What happens when a devastating injury strips away your identity? In this powerful episode of Targeted Podcast, Atlas Aultman sits down with actor, athlete, lifeguard, public servant and animal rescue advocate David Chokachi for a raw conversation about discipline, suffering, recovery, mental health, resilience, purpose, fitness, Baywatch, and rebuilding yourself after hitting rock bottom. David shares untold stories from the global phenomenon Baywatch, his work rescuing animals through Wings of Rescue, his devastating Achilles injury, and the depression that followed — before discovering a new mindset through cold plunges, discipline, sunrise routines, fitness, and “stacking micro wins.”   This episode dives deep into: Baywatch behind-the-scenes stories Mental health & depression recovery Discipline vs motivation Cold plunges & recovery Fitness & longevity Animal rescue missions Masculinity & resilience Building better habits Early morning routines Injury recovery Breathwork & nature Hollywood pressure Purpose after suffering If you’re a man trying to rebuild yourself, improve your mindset, develop discipline, overcome setbacks, or become mentally stronger, this conversation will hit hard. 📍 Recorded in Hollywood / West Hollywood Studio SUBSCRIBE to Targeted Podcast for conversations with elite performers, veterans, athletes, actors, entrepreneurs, and people who’ve overcome extreme adversity. LINKS: Wings of Rescue - https://www.wingsofrescue.org/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/therealdavidchokachi Current Baywatch Teaser - https://deadline.com/2026/05/baywatch-teaser-fox-first-promo-rebooted-series-1236920194/   BE SURE TO CATCH THE NEW BAYWATCH on FOX. #DavidChokachi #Baywatch #TargetedPodcast #MentalHealth #Discipline #ColdPlunge #SelfImprovement #MensMentalHealth #AtlasAultman #Resilience YOUTUBE CHAPTERS IF YOU'D LIKE TO WATCH 00:00 – Intro 00:21 – Meeting David Chokachi 01:28 – Rescue Missions & Saving Dogs 01:50 – Flying Rescue Missions Across America 02:08 – Animal Rescue During Natural Disasters 02:15 - What Wings of Rescue work is like 04:49 – Joining Wings of Rescue 08:23 – Returning to Baywatch 09:52 – Behind the Scenes of Baywatch 10:58 – The Most Watched Show in the World (Baywatch) 13:00 - What happens after the show 13:43 – Fitness, Discipline & Longevity 17:42 – Why Motivation Isn’t Enough 18:00 - Talking knots and tying knots and the survival benefits 19:07 - David Chokachi's injury and how he overcame it 19:35 – Stacking Micro Wins 21:02 – Learning Through Suffering 21:20 – Achilles Injury & Depression 22:35 - Talking to doctors about fixing his Achilles - 6 weeks of brutal rehab 23:35 - First time in deep depression mode 24:32 – Recovery Through Cold Plunges 24:52 – Building New Habits 25:15 – Nature, Sunrise & Mental Health 26:07 – Becoming Stronger Through Adversity 27:27 – Wounds into wisdom, a discussion in reality 27:57 - Final Thoughts & Outro   SPECIAL OFFERS & SPONSORS: - Atlas Aultman’s FREE Book: atlasaultman.com - FIGHT SCRUB: All-natural disinfectant & soap – 10% off with code FIGHTSCRUBATLAS at getfightscrub.com - BUCKED UP Supplements: 20% off with code ATLAS25 at buckedup.com - LEADERS-KIT.com: Leadership training, coaching, and seminars to elevate your team or business - Targeted MERCH: https://blackeaglecustoms.us/collections/targeted-podcast - SPONSOR THIS SHOW/GUEST APPLICATIONS: [email protected]   Thank you for supporting TARGETED Podcast. Every watch/listen helps us grow, reach more champions, and bring you powerful life and mindset lessons from men who've won already. This isn't just another podcast, it's REAL-LIFE lessons for our growing community. Join us, or be left out. No matter what your choices - aim for excellence and STAY ON TARGET.