128 - Justin Pickering, Green Beret, Author: The Deliberate Mindset
128 - Justin Pickering, Green Beret, Author: The Deliberate Mindset  
Podcast: Lesser Known Operators
Published On: Mon Jul 13 2026
Description: Episode Sponsor: Precision Wellness Group Featured Resource: The Deliberate Mindset: A Practical Guide from a Green Beret to Overcome Anxiety, Stop Overthinking, and Build Resilience Through Intentional Action It’s a conversation about mental resilience and the mental health struggles many veterans face. Justin Pickering, a former Green Beret and author of The Deliberate Mindset, talks about his childhood trauma, deployment stress, and the long-term effects of service. He discusses how mental habits and daily routines can affect depression, anxiety, and suicidal thinking. The episode also covers the importance of talking openly about mental health and recognizing when things are getting worse. Pickering frames these issues through his own experience as a Green Beret with multiple deployments. The focus is on practical mindset work and the need for ongoing support.