_Instagram: @specialforcesexperienceWebsite: https://thespecialforcesexperience.comWebsite: https://www.posttraumaticgrowth.film----------------------------Sponsors: Legacy Journal - Capture The Moments That Matter.  The digital journal app to pass on love and wisdom to your kids. Text, audio, video, and pictures of the moments in your family's life that you will treasure forever.  Get one free month of premium service when you use our affiliated link below:https://legacyjournal.app/rta/

This week on Iron Radio: Mike, Jerell, and Phil talk about Phil shutting down his facility to the public, stepping away from having an open facility, and going back to mainly distance coaching. Then we delve into the course that Mike took part in, giving us some insight into "The Special Forces Experience", and then we talk about brief periods of extreme stressors and whether they are beneficial.

Jessica Depatie is a shadow worker who came on the show to discuss how you can become friends with your dark-sides and integrate them into your life in healthy and creative ways. Mental health conversations, with a twist. Jessica is the host of “Shadow Work Library Podcast” the other half to Jeff Depatie, ep #74. Jessica is also the CMO of the Special Forces Experience. @jessicadepatie_ @specialforcesexperience - - - - - - - - - - - - SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS Good F*cking Design Advice - 10% off with code UNITY - www.gfda.co Combat Flip Flops - 25% off with code UNITY - https://combatflipflops.com Brass & Unity - 20% off with code UNITY - http://brassandunity.com Daisy May Hats Co - 15% off with code BRASS - https://daisymayhats.com - - - - - - - - - - - - - SHOP B&U Jewelry & Eyewear: https://brassandunity.com - - - - - - - - - - - - - Follow #brassandunity - - - - - - - - - - - - - CHARITY Honour House - https://www.honourhouse.ca Vet Solutions - https://vetsolutions.org Heroic Hearts - https://www.heroicheartsproject.org Warrior Angels Foundation - https://warriorangelsfoundation.org All Secure Foundation - http://allsecurefoundation.org Four Seasons Fighters - https://www.fourseasonfighters.org Defenders of Freedom - http://defendersoffreedom.us The Boot Campaign - https://bootcampaign.org

In today's episode I further discuss taking a critical look into our past. Critical inquiry into anything does not imply judgement of that process or those involved in that process. I circle around this topic and more involving reimagining inner child work. To check out the work at the Special Forces Experience, head here: https://thespecialforcesexperience.com/ To learn more or donate to the production of the documentary on post traumatic growth, head here: https://www.posttraumaticgrowth.film/ To join my free community, head to https://dr-danielle-mcginnis.mn.co/share/ To follow me on social media, head to @drdaniellemcginnis To find my website, head to www.drdaniellemcginnis.com Be sure to rate, review, and share the show with those who you feel like would enjoy the show! Thanks for listening!

Welcome to Iron RadioPost-traumatic growthMy experience with the SFE How can the experience translate to tough workouts?How do you determine the length of time for a project like this?Training for mental competenceWhat does further growth look like?Knowing your limitsHow fast you can recoverToday's episode is sponsored by the Iron Radio Podcast. I am one of three hosts on the podcast recorded each week. The podcast is also brought to you by the Special Forces Experience. Check out their courses and find out more about "The Process." You can also find the Special Forces Experience on Instagram.Referenced podcast:Flex Diet Podcast Episode 111: My Plant Medicine Experience w Ayahuasca and Kambo in Costa Rica 

Mike is back from a special forces experience camp. We talk about extreme tests, when and how to use them.

Today's guest is Jennifer McMaster.   Jenn has made several major pivots in life, one significant move being from a role in corporate and public health to a role as an entrepreneur and Life Architect.  She uses her skills as a certified Enlifted language coach to assist her clients in uncovering and shaping their reality and accomplishing their dreams through the power of their own words, language and story.Jenn is also a member of the cadre for the Special Forces Experience, as Chief of Health and Wellness, in the SFE's grueling 8-day Post Traumatic Growth experience where men test their mental and physical limits in a gritty, raw, wilderness environment. Jenn resides in a beautiful village in Northern Ontario, Canada, where she is able to hike, ski and be in nature daily with her two little humans as part of her own lifestyle design. Enjoy!Connect with Jenn:Instagram: @jennifermcmaster_Website: https://1428transformations.com Special Forces Experience: https://thespecialforcesexperience.com/about-us/#staff

Rick Alexander was in the Navy for 12 years, serving in special operations the entire time as a special operations combat medic and BUD/S instructor.  He'd reached the goals he'd set for himself to be among a small group Navy's most elite special operators.  Still, the voice inside him was nudging him that there was more.  He was hearing a call to new adventures outside the Navy - something that would require a bold leap into the unknown.  Hear Rick's story of making that leap, where he is now an author, speaker, personal development coach, and PhD candidate studying the intersection of mythology, psychology, and spirituality in the human quest to find meaning.Rick is also an avid endurance athlete having run over 200 miles in body armor in one punishing event, among many other ultra-marathon suffer-fests he's completed.  And he still reserves the right to drop punishment on you as the Chief Growth Operator for The Special Forces Experience (thespecialforcesexperience.com), a multi-day, post-traumatic growth experience for men that takes place in Northern Ontario, Canada and the Pacific NW, USA. Rick hosts a podcast called A Thousand Names for God that can be found on Spotify, iTunes and more. His books "Burn Your Couch" and "Ambitious Heroes and Heartache", his lecture series and other content can be found on his website: https://rickalexander.com.Enjoy!

Joining the show this week is someone who was apart of the “Jewel in the Crown” for Canada. Jeff Depatie is a former JTF2 Sniper/Assaulter. After leaving the JTF2 Jeff created the Special Forces Experience, which is 8 days. 30 men and 1 process. Jeff also produced a documentary called “Post Traumatic Growth” Go and join Serial 04 of "The Process" and let them know you heard about it on the show! https://thespecialforcesexperience.com/theprocess/ @jeffdepatie_ www.youtube.com/channel/UCtgsbtmNtI_pJL6heXRaaYg Watch on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3opNURn - - - - - - - - - - - - - SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS Good F*cking Design Advice - 10% off with code UNITY - www.gfda.co Combat Flip Flops - 25% off with code UNITY - https://combatflipflops.com Brass & Unity - 20% off with code UNITY - http://brassandunity.com Daisy May Hats Co - 15% off with code BRASS - https://daisymayhats.com - - - - - - - - - - - - - SHOP B&U Jewelry & Eyewear: https://brassandunity.com - - - - - - - - - - - - - Follow #brassandunity - - - - - - - - - - - - - CHARITY Honour House - https://www.honourhouse.ca Vet Solutions - https://vetsolutions.org Heroic Hearts - https://www.heroicheartsproject.org Warrior Angels Foundation - https://warriorangelsfoundation.org All Secure Foundation - http://allsecurefoundation.org

Today we're chatting with Michael Bulloch to discuss the wisdom of adversity and intentionally adding mind-body-soul challenges into your life as a method of awakening, self-discovery, and being of greater service to our communities. Music by: Tom Day “Who We Want to Be” https://open.spotify.com/track/7eBqNSGi5jOBQZDiecXJas?si=35dd33e3edcf48d2 Resources mentioned: - Man of Mastery Podcast: https://manofmastery.com/ - Follow Michael on IG: https://www.instagram.com/themanofmastery/ - Follow Michael's badass son: https://www.instagram.com/bulloch_spartan_adventures/ - Serial 02 video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TohrY93A_tw - Special Forces Experience: www.thespecialforcesexperience.com - Atomic habits book: https://amzn.to/3zFGbCT - Spartan Race: https://www.spartan.com/ - Post-Traumatic Growth Documentary: Coming Soon… Podcasting equipment/software I use: - Recording Software (with a guest): https://zencastr.com/ - Recording Software (solo): Adobe Audition - Mic: Shure SMB7 https://amzn.to/3AHO38e - Mic Activator: Cloudlifter https://amzn.to/39Avd77 - Audio Interface + USB: Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 (3rd Gen) https://amzn.to/3CJbWgf - Laptop: MacBook Pro - Cables: XLR Male to Female x2 - Boom arm: YOUSHARES https://amzn.to/3kFn0F7

SHOW NOTES Jennifer McMaster is a lover of life and passionate about supporting people as they create their way of being in the world. She is a mum of two little humans and an independent Lifestyle Architect providing her clients with custom coaching support. She is the Chief of Health & Well Being for the Special Forces Experience for men & Co-Creator and facilitator of Grace & Grit, an online retreat for women. She believes that by becoming more of ourselves, we become even better people, parents and improve the world around us. In this episode, we discuss how compassion (grace) can help us navigate through life, radical responsibility, and being the architect of your life.CONNECT WITH JENNIFER

Jeff Depatie is a retired Canadian Tier 1 One Operator who worked as an Assaulter/Sniper in one of the world's most elite units, Joint Task Force 2 (JTF2.) Jeff takes us through his childhood where he overcame many adversities, to what it took to become part of one of the most secretive world class counter-terrorist units, to what he is doing now with his business - The Special Forces Experience. Contact info for Jeff:Instagram - @jeffdepatie_  and @specialforcesexperienceWebsite - thespecialforcesexperience.comMission Driven Made info:Ask Me Anything (have your question get answered on a future podcast episode)missiondrivenmade.com/contact/Website - https://missiondrivenmade.comMDM Apparel - https://missiondrivenmade.com/store/Instagram - @missiondrivenmadeYouTube - Mission Driven MadeFacebook - @missiondrivenmadeSupport the show (https://buymeacoffee.com/JacobStraub)

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Jeff Depatie served with Joint Task Force 2 as a sniper/assaulter. JTF2 is known as Canada's “Jewel in the Crown” of special operations and they hold the current record for the longest confirmed kill at an amazing 3,540 meters. Jeff has spent years of his life in deserts, jungles, extreme cold, and other hardly inhabitable geographies. He has been a student and a seeker of adventure and human possibility. After leaving the military, Jeff created a company called The Special Forces Experience, which is a highly tailored process designed for men who have achieved their own version of excellence but want to know how far they can really push their limits. Ten Thousand HelloFresh Better Help Acre Gold

Rick Alexander is an author, speaker, and serves as the Chief Growth Operator for The Special Forces Experience. He spent 12 years in the United States Navy as a Special Operations Combat Medic and has completed multiple ultra-endurance events, including a 240 mile run in body armor to raise money for the children of fallen heroes. As such, his work draws on this depth of experience in order to help people craft meaningful lives while in the heat of adversity. His current work is focused on the intersection of spirituality and psychology. You can hear his ideas on the podcast Morning Coffee with Rick Alexander, which airs Monday through Friday, or by checking out his latest book, Ambitious Heroes and Heartache (available in all formats). Follow him on Instagram here and check out his website, here. Read his two books, Burn Your Couch: A Manifesto for the Average here and Ambitious Heroes And Heartache: A book about what it means to be human here. Check out the Special Forces Experience, here. _______________________________________ To check out CURED nutrition and their various wonderful CBD products, click here: https://bit.ly/3hVQivi. Use the code LOVEBOMBS at checkout, and you will save an extra 10% and get FREE shipping. I use it every day and cannot recommend it more highly. They're fantastic (especially the ZEN pills)! Seriously. SO GOOD. _______________________________________ Follow me on Instagram @LongDistanceLoveBombs: https://www.instagram.com/longdistancelovebombs Looking for a heartfelt gift? Visit my print shop here: https://www.longdistancelovebombs.com/theshop Sign up for my weekly newsletter! Each week, I share a personal story and my favorite books, tunes, articles, and ideas. Click here: http://eepurl.com/T0l91. It's easy and takes five seconds. Check out a list of 120 of my favorite books here, including many my guests have written and recommend reading: https://www.amazon.com/shop/longdistancelovebombs Here is all of my favorite stuff on the planet: https://www.longdistancelovebombs.com/favorites --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/longdistancelovebombs/message

Each human being goes through different stages throughout their life, but only one will mark the rest of your life. Two extraordinary people (me and today's guest, Rick Alexander) decided to join our podcast to create this incredible episode. We will talk about the role of myth in manhood, feminine shaming, the growth as the new problem for humanity, and how to achieve a more profound life for men in order access to their truth. Rick Alexander has a past in the special forces. Now, his past is only a memory in his new life stage where spirituality and psychology have literally become his morning coffee since he is the host of the "Morning Coffee with Rick Alexander," a podcast where he shares his ideas on different topics related to personal and spiritual growth. This episode is so incredible that I will only say: Enjoy it! ABOUT RICK ALEXANDER Rick Alexander is an author, speaker, and serves as the Chief Growth Operator for The Special Forces Experience. Rick spent 12 years in the United States Navy as a Special Operations Combat Medic and has completed multiple ultra-endurance events including a 240 mile run in body armor, to raise money for the children of fallen heroes. As such his work draws on this depth of experience in order to help people craft meaningful lives while in the heat of adversity. CONNECT WITH RICK Website: https://rickalexander.com/ Instagram: @rickalexander_ WHAT YOU WILL HEAR: [2:06] Meet Rick and Traver. [4:12] Rick's background in the special forces. [6:21] Traver's background: Why following his heart has been his life changer. [9:51] The personality that we all hide under the masks. [12:19] The collective consciousness. [14:14] The evolution of consciousness. [24:41] Why sitting and allowance of the pinprick is so hard for men. [26:51] The power to transmit. [30:58] Why is the myth so important for the male animal. [34:38] ​Why did we lose the myth in the west. [41:34] The busiest stages for most people. [46:52] How to achieve comfort in the unknown. [50:52] Why distractions and substances are the natural states of our mind. [1:12:50] Where to find Rick. If you look at the civilized world and think, “no thank you,” then you should subscribe to our podcast so you don't miss a single episode! Also, join the uncivilized community, and connect with me on my website, Facebook, or Instagram so you can join in on our live recordings, ask questions to guests, and more.

Jeff Depatie is the first ever Canadian servicemember we've had on the podcast. The man was born to be a warrior, spending his career in the Canadian Armed Forces as a sniper/assaulter in JTF 2 - an extremely high-readiness and precise, tier one special operations forces unit. JTF 2's mission is to protect Canadian national interests and combat terrorism and threats to Canadians at home and abroad. Following his time in the military, Jeff co-founded The Special Forces Experience - a program that immerses participants in adverse environments with the intent to catalyze post-traumatic growth and improve human optimization. Hear Jeff's story of combat and survival on this latest episode of HAZARD GROUND! www.thespecialforcesexperience.com Support the podcast by supporting our sponsors at www.hazardground.com/sponsors! Shop Amazon! As an Amazon Associate We Earn From Qualifying Purchases...You Know The Deal! (Paid Link) Help grow the show! Spread the word, tell a friend!! Subscribe, rate, and review on Apple Podcasts! Episode Intro Music: "Prelude" by "Silence & Light" (www.silenceandlightmusic.com)

Meet Rick Alexander, an author, speaker, and serves as the Chief Growth Operator for The Special Forces Experience. Rick spent 12 years in the United States Navy as a Special Operations Combat Medic and now helps people craft meaningful lives while in the heat of adversity. In this episode of the Omar Pinto Coaching Podcast, Rick opens up about how he overcame adversity and created a meaningful life. He describes how he let go of who he was told to be and instead focused on who he wanted to become. Listen in to learn how to become aware of your toxicity through shadow work and taking the opportunity to change for the better. You will also learn how to observe moments of truth in your everyday life to help transform your life. “Transformation is a really long process of learning to trust the voice that's deepest within you.”– Rick [7:06] What You Will Discover: [2:19] Rick describes the moments he fell in love with adventure and joining the military. [6:55] The self-realization journey that he took to start living a life aligned with his own value system. [8:47] How Rick transitioned from a career in the military to a writer. [23:03] How coaching made him discover his self-destructive patterns and understand them. [27:16] How to cut ties with who you were and establishing boundaries on who you are away from your family. [30:37] How he let go of unimportant things and make way for new energy and life. [34:05] How shadow works helps you be aware of your toxicity and allows you to change. [39:08] The process of repatterning by allowing yourself to hurt and let go. [42:16] The impact of listening to moments of truth to help transform your life. [51:30] The power of listening to your internal constitution before you make a move. About Rick Alexander: Rick spent 12 years in the United States Navy as a Special Operations Combat Medic and has completed multiple ultra-endurance events including a 240 mile run in body armor, to raise money for the children of fallen heroes. As such his work draws on this depth of experience in order to help people craft meaningful lives while in the heat of adversity. You can hear his ideas on his podcast, Morning Coffee with Rick Alexander, or by reading his latest book, Ambitious Heroes and Heartache. For the show notes and links for this episode go to omarpinto.com/015. ***  Get 1-on-1 Life Coaching with Omar Pinto! For more information and a FREE consultation go to omarpinto.com/coaching. ***  Explore the Alcohol-Free Lifestyle and Feel Better Now! Join the SHAIR Recovery Community and live alcohol-free - theshairpodcast.com/join-the-src.

Rick has an ability to word thoughts and questions in a way that will make you look deep into your own mind, get clear on what you value and get the right mindset to achieve it. No one can achieve their full potential if they focus on the wrong values and without the right perspective and mindset to get there. Rick Alexander is an author, speaker, and serves as the Chief Growth Operator for The Special Forces Experience. Rick spent 12 years in the United States Navy as a Special Operations Combat Medic and has completed multiple ultra-endurance events including a 240 mile run in body armor, to raise money for the children of fallen heroes. As such his work draws on this depth of experience in order to help people craft meaningful lives while in the heat of adversity. His current work is focused on the intersection of spirituality and psychology. You can hear his ideas on the podcast, Morning Coffee with Rick Alexander which airs Monday through Friday or by checking out his latest book, Ambitious Heroes and Heartache (available in all formats). If you are interested in having Rick speak to your organization or club please send an email to rick@rickalexander.com. His two current lectures are centered around Cultivating a Meaningful Life and Managing one's own Psychological Wellness and Mental Health during times of Adversity IG: @rickalexander_ www.rickalexander.com

Jeff Depatie is a retired Canadian Special Operations Forces JTF2 sniper and assaulter. For those who aren't familiar, JTF2 is Canada's Tier 1 military force. Jeff deployed multiple times, both as an infantryman in the regular Canadian forces and again as a member of the elite JTF2. After leaving the military, Jeff created a company called The Special Forces Experience, which is a highly tailored process designed for men who have achieved their own version of excellence but want to know how far they can really push their limits. Jeff shared that this is such a demanding course that one of the recent courses didn't successfully graduate any of the candidates! In this episode, we dive into some of Jeff's combat experiences and also spend time hearing Jeff draw on his lessons learned from the Tier 1 military community and all the research that's gone into creating the Special Forces Experience surrounding human performance. The Special Forces Experience Instagram @jeffdepatie_ and @specialforcesexperience Show Notes 0:00 - Intro kick-off story. 0:20 - Jeff Depatie bio and introduction. 1:31 - Welcome to the show. 4:34 - Family military background included a Scotsman from WWII fighting from North Africa through Europe. 11:11 - JTF2 (Joint Task Force 2) description which is the Canadian military Tier 1 element (https://tinyurl.com/ac48x7c5). 14:27 - Description of Canadian military basic and advanced training (like US Basic and AIT). 18:48 - True cold weather training for the Canadian military. 27:51 - Using visualization techniques to improve your capabilities. 36:42 - Combat mission #1 - Jeff's first combat experience moving from Kandahar. 49:38 - Combat mission #2 - Jeff describes a more difficult combat experience. 56:02 - Canadian Special Operations organization and units. 1:06:15 - Ailments and injuries from years in the Tier 1 community. 1:10:04 - What Jeff carried for good luck in combat. 1:11:13 - Would you do it all again? 1:13:58 - Jeff describes the Special Forces Experience (thespecialforcesexperience.com) and his life after transitioning out of the military.

What have Jeff Depatie and his team created in The Special Forces Experience? His wife and co-founder Jessica originally called it a ”man camp,” but it has a depth that separates it from anything you might picture. In this conversation with Jeff, The Spaniard refers to it as "the least 'retreat' retreat ever." It's more a confront than a retreat. It's a supremely-demanding journey through The Process, a life-changing program involving months of physical, mental and spiritual preparation leading to a grueling 8-day wilderness gauntlet and then more evaluation and reflection. Jeff Depatie is a veteran of Canadian special forces, a careful and persistent planner, and a man of vision.   For more w/ The Spaniard: Subscribe to The Spaniard Show's email list: https://charliespaniard.com/email Support The Spaniard Show - https://patreon.com/charliespaniard Website/Bookings/Reading List: https://charliespaniard.com Book: https://amzn.to/2QPcf1P Facebook: https://facebook.com/charliespaniard Twitter: https://twitter.com/charliespaniard Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/charliespaniard Youtube: https://youtube.com/user/charliespaniard Subscribe to The Spaniard Show: iTunes - https://apple.co/2kxob7j Google Play - https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Irpy2px7edqbwiwpil2ab2jq4me Stitcher - https://bit.ly/2qUBRPb