TARGETED Podcast

Some people make excuses. Sean Klicka keeps making history.
Born without hands, Sean refused to let what other people may call "limitations" define his future. Instead, he earned a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt, built a life around discipline, overcame devastating personal loss, and developed a mindset that is contagious and continues to inspire everyone around him.
In this episode of Targeted, Atlas Aultman sits down with Sean Klicka to discuss mental health, resilience, overcoming adversity, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, depression, grief, PTSD, dogs, leadership, confidence, and why your greatest disability is often your own mind. Whether you're an athlete, veteran, entrepreneur, first responder, or simply fighting your own battles, this conversation will challenge the way you think about hardship and personal growth. In this episode ✔ Born without hands ✔ Becoming a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt ✔ Mental health for men ✔ Depression and anxiety ✔ Losing parents and friends ✔ Suicide awareness ✔ Why dogs save lives ✔ Building confidence ✔ Self-reliance ✔ Farm life ✔ Leadership ✔ Paddle boarding for mental health ✔ Why details matter ✔ Living with purpose ✔ Never giving up 👇 What lesson impacted you the most? Subscribe for more conversations with world-class performers, veterans, entrepreneurs, athletes, and leaders every week. CHAPTERS
00:00 Born Without Hands
00:35 Meet Sean Klicka
01:20 Farm Life & Raising Your Own Food
02:08 Why Dogs Save Lives
03:40 Mental Health & PTSD
05:10 Discovering Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
09:12 Living Without Hands
11:30 Why Details Matter
13:18 Building Confidence
15:40 Paddle Boarding & Mental Health
18:50 Losing Friends
24:05 Losing His Father
27:20 The Mindset That Changes Everything
34:00 Final Lessons
 
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Thank you for supporting TARGETED Podcast. Every watch/listen helps us grow, reach more champions, and bring you powerful life and mindset lessons from men who've won already.
This isn't just another podcast, it's REAL-LIFE lessons for our growing community. Join us, or be left out.
No matter what your choices - aim for excellence and STAY ON TARGET.

Welcome back to Targeted Podcast, one of the fastest-growing Men's Mindset Podcasts, hosted by Atlas Aultman.
What separates people who succeed from those who quit?
In Part 2 of this conversation with the founders of Gravity Force Sports Nutrition, Cameron Evans and Nate Mitchell, Atlas dives beyond supplements into the mindset required to build a business, stay disciplined, overcome setbacks, and pursue a vision that most people are too afraid to chase.
From building an American-made nutrition company to discussing faith, leadership, consistency, recovery, entrepreneurship, and mental toughness, this episode is packed with practical lessons for men who want to become stronger in every area of life.
In this episode you'll learn:
Why discipline always outperforms motivation
The mindset required to build a successful business
Why consistency creates long-term success
How elite performers recover mentally and physically
Building habits that compound over time
Faith, family, and entrepreneurship
Why most people quit too early
The importance of surrounding yourself with the right people
Health, longevity, and performance
How to develop championship habits that last a lifetime
 
Whether you're an entrepreneur, athlete, father, coach, business owner, or someone trying to become the best version of yourself, this conversation delivers actionable lessons you can apply immediately.
Targeted Podcast features conversations with elite performers, military leaders, bestselling authors, athletes, entrepreneurs, executives, and world champions who share the mindset required to win in business and life.
If you're searching for a Men's Mindset Podcast focused on leadership, discipline, resilience, entrepreneurship, faith, fitness, and personal development, you've found your community.
Subscribe for new episodes every week.
LINKS: https://gravity-force.com/  https://www.instagram.com/gravityforcesportsnutrition  https://www.facebook.com/gravityforcesports/ 
LEAVE YOUR HONEST REVIEW OF GRAVITY FORCE HERE: https://share.google/lbYfoiNqvdJABce2p 
CHAPTERS:
00:00 - Teaser, Lightning round
01:19 - Intro begins
01:34 - The Vision: Becoming the Nike of Nutrition
02:54 - The Most Overrated Supplements
04:24 - Expert opinions on the Collagen on the market today, isn't as effective as people think
05:25 - Fish Oil, yes or no?
05:48 - Vitamin D reality
06:29 - Steroids, Performance & Long-Term Health
09:30 - What Makes a Supplement Company Trustworthy and not "Bro Science"
10:24 - Introduction to how to become a Gravity Force Nutrition affiliate (use IG link above)
11:05 - Building an American-Made Brand
12:47 - How a subscription gets you up to 50% discount, shipped to you
15:50 - Scaling a Business Without Losing Quality
16:30 - Living 8 months ahead of schedule
18:29 - How to work with Gravity Force / Creating a Winning Partnership
19:27 - Should Teenagers take pre-workout? (suggestion is 18 and over)
20:19 - Lightning Round / Coffee vs. Pre-Workout, HITS, Recovery, Cardio or lifting
22:05 - Lightning Round /Most over-rated fitness trend
22:41 - Fitness Advice for Busy Men
24:20 - How do you use meditation, consistency to maximize mental performance - Samuri Secret 3 second decision timeline and Zen practices
25:08 - The result of meditation
27:01 - Massage and Sleep and cupping
30:46 - How do you communicate as co-founders in business
31:88 - Advice you'd give yourself 10 years ago and why most people quit too soon
33:08 - David Goggins back in the Air Force
35:00 - Building a Business Through Faith
35:50 - The Story Behind Gravity Force
37:25 - Closing Targeted with tag line "aim for excellence and stay on target, goodnight."
37:59 - Offer for Entrepreneurs who are currently winning to apply to be on the show
 
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No matter what your choices - aim for excellence and STAY ON TARGET.

Welcome back to TARGETED Podcast, the fastest growing podcast for men's health and success. This week, we are talking breakthroughs in sports nutrition.
Success isn't built in the gym—it starts with discipline long before anyone is watching.
In this episode, Atlas sits down with the founders of Gravity Force Sports Nutrition, Cameron Evans and Nate Mitchell, to discuss the mindset behind building a premium supplement company, maintaining elite fitness habits, balancing family life, and creating products that prioritize performance over marketing hype.
From waking up at 3:59 every morning to training for Ironman competitions, overcoming health challenges, and refusing to settle for average, this conversation explores what separates high performers from everyone else.
You'll learn:
Why discipline beats motivation
Building successful habits before sunrise
The mindset required to build a business from scratch
Entrepreneurship and leadership lessons
Why clean nutrition matters
The truth about today's supplement industry
Health, longevity and performance
Faith, family and business balance
Why consistency creates extraordinary results
How elite performers structure their daily lives
Whether you're an entrepreneur, athlete, father, coach, or simply trying to become a stronger man, this episode delivers practical lessons that extend far beyond sports nutrition.
If you're searching for a Men's Mindset Podcast focused on leadership, discipline, self-improvement, business, health, fitness, and becoming the best version of yourself, you've found your community.
But wait, there's more.
They're target - become the NIKE of the supplement world. Watch them grow.
LINKS: https://gravity-force.com/ https://www.instagram.com/gravityforcesportsnutrition https://www.facebook.com/Gravityforcesports/
LEAVE YOUR HONEST REVIEW OF GRAVITY FORCE HERE: https://share.google/lbYfoiNqvdJABce2p
CHAPTERS:
00:00 - Intro begins
01:07 - Team Gravity Force Sports Nutrition
01:27 - Say Hello to Cameron Evans
03:39 - Say Hello to Nate Mitchell
05:46 - Thoughts on Dad Bod’s and why they are bad
07:10 - Introducing the Gravity Force Sports Nutrition brand
08:39 - why some pre-workouts make your skin crawl
09:20 - The most surprising thing you found during years of research on pre-workouts available on the market today / facts about fillers
09:50 - How'd this partnership begin
10:41 - Facebook community page building communications and merging like interests
11:01 - The God factor and how faith plays a role
12:34 - Atlas’s personal 30 day test of replacing coffee with Gravity Force Pre Workout
13:11 - How Gravity Force almost didn’t happen
14:25 - Another pre workout? What’s different?
15:24 - The research journey
16:30 - The first test and what happened with an all natural pre-workout
18:31 - The results of gravity force pre-workout
19:12 - Continued testing and development
20:01 - How long does it take for Gravity Force Pre Workout to start to work = 5-15 mins
21:36 - How it’s designed to be able to take on an empty stomach
22:20 - Where is it made - It’s all American made in U.S.
23:01 - The biggest lie that supplement companies are pushing today, the R&D process uncovered “we’re underdosed”
24:26 - Why are recommended doses so high? “it’s what consumers are asking for”
25:04 - Experts living in the comments
26:11 - Why I used Gravity Force and my friends comments
27:21 - The technology war/bots
28:02 - What supplement should I buy on a tight budget, I only have $50?
29:00 - Time under tension, proven and will give results - Pre workout increases this time
29:09 - The $50 answer for training specific to outdoor activities, high heat climates, + endurance sports = electrolytes
30:20 - Why's Gravity Force Electrolytes different?
31:49 - MMA athletes praises
31:42 - Unfortunate truth about water that many new athletes don’t realize
33:00 - Vacation testimony
33:40 - Can anyone take it?\
34:10 - IV drip compared to electrolytes, how to avoid the needle
34:40 - Almost died from COVID, newly developed/available electrolytes would've worked
35:53 - Age 9-109 - real talk on electrolytes, the Costa Rica Story
36:50 - Reading ingredients from product label
37:50 - Ahman Green endorsement
40:20 - What customers don’t see?
40:53 - “There is no off switch”
42:39 - The personal / spiritual efforts needed to make this all work WITH “the no’s”
43:54 - the ups and downs of business AND how teamwork makes it easier to grow
46:51 - “We’re not done yet” “we’re not satisfied yet”
 
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No matter what your choices - aim for excellence and STAY ON TARGET.

Welcome back to Targeted Podcast, one of the fastest-growing Men's Mindset Podcasts, hosted by Atlas Aultman.
After spending three decades leading no-fail missions, serving as a military commander, working as a presidential communications aide, and learning directly from some of the world's most successful leaders, Atlas distilled everything into one simple framework: The Rule of Three.
Originally written for his children, these lessons became the foundation for a leadership book that eventually became a top book in 12 bestselling categories, earned 3 International Impact Awards, and has attributed to Atlas Aultman being named Author of the Year  https://eyesonhollywood.com/international-impact-book-awards-hollywood/
In this episode you'll learn:
Why people always come before time and money
The Rule of Three for building a successful life
Why finding the right mentor saves years of frustration
Leadership lessons from high-pressure military missions
How successful men make difficult decisions
Why discomfort is often the doorway to opportunity
The hidden influence of your social media feed
How your environment shapes your mindset
The four ways people earn money—and why most never escape the first two
Building businesses that create freedom instead of another job
Investing in yourself before investing elsewhere
This episode is for men who want to become stronger leaders, better husbands, fathers, entrepreneurs, coaches, and individuals. If you're looking for practical leadership advice instead of empty motivation, you're in the right place.
Targeted Podcast features conversations with world champions, business executives, bestselling authors, professional athletes, winning entrepreneurs, and world record holders to help you build discipline, confidence, resilience, leadership, and a championship mindset.
If you're searching for a Men's Mindset Podcast focused on leadership, personal development, success habits, mental toughness, and becoming the best version of yourself, welcome to the community.
Subscribe for new episodes every week.
LINKS FOR THIS EPISODE: Atlas Aultman books on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/ATLAS-Aultman/author/
Robert T. Kiyosaki, Rich Dad Poor Dad: https://a.co/d/0ctwNVux
Atlas Aultman’s TEDx SouthLakeTahoe talk: https://youtu.be/IuJQAPUTf4g?si=Vn9kiXne_MuiYrkX
 
CHAPTERS:
00:00 - Show teaser
00:08 - Targeted Podcast opener
00:17 - Intro to 3 Focus Areas of champions
00:58 - The System of success, People, Time, Money. The RULE of 3 applied to leadership of your life.
01:55 - The answer to most of your problems is to find an expert
02:23 - Story of Aultman stealing a secret service vehicle, well - not really (clip from Terminally Curious Podcast)
03:48 - The number 1 influence action you need to do today in 2026 that will impact the rest of your life
04:49 - Quote "Be careful who you let into your life, because they will change it" - Atlas Aultman
05:15 - Money. Rich Dad, Poor Dad and the follow up lesson that people don't know as well.
05:53 - Money Quadrants, what I hear in 2026 that can be useful from Kyosaki's idea today
06:04 - #1 - Get a Job - someone will give you hours that they need you to work
06:23 - #2 Start a Business - you give all of your hours to this effort) 06:42 - #3 and #4 intro, where Elite people live
06:50 - #3 be a business owner, let others run it - you become an employer
07:35 - #4 Investing, but differently - using flexible money and doing the research to see that your money makes more money
08:40 - Assessment for your people + money
09:19 - Show close and special offers
 
KEYWORDS: men's mindset podcast, men's mindset, mindset for men, men's self-improvement, leadership podcast, leadership lessons, personal development for men, military leadership, entrepreneur mindset, championship mindset, success habits, mental toughness, resilience, confidence for men, men's motivation, business leadership, productivity, Rule of 3, Atlas Aultman, Targeted Podcast
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Thank you for supporting TARGETED Podcast. Every watch/listen helps us grow, reach more champions, and bring you powerful life and mindset lessons from men who've won already.
This isn't just another podcast, it's REAL-LIFE lessons for our growing community. Join us.
Aim for excellence and STAY ON TARGET.
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Welcome back to the Targeted Podcast, a top 1% Men's Mindset Podcast hosted by Atlas Aultman and fueled by champions.
In this episode, Atlas sits down with respected MMA and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu world champion coach Jay Pages to discuss the mindset, leadership, discipline, and communication skills required to build champions.
Jay shares how his coaching philosophy evolved from traditional instruction to a more individualized approach focused on developing athletes through understanding, adaptability, and personal growth. Together, they explore what separates average performers from elite competitors and why mindset is often the deciding factor between success and failure.
Find Jay Pages on IG https://www.instagram.com/jayjpages
or at his website here HOME - JPJJ|MMA
 
Find Atlas Aultman here: https://www.instagram.com/atlasaultman
or on LinkedIN here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/atlasaultman
 
Topics include: ✅ Men's mindset and personal growth ✅ Leadership lessons from elite coaches ✅ Building confidence and resilience ✅ The psychology of winning ✅ Communication between coaches and athletes ✅ Learning from failure and adversity ✅ Mental toughness in competition and life ✅ Entrepreneurship and building a lasting legacy ✅ Self-improvement through continuous education ✅ The champion mindset Whether you're an athlete, entrepreneur, coach, leader, father, or someone striving to become the best version of yourself, this conversation offers practical insights into developing a stronger mindset and achieving long-term success.
This is a fresh spin on "if you want the same result, do what everyone else does" If you want a different result, do better.
Subscribe to Targeted Podcast for weekly conversations on:
Men's Mindset
Leadership
Personal Development
Mental Toughness
Discipline
Entrepreneurship
Fitness
Mixed Martial Arts (MMA)
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Success
Habits
Masculinity Resilience
 
 
CHAPTERS
00:00 Introduction teaser
00:50 Why Great Coaches Think Differently
01:50 The Problem with Traditional Coaching
02:28 Building Better Athletes Through Mindset
03:35 Coaching BJJ to the lowest common denominator and create the practice environment that works to build the athlete (Entrepreneurship and Leadership Lessons
04:28 social media and Personal Growth
06:27 Has technology made MMA coaching easier?
07:26 The Moneyberg question
08:38 Who influences Jay Pages as a world champion coach, names get named and How Jay Pages Defines Success
11:36 Dispelling myths in what is right and wrong in MMA - The Biggest Myth in Martial Arts
12:56 The difference between Stupid and Brave is the outcome
13:35 The Importance of Continuous Learning and looking differently at "the basics"
16:41 Why Mindset Wins Fights
18:55 Communication Between Coaches and Athletes is vital to success
19:38 Learning Through Failure
20:38 Teaching others using personal failures and why it's a catch 22
21:37 Where to Follow Jay Pages
22:55 Show closing
23:26 Special offers (links below)
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Thank you for supporting TARGETED Podcast. Every watch/listen helps us grow, reach more champions, and bring you powerful life and mindset lessons from men who've won already.
This isn't just another podcast, it's REAL-LIFE lessons for our growing community.
Join us, or be left out. No matter what your choices - aim for excellence and STAY ON TARGET.

What does it take to become a champion in martial arts, business, and life?
In this episode of Targeted Podcast, host Atlas Aultman sits down with Arizona martial arts legend Jay Pages to discuss MMA, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, wrestling, coaching, self-defense, entrepreneurship, and the mindset required to succeed under pressure. Jay shares his journey from early martial arts training and the rise of the UFC to becoming a respected coach who has developed elite competitors and champions. He explains why wrestling is the best foundation for MMA, how athletes overcome fear, the realities of self-defense, and why experience is the ultimate teacher.
Topics include: MMA fundamentals Wrestling vs Jiu-Jitsu Self-defense strategies Competition mindset Fear and confidence Coaching elite athletes Building successful martial arts academies UFC evolution Leadership through sports Arizona martial arts scene
If you're interested in MMA, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, wrestling, self-improvement, leadership, or becoming mentally tougher, this episode is packed with practical lessons.
Subscribe to Targeted Podcast for conversations with champions, entrepreneurs, military leaders, athletes, and high performers.
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* win@leaders-kit.com
 
THANKS: Every watch/listen helps us grow, reach more champions, and bring you powerful life and mindset lessons from men who've won already. This isn't just another podcast, it's REAL-LIFE lessons for our growing community.
Join us, or be left out of what gets uncovered next.
No matter what your choices- aim for excellence and STAY ON TARGET.
 
Chapters
00:00 Show teaser
00:36 Introduction and overview of guest, Jay Pages
01:15 How Martial Arts Started
02:40 The Early UFC Era
03:30 First MMA Fight Experience
04:10 Why Wrestling Wins in MMA
05:45 How to Prepare for Competition
06:20 Managing Fear and Pressure
07:50 Self-Defense That Actually Works
08:10 Why Choking Is More Effective Than Striking
09:40 From Fighter to Coach
13:30 Building Champions
17:30 Developing Elite Competitors
20:00 Final Lessons on Success and Growth
21:03 Outro Part 1 of Jay Pages / Advertisements
 
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What separates champions from everyone else?
After decades of leadership experience in 30 countries, 3 decades of military service, working in the White House, and interviewing world champions, bestselling authors, elite athletes, military leaders, entrepreneurs, and high performers on the Targeted Podcast, Atlas Aultman shares three of the most common success principles found in nearly every champion.
In this episode you'll learn:
✅ Why most people quit right before success ✅ The power of self-belief and authentic confidence ✅ Why discipline beats talent over time ✅ How to find your personal "ground truth" ✅ Lessons from elite performers, entrepreneurs, athletes, and military leaders ✅ How resilience creates long-term success
Success leaves clues.
Whether you're building a business, pursuing a goal, improving your leadership, or rebuilding after setbacks, these champion lessons can help you move forward. Quotes for this episode include Michael Jordan, Atlas Aultman, Don Frye, Warren Buffett, Mark King, Badger Asher, Bruce Lee, Michael Brooks, Jay Z, Morgan Lerrette, General Patton, David Chocachi, and Sean Kanan.
Subscribe for more conversations with world-class performers, bestselling authors, military leaders, entrepreneurs, athletes, and experts dedicated to helping you become the best version of yourself.
🎙 Host: Atlas Aultman / STUDIO: S. Studio in Hollywood, California
#TargetedPodcast #SuccessMindset #Leadership #Discipline #Motivation #PersonalDevelopment #championmindset
 
Keywords: champion mindset success habits leadership lessons Atlas Aultman targeted podcast motivation discipline self belief resilience personal development mental toughness high performance habits motivation success principles winning mindset entrepreneur mindset leadership development mindset coaching goal setting elite performers champion habits business success military leadership self-improvement success motivation mindset shift confidence building overcoming adversity never quit growth mindset achievement
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Thank you for supporting TARGETED Podcast.
Every watch/listen helps us grow, reach more champions, and bring you powerful life and mindset lessons from men who've won already.
This isn't just another podcast, it's REAL-LIFE lessons for our growing community. Join us, or be left out.
No matter what your choices - aim for excellence and STAY ON TARGET.

Why do some people keep going when life gets hard while others quit?
In this powerful follow-up conversation, Atlas Aultman sits down with actor, athlete, rescuer, and Baywatch legend David Chokachi to explore resilience, suffering, discipline, masculinity, service, purpose, fitness, and what it really takes to overcome life's darkest moments.
David shares lessons from recovering from devastating injuries, battling depression, embracing the Finnish concept of “Sisu,” serving others through animal rescue, and developing the mindset that allows people to push through when everything inside them wants to quit.
Topics include:
Mental toughness
Discipline vs motivation
Sisu and resilience
Fitness for life
Service to others
Masculinity and capability
Depression recovery
Building mental strength
Baywatch stories
Personal growth
Early morning routines
Leadership through adversity
Why men need purpose
How suffering creates strength
 
This episode is packed with practical wisdom for men looking to become stronger, more capable, and more resilient in every area of life. 📍
Recorded for Targeted Podcast in Hollywood, California by Slap Studios.
If you enjoy conversations about leadership, self-improvement, masculinity, resilience, fitness, and purpose, subscribe and join the community. #TargetedPodcast #DavidChokachi #MentalToughness #Masculinity #SelfImprovement #Discipline #Resilience #MensMentalHealth #AtlasAultman #Purpose
Transcript source / time stamps:
00:00 – The Chills Moment
00:06 - Introduction
00:34 – Depression & Personal Darkness
02:12 – Why Suffering Creates Growth
05:44 – The Difference Between Motivation & Discipline
07:55 – What Breaks Most People First?
08:30 – Why Modern Men Quit Too Soon
10:40 – Learning Through Adversity
12:20 – Childhood Lessons & Belonging
13:05 – The Finnish Concept of Sisu
14:18 – Family Heritage & Warrior Culture
15:50 – How Cold Exposure Builds Resilience
16:33 – Fitness Habits That Actually Matter
19:18 – Why Phones Are Killing Gym Performance
21:45 – Surfing, Yoga & Core Strength
25:00 – Rucking & Functional Fitness
27:25 – Fire Brigade Training & Service
28:18 – David Goggins, Discipline & Endurance
32:50 – Why Men Must Be Capable
33:03 – Service Before Self
33:17 - Viral Social Media content discussion
35:45 – Final Advice for Young Men
36:20 – Closing Thoughts
LINKS:
Wings of Rescue - https://www.wingsofrescue.org/
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/therealdavidchokachi
Current Baywatch Teaser - https://deadline.com/2026/05/baywatch-teaser-fox-first-promo-rebooted-series-1236920194/
BE SURE TO CATCH THE NEW BAYWATCH on FOX.
#DavidChokachi #Baywatch #TargetedPodcast #MentalHealth #Discipline #ColdPlunge #SelfImprovement #MensMentalHealth #AtlasAultman #resilience This episode has strong advertiser-friendly characteristics in:
✅ Mental health and recovery
✅ Fitness and wellness
✅ Personal development
✅ Celebrity recognition through Baywatch
✅ Men's self-improvement
✅ Inspirational storytelling
 
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Thank you for supporting TARGETED Podcast. Every watch/listen helps us grow, reach more champions, and bring you powerful life and mindset lessons from men who've won already.
This isn't just another podcast; it's REAL-LIFE lessons for our growing community. Join us or be left out.
No matter what your choices - aim for excellence and STAY ON TARGET.

What happens when a devastating injury strips away your identity?
In this powerful episode of Targeted Podcast, Atlas Aultman sits down with actor, athlete, lifeguard, public servant and animal rescue advocate David Chokachi for a raw conversation about discipline, suffering, recovery, mental health, resilience, purpose, fitness, Baywatch, and rebuilding yourself after hitting rock bottom.
David shares untold stories from the global phenomenon Baywatch, his work rescuing animals through Wings of Rescue, his devastating Achilles injury, and the depression that followed — before discovering a new mindset through cold plunges, discipline, sunrise routines, fitness, and “stacking micro wins.”
 
This episode dives deep into:
Baywatch behind-the-scenes stories
Mental health & depression recovery
Discipline vs motivation
Cold plunges & recovery
Fitness & longevity
Animal rescue missions
Masculinity & resilience
Building better habits
Early morning routines Injury recovery
Breathwork & nature
Hollywood pressure
Purpose after suffering
If you’re a man trying to rebuild yourself, improve your mindset, develop discipline, overcome setbacks, or become mentally stronger, this conversation will hit hard. 📍
Recorded in Hollywood / West Hollywood Studio
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LINKS:
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YOUTUBE CHAPTERS IF YOU'D LIKE TO WATCH
00:00 – Intro
00:21 – Meeting David Chokachi
01:28 – Rescue Missions & Saving Dogs
01:50 – Flying Rescue Missions Across America
02:08 – Animal Rescue During Natural Disasters
02:15 - What Wings of Rescue work is like
04:49 – Joining Wings of Rescue
08:23 – Returning to Baywatch
09:52 – Behind the Scenes of Baywatch
10:58 – The Most Watched Show in the World (Baywatch)
13:00 - What happens after the show
13:43 – Fitness, Discipline & Longevity
17:42 – Why Motivation Isn’t Enough
18:00 - Talking knots and tying knots and the survival benefits
19:07 - David Chokachi's injury and how he overcame it
19:35 – Stacking Micro Wins
21:02 – Learning Through Suffering
21:20 – Achilles Injury & Depression
22:35 - Talking to doctors about fixing his Achilles - 6 weeks of brutal rehab
23:35 - First time in deep depression mode
24:32 – Recovery Through Cold Plunges
24:52 – Building New Habits
25:15 – Nature, Sunrise & Mental Health
26:07 – Becoming Stronger Through Adversity
27:27 – Wounds into wisdom, a discussion in reality
27:57 - Final Thoughts & Outro
 
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What was it REALLY like working as a contractor during the Iraq War?
In this explosive episode of Targeted Podcast, Atlas Aultman sits down with Air Force veteran, former intelligence specialist, and former Blackwater contractor Morgan Lerette for an unfiltered conversation about intelligence operations, Iraq, Blackwater, surveillance technology, firearms training, military life, veteran struggles, storytelling, masculinity, and preserving war stories for future generations. Morgan shares firsthand experiences supporting missions, conducting sensitive location exploitation, surviving combat environments, working in intelligence, and what modern surveillance and AI are capable of today.
This episode also dives deep into:
Blackwater stories Iraq War experiences Military intelligence operations SIGINT & surveillance AI and privacy concerns Firearms training Tactical shooting Veteran life after war Brotherhood & legacy Why veterans should write books Marriage & masculinity Preserving military stories Combat mindset Warrior culture If you enjoy conversations about leadership, combat experience, military history, tactical culture, firearms, veteran success stories, and modern masculinity, this episode is for you.
📍Recorded in the World War Studio in Arizona
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CHAPTERS
00:00 - Prelude
00:15 – Intro
00:40 – Former Blackwater Contractor Joins the Show
01:04 – Government Surveillance & AI Tracking
02:47 – Intelligence Operations Explained
03:49 – Site data exploitation in Iraq
04:13 – How throwing your phone into the ocean will kill all data on the device
04:37 – Privacy vs Modern Technology
04:53 – Lessons From Blackwater & Contracting
05:07 - "You don't have to blaze new trails" - Morgan Lerette
06:29 – Why Veterans Need Brotherhood "Get your war stories out of the way early" - Morgan Lerette - Chasing the Dragon
07:19 – Advice For Young Veterans
07:30 - "Start Writing" - Morgan Lerette / Why You Should Write Your Story Down 07:42 – Preserving Military History For Family
08:30 – World War II & Vietnam Reflections
11:31 – Gun Culture & Training
12:32 - Hard stance on not allowing crimes with
12:50 - What would you as a military contractor suggest (@glock)
14:38 – Tactical Shooting Advice
13:09– Gear Mistakes Most People Make
16:30 – The Importance of Real Training
19:20 – Marriage Advice After War
21:23 – Final Thoughts & Veteran Brotherhood
22:32 - Ginger Beard Flag presentation from Atlas Aultman
23:43 - Outro and offers
 
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