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!)

After 20 years in the U.S. Army, Joe Byerly learned a powerful truth: real growth doesn’t come from rank or recognition—it comes from reflection.

In this episode, Joe shares how journaling, reading, and self-awareness transformed his leadership, helped him transition out of the military, and led to the creation of From the Green Notebook. We talk identity loss after service, the discipline of writing things down, why resistance shows up when you’re on the right path, and how reflection can help anyone—military or civilian—live and lead better.

If you’ve ever felt stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected from who you’re becoming… this episode is for you!

One takeaway says it all: Write it down.

NEW EPISODES EVERY WEDNESDAY!!!Connect with Joe Byerly:Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joe-byerly-bb67a377/Website: https://fromthegreennotebook.com/Podcast: https://fromthegreennotebook.com/podcasts/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fromthegreennotebook/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!)

Matt and Monica Spellicy share one of the most powerful stories ever told on Mindset Lessons from the Field.

From Monica’s 17 years of sobriety after surviving domestic abuse… to Matt navigating brutal custody battles… to the unimaginable loss of their children in a tragic accident — this episode is about choosing strength when life shatters you.

They open up about:

• Healing after trauma

• Why forgiveness matters

• How faith and fitness saved them

• Teaching kids resilience through pain

• Refusing the victim mindset

• Turning suffering into purpose

This conversation is raw, honest, and deeply inspiring.If you’ve ever wondered how to keep going when life hits hardest — this episode is for you.

Listen now and train your mindset like a warrior.

NEW EPISODES EVERY WEDNESDAY!!!

Connect with Matt & Monica Spellicy:

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/spellicy6/

Website: https://themattandmonicapodcast.com

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In this episode of Mindset Lessons from the Field, I sit down with former U.S. Army Green Beret Justin Litko — a Special Forces medic turned executive leader — to break down what truly separates elite performers from everyone else.

Justin shares his journey from Ranger Battalion to Special Forces, his transition into corporate leadership, and the mindset shifts required to thrive outside the military. We dive into:

• Civilian mentality vs team mentality• Why discipline beats motivation every time• How to build real accountability• Leadership mistakes that destroy teams• Taking smart risks when everything feels uncertain• Why loyalty and credibility still win in business• Daily mindset habits that create long-term success

Justin also opens up about his toughest moments, how he avoided quitting, and what young leaders must develop to stand out in today’s world.

If you’re building a business, leading a team, or just trying to level up your life — this episode will challenge you to think differently, act stronger, and lead better.

Listen now and train your mindset like a warrior.

NEW EPISODES EVERY WEDNESDAY!!!

Connect with Justin Litko:Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/justin-litko/Connect with Mindset Lessons from the Field:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmCukt91CDijj2-QMGQ_plw Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mindsetlessonsfromthefield/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mindsetlessonsfromfield

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