Navy SEAL Commander Brad Geary: The Truth About BUD/S & Moral Courage PART 2

In Part 2 of this raw, unfiltered interview, Navy SEAL Commander Brad Geary takes the gloves off. After a long legal fight to defend his name, benefits, and legacy, he’s finally able to speak freely about the experience and the true cost of being a scapegoat for the institution.

In this episode, Geary dives deeper into the fallout from the BUD/S controversy, political pressure, spiritual warfare, and the leadership challenges inside Naval Special Warfare. He opens up about his retirement, the loss of a career he loved, his fight to protect the integrity of the SEAL Teams, and his mission to support warriors facing similar battles.

From candid insights on BUD/S, the importance of identity after service, and what young candidates need to know before joining, to raw discussions on resilience, faith, and leadership, this episode is packed with wisdom for leaders, warriors, and anyone facing adversity.

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CHAPTERS:
00:00:00 - Introduction
00:05:18 - Congressional & White House Intervention
00:09:01 - Forced Retirement & Lost Career Path
00:12:31 - God’s Intervention & Family Restoration
00:15:01 - Spiritual Warfare & Overcoming Adversity
00:22:10 - Would Brad Recommend the Teams to His Son?
00:26:19 - Needed Changes Inside the Navy
00:28:05 - Civilian Military Defense Fund: Fighting for Warriors
00:34:02 - Legal Battles, Costs & Support Foundations
00:35:35 - Summer of Rest & What’s Next for Brad
00:36:00 - Advice for Young Candidates: Preparing for BUD/S
00:49:17 - Why Commitment Matters More Than Circumstances
00:53:15 - Gatekeeping, Standards & Instructor Mindset
01:03:39 - BUD/S: The Truth & the Risks
01:09:05 - Identity Beyond the Trident
01:17:48 - Playing the Long Game: Family & Faith
01:19:00 - Defining Resilience: Steadfast Through Valleys & Victories

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