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Chris Irwin discusses his journey from elite Navy SEAL to mental fitness coach, highlighting the difference between mental toughness and mental fitness.

What happens when the very mindset that makes someone elite becomes the thing that nearly destroys them? Dave and Luke sit down with Chris Irwin, a Navy SEAL veteran, mental fitness coach, and founder of RareSense, to explore how nearly a decade of silent suffering led him to rethink what it means to be mentally strong. Chris spent years believing that being tough was the answer. Only to find himself curled up on the floor, unable to function, wondering if he'd survive. Chris, Dave, and Luke dive into the difference between mental toughness and mental fitness. Chris shares his experience with the "suck it up" culture in military and first responder communities. He shares the framework he developed after years of trial, error, and self-directed healing in order to rebuild himself. Chris believes that anyone carrying something heavy isn't broken, powerless, or alone. You just haven’t found the right tools to build yourself up yet. Chapters [Start] Introducing Chris Irwin: Dave and Luke introduce Chris, who shares how two decades of elite training almost became his undoing. 04:19 When It Started Breaking Down: A deep look into survivor's guilt, PTSD, mold exposure, and a nervous…

People in this episode

Hosts: Dave, Luke

Guest: Chris Irwin

Topics covered

• mental fitness
• military culture
• mental toughness
• PTSD
• self-healing

Keywords

• Navy SEAL
• mental fitness
• toughness
• PTSD
• self-directed healing

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: RareSense, military, first responder communities

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