After answering the call following 9/11, Ryan “Birdman” Parrott served with SEAL Team 7, surviving an IED blast in Iraq that changed everything. Instead of retreating, he rebuilt — turning pain into purpose through nonprofit work, veteran advocacy, and leadership.In this powerful conversation, we dive into:• Surviving trauma and rebuilding identity• The mindset that gets you through Hell Week — and life• Why purpose beats motivation every time• Brotherhood, belonging, and life after elite service• How to quiet the chaos and reconnect with yourselfRyan bridges the gap between elite military service and civilian life, reminding us that resilience isn’t about toughness — it’s about choosing to keep going. This episode will challenge how you see struggle, purpose, and your own potential.NEW EPISODES EVERY WEDNESDAY!!!Connect with Ryan "Birdman" Parrott:Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryan-“birdman”-parrott-33180032/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BirdmanActual/Website: https://birdseyeviewproject.org/about-the-birds-eye-view-project/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/birdmanactual/Podcast:https://www.youtube.com/ ⁨@FrogmanFridayShow⁩ Connect with Mindset Lessons from the Field:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmCukt91CDijj2-QMGQ_plwInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/mindsetlessonsfromthefield/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mindsetlessonsfromfieldShow Sponsor: www.EmpowerLitNonprofit.org Be the Reason a Child Believes in Themselves!Show Sponsor: www.Spheremoji.com (Use code MINDSET for 10% off!)

After 23 years in U.S. Army Special Forces and six combat deployments, Michael “Sully” Sullivan didn’t walk away from service—he redirected it.

In this episode of Mindset Lessons from the Field, Sully shares what elite military leadership really teaches you about teamwork, humility, resilience, and purpose—and how those lessons carry over into life after the uniform.

We dive into:

* What Green Beret selection reveals about who actually belongs on a team

* Why leadership fails when ego takes over

* How to lead without rank, authority, or control

* The identity shock veterans face after leaving service

* Building community, accountability, and purpose through Team Red, White & Blue

* Preparing mentally before life delivers its hardest tests

This episode isn’t just for veterans. It’s for leaders, nonprofit founders, entrepreneurs, and anyone navigating transition or pressure—and looking for a way to lead, live, and serve with intention.

If you want to build stronger teams, develop real mental toughness, and stay grounded when things get hard—this conversation delivers.

Train your mind before life tests it.

NEW EPISODES EVERY WEDNESDAY!!!Connect with Michael “Sully” Sullivan:Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-s-985a8a2b/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mpsulli335Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sully_rwb/?hl=enTeam Red, White & Blue: https://teamrwb.org/michael-sullivanConnect with Mindset Lessons from the Field:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmCukt91CDijj2-QMGQ_plwInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/mindsetlessonsfromthefield/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mindsetlessonsfromfieldShow Sponsor: www.EmpowerLitNonprofit.org Be the Reason a Child Believes in Themselves!Show Sponsor: www.Spheremoji.com (Use code MINDSET for 10% off!)

In this episode of Mindset Lessons from the Field, Gina Casazza sits down with Cadre Dan—retired Green Beret Sergeant Major with 28 years in Special Forces—to break down what real teamwork actually looks like.From Special Forces selection and GoRuck events to fatherhood, leadership, entrepreneurship, and nonprofit work, Cadre Dan shares why life isn’t meant to be done alone—and why shared struggle builds the strongest bonds.You’ll learn:⏺ Why starting your day with something hard changes everything⏺ How teams are built through responsibility, not motivation⏺ The difference between suffering alone vs. suffering together⏺ What civilians can learn from Special Forces about leadership, resilience, and belongingThis episode is for anyone building something—your body, your mindset, a business, a nonprofit, or a family—and wondering how to keep going when it gets hard.NEW EPISODES EVERY WEDNESDAY!!!Connect with Cadre Dan:Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dan-plants-1b1484303/Website: https://www.cadredan.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/Cadredan/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cadredan/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@UCiuesR89XaiWnvJjlV3VGFg Connect with Mindset Lessons from the Field:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmCukt91CDijj2-QMGQ_plwInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/mindsetlessonsfromthefield/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mindsetlessonsfromfieldShow Sponsor: www.EmpowerLitNonprofit.org Be the Reason a Child Believes in Themselves!Show Sponsor: www.Spheremoji.com (Use code MINDSET for 10% off!)