

Andrew Sullivan SEAL Team Six - Rodeo Time Podcast 185
Jan 13, 2025
Andrew Sullivan, a former SEAL Team 6 member and founder of the Community First Project, shares his journey from elite military operations to nonprofit work. He discusses pressing issues in police training, especially in active shooter scenarios, and reflects on the emotional toll of military service. The conversation draws intriguing parallels between the high-stakes worlds of combat and rodeo, emphasizing the need for mental fortitude and teamwork. Sullivan also highlights the serious impacts of CTE and mental health on veterans, advocating for greater awareness and support.
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Intro
00:00 • 3min
Rethinking Police Training for Active Shooters
02:43 • 4min
Reflections on Military Service
06:28 • 19min
Lessons from the Field: Deployments and Adrenaline
25:44 • 6min
Managing Stress: Parallels Between Combat and Bull Riding
31:33 • 2min
The Mindset of Risk: Bullfighting and Military Parallels
33:22 • 11min
Facing Fear in Combat
44:33 • 17min
Navigating Morality and Accountability in War and Policing
01:01:07 • 3min
Perspectives on Hamas and Military Challenges
01:04:26 • 16min
The Toll of Duty: CTE and Mental Health in Veterans
01:19:59 • 17min
Unmasking False Heroes
01:37:08 • 5min
Reflections on War, Learning, and Life Philosophy
01:41:57 • 2min