Mindset & Resilience Episodes

>Join Jocko Underground< From the chaos of Ramadi to the pain of losing his best friend, Ben Sledge recounts combat, moral injury, and how faith and storytelling became his path to healing. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/jocko-podcast/exclusive-content

>Join Jocko Underground< What to Do When Your Boss’s Plan Will Destroy EverythingIs It Betrayal to Train Somewhere Else?How Do I Lead When I Feel Like I’m Not Good Enough?Why Can’t I See My Progress When I’m Getting Better?How Do I Escape the Grind Without Losing Everything? Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/jocko-podcast/exclusive-content

>Join Jocko Underground< Accept That The People Around You May Not Want To Do Their Best How to have the best relationship with your family members when they do not want to improve themselves. How to influence people to be a better version of themself. If you're struggling with balance and have an addictive personality. The 1-5 system of evaluating your performance on ANYTHING. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/jocko-podcast/exclusive-content

>Join Jocko Underground< Dave Burke breaks down why humility, detachment, and rejecting perfection are the foundation of true leadership. Jocko adds his perspective from the SEAL Teams to reveal what separates leaders who win from those who fail. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/jocko-podcast/exclusive-content

>Join Jocko Underground< Up before the enemy. Disciplined vs. Crazy Balancing it all. Training as a Specialized Officer Discovering a family member's Infidelity Homeschool vs. Public School Debate Friendship Destroyed by Politics. What to do. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/jocko-podcast/exclusive-content

>Join Jocko Underground< How to honor your commitment when it gets hard. Physical confrontations and how to handle them. Doing well in life on paper, but deeply unhappy--What to do. How to handle a toxic romantic relationship. Developing Jiu Jitsu techniques to deal with good wrestlers. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/jocko-podcast/exclusive-content

>Join Jocko Underground< Clay Martin, former Green Beret and author, shares his journey from brutal combat in Iraq to the battles of life after war. He reveals how writing saved him, how visions of an ancestral spirit reshaped his path, and why Barbarian Spirit is a call to purpose and survival for veterans today. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/jocko-podcast/exclusive-content

>Join Jocko Underground< Leading at Home Without Anger (How to earn respect, guide your kids, and avoid becoming a tyrant parent.) When a Neighbor Crosses the Line (Handling heartless comments after the Charlie Kirk tragedy while keeping peace next door.) Finding Peace After a Father’s Failings (Moving forward when your dad wasn’t the hero you needed.) Bipolar Disorder and the Fight for Balance (Using sports, discipline, and creativity to manage the highs and lows.) Set Up to Fail at Work? ...

>Join Jocko Underground< How to Survive a Shaky Company Do You Have What It Takes for Special Forces? Drowning in Debt While Chasing a Dream Is Your Past Blocking Your Future in Law Enforcement? Escaping the Grip of a Toxic Relationship Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/jocko-podcast/exclusive-content

>Join Jocko Underground< Congressman and former Army Apache pilot Wesley Hunt, who shares his journey from West Point and combat deployments to the halls of Congress. He reflects on his family’s history from slavery to public service, the lessons of struggle and resilience, and the values of faith, family, and country. Hunt and Jocko discuss leadership, authenticity in politics, America’s challenges and strengths, and the importance of discipline, service, and personal responsibility in building...

>Join Jocko Underground< Weight loss drug and discipline “Am I cheating myself by using a weight-loss drug?” Belt test fees in jiu jitsu “My new BJJ school charges $70 for a belt test—should I see this as a red flag?” Discipline cycles vs. laziness “How can I tell if I’m slipping into laziness when discipline wanes, and how do I stay truly on the path instead of lying to myself?” Working at a nonprofit with doubts “Is it moral or ethical to keep working for a nonprofit whose mission or pract...

>Join Jocko Underground< How to turn your rival into an ally? Acceptance vs Desire – How do you move forward without giving up hope? Toxic Family – When is it time to cut someone off? Discipline vs Motivation – How do you stay consistent when life gets hard? Love and Timing – What do you do when feelings don’t align? Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/jocko-podcast/exclusive-content

>Join Jocko Underground< Apache pilot, Dan McClinton recounts the harrowing mission over Baghdad that claimed the lives of two fellow crew members. Through vivid memories and raw emotion, he shares the bond of the Crazy Horse team, the reality of combat in the skies, and the enduring weight of loss. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/jocko-podcast/exclusive-content

>Join Jocko Underground< Should you always give with no expectation? How to make your daughters mentally tough. Getting my wife on the path of discipline. Ex-Con is a new member at my non-profit. Should I get over my new girls sexual past? Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/jocko-podcast/exclusive-content

>Join Jocko Underground< My Career Choice is Haunting Me. A Woman may be holding you back from your dreams. Insulted by my hypocritical coworker. How to handle this situation. Family member is jamming up the family business. Didn't get the promotion and you really thought you were. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/jocko-podcast/exclusive-content

>Join Jocko Underground< Easy Fix for People Playing Games In a Relationship. How do I carry on knowing how life is for me.. Pull-ups. Is There value when you get older? My kid's new Jiu Jitsu instructor is causing it not to be fun anymore. Good resume, but struggling to get a job. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/jocko-podcast/exclusive-content

>Join Jocko Underground< Stop living your life on auto pilot. Make conscious decisions. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/jocko-podcast/exclusive-content

>Join Jocko Underground< Should you leave a secure job that you don't like? Staying on the path when your family depends on you. What actually changes after you get married. Getting called out for an email, or something you wanted to be private. Higher ups treating the front line workers poorly because of race. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/jocko-podcast/exclusive-content

>Join Jocko Underground< (Live in Chicago) Jocko Podcast 500 marks a major milestone—nearly 10 years of leadership, war stories, personal growth, and hard truths. In this powerful live episode recorded at the Vic Theatre in Chicago, Jocko Deeply personal reflection on the realities of war, the weight of leadership, and the power of choice. From recounting the harrowing cost of combat to the enduring bonds between team mates, Stories of fallen teammates, personal battles with grief, and the less...

>Join Jocko Underground< How should I train to prepare for the worst conditions? How to react to others bad-mouthing someone you are close to. How to handle suspicious business partner behavior. Moderating people who are feuding. What do Sober people have in common? Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/jocko-podcast/exclusive-content

>Join Jocko Underground< How overreacting to headlines, battlefield reports, or business setbacks creates unnecessary panic and poor decision-making. Using the analogy of a “squelch” button on military radios, he explains the need to filter noise, assess information logically, and avoid emotional responses. Leaders must detach, gather reliable intel, and act with calm deliberation. From combat to media consumption, Jocko emphasizes processing input through disciplined frameworks to avoid manipul...

>Join Jocko Underground< Staying strong and grieving to get over tragedy. In a slump after a big failure. Finding a new mission to crush life. Facing your traumatic past from family members. Why are pull-ups even important? Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/jocko-podcast/exclusive-content

>Join Jocko Underground< >Explore Jocko Store< Exploring deeper themes from the Marine Corps Institute’s Leadership Credo. Leadership isn’t about rank—it’s about earning trust through action. True leadership requires understanding human will, stress, fear, and mission focus. The will to fight is central in combat—and in life. Emotional control, both personally and within teams, determines success or failure. Jiu-jitsu parallels are drawn to show how will, not just skill, defines performance. Lea...

>Join Jocko Underground< Getting past your past mistakes to get back on the track to excellence. My woman brings me stress and refuses to change. Lets talk about people who claim to be progressive, but disparage the troops. What to do if you ruined your reputation in a certain community. If you are anti-social media, listen to this last one. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/jocko-podcast/exclusive-content