Personal Growth Episodes
In-depth discussions that tackle modern challenges while providing practical advice and insights for both personal and professional development.
May 19, 2025
Jocko Underground: Getting Old and Hurt. The New Standard.
>Join Jocko Underground< For the FULL EPISODE. The new standard as we get old and injured. What to do when a loved one seems to be slowly giving up on life. Dealing with neighbors crossing social boundaries. How to deal with a gym rival. What to do when you hate your parent and can't forgive. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/jocko-podcast/exclusive-content
May 14, 2025
490: Accept All Challenges Involved. With Travis Barnes
>Join Jocko Underground< After 9/11, Travis Barnes enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps, driven by duty and purpose. He endured grueling training, served three combat tours in Iraq, and rose to Sergeant in a Recon unit, surviving IEDs and earning multiple commendations. After suffering traumatic brain injury and PTSD, he returned home, went to law school, and found healing through discipline — this time in crafting whiskey. In 2014, alongside his wife Hilary, he founded Hotel Tango, named in honor ...
May 12, 2025
Jocko Underground: When Someone is Gate-Keeping and Preventing your Success.
>Join Jocko Underground< What to do if a superior is gate-keeping. Relationship decisions based on a pessimistic future. People are saying I'm to blunt and abrasive. Managing negative external influences on your family. I have a good life, but I still want to join the military. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/jocko-podcast/exclusive-content
May 7, 2025
489: A Man Can Be Made To Do Exactly Anything. The Dark Truth About Brainwashing.
>Join Jocko Underground< Jocko Podcast 489 explores the power of thought control, the vulnerability of the human mind, and historical brainwashing techniques. Jocko and Echo discuss a declassified 1956 CIA document on psychological manipulation, drawing from Korean War POW cases and Soviet tactics to show how beliefs and values can be deeply altered. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/jocko-podcast/exclusive-content
April 30, 2025
488: If You Leap Into a Well Don't Count Anyone To Pull You Out. The Hunn-Beating Proverbs Pt. 2
> Join Jocko Underground < The Hunn-Beating Proverb book. Pt. 2. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/jocko-podcast/exclusive-content
April 28, 2025
Jocko Underground: I'm Looking For Purpose In Life.
>Join Jocko Underground< What to do when you get promoted and you want to stay on good terms with your friends. How to know when someone is about to NOT take responsibility. Looking for purpose in life. I want to make a change, but I'm afraid to. The people you work with are slackers and too comfortable. How to capitalize on this. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/jocko-podcast/exclusive-content
April 23, 2025
487: How Being a “New Guy” Can Help You in Life. W Bobby Holland
>Join Jocko Underground< Bobby Holland joins the pod to discuss what we can all learn from the guidelines of being a "New Guy" in the SEAL Teams. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/jocko-podcast/exclusive-content
April 21, 2025
Jocko Underground: How Do You Measure Up Against You In Your Prime?
>Join Jocko Underground< How do you stack up to your self when you were in your prime? How to spread the principle of Extreme Ownership effectively. The results and benefits of hanging around Jocko for 10+ years. Get back on track with your spouse. Is there redemption for "bad" people? Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/jocko-podcast/exclusive-content
April 16, 2025
486: Warfare: The Missions, The Men, and The Movie. W/ Elliott Miller and Joe Hildebrand.
>Join Jocko Underground< Two of the US Navy SEALS that were in the Battle of Ramadi in the events depicted in the Movie "Warfare". Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/jocko-podcast/exclusive-content
April 13, 2025
Jocko Underground: You Are Accepting Too Much Weakness.
>Join Jocko Underground< Don't accept the backslide. Get out of a depressive slump caused by tragedy. My wife/spouse seems to be slacking. What to do? The perfect example how to deal with a person who is chronically late. How to change physical training as you age. If at all. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/jocko-podcast/exclusive-content
April 9, 2025
485: We Are ALL Susceptible to Arrogance, Vice, and Villainy. The Hunn-Beating Proverb.
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April 7, 2025
Jocko Underground: Tighten Up Your Life.
>Join Jocko Underground< Tighten Up Your Life. Resentment toward the SEAL Teams. Sober and ready to take on life. Where to begin. Training and practicing to be more dominant and assertive. How to build a network for future success. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/jocko-podcast/exclusive-content
April 2, 2025
484: It Might Not Go The Way You Want. With Navy SEAL Command Master Chief, Jim Foreman.
>Join Jocko Underground< Jim Foreman is a retired U.S. Navy SEAL Command Master Chief with 27 years of elite military service, including leadership at Naval Special Warfare Development Group (DEVGRU – SEAL Team 6) — one of the most selective and operationally demanding units in the world. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/jocko-podcast/exclusive-content
March 31, 2025
Jocko Underground: How Long Would You Fight To Save Your Marriage?
>Join Jocko Underground< How long would you fight to save your marriage? How to not drown in negativity after you get demoted. What do you exactly mean by "immoral"? How to repair your reputation and the damage after telling someone off. Memories of my ex girlfriend haunting me. How to get over it once and for all. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/jocko-podcast/exclusive-content
March 26, 2025
483: Grayisms. Thoughts on Leadership That Apply Right Now. From Al Gray.
>Join Jocko Underground< The Potomac Institute for Policy Studies produced a document called "Grayisms: And other Thoughts on Leadership from General Al Gray". Published by the Potomac Institute Press. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/jocko-podcast/exclusive-content
March 24, 2025
Jocko Underground: What's Up With Military Recruiting, Recruiting Videos |
>Join Jocko Underground< Getting young, talented, but arrogant team members on board with the system. What's Up with the current state of Military recruiting? How to navigate good training for a fulfilling Jiu Jitsu experience. Loyalty VS My career. Solving recurring problems in my day to day professional life. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/jocko-podcast/exclusive-content
March 19, 2025
482: Roll Up Your Sleeves and CHOP THAT S**T UP. With CSM Daniel Pinion.
>Join Jocko Underground< Daniel L. Pinion is a military veteran of the Cold War, Operation Joint Endeavor (Bosnia-Herzegovina), and multiple tours in Operation Iraqi Freedom. He served in numerous Infantry, Armor and Cavalry units and leadership positions during his 28-year career. CSM (R) Pinion has served as Squad Leader, Section Sergeant, Drill Sergeant, Platoon Sergeant, First Sergeant, Instructor, Operations Sergeant Major, and Command Sergeant Major. Born in Ohio, raised in Andover, NJ, CS...
March 17, 2025
Jocko Underground: The Value of Cadence. Worthless? Or Useful? | How Civilians Can Be Prepared for War
>Join Jocko Underground< the Value of Cadence. How to be prepared for war as a civilian. The geopolitical situation between Canada and The USA. Overly aggressive Jiu Jitsu student messing up the vibe in class. Addicted to porn. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/jocko-podcast/exclusive-content
March 12, 2025
481: Deeds. Not Words. With Airborne Ranger, Will Bardenwerper
>Join Jocko Underground< Will Bardenwerper was an Airborne Ranger qualified infantry officer in the United States Army. He was stationed in Germany and his service included a 13-month deployment to Nineveh and Anbar Provinces, Iraq in 2006-7. While in Iraq, he helped lead his infantry battalion's reconstruction, civil affairs and tribal engagement efforts in the city of Hit. His unit helped contribute to the beginning of what would later become known as the “Anbar Awakening.” Will was awarded a ...
March 10, 2025
Jocko Underground: You Might Be Worrying Too Much About Your Kids.
>Join Jocko Underground< You Might by worrying too much about your kids. How to treat a friend with a disability. Plan your professional future THIS WAY. The problem with "If it ain't broke, don't fix it." How to advance in your career... if that's really what you want. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/jocko-podcast/exclusive-content
March 5, 2025
480: Learn To Read, Write, And Think.
>Join Jocko Underground< Guidelines from Professional Writing Guide from the Command and General Staff College. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/jocko-podcast/exclusive-content
Feb. 26, 2025
479: First Troops On The Ground In Afghanistan. With Green Beret Scott Neil
>Join Jocko Underground< Green Beret, Scott Neil. Task Force K-Bar. First boots on the ground in Afghanistan after Sept. 11. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/jocko-podcast/exclusive-content
Feb. 24, 2025
Jocko Underground: How to Deal with Adult Bullies.
>Join Jocko Underground< Facing a flagrant hostile bully at work. Organize your thoughts and get things done correctly. Getting people on board with things they think are not necessary. Should you ever become a Navy SEAL? Your follow-up emails are messing up your relationships. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/jocko-podcast/exclusive-content
Feb. 19, 2025
478: Be The Comprehensive Human The Moment Demands. Jason Wilson Pt.2
>Join Jocko Underground< Jason Wilson faced many challenges growing up-the types of challenges that make many men turn down the wrong path-the demonic path that destroys people and ruins their souls. But, Jason was able to break away from that path-and get on another path: the Righteous Path...and he has helped thousands of people do the same through his books: Cry Like a Man, Battle Cry, and his most recent book, The Man the Moment Demands: Master the Ten Characteristics of the Comprehensive Ma...