Key insights

• Finding Purpose and Personal Growth

  • 🏋️‍♂️ Discusses the journey of finding purpose after hitting rock bottom and the importance of physical movement for mental health.
  • 💪 Shares views on evolving masculinity, the unexpected challenges of returning to normal life, and the speaker's career transitions.

• Seeking Help and Mental Health Awareness

  • 🤝 Emphasizes the difficulty of seeking help for emotional pain and the importance of opening up to trusted individuals.
  • ⚕️ Discusses the significance of professional help, medication, and addressing emotional pain early on for mental well-being.
  • 🌱 Highlights the challenges of recognizing the need for help and the gradual process of recovery from mental health struggles.

• Challenges of Transition and Mental Health Struggles

  • 💔 Reflects on the impact of trauma and loss from military service, struggling with reintegration, and dealing with PTSD.
  • 🦸 Discusses the hero's journey as a framework for transitioning to civilian life, finding purpose, and the back end of the hero's journey.
  • 🌈 Highlights the stages of returning to the ordinary world, including the impact of psychedelic experiences, struggles with depression, and the importance of seeking help and support.

• Military Service and Its Impact

  • ⚔️ Discusses the challenges, risks, and specialized counterterror work during the advanced SEAL training.
  • 😞 Reflects on the loss of close teammates and the significant impact on personal perspective and vigilance.

• Navy Academy Experiences and Training

  • ⚓ Details the speaker's experiences at the Naval Academy, meeting his wife, and aiming for the SEAL Teams.
  • 🎯 Discusses the predictors of successfully completing Buds training, such as being a varsity athlete, having divorced parents, or having been suspended from school.

• Speaker's Personal Journey

  • ⚖️ Shares the experience of going through a divorce as a child and the lack of emotional support during high school.
  • 🧠 Reflects on the challenges and mindset during the journey to the Naval Academy.
  • 😔 Emphasizes the absence of structured self-care practices and the impact of fear during the Naval Academy years.
  • 👥 Discusses the impact of being in an environment of impressive individuals and the absence of self-care practices at the Naval Academy.

• Coleman Ruiz's Life Story

  • 🎙️ Features an interview with Coleman Ruiz, a former Navy SEAL, detailing his life story and experiences.
  • 🤼‍♂️ Discusses the impact of wrestling in high school on Ruiz's academic performance and life.
  • 🎓 Explains why Ruiz chose to attend the Naval Academy.
  • 💬 Includes sponsored messages from BetterHelp, Maui Nui Venison, and Eight Sleep.

Q&A

• What does Coleman Ruiz share about finding purpose and masculinity?

  Ruiz shares his journey of finding purpose after hitting rock bottom, the importance of physical movement for mental health, his views on evolving masculinity, and insights from his experiences in the Navy and private equity.

• How does Coleman Ruiz discuss the challenges of seeking help for emotional pain?

  The conversation focuses on the difficulty of seeking help, opening up to trusted individuals, seeking professional help, and the role of medication in dealing with mental health issues.

• What were the stages of Coleman Ruiz's journey to recovery from mental health struggles?

  Ruiz shares the stages of returning to the ordinary world, the impact of psychedelic experiences, struggles with depression, seeking help, and the gradual process of recovering from mental health struggles with support from close friends and the community.

• How did Coleman Ruiz grapple with the challenges of reintegrating into civilian life?

  Ruiz reflects on the impact of trauma and loss from his time in the military, struggling to transition to civilian life, dealing with PTSD, finding purpose, and the hero's journey framework for understanding the transition.

• What significant experiences did Coleman Ruiz discuss from his time in the military?

  Ruiz discusses his experiences from joining the Naval Academy to advanced SEAL training, the challenges and risks involved, the transition to specialized counterterror work, and the loss of close teammates.

• What are the predictors of success at Buds training that the speaker mentions?

  The speaker discusses the predictors of successfully completing Buds training, including being a varsity athlete, having divorced parents, or having been suspended from school.

• Why did Coleman Ruiz choose to attend the Naval Academy?

  Ruiz chose to attend the Naval Academy, and he discusses his journey to the academy, the challenges faced, and his mindset at the time.

• How did wrestling impact Coleman Ruiz's life?

  Wrestling in high school had a significant positive impact on Ruiz's academic performance and life.

• Who is Coleman Ruiz?

  Coleman Ruiz is a former Navy SEAL who shares his life story and experiences from childhood through his time in the military and post-military civilian life.

• 00:00 The episode features an interview with Coleman Ruiz, a former Navy SEAL, who shares his life story and experiences from childhood through his time in the military, his post-military civilian life, and his perspective on family, love, and loss. He discusses how wrestling in high school had a significant positive impact on his academic performance and life. Ruiz also explains why he chose to attend the Naval Academy. The episode includes sponsored messages from BetterHelp, Maui Nui Venison, and Eight Sleep.
• 24:07 The speaker shares their experience of going through a divorce as a child and the lack of emotional support during their high school years. They discuss their journey to the Naval Academy, including the challenges and mindset they had at that time. Self-care was not a priority, and fear played a significant role in their approach. The speaker later reflects on their time at the Naval Academy and the impact of being surrounded by impressive individuals, while also highlighting the absence of structured self-care practices.
• 46:58 The speaker shares his experiences at the Naval Academy, wrestling, meeting his wife, and aiming for the SEAL Teams. He also discusses the predictors of successfully completing Buds training, including being a varsity athlete, having divorced parents, or having been suspended from school.
• 01:10:48 The speaker shares his experiences from joining the Naval Academy to advanced SEAL training. He discusses the challenges and risks involved, the transition to specialized counterterror work, and the loss of close teammates. He emphasizes the significant impact of such experiences on his perspective on life and personal vigilance.
• 01:36:01 The speaker reflects on the impact of trauma and loss from his time in the military, struggling to transition to civilian life. He grapples with the challenges of reintegration, dealing with PTSD, and finding purpose. The conversation delves into the hero's journey as a framework for understanding the transition from the extraordinary world to the ordinary world.
• 02:00:57 The speaker discusses the stages of returning to the ordinary world, the impact of psychedelic experiences, struggles with depression, and the importance of seeking help and support. The journey includes finding ways to deal with emotional pain, such as stopping alcohol consumption and exploring 12-Step AA for PTSD. The process was challenging but improved with support from close friends and the community.
• 02:27:57 The conversation focuses on the difficulty of seeking help when experiencing emotional pain and the importance of opening up to trusted individuals. It also addresses the process of seeking professional help and the role of medication in dealing with mental health issues. The speaker discusses the psychological impact of traumatic experiences and the significance of recognizing and addressing emotional pain early on. The conversation highlights the challenges of seeking help and the gradual process of recovering from mental health struggles.
• 02:53:19 The speaker discusses his journey of finding purpose after hitting rock bottom, the importance of physical movement for mental health, and his views on evolving masculinity. He shares insights from his experiences in the Navy, his career in private equity, and his current role as COO of a sports retailer.