Frogman John Collins EXPOSES the Dark Truth!

In this powerful episode of The Suffering Podcast, host Kevin Donaldson, welcomes Navy SEAL John Collins, who shares his extraordinary journey through one of the toughest military training programs in the world. From enduring grueling BUD/S (Basic Underwater Demolition/SEAL training) to surviving Hell Week, Collins opens up about the relentless physical and mental challenges he faced as a SEAL. His story goes beyond endurance, revealing the resilience and unbreakable "never quit" mentality that every SEAL must possess. Whether you're interested in mental health, military resilience, or stories of human grit, Collins’ insights into the SEAL mindset bring a new level of understanding to the strength required to overcome life's hardest battles.

Through candid discussions on overcoming adversity, embracing suffering, and mental health in high-stakes situations, Collins delivers invaluable lessons on building resilience. His firsthand experiences as a “frogman” demonstrate how mental toughness isn’t just for Navy SEALs but can be applied in everyday life. This episode explores warrior psychology, mental health, and the tools needed to face challenges head-on, resonating with listeners facing their own struggles. Tune in for an inspiring conversation packed with insights on discipline, mental resilience, and the warrior mindset that can help anyone cultivate strength in the face of hardship.

Episode 202: The Suffering of A Frogman with John Collins

John Collins is a Navy SEAL veteran. He was born and raised in Sykesville MD. The oldest of 3. Growing up, he played football, lacrosse and he was a wrestler. He graduated from Glenelg High School in 2003 and joined the Navy on October 31, 2006. He served for 12 years. He was in 6 BUD/S classes. He went through first phase 4 times and has been through 2 1/2 hell weeks. He graduated SQT March 2nd, 2012 and went to SEAL Team 7. He did 2 deployments there before he went to the K9 unit as an instructor, where he finished out his career. After getting out of the Navy in 2018, he was hired as a combat skills instructor, where he taught Navy EOD technicians and their support personnel how to shoot, move and communicate. He recently was hired as the safety director for the District Council of Ironworkers and the California Ironworker Employers Council. He still teaches firearm instruction for anyone interested in learning or developing their tactical proficiency. He can be found on Instagram @shooteatandlift. He lives in San Diego with his wife and 3 children.

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