Shawn Ryan Show

#28 Nick "Machine" Lavery - Active Duty Army Special Forces Amputee

Jun 20, 2022

Nick Lavery, an active-duty Army Special Forces soldier and author of "Objective Secure," shares his incredible journey as an amputee warrior. He recounts intense combat experiences, including near-fatal injuries and the emotional turmoil of battle. Lavery discusses resilience, the power of journaling for mental health recovery, and adapting to life with a prosthetic leg. He reflects on the demanding path to Special Forces and highlights the importance of teamwork and determination in overcoming life's challenges, serving as an inspiration for many.

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Nick Lavery

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Episode notes

Intro

5min

Resilience and Reflection: A Green Beret's Journey

13min

Journey of Resilience and Adaptation

16min

The Journey to Special Operations: Exploring Military Branches

3min

Exploring Denied Areas and the Evolution of Special Forces

2min

The Journey to Special Forces

15min

Journey Through Military Selection and Training

6min

Training Journeys in Special Forces

24min

Tactical Operations in Wardak

22min

10.

Surviving the Chaos of Combat

32min

11.

Preparing for a Joint Military Operation

5min

12.

Tension and Trauma in Combat Decisions

29min

13.

A Journey Through War and Recovery: Battling Infection and Survival

4min

14.

Facing the Physical and Emotional Reality of Limb Loss

5min

15.

Resilience in Recovery

24min

16.

Exploring the Vigilance Elite Patreon Subscription Tiers

2min

17.

Resilience and Reflection in Special Forces

30min

18.

Overcoming Oceanic Challenges: An Amputee's Dive Training Journey

28min

19.

The Power of Resilience: Passion and Purpose in Overcoming Challenges

2min

20.

Celebrating Resilience: An Amputee's Journey and Connection

2min

Nick Lavery is an active duty member of The United States Army Special Forces.

Nick is not just a warrior on the battlefield, but a warrior for the common American. In this episode we learn of the greatest battles you have never heard of.

From small arms gun fights to being ambushed by trusted allies, Nick is an example to any person who has been pushed to the ultimate limit and emerged victorious.

This is the greatest story you have NEVER heard.

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