In today's episode Brett Medford (Navy Rescue Swimmer) and Cody discuss how the Navy is training to rescue downed aircraft with 30+ people in the water. Want to train like a rescue swimmer? https://www.rescueswimmermindset.com/products

Brett Medford is a Navy Helicopter Rescue Swimmer. In today's episode Brett and Cody discuss Navy Rescue Swimmer operations and where they are trying to make improvements to the job. Need a coach? Cody is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist and trains individuals prepping for military selection programs. Head here to get more info. Head to our main page for more info on training and to see our on demand video courses ranging.

Slater Trout served under one of the nations most elite lifeguard services: the LA County Lifeguards. On this episode, we discuss his career as a professional paddle-boarder and big wave surfer, his near-death incident and how to assess a drowning victim as a lifeguard. Watch the Full Episode on ⁠⁠YouTube HERE⁠⁠ Vince's Film Premiere Check out our Guest's, Slater Trout's Website Rescue Swimmer Mindset Episode 84 Training for Rescue Swimmer School, BUDS, Air Force PJ or any Elite...

Coast Guard Helicopter Rescue Swimmers Vince and Cody chat with Swift Water rescue professionals, Tim Beatty and Craig Lewis, about river rescues and attending famous surfer Laird Hamilton's elite underwater training course.   Check out our Guest's Company Watershed Fitness Rescue Swimmer Mindset Episode 83 Watch the Full Episode on YouTube HERE Training for Rescue Swimmer School, BUDS, Air Force PJ or any Elite Athletic Training? ALL Courses LIFEGUARD Course Perfect Form Master...

A thorough breakdown of the step-by-step process of approaching and dealing with a real medical emergency by Coast Guard Helicopter Rescue Swimmer, Cody Wright, and Wilderness First Responder, Vince.   In this episode you'll learn the full EMT patient assessment, from the scene size-up to the primary assessment and all the way to the patient treatment.   Rescue Swimmer Mindset Episode 82 Watch the Full Episode on YouTube HERE Training for Rescue Swimmer School, BUDS, Air Force PJ or any...

Ed Vodrazka served as an ocean lifeguard in California for over 47 years. By teaching thousands of students lifeguarding skills and procedures, he became one of the most sought after educators and public speakers for the job. In 2021, Ed was recognized for his service with a resolution from California Senator Tony Atkins. His RSM Lifeguard course aims to help students improve their ocean knowledge as well as physically prepare them to become outstanding life savers.  Rescue Swimmer Mindset...

RSM Cody and Vince answer rescue swimmer specific questions and talk about the new lifeguard training course.  Rescue Swimmer Mindset Episode 80 LIFEGUARD Course Watch the VETERAN FILM by Vince. Training for Rescue Swimmer School, BUDS, Air Force PJ or any Elite Athletic Training? PRIVATE Coaching ALL Courses Perfect Form Master Class Win the Day Training Program Hold your Breath like a Helicopter Rescue Swimmer Subscribe to: RSM and Wildertainment on YouTube. Instagram:⁣⁣...

Joey Cadiz is a seasoned lifeguard at Waimea beach in Honolulu, Hawaii. On this episode, Joey, Vince and Cody discuss lifeguard rescues, funny incidents and big wave hazards.  Watch Full Rescue Swimmer Mindset Episode 79 on Youtube HERE. Watch the VETERAN FILM by Vince. Joey Cadiz Instagram Training for Rescue Swimmer School, BUDS, Air Force PJ or any Elite Athletic Training? PRIVATE Coaching ALL Courses Perfect Form Master Class Win the Day Training Program Hold your Breath like a...

Calen Martens is a Men's Mental health specialist. On this episode, Vince and Calen discuss unhealthy coping mechanisms, social media addiction, breath-work, meditation, healthy habits and how elite athletes can better their physical and mental well-being.   Watch Full Rescue Swimmer Mindset Episode 78 on Youtube HERE. Watch the VETERAN FILM by Vince.  Calen Martens: 𝐁𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐭 𝐄𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐞 𝐏𝐨𝐝𝐜𝐚𝐬𝐭 Training for Rescue Swimmer School, BUDS, Air Force PJ or any Elite Athletic Training? ALL...

Cody and Vince discuss the future of the Rescue Swimmer Mindset, how to best break down ones yearly training schedule to maximize athletic development, mental and physical self-care techniques and a helicopter incident during Advanced Helicopter Rescue Swimmer school.  Watch Full Episode on Youtube HERE.  𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐜𝐮𝐞 𝐒𝐰𝐢𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐫 𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐬𝐞𝐭 | 𝐄𝐩𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐝𝐞 77 Training for Rescue Swimmer School, BUDS, Air Force PJ or any Elite Athletic Training? ALL Courses Perfect Form Master Class Win the Day Training...

Ed Vodrazka is retired Southern California lifeguard who has spent the past 45 years dedicated to keeping swimmers safe. In today's episode Cody and Ed discuss the vigorous training Southern California Lifeguard candidates are challenged with and cover some of the notable experiences Ed had as an ocean lifeguard.  Earlier this year Ed released a book titled Stories from Sea Level. In the book he details epic stories of other lifeguards conducting rescues over the years. If you are interested...

Stew Smith is a prior Navy Seal who's now trained thousands of BUDS candidates to achieve success in Elite Military positions. Even Rescue Swimmer Mindset hosts, Cody and Vince, used Stew's programs to achieve success in Coast Guard Helicopter Rescue Swimmer school. On this episode, we discuss the mindset, physical conditioning and the challenges undertaken by Navy Seals and Rescue Swimmers.   Watch Full Episode on Youtube HERE. 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐜𝐮𝐞 𝐒𝐰𝐢𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐫 𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐬𝐞𝐭 | 𝐄𝐩𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐝𝐞 𝟕𝟓   𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐭𝐞𝐰 𝐒𝐦𝐢𝐭𝐡...

Lieutenant Commander Steve Ober was the very first Helicopter Rescue Swimmer in the Coast Guard. On this episode, he discusses the challenges of surviving the physical and mental abuse of Navy Rescue Swimmer school and shares tales of the old Coast Guard.  Watch Full Episode on YouTube HERE. Training for Rescue Swimmer School, BUDS, Air Force PJ or any Elite Athletic Training? Perfect Form Master Class Win the Day Training Program Hold your Breath like a Helicopter Rescue...

Dr. Allen Phillips is an Army physical therapist who specializes in underwater performance. In this episode, we discuss the techniques he teaches his students to maximize on underwater efficiency and breath holding. Watch Full Episode on YouTube HERE. Dr. Allan Phillips Instagram: @alphill4305 Subscribe to: RSM and Wildertainment on YouTube. Instagram:⁣⁣ @RescueSwimmerMindset @Wildertainment ⁣⁣ Tiktok: ⁣⁣ @rescueswimmermindset ⁣⁣ @wildertainment⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ Training for Rescue Swimmer School, BUDS,...

Cody and Vince return to the Rescue Swimmer Mindset Podcast with an update on the Coast Guard's EMT school, Rescue Swimmer life saving techniques and the flaws within Kevin Costner's movie "The Guardian". Watch Full Episode on YouTube HERE. Subscribe to: RSM and Wildertainment on YouTube. Instagram:⁣⁣ @RescueSwimmerMindset @Wildertainment ⁣⁣ Tiktok: ⁣⁣ @rescueswimmermindset ⁣⁣ @wildertainment⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ Training for Rescue Swimmer School, BUDS, Air Force PJ or any Elite Athletic...

Matt Schollard is an Air Force Pararescue Jumper Veteran and an accomplished waterman. On this episode, Matt discusses the challenges of PJ selection; the mindset required to succeed; reveals stories of quitters within the pipeline; and shares some of his most near-death Pararescue missions. Matt Schollard is now training to surf Jaws on Maui, HI, one of the biggest waves in the world. Watch Full Episode on YouTube HERE. Matt Schollard Instagram: @specialomperator Subscribe to: RSM and...

Flashback to episode 46 with Ashlee Leppert, a Coast Guard Helicopter Flight Mechanic Veteran, who's jobs it was to actually hold others' lives at the end of a line (cable). She was recognized as a national hero by President Donald Trump for over 40 rescues during Hurricane Harvey alone. Watch the Full Episode on YouTube HERE. Rescue Swimmer Mindset  Training Programs Donations Subscribe to: RSM and Wildertainment on YouTube. Instagram:⁣⁣ @RescueSwimmerMindset @Wildertainment...

Caitlin Chinn is a seasoned Hotshot who's combated forest fires for over 8 years. On this episode, Caitlin shares stories of close calls; the science behind forest fires; how to survive them; and the horrors of being in a fire shelter. Caitlin and Vince also discuss the tragedy depicted in the movie Only the Brave where 19 members of the Granite Mountain Hotshot crew perished in an Arizona fire. Caitlin is now undergoing training to become a Smoke Jumper, a group recognized as the most elite...

We FINALLY got a Navy Seal on the Podcast! Retired Captain Bob Schoultz was a Navy Seals Operations Officer working with SEAL Team 6 during Desert Eagle and who even operated during the Cold War. On this episode, Bob shares how to develop strong leaders; Jocko Willink; and what it was like inside the Pentagon during the 9/11 attacks. Watch Full Episode on YouTube HERE. Subscribe to: RSM and Wildertainment on YouTube. Instagram:⁣⁣ @RescueSwimmerMindset @Wildertainment ⁣⁣ Tiktok: ⁣⁣...

Eric Archer is a Senior Firefighter Medic operating on a Marine Incident Response Team that provides Swift Water Rescue services in Virginia. On this episode, Eric shares his near-death mass casualty swift water rescue; fire fighting techniques; and the horrors of recovering dead bodies from the water. Subscribe to: RSM and Wildertainment on YouTube. Instagram:⁣⁣ @RescueSwimmerMindset @Wildertainment ⁣⁣ Tiktok: ⁣⁣ @rescueswimmermindset ⁣⁣ @wildertainment⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ Training for Rescue...

John Hamilton is a Senior STAR Flight Paramedic out of Austin, Texas. On this episode, John and Vince discuss swift water rescues; fire fighting out of helicopters; and severe medical first responder stories. John also gives us a sneak peek into what Joe Rogan's mansion looks like from the air. Watch a Clip from this Episode on YouTube HERE. Subscribe to: RSM and Wildertainment on YouTube. Instagram:⁣⁣ @RescueSwimmerMindset @Wildertainment ⁣⁣ Tiktok: ⁣⁣ @rescueswimmermindset ⁣⁣...

Ever wonder how much cash Jocko Willink made as a Navy Seal Officer? Or Rescue Swimmers like Kevin Costner in The Guardian?    In this episode, Coast Guard Helicopter Rescue Swimmers, Cody and Vince break down Military Pay charts, benefits and TOTAL after-tax income for the Military Elite in 2021. Watch Full Episode on YouTube HERE. Subscribe to: RSM and Wildertainment on YouTube. Instagram:⁣⁣ @RescueSwimmerMindset @Wildertainment ⁣⁣ Tiktok: ⁣⁣ @rescueswimmermindset ⁣⁣...

Seasoned Mountaineers Nick Baggaley and Mike Gallimore embarked on an expedition which involved: taking a helicopter deep into the Canadian Coastal Mountains of British Columbia (the Waddington Range); navigating mazes of crevasses; surviving a near death experience with a serac fall; and having too close of an encounter with lightning. Their wilderness adventure made it into the 2020 Canadian Alpine Journal. WILDERTAINMENT Podcast Episode #10. ⁣⁣ Watch the Full Episode on YouTube...

This week Cody sat down with Cory Ciekot, a former USCG Helicopter Rescue Swimmer. Cory has been a part of some truly gnarly cases that required full use of the rescue swimmer tool bag! In this episode we dive into these stories and pick out some of the lessons he learned. These stories include Hurricane Harvey Operations, a mass casualty boat crash of Louisiana, a boat captain who cut his fingers off in a fishing accident and a cruise ship hoist off the coast of Florida.  Cory volunteers...