The Megyn Kelly Show

Shawn Ryan on the Physical and Emotional Toll of War, the Military-Industrial Complex, and Real Life Angels | Ep. 802

May 27, 2024

Former Navy SEAL Shawn Ryan discusses the physical and emotional toll of war, turning to pills and drinking to cope, transitioning to civilian life, involvement in the drug world, seeking help, finding real-life angels, balancing work and family, waking up to the political woke agenda in the military, and his spiritual journey back to God.

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Shawn Ryan shares the physical and emotional toll of war and the journey to recovery from addiction.

The military-industrial complex, lack of accountability in both parties, and the impact of the woke agenda in the military under Biden are discussed.

Shawn Ryan reflects on his upbringing, struggles in school, and the pivotal moments that shaped his military career.

The importance of faith, spiritual encounters, and forgiveness in Sean Ryan's journey towards personal growth and resilience.

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Introduction

2min

Exploring the Depths of War and Redemption with Guest

2min

From Rebellious Teen to Navy SEAL

12min

From Navy SEAL to Civilian Life: A Transition Story

19min

Exploring the Pursuit of Adrenaline and Its Impact on Ex-Military Personnel

3min

Life as a Contractor: Challenges and Reflections

14min

Personal Struggles with Substance Abuse and Therapy Journey

4min

Guardian Angels and Life Reflections

22min

Unfiltered Truth and Censorship: Tyler Vargas' Story

13min

10.

Reflections on War, Political Decisions, and Moral Complexities

2min

11.

Promotional Ads for SiriusXM and GeniCell Skincare Products

2min

12.

China's Growing Influence and Global Implications

7min

13.

Exploring Spiritual Journeys and Personal Transformations

26min

14.

Mutual Respect and Appreciation followed by Commercial Break for Outdoor Oasis and Casino

2min

Megyn Kelly is joined by Shawn Ryan, host of "The Shawn Ryan Show" and former Navy SEAL, for this Memorial Day special, to talk about why he volunteered to go to Baghdad during the height of the war, the physical and emotional toll that time took on him and others he served with, turning to pills and drinking, trying to assimilate to civilian life, when he went to Colombia and moved from crime stopping to "crime committing," becoming part of the dangerous drug world, seeking out the most dangerous places, how he got sober and turned his life around, his decision to see a therapist and how it saved his life, her left leaning political background, how she has saved many military members from suicide, finding real life angels, raising young kids, balancing work and family, how his hobby became a business interviewing former military members,the moment his life changed as he reconnected to his faith and God, the series of miracles he experienced, the "middlemen" getting in the way of your relationship with God,the woke agenda in the military under Biden turning off conservative families, the military industrial complex going back to Dick Cheney and the Bush administration, the lack of accountability in both parties, his upbringing and struggles in school, signing up right before 9/11, getting laughed out of a recruiting office, what it takes to stay on your mission, and more.

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