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Personal Growth Episodes

In-depth discussions that tackle modern challenges while providing practical advice and insights for both personal and professional development.
Feb. 5, 2025

476: Dog Ain't Got Nuthin' For Ya. With Retired SEAL Harold "Dog" Underdown.

>Join Jocko Underground< Harold Underdown (aka Dog) is a co-founder of Four Branches Bourbon, where he brings his 30-year career as a Master Chief Naval Special Warfare (SEAL) to the company. As a former Navy SEAL Command Master Chief and VP of the UDT/SEAL Association, Harold leads Four Branches Bourbon's efforts to support special operations veterans and causes. He manages collaboration ventures and giveback initiatives, promoting the company's message of Drink Honorably. Currently, Harold is ...
Feb. 3, 2025

Jocko Underground: The Correct Way a Female Should Improve Communication

>Join Jocko Underground< The "Female" way to communicate with an all-men team. Do peer reviews work? Or do they just hurt? Can't seem to stay on the path because the alcohol keeps calling. Solving the unique problems in a family-run business. How parents can stay on the path directly after having a new child. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/jocko-podcast/exclusive-content
Jan. 29, 2025

475: With Much Wisdom Comes Much Sorrow. The More Knowledge, The More Grief. With Oliver Anthony Music, Chris Lunsford

>Join Jocko Underground< Oliver Anthony, born Christopher Anthony Lunsford, is a musician whose raw, heartfelt songs resonate with working-class struggles. Raised in Appalachia, his music reflects personal battles with mental health and the hardships of blue-collar life. A high school dropout, Oliver spent years in industrial jobs before turning to music as an outlet. Living modestly in Virginia, he rejects fame and focuses on creating authentic, unpolished songs that connect deeply with listen...
Jan. 22, 2025

474: Building More United Communities. With Force Recon Marine, Jake Harriman

>Join Jocko Underground< Jake graduated with distinction from the United States Naval Academy and served seven and a half years in the U.S. Marine Corps as a Platoon Commander in both the Infantry and Force Recon. Following his service, Jake enrolled at the Stanford Graduate School of Business. While at Stanford, he founded Nuru International to eradicate extreme poverty in the world’s most unstable, vulnerable regions to help end violent extremism. Jake played a vital role in drafting, introduc...
Jan. 20, 2025

Jocko Underground: How to Rebuild The Bridges You Burnt With Your In-Laws

>Join Jocko Underground< The choice of stability and benefits VS Significantly more pay. How to fit in with a hard nose culture of a new job. How to rebuild the bridges you burnt with your in-laws. What to do when you "spark" wears off. What should a woman develop herself into to attract a strong man? Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/jocko-podcast/exclusive-content
Jan. 15, 2025

473: Achieve The Intent In A Manner Best Fitting Reality. With Codey Gandy

>Join Jocko Underground< Codey Gandy is a Marine Corps Veteran, and currently a leadership instructor, speaker, and strategic advisor for Echelon Front. Codey spent just over 5 years working as a ground combat leader for various units in the Marine Corps. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/jocko-podcast/exclusive-content
Jan. 13, 2025

Jocko Underground: Breaking Up With Your Significant Other out of Boredom | The Value of Instructors VS Training Partners

>Join Jocko Underground< Which is more important? Good Instructor? Or good training partners? Breaking up with your significant other out of boredom? How to get out of a massive rut involving meds. How to maybe get your girlfriend back after she broke up with you. Only child trying to get over insecurity as an adult. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/jocko-podcast/exclusive-content
Jan. 8, 2025

472: Avoiding the Pressure Won't Get You Anywhere. W/ Matt Hasby

>Join Jocko Underground< Matt is a retired Navy SEAL, combat leader, and Leadership Instructor at Echelon Front with a distinguished 21-year career. He began at SEAL Team Three and was part of Task Unit Bruiser with Leif Babin and Jocko Willink. Matt's combat and training experiences honed his leadership skills, allowing him to rise through the SEAL ranks and collaborate with various special operations teams. After retiring, he earned an MBA from UCLA's Anderson School of Management and worked a...
Jan. 6, 2025

Jocko Underground: Do You Have Emotional Discipline | Grown Kids Are Not Adults Sometimes

>Join Jocko Underground< How to have emotional discipline. How to turn your grown kids into real adults. How do I get my extreme discipline back? Loved ones aren't living right. How do I change them? Am I overtraining? Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/jocko-podcast/exclusive-content
Jan. 2, 2025

471: Better K-9s and Better Humans. With Mike Ritland

>Join Jocko Underground< For Mike Ritland, the goal has always been to make an impact, and for most of his life, he has done just that, both personally and professionally. Born in suburban Waterloo, Iowa, Mike’s parents instilled a solid foundation of integrity, compassion, and hard work that carried him through his teen years into one of the most pivotal decisions of his life. After graduation, without a second thought, Mike decided he wanted to serve his country as a Navy SEAL. Support this p...
Dec. 31, 2024

"Now" Is an Important Word. And it Starts NOW.

>Join Jocko Underground< >Join The DEF Reset< Now will pass... and you can't really get it back. Where do you want to be? Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/jocko-podcast/exclusive-content
Dec. 30, 2024

Commitments Scare People. And This is a Commitment.

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Dec. 30, 2024

Jocko Underground: Is My Girlfriend Abusing Me?

>Join Jocko Underground< I'm getting abused by my girlfriend. Am I getting abused by my Jiu Jitsu Instructor? My Ex is lingering in my life and I can't let go of her. How to set the stage to be a rock star leader when you first start out in a position. I want to sell my successful business to become a fighter pilot. Should I? Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/jocko-podcast/exclusive-content
Dec. 25, 2024

470: Don't Get Caught In The Crossfire in The Information War. With Jeremy Stern.

>Join Jocko Underground< Jeremy Stern is a nonresident senior fellow at the Atlantic Council’s Europe Center and news editor of Tablet magazine. He was previously a senior advisor in the Department of State and an explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) officer in the US Army, deploying to five countries in the Middle East and Central Asia. His writing has appeared in the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Foreign Affairs, Newsweek, Foreign Policy, and the American Interest, where he was a staff wri...
Dec. 24, 2024

Jocko Underground: What is The Mark of a Man?

>Join Jocko Underground< What is the mark of a man? How to break it to a friend that they are socially abrasive. Get over your obsession with women. Self deprecating approach advice backfired. What to do if your father is cheating on your mother? Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/jocko-podcast/exclusive-content
Dec. 23, 2024

How To Reset For This Coming Year. DEF Reset PSA.

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Dec. 17, 2024

Jocko Underground: Don't Try To Be A SEAL | Feeling Unappreciated in my Marriage

>Join Jocko Underground< It makes no logical sense to try to be a Navy SEAL. I can't find a legitimate new "mission" after my service... because of my limitations. How to make a great impression at a new promotion. I'm feeling unappreciated and disrespected in my marriage. I found a new girlfriend, but is it too good to be true?? Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/jocko-podcast/exclusive-content
Dec. 4, 2024

467: All It Takes Is All You Got. Risking it All For The People. With Chad Robichaux

>Join Jocko Underground< Mighty Oaks President & Founder, USMC Force Recon Veteran, Best Selling Author, Pro MMA Champion. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/jocko-podcast/exclusive-content
Dec. 2, 2024

Jocko Underground: This Man At the Gym Sexually Assaulted my Female Friend. What to do?

>Join Jocko Underground< This man at my Jiu Jitsu gym sexually assaulted my female friend. What to do? The skills and abilities you need to be a police officer today. How to get your parents to stop being overbearing. How to scale a private athletic coaching business. Or can you? How to easily get ahold of your diet habits to cut down in weight. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/jocko-podcast/exclusive-content
Nov. 25, 2024

Jocko Underground: Recover From Trauma | Smashing Through Set-Backs

>Join Jocko Underground< Fitting workouts into a busy schedule. Feeling unfulfilled as a vet who didn't see combat. Recovering from Trauma and ultimate success. Smashing through set-backs. How to overcome fear. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/jocko-podcast/exclusive-content
Nov. 11, 2024

Jocko Underground: How to Get a Higher Salary | Get Your Kids In Line

>Join Jocko Underground< Helping loved ones our of traumatic relationships. How to negotiate a higher salary. Crush your new role with confidence. How to get better socially to build relationships. How to get your kids in line and be a good parent. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/jocko-podcast/exclusive-content
Nov. 6, 2024

463: Urban Warfare Perspective on Ukraine and Israel. With John Spencer

>Join Jocko Underground< John Spencer is the Chair of Urban Warfare Studies at the Modern War Institute at West Point and the Chair of Urban Warfare Studies w the Madison Policy Forum. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/jocko-podcast/exclusive-content
Nov. 4, 2024

Jocko Underground: How to Live in Peace, Now.

>Join Jocko Underground< How to live in peace. now. Memorizing moves in Jiu Jitsu. Getting input from others may not always be good. Concealed carry options. low pro. How to rebuild your reputation after a huge blunder. How much should you listen to other peoples perspective or advice? Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/jocko-podcast/exclusive-content
Oct. 30, 2024

462: Leadership and Social Connections in Modern Warfare. With John Spencer

>Join Jocko Underground< John Spencer is the Chair of Urban Warfare Studies at the Modern War Institute at West Point and the Chair of Urban Warfare Studies w the Madison Policy Forum. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/jocko-podcast/exclusive-content