David Rutherford Show: How a Navy SEAL Found Peace After the Teams | Patrick Toz
About this episode
David Rutherford interviews former Navy SEAL Patrick Toz about his journey to find peace and purpose after leaving the military through art and craftsmanship.
Former Navy SEAL Patrick Toz spent his career as the "quintessential team guy" — until a green-team dream ended and he had no plan. David sits down with Pat to break down how he rebuilt himself through metal: custom motorcycles, hand-forged art, and a hard-won understanding of what actually quiets an operator's mind. You'll hear why Pat calls his shop time "mental health," how art therapy at a TBI clinic changed how he saw his own work, and why he now teaches kids trauma-aid and craftsmanship for free through the Summer Brave Academy. David and Pat get into the transition every veteran feels and few can name — the "I feel lost" moment — and what it takes to want, to suffer, and to build again Sponsors: ☕ Black Rifle Coffee: https://www.blackriflecoffee.com/ 🏫 Get coaching by David Rutherford: https://www.froglogicinstitute.com/ Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 01:14 - Falling in love with bikes 02:44 - Funny Fight Story 03:59 - Getting his first bike 09:20 - Losing friends and honoring them 12:40 - Transitioning out 16:27 - Peace through focus 22:37 - The birth of Summer Brave 34:46 - Finding purpose through work 39:14 - Incredible bike builds 44:59 - Summer Brave…
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