Best Legion Strength Podcasts (2025)

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#153 - How to Train? 25:44

4d ago25:44

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One of the classic clichés often repeated by coaches is that the best programme in the world, executed poorly, is far less effective than the worst programme executed well. While it’s true that a poorly designed programme can still be ineffective, there is merit in the idea that how you train matters more than what’s on paper. Teaching athletes how…

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Doug O’Connell: Green Beret Turned Defense Attorney on Purpose, Identity & Veterans in Law 45:38

4h ago45:38

45:38

Send us a text In this compelling episode of Security Halt!, host Deny Caballero sits down with Doug O’Connell, a former Green Beret turned accomplished criminal defense attorney, to explore the uncommon path of blending military service with a high-impact civilian career. Doug shares how his experiences in Special Forces—operating in high-stakes, …

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Kevin Smith on Resilience, Fitness, and Life After the Military 44:48

11h ago44:48

44:48

Send us a text In this powerful episode of Security Halt!, host Deny Caballero welcomes Kevin Smith, a former Green Beret and endurance coach, for a candid conversation about what it takes to thrive both in uniform and in the civilian world. Kevin opens up about his journey from an athletic upbringing to enduring the rigors of Special Forces select…

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Nicholas Allen: Fitness, Sobriety & Mental Health After the Military 45:46

4d ago45:46

45:46

Send us a text In this energizing episode of Security Halt!, host Deny Caballero reconnects with friend and fellow veteran Nicholas Allen for a wide-ranging conversation on the intersections of fitness, mental health, and personal development. Together, they dive into the struggles of balancing work, education, and recovery after injury—while maint…

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Todd Strader on TBI, Alcohol, and the Fight for Veteran Brain Health 50:18

6d ago50:18

50:18

Send us a text In this powerful episode of Security Halt!, host Deny Caballero is joined by veteran and brain injury advocate Todd Strader for a raw and revealing conversation on the long-term effects of chronic blast exposure, alcohol use, and traumatic brain injuries (TBI) in the military. Todd opens up about his personal battle with impulsivity,…

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Eric Tansey on Life as a Veteran, Cop, & Author 1:05:09

7d ago1:05:09

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Send us a text What do late-night patrols, police academy chaos, and laugh-out-loud storytelling have in common? In this episode of Security Halt!, host Deny Caballero sits down with veteran, former law enforcement officer, and author Eric Tansey to explore a journey packed with grit, growth, and unexpected humor. Eric opens up about his transition…

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Jess Tandler: West Point, Infantry Leadership & Life After Service 1:20:55

10d ago1:20:55

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Send us a text In this empowering episode of Security Halt!, host Deny Caballero sits down with Jess Tandler—a West Point graduate, former infantry officer, and trailblazing female leader in the military. Jess shares her raw and inspiring journey through the ranks, from her early days in a military household to tackling the challenges of Ranger Sch…

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#152 - Are You Actually Getting Better? 27:18

15d ago27:18

27:18

One of the challenges in a highly varied sport like CrossFit is determining whether we’re actually improving. Once an athlete has accumulated a significant amount of training volume, the classic test-retest approach on isolated elements of the sport becomes less effective. We can spend weeks or even months working on a particular movement, only to …

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From Marine to Navy SEAL: Tommy Richardson on Faith, Combat & Resilience 50:29

12d ago50:29

50:29

Send us a text In this powerful episode of Security Halt!, host Deny Caballero is joined by Marine Corps veteran and former Navy SEAL, Tommy Richardson. From overcoming childhood bullying to serving in some of the world’s most elite combat units, Tommy shares his deeply personal story of resilience, brotherhood, and the unbreakable warrior spirit. …

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Dr. Leah Kaylor, Ph.D., MSCP: Mastering Sleep for Peak Mental Health 51:12

14d ago51:12

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Send us a text In this powerful episode of Security Halt!, host Deny Caballero sits down with Dr. Leah Kaylor, Ph.D., MSCP, a leading expert in sleep science and mental health, to uncover the critical role of sleep in optimizing mental health, cognitive performance, and emotional resilience. Together, they debunk the most common sleep myths, highli…

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Chuck Ritter on mastering Leadership and Overcoming Failure 53:44

19d ago53:44

53:44

Send us a text In this powerful episode of Security Halt!, Deny Caballero sits down with Charles "Chuck" Ritter to dive deep into the fundamentals of military leadership, mastering the basics, and the transition from junior to senior NCO roles in Special Operations. They explore the crucial role humor plays in maintaining morale, the power of authe…

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From Special Operations to Medical School: Ricky Ditzel Jr. on Leadership, Identity & the SOF to SOM Journey 1:01:41

21d ago1:01:41

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Send us a text What does it take for a Special Operations veteran to transition from battlefield leadership to becoming a future leader in medicine? In this compelling episode of Security Halt!, host Deny Caballero sits down with Ricky Ditzel Jr., a former U.S. Army Special Operations Flight Paramedic with the 160th Special Operations Aviation Regi…

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Psychedelics, Pain & Purpose: Diego Ugalde on 5-MeO-DMT, Ego Death, and the Path to Healing 54:38

24d ago54:38

54:38

Send us a text What happens when a Special Operations veteran confronts ego death, suffering, and healing through psychedelics? In this deeply introspective episode of Security Halt!, host Deny Caballero sits down with Diego Ugalde, who shares his life-changing experiences with 5-MeO-DMT and other psychedelic therapies. Together, they explore the c…

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Healing TBI & PTSD with HBOT: Green Beret Wren Murray on Recovery & Revival 53:00

26d ago53:00

53:00

Send us a text What happens when a Green Beret turns patient, entrepreneur, and healing advocate? In this powerful episode of Security Halt!, host Deny Caballero sits down with Wren Murray, former Special Forces operator and founder of Revival Hyperbarics, to explore how Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) is transforming recovery for veterans sufferi…

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From Navy SEAL to French Foreign Legion: Taylor Cavanaugh on Self-Sabotage, Discipline, and Transformation 45:30

28d ago45:30

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Send us a text What happens when a Navy SEAL hits rock bottom and finds clarity in the chaos? In this gripping episode of the Security Halt! Podcast, Deny Caballero sits down with Taylor Cavanaugh, a former Navy SEAL turned French Foreign Legionnaire, to explore his powerful journey through self-sabotage, addiction, identity loss, and ultimate rede…

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Is the future of food already broken — or are we just disconnected from it? 52:12

1M ago52:12

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Send us a text In this eye-opening episode of Security Halt!, host Deny Caballero sits down with Patrick Samuels — veteran entrepreneur, farmer, and advocate for sustainable agriculture — to unpack the hard truths behind the modern food industry. From misleading “pasture-raised” labels to the decentralization of food production, Patrick shares his …

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What happens when military service ends — but the real battles begin at home? 1:17:48

1M ago1:17:48

1:17:48

Send us a text In this episode of Security Halt!, host Deny Caballero sits down with Merrill Slepica — C-130 Gunner, veteran entrepreneur, and founder of Hammer 41 Leatherworks — to unpack the raw realities of life after the military. From combat deployments to the quiet struggles of fatherhood, divorce, and mental health — Merrill shares his journ…

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Veteran Mindset Shift: Marriage, Masculinity, and Finding Purpose After the Military 52:52

1M ago52:52

52:52

Send us a text What does it take for veterans to truly thrive after service? In this powerful episode of Security Halt!, host Deny Caballero sits down with George Hayworth — a former corporate professional turned men’s growth coach — to explore the hard truths about transition, marriage, masculinity, and mental health. George shares his raw and unf…

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Climbing Kilimanjaro & Raising Resilient Kids | Joshua Skovlund on Veteran Mindset & Adventure 43:34

1M ago43:34

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Send us a text What does it take to summit Kilimanjaro — physically, mentally, and spiritually — while balancing the challenges of parenthood and veteran life?In this powerful episode of Security Halt!, Green Beret veteran Deny Caballero sits down with Joshua Skovlund — journalist, adventurer, veteran, and storyteller — to unpack life lessons from …

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From Military to Entrepreneur: Building Team Easties 47:39

1M ago47:39

47:39

Send us a text In this episode of Security Halt!, host Deny Caballero sits down with Jason Marks, a Special Operations veteran and founder of Team Easties an outdoors gear company, together they explore the intersection of entrepreneurship, military resilience, and innovation. Jason shares his journey from combat zones to product design labs, divin…

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Olympian and Race car driver, AJ Muss: From Brain Trauma to Recovery & Racing 54:28

1M ago54:28

54:28

Send us a text In this powerful episode of Security Halt!, host Deny Caballero sits down with Aaron "AJ" Muss, Olympic snowboarder and professional race car driver, to unpack a raw and transformative journey through brain trauma, addiction recovery, and elite performance. AJ opens up about surviving a near-fatal accident, the physical and emotional…

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Dino Garner on Mentorship, Innovation & PTSD Recovery: From Military Service to Scientific Discovery 49:20

2M ago49:20

49:20

Send us a text From the Front Lines to the Lab: Dino Garner’s Extraordinary Journey of Service, Science, and Support In this captivating episode of Security Halt!, host Deny Caballero sits down with Dino Garner—veteran, innovator, author, and scientist—for a wide-ranging conversation on mentorship, resilience, and redefining purpose after military …

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Ketamine Therapy & Conscious Healing: Christi Myers on PTSD, Purpose, and Mental Health Recovery 59:46

2M ago59:46

59:46

Send us a text What if healing trauma required a shift in consciousness? In this powerful episode of Security Halt!, host Deny Caballero sits down with Christi Myers, a former emergency medicine professional turned ketamine therapy advocate. Together, they explore the groundbreaking role of ketamine therapy in treating PTSD, trauma, and mental heal…

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#151 - Big Changes to Training 30:06

2M ago30:06

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Have you ever felt the urge to flip the table and completely change your training or someone else's programme? Maybe a few small competition experiences have made you feel like your training is heading in the wrong direction. Perhaps you're getting tired of working on the same things. Or maybe you want to change your training goal entirely. Whether…

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Healing Together: Jay & Kaila Fain on Veteran Trauma, Love, and Resilience 51:25

2M ago51:25

51:25

Send us a text What does it take to heal together after trauma? In this deeply moving episode of Security Halt!, host Deny Caballero is joined by Jay and Kaila Fain—a couple who have faced the raw realities of trauma, military service, and recovery together. Their story sheds light on the emotional toll of mental health struggles, military sexual t…

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From Military Spouse to CEO: How Michelle Penczak Built a Business Empowering Families 46:12

2M ago46:12

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Send us a text Military spouses are often the unsung heroes of service—balancing life, family, and identity while navigating constant change. But what happens when one turns that challenge into a thriving business? In this empowering episode of Security Halt!, host Deny Caballero sits down with Michelle Penczak, military spouse, entrepreneur, and f…

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Jason McCoy on Archery Therapy, Faith & Healing 44:21

2M ago44:21

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Send us a text What happens when a Special Operations veteran finds healing through archery? In this powerful episode of Security Halt!, host Deny Caballero sits down with Jason McCoy, Air Force Veteran, advocate and founder of ENDEX Archery, a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping veterans heal through archery therapy and community support. …

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From Burnout to Breakthrough: Navigating Growth, Responsibility & Mental Health in the Veteran Space 44:25

2M ago44:25

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Send us a text In this powerful episode of Security Halt!, hosts Deny Caballero and Gordon "Gordo" Hurley dive deep into the real-life challenges and victories that come with transitioning through different seasons of life—especially for veterans and creators navigating the pressures of personal growth, mental health, and professional development. …

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Matt Ferry on Fishing, Sobriety & Veteran Mental Health 49:34

2M ago49:34

49:34

Send us a text In this episode of Security Halt!, Deny Caballero sits down with Matt Ferry from Veterans Fishing to explore the power of community, vulnerability, and alternative healing methods in veteran recovery. Fishing as Therapy – How spending time on the water has become a lifeline for veterans struggling with PTSD, addiction, and mental hea…

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Episode 344- Appreciation through hardship and loss. 32:18

2M ago32:18

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Pain, hardship and loss are very difficult things and we all encounter them in one way or another throughout our lives. And while these things are generally unwelcome, I have found that often times, with a lot of work and the right outlook, I can sometimes find an upside.

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Episode 343- Doing the hard things. 9:38

2M ago9:38

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It’s a wild irony. So many of the things that will make its happier, feel better, healthier, stronger, etc., are things that are hard and that we don’t really want to do. Let’s talk about it.

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Dr. James Engall on Blast Injuries, Brain Trauma & Training Safety 47:59

2M ago47:59

47:59

Send us a text In this powerful episode of Security Halt!, Deny Caballero sits down with Dr. James Engall to discuss a critical but often-overlooked issue in military training—blast exposure and its long-term effects on brain health. 🔹 The Silent Impact of Blast Waves – How repeated exposure in military training and combat affects cognitive functio…

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18 Good Guy on Military Mindset, Personal Growth & Leadership 51:42

2M ago51:42

51:42

Send us a text In this inspiring episode of Security Halt!, Deny Caballero sits down with Lee from “18 Good Guy” to explore the transformative power of mindset, vulnerability, and cultural influences in shaping a fulfilling life—both inside and outside the military. 🔹 Why Vulnerability is Strength – Breaking down the stigma of weakness and embracin…

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Culture Clash: Military Deployments, Music, & Gym Culture – With Liam Cogan 56:33

2M ago56:33

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Send us a text What happens when you mix military deployments, pop culture blind spots, metal-country fusion, and gym culture? You get one of the most hilarious and insightful conversations yet on Security Halt! In this high-energy episode, Deny Caballero sits down with Liam Cogan to discuss everything from the cultural disconnect of missing pop cu…

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Running Through Adversity: Jason L Coffrin on Ultra Marathons, Mental Resilience & Veteran Strength 56:36

2M ago56:36

56:36

Send us a text In this powerful episode of Security Halt!, host Deny Caballero sits down with Jason L Coffrin to explore the relentless pursuit of adventure, resilience, and self-discovery. From the tranquility of fishing to the grueling endurance of ultra marathons, Jason shares his transformative journey—highlighting the physical and mental battl…

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#150 - Arguing About Book Learning 27:55

2M ago27:55

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Having a formal education in sports science, kinesiology, or a similar field may seem beneficial for a CrossFit coach. However, you might end up learning a lot of technical information without any context or knowledge of how to apply it. Conversely, you may develop extensive coaching experience and navigate situations in the moment with ease but la…

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Rice University Veteran Business Battle: Turning Military Skills into Startup Success 46:07

2M ago46:07

46:07

Send us a text In this game-changing episode of Security Halt!, we dive into the world of veteran entrepreneurship and explore how military veterans are making waves in the business world through the Veteran Business Battle—one of the most competitive pitch competitions for veteran-owned startups. From military leadership to business leadership, ve…

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Into the Darkness: A Raw Look at Mental Health, Resilience & Life After Service 52:38

3M ago52:38

52:38

Send us a text How do you balance personal struggles, military service, and entrepreneurship while staying true to yourself? In this deep and unfiltered conversation, Deny Caballero and Dave Fielding dive into the raw realities of mental health, divorce, and resilience—and how storytelling can be a powerful tool for healing. 🔥 Inside This Episode: …

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Episode 342- The two ways people can completely change their lives. 12:51

3M ago12:51

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Over the years I’ve witnessed some absolutely incredible transformations, instances where people have completely changed their lives in a matter of a year or two. It has been incredible to watch and to experience. Upon speaking with and observing these folks, I’ve come to learn that there are basically two ways in which this happens and usually som…

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From Military Service to CEO: The Grit Behind Frontier Coffee’s Success 57:09

3M ago57:09

57:09

Send us a text What does it take to go from military service to running a successful coffee company? In this powerful and unfiltered conversation, Nate Dressel, founder of Frontier Coffee, shares his entrepreneurial journey, revealing the hard-hitting realities of business, resilience, and veteran mental health. 🔥 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:…

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The Truth About Health, Politics, and Tactical Training with Special Forces Veteran Tony Cowden 1:22:47

3M ago1:22:47

1:22:47

Send us a text In this explosive episode of Security Halt!, Tony Cowden, a former Special Forces Green Beret, gets real about health, fitness, and the hard truths behind military life, government regulation, and political corruption. From tackling the dangers of processed foods and sugar addiction to exposing the flaws in Big Pharma and traditional…

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#149 - Beyond MGW 26:50

3M ago26:50

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When learning anything, it can be difficult to step back from the details, and this is especially true for CrossFit programming. Often, you'll find coaches who are highly focused on the means (the exercises, the sets and reps) rather than the methods (the programme, the desired stimulus, the weekly plan, etc.). As much as constructing a programme o…

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From Special Ops to Archery: How Jason McCoy Helps Veterans Overcome PTSD 48:55

3M ago48:55

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Send us a text What happens when a Special Operations veteran finds healing through archery? In this powerful episode of Security Halt!, we sit down with Jason McCoy, a former Air Force Security Forces and Office of Special Investigations (OSI) counterintelligence professional, to explore his incredible journey from military service to founding END…

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From Green Beret to Regenerative Farming: Patrick Samuels' Next Mission 39:18

3M ago39:18

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Send us a text In this inspiring and eye-opening episode of Security Halt!, host Deny Caballero sits down with Scott Campbell, a visionary entrepreneur who turned his personal health struggles into a mission to change the food industry. Scott shares his powerful journey from overcoming health challenges to founding Loving My Tummy Foods, a company …

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Denny Giamazzo: The Realities of Combat, PTSD & Finding Purpose After Service 56:12

3M ago56:12

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Send us a text In this powerful and deeply personal episode of Security Halt!, host Deny Caballero welcomes Denny Giamazzo, a veteran whose journey from deployment in Afghanistan to post-military life is both inspiring and eye-opening. Denny shares his unique path into military service, his experiences in combat as part of a Provincial Reconstructi…

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Food as Medicine: How Scott Campbell is Transforming Health Through Nutrition 53:46

3M ago53:46

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Send us a text In this inspiring and eye-opening episode of Security Halt!, host Deny Caballero sits down with Scott Campbell, a visionary entrepreneur who turned his personal health struggles into a mission to change the food industry. Scott shares his powerful journey from overcoming health challenges to founding Loving My Tummy Foods, a company …

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#148 - World Fitness Project 28:40

3M ago28:40

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In the past couple of months, a new type of fitness competition has been generating a lot of anticipation. Headed by multiple-time CrossFit Games athlete Will Moorad, the World Fitness Project is entering the competitive landscape in a year when the CrossFit Games is undergoing its biggest changes yet. The competition consists of two tour events an…

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Veteran Mental Health & Breakthrough Therapies: Sam Peterson on Healing PTSD & TBI 41:34

3M ago41:34

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Send us a text In this powerful and insightful episode of Security Halt!, host Deny Caballero sits down with Sam Peterson, an EOD veteran turned entrepreneur, to explore the challenges of transitioning from high-stakes military environments to civilian life, mental health struggles, and the groundbreaking innovations transforming veteran care. Sam …

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Veteran Transitions & Mental Health: A Conversation with Waco Hoover 55:18

3M ago55:18

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Send us a text In this powerful and eye-opening episode of Security Halt!, host Deny Caballero sits down with Waco Hoover to explore the challenges of transitioning from military to civilian life, the impact of military service on global communities, and the role of storytelling in reshaping perceptions of veterans. The discussion dives deep into t…

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Green Beret to Entrepreneur: Preston Breece on Leadership & Life After Service 1:00:27

3M ago1:00:27

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Send us a text In this powerful episode of Security Halt!, host Deny Caballero sits down with Preston Breece, a former Green Beret who transitioned from military service to entrepreneurship. Preston shares his compelling journey of self-reflection, resilience, and personal growth, detailing the challenges of military transition, mental health strug…

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