Michael “Sully” Sullivan on Community, Challenge and Purpose After Service | Security Halt! Podcast Ep. 461

Michael “Sully” Sullivan on Community, Challenge and Purpose After Service | Security Halt! Podcast Ep. 461

Let us know what you think! [https://www.buzzsprout.com/1113407/fan_mail/new] See Brian Regan live November 19 in Salt Lake City | Members Only Join the Six Club for $6/month to get access and support veteran entrepreneurs. https://warriorrising.org/6cslc/   How do veterans maintain the connection, challenge, and purpose that were once built into military life? Michael “Sully” Sullivan joins the conversation to discuss his journey from military service to leading Team RWB, an organization focused on enriching veterans' lives through community, physical activity, and meaningful connection. Sully explores why veteran support shouldn't begin only when someone reaches a crisis point. Instead, building relationships, maintaining physical fitness, finding new challenges, and becoming part of a strong community can help veterans navigate transition and continue building meaningful lives after service.   Listen now. Follow the show. Share this with the veteran or entrepreneur who needs to hear it.   Chapters: 00:00 Meet Michael “Sully” Sullivan  00:30 The Real Mission Behind Team RWB  01:25 Building Holistic Health After Service  02:58 Why Isolation Hits Veterans After Transition  04:09 How Sully Found Team RWB  06:01 The Origin of Team RWB  08:04 Building the Fayetteville Community  10:58 Staying Connected Through Every Stage of Service  13:05 Sully’s Transition Out of the Army  14:03 Finding the Next Mission  16:27 Service, Identity and Finding New Purpose  21:17 Are We Misunderstanding the Veteran Problem?  22:35 Measuring Veteran Impact With Real Data  27:24 Building Community, Not Victimhood  30:48 How Movement Opens the Door to Connection  34:18 Mentorship and Helping the Next Veteran  36:16 Changing the Veteran Narrative  41:17 Team RWB Is More Than a Running Club  48:28 How to Join Team RWB  50:54 Upcoming Team RWB Events and Challenges  55:01 Stay Connected, Stay Active, Keep Serving   Sponsored by: PRECISION WELLNESS GROUP  Use code: Security Halt Podcast 25  Website: https://www.precisionwellnessgroup.com/ [https://www.precisionwellnessgroup.com/] WARRIOR RISING Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wearewarriorrising/?hl=en [https://www.instagram.com/wearewarriorrising/?hl=en] Website: https://warriorrising.org/ [https://warriorrising.org/] Donate Today: https://warriorrising.org/?form=donate [https://warriorrising.org/?form=donate] SPECIAL FORCES FOUNDATION Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/specialforcesfoundation_/ [https://www.instagram.com/specialforcesfoundation_/] Website: https://specialforcesfoundation.org/ [https://specialforcesfoundation.org/] Request Help: https://specialforcesfoundation.org/get-support/ [https://specialforcesfoundation.org/get-support/]     Security Halt Media https://www.securityhaltmedia.com/ [https://www.securityhaltmedia.com/] Instagram: @securityhalt [https://www.instagram.com/securityhalt/] X: @SecurityHalt [https://twitter.com/SecurityHalt] Tik Tok: @security.halt.pod [https://www.tiktok.com/@security.halt.pod] LinkedIn: Deny Caballero [https://www.linkedin.com/in/denycaballero/]   Looking for custom handmade items, military memorabilia, or laser engraving? Contact Eric Gilgenast. Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/haus_gilgenast_woodworks_main/ [https://www.instagram.com/haus_gilgenast_woodworks_main/] Website: https://www.hausgilgenastwoodworks.com/ [https://www.hausgilgenastwoodworks.com/] SOF Heritage Designs Custom belt Buckles. Of the Regiment for the Regiment SOF-HD.Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sofhdesigns/ [https://www.instagram.com/sofhdesigns/] Support the show [https://www.buymeacoffee.com/sechaltpodcast] Produced by Security Halt Media

Fr. Stephen Gadberry on Faith, Prayer, Forgiveness and His Journey From Airman to Priest | Security Halt! Podcast Ep. 460

Let us know what you think! [https://www.buzzsprout.com/1113407/fan_mail/new] See Brian Regan live November 19 in Salt Lake City | Members Only Join the Six Club for $6/month to get access and support veteran entrepreneurs. https://warriorrising.org/6cslc/   How do you build a stronger relationship with God when life is filled with noise, distractions, struggles, and doubt? In this episode, Fr. Stephen Gadberry shares his journey from military service to the Catholic priesthood and the lessons he has learned about faith, silence, prayer, reconciliation, and spiritual discipline. From learning to sit quietly with God to praying for the people who have hurt us, Fr. Gadberry offers practical ways to develop a deeper spiritual life. He also addresses shame, feelings of unworthiness, confession, forgiveness, and why faith—like every other meaningful part of life—requires intentional practice.   Listen now. Follow the show. Share this with the veteran or entrepreneur who needs to hear it.   Chapters: 00:00 Meet Fr. Stephen Gadberry  01:55 From Military Service to the Priesthood  04:07 Leaning Into the Cross  06:01 Shame, Unworthiness and Confession  08:11 Why Silence Is Essential to Prayer  12:02 Starting Your Week With Faith  15:56 Discerning God's Call  19:59 Praying for Your Enemies  24:03 Making Time for Adoration  28:01 Practical Steps for Returning to Faith  33:12 Finding Your Spiritual Wingmen  36:54 Confession, Reconciliation and Healing  41:00 Community, Conflict and Respect  44:02 Seeing the Suffering in Others  47:54 Silence, Prayer and Daily Discipline  52:05 Moving Beyond Shame and Accepting Forgiveness  55:03 Final Thoughts With Fr. Stephen Gadberry   Sponsored by: Transcend Use my referral link to book a consultation for Peptide Therapy http://transcendcompany.com/DenyCaballero [http://transcendcompany.com/DenyCaballero] PRECISION WELLNESS GROUP  Use code: Security Halt Podcast 25  Website: https://www.precisionwellnessgroup.com/ [https://www.precisionwellnessgroup.com/] WARRIOR RISING Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wearewarriorrising/?hl=en [https://www.instagram.com/wearewarriorrising/?hl=en] Website: https://warriorrising.org/ [https://warriorrising.org/] Donate Today: https://warriorrising.org/?form=donate [https://warriorrising.org/?form=donate] SPECIAL FORCES FOUNDATION Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/specialforcesfoundation_/ [https://www.instagram.com/specialforcesfoundation_/] Website: https://specialforcesfoundation.org/ [https://specialforcesfoundation.org/] Request Help: https://specialforcesfoundation.org/get-support/ [https://specialforcesfoundation.org/get-support/]       Security Halt Media https://www.securityhaltmedia.com/ [https://www.securityhaltmedia.com/] Instagram: @securityhalt [https://www.instagram.com/securityhalt/] X: @SecurityHalt [https://twitter.com/SecurityHalt] Tik Tok: @security.halt.pod [https://www.tiktok.com/@security.halt.pod] LinkedIn: Deny Caballero [https://www.linkedin.com/in/denycaballero/]       Looking for custom handmade items, military memorabilia, or laser engraving? Contact Eric Gilgenast. Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/haus_gilgenast_woodworks_main/ [https://www.instagram.com/haus_gilgenast_woodworks_main/] Website: https://www.hausgilgenastwoodworks.com/ [https://www.hausgilgenastwoodworks.com/] SOF Heritage Designs Custom belt Buckles. Of the Regiment for the Regiment SOF-HD.Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sofhdesigns/ [https://www.instagram.com/sofhdesigns/] Support the show [https://www.buymeacoffee.com/sechaltpodcast] Produced by Security Halt Media

Cody Hightower: Building Platoon Daddy, Military Community and Life After Service | EP 459

Let us know what you think! [https://www.buzzsprout.com/1113407/fan_mail/new] See Brian Regan live November 19 in Salt Lake City | Members Only Join the Six Club for $6/month to get access and support veteran entrepreneurs. https://warriorrising.org/6cslc/   How do you turn military humor, shared experiences, and an online community into a brand that represents the people who actually serve? In Episode 459 of the Security Halt! Podcast, Deny Caballero sits down with Cody Hightower, founder of Platoon Daddy, to talk about his military career, the unexpected growth of Platoon Daddy, entrepreneurship, military transition, mental health, and the importance of creating a community where every service member can feel represented. What began as a meme page grew into something much bigger—a military-focused brand built around authenticity, shared experiences, and the people behind the uniform.   Listen now. Follow the show. Share this with the veteran or entrepreneur who needs to hear it.   Chapters: 00:00 Meet Cody Hightower, Founder of Platoon Daddy  02:05 Cody's Path Into the Military  05:23 Alaska and Learning to Operate in Extreme Cold  07:19 Deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan  09:26 Building a Business While Serving  14:12 How Platoon Daddy Started as a Meme Page  18:51 Representing Every Part of the Military  20:50 Building a Brand for Real Soldiers  24:17 Preparing for Military Transition  27:24 The Future of Platoon Daddy  36:38 Authenticity, Branding and Community  43:11 Mental Health and the Weight of Service  55:37 Don't Wait to Ask for Help  01:09:50 Preserving Military Stories and History  01:12:02 Final Thoughts and What's Next   Sponsored by: Transcend Use my referral link to book a consultation for Peptide Therapy http://transcendcompany.com/DenyCaballero [http://transcendcompany.com/DenyCaballero] Pure Liberty Labs Use Code: SECURITY_HALT_10 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/purelibertylabs/ [https://www.instagram.com/purelibertylabs/] Website: https://purelibertylabs.com/ [https://purelibertylabs.com/] PRECISION WELLNESS GROUP  Use code: Security Halt Podcast 25  Website: https://www.precisionwellnessgroup.com/ [https://www.precisionwellnessgroup.com/] WARRIOR RISING Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wearewarriorrising/?hl=en [https://www.instagram.com/wearewarriorrising/?hl=en] Website: https://warriorrising.org/ [https://warriorrising.org/] Donate Today: https://warriorrising.org/?form=donate [https://warriorrising.org/?form=donate] SPECIAL FORCES FOUNDATION Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/specialforcesfoundation_/ [https://www.instagram.com/specialforcesfoundation_/] Website: https://specialforcesfoundation.org/ [https://specialforcesfoundation.org/] Request Help: https://specialforcesfoundation.org/get-support/ [https://specialforcesfoundation.org/get-support/]       Security Halt Media https://www.securityhaltmedia.com/ [https://www.securityhaltmedia.com/] Instagram: @securityhalt [https://www.instagram.com/securityhalt/] X: @SecurityHalt [https://twitter.com/SecurityHalt] Tik Tok: @security.halt.pod [https://www.tiktok.com/@security.halt.pod] LinkedIn: Deny Caballero [https://www.linkedin.com/in/denycaballero/]       Looking for custom handmade items, military memorabilia, or laser engraving? Contact Eric Gilgenast. Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/haus_gilgenast_woodworks_main/ [https://www.instagram.com/haus_gilgenast_woodworks_main/] Website: https://www.hausgilgenastwoodworks.com/ [https://www.hausgilgenastwoodworks.com/] SOF Heritage Designs Custom belt Buckles. Of the Regiment for the Regiment SOF-HD.Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sofhdesigns/ [https://www.instagram.com/sofhdesigns/] Support the show [https://www.buymeacoffee.com/sechaltpodcast] Produced by Security Halt Media

Chasermcnuggets on Navy SEAL Training, Failure, Resilience & Finding Your Why | Security Halt! Ep. 458

Let us know what you think! [https://www.buzzsprout.com/1113407/fan_mail/new] See Brian Regan live November 19 in Salt Lake City | Members Only Join the Six Club for $6/month to get access and support veteran entrepreneurs. https://warriorrising.org/6cslc/ Sometimes you have to get rocked to grow. In Episode 458 of the Security Halt! Podcast, Deny Caballero sits down with , “Chasermcnuggets,” for a raw, hilarious, and surprisingly introspective conversation about military training, adversity, resilience, and finding purpose when life doesn't go according to plan. Chasermcnuggets, shares how his journey took him from Texas college life to joining the Navy and pursuing the SEAL pipeline. What followed was a collision of brutal training, COVID-era chaos, injuries, hospital visits, setbacks, and experiences that forced him to confront why he was there in the first place. But this episode isn't simply another story about military training. Chasermcnuggets and Deny dig into what happens when failure forces you to reevaluate your identity, why suffering can become one of life's greatest teachers, and why having a strong enough “why” matters when motivation disappears. They also explore the role of humor in surviving difficult situations, the importance of authenticity, the camaraderie created through shared adversity, and how lessons learned through military service can carry into the next chapter of life. Chasermcnuggets story is a reminder that growth doesn't always come from accomplishing the original mission. Sometimes it comes from getting knocked down, figuring out what the experience was trying to teach you, and moving forward with a better understanding of yourself. Listen now. Follow the show. Share this with the veteran or entrepreneur who needs to hear it. Chapters 00:00 Meet “Chasermcnuggets” 01:56 From Texas College Life to Chasing the SEAL Teams 04:00 The Chaos and Comedy of BUD/S Prep 08:06 Navy SEAL Training During COVID 12:01 Authenticity, Leadership, and Mental Resilience 19:47 Injuries, Hospital Visits, and Getting Rocked 30:08 Failure, Perspective, and Lessons From Military Service Sponsored by:  Transcend Use my referral link to book a consultation for Peptide Therapy http://transcendcompany.com/DenyCaballero Pure Liberty Labs Use Code: SECURITY_HALT_10 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/purelibertylabs/ Website: https://purelibertylabs.com/ PRECISION WELLNESS GROUP  Use code: Security Halt Podcast 25 Website: https://www.precisionwellnessgroup.com/ WARRIOR RISING Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wearewarriorrising/?hl=en Website: https://warriorrising.org/ Donate Today: https://warriorrising.org/?form=donate SPECIAL FORCES FOUNDATION Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/specialforcesfoundation_/ Website: https://specialforcesfoundation.org/ Request Help: https://specialforcesfoundation.org/get-support/ Security Halt Media https://www.securityhaltmedia.com/ Instagram: @securityhalt X: @SecurityHalt Tik Tok: @security.halt.pod LinkedIn: Deny Caballero Looking for custom handmade items, military memorabilia, or laser engraving? Contact Eric Gilgenast. Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/haus_gilgenast_woodworks_main/ Website:  SOF Heritage Designs Custom belt Buckles. Of the Regiment for the Regiment SOF-HD.Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sofhdesigns/ Support the show [https://www.buymeacoffee.com/sechaltpodcast] Produced by Security Halt Media

Mark Kingsboro on Brain Health, Trauma Recovery, and the Aurelius Program | Security Halt! Podcast Ep. 457

Let us know what you think! [https://www.buzzsprout.com/1113407/fan_mail/new] See Brian Regan live November 19 in Salt Lake City | Members Only Join the Six Club for $6/month to get access and support veteran entrepreneurs. https://warriorrising.org/6cslc/   For many veterans, the war doesn't end when they come home. The effects of blast exposure, traumatic experiences, disrupted sleep, physical injuries, and years of operating under extreme stress can follow service members long after they leave the military. In Episode 457 of the Security Halt! Podcast, Deny Caballero sits down with Mark Kingsboro to discuss his military journey, his own battle after service, and the experiences that ultimately led to the creation of the Aurelius Program. Mark shares an intensely personal turning point in his life and explains how his experience changed the way he thought about mental health, brain health, and recovery. Rather than focusing on one symptom or one treatment, the Aurelius approach looks at multiple aspects of wellness. Mark discusses modalities such as hyperbaric oxygen and TMS alongside foundational practices including sleep, nutrition, fasting, movement, physical fitness, community, and purpose. The conversation also explores something equally important: vulnerability. Mark and Deny discuss why veterans and first responders often struggle to admit when something is wrong, why sharing our experiences matters, and how helping one person recover can create hope for countless others.     Listen now. Follow the show. Share this with the veteran or entrepreneur who needs to hear it.   Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Mark Kingsboro and the Aurelius Program 02:11 The Courage to Serve and Share Your Story 22:29 A Near-Death Experience and Turning Point 45:32 Progress in Emotional Processing and Mental Health 48:39 How to Access the Aurelius Program and Support Veterans       Sponsored by: Transcend Use my referral link to book a consultation for Peptide Therapy http://transcendcompany.com/DenyCaballero [http://transcendcompany.com/DenyCaballero] Pure Liberty Labs Use Code: SECURITY_HALT_10 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/purelibertylabs/ [https://www.instagram.com/purelibertylabs/] Website: https://purelibertylabs.com/ [https://purelibertylabs.com/] PRECISION WELLNESS GROUP  Use code: Security Halt Podcast 25  Website: https://www.precisionwellnessgroup.com/ [https://www.precisionwellnessgroup.com/] WARRIOR RISING Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wearewarriorrising/?hl=en [https://www.instagram.com/wearewarriorrising/?hl=en] Website: https://warriorrising.org/ [https://warriorrising.org/] Donate Today: https://warriorrising.org/?form=donate [https://warriorrising.org/?form=donate] SPECIAL FORCES FOUNDATION Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/specialforcesfoundation_/ [https://www.instagram.com/specialforcesfoundation_/] Website: https://specialforcesfoundation.org/ [https://specialforcesfoundation.org/] Request Help: https://specialforcesfoundation.org/get-support/ [https://specialforcesfoundation.org/get-support/]       Security Halt Media https://www.securityhaltmedia.com/ [https://www.securityhaltmedia.com/] Instagram: @securityhalt [https://www.instagram.com/securityhalt/] X: @SecurityHalt [https://twitter.com/SecurityHalt] Tik Tok: @security.halt.pod [https://www.tiktok.com/@security.halt.pod] LinkedIn: Deny Caballero [https://www.linkedin.com/in/denycaballero/]       Looking for custom handmade items, military memorabilia, or laser engraving? Contact Eric Gilgenast. Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/haus_gilgenast_woodworks_main/ [https://www.instagram.com/haus_gilgenast_woodworks_main/] Website:  SOF Heritage Designs Custom belt Buckles. Of the Regiment for the Regiment SOF-HD.Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sofhdesigns/ [https://www.instagram.com/sofhdesigns/] Support the show [https://www.buymeacoffee.com/sechaltpodcast] Produced by Security Halt Media