Chapter

The Benefits of Outdoor Activities
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2:32:25 - 2:46:19 (13:54)

The speaker shares his experience of how being in the outdoors has positively impacted his mental health and relationships with loved ones. He encourages others to find their own "zen space" and connect with nature in their own way.

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The speaker reflects on his experience of finding camaraderie and a sense of competence in his team while transitioning from military service to civilian life, and shares advice for others struggling to reinvent themselves after leaving the military.
2:32:25 - 2:37:43 (05:18)
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Military Transition
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The speaker reflects on his experience of finding camaraderie and a sense of competence in his team while transitioning from military service to civilian life, and shares advice for others struggling to reinvent themselves after leaving the military.

Chapter
The Benefits of Outdoor Activities
Episode
#51 Chris VanSant - Delta Force Operator / Killing Off the "Deck of Cards" & Capturing Saddam Hussein | Part 2
Podcast
Shawn Ryan Show
The hosts discuss the physical and logistical challenges of long distance hiking and the spiritual connections they feel with nature during these treks.
2:37:43 - 2:43:50 (06:06)
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Hiking
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The hosts discuss the physical and logistical challenges of long distance hiking and the spiritual connections they feel with nature during these treks.

Chapter
The Benefits of Outdoor Activities
Episode
#51 Chris VanSant - Delta Force Operator / Killing Off the "Deck of Cards" & Capturing Saddam Hussein | Part 2
Podcast
Shawn Ryan Show
The speaker emphasizes the importance of finding a zen space that allows you to relax, let go, and have open conversations.
2:43:50 - 2:46:19 (02:29)
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Outdoors
Summary

The speaker emphasizes the importance of finding a zen space that allows you to relax, let go, and have open conversations. For him, it was being in the outdoors, which costs nothing except a little bit of sweat and can be profoundly healing and mentally beneficial.

Chapter
The Benefits of Outdoor Activities
Episode
#51 Chris VanSant - Delta Force Operator / Killing Off the "Deck of Cards" & Capturing Saddam Hussein | Part 2
Podcast
Shawn Ryan Show