Green Beret to Night Stalker: Surviving the Dark Side of Special Operations | Ep. 264 скачать в хорошем качестве

Green Beret to Night Stalker: Surviving the Dark Side of Special Operations | Ep. 264

Join host Mike Ritland on the Mike Drop Podcast for a raw, unfiltered talk with Nick O’Kelly — retired Green Beret turned Night Stalkers Black Hawk pilot from the elite 160th SOAR. From white-knuckle combat insertions to battling suicidal thoughts that began in flight school, Nick’s story pulls no punches. His debut book Stigma exposes the harsh truth of mental health struggles in special operations. From strict Christian roots to tier-one missions, fatherhood, and the pressures of perfection, Nick reveals the high cost of silence and the power of speaking out. A must-listen for anyone in high-performance worlds. If you like this, click subscribe, like and share with a friend. ---------- Support Nick O'Kelly    / @thenickokelly   https://www.amazon.com/Stigma-Nick-OK... https://www.instagram.com/thenickokel...   / nickokelly   ---------- SPONSORS BUBS Naturals BUBS Naturals products are rooted in sustainably sourced ingredients and controlled consistency to provide our customers with the highest quality Collagen Protein & MCT Oil Powder that help you feel amazing and live a fuller life. Beam Here’s the deal: Beam is giving my listeners the ultimate patriot discount of UP TO 40% off. Try their best‑selling Dream Powder and get UP TO 40% off for a limited time. Go to https://shopbeam.com/products/dream-p... and use code MIKEDROP at checkout. TEAM DOG FOOD, TREATS & SUPPLEMENTS Be Your Dog’s Hero: Veteran-owned by a former Navy SEAL and Special Operations K9 Trainer, Team Dog provides a complete diet of science-backed premium dog food, treats, and supplements to optimize your dog’s health, forged from rigorous standards and real-world expertise. https://www.teamdog.shop TEAM DOG ONLINE TRAINING Mike Ritland – a former Navy SEAL & Special Operations K9 trainer – shares his simple and effective dog training program to build trust and control with your dog. Based on Mike’s bestselling book “Team Dog, Train the Navy SEAL Way”, join tens of thousands of families that successfully trained their way to a better dog. https://www.teamdog.pet SHOP ALL THE MIKE RITLAND BRANDS Get all your Mike Ritland branded gear - Mike Drop | Trikos | Team Dog https://shop.mikeritland.com CHAPTERS 00:00:00 - Introduction 00:00:57 - Team Dog Food Ad 00:02:01 - Welcoming Nick O'Kelly 00:02:53 - Shift from SF to Nightstalkers 00:03:43 - Last Book: Phoenix Revival 00:04:54 - Time Travel to Jesus 00:05:14 - Faith in Special Operators 00:07:29 - Core Values for Kids 00:08:13 - Favorite Quote: Pursuit of Excellence 00:08:44 - Strict Christian Upbringing 00:10:22 - Sneaking Out Tactics 00:12:31 - Siblings in Military 00:14:16 - Spark to Join Army 00:15:51 - High School to Flight School 00:19:01 - Okinawa Duty Station 00:22:34 - Philippines FID Deployment 00:24:34 - Flight School Packet 00:26:00 - Warrant Officer Hazing 00:28:39 - Mental Health Onset 00:31:53 - Q Course Stress Example 00:35:19 - Suicidal Thoughts Begin 00:39:00 - Chaplain and Behavioral Health 00:43:04 - Depression Persists in Unit 00:47:52 - Dropping 160th Packet 00:52:36 - Vertigo and Anxiety Spells 00:59:15 - 160th Assessment Week 01:03:14 - Green Platoon Training 01:07:13 - BNAV Firehose Navigation 01:13:06 - Advanced Aircraft Qualification 01:17:46 - BMQ to FMQ Progression 01:23:21 - First Combat Deployment 01:28:31 - Beam Dream Powder Ad 01:30:08 - Dusty LZ Abrupt Turn Landing 01:33:30 - Hairy Mission: Weather Contingencies 01:36:17 - Stress vs. Physiological Root Causes 01:40:36 - Knee Surgery Grounds FMQ Progression 01:43:01 - Narcolepsy Misdiagnosis Ends Flying Career 01:47:24 - Panic Disorder Diagnosis 01:50:33 - Medboard Exit and New Purpose 01:57:26 - Breaking the Stigma 01:58:54 - Leadership Risk vs. Speaking Up 02:02:47 - Natural Modalities Over Pills First 02:05:12 - Book Myths: Weakness and Burden Lies 02:08:43 - Marital Strain During Dark Ages 02:11:11 - Mission: Nip Stigma in the Bud 02:12:39 - Daily Cold Plunge Routine 02:15:37 - Neurofeedback for Brain Reset 02:17:48 - Wealth Management for Veterans 02:18:53 - Passive Investing 02:19:25 - Bond Market as Economy Predictor 02:22:24 - Crypto Optimism and Utility Coins 02:29:31 - YouTube Channel: SOF Mindset Lessons 02:30:20 - Book "Stigma" Pre-Order #TheMikeDropPodcast #MikeRitland #veteran #MikeRitlandPodcast #GreenBeret #NightstalkerPilot #160thSOAR #SpecialOperations #MentalHealth #SuicidalThoughts #PTSD #PanicDisorder #ArmyAviation #BlackHawkPilot #VeteranEntrepreneur #FinancialPlanning #CryptoInvesting #ColdPlunge #Neurofeedback #HubermanProtocol #NickOKelly #VeteranHealth #SpecialForces #SOCOM #MentalWellness #OvercomingAdversity #mentalhealthawareness #BreakingTheStigmaBook