Join Jack Carr's BUD/S Classmate and Navy SEAL Teammate, Mark Greene, as they reminisce about BUD/S, share stories from deployments, and reflect on the loss of brothers in arms. Mark's latest accomplishment, the book UNSEALED, offers an unflinching account of life in the trenches. Topics include career paths, challenging training exercises, reflections on loss, military deployments, encounters with Chris Pratt, and embracing change while adding value.
BUD/S training builds deep bonds and camaraderie among Navy SEAL teammates.
Gratitude and maintaining routines are essential in overcoming challenges during life transitions.
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Podcast Episode: Danger Close
This podcast episode of Danger Close brings together James Reese and Mark Green, former Navy SEAL teammates, for a discussion. They talk about their experiences in the Navy, including their time in BUD/S (Basic Underwater Demolition/SEAL) training. They reminisce about their training days, such as the intense physical challenges and mental toughness required to endure. They also touch on the loss of friends during their time in the military. Despite the challenges, they express gratitude for the camaraderie and deep bonds formed during their service. The episode serves as a tribute to fallen comrades and the sacrifices made by the military community.
The Power of Gratitude and Routine in Overcoming Transition Challenges
The podcast episode discusses the power of gratitude and maintaining routines in overcoming challenges during life transitions. The guest shares how after retiring from the military, he faced difficulties in dealing with traumatic brain injury, PTSD, and the transition to civilian life. He explains how keeping a gratitude log and establishing a daily routine helped him navigate these challenges and find a sense of balance. Additionally, he highlights the importance of seeking out therapy and support from loved ones during difficult times.
The Importance of Personal Connections and Support Systems
The guest emphasizes the significance of personal connections and support systems in overcoming mental health struggles. He shares a personal experience where a friend's intervention and support saved him from a dark place. He encourages individuals battling similar challenges to reach out for help and build a strong support network of caring individuals who can provide understanding, guidance, and encouragement. He also highlights the role of personal connections in helping military veterans and athletes navigate the often challenging process of transitioning to a new phase of life.
Sharing Personal Experiences to Inspire Others
The guest discusses his motivation behind writing a book and sharing his personal experiences to inspire and help others going through similar struggles. He reveals that his goal is to reach out to service members, athletes, parents, and individuals who are facing different types of transition in life. He hopes that by sharing his own journey, including both the good and the bad, he can provide a relatable and resonant story that helps readers and listeners realize they are not alone and encourages them to seek the support and help they need.
Today’s guest is Jack’s BUD/S Classmate and Navy SEAL Teammate Mark Greene.
Join them as they reminisce about BUD/S, share stories from deployments, and reflect on the profound loss of brothers in arms.
Mark's post-military path took him to the University of Southern California, where he played a crucial role in veteran programs and fundraising. Mark's latest accomplishment, the book UNSEALED, is an open, honest, unflinching account of life in the trenches.
Tune in to navigate through the highs and lows of a life lived dangerously and purposefully.
To learn more about Mark, follow him on Instagram @themarkgreene and visit his website, https://www.themarkgreene.com/
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