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Let us know what you think! David, Eric, and Deny gather around their magical oracle, Steve, and cast visions of a dark and ominous future. THE FUTURE OF.....Future Milk. Be warned, this is comedy at its highest form. This episode was co-written by James Cameron's third cousin, Earl. So be prepared for some mind warping voice talent and deep narratives that will evoke a wide range of emotions...

Let us know what you think! Deny, Paul, and Greg reunite to solve quite a mystery. The gang also discusses Fear and how it does not always have to be a bad thing. Especially when it comes to transitioning from the Military.   So sit back, relax and get ready to laugh, think and learn!   If you’re enjoying the show, please share it with your friends and leave us a 5 Star review where you get your p...

Let us know what you think! Transitioning from Special Forces is unlike anything else. It's leaving a family, divorcing an identity, and leaving behind a life that seems larger than anything you could ever hope to accomplish in the future. For Mike, transitioning was like trying to skydive without a Parachute. Nothing he was doing was going to save him while he was spiralling out of control....

Let us know what you think! Veteran entrepreneur Dustin Hayes is more than just a business owner. He's a man on a mission. To bringing hope and resilience to every veteran that is struggling. He's also selling some of the best damn coffee in the world. Dustin Hayes is the proud owner of "Red, White and Badass brew" a coffee company that is dedicated to not just tantalizing your...

Let us know what you think! Lived experience is a valuable and wonderful tool for helping others. On this "Mindful Minutes" segment, Deny shares his past struggles and failures with therapy as a young and uncooperative patient. He also shares the success of being an active participant in his own treatment years later, when things got much, much worse. To help you out, he also shares his...

Let us know what you think! Live is not easy, but it is infinitely harder when you don't put enough emphasis on fixing yourself!  Lucky for you we have a great conversation on why we absolutely need to seek stillness and time alone to fix ourselves!  Don't forget we are doing an amazing giveaway all you have to do is sign up and attend our Peer to Peer support group!! Check out our Websi...

Let us know what you think! The U.S. Air Force's motto is “ Aim High … Fly-Fight-Win ”. Which is both a call-to-action and a promise to those in need. For U.S. Air Force Officers  Micaela & Matt Brancato, the motto clearly applies to their personal lives as well. When they decided to develop a Gold Star Family Retreat on the majestic waters of Lake Holbrook in Minnesota, they lead with th...

Let us know what you think! We are back! Deny, Eric, and David are finally back and they have so much to talk about! The Podcast has gone WORLD WIDE! Deny and Greg represented the podcast at this years Military Influencers Conference, and they crushed it!    Sit back and celebrate with us as we retell our stories from the previous week and as always sprinkle in some great mental health tips!!    ...

Let us know what you think! Intrusive thoughts are the pesky all-consuming and often reoccurring thoughts that are not invited yet decide to come into our mind. They might seem powerful and unbeatable, but with help, you can overcome them! Sit down, relax and get ready to take some notes as Deny breaks down his approach to dealing with these annoying thoughts.    If you are loving the show, give u...

Let us know what you think! When you think of Veteran owned clothing brands, unity and inclusion are not things that are widely incorporated amongst any of them.  For Ruben Ayala and his partners that was more than just a minor social issue, it was a Mission. Triple Nikel Apparel is not your typical Clothing Brand, they represent the best aspects of what it means to be leaders and champions of the...

Let us know what you think! When our Nation failed our Afghan Brothers, our Service members, Veterans, and private citizens, did not. The harrowing and true story behind TASK FORCE PINEAPPLE is one you have to read and re-read over and over again to believe. Lucky for you, LT. COL. Scott Mann (RET.) is here to tell you the story on this episode of the Security Halt! podcast. "OPERATION PINEAP...

Let us know what you think! For many of us, the chaos of war and Military life seems EASY , compared to the daily schedules and demands of a "normal" life. The reality is that we've just been trained and developed to function in certain settings and with different rules and expectations. In this episode, I'll show that life outside the Military is DOES NOT have to equal chaos....

Let us know what you think! Vincent "Rocco" Vargas is no stranger to adversity and hard work. As one of only a handful of GWOT Veterans in the spotlight, we have all watched his rise to fame. But Vinny's work in front of the camera is not his most remarkable achievement.   Like countless other Veterans, Vinny suffered and dealt with many of the same mental and physical health issues...

Let us know what you think! The original crew is back to discuss all things sci-fi and relevant in today's world! You'll enjoy this episode, but please hide your kids and make sure Gam Gam can't hear because this one is unsuitable for the young or old. Remember, if you like the show, SUBSCRIBE! Leave us a review and visit our website www.securityhalt.com for resources and support. I...

Let us know what you think! Sit down and get ready for the absolute BEST conversation on Ethics, that you've ever had! Dr. Joseph Long is not just your average Professor, he's a former Special Forces Officer and a dedicated life long learner. Like many of us after his time in service he's still giving back to the Community. By teaching and volunteering to Coach and mentor transition...

Let us know what you think! Are you tired of the same 9 to 5? Are you tired of doing something you don’t love? Do you dream of being your own boss? Well STOP DREAMING and START DOING! Join us as we sit down with our good friend and business owner, Sarah Kornblum. Sara is the proud owner of “2 Dogs and a Laptop” and she is the one we turned to, when our website was down. So grab a pen and paper and...

Let us know what you think! Dr. Damon Friedman is not your typical provider. He's a retired Air Force Special Tactics Lt Colonel.  He not only understands what Veterans and Service members go through, he's lived it. This is one of the many reasons why SOF Missions is unlike any other treatment center out there. After you enjoy this show, if you are suffering from trauma and need help, co...

Let us know what you think! Reboot Recovery is an amazing Peer led trauma recovery program, created by Evan and Jenny Owen. Their new book "Healing what's Hidden: Practical steps to Overcoming Trauma" is OUT NOW! Join Deny and Evan as they discuss the new book and much much more!  Go get your own copy of "Healing what's Hidden: Practical steps to Overcoming Trauma" on...

Let us know what you think! In 2007 Major Fred Galvin and his MARSOC Marines were wrongly accused of war crimes, after being ambushed in Afghanistan. For well over a decade, Fred and his men have been fighting to clear their name, even after being cleared of any wrongdoing. Join us as we discuss his journey and his new book, "A Few Bad Men: The True Story of US Marines Ambushed in Afghanistan...

Let us know what you think! In our fast paced and hectic world, mindfulness is not an easy idea to pitch. Being still and bringing awareness to our own thoughts is not the prefered method to handle stress, anxiety, or countless other issues. Yet, when we're ready and willing to try it, we quickly see the benefits of use it in our daily lives. Join Deny and Ted as they discuss the power of liv...

Let us know what you think! Frustrated? Angry? Feeling Betrayed? Sometimes even ambivalent about the entire war? Whatever you are feeling, it's okay. Just know that you are not alone.  In this episode we allow ourselves to feel and discuss everything that went wrong with our exit strategy. Ultimately, we know that while policy and poor strategy outside of our control may have lost the war. Fo...

Let us know what you think! If you grew up wanting to be a Green Beret, you undoubtedly heard and read many stories about the brave men of MACV-SOG.  The men of MACV-SOG were given the most dangerous missions, many of which, were deep behind enemy lines.  To this day many of our Nation's bravest and finest warriors are unaccounted for. Sit down, strap in, and enjoy this episode.  If you are e...

Let us know what you think! Whether you do 20 years or 4, at some point we all decide to leave when it's your time to leave the Military you will need develop a solid and effective plan for the next chapter of your life. Don't let fear and doubt cloud your judgement. YOU.CAN.SUCCEED! After you finish the episode, do yourself a favor and click the link below to get a copy of Herbs book! T...

Let us know what you think! Nasirullah "John" Safi was just a boy when he became an interpreter to US Forces in Afghanistan.  What started out as a brave endeavor to help his Nation, became an 8 year tour of duty with little to no respite from the battlefield. Join Deny and John as they discuss his remarkable story and his book "Get the Terp Up Here!: War as an Interpreter to U.S. F...

Let us know what you think! Sterling Dodd is back to discuss his journey in finding out who he is. More importantly, who he wants to be. In Part one we discussed his childhood and the hurdles he faced as a boy without a father or consistant male role model. In part 2 Sterling details his life after service and the problems that still haunt him.  Join us as we dive into Sterling's life in this...