Self-Compassion is not a weakness it is a vital aspect of developing a strong and healthy mindset. For a long time I cultivated the exact opposite mindset. I did nothing but hate myself and develop wildly inaccurate narratives of who I was as a human being. In the end, it was cultivating self-compassion that helped me finally see the truth and start working harder at healing and finding my true self. If you love what we do and want to support the cause, don’t forget to LIKE, SHARE, AND...

The trauma and hardships we don't deal with after combat, don't stay in theater. We bring them home. When we fail to acknowledge that we need help, it's our families that suffer the most. Our behavior at home can even lead to our wives and children developing mental health issues such as anxiety, depression, and even secondary PTSD.  Jennie Kvintahs is a wellness activist, speaker, and survivor. The war her husband brought home is the same our spouses are fighting today.  It's never too...

April Hernandez Castillo is an Actresses, Author, Advocate, Keynote Speaker, and more importantly, a survivor.  April's remarkable story of surviving abuse serves as a cautionary tale of how easy abuse can become normalized in a relationship. Her story also demonstrates that when we choose to thrive rather than just survive, we can find the courage to put our safety and lives first! If you love what we do and want to support the cause, don’t forget to LIKE, SHARE, AND SUBSCRIBE!   Please go...

We did it! We published 100 episodes! So we celebrated this prestigious event by doing our first live stream. This episode is a celebration of all that we have accomplished and a celebration of the friendships and memories that we have built during this process. Join us, as we look back to all the great and wonderful moments we shared in the past few years!   If you love what we do and want to support the cause, don’t forget to LIKE, SHARE, AND SUBSCRIBE!   Please go donate now! 30 Days to...

This a classic  Deny, Greg, and Paul adventure. I strongly urge you to skip this episode if the following topics make you feel queasy,  sad, hot, bothered, hot and bothered, sad, delirious, or if you experience IBS from laughing too hard. As always, you're welcome. Love, Deny, Greg, and Paul  Don’t Forget! Head on over to where you get your podcasts and give us a FIVE STAR Rating and review!   Please go donate now! 30 Days to save Ouroboros Forge and Tim Meleski   Want to help us grow?...

Being vulnerable and opening up about the things we have experienced and done while deployed or on the job, is not easy. One of the biggest factors that keep Service Members and Veterans from seeking help, is the fact that they don't want to discuss those events in vivid detail.  The unique protocols that 22ZERO developed removes that from the equation.  Join Deny and Dr. Pamela Arnell as they discuss all of the great work 22ZERO does to help our Veteran and First responder...

Addiction comes in many forms. Some of them don’t always stick out as being bad because society  make them seem normal or harmless. However, in order to truly be the best versions of ourselves, we have to look inward and ask the really tough and often uncomfortable questions.   On this episode we discuss why pornography is not harmless, why its problematic, and how it exploits not just the actors, but the consumers as well.   Don’t worry, as always we will inject lots of humor and keep things...

Can we be successful without ever going through failure? Is it necessary to fall down, fail, and not achieve success at everything on our first attempt? In order to be resilient we have to experience defeat. Because Success and Failure are both equally important parts of life. Don’t Forget! Head on over to where you get your podcasts and give us a FIVE STAR Rating and review!    Want to help us grow? Buy us a coffee by clicking the link below!  Adult content warning Support the show

When it comes to treating and diagnosing TBIs the Military is way behind the power curve. Thankfully we have amazing individuals like Dr. Gordon and retired Green Beret Andrew Marr doing remarkable work on behalf of all service men and women.    Dr. Gordon and Andrew have been featured on numerous podcasts and the documentary “Quiet Explosions”. Andrew Marr is the co- author of the best-selling  book “Tales from the Blast Factory”.   Countless Green Berets are being mistreated and...

 On October 4, 2017 SFOD-A 3212 was ambushed in Tongo Tongo Nigeria. In the days that followed, every news report critiqued and blamed the Detachment for the events of that fateful day. It would be years before the truth would start to find its way to the surface. In her new book "Sacrifice: A Gold Star Widow's Fight for the Truth", Michelle Black digs through all the details and data to bring us the truth straight from those on the ground that day. Her book is out now and should be on the...

For many of us combat trauma and traumatic events that occur later in life seem easier to overcome when compared to childhood trauma. However, all trauma affects us and it's important to seek help and heal from the things we endured as children.  These days Greg and Deny are able to joke and express gratitude for the hard times and events that they overcame. So please, feel free to laugh along as they share some of the more "light hearted" moments from their past. If you want to support the...

Kirby Calhoun is a husband, father, and Green Beret. Although he no longer wears the uniform, he's still on a mission in service to others. In his book "Single Set of Bootprints", Kirby discusses just how much God played a role in his career. Join Kirby and Deny as they discuss the importance of faith, family, and God when it comes to serving within Special Forces. If you're enjoying the show make sure you gives a follow and a like! Check out our new merchandise at...

Mentorship is more than a lost art. It is a vital tool for the development of ourselves and others. Join us on this episode as G and Deny dive into mentorship and some of the more complex aspects of living a truly authentic life.   If you’re enjoying the show, please share it with your friends and leave us a 5 Star review where you get your podcasts! Want to help us grow? Buy us a coffee by clicking the link below!   Adult content warning Support the show

David, Eric, and Deny gather around their magical oracle, Steve, and cast visions of a dark and ominous future. THE FUTURE OF.....Future Milk. Be warned, this is comedy at its highest form. This episode was co-written by James Cameron's third cousin, Earl. So be prepared for some mind warping voice talent and deep narratives that will evoke a wide range of emotions. You will laugh, you will cry, and in the end, you will leave this episode knowing that God blessed you with ears just so you...

Deny, Paul, and Greg reunite to solve quite a mystery. The gang also discusses Fear and how it does not always have to be a bad thing. Especially when it comes to transitioning from the Military.   So sit back, relax and get ready to laugh, think and learn!   If you’re enjoying the show, please share it with your friends and leave us a 5 Star review where you get your podcasts!   Want to help us grow? Buy us a coffee by clicking the link below!   Adult content warning Support the show

Transitioning from Special Forces is unlike anything else. It's leaving a family, divorcing an identity, and leaving behind a life that seems larger than anything you could ever hope to accomplish in the future. For Mike, transitioning was like trying to skydive without a Parachute. Nothing he was doing was going to save him while he was spiralling out of control. He ultimately had to crash and hit rock bottom.  Lucky for us Mike is now, sober, happily remarried, and focused on his recovery...

Veteran entrepreneur Dustin Hayes is more than just a business owner. He's a man on a mission. To bringing hope and resilience to every veteran that is struggling. He's also selling some of the best damn coffee in the world. Dustin Hayes is the proud owner of "Red, White and Badass brew" a coffee company that is dedicated to not just tantalizing your taste buds, but also showing every veteran and service member that creating your own business is within our reach! Join us a s we discuss his...

Lived experience is a valuable and wonderful tool for helping others. On this "Mindful Minutes" segment, Deny shares his past struggles and failures with therapy as a young and uncooperative patient. He also shares the success of being an active participant in his own treatment years later, when things got much, much worse. To help you out, he also shares his top 5 Pro Tips for making sure you don't quit therapy!  As always, if you like the show, let us know! Give us a review and 5...

Live is not easy, but it is infinitely harder when you don't put enough emphasis on fixing yourself!  Lucky for you we have a great conversation on why we absolutely need to seek stillness and time alone to fix ourselves!  Don't forget we are doing an amazing giveaway all you have to do is sign up and attend our Peer to Peer support group!! Check out our Website for more info!!! If you like what we are doing please gives a rating and support the show by clicking the link below. Adult...

The U.S. Air Force's motto is “Aim High … Fly-Fight-Win”. Which is both a call-to-action and a promise to those in need. For U.S. Air Force Officers  Micaela & Matt Brancato, the motto clearly applies to their personal lives as well. When they decided to develop a Gold Star Family Retreat on the majestic waters of Lake Holbrook in Minnesota, they lead with their hearts and aimed to build something truly special. A beautiful remote retreat, specially made to bring together and serve the...

We are back! Deny, Eric, and David are finally back and they have so much to talk about! The Podcast has gone WORLD WIDE! Deny and Greg represented the podcast at this years Military Influencers Conference, and they crushed it!    Sit back and celebrate with us as we retell our stories from the previous week and as always sprinkle in some great mental health tips!!         If you are loving the show, give us a 5 Star review and share us with your friends!    Help us grow. Click the link...

Intrusive thoughts are the pesky all-consuming and often reoccurring thoughts that are not invited yet decide to come into our mind. They might seem powerful and unbeatable, but with help, you can overcome them! Sit down, relax and get ready to take some notes as Deny breaks down his approach to dealing with these annoying thoughts.    If you are loving the show, give us a 5 Star review and share us with your friends!    Help us grow. Click the link below and buy us a coffee or two. Adult...

When you think of Veteran owned clothing brands, unity and inclusion are not things that are widely incorporated amongst any of them.  For Ruben Ayala and his partners that was more than just a minor social issue, it was a Mission. Triple Nikel Apparel is not your typical Clothing Brand, they represent the best aspects of what it means to be leaders and champions of the oppressed.  Join Deny and Ruben as they discuss the journey from Special Forces Leader to leading the way towards unifying...

When our Nation failed our Afghan Brothers, our Service members, Veterans, and private citizens, did not. The harrowing and true story behind TASK FORCE PINEAPPLE is one you have to read and re-read over and over again to believe. Lucky for you, LT. COL. Scott Mann (RET.) is here to tell you the story on this episode of the Security Halt! podcast. "OPERATION PINEAPPLE EXPRESS"  is available NOW! So go buy a copy! If you're loving the show, share it with a friend, and give us a 5 star...

For many of us, the chaos of war and Military life seems EASY , compared to the daily schedules and demands of a "normal" life. The reality is that we've just been trained and developed to function in certain settings and with different rules and expectations. In this episode, I'll show that life outside the Military is DOES NOT have to equal chaos. Adult content warning Support the show