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#34 Cody Alford - Marine Raider/MARSOC Sniper Who Became a Nomad
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6:41:29
Published: Mon Sep 05 2022
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Cody Alford is a former Marine Raider & Scout Sniper who was on the frontlines of the Battle of Fallujah. After an impressive 15 year career, he chose to walk a totally new path - van life. Shawn Ryan Show Sponsors: 🚨USE CODE SHAWN🚨 https://www.mudwtr.com/shawn (USE CODE SHAWN) https://goodranchers.com/shawn https://www.bubsnaturals.com #VIGILANCEELITE #SHAWNRYANSHOW Vigilance Elite/Shawn Ryan Links: Website - https://www.shawnryanshow.com Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/VigilanceElite TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@shawnryanshow Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/shawnryan762   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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The podcast features a discussion about a former soldier's experiences of fighting in the military and his journey after his service.
00:00 - 05:12 (05:12)
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Military
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The podcast features a discussion about a former soldier's experiences of fighting in the military and his journey after his service. The conversation covers topics such as his friendship with his fellow soldiers, his childhood, and his current work.

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Defying the norm means finding your voice and paving your own path in a world full of fake and fallacies and not succumbing to societal pressures.
05:12 - 11:09 (05:57)
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Defying the Norm
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Defying the norm means finding your voice and paving your own path in a world full of fake and fallacies and not succumbing to societal pressures. It's important to prioritize authenticity and living life on your own terms.

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The speaker discusses the importance of being a strong father figure and learning from other dads, as well as the need to prioritize self-improvement in order to be a positive role model for their children.
11:09 - 16:02 (04:52)
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Fatherhood
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The speaker discusses the importance of being a strong father figure and learning from other dads, as well as the need to prioritize self-improvement in order to be a positive role model for their children.

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The speaker shares that he wants to treat his son like a teammate and not force his own interests onto him.
16:06 - 20:56 (04:50)
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Parenthood
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The speaker shares that he wants to treat his son like a teammate and not force his own interests onto him. He hopes to introduce him to many things and allow his son to discover what interests him on his own.

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The speaker talks about his childhood fantasies of becoming a commando and the various ways in which he indulged in it.
20:56 - 26:09 (05:12)
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Childhood
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The speaker talks about his childhood fantasies of becoming a commando and the various ways in which he indulged in it.

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The speaker reflects on their childhood and how their passion for parties and future events may have caused them to miss out on being present.
26:09 - 30:17 (04:08)
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Childhood Memories
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The speaker reflects on their childhood and how their passion for parties and future events may have caused them to miss out on being present. They also discuss how their vision board as a kid helped them create and achieve their goals.

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The speaker shares about his dad's passion for tracing family lineage back to the revolutionary war and his own determination to keep pushing through difficult times.
30:17 - 34:45 (04:28)
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Family, Perseverance
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The speaker shares about his dad's passion for tracing family lineage back to the revolutionary war and his own determination to keep pushing through difficult times.

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A personal story about finding oneself at a young age and learning to choose battles on one's own terms, rather than just being a victim in situations where someone wants to make an example out of them.
34:46 - 41:44 (06:57)
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Personal Growth
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A personal story about finding oneself at a young age and learning to choose battles on one's own terms, rather than just being a victim in situations where someone wants to make an example out of them.

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A young person shares their experience of being recruited for the military, where they felt a sense of encouragement and a path being lit for them towards their career goal of being a sniper in the Marine Corps.
41:44 - 45:43 (03:59)
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Military Recruitment
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A young person shares their experience of being recruited for the military, where they felt a sense of encouragement and a path being lit for them towards their career goal of being a sniper in the Marine Corps.

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The speaker reflects on his experiences in bootcamp, highlighting the unique challenges and preparation for war that it provided.
45:43 - 51:51 (06:07)
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Military
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The speaker reflects on his experiences in bootcamp, highlighting the unique challenges and preparation for war that it provided. He also discusses the unknown future that lay ahead in his career, acknowledging the inevitability of risk and danger in his line of work.

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A former Marine discusses the importance of finding mentors in the military and how one mentor gave him access to valuable resources to help him succeed in his career.
51:52 - 56:22 (04:30)
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Military Mentors
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A former Marine discusses the importance of finding mentors in the military and how one mentor gave him access to valuable resources to help him succeed in his career.

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A former Marine recalls his experience during basic training, including the fear-mongering tactics used by the higher-ups and the chaos that ensued during a training exercise.
56:22 - 1:01:54 (05:32)
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Basic Training
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A former Marine recalls his experience during basic training, including the fear-mongering tactics used by the higher-ups and the chaos that ensued during a training exercise.

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The purpose of a sniper platoon is to train soldiers to become scout snipers through attention to detail and fine-tuning adjustments, preparing them for sniper school and the rigors of becoming a Marine Corps scout sniper.
1:01:55 - 1:05:20 (03:25)
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Military Training
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The purpose of a sniper platoon is to train soldiers to become scout snipers through attention to detail and fine-tuning adjustments, preparing them for sniper school and the rigors of becoming a Marine Corps scout sniper.

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Marine Veteran Kirstie Ennis shares her experience of overcoming loss of leg, near-death experience, and PTSD during her military career.
1:05:20 - 1:12:23 (07:03)
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military
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Marine Veteran Kirstie Ennis shares her experience of overcoming loss of leg, near-death experience, and PTSD during her military career.

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A former sniper in the military reflects on his time in the platoon and describes the skills they learned, including land navigation, observations, and patrolling.
1:12:24 - 1:17:43 (05:18)
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Military training
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A former sniper in the military reflects on his time in the platoon and describes the skills they learned, including land navigation, observations, and patrolling.

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A Marine describes how they use real-world scenarios for mission training, while also discussing the party culture in the barracks.
1:17:43 - 1:24:02 (06:19)
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Military
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A Marine describes how they use real-world scenarios for mission training, while also discussing the party culture in the barracks.

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The West Coast Marine discusses his initial perception of Afghanistan and the chaos he experienced firsthand.
1:24:02 - 1:26:37 (02:34)
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Afghanistan
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The West Coast Marine discusses his initial perception of Afghanistan and the chaos he experienced firsthand.

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Mud Water is a health-conscious alternative to your morning cup of coffee that is made with 100% USDA organic, non-GMO, gluten-free, vegan, and kosher certified ingredients.
1:26:37 - 1:30:16 (03:38)
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Health & Wellness
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Mud Water is a health-conscious alternative to your morning cup of coffee that is made with 100% USDA organic, non-GMO, gluten-free, vegan, and kosher certified ingredients. Not only do they pride themselves on the intentional addition of each ingredient, but they also make monthly donations to the Berkeley Center for the Science of Psychedelics in an effort to combat the mental health epidemic.

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The speaker recounts his experience on his very first day in combat and how two of his platoon members came back injured from grenade wounds.
1:30:16 - 1:35:10 (04:53)
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Combat Experience
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The speaker recounts his experience on his very first day in combat and how two of his platoon members came back injured from grenade wounds.

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The host and guest Maurice Jackson discuss the brutal realities of war and the sacrifices made by soldiers in combat, including witnessing the horrors of beheadings and hearing the cries of men in pain.
1:35:11 - 1:39:08 (03:57)
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War
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The host and guest Maurice Jackson discuss the brutal realities of war and the sacrifices made by soldiers in combat, including witnessing the horrors of beheadings and hearing the cries of men in pain.

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The speaker describes the intense energy felt during his time in the military and waiting in line to use the morale phone after using a scratch-off phone card.
1:39:08 - 1:45:05 (05:57)
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Military life
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The speaker describes the intense energy felt during his time in the military and waiting in line to use the morale phone after using a scratch-off phone card. He also describes the drive of fighting for his country and team.

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A military individual narrates a story about how they were trying to take Fallujah and ended up maneuvering to another building while encountering unexpected incidents like IFAP disappearing and blowing up.
1:45:05 - 1:52:13 (07:07)
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Military
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A military individual narrates a story about how they were trying to take Fallujah and ended up maneuvering to another building while encountering unexpected incidents like IFAP disappearing and blowing up.

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The speaker shares the experience of a sniper attack in Iraq where he and his team took cover in an abandoned building, leading to an intense fight for survival against enemy snipers and gunfire.
1:52:15 - 1:58:14 (05:59)
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Iraq War
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The speaker shares the experience of a sniper attack in Iraq where he and his team took cover in an abandoned building, leading to an intense fight for survival against enemy snipers and gunfire.

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A person shares their experience during war where they thought they were going to be killed but eventually decided not to.
1:58:15 - 2:02:16 (04:01)
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Survival
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A person shares their experience during war where they thought they were going to be killed but eventually decided not to.

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A former military member retells his experience in the service, highlighting a time when his commander sent him back during a mission.
2:02:16 - 2:06:24 (04:08)
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Military
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A former military member retells his experience in the service, highlighting a time when his commander sent him back during a mission.

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The speaker describes a scenario where fighting in a conflict zone was a regular occurrence and how the machine gunners became smarter and scarier over time.
2:06:24 - 2:14:10 (07:46)
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Military Tactics
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The speaker describes a scenario where fighting in a conflict zone was a regular occurrence and how the machine gunners became smarter and scarier over time. The speaker also talks about the limitation of their sniper rifles to engage them effectively.

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The speaker describes how Delta showed up to their position to help them with shooting and optic options and Dog's running with arms.
2:14:11 - 2:18:10 (03:59)
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Delta
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The speaker describes how Delta showed up to their position to help them with shooting and optic options and Dog's running with arms.

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The Delta team had a successful mission where they secured different floors while the grunts have the same secured.
2:18:10 - 2:21:22 (03:11)
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Military
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The Delta team had a successful mission where they secured different floors while the grunts have the same secured. They were able to follow textbook procedures and had support from two other sniper teams.

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A first-hand account of a combat experience involving RPGs, grenades, and machine gun fire.
2:21:24 - 2:25:08 (03:44)
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Combat
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A first-hand account of a combat experience involving RPGs, grenades, and machine gun fire.

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The speaker tells a story about running with his comrades under heavy fire to reach their stronghold, losing a friend, and experiencing the chaos of battle.
2:25:08 - 2:29:47 (04:39)
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War
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The speaker tells a story about running with his comrades under heavy fire to reach their stronghold, losing a friend, and experiencing the chaos of battle.

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A soldier shares the impact of bad leadership and tactics, resulting in the loss of lives and putting non-combat personnel in danger during deployments.
2:29:48 - 2:37:39 (07:51)
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Military
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A soldier shares the impact of bad leadership and tactics, resulting in the loss of lives and putting non-combat personnel in danger during deployments.

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The speaker reflects on his experiences during his time in the military, including witnessing deaths and engaging in sniper school.
2:37:41 - 2:40:51 (03:10)
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Military
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The speaker reflects on his experiences during his time in the military, including witnessing deaths and engaging in sniper school.

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A former sniper discusses how his mindset evolved through the different challenges he experienced in the military, from high school to deployments, and how he was able to professionally learn while checking off a series of boxes.
2:40:52 - 2:43:57 (03:05)
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Military Training
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A former sniper discusses how his mindset evolved through the different challenges he experienced in the military, from high school to deployments, and how he was able to professionally learn while checking off a series of boxes.

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The speaker reflects on his time in the military, specifically in the Middle East, and shares his perspective on the challenges they faced in their missions.
2:43:57 - 2:48:25 (04:28)
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Military
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The speaker reflects on his time in the military, specifically in the Middle East, and shares his perspective on the challenges they faced in their missions.

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A former military serviceman briefly talks about his experiences in a warzone, including clearing city after city and the importance of having a leader who leads from the front.
2:48:26 - 2:52:43 (04:17)
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Military
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A former military serviceman briefly talks about his experiences in a warzone, including clearing city after city and the importance of having a leader who leads from the front.

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The speaker reflects on the numerous perspectives and realities that exist in war, emphasizing that it varies from person to person and is not universal.
2:52:44 - 2:57:10 (04:26)
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War and Perspective
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The speaker reflects on the numerous perspectives and realities that exist in war, emphasizing that it varies from person to person and is not universal. The speaker mentions the loss of their friend and the constant rotation in cities during their military career.

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The toll of war fighting can have severe personal effects on people.
2:57:14 - 3:02:46 (05:31)
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Trauma
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The toll of war fighting can have severe personal effects on people. Sometimes it can take years for the effects to manifest and damage the warriors.

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A veteran shares a story about a small and aggressive soldier who was kicked out of the sniper platoon, got sent to the line company and caused trouble on deployment.
3:02:46 - 3:06:31 (03:45)
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Military
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A veteran shares a story about a small and aggressive soldier who was kicked out of the sniper platoon, got sent to the line company and caused trouble on deployment.

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The speaker talks about his experience of getting called by the Army through his platoon commander to join the sniper force and how difficult it was for him to sign up.
3:06:32 - 3:09:09 (02:37)
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Army
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The speaker talks about his experience of getting called by the Army through his platoon commander to join the sniper force and how difficult it was for him to sign up.

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The speaker is feeling overwhelmed by a task he needs to accomplish and is expressing it in a humorous manner.
3:09:14 - 3:13:33 (04:19)
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Stress
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The speaker is feeling overwhelmed by a task he needs to accomplish and is expressing it in a humorous manner.

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The speaker talks about the challenges of boot camp and the importance of finding ways to get food.
3:13:33 - 3:15:26 (01:53)
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Boot Camp
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The speaker talks about the challenges of boot camp and the importance of finding ways to get food.

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In this podcast episode, the speaker talks about being in a tough situation and focusing on survival.
3:15:26 - 3:17:55 (02:29)
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Survival
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In this podcast episode, the speaker talks about being in a tough situation and focusing on survival. They describe how they coped with the situation and made the best of it.

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The speaker describes the grueling and intense training required for US Marine Recon School, which involves physical challenges like running and swimming, as well as mental toughness.
3:17:55 - 3:20:19 (02:24)
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US Marine Recon School
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The speaker describes the grueling and intense training required for US Marine Recon School, which involves physical challenges like running and swimming, as well as mental toughness.

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The speaker talks about leaving his platoon for a new challenge, a better tomorrow, and a new continuation in his journey of life, feeling like a king in uncharted territories.
3:20:19 - 3:24:52 (04:33)
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Personal Development
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The speaker talks about leaving his platoon for a new challenge, a better tomorrow, and a new continuation in his journey of life, feeling like a king in uncharted territories.

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This episode explores the evolution of battalion reconnaissance in the military, from traditional support for general purpose force to now incorporating small boat crafts, hit and run tactics, guerrilla warfare, and other reconnaissance surveillance aspects of their mission.
3:24:52 - 3:31:24 (06:32)
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Battalion Reconnaissance
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This episode explores the evolution of battalion reconnaissance in the military, from traditional support for general purpose force to now incorporating small boat crafts, hit and run tactics, guerrilla warfare, and other reconnaissance surveillance aspects of their mission.

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The speaker shares his experience and learnings from his military deployments to the Sagan and Helmand area.
3:31:24 - 3:37:42 (06:18)
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Military
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The speaker shares his experience and learnings from his military deployments to the Sagan and Helmand area.

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Isaac Gilmore discusses the Marine Corps Special Operations Command and their missions across the globe.
3:37:42 - 3:41:33 (03:51)
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Marine Corps Special Operations Command
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Isaac Gilmore discusses the Marine Corps Special Operations Command and their missions across the globe. He also talks about the specialized training, selection process and the various Marine infantry personnel involved.

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The speaker recalls a chaotic experience during a flight where there was a problem with the flaps and the crew was dealing with possible insider threats while trying to navigate through a storm.
3:41:33 - 3:46:04 (04:30)
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Air Travel
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The speaker recalls a chaotic experience during a flight where there was a problem with the flaps and the crew was dealing with possible insider threats while trying to navigate through a storm.

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The speaker recounts a dangerous situation in a violent area where they were unexpectedly sent with a seemingly untrained team member, followed by a rushed trip to the hospital for medical attention.
3:46:04 - 3:50:52 (04:48)
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Violence
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The speaker recounts a dangerous situation in a violent area where they were unexpectedly sent with a seemingly untrained team member, followed by a rushed trip to the hospital for medical attention.

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The chaos and violence that occurred when commandos went into Afghan villages led to a new strategy of inserting Special Operations teams to create new fire bases without inciting further hate.
3:50:52 - 3:57:00 (06:08)
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Afghan Villages
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The chaos and violence that occurred when commandos went into Afghan villages led to a new strategy of inserting Special Operations teams to create new fire bases without inciting further hate.

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A former Marine discusses the challenges of restocking a kitchen while navigating through the strict bureaucracy and paperwork involved in the military, and how it affected his ability to train others.
3:57:00 - 4:03:19 (06:19)
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Military
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A former Marine discusses the challenges of restocking a kitchen while navigating through the strict bureaucracy and paperwork involved in the military, and how it affected his ability to train others.

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A person shares their experience of being a part of the engineering battalion and how they were able to inspire other people to do better at their job, which ultimately helped them to get promoted to the position of team chief.
4:03:19 - 4:06:28 (03:09)
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Engineering
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A person shares their experience of being a part of the engineering battalion and how they were able to inspire other people to do better at their job, which ultimately helped them to get promoted to the position of team chief.

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The speaker describes his experience training Senegalese special forces soldiers with supplements and engineering recreations, while battling against terrorist organizations spreading their knowledge and presence.
4:06:28 - 4:09:26 (02:58)
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Military training
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The speaker describes his experience training Senegalese special forces soldiers with supplements and engineering recreations, while battling against terrorist organizations spreading their knowledge and presence.

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A military serviceman recounts being told he was being redeployed to Afghanistan within 72 hours, and how he and his team devised a plan to prepare for the mission.
4:09:26 - 4:12:44 (03:18)
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Military
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A military serviceman recounts being told he was being redeployed to Afghanistan within 72 hours, and how he and his team devised a plan to prepare for the mission.

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The difficulties of deployment are shared between younger and older Marines as they confront hate, the fear of losing their comrades and the stress of combat patrols.
4:12:44 - 4:16:26 (03:42)
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Deployment
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The difficulties of deployment are shared between younger and older Marines as they confront hate, the fear of losing their comrades and the stress of combat patrols.

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A soldier reflects on how the Taliban has adapted their tactics to successfully fight against better-equipped forces, which involves treating the war like street crime and using their minds rather than brute strength.
4:16:26 - 4:20:35 (04:09)
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Warfare
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A soldier reflects on how the Taliban has adapted their tactics to successfully fight against better-equipped forces, which involves treating the war like street crime and using their minds rather than brute strength. He also shares his frustration with poor leadership decisions that put his team in danger during deployment.

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The speaker shares his lessons learned from a previous deployment and emphasizes the importance of being able to adapt and evolve to different situations to keep his team safe and fulfilled.
4:20:35 - 4:23:44 (03:09)
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Military
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The speaker shares his lessons learned from a previous deployment and emphasizes the importance of being able to adapt and evolve to different situations to keep his team safe and fulfilled.

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A Marine recounts facing accusations and being shunned by former colleagues, but refusing to give up on his career.
4:23:44 - 4:26:41 (02:57)
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Marine Corps
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A Marine recounts facing accusations and being shunned by former colleagues, but refusing to give up on his career.

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The speaker reflects on the lessons learned from successful men and opportunities that transformed her life, paving the way for her to pay it forward as a leader.
4:26:41 - 4:29:47 (03:06)
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Leadership
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The speaker reflects on the lessons learned from successful men and opportunities that transformed her life, paving the way for her to pay it forward as a leader.

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A person expresses their frustration at their colleague's immature and unprofessional behavior of Velcroing big ass chevrons to their peak hat.
4:29:47 - 4:31:43 (01:56)
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Workplace Behavior
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A person expresses their frustration at their colleague's immature and unprofessional behavior of Velcroing big ass chevrons to their peak hat.

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The speaker highlights the distinction between Warfighters and Enabler support personnel, emphasizing the former's lineage of straight gung-ho and making shit happen and the latter's role in supporting the former's mission.
4:31:43 - 4:34:31 (02:47)
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Military Personnel
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The speaker highlights the distinction between Warfighters and Enabler support personnel, emphasizing the former's lineage of straight gung-ho and making shit happen and the latter's role in supporting the former's mission.

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#34 Cody Alford - Marine Raider/MARSOC Sniper Who Became a Nomad
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In this podcast, the speaker discusses his experience with trauma and how it impacted his service in the Marine Corps.
4:34:31 - 4:37:03 (02:32)
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Trauma
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In this podcast, the speaker discusses his experience with trauma and how it impacted his service in the Marine Corps.

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#34 Cody Alford - Marine Raider/MARSOC Sniper Who Became a Nomad
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The transcript recounts a drone pilot's experience in navigating the consequences of remote warfare.
4:37:03 - 4:40:43 (03:40)
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Remote Warfare
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The transcript recounts a drone pilot's experience in navigating the consequences of remote warfare. It highlights the potential emotional toll of such work and the inherent difficulties of commanding a battle in an environment far removed from the actual conflict.

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Incoherent and vulgar language with no clear context or topic discussed.
4:40:43 - 4:43:09 (02:26)
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N/A
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Incoherent and vulgar language with no clear context or topic discussed.

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#34 Cody Alford - Marine Raider/MARSOC Sniper Who Became a Nomad
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A person expresses frustration with their military experience, including being denied help during a critical situation and repeatedly being told "no" over the phone.
4:43:09 - 4:45:14 (02:04)
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Military
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A person expresses frustration with their military experience, including being denied help during a critical situation and repeatedly being told "no" over the phone.

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#34 Cody Alford - Marine Raider/MARSOC Sniper Who Became a Nomad
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The speaker expresses frustration with their job and feeling like it's a made-up position.
4:45:14 - 4:47:43 (02:28)
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Career, Sleep
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The speaker expresses frustration with their job and feeling like it's a made-up position. They also mention wanting their sleep issues resolved.

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The speaker shares personal experiences with sleep deprivation and discusses the negative impact it can have on one's physical and mental health.
4:47:43 - 4:52:02 (04:19)
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Sleep Deprivation
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The speaker shares personal experiences with sleep deprivation and discusses the negative impact it can have on one's physical and mental health.

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#34 Cody Alford - Marine Raider/MARSOC Sniper Who Became a Nomad
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The speaker reflects on their experience of adrenaline rush from skydiving and the struggle to let go of things they fought for.
4:52:02 - 4:56:05 (04:03)
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Skydiving
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The speaker reflects on their experience of adrenaline rush from skydiving and the struggle to let go of things they fought for.

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#34 Cody Alford - Marine Raider/MARSOC Sniper Who Became a Nomad
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Shawn Ryan Show
A discussion about the significance of mental health in the military and how it is often disregarded by the command.
4:56:05 - 4:59:21 (03:16)
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Mental Health
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A discussion about the significance of mental health in the military and how it is often disregarded by the command. The speaker also shares his personal experience and how he prioritizes his mental health.

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#34 Cody Alford - Marine Raider/MARSOC Sniper Who Became a Nomad
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A military member discusses the challenges of dealing with mental health struggles and the pressure to maintain physical fitness standards.
4:59:21 - 5:01:37 (02:16)
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Mental Health
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A military member discusses the challenges of dealing with mental health struggles and the pressure to maintain physical fitness standards.

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#34 Cody Alford - Marine Raider/MARSOC Sniper Who Became a Nomad
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The speaker shares his personal experience of undergoing neurostimulation to treat his own mental health issues and getting a chance to reconnect his neural pathways.
5:01:37 - 5:06:58 (05:20)
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Neurostimulation
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The speaker shares his personal experience of undergoing neurostimulation to treat his own mental health issues and getting a chance to reconnect his neural pathways. The doctor also cautions him about the possible side effects that could impact his future opportunities.

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The speaker shares his experience dealing with the effects of jet lag when traveling to a new environment, including trying to adjust his sleep schedule and following a poster's advice.
5:06:58 - 5:11:57 (04:59)
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Travel
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The speaker shares his experience dealing with the effects of jet lag when traveling to a new environment, including trying to adjust his sleep schedule and following a poster's advice.

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#34 Cody Alford - Marine Raider/MARSOC Sniper Who Became a Nomad
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Shawn Ryan Show
In this transcript, the hosts discuss potential road trip ideas, the benefits of a premium meat delivery service, and a conversation with one of the hosts' wives about what they would do if they only had four weeks to live.
5:11:57 - 5:16:25 (04:27)
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Road trips
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In this transcript, the hosts discuss potential road trip ideas, the benefits of a premium meat delivery service, and a conversation with one of the hosts' wives about what they would do if they only had four weeks to live.

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#34 Cody Alford - Marine Raider/MARSOC Sniper Who Became a Nomad
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Shawn Ryan Show
The process of organizing possessions can be challenging, but it can also lead to discovering new opportunities.
5:16:25 - 5:21:34 (05:09)
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Organization
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The process of organizing possessions can be challenging, but it can also lead to discovering new opportunities. Sorting items into keep, sell, and donate piles can open up new possibilities.

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#34 Cody Alford - Marine Raider/MARSOC Sniper Who Became a Nomad
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Shawn Ryan Show
The speaker shares his experience of suffering in the military and his realization of the need for change to avoid a life of warfare, as he listens to his friend's story of being hit by an artillery round.
5:21:34 - 5:26:29 (04:55)
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Military Experience
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The speaker shares his experience of suffering in the military and his realization of the need for change to avoid a life of warfare, as he listens to his friend's story of being hit by an artillery round.

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The speaker shares personal experiences of feeling like a piece of shit, sad, hateful, and victimized, but eventually learned to overcome these negative thoughts.
5:26:29 - 5:30:31 (04:02)
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Self-Improvement
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The speaker shares personal experiences of feeling like a piece of shit, sad, hateful, and victimized, but eventually learned to overcome these negative thoughts.

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The transcription provided has no discernible meaning or context.
5:30:31 - 5:33:08 (02:37)
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N/A
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The transcription provided has no discernible meaning or context.

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Cody reflects on his realization that time is short and how it inspired him to live fully and avoid victimhood.
5:33:08 - 5:37:50 (04:42)
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Life Philosophy
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Cody reflects on his realization that time is short and how it inspired him to live fully and avoid victimhood.

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#34 Cody Alford - Marine Raider/MARSOC Sniper Who Became a Nomad
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In this excerpt, the speaker shares their journey into exploring different modalities of nutrition and holistic practices.
5:37:50 - 5:43:10 (05:20)
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Holistic Health
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In this excerpt, the speaker shares their journey into exploring different modalities of nutrition and holistic practices. This has led them to new opportunities and experiences, including a readiness to try ayahuasca.

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#34 Cody Alford - Marine Raider/MARSOC Sniper Who Became a Nomad
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The speaker talks about struggling with self-sabotage and limiting beliefs, and how it led to feeling unworthy of opportunities.
5:43:10 - 5:44:52 (01:42)
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Self-Sabotage, Limiting Beliefs
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The speaker talks about struggling with self-sabotage and limiting beliefs, and how it led to feeling unworthy of opportunities. They also express uncertainty about their past contract decisions.

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#34 Cody Alford - Marine Raider/MARSOC Sniper Who Became a Nomad
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The speaker reflects on his near-death experiences and how he learned to appreciate the power of coincidences and taking action in life.
5:44:52 - 5:49:47 (04:55)
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Coincidences
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The speaker reflects on his near-death experiences and how he learned to appreciate the power of coincidences and taking action in life.

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#34 Cody Alford - Marine Raider/MARSOC Sniper Who Became a Nomad
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In this episode, the speaker recounts her experience with a shamanic soul retrieval ceremony and the feeling of being disconnected from her authentic self.
5:49:47 - 5:53:19 (03:31)
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Healing
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In this episode, the speaker recounts her experience with a shamanic soul retrieval ceremony and the feeling of being disconnected from her authentic self.

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The speaker discusses their personal experience with Changa, a flour based DMT, and how it helped them connect to their energy and feel more grounded.
5:53:19 - 5:55:09 (01:49)
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Changa
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The speaker discusses their personal experience with Changa, a flour based DMT, and how it helped them connect to their energy and feel more grounded.

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#34 Cody Alford - Marine Raider/MARSOC Sniper Who Became a Nomad
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A person describes their experience on psychedelics, seeing a different dimension with plant people and abundance.
5:55:09 - 5:57:26 (02:17)
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psychedelics
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A person describes their experience on psychedelics, seeing a different dimension with plant people and abundance.

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#34 Cody Alford - Marine Raider/MARSOC Sniper Who Became a Nomad
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The speaker talks about how he felt guilty for causing negativity in his relationship and how he realized that he needed to let go of the past in order to move forward and let go of the negativity.
5:57:26 - 6:03:00 (05:34)
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Relationships
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The speaker talks about how he felt guilty for causing negativity in his relationship and how he realized that he needed to let go of the past in order to move forward and let go of the negativity.

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#34 Cody Alford - Marine Raider/MARSOC Sniper Who Became a Nomad
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The speaker shares their story of using psychedelics and cannabis to explore and heal their mental health, leading them to feel compelled to share their experiences and offer hope to others.
6:03:00 - 6:07:17 (04:17)
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Mental Health
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The speaker shares their story of using psychedelics and cannabis to explore and heal their mental health, leading them to feel compelled to share their experiences and offer hope to others.

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#34 Cody Alford - Marine Raider/MARSOC Sniper Who Became a Nomad
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The speaker shares their realization that they were stuck in the same cycle because they were telling the same old story and engaging in different actions but expecting different results, only to end up in the same place.
6:07:17 - 6:13:29 (06:12)
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Self-Improvement
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The speaker shares their realization that they were stuck in the same cycle because they were telling the same old story and engaging in different actions but expecting different results, only to end up in the same place. Through learning about the subconscious mind and taking control of their thoughts and actions, they were able to rewrite their life story and change themselves, inspiring others to do the same.

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#34 Cody Alford - Marine Raider/MARSOC Sniper Who Became a Nomad
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The speaker expresses their refusal to settle for a mediocre life and urges listeners to recognize their power to change their life by overcoming self-limiting beliefs.
6:13:29 - 6:17:18 (03:49)
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Personal Growth
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The speaker expresses their refusal to settle for a mediocre life and urges listeners to recognize their power to change their life by overcoming self-limiting beliefs.

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#34 Cody Alford - Marine Raider/MARSOC Sniper Who Became a Nomad
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The speaker encourages listeners to think beyond their limits, set big goals for themselves, and not succumb to societal norms and pressures.
6:17:18 - 6:20:34 (03:16)
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Self-improvement
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The speaker encourages listeners to think beyond their limits, set big goals for themselves, and not succumb to societal norms and pressures. He reminds them that they have a say in their own life and can shape their own destiny.

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#34 Cody Alford - Marine Raider/MARSOC Sniper Who Became a Nomad
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Shawn Ryan Show
The speaker talks about not playing an old version of oneself that doesn't serve and enhance life but rather taking one's power back and believing in oneself to win big and change the world.
6:20:35 - 6:25:40 (05:05)
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Self-improvement
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The speaker talks about not playing an old version of oneself that doesn't serve and enhance life but rather taking one's power back and believing in oneself to win big and change the world.

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#34 Cody Alford - Marine Raider/MARSOC Sniper Who Became a Nomad
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The speaker discusses the importance of not putting pressure on oneself to be perfect and accepting imperfections.
6:25:40 - 6:28:36 (02:56)
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Self-Improvement
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The speaker discusses the importance of not putting pressure on oneself to be perfect and accepting imperfections.

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#34 Cody Alford - Marine Raider/MARSOC Sniper Who Became a Nomad
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The key to changing one's life is to rewrite their life story and have belief in their own evolution and abilityto overcome shortcomings, while also embracing imperfection and adapting to change.
6:28:37 - 6:31:51 (03:14)
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Personal Growth
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The key to changing one's life is to rewrite their life story and have belief in their own evolution and abilityto overcome shortcomings, while also embracing imperfection and adapting to change.

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#34 Cody Alford - Marine Raider/MARSOC Sniper Who Became a Nomad
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The speaker highlights the common desires of people to have better communication and to help others, which often pull them towards their goals and aspirations.
6:31:51 - 6:34:16 (02:25)
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Communication, Helping others
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The speaker highlights the common desires of people to have better communication and to help others, which often pull them towards their goals and aspirations.

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#34 Cody Alford - Marine Raider/MARSOC Sniper Who Became a Nomad
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Matthew Hussey shares his mission to spread empowering messages to transform people's lives and the importance of holding oneself accountable to speak and live the truth.
6:34:16 - 6:38:09 (03:53)
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Empowerment
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Matthew Hussey shares his mission to spread empowering messages to transform people's lives and the importance of holding oneself accountable to speak and live the truth.

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#34 Cody Alford - Marine Raider/MARSOC Sniper Who Became a Nomad
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The speaker empowers individuals who believe in themselves and invest in their personal growth by providing support and encouragement.
6:38:09 - 6:40:40 (02:31)
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Personal Growth
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The speaker empowers individuals who believe in themselves and invest in their personal growth by providing support and encouragement.

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#34 Cody Alford - Marine Raider/MARSOC Sniper Who Became a Nomad
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