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Team Never Quit

Team Never Quit

Marcus Luttrell

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Each week join Retired Navy SEAL and Lone Survivor Marcus Luttrell, Melanie Luttrell, and Producer Hunter Juneau as they’ll take you into the "briefing room" to chat with incredible guests who share their greatest never quit stories. This humorous, heartfelt, and entertaining podcast is changing lives and has become a beacon of hope and resilience to those who are facing the impossible. One of the best ways we can support our community is to share their stories so that we might inspire others to Never Quit.

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Rodney Magallan: Navy SEAL To CIA Operative, 35 Years in High-Stakes Protection
DEC 18, 2024
Rodney Magallan: Navy SEAL To CIA Operative, 35 Years in High-Stakes Protection
<div> <strong>In the Line of Duty: Rodney Magallan’s Legacy in Protective Operations</strong><br> <br> In this week’s Team Never Quit episode, Marcus and Melanie welcome Rodney Magallan, a distinguished expert in protective operations and personal security with an unparalleled career spanning over 35 years. From his early days as a Navy SEAL to his pivotal roles with the U.S. Marshals, CIA, and corporate executive protection, Rodney has operated in some of the world’s most challenging environments.<br> Join us as Rodney shares his journey through completing BUDS (Basic Underwater Demolition/SEAL) training, his deployments with SEAL Team 4 and later SEAL Team 6, where he became a leader in cutting-edge maritime capabilities, transitioning into federal law enforcement as a U.S. Marshal and training protective agents with the CIA's Global Response Staff. Leading executive protection teams in both corporate and private sectors. Commanding special operations teams in high-stakes, non-permissive environments. <br> Rodney’s extensive accolades include the Defense Meritorious Service Medal, multiple Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medals, and the CIA’s Exceptional Performance Award. Beyond his operational expertise, he’s a certified firearms instructor, a martial arts apprentice, and a mentor to the next generation of security professionals. Rodney brings to the table leadership lessons from a career built on discipline, adaptability, and service.<br> Tune in for a riveting conversation with one of the most seasoned experts in the field of personal security and protective operations. Whether you’re in the industry or simply intrigued by high-stakes security, this episode is a must-listen.<br> <br> <strong>In This Episode You Will Hear:</strong><br> • People don’t believe me when I tell them that the first time that live bullets were coming my way – it was uneventful. (6:27)<br> • When I went to Jumpmaster school, it was easy because 18 Delta just drove that process into me. (11;07)<br> • In 2000, we found out that my mother was one of 17 heirs to 160,000 acres of land and gold. (13:40)<br> • I thought being on the Teams and running hard was what I was supposed to do. I realize now that family matters. (16:49)<br> • We’re all gonna do a swim test to qualify for SEALS or diver. Hey, we’re gonna do the sidestroke. And I’m like “What’s the sidestroke?” I’d never even heard of the sidestroke. (22:34)<br> • I don’t see myself as cool. I just see it as something I did. Every time I do something else, I’m not gonna quit. If I commit to it, I’m gonna do it to the best of my ability. (28:22)<br> • You matter, and you can do it. You choose if you’re gonna let them beat you down, or motivate you. You can do it. (32:17)<br> • No one could hurt me more than my mom. (32:26)<br> • I actually lied and said I spoke Spanish. That’s how I got to Team 4. (36:19)<br> • AIDS was huge back in the 80s and 90s. AIDS is gonna kill you. You couldn’t do mouth-to-mouth unless you had a pocket mask. (43:44)<br> • [Melanie] Q: Your total service time is what?  A: 35 ½ years. (65:44)<br> • II you go make and look at all the decisions I made, all but one, to go to the CIA, that was the only one where “I gotta get back to war. My brothers are there. “All the rest of ‘em were, “I wanted to provide. I wanted to be a good husband. I want to be a good dad. (81:05)<br> • When I interviewed with Walmart, there’s five of ‘em sitting there, and they’re asking me questions. And they’re like “What are your goals here at Walmart?” And I’m like “Well, I want to be a soccer dad.” And they started laughing. (81:22)<br> • [Marcus] Some guys have to switch into the life. We’re always in it. (91:34)<br> • You don’t have to be like me. Just be the best at what you say you are. (94:38)<br> • Don’t take a space that someone else wants, if you have no intentions on going and doing what you took the oath to do. (94:51)<br> • [Some guys get it the easy way, just living they get it. Some of us have to go out and bleed for it. (95:21)<br> <br> <strong>Socials:</strong><br> - Website: <a href="https://ballastbooks.com/purchase/tip-of-the-spear/">https://ballastbooks.com/purchase/tip-of-the-spear/</a><br> <em><br> -</em> IG:<em> </em><a href="https://www.instagram.com/team_neverquit/#"><em>team_neverquit</em></a><em> , </em><a href="https://www.instagram.com/marcusluttrell/#"><em>marcusluttrell</em></a><em> , </em><a href="https://www.instagram.com/melanieluttrell/#"><em>melanieluttrell</em></a><em> , </em><a href="https://www.instagram.com/huntero13/#"><em>huntero13</em></a><em><br> -  </em><a href="https://www.patreon.com/teamneverquit"><em><a href="https://www.patreon.com/teamneverquit">https://www.patreon.com/teamneverquit</a></em></a><em><br> </em><br> <strong>Sponsors:</strong><br> <em>   - </em><a href="http://navyfederal.org/"><em><a href="http://Navyfederal.org">Navyfederal.org</a></em></a><em>       <br>    - </em><a href="http://goodrx.com/TNQ"><em><a href="http://GoodRX.com/TNQ">GoodRX.com/TNQ</a></em></a><em><br>    - </em><a href="http://ghostbed.com/TNQ"><em><a href="http://ghostbed.com/TNQ">ghostbed.com/TNQ</a></em></a><em> [TNQ]<br> <br>   -  </em><a href="http://kalshi.com/TNQ"><em><a href="http://kalshi.com/TNQ">kalshi.com/TNQ</a></em></a><em><br>    - </em><a href="http://pxg.com/TNQ"><em><a href="http://PXG.com/TNQ">PXG.com/TNQ</a></em></a><em><br>   -  </em><a href="http://joinbilt.com/TNQ"><em><a href="http://joinbilt.com/TNQ">joinbilt.com/TNQ</a></em></a><em><br> <br>    - </em><a href="http://tonal.com/"><em><a href="http://Tonal.com">Tonal.com</a></em></a><em> [TNQ]<br> <br>   - </em><a href="http://greenlight.com/TNQ"><em><a href="http://greenlight.com/TNQ">greenlight.com/TNQ</a></em></a><em><br> <br>   - </em><a href="http://pdsdebt.com/TNQ"><em><a href="http://PDSDebt.com/TNQ">PDSDebt.com/TNQ</a></em></a><em><br>   - </em><a href="http://drinkag1.com/TNQ"><em><a href="http://drinkAG1.com/TNQ">drinkAG1.com/TNQ</a></em></a><em><br> <br>   - </em><a href="http://shadyrays.com/"><em><a href="http://Shadyrays.com">Shadyrays.com</a></em></a><em> [TNQ]<br>   - </em><a href="http://qualialife.com/TNQ"><em><a href="http://qualialife.com/TNQ">qualialife.com/TNQ</a></em></a><em> [TNQ]<br>   - </em><a href="http://hims.com/TNQ"><em><a href="http://Hims.com/TNQ">Hims.com/TNQ</a></em></a><em><br>   - </em><a href="http://shopify.com/TNQ"><em><a href="http://Shopify.com/TNQ">Shopify.com/TNQ</a></em></a><em><br> <br>   - </em><a href="http://aura.com/TNQ"><em><a href="http://Aura.com/TNQ">Aura.com/TNQ</a></em></a><em><br>   - </em><a href="http://moink.com/TNQ"><em><a href="http://Moink.com/TNQ">Moink.com/TNQ</a></em></a><em><br>   - </em><a href="http://policygenius.com/"><em><a href="http://Policygenius.com">Policygenius.com</a></em></a><em><br>   - </em><a href="http://takelean.com/"><em><a href="http://TAKELEAN.com">TAKELEAN.com</a></em></a><em> [TNQ]<br>   - </em><a href="http://usejoymode.com/"><em><a href="http://usejoymode.com">usejoymode.com</a></em></a><em> [TNQ]<br>   - </em><a href="http://shhtape.com/"><em><a href="http://Shhtape.com">Shhtape.com</a></em></a><em> [TNQ]</em><br> <br> <br> </div>
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97 MIN
Davey Lind: A Double Amputee Marine’s Journey from Combat Veteran to PXG and the Fairway
DEC 11, 2024
Davey Lind: A Double Amputee Marine’s Journey from Combat Veteran to PXG and the Fairway
<div> <strong>Resilience and Recon: The Inspiring Journey of Davey Lind<br> <br> </strong>In this week’s Team Never Quit episode, Marcus and Melanie meet with Master Sergeant Davey Lind, a United States Marine, combat veteran, and motivational leadership speaker whose life story is a testament to resilience, courage, and the power of perseverance.<br> <br> Born and raised in Titusville, Pennsylvania, Davey embarked on his military journey immediately after high school, joining the Marine Corps in 1989. Over the years, he honed his skills and leadership as a Recon Marine, serving in pivotal roles from scout to team leader and participating in key operations, including Desert Storm, Operation Enduring Freedom, and the Iraq War.<br> <br> On June 14, 2007, Davey’s life changed forever when a pressure plate IED in Iraq led to the loss of his legs below the knees. Incredibly, he took his first steps just two months after the injury and has continued to inspire others with his unyielding spirit and dedication to recovery and service.<br> <br> Today, Davey is a sought-after motivational speaker, sharing lessons learned from the battlefield and life, focusing on leadership, adaptability, and grit. He resides in Corona, California, with his wife Lisa and their four children, where he continues to make a difference in the private sector with his involvement with PXG Golf. It became a great outlet for him and something to look forward to. He is actively involved in helping veterans heal in the context of golf outings and they have made more friends and memories from various golf adventures.<br> <br> Join us as we dive into Davey’s incredible journey, from the challenges of combat to overcoming life-altering injuries and emerging as a beacon of strength and inspiration.<br> <br>  <strong>In This Episode You Will Hear:<br> </strong>• 35 in the Marine Corps, that’s old. (14:04)<br> • We were part of a surge in the summer of ’07, and my vehicle struck and activated a pressure plate IED. This IED went off directly underneath me, and from that blast I became a double leg amputee. (15:02)<br> • I rolled over on my back to try to use my left leg to push, and when I tried to do that, that’s when I realized my left leg was gone. (24:50)<br> • I’m married, I have kids, I have goals, and I was immediately aware of how challenging my life was gonna be. (25:17)<br> • As a platoon sergeant, I was armed with both a rifle and pistol. That pistol was on my hip, and I had the conscious thought to end my life right there. I could do it before they could finish working on me. (25:33)<br> • I had a very clear moment of calming, reflection of “everybody did their best.” I’m just gonna die here on the battlefield. (26:54)<br> • My initial assessment was “You’re gonna walk in about 10 months to a year. (33:32)<br> • Being in a wheelchair, even as a gunny, is like the kids table at Thanksgiving. Nobody’s talking to you; they’re talking about you. (35:08)<br> • There’s a great relationship you have to have with your prosthetic doctor. The fit has to be tight, but not too tight. Then there’s alignment. There’s a lot that goes into it. (37:39)<br> • Guys like me – a double leg amputee, I call guys that are single leg below the knee – we refer to that as a paper cut. (38:48)<br> • Perspective is everything. (39:35)<br> • I was able to retire though, which is important because I did a full 20 years, 6 months, and 3 days of active duty time. (46:15)<br> • In 2018 I got one of the greatest phone calls I’ve ever received. Kevin Hudson from PXG called me and said, “We got a program going on - PXG Heroes. If I help you with this program, do you think you could golf a little bit more, and talk about the program, and introduce people to PXG. Would you be willing to do that? (48:19)<br> • Golf is the only thing you can do competitively for the rest of your life. (62:45)<br> • [Marcus] In the beginning you wonder why you got hit. You got hit so you can show people what it’s like and stay up. (65:14) <br> <br> <strong>Socials:</strong><br> - Website: <a href="http://earlgranville.org/">http://www.daveylind.com/about.html</a><br> - Website: <a href="https://www.pxg.com/">https://www.pxg.com/</a> <br> - IG: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/davey_lind/#">davey_lind</a><br> - IG: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/pxg/#">pxg</a><br> <em><br> -</em> IG:<em> </em><a href="https://www.instagram.com/team_neverquit/#"><em>team_neverquit</em></a><em> , </em><a href="https://www.instagram.com/marcusluttrell/#"><em>marcusluttrell</em></a><em> , </em><a href="https://www.instagram.com/melanieluttrell/#"><em>melanieluttrell</em></a><em> , </em><a href="https://www.instagram.com/huntero13/#"><em>huntero13</em></a><em><br> -  </em><a href="https://www.patreon.com/teamneverquit"><em><a href="https://www.patreon.com/teamneverquit">https://www.patreon.com/teamneverquit</a></em></a><em><br> </em><br> <strong>Sponsors:</strong><br> <em>   - </em><a href="http://navyfederal.org/"><em><a href="http://Navyfederal.org">Navyfederal.org</a></em></a><em>       <br>    - </em><a href="http://goodrx.com/TNQ"><em><a href="http://GoodRX.com/TNQ">GoodRX.com/TNQ</a></em></a><em><br>    - </em><a href="http://ghostbed.com/TNQ"><em><a href="http://ghostbed.com/TNQ">ghostbed.com/TNQ</a></em></a><em> [TNQ]<br> <br>   -  </em><a href="http://kalshi.com/TNQ"><em><a href="http://kalshi.com/TNQ">kalshi.com/TNQ</a></em></a><em><br>    - </em><a href="http://pxg.com/TNQ"><em><a href="http://PXG.com/TNQ">PXG.com/TNQ</a></em></a><em><br>   -  </em><a href="http://joinbilt.com/TNQ"><em><a href="http://joinbilt.com/TNQ">joinbilt.com/TNQ</a></em></a><em><br> <br>    - </em><a href="http://tonal.com/"><em><a href="http://Tonal.com">Tonal.com</a></em></a><em> [TNQ]<br> <br>   - </em><a href="http://greenlight.com/TNQ"><em><a href="http://greenlight.com/TNQ">greenlight.com/TNQ</a></em></a><em><br> <br>   - </em><a href="http://pdsdebt.com/TNQ"><em><a href="http://PDSDebt.com/TNQ">PDSDebt.com/TNQ</a></em></a><em><br>   - </em><a href="http://drinkag1.com/TNQ"><em><a href="http://drinkAG1.com/TNQ">drinkAG1.com/TNQ</a></em></a><em><br> <br>   - </em><a href="http://shadyrays.com/"><em><a href="http://Shadyrays.com">Shadyrays.com</a></em></a><em> [TNQ]<br>   - </em><a href="http://qualialife.com/TNQ"><em><a href="http://qualialife.com/TNQ">qualialife.com/TNQ</a></em></a><em> [TNQ]<br>   - </em><a href="http://hims.com/TNQ"><em><a href="http://Hims.com/TNQ">Hims.com/TNQ</a></em></a><em><br>   - </em><a href="http://shopify.com/TNQ"><em><a href="http://Shopify.com/TNQ">Shopify.com/TNQ</a></em></a><em><br> <br>   - </em><a href="http://aura.com/TNQ"><em><a href="http://Aura.com/TNQ">Aura.com/TNQ</a></em></a><em><br>   - </em><a href="http://moink.com/TNQ"><em><a href="http://Moink.com/TNQ">Moink.com/TNQ</a></em></a><em><br>   - </em><a href="http://policygenius.com/"><em><a href="http://Policygenius.com">Policygenius.com</a></em></a><em><br>   - </em><a href="http://takelean.com/"><em><a href="http://TAKELEAN.com">TAKELEAN.com</a></em></a><em> [TNQ]<br>   - </em><a href="http://usejoymode.com/"><em><a href="http://usejoymode.com">usejoymode.com</a></em></a><em> [TNQ]<br>   - </em><a href="http://shhtape.com/"><em><a href="http://Shhtape.com">Shhtape.com</a></em></a><em> [TNQ]</em> </div>
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65 MIN
Earl Granville: A National Guard Hero’s Journey of Loss, Survival, & Triumph - Losing A Limb To A Roadside Bomb
DEC 4, 2024
Earl Granville: A National Guard Hero’s Journey of Loss, Survival, & Triumph - Losing A Limb To A Roadside Bomb
<div> <strong>Redefining Mindsets and Building Community</strong><br> In this week’s Team Never Quit Podcast, Marcus and Melanie’s guest is Earl Granville, a true testament to resilience, leadership, and the power of positive mindset. Earl shares his transformative journey from trauma to triumph, offering listeners insights into how to redefine their own mindset to create the space for positive shifts in life. He discusses stepping out of your comfort zone, becoming the leader you are meant to be, and the critical importance of building and maintaining a healthy community.</div> <br> <div>Earl’s story is nothing short of inspiring. Just two weeks into basic training at Fort Benning, GA, with his twin brother Joe, the tragic events of 9/11 unfolded, marking a pivotal moment in his life. Earl went on to serve nine years as an Infantryman in the Army National Guard, with multiple deployments to Bosnia, Iraq, and Afghanistan. During his final tour, Earl lost his left leg below the knee due to a roadside bomb, and tragically, he also lost two of his teammates, Major Scott Hagerty and Specialist Derek Holland, on that same day.</div> <br> <div>After the loss of his limb in combat and the passing of his brother Joe, who took his own life while serving on active duty, Earl discovered the power of a positive mindset and became a passionate advocate for mental health, physical fitness, and resilience. He continues his journey as a public speaker, traveling the country to share his story and motivate others to overcome challenges. In addition to speaking, Earl works with several non-profits like Operation Enduring Warrior, the Oscar Mike Foundation, and WarriorStrong, all of which help wounded veterans and law enforcement officers stay physically active post-injury.</div> <br> <div>Earl’s efforts have earned him numerous awards, including the 2018 Attorney General Heart So Big Award, the Junior Chamber International (JCI USA) TOYA Award, and the 2018 Daughters of the American Revolution Veterans Volunteer Award. He retired as a Staff Sergeant with multiple honors, including the Bronze Star, Purple Heart, and Combat Infantryman Badge.</div> <br> <div>Tune in to hear how Earl Granville's story of overcoming adversity and his commitment to positive change can inspire you to face your own challenges with resilience, build stronger connections, and lead a life of purpose.<br> <br> <strong>In This Episode You Will Hear:<br> </strong>• One good thing about these conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan is that we’ve had a lot of people in their 20s and 30s that were losing limbs that causes technology to be boosted. (3:48)<br> • The amputee’s best friend is your Allen wrench. (7:03)<br> • [At] NYPD, the culture today is like the modern day Vietnam veteran. (21:09)<br> • Joining the military made it about me. What can I get out of this? Sure – free college. But going to Iraq, I became an NCO, put in charge of people. I realized this isn’t about me, it’s about us. (37:27)<br> • There’s pride that people take when tragedy happens. It’s what the community does to honor those who aren’t here anymore. (42:52)<br> • I remember going over the headset talking to my guys like “Damn, it’s beautiful here, look at this green grass. Who’s water the grass in Afghanistan?” The next thing I remember, I saw nothing but black. (65:52)<br> • I was ejected out of my Humvee and I wasn’t wearing mu gunner’s harness which probably saved my life, because the roof peeled back like a tuna can. (70:04)<br> • Everything happened right in my situation. I really do feel that way. What do I have to complain about? (70:20)<br> • Afghans don’t have the will to fight. (76:26)<br> • Have you ever met an Afghan or an Iraqi with an Iraqi flag or an Afghan flag tattoo? (76:43)<br> • I went under for surgery on my hip, and I woke up in Germany, with a nurse pulling a breathing tube out of my throat. (79:02)<br> • Joe [my twin brother] seeing me in this state, says to me: “I shoulda just gone with you. (84:23)<br> • It’s not forever. I’m gonna get my independence back. I’m gonna be walking again, cause it’s not forever. (96:08)<br> • While on active duty, my twin brother, Staff Sergeant Joe Granville, takes his own life. (97:57)<br> • How do I get this second chance at life, and Joe [my twin brother] take his away? (98:08)<br> • Not every mental health situation with an armed forces service member is PTSD related. (109:00)<br> • The big thing people need is purpose – military or not. (110:29)<br> • I found this passion of physical fitness once again thanks to being introduced to Crossfit. (120:41)<br> • People you surround yourself with, I truly believe, makes who you are. (125:15)<br> <br> <strong>Socials:</strong><br> - Website: <a href="http://earlgranville.org">earlgranville.org</a><br> - IG: Earlgranville<br> - <a href="http://Enduringwarrior.org">Enduringwarrior.org</a><br> - Oscar mike foundation<br> <a href="http://Oscarmike.org">Oscarmike.org</a><br> - warriorstrongink<br> <em><br> -</em> IG:<em> </em><a href="https://www.instagram.com/team_neverquit/#"><em>team_neverquit</em></a><em> , </em><a href="https://www.instagram.com/marcusluttrell/#"><em>marcusluttrell</em></a><em> , </em><a href="https://www.instagram.com/melanieluttrell/#"><em>melanieluttrell</em></a><em> , </em><a href="https://www.instagram.com/huntero13/#"><em>huntero13</em></a><em><br> -  </em><a href="https://www.patreon.com/teamneverquit"><em><a href="https://www.patreon.com/teamneverquit">https://www.patreon.com/teamneverquit</a></em></a><em><br> </em><br> <strong>Sponsors:</strong><br> <em>   - </em><a href="http://navyfederal.org/"><em><a href="http://Navyfederal.org">Navyfederal.org</a></em></a><em>       <br>    - </em><a href="http://goodrx.com/TNQ"><em><a href="http://GoodRX.com/TNQ">GoodRX.com/TNQ</a></em></a><em><br>   -  </em><a href="http://kalshi.com/TNQ"><em><a href="http://kalshi.com/TNQ">kalshi.com/TNQ</a></em></a><em><br>    - </em><a href="http://pxg.com/TNQ"><em><a href="http://PXG.com/TNQ">PXG.com/TNQ</a></em></a><em><br>   -  </em><a href="http://joinbilt.com/TNQ"><em><a href="http://joinbilt.com/TNQ">joinbilt.com/TNQ</a></em></a><em><br> <br>    - </em><a href="http://tonal.com/"><em><a href="http://Tonal.com">Tonal.com</a></em></a><em> [TNQ]<br> <br>   - </em><a href="http://greenlight.com/TNQ"><em><a href="http://greenlight.com/TNQ">greenlight.com/TNQ</a></em></a><em><br> <br>   - </em><a href="http://pdsdebt.com/TNQ"><em><a href="http://PDSDebt.com/TNQ">PDSDebt.com/TNQ</a></em></a><em><br>   - </em><a href="http://drinkag1.com/TNQ"><em><a href="http://drinkAG1.com/TNQ">drinkAG1.com/TNQ</a></em></a><em><br> <br>    - </em><a href="http://ghostbed.com/TNQ"><em><a href="http://ghostbed.com/TNQ">ghostbed.com/TNQ</a></em></a><em> [TNQ]<br> <br>   - </em><a href="http://shadyrays.com/"><em><a href="http://Shadyrays.com">Shadyrays.com</a></em></a><em> [TNQ]<br>   - </em><a href="http://qualialife.com/TNQ"><em><a href="http://qualialife.com/TNQ">qualialife.com/TNQ</a></em></a><em> [TNQ]<br>   - </em><a href="http://hims.com/TNQ"><em><a href="http://Hims.com/TNQ">Hims.com/TNQ</a></em></a><em><br>   - </em><a href="http://shopify.com/TNQ"><em><a href="http://Shopify.com/TNQ">Shopify.com/TNQ</a></em></a><em><br> <br>   - </em><a href="http://aura.com/TNQ"><em><a href="http://Aura.com/TNQ">Aura.com/TNQ</a></em></a><em><br>   - </em><a href="http://moink.com/TNQ"><em><a href="http://Moink.com/TNQ">Moink.com/TNQ</a></em></a><em><br>   - </em><a href="http://policygenius.com/"><em><a href="http://Policygenius.com">Policygenius.com</a></em></a><em><br>   - </em><a href="http://takelean.com/"><em><a href="http://TAKELEAN.com">TAKELEAN.com</a></em></a><em> [TNQ]<br>   - </em><a href="http://usejoymode.com/"><em><a href="http://usejoymode.com">usejoymode.com</a></em></a><em> [TNQ]<br>   - </em><a href="http://shhtape.com/"><em><a href="http://Shhtape.com">Shhtape.com</a></em></a><em> [TNQ]</em> </div>
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139 MIN
Taylor Cavanaugh: Rising From Rock Bottom – A Journey Through Jail, the SEAL Teams, and the French Foreign Legion
NOV 27, 2024
Taylor Cavanaugh: Rising From Rock Bottom – A Journey Through Jail, the SEAL Teams, and the French Foreign Legion
<div> <strong>From the depths of despair to unparalleled heights of personal redemption.<br> </strong><br> This week, Marcus and Melanie meet with Taylor Cavanaugh, whose story is one of grit, resilience, and transformation. A former Navy SEAL turned French Foreign Legionnaire, Taylor is the only person to hold this unique distinction. His journey has taken him from jail cells to homelessness and even suicidal thoughts, only to find salvation through discipline and a clear sense of purpose.<br> <br> In this episode, you’ll hear firsthand about Taylor’s turbulent path from becoming a Navy SEAL to being kicked out of the U.S. military; How a spiral of pleasure-chasing and lack of purpose led to hitting rock bottom; The life-changing moment of clarity that led him to France and the French Foreign Legion; The rigorous discipline and mental fortification that helped him rebuild his life, and practical insights on how to unlearn self-sabotaging behaviors, cultivate inner peace, and align daily habits with your long-term vision.<br> <br> Taylor is committed to teaching others how to reclaim their lives by building a strong body, mind, and spirit. He shares actionable strategies to create a beautiful life through discipline, mindfulness, and purposeful choices. His story is a powerful reminder that no matter how far you’ve fallen, redemption is possible through perseverance, discipline, and self-reflection.<br> <br> <strong>In This Episode You Will Hear:<br> </strong>• I remember the day and the moment I wanted to be a SEAL. I was 7, and I was on the hill at Point Loma, and I go “Hey dad, what’s that?” “Those are SEALS training in the bay. From that point on, I was in the library and Blockbuster getting the VHS tapes. I couldn’t get enough of it. (10:41)<br> • I was really good on the field with all that training, but the minute I got off the field, I lost my discipline. (11:50)<br> • If anybody’s aware of how BUDS is, it’s like a living organism. (21:48) <br> • I hit a guy in a bar – one time. That one punch changed the trajectory of my life, because I broke his orbital eye socket. (29:32)<br> • I’m no victim. I knew it was against the rules. I did it, and I brought heat on myself. That’s why the commanding officer at Team 7 gave me a general discharge. (34:03)<br> • I started stacking some bad habits. Without building my self-worth. No alignment with God.<br> I had lost my identity. (35:41)<br> • Nobody could tell me anything, because “Hey look at all the external stuff,” but internally I was in chaos. (36:09)<br> • You can’t bend reality that long. (36:51)<br> • I was just tired of trying. Then I had this moment. Reset man… It was that moment where I said “Fuck it. I’m going to the French Foreign Legion.” (37:36)<br> • If you serve your time, you can get French citizenship. (39:01)<br> • It was psychologically challenging. You’re also alone. I lost my life. (43:30)<br> • They gave me a fake French passport with a fake name: Trent Clayson. (43:47)<br> • 150 nations are represented in the foreign legion. (47:54)<br> • If they hear you speaking English, they’re gonna reprimand you. Give you a little extra love. (50:53)<br> • I started ratcheting up my discipline. Getting up at 3:30 in the morning. Training. Doing my macros. Reading the scripture. Really started going internal with it. I stated to feel better. (69:50)<br> • I’m a conduit. I gotta hold myself to a higher standard. (71:10)<br> • I didn’t expect to do Rambo shit. I want to use it as a vehicle for self-development. (72:32)<br> • We have rear view mirrors, to glance back to situational awareness, but that’s why it’s a lot smaller. (75:55)<br> • Even professional athletes have coaches. (78:31)<br> <br> <strong>Socials:</strong><br> - Website: <a href="https://www.taylorcavanaugh.com/">https://www.taylorcavanaugh.com/</a><br> <br> - IG: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/tcavofficial?igsh=YTQwZjQ0NmI0OA%3D%3D&amp;utm_source=qr">https://www.instagram.com/tcavofficial</a><br> <br> - Youtube: <a href="https://youtube.com/@tcavofficial?si=0el4n2QOmOeojjeN">https://youtube.com/@tcavofficial</a><br> <br> <em><br> -</em> IG:<em> </em><a href="https://www.instagram.com/team_neverquit/#"><em>team_neverquit</em></a><em> , </em><a href="https://www.instagram.com/marcusluttrell/#"><em>marcusluttrell</em></a><em> , </em><a href="https://www.instagram.com/melanieluttrell/#"><em>melanieluttrell</em></a><em> , </em><a href="https://www.instagram.com/huntero13/#"><em>huntero13</em></a><em><br> -  </em><a href="https://www.patreon.com/teamneverquit"><em><a href="https://www.patreon.com/teamneverquit">https://www.patreon.com/teamneverquit</a></em></a><em><br> </em><br> <strong>Sponsors:</strong><br> <em>   - </em><a href="http://navyfederal.org/"><em><a href="http://Navyfederal.org">Navyfederal.org</a></em></a><em>       <br>    - </em><a href="http://goodrx.com/TNQ"><em><a href="http://GoodRX.com/TNQ">GoodRX.com/TNQ</a></em></a><em><br>   -  </em><a href="http://kalshi.com/TNQ"><em><a href="http://kalshi.com/TNQ">kalshi.com/TNQ</a></em></a><em><br>    - </em><a href="http://pxg.com/TNQ"><em><a href="http://PXG.com/TNQ">PXG.com/TNQ</a></em></a><em><br>   -  </em><a href="http://joinbilt.com/TNQ"><em><a href="http://joinbilt.com/TNQ">joinbilt.com/TNQ</a></em></a><em><br> <br>    - </em><a href="http://tonal.com/"><em><a href="http://Tonal.com">Tonal.com</a></em></a><em> [TNQ]<br> <br>   - </em><a href="http://greenlight.com/TNQ"><em><a href="http://greenlight.com/TNQ">greenlight.com/TNQ</a></em></a><em><br> <br>   - </em><a href="http://pdsdebt.com/TNQ"><em><a href="http://PDSDebt.com/TNQ">PDSDebt.com/TNQ</a></em></a><em><br>   - </em><a href="http://drinkag1.com/TNQ"><em><a href="http://drinkAG1.com/TNQ">drinkAG1.com/TNQ</a></em></a><em><br> <br>    - </em><a href="http://ghostbed.com/TNQ"><em><a href="http://ghostbed.com/TNQ">ghostbed.com/TNQ</a></em></a><em> [TNQ]<br> <br>   - </em><a href="http://shadyrays.com/"><em><a href="http://Shadyrays.com">Shadyrays.com</a></em></a><em> [TNQ]<br>   - </em><a href="http://qualialife.com/TNQ"><em><a href="http://qualialife.com/TNQ">qualialife.com/TNQ</a></em></a><em> [TNQ]<br>   - </em><a href="http://hims.com/TNQ"><em><a href="http://Hims.com/TNQ">Hims.com/TNQ</a></em></a><em><br>   - </em><a href="http://shopify.com/TNQ"><em><a href="http://Shopify.com/TNQ">Shopify.com/TNQ</a></em></a><em><br> <br>   - </em><a href="http://aura.com/TNQ"><em><a href="http://Aura.com/TNQ">Aura.com/TNQ</a></em></a><em><br>   - </em><a href="http://moink.com/TNQ"><em><a href="http://Moink.com/TNQ">Moink.com/TNQ</a></em></a><em><br>   - </em><a href="http://policygenius.com/"><em><a href="http://Policygenius.com">Policygenius.com</a></em></a><em><br>   - </em><a href="http://takelean.com/"><em><a href="http://TAKELEAN.com">TAKELEAN.com</a></em></a><em> [TNQ]<br>   - </em><a href="http://usejoymode.com/"><em><a href="http://usejoymode.com">usejoymode.com</a></em></a><em> [TNQ]<br>   - </em><a href="http://shhtape.com/"><em><a href="http://Shhtape.com">Shhtape.com</a></em></a><em> [TNQ]<br> </em><br> </div>
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Kegan "SMurF" Gill: The Fighter Pilot Who Survived The Fastest Ejection, Surviving The Sound Barrier & PTSD
NOV 20, 2024
Kegan "SMurF" Gill: The Fighter Pilot Who Survived The Fastest Ejection, Surviving The Sound Barrier & PTSD
<div> <strong>Fighter Pilot Survival: Kegan Gill's Battle Beyond the Battlefield<br> <br> </strong>In this extraordinary episode, Marcus and Melanie meet with retired U.S. Navy Fighter Pilot Kegan Gill, whose story is nothing short of miraculous. Kegan survived a catastrophic ejection from his aircraft during a training mission over the Atlantic Ocean, where he ejected directly into the sound barrier. The injuries he sustained in that moment were severe enough to kill most people – his limbs torn apart and a traumatic brain injury among them. But Kegan's ordeal was only beginning.<br> <br> Plunged into the icy waters of the Atlantic with his parachute still attached, his wetsuit torn, and his arms unable to move, Kegan was forced to endure a two-hour battle with hypothermia as rescue teams raced to find him. Miraculously, his hypothermic state prevented fatal blood loss. Following this harrowing experience, Kegan faced months of grueling recovery, eventually achieving a perfect Physical Fitness Test score and returning to flight duty.<br> <br> However, Kegan’s journey didn’t end with physical recovery. He began experiencing severe psychotic episodes due to his brain injury, leading to a stint in a VA Mental Health Facility. Pharmaceutical treatments only worsened his symptoms, and he endured dehumanizing treatment from caregivers who misunderstood his unique needs.<br> <br> Now, Kegan is finding renewed hope through alternative treatments for brain health. Through the Warrior Angels Foundation, he has discovered the power of nutraceutical and hormonal interventions, offering a glimmer of healing. Beyond his personal health battles, Kegan is a dedicated father and husband, working tirelessly to support his young family.<br> <br> Join us as Kegan opens up about his incredible journey of survival, resilience, and healing. His story is as inspiring as it is shocking – a testament to human strength and the will to overcome even the darkest of circumstances.<br> <br> Tune in to hear a story of grit, determination, and the relentless pursuit of healing against all odds.<br> <br> <strong>In This Episode You Will Hear:<br> </strong>• When I was about 10 years old, my family had a friend that had a Cessna, and he took me up on this lawnmower with wings, and we went buzzing around, and it felt like a freakin’ rocket ship. I absolutely loved being above the earth, and I felt so free. (6:26)<br> • In May of 2012, I graduated as a winged aviator, and I got those wings pinned on my chest. (23:30)<br> • [Marcus] It’s an absolute transition into a different human being the minute those wings touch your chest. (23:52)<br> • [In flight school] you showed up there, and you had your wings, and you thought you made it. They made it very clear you have not made anything yet. (26:30)<br> • It just so happened on this day there was a 16 foot, 3,500 pound Great White Shark named Mary Lee directly under my airspace, and my buddy pointed out, “ Hey man, Today would be a terrible day to eject,” and an hour after having that conversation, I found myself out on what turned into a pretty freaking wild experience. (36:13)<br> • [Melanie] Q: Is it common to eject?”  [Keegan] A: It happens more than you hear about in the news. We lose a few naval fighter jets every year to mishaps. (37:06)<br> • When you show up at flight school, they say “Look to your left and look to your right. One of you is gonna have a serious mishap or be dead choosing this job. Are you sure you wanna be here?” (37:39)<br> • You think you’re invincible, and you don’t really think anything of it. (37:54)<br> • Keegan tells the detailed story of that fateful day. (Starting at 41:16)<br> • When I punched out, I got the initial blast from the ejection seat, and then immediately impacted the sound barrier with my body. At that speed, the human body is not aerodynamic. (50:53)<br> • The aircraft impacted the water so fast, it just vaporized. (52:45)<br> • They ended up wheeling me in, and treated me for severe hyperthermia. They took my core body temperature. I was at 87 degrees. [Marcus] “That should’ve killed you.” (60:09)<br> • One of the more senior guys takes me into his office and he goes: “Congratulations, Lieutenant Gill. If you can figure out how to get your body working again, we’ll get you back in a Super Hornet. (68:09)<br> • My brain was just not working the way it was supposed to from TBI (Traumatic Brain Injury). (74:59)<br> • I had a deep sense of betrayal from all that thought I had served. To see the treatment, it seemed like everything I was fighting for was a joke. (89:21)<br> • I’ve had a number of psychedelic-assisted therapies that have been really helpful. (95:22)<br> • Ibogaine has been studied pretty thoroughly at this point. It’s showing that it triggers neuro-regeneration. 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