Published Aug 11, 2023

Jocko Podcast 398: Storming into Conflict Zones and Protecting. W/ Former Navy Seal, Ephraim Mattos.

Former Navy SEAL Ephraim Mattos joins Jocko Willink to share his gripping combat experiences, humanitarian work in conflict zones, and profound journey through PTSD and recovery.

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Jocko Podcast 398: Storming into Conflict Zones and Protecting. W/ Former Navy Seal, Ephraim Mattos.

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Making Tough Choices

Horrific Atrocities

Choosing a Different Path

Blue on Blue

Overcoming Obstacles

Questioning Purpose

Overcoming Adversity

Overcoming Impossible Challenges

Rescued Under Fire

Battling Operator Syndrome

Overcoming Trauma

Courage and Calculated Risks

Soul Searching

Close Combat Engagement

Surviving ISIS Massacre

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Military Experiences

Humanitarian Missions

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Jocko Podcast 398: Storming into Conflict Zones and Protecting. W/ Former Navy Seal, Ephraim Mattos.

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Episode Highlights

Military ExperiencesEphraim Mattos, founder of Stronghold Rescue & Relief and former Navy SEAL, shares his intense combat experiences and the psychological impact they had on him. He also discusses the grueling SEAL training that prepared him for these challenges.

Military Experiences

Humanitarian MissionsEphraim Mattos discusses his moral and ethical drive for engaging in humanitarian missions and the numerous challenges he faced. He shares intense and heartbreaking experiences, highlighting the complexities of his work in conflict zones.

Humanitarian Missions

Mental Health and RecoveryEphraim Mattos opens up about his struggles with PTSD and the mental health challenges he faced after his service. He shares his journey through catastrophic burnout, trauma, and addiction, and the strategies he used for recovery.

Mental Health and Recovery

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