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Rewild Your Mind book: https://amzn.to/3qLn6R4 Nick Goldsmith, is a former Royal Marine Commando who served his country from 2007 to 2018, completing six operational deployments in some of the world’s most challenging regions. After leaving military service, Nick turned his focus towards championing mental fitness. His deep & personal understanding of nature’s role in supporting mental well-being has not only influenced our perceptions but has secured him a place as a thought leader in ...
Steve Maclin, born Stephen Kupryk on May 26, 1987, is an American professional wrestler currently signed to Impact Wrestling. He is known for his previous work in WWE under the ring name Steve Cutler and has held multiple championships, including the TNA World Championship and the TNA International Championship. In 2007, he enlisted in the United States Marine Corps, being deployed twice in the War in Afghanistan as a machine gunner with the Second Battalion, Eighth Marine Regiment. Kupryk be...
Fred and I lay down additional views on masculinity, continuing from Part 1, Ep 20.
Fred and I lay down our views on masculinity. As we spoke, we decided that this should be a series. In this episode we discuss having a worldview that frames the way that you see the world, absent fathers in homes, being a leader and we list some traits that we deem are more masculine than not.
Fred and I discuss some but not all the below points, touching upon nutrition: 1. Foundational Nutrition Concepts Macronutrients – roles of proteins, fats, and carbohydrates; why “balance” looks different for different people. Micronutrients – vitamins, minerals, and how deficiencies manifest subtly over time. Hydration beyond water – electrolytes, mineral balance, and hydration myths. Caloric needs – energy balance, basal metabolic rate, and activity multipliers. Quality vs. quantity – why n...
In his own words, “I’m retired military and spent 20 years in the US Navy. I was a member of SEAL Teams Three and Five as well as the Naval Special Warfare Center (NSWC) where I did a tour as a SEAL instructor. I taught firearms, tactic’s and explosives on basic and advanced levels to other SEAL team members. During this time I also became certified as a Master Training Specialist. After completing my tour at NSWC I returned to SEAL Team Three and deployed to Iraq. In summary, I completed 6 o...
Fred and I discuss some but not all of these aspects of fitness 1. Functional Necessity in the Military Combat readiness: Military service often demands physical strength for tasks like carrying heavy gear, enduring long marches, and surviving combat situations. Resilience under stress: Strength isn’t just physical. Psychological toughness—mental discipline, courage under fire, emotional control—is critical in high-stakes military environments. Leadership under pressure: The ability to protec...
https://www.vincentroccovargas.com/ https://www.instagram.com/vincent.rocco.vargas/ Vincent “Rocco” Vargas was born and raised in the San Fernando Valley of Los Angeles, California. After several years of college baseball, Vincent enlisted in the US Army and went on to serve 3 combat deployments with 2nd Battalion of the elite 75th Ranger Regiment. After 4 years of active duty service to his country, he joined the U.S. Army Reserves and continues his service until retirement. In 2009 he bec...
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Donavon Riley is a Lutheran pastor, conference speaker, author, and contributing writer for 1517. He is also a co-host of Banned Books and Warrior Priest podcasts. He is the author of the book, “Crucifying Religion” and “The Withertongue Emails.” He is also a contributing author to “The Sinner/Saint Devotional: 60 Days in the Psalms” and “Theology of the Cross”.
In this episode we are joined by Fred's son, Freddy junior. We have an open discussion with a loose agenda, and discuss Fred's role as a father and soldier, and how those played into how he parented his children, particularly his son Freddy Jr. We also discuss some aspects of masculinity and men's roles in the family, and community.
John Dailey is a former member of the experimental MARSOC Detachment 1 who was hand selected to create the Marine Raider sniper program. Prior to Det 1, John served with the 3rd Battalion 7th Marines Surveillance and Target Acquisition platoon and 1st Recon Battalion. He is the author of Tough Rugged Bastards. John's sites https://www.jadailey.com/ https://jdailey.substack.com/ https://rtfu.substack.com/
The 24th Special Tactics Squadron is one of the Special Tactics units of the United States Air Force Special Operations Command (AFSOC). Garrisoned at Pope Field, North Carolina, it is the U.S. Air Force component of Joint Special Operations Command (JSOC). The unit's webpage describes it as "the Air Force's special operations ground force". As the Air Force's Tier 1 unit, the 24th STS provides special operations airmen to the Joint Special Operations Command, including Pararescuemen, Combat ...
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This is my original interview with Fred back in 2021. Fred spent most of his career in Special Operations, serving as a Green Beret Medic before joining the Army Special Missions Unit, where he served as an Assaulter and a Sniper. Listen to this YouTube on Fred’s experiences in combat, including dealing with suicide bombers on target, conducting hostage rescue operations, and working with allied Special Operators, including the British SAS, Australian SASR, and Polish GROM
https://mind4survival.com/ Brian Duff is a former member of the 75th Ranger Regiment and founder and host of the Mind 4 Survival podcast. As a lifelong preparedness advocate, Brian helps preparedness minded people gain the confidence and skills necessary to protect their family’s and loved ones when it matters most. Brian’s prepping experience began in high shcool and kicked into gear with his time as a paramedic in South Central Los Angeles. Following his time as a firefighter-paramedi...