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Send us a textEric Ballester served 20 years in every single combat zone that has mattered since 9/11. From Iraq, Afghanistan, Africa, Syria and more unnamed places, Eric served at the highest echelon of United States Special Operations Forces. As he transitioned off team and started his civilian life, Eric realized he had a lot more left to do, and to give. Eric talks about his problems with transitioning out of the military, his mental health, and finding a new purpose. And of all the challenges- he chose to be part of a team that will take on the Drake Passage, the most dangerous piece of ocean on the face of the planet. Oh, and they're doing it in a row boat. Make sure to follow Eric and his team as they take on something that only a handful of people have ever done as they train and prepare to take on this challenge in December of 2023.Please check out legacyfoh.givesmart.com and legacyexpeditions.net 00:00 Trent's Imposter Syndrome Intro00:50 Eric’s background05:00 Why was Syria different than OEF/OIF12:00 Perspective17:38 Traps along the way24:00 Depression and not comparing trauma31:50 Purpose - Drake’s Passage39:30 Maybe you can53:00 Legacy Expeditions ( Legacyfoh.givesmart.com ) ( legacyexpeditions.net )55:30 Just start- and how to start something you've never done 01:01:00 AdviceLegacyfoh.givesmart.com legacyexpeditions.netSupport the showJoin this channel to get access to perks: HEREBuzzsprout Subscription page: HERECollabs:Ones Ready - OnesReady.com 18A Fitness - Promo Code: ONESREADY ATACLete - Follow the URL (no promo code): ATACLeteCardoMax - Promo Code: ONESREADYDanger Close Apparel - Promo Code: ONESREADYDFND Apparel - Promo Code: ONESREADYHoist - Promo Code: ONESREADYKill Cliff - Pr...

Send us a textEric Kussin has a story that is going to sound very familiar to a lot of our listeners out there. Eric was a 4 sport athlete, successful in college, and found himself in a high stakes and high consequence world of the NBA and NHL. Everything in his life was going well... until it wasn't. When Eric realized much too late that a lifetime of trauma and avoidance had come to fruition, he was thrown into a 2 year period of darkness and despair. But, like all good hero origin stories, that was only the beginning, not the end. Eric was able to get the help he needed and find a way through his darkness, and that led him to Same Here Global. Initially, Eric started "We're All a Little Crazy Here", a 501c3 organization that wanted to connect all traumas to help others find a tribe to help them through it. That evolved into Same Here Global bringing together Athletes, Celebrities, and Expert Practitioners to help all people struggling with mental health issues. Please check out Same Here Global at https://samehereglobal.org/ and support if you can. We appreciate Eric's willingness to tell his story and his efforts to find new and better ways to help those dealing with trauma. 00:00 Peaches steals the intro by doing it himself 03:45 Eric’s Background08:15 Cornell, Andy Bernard and being a frat bro13:45 Acknowledgment through Achievement18:15 Onset of disconnection26:30 Starting medication and 2 years of dysfunction 32:00 Different treatments from Pharma to TMS to electroshock 39:00 Integrative Breathing Practice and starting to see a light at the end of the tunnel48:20 Comparing emotional pain, social media, victimhood, mental health messaging59:00 Bucketing, finding counterpoints with each other, 1:08:30 Same Here GlobalSupport the showJoin this channel to get access to perks: HEREBuzzsprout Subscription page: HERECollabs:Ones Ready - OnesReady.com 18A Fitness - Promo Code: ONESREADY ATACLete - Follow the URL (no promo code): ATACLeteCardoMax - Promo Code: ONESREADYDanger Close Apparel - Promo Code: ONESREADYDFND Apparel - Promo Code: ONESREADYHoist - Promo Code: ONESREADYKill Cliff - Pr...

Send us a textLance "B11" Belobraijdic has one of the craziest stories we have ever had here on the podcast. Lance was the first Special Operations Weather Team cross-trainee and experienced a pipeline like no other. After a great career in the Air Force and Special Tactics, Lance pulled the ultimate Weather Boi move and took his talents to NASA. That's right everyone- space weather. Thanks to B11 for coming on and sharing his diverse experience, we really appreciate it!00:00 Trent crushes the intro, impersonates Aaron, messes up the guest's name, B11's backstory08:00 The first cross-trainee story, bad information, and the weirdest pipeline story ever22:00 Lance had now clue he had to swim, and hundreds of other things29:15 The hardest parts of the pipeline- Combat Control School40:00 NCO expectations, older guy expectations46:00 STTS as the first SOWT Cross Trainee53:10 Getting to the 10th Weather Squadron as a first assignment 1:02:00 Getting to the 21 STS1:12:00 Moving on to NASA, and being a super strong nerdSupport the showJoin this channel to get access to perks: HEREBuzzsprout Subscription page: HERECollabs:Ones Ready - OnesReady.com 18A Fitness - Promo Code: ONESREADY ATACLete - Follow the URL (no promo code): ATACLeteCardoMax - Promo Code: ONESREADYDanger Close Apparel - Promo Code: ONESREADYDFND Apparel - Promo Code: ONESREADYHoist - Promo Code: ONESREADYKill Cliff - Pr...

Send us a textFrom a young age, Kyle Petitt had a passion for aviation and joined the Air Force to become a Combat Systems Operator during the peak of Isis' strength. After leaving the military, he felt a strong desire to support his fellow servicemembers in various ways.One of these ways was creating a free ebook that covers all the essential information to maximize your VA loan. You can find the book at https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/su/7s2IQt7/VALoanBlueprint. Huge thanks to Kyle for coming on and talking with us this week, his knowledge, experiences and perspectives were are awesome. Make sure to follow him on IG and YouTube @kjpetitt and we look forward to talking to him again! 00:00 The barbershop quartet intro that should have happened01:15 Kyle’s background04:30 What is a CSO?05:45 Civilian to training to operational08:15 Combat stories from the cadre12:45 AC-130 crew make up22:30 How many real-world scenarios turned into training scenarios 32:40 Leadership39:30 Getting out of the military and what’s next47:30 What can I do on the outside?54:30 Veterans exploring treatment solutions (VETS) Heroic Heart01:02:00 Kyle’s Book all about the VA Loan 01:08:00 AdviceSupport the showJoin this channel to get access to perks: HEREBuzzsprout Subscription page: HERECollabs:Ones Ready - OnesReady.com 18A Fitness - Promo Code: ONESREADY ATACLete - Follow the URL (no promo code): ATACLeteCardoMax - Promo Code: ONESREADYDanger Close Apparel - Promo Code: ONESREADYDFND Apparel - Promo Code: ONESREADYHoist - Promo Code: ONESREADYKill Cliff - Pr...

Send us a textThe title says it all- Do's and Don't of the Air Force Special Warfare Pipeline. The whole team covers a lot of ground on this one from their interactions on social media to cadre/student relations, how to get a motivational tattoo and when, and a lot more. Hope you enjoy this one! 00:00 Peaches says wildly inappropriate comment, gives Aaron the giggles01:14 Aaron starts off with a "Don't"... using military language unnecessarily and unironically 06:00 Weird DMs, what the career fields owe you, Trent is contrarian, don't take things personally11:55 DO go and get a motivated tattoo, don't let your mouth outrun your brain 22:00 Trent's story about being very mean to students23:30 Don't exaggerate what you have done, Trent takes something Aaron said personally 27:40 The rabbit hole of why, Aaron's funny FEP story 34:00 Flood your masks, cheaters36:00 Hooyah, Peaches!!! And also, our guest that didn't show just sort of popped up so we endedSupport the showJoin this channel to get access to perks: HEREBuzzsprout Subscription page: HERECollabs:Ones Ready - OnesReady.com 18A Fitness - Promo Code: ONESREADY ATACLete - Follow the URL (no promo code): ATACLeteCardoMax - Promo Code: ONESREADYDanger Close Apparel - Promo Code: ONESREADYDFND Apparel - Promo Code: ONESREADYHoist - Promo Code: ONESREADYKill Cliff - Pr...

Send us a textPro obstacle course phenom Rachel Watters didn't grow up as an athlete and had no idea she would just happen into the sport later in her life. However, once she did, she was all in, and her record speaks for itself. Rachel sat down with Peaches and Mr. Talks Over People and shared her valuable perspectives- from her training to negative self-talk and how to turn trauma into triumph. This episode is full of lessons for imperfect success and a constant growth mindset, things that we preach here on the podcast all the time. We hope you get as much out of it as we did!Thanks to Rachel for coming on and being open, honest and transparent- all to help you succeed. Make sure you're following Rachel on Instagram at @rachel_fit_girl !!!00:00 Aaron doesn't screw up the intro... for once01:03 Rachel's intro and background04:40 First races, failure, and imposter syndrome11:20 Use code RACHEL10 for some Hoist12:05 Using fitness as therapy, lessons learned from pro obstacle course training, thriving in chaos22:30 Turning trauma to triumph, growing daily, and getting sick of your own crap 36:20 Pre-race jitters, dealing with stress, your relationship with yourself53:40 Recovery, staying warm and in shape56:50 What's next? How can you contact Rachel? And what's her advice? #podcast #military #mentalhealth Support the showJoin this channel to get access to perks: HEREBuzzsprout Subscription page: HERECollabs:Ones Ready - OnesReady.com 18A Fitness - Promo Code: ONESREADY ATACLete - Follow the URL (no promo code): ATACLeteCardoMax - Promo Code: ONESREADYDanger Close Apparel - Promo Code: ONESREADYDFND Apparel - Promo Code: ONESREADYHoist - Promo Code: ONESREADYKill Cliff - Pr...

Send us a textFailure in the Air Force Special Warfare pipelines is inevitable. How you deal with those failures are going to lead to success... or they're going to pile up and kill your dreams. What you do with those failures and how you approach them is entirely up to you. Peaches, Trent, and dumb comment guy dive deep into everything from assumptions to personal failure to dealing with failure on your team. This week, drop a comment and let us know a time you failed and what tools you used to avoid that failure in the future!00:00 Peaches stealing the intro is the best 01:00 Assuming things will lead to failure, dumb powerpoints05:20 What are candidates assuming? Aaron drops a couple sayings he didn't come up with09:10 Momentum, orienting to a different way to communicate16:00 Assumption about people, units, teams, and building your own culture 21:30 Trent’s Failure, a novella 29:10 Are parents too protective? How do you let someone fail?43:30 What is the best way to fail, discipline vs freedom, 50:46 Trent's hilarious joke51:30 Check out our partners below! Support the showJoin this channel to get access to perks: HEREBuzzsprout Subscription page: HERECollabs:Ones Ready - OnesReady.com 18A Fitness - Promo Code: ONESREADY ATACLete - Follow the URL (no promo code): ATACLeteCardoMax - Promo Code: ONESREADYDanger Close Apparel - Promo Code: ONESREADYDFND Apparel - Promo Code: ONESREADYHoist - Promo Code: ONESREADYKill Cliff - Pr...

Send us a textNickleback is one of the most significant rock and roll bands in the history of the world. Mike Kroeger grew up with his brother Chad dreaming of success, and they finally achieved that success a million times over. Mike and Trent dig into a lifetime of lessons learned through his experiences, gaining worldwide and historical notoriety. This episode is absolutely full of amazing nuggets of wisdom and motivation. Make sure to go out and grab Nickleback's newest release, "Get Rollin"!!!00:00 Trent's Intro and Mike's background and intro, Trent fangirls x1 02:50 What was the plan at the beginning of Nickleback?10:30 Getting there sucks, buckets of crabs, hard work vs talent 21:05 Dealing with Interpersonal conflict, touring, staying humble 26:00 Trent fangirls x2, asks a great question33:15 Staying focused and avoiding distractions, telling your teammates hard truths37:40 When did Nickleback fail? What then?43:30 Not quitting, no plan B46:00 Starting jiu jitsu, white belt mentality, keep your perspective, American Pride 1:01:06 Mike's Advice#nickleback #onesready #podcast Support the showJoin this channel to get access to perks: HEREBuzzsprout Subscription page: HERECollabs:Ones Ready - OnesReady.com 18A Fitness - Promo Code: ONESREADY ATACLete - Follow the URL (no promo code): ATACLeteCardoMax - Promo Code: ONESREADYDanger Close Apparel - Promo Code: ONESREADYDFND Apparel - Promo Code: ONESREADYHoist - Promo Code: ONESREADYKill Cliff - Pr...

Send us a textWe are sure that someone has told you to "find your why" before- because we have said it here on the Ones Ready podcast over and over again. But how do you *actually* get to your why? Is it absolutely bulletproof? Is it the bedrock of your psyche? If it isn't, how can you get there? Peaches, Trent, and the other guy dig into many topics, stories, and lessons learned on their "why's" and mentors. Hope you enjoyed this episode of the #onesready #podcast !00:00 Peaches chubbing the intro, giving himself a compliment, and finding your why05:15 Your "Why" better be bulletproof and bottomless, 10:30 Beware a "False why" and a warning to cross-trainees18:00 Career field expectations/capability-based duty22:30 The Gospel of Peaches 24:30 Check out ataclete.com and use code ONESREADY10 at checkout!25:30 Checkout eberlestock.com and use code OR10 at checkout!26:45 Invest in yourself, 32:45 Discipline and motivation35:20 Strategies for not quitting and the only acceptable time to quit, an abusive cadre relationship39:00 Mentors that help you with your why, 41:00 Aaron's story about getting yelled at (he deserved it) 50:45 Cautionary Tale - You might not be worthy of a mentor (yet)Support the showJoin this channel to get access to perks: HEREBuzzsprout Subscription page: HERECollabs:Ones Ready - OnesReady.com 18A Fitness - Promo Code: ONESREADY ATACLete - Follow the URL (no promo code): ATACLeteCardoMax - Promo Code: ONESREADYDanger Close Apparel - Promo Code: ONESREADYDFND Apparel - Promo Code: ONESREADYHoist - Promo Code: ONESREADYKill Cliff - Pr...

Send us a textJacob Garel, a Senior Master Sergeant, began his Air Force journey as a Tactical Air Control Party Airman. He later cross-trained as a Pararescueman and spent his entire career at the Moffett Guard unit, the 129th Rescue Wing. In our conversation with Jacob, he shares valuable insights into the Guard's hiring process, your first year at the unit, and how to prepare for deployment. He guides us through the entire gamut of a full career in the Guard. However, Jacob's story does not end there. When it was time for him to transition out of the military, he utilized skill bridge and became a marriage/family life counselor. He joins Aaron and Peaches to discuss the entire process of transitioning out of the military and pursuing a career as a counselor. We extend our immense gratitude to Jacob for enlightening us on all things Guard and the diverse career paths available to those who are ready to take the next step.00:00 Check out Ataclete.com or our page at onesready.com for all your training gear! 01:05 Drinkhoist.com because it works03:05 SMSgt (ret) Jacob Garel's background 08:20 GDeep diving the Guard hiring process22:17 Open Ocean Moffet Rescues and the first year at the unit, getting ready to deploy41:30 Feeling different than the normal population and finding purpose as a marriage counselor49:25 Skill Bridge Explained, Vocational Rehab, the GI Bill56:30 Heroic Hearts and plant based medicine for PTSD59:00 "The Body Keeps the Score", Bessel van der Kolk1:01:00 Jacob's advice Support the showJoin this channel to get access to perks: HEREBuzzsprout Subscription page: HERECollabs:Ones Ready - OnesReady.com 18A Fitness - Promo Code: ONESREADY ATACLete - Follow the URL (no promo code): ATACLeteCardoMax - Promo Code: ONESREADYDanger Close Apparel - Promo Code: ONESREADYDFND Apparel - Promo Code: ONESREADYHoist - Promo Code: ONESREADYKill Cliff - Pr...