Overcoming Physical & Emotional Challenges | Coleman Ruiz

In this episode, my guest is Coleman Ruiz, a former Tier One U.S.
Navy SEAL joint task force commander. He served in Afghanistan and
Iraq and as a BUD/S training officer. He shares his journey from
childhood through the Naval Academy to elite Navy SEAL special
operations. He shares the physical and emotional challenges he has
overcome and discusses his struggle with post-traumatic stress
disorder (PTSD). He also talks about the key role of mentors,
family and friends in building resilience. Coleman gives us a raw,
humble account of hitting rock bottom. He tells of the intense
pain, fear, depression and suicidality in his journey of
redemption. Coleman’s story is a real-life hero’s journey. He tells
it with extraordinary vulnerability and humility. He explains the
challenges and sudden tragedies that helped to ground, shape and
renew him. His story will inspire listeners of all ages and
backgrounds. Note: This conversation includes profanity and topics
that are not suitable for all audiences and ages. For show notes,
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(00:02:12) Sponsors: LMNT & Waking Up (00:06:06) Childhood,
“Wildness” (00:13:24) Wrestling, Combat Sports & Respect
(00:22:26) Divorce, College Applications & Naval Academy
(00:25:59) Sponsor: AG1 (00:31:22) Prep School, Patriotism, Fear
(00:40:08) Growth Mindset, 24-Hour Horizon (00:43:02) Naval
Academy, Mentor, Focus (00:52:45) Wife, Work Ethic (01:00:51) Navy
SEALs, BUD/S, Hell Week (01:04:51) BUD/S Success Predictors;
Divorce & Aloneness; Rebellion (01:16:30) Patriotism, Navy
SEALs, Green Team (01:22:15) Advanced Training, Tier One, Free-Fall
(01:26:13) Special Operations, Deaths & Grief (01:36:08) Mentor
Death & Facing Mortality (01:47:49) Warriors & Compassion;
Trauma, Family (01:52:37) Civilian Life Adjustment (01:57:39) Hero
With a Thousand Faces, Civilian Return & PTSD (02:07:03)
Massage, Perspective, Space-Time Bridging (02:14:10) Psychedelics,
Connection, Warrior Culture (02:19:15) Rock Bottom: Talk Therapy,
Depression, Alcohol (02:25:50) Emotional & Physical Pain,
Vulnerability, Fighter Mentality (02:30:42) Suicide, Asking For
Help & Support (02:38:32) Therapy, PTSD Recovery, Dread;
Pharmacology (02:44:54) Healing Process: Unsatisfaction &
Asking For Help (02:54:03) Daily Routine, Movement, Nutrition
(03:02:22) Manhood, Range, Parenthood, Surrender (03:10:08) Current
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