113. Shawn Ryan: Beating Addiction, Military Industrial Complex, Trump Presidency Outlook
113. Shawn Ryan: Beating Addiction, Military Industrial Complex, Trump Presidency Outlook  
Podcast: The Ultimate Human with Gary Brecka
Published On: Tue Nov 12 2024
Description: Former Navy SEAL & CIA operative Shawn Ryan opens up about his journey from elite warrior to rock bottom and back. Watch as he shares his battles with PTSD, addiction, and near-death experiences - and the unconventional path that saved his life. Plus, insights into the military-industrial complex and why traditional veteran care is failing. A must-watch for anyone interested in mental health, healing trauma, or understanding what really happens when the uniforms come off. Listen to "The Shawn Ryan Show" - New episodes Mondays! YouTube: https://bit.ly/4flFHrc Spotify: https://spoti.fi/4fITrfH Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/4fpG58o Join Shawn Ryan's "Vigilance Elite" on Patreon for exclusive content!: https://bit.ly/3CixZQ5 Connect with Shawn Ryan: Website: https://bit.ly/4hJRPnt Instagram: https://bit.ly/3YOCmKu Facebook: https://bit.ly/48EXcAl TikTok: https://bit.ly/3UKdMsF X.com: https://bit.ly/3UO39VR LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3UIJTsO 00:00 ​Intro of Show and Guest 04:24 ​Impactful Guests on Shawn Ryan’s Podcast 07:15 ​Difference Between US SEAL Teams 10:00 ​Preparedness for (and Experiences on) Real-Life Combats 22:10 ​Misconceptions and Underestimation on Afghan Armies 28:10 ​Operation Red Wings 30:30 ​War is a Business 33:25 ​The Control of Big Food and Big Pharma 37:07 ​Trump: War Would be Done before I Step into Office 39:45 ​How Will the Ukraine War End? 41:18 ​United States’ Involvement in Wars 45:55 ​Shawn’s Experience on PTSD and Operator Syndrome 54:25 ​Experience in Medellin and Battling with Addiction  1:00:29 ​What Pushed Shawn to Get Help 1:06:55 ​Psychedelic Therapy and Ibogaine Experience 1:20:05 ​Experience of Dying 1:28:17 ​Shawn’s Belief in God 1:31:52 ​Profound Realizations being on Death Bed 1:33:18 ​Losing His Addictions after the Experience 1:35:32 ​Shawn’s Friend that Went through the Same Psychedelic Experience 1:38:17 RFK Jr.: FDA’s War on Public Health is about to End 1:40:56 ​What Does This Election Mean to Shawn Ryan? 1:49:15 ​A Day in the Life of Shawn Ryan 1:54:13 ​Final Question: What does it mean to you to be an “Ultimate Human?” GET GARY'S WEEKLY HEALTH & LIFESTYLE TIPS! https://bit.ly/4eLDbdU EIGHT SLEEP - USE CODE “GARY” TO GET $350 OFF THE POD 4 ULTRA: https://bit.ly/3WkLd6E BODY HEALTH - USE CODE “ULTIMATE20” FOR 20% OFF YOUR ORDER: http://bit.ly/4e5IjsV BAJA GOLD – 91 ESSENTIAL MINERALS IN EVERY PINCH!: https://bit.ly/3WSBqUa STRENGTH TRAINING EQUIPMENT - TAKE YOUR STRENGTH TO THE NEXT LEVEL!: https://bit.ly/3zYwtSl COLD PLUNGE - DIVE INTO OUR LINEUP: https://bit.ly/4eULUKp KETTLE & FIRE BONE BROTH - USE CODE “ULTIMATEHUMAN” FOR 20% OFF YOUR ORDER: https://bit.ly/3BaTzW5 SHOP GARY'S AMAZON PICKS: https://theultimatehuman.com/amazon-recs Watch the “Ultimate Human Podcast” every Tuesday & Thursday at 9AM ET on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3RPQYX8 Connect with Gary Brecka: Website: https://bit.ly/4eLDbdU Instagram: https://bit.ly/3RPpnFs TikTok: https://bit.ly/4coJ8fo Facebook: https://bit.ly/464VA1H X.com: https://bit.ly/3Opc8tf Disclaimer: This podcast is for informational purposes only and does not provide medical advice. It is not intended for diagnosing or treating any health condition. Always consult a licensed healthcare professional before making health or wellness decisions. Gary Brecka is the owner of Ultimate Human, LLC which operates The Ultimate Human podcast and promotes certain third-party products used by Gary Brecka in his personal health and wellness protocols and daily life and for which Ultimate Human LLC and / or Gary Brecka directly or indirectly holds an economic interest or receives compensation.  Accordingly, statements made by Gary Brecka and others (including on The Ultimate Human podcast) may be considered promotional in nature. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices