Building the Elite Podcast
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Episodes: 121
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The Building the Elite (BTE) podcast discusses all facets of human performance - from physical training to the mental and emotional factors of resilience. Each episode looks at principles drawn from the world of special operations. These concepts help people succeed in the toughest military training courses in the world and can help anyone thrive in chaotic and challenging environments.
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Nick Caldwell: The Mill Gym - Preparing the Next Generation of Special Operators
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Nov 27, 2025 |
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Dr. Krista Scott-Dixon: Mental and Emotional Prep for SOF Selection - Ep. 120
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Oct 22, 2025 |
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Feeding the Rat - Ep. 119
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Sep 24, 2025 |
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Dr. Daniel Cooper: The Psychology of High Performance - Ep. 118
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Sep 03, 2025 |
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Elias Kfoury: From Hunter to Protector, Ep. 117
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Aug 20, 2025 |
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Heat Acclimation Training - Ep. 116
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Jul 30, 2025 |
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Matt Stevens: From SEAL to CEO - The Honor Foundation, Ep. 115
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Jul 09, 2025 |
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Rima Ziuraitis: Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC) in Ukraine - Ep. 114
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Jun 26, 2025 |
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Chris Brennan: Leadership Lessons from the Australian SAS Regiment - Ep. 113
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Jun 11, 2025 |
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Philip A. Armstrong, STS PJ: Bronze Stars and Gummy Bears - Ep. 112
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May 29, 2025 |
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Ben Strahan: Self-Leadership in Wildland Hotshot Firefighting - Ep. 111
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May 15, 2025 |
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Everyday Heroism - Ep. 110
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Apr 29, 2025 |
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Alex Potter: From Frontline to Fireline - Ep. 109
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Apr 03, 2025 |
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Mauri DiMeo: Tactical Alpinism - Ep. 108
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Mar 19, 2025 |
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Harry Moffitt, Australian SASR: Eleven Bats - Ep. 107
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Mar 05, 2025 |
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Josh Bridges: USN SEAL to Crossfit Games Athlete
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Feb 19, 2025 |
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Ryan Wilson: The Mental Game in Australian SASR Selection - Ep. 105
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Feb 05, 2025 |
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Dr. Daniel Allen: Training for New Zealand SAS Selection - Ep. 104
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Jan 23, 2025 |
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Training When Sick - Ep. 103
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Jan 09, 2025 |
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Scott Ryder - Forged In Fire: Australia's 2nd Commando Regiment, Ep. 102
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Dec 18, 2024 |
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Dr. Chris Frueh: Operator Syndrome - Ep. 101
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Dec 12, 2024 |
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Nico Seedsman, Australian SASR: Integrity, Loyalty, Competence - Ep. 100
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Dec 05, 2024 |
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Unlearning Fear - Ep. 99
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Nov 20, 2024 |
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Matthew Perry: USMC Force Recon Leadership Lessons - Ep. 98
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Nov 14, 2024 |
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Tristan Irwin: US Army Civil Affairs - Ep. 97
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Oct 31, 2024 |
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Kevin Smith: Terminator Training Method - Ep. 96
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Oct 24, 2024 |
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Alex Fichtler, USN SEAL, Pt 2: Lessons from NSW CQB Training
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Oct 19, 2024 |
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Alex Fichtler, USN SEAL, Pt. 1: The Six Pillars of Performance
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Oct 17, 2024 |
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Senior Chief Candace Esquivel: NSWDG Intelligence - Ep. 93
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Oct 09, 2024 |
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How to Eat Well on the Go - Ep. 92
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Oct 02, 2024 |
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Man Down - Ep. 91
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Sep 25, 2024 |
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Andrew Siepka: USCG Specialized Deployable Forces - Ep. 90
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Sep 18, 2024 |
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Tiffany Myrick-Woodley: Cultural Support Team in Afghanistan - Ep. 89
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Sep 10, 2024 |
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Becoming Clear on What Matters - Ep. 88
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Sep 04, 2024 |
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Kathleen Oswald: Cognitive Performance and CQB - Ep. 87
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Aug 28, 2024 |
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Mindfulness - Ep. 86
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Aug 21, 2024 |
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John Spencer: The Challenges of Urban Warfare - Ep. 85
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Aug 14, 2024 |
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Meg Tucker: The Valkyrie Project, Pt. 2 - Ep. 84
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Aug 08, 2024 |
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Meg Tucker: The Valkyrie Project, Pt. 1 - Ep. 83
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Aug 07, 2024 |
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Lt. Col. Thomas Schueman: Always Faithful & Patrol Base Abbate - Ep. 82
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Aug 01, 2024 |
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Average Fails Everyone - Ep. 81
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Jul 27, 2024 |
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Jeff Depatie, JTF-2: Post-Traumatic Growth
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Jul 20, 2024 |
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Dr. Tommy Wood: Brain Health and Longevity, Pt. 2
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Jul 15, 2024 |
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Dr. Tommy Wood: Brain Health and Longevity, Pt. 1
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Jul 11, 2024 |
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Dr. Allison Brager: Optimizing Sleep, Ep. 77
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Jul 04, 2024 |
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Confidence vs. Arrogance, with Zack Ferguson - Ep. 76
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Jun 27, 2024 |
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Miguel Zeran, Part 2: Health and Performance for Firefighters and First Responders - Ep. 75
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Jun 14, 2024 |
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Miguel Zeran, Part 1: USMC Force Recon, PhD Candidate, BTE Coach - Ep. 74
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Jun 13, 2024 |
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Dr. David Walton, Part 2: Ruck Up or Shut Up - Ep. 73
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Jun 07, 2024 |
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Dr. David Walton, Part 1: How to Succeed in Special Forces Assessment and Selection (SFAS) - Ep. 72
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Jun 06, 2024 |
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Ben Allen and Eric Ross - From Special Operations to Human Performance - Ep. 71
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May 30, 2024 |
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Dr. Kate Pate: The Neurophysiology of Brain Injury and Burnout - Ep. 70
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May 15, 2024 |
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Joel Struthers: Legionnaire - Joining the French Foreign Legion - Ep. 69
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Apr 30, 2024 |
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Laura Gordon: Nervous System Regulation - Ep. 68
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Apr 17, 2024 |
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Dr. Krista Scott-Dixon: Emotional Resilience in SOF Selection - Ep. 67
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Apr 03, 2024 |
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Aaron Epstein, MD - Global Surgical and Medical Support Group - Ep. 66
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Mar 20, 2024 |
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Tim Richardt, DPT - How to Run and Ruck Without Getting Injured - Ep. 65
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Mar 06, 2024 |
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How to Regulate Your Nervous System - Ep. 64
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Feb 22, 2024 |
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Don Tran - Marine Raider and Deep End Fitness Co-Founder - Ep. 63
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Feb 07, 2024 |
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Admiral Robert Harward - Leadership Lessons From a Lifetime as a Navy SEAL - Ep. 62
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Jan 24, 2024 |
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Chris Klaftenegger, Pt. 2 - From Recon Corpsman/PJ to Defense Technology Business - Ep. 61
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Jan 11, 2024 |
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Chris Klaftenegger, Pt. 1 - Special Amphibious Reconnaissance Corpsman (SARC) and Pararescue Jumper - EP. 60
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Jan 10, 2024 |
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Zack Ferguson: You Must Be Willing to Die - Ep. 59
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Dec 28, 2023 |
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John Mackersie, Pt. 2 - Coaching and Programming for Special Forces - Ep. 58
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Dec 14, 2023 |
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John Mackersie, Pt. 1 - Special Operations Strength & Conditioning Coach - Ep. 57
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Dec 13, 2023 |
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Planning for Failure - Ep. 56
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Nov 30, 2023 |
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Alex Hutchinson, Part 2 - Pain, Effort, and Performance - Ep. 55
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Nov 16, 2023 |
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Alex Hutchinson, Part 1 - The Limits of Human Endurance - Ep. 54
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Nov 15, 2023 |
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The Curse of Knowledge - Ep. 53
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Nov 01, 2023 |
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Shaun Taylor, Part 2 - 24-Hour MTB World Champion, Coach, Mentor - Ep. 52
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Oct 19, 2023 |
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Shaun Taylor, Part 1 - JTF2 Tier One Plank Owner - Ep. 51
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Oct 17, 2023 |
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Long-Term Strategy: Sprints and Maintenance Phases - Ep. 50
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Oct 04, 2023 |
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Gut Health and Resilience - Dr. Chris Lowry, Part 2 - Ep. 49
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Sep 21, 2023 |
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Gut Health and Resilience - Dr. Chris Lowry, Part 1 - Ep. 48
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Sep 19, 2023 |
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The Hardest Part of the Day - Ep. 47
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Sep 06, 2023 |
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Casey Glass: Training for Longevity - Ep. 46
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Aug 23, 2023 |
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Stew Smith: How to Master the CSS and Crush the PST - Ep. 45
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Aug 09, 2023 |
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Common SOF Prep Pitfalls and How to Avoid Them - Ep. 44
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Jul 26, 2023 |
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The Science of Heat Adaptation and Heat Stroke - Dr. Douglas Casa - Ep. 43
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Jul 12, 2023 |
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Leading from the Front - Ep. 42
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Jun 28, 2023 |
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Seb Lavoie, Part 2: SWAT/ERT Selection, Leadership, and Mindset - Ep. 41
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Jun 15, 2023 |
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Seb Lavoie, Part 1: Elite Tactical Team Leadership and Selection - Ep. 40
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Jun 13, 2023 |
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You Will Have Your Waterloo - Ep. 39
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May 31, 2023 |
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Managing Expectations & Maintaining Cognitive Flexibility - Ep. 38
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May 16, 2023 |
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Stress, Training, & Adaptation (Part 2) - Ep. 37
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Mar 15, 2023 |
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Stress, Training, & Adaptation (Part 1) - Ep. 36
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Feb 23, 2023 |
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Paradoxical Intent - Leaning Into Fear - Ep. 35
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Feb 07, 2023 |
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How to Learn Faster - Dr. Karin Nordin - Ep. 34
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Jan 17, 2023 |
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How to Motivate Yourself - Ep. 33
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Jan 10, 2023 |
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Darkhorse Benefits: Tactical Medical Training in Ukraine - Ep. 32
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Dec 06, 2022 |
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Training Around Injuries - Ep. 31
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Nov 26, 2022 |
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Abilities vs. Skills - Ep. 30
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Nov 08, 2022 |
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All Secure Foundation - Tom and Jen Satterly - Ep. 29
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Sep 13, 2022 |
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Compartmentalization - Ep. 28
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Sep 08, 2022 |
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Training During the Qualification Course - Todd Bumgardner - Ep. 27
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Aug 16, 2022 |
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How to Succeed in 18D and SOCM - Ep. 26
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Aug 09, 2022 |
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Hurt Fast or Hurt Slow - Ep. 25
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Aug 02, 2022 |
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Eustress Training - Ep. 24
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Jul 26, 2022 |
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It Doesn't Matter - Ep. 23
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Jul 19, 2022 |
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How to Join the CIA and Lies About Lie Detection: Dr. Andy Morgan, Part 2 - Ep. 22
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Jul 14, 2022 |
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The Warfighter's Stress Response: Dr. Andy Morgan, Part 1 - Ep. 21
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Jul 12, 2022 |
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Quit Tomorrow - Ep. 20
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Jul 06, 2022 |
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Change the System, Not the Symptom - Ep. 19
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Jun 28, 2022 |
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Metacognition - Ep. 18
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Jun 20, 2022 |
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Resilient Performance - Dr. Doug Kechijian - Ep. 17
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Jun 14, 2022 |
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The Second Fear - Ep. 16
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Jun 07, 2022 |
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The Voltage You Can Carry - Ep. 15
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May 31, 2022 |
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Internal Locus of Control - Ep. 14
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May 23, 2022 |
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Honest Dogs - Ep. 13
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May 17, 2022 |
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Modular, Mobile, Ready - Chris Merritt - Ep. 12
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May 09, 2022 |
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Contrast Drives Meaning - Ep. 11
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May 02, 2022 |
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It's Not About You - Ep. 10
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Apr 25, 2022 |
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In Death Ground, Fight - Ep. 9
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Apr 19, 2022 |
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Trying is Lying - Ep. 8
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Apr 11, 2022 |
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The Big Five - Casey Glass - Ep. 7
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Apr 10, 2022 |
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Suffer Patiently - Ep. 6
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Mar 29, 2022 |
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Team Gear, My Gear, Me - Ep. 5
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Mar 21, 2022 |
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Active Coping - Ep. 3
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Mar 21, 2022 |
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Quitting is an Impulse - Ep. 4
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Mar 21, 2022 |
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Exploit vs. Explore - Ep. 1
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Mar 18, 2022 |
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Segmenting - Ep. 2
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Mar 18, 2022 |