Welcome back to the Iron Sights Podcast. Today’s After Dark episode is a powerful one. I’m sitting down with John Constantine — a 23-year veteran of the United States Secret Service, with 15 of those years spent on the elite Counter Assault Team. From post-9/11 Ground Zero to protecting presidents around the world, John’s career has been defined by service at the highest levels.

But this conversation goes deeper than tactics, leadership, or high-risk operations. It’s about what happens when your values and goals no longer align with the environment you’re in. It’s about facing the shadows within, owning your truth, and finding your way back from the edge.

John opens up about courage, redemption, and the battles we fight inside ourselves — the ones that shape who we are far more than any mission or assignment. This one is raw, real, and worth every minute.

Timestamps:

00:00 Intro

04:47 Career Start & Secret Service Insights

12:22 Counter Assault Team Overview

14:49 Reflections On July 13th Incident

21:08 Personal & Professional Impact

34:17 Adapting Under Pressure

53:24 Self-Reflection & Integrity

59:54 Self-Esteem Vs. Self-Worth

01:05:15 Leadership & Personal Values

01:25:54 Standards & Accountability

01:37:41 Psychology, Philosophy & The Dark Self

01:42:55 Professionalism & Performance

01:53:50 The Value Of Leadership

02:01:25 Future Plans & Projects

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#179 After Dark - Courage, Redemption & Inner Battles with John Constantine