#68 After Dark - Discovering Purpose & Mental Health: Fred Baker on Military Life, Psychedelic Journeys, and Collaborative Training

In this episode of After Dark, I headed to Georgia to meet with Fred Baker out of Counting Coup Tactical. A mystery man of sorts, joined me in discussing his perspective on a wide range of topics from mental health to personal growth, military experiences, family dynamics, collaboration, and the importance of effective communication and comprehensive training. We had ourselves a couple of beers and got right into our discussion.
 
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Timestamps
0:00 Intro
04:00 Fred Baker from Counting Coup Tactical
06:07 Impact of Quietness on Mental Health
16:51 Reflection on Military Service and Parenting
22:06 Mental and Psychological Awareness
38:04 Transitioning Out of the Military
41:50 "Operator Syndrome and Need for Awareness"
45:39 Testosterone Use in Military Operators
49:48 The Benefits of Testosterone Therapy and Psychedelic Journeys
56:54 Family
1:01:59 Ayahuasca Experiences
1:19:25 Exploring Our Capabilities and Purpose on the Planet
1:25:20 Fred and Mike's Training Program
1:32:49 Collaboration of Military and Civilian Expertise
1:36:00 Long Range Shooting
1:45:44 Communicating Effectively in the Digital Age
1:51:46 Special Operators and the Need for Comprehensive Training

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