Episode
#55 Prime Hall - MARSOC Raider Shares His Darkest Memories / Traumatized to Transformation | Part 1
3:17:21
Published: Mon Apr 24 2023
Description
Episode #55 is an unfiltered look at trauma and the long road to recovery. Prime Hall is a former Marine Raider with 12 years of service and is now a coach and consultant to some of the country's top companies and Olympic athletes. In part one of this two part series, Prime shares the burdens of his childhood that would haunt him well into his Military career. Hall puts the audience in the shoes of a young recruit with a troubled past and a growing rap sheet while also navigating the path to Special Operations. We take a detailed look at the training pipeline for Marine Raiders and how bad leadership can jeopardize careers. Hall vividly recounts his Iraq deployment and the different world he found when he was first sent to his Raider unit. This episode is a testament to how trauma changes and influences the context around your life—quietly. Shawn Ryan Show Sponsors: https://shopify.com/shawn https://hvmn.com - USE CODE "SHAWN" https://blackbuffalo.com - USE CODE "SRS" https://bubsnaturals.com - USE CODE "SHAWN" https://learshawn.com Information contained within Lear Capital’s website is for general educational purposes and is not investment, tax, or legal advice. Past performance may not be indicative of future results. Consult with your tax attorney or financial professional before making an investment decision. Prime Hall Links: Website & Coaching - https://www.primehall.com/ Instagram - https://instagram.com/prime_tiime Book Pre-Order - https://publishizer.com/obstacles-equal-opportunity/ Please leave us a review on Apple & Spotify Podcasts. Vigilance Elite/Shawn Ryan Links: Website | Patreon | TikTok | Instagram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Chapters
A discussion about how one person's ability to overcome trauma can inspire and help others who have gone through similar experiences.
00:00 - 04:48 (04:48)
Summary
A discussion about how one person's ability to overcome trauma can inspire and help others who have gone through similar experiences.
Episode#55 Prime Hall - MARSOC Raider Shares His Darkest Memories / Traumatized to Transformation | Part 1
PodcastShawn Ryan Show
Martial artists like UFC fighters are known for their exceptional mental fortitude and willingness to push beyond their limits while athletes in high-paying sports may lack motivation in certain areas.
04:48 - 10:56 (06:07)
Summary
Martial artists like UFC fighters are known for their exceptional mental fortitude and willingness to push beyond their limits while athletes in high-paying sports may lack motivation in certain areas. Prima donna tendencies tend to be associated with high-paying sports, but individuals with these issues don't typically last long. Confidence building is done through a crawl, walk, run approach.
Episode#55 Prime Hall - MARSOC Raider Shares His Darkest Memories / Traumatized to Transformation | Part 1
PodcastShawn Ryan Show
If joining the military is just a temporary decision, it's best to have a backup plan.
10:56 - 16:47 (05:51)
Summary
If joining the military is just a temporary decision, it's best to have a backup plan. However, if you're going into specialized training that requires intense drive and discipline, a backup plan is not relevant.
Episode#55 Prime Hall - MARSOC Raider Shares His Darkest Memories / Traumatized to Transformation | Part 1
PodcastShawn Ryan Show
The speaker shares childhood memories of swimming competitions and warrior-like activities with friends, but also recalls a frightening encounter of someone coming up to their house window.
16:47 - 28:07 (11:19)
Summary
The speaker shares childhood memories of swimming competitions and warrior-like activities with friends, but also recalls a frightening encounter of someone coming up to their house window.
Episode#55 Prime Hall - MARSOC Raider Shares His Darkest Memories / Traumatized to Transformation | Part 1
PodcastShawn Ryan Show
The speaker delves into their past, touching on abuse, military service, and the process of rediscovering buried traumas.
28:08 - 34:34 (06:26)
Summary
The speaker delves into their past, touching on abuse, military service, and the process of rediscovering buried traumas.
Episode#55 Prime Hall - MARSOC Raider Shares His Darkest Memories / Traumatized to Transformation | Part 1
PodcastShawn Ryan Show
The speaker shares their experience with healing from past trauma and learning to surrender and forgive in order to build better relationships with family members and break the cycle of unhealthy behavior.
34:35 - 45:20 (10:44)
Summary
The speaker shares their experience with healing from past trauma and learning to surrender and forgive in order to build better relationships with family members and break the cycle of unhealthy behavior.
Episode#55 Prime Hall - MARSOC Raider Shares His Darkest Memories / Traumatized to Transformation | Part 1
PodcastShawn Ryan Show
The speaker shares how growing up with entrepreneurial family members inspired him and showed him what was possible and that it's important for young people to be exposed to entrepreneurship.
45:20 - 50:43 (05:22)
Summary
The speaker shares how growing up with entrepreneurial family members inspired him and showed him what was possible and that it's important for young people to be exposed to entrepreneurship.
Episode#55 Prime Hall - MARSOC Raider Shares His Darkest Memories / Traumatized to Transformation | Part 1
PodcastShawn Ryan Show
The speaker talks about how growing up in Mexico allowed him to have early access to bars and clubs due to the drinking age being 18, and how his grandparents encouraged him to have fun and figure out how to get the most out of experiences such as going to amusement parks.
50:43 - 56:11 (05:28)
Summary
The speaker talks about how growing up in Mexico allowed him to have early access to bars and clubs due to the drinking age being 18, and how his grandparents encouraged him to have fun and figure out how to get the most out of experiences such as going to amusement parks.
Episode#55 Prime Hall - MARSOC Raider Shares His Darkest Memories / Traumatized to Transformation | Part 1
PodcastShawn Ryan Show
The speaker talks about growing up in a culture that glamorizes drug dealers and suave lifestyles, and how being around these types of people influenced their own behavior.
56:11 - 1:04:17 (08:05)
Summary
The speaker talks about growing up in a culture that glamorizes drug dealers and suave lifestyles, and how being around these types of people influenced their own behavior.
Episode#55 Prime Hall - MARSOC Raider Shares His Darkest Memories / Traumatized to Transformation | Part 1
PodcastShawn Ryan Show
The speaker shares a story about being offered a tour of military school after being impressed by a friend's drug dealing abilities.
1:04:17 - 1:09:08 (04:51)
Summary
The speaker shares a story about being offered a tour of military school after being impressed by a friend's drug dealing abilities.
Episode#55 Prime Hall - MARSOC Raider Shares His Darkest Memories / Traumatized to Transformation | Part 1
PodcastShawn Ryan Show
The speaker discusses the importance of standing behind one's words and proving oneself, especially in the beginning, when living in a wild environment where fights can occur.
1:09:08 - 1:12:46 (03:37)
Summary
The speaker discusses the importance of standing behind one's words and proving oneself, especially in the beginning, when living in a wild environment where fights can occur. He also highlights the power and historical significance of such an experience.
Episode#55 Prime Hall - MARSOC Raider Shares His Darkest Memories / Traumatized to Transformation | Part 1
PodcastShawn Ryan Show
The speaker describes the process of writing witness statement waivers during military training and the strict schedule that trainees must follow.
1:12:46 - 1:20:15 (07:28)
Summary
The speaker describes the process of writing witness statement waivers during military training and the strict schedule that trainees must follow.
Episode#55 Prime Hall - MARSOC Raider Shares His Darkest Memories / Traumatized to Transformation | Part 1
PodcastShawn Ryan Show
The speaker reflects on their experiences with trauma and how it ultimately provided them with powerful training and strengthened their resilience.
1:20:15 - 1:26:45 (06:30)
Summary
The speaker reflects on their experiences with trauma and how it ultimately provided them with powerful training and strengthened their resilience.
Episode#55 Prime Hall - MARSOC Raider Shares His Darkest Memories / Traumatized to Transformation | Part 1
PodcastShawn Ryan Show
The speaker reflects on their tendency to retreat to their comfort zone and how they are working to challenge themselves to embrace positivity, love, and abundance over fear.
1:26:45 - 1:35:05 (08:20)
Summary
The speaker reflects on their tendency to retreat to their comfort zone and how they are working to challenge themselves to embrace positivity, love, and abundance over fear. They also discuss past experiences with physical abuse and how they used mental control as a coping mechanism.
Episode#55 Prime Hall - MARSOC Raider Shares His Darkest Memories / Traumatized to Transformation | Part 1
PodcastShawn Ryan Show
The speaker shares his experience at a physically demanding Marine Boot Camp when he was 16 years old and also discusses the authenticity and legitimacy of military schools, where students run the accountability of the school.
1:35:05 - 1:39:06 (04:01)
Summary
The speaker shares his experience at a physically demanding Marine Boot Camp when he was 16 years old and also discusses the authenticity and legitimacy of military schools, where students run the accountability of the school.
Episode#55 Prime Hall - MARSOC Raider Shares His Darkest Memories / Traumatized to Transformation | Part 1
PodcastShawn Ryan Show
The speaker shares their military training experience, being unsure of their aspirations, and getting thrashed during their first experience at infantry school.
1:39:06 - 1:44:06 (05:00)
Summary
The speaker shares their military training experience, being unsure of their aspirations, and getting thrashed during their first experience at infantry school.
Episode#55 Prime Hall - MARSOC Raider Shares His Darkest Memories / Traumatized to Transformation | Part 1
PodcastShawn Ryan Show
The speaker narrates his experience in the sniper platoon, doing grunt work and wall searches that involved embarrassing and emptying pockets of some guys.
1:44:06 - 1:51:54 (07:48)
Summary
The speaker narrates his experience in the sniper platoon, doing grunt work and wall searches that involved embarrassing and emptying pockets of some guys. He learns how to mentally deal with intense physical training through the process.
Episode#55 Prime Hall - MARSOC Raider Shares His Darkest Memories / Traumatized to Transformation | Part 1
PodcastShawn Ryan Show
The podcast host reflects on how psychological hazing in the military can have long-lasting effects on individuals and how it can leave them feeling betrayed.
1:51:54 - 1:57:35 (05:41)
Summary
The podcast host reflects on how psychological hazing in the military can have long-lasting effects on individuals and how it can leave them feeling betrayed.
Episode#55 Prime Hall - MARSOC Raider Shares His Darkest Memories / Traumatized to Transformation | Part 1
PodcastShawn Ryan Show
In Raider training, military personnel have to earn respect without their rank, which is taken off for 10-11 months.
1:57:35 - 2:02:26 (04:51)
Summary
In Raider training, military personnel have to earn respect without their rank, which is taken off for 10-11 months. This allows for the removal of bureaucracy and pecking order and allows for true communication and connection.
Episode#55 Prime Hall - MARSOC Raider Shares His Darkest Memories / Traumatized to Transformation | Part 1
PodcastShawn Ryan Show
The podcast speaker questions the qualifications of those running legal proceedings that impact people's careers, drawing a parallel with the intensity of special operations training.
2:02:26 - 2:07:21 (04:55)
Summary
The podcast speaker questions the qualifications of those running legal proceedings that impact people's careers, drawing a parallel with the intensity of special operations training. He also describes his own experience of losing rank and being put on restriction.
Episode#55 Prime Hall - MARSOC Raider Shares His Darkest Memories / Traumatized to Transformation | Part 1
PodcastShawn Ryan Show
The speaker turned to extreme training, such as weighted vest runs and high reps, low weight workouts, while in Okinawa to fill the void of partying and drinking.
2:07:21 - 2:14:08 (06:47)
Summary
The speaker turned to extreme training, such as weighted vest runs and high reps, low weight workouts, while in Okinawa to fill the void of partying and drinking. He participated in mind games during runs and exercised in front of people he knew who could have stopped him.
Episode#55 Prime Hall - MARSOC Raider Shares His Darkest Memories / Traumatized to Transformation | Part 1
PodcastShawn Ryan Show
The speaker discusses the difficulty of maintaining mental focus during physical exercise, specifically during weight training, and the distractions that arise during this time.
2:14:08 - 2:19:16 (05:08)
Summary
The speaker discusses the difficulty of maintaining mental focus during physical exercise, specifically during weight training, and the distractions that arise during this time.
Episode#55 Prime Hall - MARSOC Raider Shares His Darkest Memories / Traumatized to Transformation | Part 1
PodcastShawn Ryan Show
The speaker discusses the advice their grandmother gave about preparing for intense military training and the importance of their grandparents' support throughout their life's journey.
2:19:17 - 2:25:55 (06:37)
Summary
The speaker discusses the advice their grandmother gave about preparing for intense military training and the importance of their grandparents' support throughout their life's journey.
Episode#55 Prime Hall - MARSOC Raider Shares His Darkest Memories / Traumatized to Transformation | Part 1
PodcastShawn Ryan Show
A former Marine shares his experience with the warrior ethos portrayed throughout his military training and how it manifested in the leadership hierarchy.
2:25:55 - 2:32:43 (06:48)
Summary
A former Marine shares his experience with the warrior ethos portrayed throughout his military training and how it manifested in the leadership hierarchy.
Episode#55 Prime Hall - MARSOC Raider Shares His Darkest Memories / Traumatized to Transformation | Part 1
PodcastShawn Ryan Show
The speaker discusses the impracticality of relying on notes in high pressure situations, such as patrols, and the limitations of feedback received from others when it comes to decision making.
2:32:43 - 2:37:03 (04:20)
Summary
The speaker discusses the impracticality of relying on notes in high pressure situations, such as patrols, and the limitations of feedback received from others when it comes to decision making.
Episode#55 Prime Hall - MARSOC Raider Shares His Darkest Memories / Traumatized to Transformation | Part 1
PodcastShawn Ryan Show
The selection process for becoming a Marine Raider involves rigorous physical fitness tests and combat training.
2:37:03 - 2:40:00 (02:57)
Summary
The selection process for becoming a Marine Raider involves rigorous physical fitness tests and combat training. This process is not the actual training course, but rather a means of qualifying for entrance into the program.
Episode#55 Prime Hall - MARSOC Raider Shares His Darkest Memories / Traumatized to Transformation | Part 1
PodcastShawn Ryan Show
The speaker discusses the importance of nonverbal communication when making tactical decisions and problem-solving in high-pressure situations, particularly in scenarios where verbal communication may not be possible.
2:40:00 - 2:44:43 (04:43)
Summary
The speaker discusses the importance of nonverbal communication when making tactical decisions and problem-solving in high-pressure situations, particularly in scenarios where verbal communication may not be possible.
Episode#55 Prime Hall - MARSOC Raider Shares His Darkest Memories / Traumatized to Transformation | Part 1
PodcastShawn Ryan Show
The speaker reflects on the mental and physical work that went into achieving his goals and overcoming fear.
2:44:43 - 2:49:35 (04:52)
Summary
The speaker reflects on the mental and physical work that went into achieving his goals and overcoming fear. Their motivation stems from a desire to make their grandparents proud and they feel a sense of accomplishment in spite of their initial doubts.
Episode#55 Prime Hall - MARSOC Raider Shares His Darkest Memories / Traumatized to Transformation | Part 1
PodcastShawn Ryan Show
The speaker talks about his experience of training for military selection, emphasizing the dedication and hard work required to prepare for the physically demanding process.
2:49:35 - 2:53:49 (04:14)
Summary
The speaker talks about his experience of training for military selection, emphasizing the dedication and hard work required to prepare for the physically demanding process.
Episode#55 Prime Hall - MARSOC Raider Shares His Darkest Memories / Traumatized to Transformation | Part 1
PodcastShawn Ryan Show
The practice of hazing and personality conflicts have prevented several potential successful operators from getting opportunities.
2:53:49 - 2:58:35 (04:45)
Summary
The practice of hazing and personality conflicts have prevented several potential successful operators from getting opportunities. However, shifting their focus towards the job at hand and using attention-grabbing tools such as brightly colored torpedoes or camo can help avoid distractions.
Episode#55 Prime Hall - MARSOC Raider Shares His Darkest Memories / Traumatized to Transformation | Part 1
PodcastShawn Ryan Show
The speaker talks about how his training in the infantry helped him build incredible endurance and mental focus.
2:58:35 - 3:03:28 (04:53)
Summary
The speaker talks about how his training in the infantry helped him build incredible endurance and mental focus.
Episode#55 Prime Hall - MARSOC Raider Shares His Darkest Memories / Traumatized to Transformation | Part 1
PodcastShawn Ryan Show
The speaker talks about his experience at Sears School where a field skills evaluation was conducted for their final exercise involving bad ass guys from other classes and weed out tests.
3:03:28 - 3:07:41 (04:13)
Summary
The speaker talks about his experience at Sears School where a field skills evaluation was conducted for their final exercise involving bad ass guys from other classes and weed out tests.
Episode#55 Prime Hall - MARSOC Raider Shares His Darkest Memories / Traumatized to Transformation | Part 1
PodcastShawn Ryan Show
A former military member discusses the role of medics in their unit and the various levels of experience among their team during combat.
3:07:41 - 3:11:49 (04:08)
Summary
A former military member discusses the role of medics in their unit and the various levels of experience among their team during combat.
Episode#55 Prime Hall - MARSOC Raider Shares His Darkest Memories / Traumatized to Transformation | Part 1
PodcastShawn Ryan Show
A former Marine shares his experience and observation of the culture in the Marine Corps and how it's akin to the NFL.
3:11:49 - 3:15:29 (03:40)
Summary
A former Marine shares his experience and observation of the culture in the Marine Corps and how it's akin to the NFL.
Episode#55 Prime Hall - MARSOC Raider Shares His Darkest Memories / Traumatized to Transformation | Part 1
PodcastShawn Ryan Show
The speaker describes the alarming state of preparedness in their military unit and their own efforts to stockpile weapons.
3:15:29 - 3:21:55 (06:26)
Summary
The speaker describes the alarming state of preparedness in their military unit and their own efforts to stockpile weapons.
Episode#55 Prime Hall - MARSOC Raider Shares His Darkest Memories / Traumatized to Transformation | Part 1
PodcastShawn Ryan Show
In this episode of Useful Idiots, Katie Halper and Erin Mate discuss their personal experiences with suicidal tendencies and the importance of seeking help.
3:21:55 - 3:22:59 (01:04)
Summary
In this episode of Useful Idiots, Katie Halper and Erin Mate discuss their personal experiences with suicidal tendencies and the importance of seeking help. They also talk about an awkward situation involving breast-feeding and responsible journalism practices.