The Megyn Kelly Show

Navy SEAL Jason Redman on Overcoming the Victim Mindset, His Inspirational Recovery, and Our Military Today | Ep. 560

May 29, 2023

Retired Navy SEAL Jason Redman, a best-selling author and motivational speaker, shares his inspiring journey from military struggles to personal triumphs. He discusses the pervasive 'victim mindset' and the importance of cultivating resilience. Jason recounts a life-threatening ambush in Iraq and his grueling recovery process, emphasizing the power of a positive mindset. He reflects on military culture, individualism vs. teamwork, and how his 'sign on the door' mantra has inspired many. Topics of leadership, family, and the strength found in community also take center stage.

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Episode notes

Intro

2min

Journey to Becoming a Navy SEAL

18min

Mindset and Military Resilience

6min

The Dangers of Divisive Messaging in the Military and Society

5min

Surviving Navy SEAL Hell Week

15min

A Journey from Combat Missteps to Redemption

6min

Navigating Leadership through Adversity

7min

From Bar Encounters to Battlefields: A Journey Through Humor and Trauma

23min

Resilience in Recovery

8min

10.

Harnessing the Power of Mindset in Overcoming Adversity

3min

11.

Healing Through Love and Resilience

15min

12.

Building Resilience and Community Through Preparation

2min

Megyn Kelly is joined by retired Navy SEAL Jason Redman, best-selling author and motivational speaker, to talk about overcoming obstacles to become a Navy SEAL, why America is in a pandemic of the "victim mindset," his lowest moment in the military and using the opportunity to embrace a second chance, the "well executed ambush" in Iraq that almost cost him his life, the challenging recovery process due to his injuries, what led him to write his "sign on the door" poster on his hospital room door, how the sign has inspired so many others, the power of resilience, our military's embrace of individualism today at the expense of teamwork, growing up, marriage and fatherhood, his leadership work today, and more.

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