Operator Syndrome

Limited podcast series. Candid discussions about mental, physical, and spiritual stressors. Featuring Steve (former Navy SEAL, professor, and chaplain) and Patrick (former Army Ranger, management consultant, and technologist).

The Guys Say Goodbye! | Operator Syndrome | Ep. 100

The description always said "limited podcast series," and Steve (former Navy SEAL) and Patrick (former Army Ranger) finally bring it home. They explain the thinking behind pausing at episode 100 and talk about what's next for them. Thanks for listening! #history #podcast #veteran #navyseals #armyrangers #mentalhealth #lastepisode

01-12
28:18

Arctic Expert Launches Wilderness Therapy Retreats | Operator Syndrome | Ep. 99

Steve talks to fellow Navy SEAL Steven Brown, founder & director of Camp Brown Bear. Camp Brown Bear (located in Frankfort, Kentucky) is tackling veteran suicide directly by by immersing Veterans into the wilderness, giving a sense of purpose while participating in projects, building camaraderie, and introducing the participants to holistic modalities (i.e. Equine Therapy, Restorative Yoga, Meditation, Acupuncture, Tai Chi, Music Therapy, Art Therapy and Guided Journaling). #podcast #nonprofit #veteran #navyseals #mentalhealth

01-05
40:31

Steve writes about Rickson Gracie | Operator Syndrome | Ep. 98

Patrick and Steve discuss the premise of Steve's latest book-in-progress, where he'll relay stories and lessons learned from the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu legend Rickson Gracie. #history #podcast #veteran #navyseals #brazilianjiujitsu #ricksongracie

12-29
36:12

Jose leaves the Rangers | Operator Syndrome | Ep. 97

Jose describes how he left the sniper section, dealt with the loss of more teammates, and made the call to leave the Army. #history #podcast #veteran #armyrangers #mentalhealth

12-22
37:15

The guys talk about strange events | Operator Syndrome | Ep. 96

Steve (former Navy SEAL) and Patrick (former Army Ranger) talk about "creepy" things they've seen or experienced. #history #podcast #armyrangers #navyseals #veteran #mentalhealth

12-15
38:18

Jose is back behind a scope | Operator Syndrome | Ep. 95

Jose digs back into his time as a Ranger sniper, and discusses some of the differences between the different companies in a battalion. #history #podcast #veteran #armyrangers #mentalhealth

12-08
36:42

David deploys to Afghanistan | Operator Syndrome | Ep. 94

David ends this latest series by discussing his time deployed to Afghanistan as a member of the CIA's Global Response Staff. #history #podcast #marines #cia #veteran #mentalhealth

12-01
37:00

SEALs & Rangers in the movies | Operator Syndrome | Ep. 93

Steve (former Navy SEAL) and Patrick (former Army Ranger) get together to discuss how SEALs and Rangers have been portrayed in movies. #history #podcast #navyseals #armyrangers #veteran #mentalhealth

11-24
37:44

Ernie comes home | Operator Syndrome | Ep. 92

Ernie describes redeployment from a combat-heavy tour in Afghanistan and dealing with the military bureaucracy. He talks through his struggles transitioning to civilian life and what actions helped him. #history #podcast #navyseals #navy #corpsman #mentalhealth

11-17
40:09

David describes life in GRS | Operator Syndrome | Ep. 91

David goes into more detail about what GRS is tasked with doing and compares and contrasts the mindset difference between State and CIA. #history #podcast #veteran #marines #mentalhealth

11-10
36:50

Jose is starting to like this sniper thing | Operator Syndrome | Ep. 90

Jose goes into more detail about the training he received as a Ranger sniper. #history #podcast #veteran #rangers #armyrangers #sniper

11-03
36:04

Ernie deploys to Afghanistan | Operator Syndrome | Ep. 89

Ernie talks about settling into 3rd Battalion, 7th Marines and deploying to southern Afghanistan. #history #podcast #marines #navyseals #navy #corpsman #mentalhealth

10-27
01:00:46

David joins GRS | Operator Syndrome | Ep. 88

David wraps up his time at the State Department in Baghdad and joins the Global Response Staff at CIA. #history #podcast #veteran #marines #mentalhealth #cia

10-20
35:38

Jose moves to the sniper section | Operator Syndrome | Ep. 87

Jose talks about the frustrations that resulted in him moving to the sniper section. He discusses the culture difference and the training and deployment experiences as a new sniper. #history #podcast #veteran #rangers #armyrangers #sniper

10-13
36:41

Ernie trains to be a Navy Corpsman | Operator Syndrome | Ep. 86

Steve (former Navy SEAL) introduces Ernie, who served as a Navy Corpsman and served in Afghanistan. In this episode he talks about joining the Navy and the training he undertook to become a combat medic. #history #podcast #veteran #navyseals #marines #corpsman #afghanistan #mentalhealth

10-06
38:10

David joins WPS | Operator Syndrome | Ep. 85

David describes the rest of the Triple Canopy vetting process and talks about his first deployment to Baghdad, Iraq. #history #podcast #veteran #marines

09-29
36:06

The guys talk about survival equipment | Operator Syndrome | Ep. 84

Steve (former Navy SEAL) and Patrick (former Army Ranger) discuss their emergency preparedness thoughts and failings. #history #podcast #veteran #mentalhealth #survival #preparedness

09-22
36:16

David talks private military contracting | Operator Syndrome | Ep. 83

David, former Marine Infantry and Reconnaissance, is back to dive deep into the contracting world. #history #podcast #veteran #marines

09-15
37:26

Rules of Engagement - Part 2 | Operator Syndrome | Ep. 82

Steve and Patrick discuss the complexities of rules of engagement through two case studies: Operation Gothic Serpent (Black Hawk Down) and Operation Red Wings (Lone Survivor). #history #podcast #veteran #navyseals #armyrangers #mentalhealth

09-08
39:24

Jose hits the road in Mosul | Operator Syndrome | Ep. 81

Jose describes life as a new team leader in the Rangers and how weapons squad members participated as vehicle crewmen in Mosul, Iraq. #history #podcast #armyrangers #veteran #mentalhealth

09-01
25:37

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