Carlos Contreras on Resilience, Faith, and Building Success After Becoming a Green Beret | Security Halt! Podcast Ep. 451

Seth Ewing on Operation Tabletop, Veteran Mental Health, and Fighting Isolation Through Community | Security Halt! Podcast Ep. 452

Let us know what you think! [https://www.buzzsprout.com/1113407/fan_mail/new] What if the answer to veteran isolation wasn't another program—but another person sitting across the table? In Episode 452 of the Security Halt! Podcast, Deny Caballero sits down with Army veteran and Operation Tabletop founder Seth Ewing to discuss how tabletop gaming is helping veterans reconnect, rebuild relationships, and rediscover purpose after military service. What began as Seth's personal response to grief after losing his brother has evolved into a rapidly growing nonprofit that's creating safe spaces where veterans, active-duty service members, first responders, and families come together through shared experiences and meaningful conversations. This isn't just about games. It's about combating loneliness, preventing veteran suicide, strengthening communities, and reminding people that healing often begins with simply showing up. If you're a veteran, first responder, military family member, or someone passionate about mental health, this conversation demonstrates why community remains one of the most effective forms of prevention. Chapters: 00:00 Meet Seth Ewing and the Mission of Operation Tabletop 01:56 How Operation Tabletop Is Growing Across Northwest Florida 04:02 From Military Service to Nonprofit Leadership 07:05 Losing His Brother and Finding a New Purpose 10:03 Veteran Isolation, Mental Health, and Suicide Prevention 14:58 Why Tabletop Gaming Builds Stronger Communities 20:01 Finding Purpose After Military Service 25:15 Vulnerability, Brotherhood, and Asking for Help 30:13 Growing a Grassroots Movement That Saves Lives 35:00 Leadership, Burnout, and Serving Others Sustainably 39:51 The Future of Operation Tabletop 44:53 How You Can Support the Mission 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] Support the show [https://www.buymeacoffee.com/sechaltpodcast] Produced by Security Halt Media

Mac Parkman Foundation: Protecting Brains, Saving Lives, and Changing the Future of Brain Health | Security Halt! Resource Monday

Let us know what you think! [https://www.buzzsprout.com/1113407/fan_mail/new] In this Resource Monday episode of the Security Halt! Podcast, Deny Caballero shines a spotlight on the Mac Parkman Foundation, a nonprofit leading the fight against repetitive brain trauma and invisible brain injuries affecting veterans, athletes, first responders, and countless families. Created in memory of Mac Parkman, the Foundation is transforming tragedy into action by raising awareness about repetitive head impacts, advancing brain health education, supporting research, and advocating for better prevention and treatment of traumatic brain injuries. Deny also discusses the Foundation's growing community initiatives—including the Brain Health Golf Open—which help fund programs dedicated to protecting brains and improving lives. If you're a parent, coach, veteran, service member, healthcare professional, or someone passionate about brain health, this episode explains why awareness and education are critical to preventing future brain injuries. Chapters:  00:00 Welcome Back & Why the Mac Parkman Foundation Matters 00:31 The Hidden Danger of Repetitive Brain Trauma 01:17 How Sports and Military Service Affect Brain Health 02:05 The Mac Parkman Foundation's Mission 03:08 From Awareness to Action: Building Real Solutions 04:08 Mac Parkman's Legacy and the Foundation's Impact 05:02 Brain Health Golf Open & How You Can Help 06:00 Join the Mission to Protect Future Generations 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/]   Resources Mac Parkman Foundation  https://mpfact.org [https://mpfact.org] Task Force Dagger Foundation  https://taskforcedagger.org [https://taskforcedagger.org] 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

Carlos Contreras on Resilience, Faith, and Building Success After Becoming a Green Beret | Security Halt! Podcast Ep. 451

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.    Success isn't an accident—it's built through discipline, consistency, and unwavering belief. In Episode 451 of the Security Halt! Podcast, host Deny Caballero sits down with Green Beret, entrepreneur, and leadership mentor Carlos Contreras to discuss one of the most inspiring journeys you'll hear. Born in Mexico and raised with humble beginnings, Carlos shares how determination, faith, and relentless hard work led him to become a U.S. Army Special Forces Green Beret before transitioning into entrepreneurship and leadership coaching. Throughout the conversation, Carlos explains why successful people don't rely on motivation—they build systems. He discusses overcoming criticism, embracing adversity, cultivating resilience, and creating a personal creed that keeps him focused regardless of life's challenges. Whether you're transitioning from the military, building a business, leading a team, or simply looking to become the best version of yourself, this episode is filled with practical wisdom that can help you reach your next level.   Chapters: 00:00 Meet Carlos Contreras: From Mexico to Green Beret 04:00 Humble Beginnings and the American Dream 09:57 Moving to the United States and Overcoming Adversity 19:59 Why Systems Beat Motivation Every Time 29:56 Transitioning From Special Forces to Entrepreneurship 40:06 Faith, Mental Discipline, and High Performance 49:56 Networking, Mentorship, and Building Your Circle 54:54 Creating a Personal Creed for Success 57:36 Final Advice for Leaders, Veterans, and Entrepreneurs   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

James Hills on Veteran Entrepreneurship, Innovation, and Building Tac Valve | Security Halt! Podcast Ep. 450

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 should military experience shape leadership in America? What separates successful entrepreneurs from everyone else? According to retired Green Beret and inventor James Hills, it's not luck—it's persistence. In Episode 450 of the Security Halt! Podcast, Deny Caballero welcomes back James Hills for an in-depth discussion on entrepreneurship, innovation, product development, and what it really takes to build a successful business after military service. James shares the evolution of Tac Valve, lessons learned from manufacturing, fundraising, branding, and networking, while offering practical advice for veteran entrepreneurs navigating the challenges of launching a startup. The conversation also explores sustainability, emerging technologies, advanced materials, and why solving real-world problems is the foundation of every successful business. Whether you're building your first company or looking to scale an existing business, this episode delivers actionable lessons from someone who has successfully brought multiple products to market. Listen now. Follow the show. Share this with the veteran or entrepreneur who needs to hear it.   Chapters: 00:00 Meet James Hills: Green Beret, Inventor, and Entrepreneur 01:09 Launching Tac Valve and Building a Startup 02:04 Disrupting the Water Bottle Industry Through Innovation 03:19 Travel, Perspective, and Entrepreneurial Inspiration 05:35 Where Great Business Ideas Come From 07:31 Raising Capital and Building a Powerful Brand 09:24 Manufacturing Challenges Every Startup Faces 11:24 Building a Network of Mentors and Advisors 13:44 Strategic Partnerships That Accelerate Growth 15:05 Overcoming Setbacks and Staying Focused 17:43 Why Networking Opens More Doors Than Marketing 20:34 The Power of Authentic Human Connection 22:14 Marketing, Sponsorships, and Brand Awareness 24:01 Industry Events Every Entrepreneur Should Attend 25:46 Breaking Into the Defense Industry 28:20 Supporting Veterans Through Business 30:52 What's Next for Tac Valve 33:29 Sustainable Innovation and Environmental Impact 36:50 Stem Cells, Recovery, and High Performance 38:31 Advanced Materials Changing Product Design 40:57 Why Great Teams Build Great Companies 43:52 Lessons Learned From the Entrepreneurial Journey 45:11 Advice for Every Veteran Entrepreneur 46:45 Giving Back and Building Community 47:35 Final Thoughts and Closing Remarks   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

Joe Kent on Military Service, American Foreign Policy, and the Future of Leadership | Security Halt! Podcast Ep. 449

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 should military experience shape leadership in America? In Episode 449 of the Security Halt! Podcast, Deny Caballero sits down with former Green Beret, combat veteran, and public servant Joe Kent for a wide-ranging discussion on military service, leadership, American foreign policy, civic responsibility, and the role veterans can play in shaping the nation's future. Drawing from years of service in Special Operations and his experience in public life, Joe shares his perspective on strategic decision-making, the challenges facing America, the importance of personal integrity, and why critical thinking has never been more important. The conversation also explores faith, resilience, the influence of foreign interests on policy, and why informed citizens remain the foundation of a strong republic. Whether you're interested in national security, leadership, or the role veterans play beyond the battlefield, this episode provides thoughtful insights into some of today's most important issues.   Listen now. Follow the show. Share this with the veteran or entrepreneur who needs to hear it.   Chapters: 00:00 Leadership, Transparency, and Why Integrity Matters 01:11 Why Joe Kent Left the Trump Administration 03:08 What Really Happens Inside Government Decision-Making 06:07 The Special Operations Mindset: Debate Creates Better Leaders 08:44 War Gaming, Strategy, and Defining the End State 12:04 Israel, Foreign Policy, and America's National Interests 17:46 Why Joe Kent Chose to Walk Away 21:54 Veterans React: Public Support and Political Criticism 24:42 What's Next for Joe Kent? 29:06 How Money, PACs, and Lobbyists Influence Politics 34:43 What Power Does the President Actually Have? 40:33 Defense Spending, National Priorities, and America First 44:15 Classified Information, Declassification, and Intelligence Reform 50:48 Critical Thinking in the Age of AI and Social Media 52:23 Faith, Purpose, and Life After Military Service 56:37 Joe Kent's Vision for the Future 57:33 Where to Follow Joe Kent   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