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Rapid-fire Q and A submitted from the listeners! A variety of topics with a five-minute time cap per answer, sometimes. 1. Mourning and remembrance, how much is too little, how much is too much 2. Did a woman just graduate from BUD/s 3. How do you let go and move on after a divorce 4. Should I stay in the small town where I am from and my entire family lives, or move on and grow as a person Enjoy

Kara Smith is no stranger to hunting down bad guys. She's spent the last 12 years doing it, starting as an intelligence analyst with the Air Force where she deployed supporting counter-terrorism operations tracking and locating terrorists using state-of-the-art military technology. After leaving the Air Force, Kara worked at the NSA and then at the FBI in the Terrorist Screening Operations Unit as a Senior Intelligence Analyst assisting the FBI in identifying and monitoring persons on the terrorist watch list. Kara has helped take numerous traffickers off the streets by providing support to local, state, and federal law enforcement. Whether from her office at DeliverFund or in the back of an undercover vehicle, Kara provides real-time information about the location of traffickers and their victims, using P.A.T.H.™ (Platform for the Analysis and Targeting of Human Traffickers) software developed by DeliverFund, in-depth social media analysis, and other cutting-edge technology. To support the fight against huma

Traditionally, Fridays are for Q and A. Every so often I encounter a situation that I think deserves individual attention, and today is one of those days. Magic words....You know what I mean, words that people say in the attempt to shut you up, shut you down, or compel and elicit specific behavior. I had my first direct experience with an individual that decided that I fit the bill for her "magic word," and let's just say the conversation that followed was an interesting one. This episode is about my thoughts on the experience and the entire era of "magic words" that we now seem to find ourselves in. https://military.finance/andy-stumpf  

Sean Evangelista is a retired Navy SEAL with 20 years of service, including multiple combat deployments throughout the world.  He is the founder and owner of 30 Seconds Out, a commando-inspired apparel brand that makes the world's most awesome t-shirts.  During Sean's military service, he experienced numerous combat situations that resulted in more than thirty broken bones and even brain injuries. Through a combination of perseverance and good fortune, Sean was able to survive these difficult situations and retire with an incredibly distinguished career. Now, Sean is devoted to operating Thirty Seconds Out and experiencing every new adventure life has to offer. https://www.athleticgreens.com/clearedhot https://www.allform.com/clearedhot https://www.Magicspoon.com/clearedhot https://www.Qalo.com/clearedhot  

Rapid-fire Q and A submitted from the listeners! A variety of topics with a five-minute time cap per answer, sometimes. 1. I want to join the military but I feel like I have "missed the war," what should I do 2. How did you handle having female service members on target? Did it impact in a positive or negative way 3. I have lost all hope and empathy in the human race, how do I regain it 4. I have young children but I want to serve, but I also want to be there for my family Enjoy

Author Kelsi Sheren is a Canadian Forces Veteran who fought on the front lines in Afghanistan as an artillery gunner. While she battles with severe PTSD, she is also a young female entrepreneur on a mission to change the world by healing the people who help to defend all of our freedom. It is her goal to help other struggling Veterans and first responders through charitable donations made via her fast-growing jewelry and accessory business, and her memoir, Brass & Unity. https://www.feals.com/clearedhot https://www.Betterhelp.com/clearedhot https://www.Drinklmnt.com/clearedhot https://www.helix.com/clearedhot  

Traditionally Friday episodes are dedicated to listener-submitted Q and A, but not today. What began as an interaction in the comments section of Youtube morphed into an email exchange, and the perfect opportunity to discuss a few of the topics that surfaced. Today's episode is completely dedicated to that exchange in the hopes of shedding some light on what the podcast is, what it will never be, who I am, who I will never be, negative social media comments, and hopefully a critical look in the mirror.

John Stryker "Tilt" Meyer is an American author and U.S. Army Special Forces combat veteran of service in covert reconnaissance with the Studies and Observations Group, also known as MACV-SOG. Meyer has published two works of nonfiction related to his experiences in the Vietnam War. Meyer's first book was a nonfiction memoir, first published in 2003, titled Across the Fence: The Secret War in Vietnam. Mike Glover spent 18 years in the US Army and as a government contractor for OGA (Other Government Agency). He served as a SGM (Sergeant Major) in Special Forces in various positions and deployed multiple times to combat theaters. He is an expert in Counter-Terrorism, security, and crisis management operations and is the host of the Fieldcraft Survival Podcast on iTunes and Soundcloud and the CEO of Fieldcraft Survival. https://www.Babbel.com https://www.TenThousand.cc https://www.Magicspoon.com/clearedhot https://www.Grammarly.com/clearedhot  

Rapid-fire Q and A submitted from the listeners! A variety of topics with a five-minute time cap per answer, with local renaissance man Nelson Grant. 1. How do I instill grit and determination in my daughter while we raise her in an environment where we could provide for her anything we want. 2. I am the sole breadwinner in the family and my stress level is increasing. How can I avoid resentment. 3. I have been drinking to blackout for nearly 11 years, how do I stop 4. I am the victim of domestic violence, is it worth pressing charges Enjoy https://military.finance/andy-stumpf  

Wesley Morgan is a freelance journalist in Washington, DC, Iraq and Afghanistan, contributing stories to The Washington Post, The New York Times, The Atlantic and other publications. He recently published a book titled The Hardest Place, the American Military Adrift in Afghanistan's Pech Valley. https://www.Manscaped.com https://www.Athleticgreens.com/clearedhot https://www.Drinklmnt.com/clearedhot https://www.Betterhelp.com/clearedhot  

Rapid-fire Q and A submitted from the listeners! A variety of topics with a five-minute time cap per answer, sometimes. 1. My dad is trying to force a relationship with me after being out of my life for nearly 20 years 2. I'm 43 and having a mid-life crisis, how do I find my passion 3. I'm 18 and am having a hard time expressing to my parents that I want to join the military 4. Thoughts on processing grief after the suicide of a friend Enjoy

Jeannie Sanders can only be described as a force to be reckoned with. After a 21 year career at Siemens where she worked for the President of Sales, chaired multiple diversity groups and councils, was invited to the White House to speak on her initiative to hire Veterans into her programs, was recruited by the head of HR for the US to run all strategic partnerships in the US, and speaking at over 30 universities, she has decided to launch her own consulting business based upon her career and life experiences: Practice of Positivity Leadership Consulting. https://www.practiceofpositivity.com Steve is a retired Navy SEAL with 24 years of active duty service. Immediately upon graduating from high school, he enlisted in the Navy and went to Basic Underwater Demolition School BUD/S. Stephen was assigned to SEAL Delivery Vehicle Team TWO where he specialized as a SDV Pilot, small arms marksmanship instructor, and scout/sniper. In 1999 Stephen successfully screened and went to Naval Special Warfare Development Group

Rapid-fire Q and A submitted from the listeners! A variety of topics with a five-minute time cap per answer, sometimes. 1. Advice/tips for public speakers 2. Is love worth fighting for 3. Parachutes and pickup trucks 4. I hate and loathe myself, what can I do Enjoy

After serving for five years in the British Royal Navy as a Mine Clearance Diver, Tim left England for Hollywood in 1992 to pursue his dream of a career as a stuntman. For the last 28 years, he has worked on most of the big-budget action movies. He has crashed, slid, jumped, and turned over cars, ("Mr & Mrs Smith", "Dukes of Hazzard", "Man of the House", Fast & Furious 4), performed high falls and skydives; he has been strapped to an ejection seat during freefall ("Stealth" & Iron Man), BASE jumped from a moving car, ("xXx"), BASE jumped into Downtown L.A. ("Along Came Polly"), BASE jumped live into the 2004 Superbowl at Houston Reliant Stadium (in front of 80,000 people), flown his wingsuit over L.A. and landed in Paramount studios, ("World Stunt Awards"), Spent hours, days, & weeks underwater ("Sphere & "The Hunley" "Man of Steel), been involved in extensive fight & weapons based work, with the finest fight choreographers in the business, ("300"), as well as all of the "nuts & bo

Rapid-fire Q and A submitted from the listeners! A variety of topics with a five-minute time cap per answer, sometimes. 1. How can I offer someone help if I have not experienced what they are going through 2. I'm having issues with my ex and her "behind the scenes" behavior, what should I do 3. I'm about to become a father, what advice do you have, what would you do differently if you could go back, what is your favorite part of being a father 4. My wife keeps lying to me about her smoking, what should I do Enjoy

Nelson Grant is a Sheriff's Deputy and Search and Rescue Team member in the Flathead Valley. In addition to his current duties, he has previous experience on the SWAT Team and Narcotics Task Force. When not on duty Nelson enjoys partaking in just about every activity that Northwestern Montana has to offer. Bowhunting, rifle hunting, river raft guiding, dual-sport motorcycle guiding, backcountry split boarding and skiing, touring, trekking, downhill mountain bike riding, jiu-jitsu, and probably even more that I am forgetting. If there was ever a renaissance man of the Montana mountains, Nelson is it.

Rapid-fire Q and A submitted from the listeners! A variety of topics with a five-minute time cap per answer, sometimes. 1. I had a negative interaction with Law Enforcement, do I need to check my ego 2. How do I handle the shitty situation I am in with my ex-wife and our three teenage daughters 3. Should we honor vets that take their own lives on Memorial Day, or is it just for those that died in uniform 4. I'm turning 30 and am burning out. I am no longer interested in my hobbies or working out. Have you ever found yourself in that situation and what did you do Enjoy

Kevin Owens grew up in Ireland where he served in the Tier One Counter-Terrorist Force. After immigrating to the United States, he served 24-years in the United States Army - 6 in the infantry and 18 in Special Forces. He served in combat in Iraq and Afghanistan multiple times, ran the Special Forces Sniper Course, and was in charge of all Force Modernization for Army Special Forces. Grammarly Headspace Omax Health Ten Thousand Manscaped

Rapid-fire Q and A submitted from the listeners! A variety of topics with a five-minute time cap per answer, sometimes. 1. Should the military change/modify its standards in order to be a viable option for more recruits 2. How did you handle the pressure of being a new guy, and what did you look for in "new guys" when you were in a leadership position 3. When should I start seeing a counselor 4. How can I motivate people to make positive changes in their lives without being an asshole 5. How did you manage ear protection while overseas/hunting Enjoy

Hollie McKay is a foreign policy expert and war crimes investigator. She was an investigative and international affairs/war journalist for Fox News Digital for over fourteen years where she focused on warfare, terrorism, and crimes against humanity. Hollie has worked on the frontlines of several major war zones and covered humanitarian and diplomatic crises in Iraq, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Syria, Iran, Turkey, Yemen, Saudi Arabia, Burma, Russia, Africa, Latin America, and other areas. Her globally-spanned coverage, in the form of thousands of print articles and essays, has included exclusive and detailed interviews with numerous captured terrorists, as well as high-ranking government, military, and intelligence officials and leaders from all sides. She has spent considerable time embedded with US and foreign troops, conducted extensive interviews with survivors of torture, sex slavery, and forced child jihadist training, refugees, and internally displaced people to communicate the complexities of such catastro