Scott Ryder served for 22 years with the Australian Army, including 16 years as an operator with the 2nd Commando Regiment. He served in East Timor and multiple tours of Afghanistan and Iraq. He holds numerous commendations and a Masters of Business, and he works in veteran charities to improve the life of veterans and their families. He’s the author of the book Forged in Fire: An Australian Commando's Story of Life and Death on the Frontline, available at Barnes and Noble, Amazon, and almost any other major retailer.

Scott’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/scott_ryder_zero79/

Scott’s Linktree

Forged In Fire on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3B9TLFG

Timestamps:

00:00:22 Introduction to Scott Ryder

00:02:01 Time in Australia and the Military

00:03:23 Commando Selection

00:04:47 Having a Smaller Build in Selection

00:07:19 How Long Should Training Be?

00:10:37 Childhood Adversity Gives You Coping Skills

00:15:19 Functional Fitness and Training

00:20:19 No Resilience to Sleep Deprivation

00:21:32 Purpose and Performance

00:27:11 Sponsor Note: Train to Perform Well in Stressful Situations

00:30:47 Physical Fatigue Gages Where You Are Mentally and Physically

00:33:30 When You Don’t Remember Why You Signed Up

00:35:27 Scott Ryder’s Most Challenging Moments in Selection

00:37:39 Most Common Mistakes in Preparing for Selection

00:42:06 Don’t Talk to the Quitters

00:47:25 Learning Land Navigation

00:49:40 Common Threads of Successful Candidates

00:51:41 Once the Physical Playing Field is Leveled

00:54:27 Teamwork and Social Interactions

00:57:45 Scott Ryder’s Book

00:59:38 Best and Worst Advice Ever Received

01:00:18 Outro

Chris Frueh, PhD is a professor of psychology at the University of Hawaii. He has over thirty years of professional experience working with military veterans, servicemembers, special operators, private defense contractors, and firefighters; and has conducted clinical trials, epidemiology, historical, and neuroscience research. He was previously a professor of psychiatry at Medical University of South Carolina and Baylor College of Medicine.

He has co-authored over 325 scientific publications and is the author of Operator Syndrome, which is available on Amazon.

Website: chrisfrueh.com

Operator Syndrome on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3ZuZfTx

Timestamps:

00:00:23 Introduction to Chris Frueh

00:00:59 Rundown of Chris Frueh’s Career

00:04:42 What is Operator Syndrome?

00:15:48 The Differences Between PTSD and Operator Syndrome

00:17:29 Types of Traumatic Brain Injury

00:22:14 TAL Proteins and Impact Trauma

00:25:56 Interventions and Treatments

00:30:13 Sponsor Note: Sleep Optimization Course

00:34:33 Nutritional Interventions

00:36:22 Fasting to Manage TBI

00:39:05 Different Stages of an Operator and TBI

00:43:56 Staying on Top of Hormones

00:48:37 Getting Treatment Outside of the VA

00:51:07 Finding Credible Help

00:54:12 Operator Syndrome Foundation

00:55:55 Best and Worst Advice Ever Received

00:58:12 Outro

Nico Seedsman spent 13 years in the Australian military, first as an electrical engineer in the Navy, then with a Recon unit in the Army, before spending his final eight years in the SAS.

Nico left the military after suffering catastrophic multi-system health issues and eventually brought himself back to health through a combination of stem cell therapy, indigenous medicine, and an intensive focus on recovery.

Nico is now an actor who has made appearances on Apple TV and Paramount networks, a high-performance coach, the CEO and founder of Odin Stem Cells, and the founder of a veterans philanthropy organization called Warrior Refit.

Learn more about Nico: https://www.instagram.com/niclonewolf/


How to prepare for Australian SAS/Commando Selection:

https://www.buildingtheelite.com/australian-sasr-selection-process-sfet-training/

Building the Elite Coaching App:

https://www.buildingtheelite.com/sof-training-app


Timestamps:

00:00:21 Introduction to Nico Seedsman

00:01:02 Nico Seedsman Career Overview

00:06:50 Spiraling Health

00:10:40 Regenerative Medicines

00:13:01 SASR (SAS) Selection

00:16:31 Fighting the Internal Battle In Your Head

00:26:21 Prepping for Selection

00:33:07 The Social Dynamic During Selection

00:38:40 Fitness Level vs. Mentality/Personality

00:44:14 The Way You Train & Effect On Health

00:46:38 One-Percenters

00:49:11 Sponsor Note: High Emotional Stability & High Conscientiousness

00:53:48 Best & Worst Advice You’ve Ever Gotten

00:54:41 Wrap Up