From Special Forces to the 160th SOAR | Nick O'Kelly | Ep. 362
From Special Forces to the 160th SOAR | Nick O'Kelly | Ep. 362  
Podcast: The Team House
Published On: Sat Jul 26 2025
Description: This episode features Nick O'Kelly, a former Green Beret and 160th SOAR pilot, discussing his diverse military career and personal struggles with mental health. He shares candid experiences from Special Forces selection, deployments, flight school, and his journey to finding effective treatment and breaking the stigma around mental well-being in the military.Subscribe to our new newsletter!!!!https://teamhousepodcast.kit.com/joinToday's Sponsors:GhostBed⬇️https://www.ghostbed.com/houseFOR 10% off! Mando ⬇️https://shopmando.comPromo code "TEAMHOUSE" for 40% off your starter pack.For ad free video and audio and access to live streams and Eyes On Geopolitics...JOIN OUR PATREON! https://www.patreon.com/c/TheTeamHouseTo help support the show and for all bonus content including:-live shows and asking guest questions -ad free audio and video-early access to shows-Access to ALL bonus segments with our guestsSubscribe to our Patreon! ⬇️https://www.patreon.com/TheTeamHouseNew merch, patches, and stickers! ⬇️https://theteamhouse-shop.fourthwall.comSupport the show here:⬇️https://www.patreon.com/TheTeamHouse___________________________________________________Subscribe to the new EYES ON podcast here:⬇️https://www.youtube.com/@EyesOnGeopoliticsPod/featured__________________________________Jack Murphy's new book "We Defy: The Lost Chapters of Special Forces History" ⬇️https://www.amazon.com/We-Defy-Chapters-Special-History-ebook/dp/B0DCGC1N1N/——————————————————————Or make a one time donation at: ⬇️https://ko-fi.com/theteamhouseSocial Media: ⬇️The Team House Instagram:https://instagram.com/the.team.house?utm_medium=copy_linkThe Team House Twitter:https://twitter.com/TheTeamHousePodJack’s Instagram:https://instagram.com/jackmcmurph?utm_medium=copy_linkJack’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/jackmurphyrgr?s=21Dave’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/dave_parke?s=21Team House Discord: ⬇️https://discord.gg/wHFHYM6SubReddit: ⬇️https://www.reddit.com/r/TheTeamHouse/Jack Murphy's memoir "Murphy's Law" can be found here:⬇️ https://www.amazon.com/Murphys-Law-Journey-Investigative-Journalist/dp/1501191241The Team Room Reading Room (Amazon Affiliate links):⬇️ https://jackmurphywrites.com/the-team-room-reading-room/Intro music by https://www.youtube.com/user/RemixSample"Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio"00:00 - START3:07 - The 18X-Ray Special Forces Pipeline Experience13:10 - Stationed in Okinawa & Early Experiences with 1st SFG27:24 - Decision to Pursue Army Aviation (Flight School)30:09 - Flight School Challenges & Mental Health Struggles53:19 - Pursuing the 160th SOAR (Night Stalkers)1:00:09 - Green Platoon & Advanced 160th Training1:11:06 - Seeking Help for Anxiety & Misdiagnosis of Narcolepsy1:29:58 - Writing the Book "Stigma" and its MissionBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-team-house--5960890/support.