James Hills on Innovation, Veteran Entrepreneurship, and Building Tac Valve | Security Halt! Podcast Ep. 446

James Hills on Innovation, Veteran Entrepreneurship, and Building Tac Valve | Security Halt! Podcast Ep. 446

Let us know what you think! [https://www.buzzsprout.com/1113407/fan_mail/new] Security Halt’s Med Group - https://zcform.com/QA5Qs [https://zcform.com/QA5Qs] Click the link for a FREE consultation with My Med Team to see how we can help.    In Episode 446 of the Security Halt! Podcast, Deny Caballero sits down with former Green Beret, inventor, and entrepreneur James Hills to discuss the mindset required to innovate, launch products, and build a business after military service. James shares his journey from Special Forces to creating Tac Valve, discussing everything from product development and patenting to manufacturing, fundraising, networking, and overcoming setbacks. Throughout the conversation, he explains how military leadership, adaptability, and problem-solving became the foundation for his entrepreneurial success. Whether you're a veteran with a business idea or an entrepreneur looking for practical advice on bringing products to market, this episode delivers actionable lessons from someone who's lived the journey.   Listen now. Follow the show. Share this with the veteran or entrepreneur who needs to hear it.   Chapters: 00:00 Introduction and Background 03:05 The Journey to Service and Selection 05:59 Experiences in the Military and Innovation 08:54 The Birth of Inventions and Challenges 11:56 Transitioning from Military to Business 15:12 Pitching Ideas and Seeking Investors 18:02 Building Connections and Networking 21:09 The Importance of Brotherhood and Support 24:00 Lessons Learned and Moving Forward 31:44 The Journey Begins: Finding a Manufacturer 34:05 Building a Team: The Power of Connections 39:44 Innovating Water Solutions: The Tac Valve Story 43:10 Embracing the Entrepreneurial Struggle 46:21 Lessons for Veteran Entrepreneurs 51:08 Launching Tac Valve: Overcoming Challenges 56:10 The Road Ahead: Future Plans for Tac Valve     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/] Support the show [https://www.buymeacoffee.com/sechaltpodcast] Produced by Security Halt Media

Trevor Murray on Brotherhood, Combat, Mental Health, and Finding Purpose After Service | Security Halt! Podcast Ep. 445

Let us know what you think! [https://www.buzzsprout.com/1113407/fan_mail/new] Security Halt’s Med Group - https://zcform.com/QA5Qs [https://zcform.com/QA5Qs] Click the link for a FREE consultation with My Med Team to see how we can help.    How do you carry the weight of combat, loss, and sacrifice while building a meaningful life after military service? In Episode 445 of the Security Halt! Podcast, Deny Caballero sits down with former Green Beret Trevor Murray for an honest conversation about brotherhood, combat, resilience, mental health, and the lifelong pursuit of healing. Trevor reflects on his journey from growing up in Texas to serving in the U.S. Army Special Forces, sharing lessons learned from high-tempo combat deployments, the emotional toll of losing teammates, and the responsibility every Green Beret carries to honor those who came before them. Together, Deny and Trevor explore what it means to "suffer well," embrace vulnerability, and find purpose beyond the military. This episode is a powerful conversation for veterans, first responders, and anyone navigating adversity while searching for hope, faith, and connection.   Listen now. Follow the show. Share this with the veteran or entrepreneur who needs to hear it.   Chapters: 00:00 Introduction and Accomplishments 00:57 Trevor's Early Life and Influences 02:48 Military Journey and Becoming a Green Beret 06:04 Combat Experiences and Lessons Learned 14:03 The Impact of Loss and Suffering 19:54 Transitioning from Military to Civilian Life 25:00 Mental Health and Healing in the Veteran Community 30:55 The Importance of Vulnerability and Brotherhood 40:05 Transitioning from Military to Civilian Life 43:46 The Importance of Education and Self-Belief 50:49 Honoring a Fallen Comrade: The Incline Challenge 01:01:52 Building Brotherhood and Community Support 01:12:15 Faith and Resources for 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: 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

Operation Tabletop: Fighting Veteran Isolation One Game Night at a Time | Security Halt! Resource Monday

Let us know what you think! [https://www.buzzsprout.com/1113407/fan_mail/new] Security Halt’s Med Group - https://zcform.com/QA5Qs [https://zcform.com/QA5Qs] Click the link for a FREE consultation with My Med Team to see how we can help. In this Resource Monday episode of the Security Halt! Podcast, Deny Caballero spotlights Operation Tabletop, a veteran-led nonprofit founded by Seth Ewing that is tackling one of the biggest challenges facing the veteran community today—isolation. Inspired by his own journey through grief after losing his brother, Seth discovered that tabletop gaming created opportunities for authentic conversations, friendship, and healing. Today, Operation Tabletop is bringing veterans, active-duty service members, and community members together through game nights that foster connection, belonging, and support. As the organization expands beyond Northwest Florida and onto military installations across the country, every donation helps provide meals, tabletop games, and welcoming spaces where meaningful relationships can begin.   Listen now. Follow the show. Share this with the veteran or entrepreneur who needs to hear it.   Support Operation Table Top today! https://www.operationtabletop.org/ [https://www.operationtabletop.org/]  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/operation_tabletop/ [https://www.instagram.com/operation_tabletop/]   Chapters: 00:00 Introducing Operation Tabletop 00:39 Seth Ewing's Story and the Mission Behind the Nonprofit 01:35 How Tabletop Gaming Builds Veteran Community 02:24 Why Small Donations Create Big Impact 03:18 Fighting Veteran Isolation One Game Night at a Time 04:14 How You Can Support Operation Tabletop Today  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/] 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/] Support the show [https://www.buymeacoffee.com/sechaltpodcast] Produced by Security Halt Media

Scott Roessler on Psychedelic Therapy, PTSD Recovery, and Finding Purpose After Trauma | Security Halt! Podcast Ep. 444

Let us know what you think! [https://www.buzzsprout.com/1113407/fan_mail/new] Security Halt’s Med Group - https://zcform.com/QA5Qs [https://zcform.com/QA5Qs] Click the link for a FREE consultation with My Med Team to see how we can help.    Can psychedelic therapy help veterans heal from PTSD, trauma, and years of emotional pain? In Episode 444 of the Security Halt! Podcast, Deny Caballero sits down with retired Green Beret Scott Roessler for an honest conversation about trauma recovery, psychedelic-assisted therapy, faith, fatherhood, and rebuilding a meaningful life after military service. Scott shares how treatments like Ibogaine and 5-MeO-DMT became catalysts—not cures—for healing, helping him confront unresolved trauma, break destructive patterns, and reconnect with his family, purpose, and faith. Together, they explore the importance of integration, daily discipline, spirituality, and community in creating lasting transformation. Whether you're a veteran, first responder, or someone searching for hope after adversity, this episode offers practical insights into healing beyond survival.   Listen now. Follow the show. Share this with the veteran or entrepreneur who needs to hear it.   Chapters: 00:00 Fatherhood, Purpose, and the Beginning of Healing 01:50 Scott Roessler's Experience with 5-MeO-DMT 05:14 Military Trauma and Its Lasting Impact 11:48 Choosing Sobriety and Starting the Healing Journey 20:34 Rebuilding Family Relationships After Trauma 33:46 Letting Go of Ego and Embracing Change 36:11 How Ibogaine Supports PTSD Recovery 40:13 Setting Healthy Boundaries and Prioritizing Family 43:59 Faith, Spiritual Growth, and Healing 48:52 Building Daily Habits for Mental Wellness 01:01:10 Writing The Operator's Guide to the Universe and Helping Others Heal    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/] Support the show [https://www.buymeacoffee.com/sechaltpodcast] Produced by Security Halt Media

Brandon Arenas on Mental Health, Brotherhood, Faith, and Finding Purpose After Service | Security Halt! Podcast Ep. 443

Let us know what you think! [https://www.buzzsprout.com/1113407/fan_mail/new] Security Halt’s Med Group - https://zcform.com/QA5Qs [https://zcform.com/QA5Qs] Click the link for a FREE consultation with My Med Team to see how we can help.    What happens when the mission ends, the uniform comes off, and you're left searching for purpose? In Episode 443 of the Security Halt! Podcast, Deny Caballero sits down with former Green Beret Brandon Arenas for a powerful conversation about military transition, mental health, brotherhood, spirituality, and healing. Brandon shares his journey from aspiring Navy SEAL to Special Forces soldier, opening up about personal struggles, trauma, identity, and the lessons he learned through faith, vulnerability, and community. This episode explores the realities many veterans face after service—PTSD, isolation, guilt, loss of purpose, and the challenge of rebuilding life beyond the military. Brandon's story is a powerful reminder that healing begins when we stop suffering in silence and start leaning on others. Listen now. Follow the show. Share this with the veteran or entrepreneur who needs to hear it.   Chapters: 00:00 Why Brotherhood Matters After Military Service 03:02 Transitioning From the Military to Civilian Life 05:57 Building New Relationships and Support Systems 09:04 Brandon Arenas' Journey to Becoming a Green Beret 12:03 Overcoming Adversity and Personal Challenges 15:00 The Role of Mentorship in Recovery and Growth 18:06 Reflecting on Service and Finding Self-Worth 21:01 Why Shared Experiences Create Stronger Bonds 23:56 Finding Purpose Beyond the Uniform 26:37 Leadership, Encouragement, and Positive Impact 29:17 Defining Legacy and Meaningful Service 32:49 Understanding Your Place in the Brotherhood 35:40 Self-Acceptance and Personal Growth 39:17 Combat Experience, Trauma, and Perspective 43:34 Navigating Loss, Guilt, and Grief 46:50 Seeking Help and Beginning the Healing Process 54:52 Mental Health, Recovery, and Self-Discovery 57:32 Understanding PTSD in High Performers 01:00:21 Why Connection Saves Lives 01:02:33 Faith, Spirituality, and Personal Transformation 01:11:44 Mind, Body, and Spirit: A Holistic Approach to Healing 01:16:27 Finding Peace Through Faith and Community 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/] 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