Security Halt!

Let us know what you think!   Former Green Beret Mark Giaconia discusses his experiences in Bosnia and Iraq, emphasizing unconventional warfare, cultural intelligence, and the importance of documenting military history. This episode highlights how rapport building, local engagement, and historical understanding shaped Special Operations missions—and why these stories must be preserved. Key Topics...

Let us know what you think! In this episode, Green Beret veteran Deny Caballero answers audience questions about transitioning out of the military and finding purpose after service. Topics include: Military transition challenges  Identity after Special Forces  Finding purpose after service  Building a support network  Failure and personal growth Deny also explains why he created Security Halt and...

Let us know what you think! Prime Hall shares his journey through adversity, military service, transition, injury, and healing—highlighting the importance of community, mental health, and purpose after the military. Topics Covered: • Military transition • Mental health and social anxiety • Injury and medical separation • Navigating the VA system • Plant medicine and healing • Community building 🎧...

Let us know what you think!   Veteran Corey Hickman AKA "ADOS Actual" shares his journey through substance abuse, rehab, and recovery, highlighting the power of vulnerability, community support, and mental health care. Topics Covered: • Substance abuse and addiction • Entering rehab • Veteran mental health • Vulnerability and healing • Community support • Recovery and personal growth 🎧...

Let us know what you think!   A proposed VA disability rule could have reshaped veteran benefits nationwide. This episode explains the rule, the backlash, and why advocacy stopped it. In This Episode: • VA disability rating rule explained  • Impact on PTSD and mental health ratings  • Doug Collins’ decision to halt the rule  • Why advocacy matters  • Future of VA policy Chapters: 00:00 VA Disabili...

Let us know what you think!   Entrepreneur and author Miles Spencer joins Deny Caballero to discuss positivity, mentorship, fatherhood, and legacy. This episode explores intergenerational storytelling, global perspective, and the mission behind Reflecta. Topics Covered: • Positivity through adversity • Fatherhood and adventure • Intergenerational storytelling • Reflecta platform • Mentorship and e...

Let us know what you think! Deny Caballero breaks down the 2025 Veteran Suicide Prevention Report and explains the critical role brain health, TBI, and community support play in preventing veteran suicide. Key Topics Covered: • Veteran suicide statistics  • Traumatic brain injury risk  • Transition to civilian life  • VA care and enrollment  • Mental health advocacy Chapters: 00:00 Veteran Suicide...

Let us know what you think! Eric Tansey joins Deny Caballero for a powerful conversation on faith, addiction recovery, fatherhood, leadership, and community. This episode explores how prayer, accountability, and vulnerability lead to transformation—and why veteran communities matter now more than ever. Topics Covered: • Addiction, recovery, and faith • Parenting in the digital age • Leadership thr...

Let us know what you think! Christi Myers joins Deny Caballero to discuss ketamine therapy, trauma healing, and the role of mindfulness and integration in modern mental health care. This episode explores safety, access, and the future of psychedelic medicine. Key Topics: Ketamine therapy Trauma and mental health Mindfulness and breathwork Psychedelic medicine Healing and integration 🎧 Subscribe o...

Let us know what you think! Deny Caballero explores blast overpressure (BOP), a silent but dangerous contributor to brain injury in military personnel. This episode explains symptoms, risks, cultural barriers, and the importance of awareness and documentation. Key Topics Covered: • Blast overpressure explained • Cumulative brain injury from training • Military culture and underreporting • DoD poli...

Let us know what you think! Former Army Ranger Marty Skovlund Jr. breaks down his transition from elite military service to storytelling and writing. This episode explores vulnerability, growth, mental health, and why process matters more than outcomes when redefining purpose after service. Key Topics: Military transition Writing and storytelling Mental health and self-care Growth beyond the unifo...

Let us know what you think! Deny Caballero breaks down his 100-day challenge and the lessons learned from a year of imbalance. This episode focuses on building sustainable habits through morning routines, prioritizing family wellness, improving sleep, and leveraging hormone optimization and technology to support long-term growth. In This Episode, You’ll Learn: • Why the 100-day challenge builds re...

Let us know what you think! Former Green Beret Travis joins Deny Caballero to discuss life after combat, resilience, and recovery. From TBI and mental health challenges to stem cell therapy and veteran advocacy, this episode highlights the work being done through Project Recon to change veteran healthcare outcomes. Key Topics Covered Green Beret life and combat experience Transitioning from milita...

Let us know what you think!   Deny Caballero explains the PACT Act, VA benefits, toxic exposure claims, and the Burn Pit Registry. A must-listen for veterans navigating healthcare, compensation, and long-term protection. Topics Covered: PACT Act explained Burn Pit Registry differences Presumptive conditions VA claims and benefits Veteran self-advocacy Chapters  00:00 Understanding the PAC Act and...

Let us know what you think! In this episode of Security Halt!, Deny Caballero sits down with Jay Fain for a candid conversation that begins with humor and ends with clarity. Together, they explore Freemasonry—what it is, what it isn’t, and why it continues to matter, especially for veterans seeking brotherhood after service. This episode covers:  • Freemasonry myths vs reality  • Community and con...

Let us know what you think!  This episode explores the shared experiences of military athletes and veterans, focusing on brain injuries, mental health, identity after service, and the pursuit of purpose. Through stories of post-9/11 Iraq, selection pipelines, and life in the 173rd Airborne, Deny Caballero and Bradley Pennington discuss growth, vulnerability, fatherhood, and alternative healing pat...

Let us know what you think! Deny Caballero introduces the 100 Days to Optimize Challenge—a structured, veteran-led approach to improving mental health, physical performance, and spiritual alignment. This episode explains the framework, rules, and accountability measures behind the challenge and why holistic wellness is critical to addressing veteran suicide and long-term resilience. Key Topics: •...

Let us know what you think! In this episode, Deny Caballero welcomes Rick Franco, co-founder of Four Branches Bourbon, to discuss veteran entrepreneurship, responsible alcohol culture, and building a business rooted in service and honor. Rick shares how Four Branches was created by veterans from different military branches to honor sacrifice while changing the narrative around alcohol and mental h...

Let us know what you think! In this episode of The Security Halt! Podcast , Deny Caballero speaks with Ben Kramer, a Marine Corps veteran, firefighter, and licensed psilocybin facilitator, about the transformative role of psychedelic medicine in veteran mental health. They discuss: Trauma, worthiness, and identity after service Psilocybin as a tool for healing—not a shortcut The importance of prep...

Let us know what you think! In this episode of The Security Halt! Podcast , host Deny Caballero sits down with Craig Kochheiser, a former Special Forces soldier turned attorney, to break down the realities of military transition and career reinvention. Craig shares his journey from Special Forces to law school, the lessons learned navigating the VA system, and how programs like Chapter 31 Vocation...

Let us know what you think! How does real intelligence survive in the age of misinformation and AI-generated chaos? In this episode of The Security Halt Podcast, Deny sits down with former military intelligence analyst Daniel W., founder of HM Intelligence, to break down how open-source reporting really works behind the scenes. They dive into AI-assisted intelligence, misinformation, media bias, t...

Let us know what you think! What happens when a warrior’s greatest battle begins after the war ends? In Episode 396 of the Security Halt! Podcast, Host Deny Caballero sits down with Seth Ryan, a former U.S. Army Ranger and veteran advocate, for a powerful and unfiltered conversation on faith, trauma, and transformation. Seth shares the raw truth of what it means to wear the uniform, lose yourself...

Let us know what you think!  SPONSORED BY: PURE LIBERTY LABS, PRECISION WELLNESS GROUP, and THE SPECIAL FORCES FOUNDATION What happens when a Green Beret’s toughest battle begins after war?  In Episode 395 of the Security Halt! Podcast, Host Deny Caballero sits down with Matthew Butler — former Green Beret, author, and advocate — to discuss how psychedelic medicine and self-awareness helped him fa...

Let us know what you think! SPONSORED BY: PURE LIBERTY LABS, PRECISION WELLNESS GROUP, and THE SPECIAL FORCES FOUNDATION   In this episode of Security Halt!, host Deny Caballero interviews Anthony Smith about health issues faced by military personnel, focusing on Special Warfare Combatant-craft Crewmen (SWCC)boat operations and support roles. They discuss how repetitive head trauma, sleep loss, an...

Let us know what you think! Sponsored by:  Pure Liberty Labs • Precision Wellness Group • The Special Forces Foundation In this episode of Security Halt!, host Deny Caballero engages in an insightful conversation with Sally Roberts, delving into a compelling narrative that explores themes of resilience, mental health, leadership, and empowerment.. From a troubled youth to elite wrestler, nonprofit...