Former Delta Force Operator Chris VanSant on healing our veterans

[@MattLarkin-d2r]

I’d like to see Shawn Ryan on Mikes podcast. Mike was episode one on Shawn’s pod. Let’s hear a little more from Shawn! I feel like he’s got a lot more to say and would be an awesome guest.

[@charliepearson156]

Absolutely agree!!! Shawn has always been such a great interviewer! He is always so respectful and humble the way he decides to speak, listen, commend and console!! He most certainly has a myriad of fantastic stories and experiences yet to be told!!!!

[@BEFOREANDAFTERCONSTRUCTION]

Mike ritland has two interviews with Shawn

[@F80mthree]

@@BEFOREANDAFTERCONSTRUCTIONthose were pretty good I won’t lie but we can always get some more of Shawn especially with glover

[@srsmedic8285]

If I remember correctly.. Mike was Shawn’s first guest

[@Infamous159]

Yes please! Shawn always gets to ask the questions these days but I am 100% positive he has many more answers over the years of the public journey he has been going through here on KZbin that he can speak to after hearing all of the stories he's helped give a platform to and the internal and family struggles hes had to overcome himself as well and your journey on KZbin and getting boots on the ground out here in America Mike... We all want to see you 2 talk again :)

[@natejackson4791]

Chris is such a great guest. Humble, sincere and clearly has a plan to help out society.

[@joshlundy78]

Ha gay !

[@jayklink851]

Best interview I've seen on the Shawn Ryan Show.

[@Ranger425]

Two Legends !! Bless you, both..

[@xuv5607]

After 32 years in the Fire Service it took me 3 years to find my new self. Still working on refining my inner peace and living with the permanent demons of on the job trauma but all is good! I was privileged to work with several special operators who transitioned into my beloved profession, all hard workers, all go getters, all had deployment baggage that was pilled on firefighter baggage.

[@tamcaplan3552]

Thanks you for all your good work

[@jordanbowen5959]

I’m a Utahn and agree with Mike-bring the good people here! Unparalleled access to the outdoors and a great place to raise families.

[@Williamturflawn]

Chris is awesome so passionate!

[@sethdunlap9868]

I imagine years ago, when Chris was still runnin' and gunning, he was a terrifying individual who was intimidating to even look at... NOW, (and PLEASE understand I write this in the most positive and respectful way) I am looking at one handsome gentleman who is intelligent, vulnerable, honest, passionate, and driven to help and eagerly still serve his fellow SF team members. Fearlessly admitting his own demons in order to let others know they are not alone. Fucking bad ass!!! ❤

[@danielcampbell9457]

well your not wrong about any of that ( or disrespectful at all), shit when he was only a handful of years in delta he was HAND PICKED to go on a EXTREMELY important AFO mission, aka, the "you were never there because the US aint supposed to be there, so dont get caught" type in Somalia, with 1 other delta operator, 2 devgru operators, 2 RRC operators, and 2 24th STS operators. now only the most experienced and/or capable operators from each of the 5 tier 1 units undertake AFO missions. i think delta's "recce" platoon or there "G squadron" is there AFO platoon. So for him to be in delta's " "delta force" after only being apart of the unit for like 6ish yrs is INSANE, he was still in his late 20's, while there was dozens of operators who had much more time in then him, so id imagine chris was in the 98th-99th percentile of his squadron when it came to operating competency, shooting, tactics, etc... , possibly of all 4 assault squadrons.

[@mariohubner6360]

ER WAR NIE ANDERS UNSERE FÄHIGKEITEN MACHEN UNS ZU DEN GEFÄHRLICHSTEN MENSCHEN AUF DER ERDE ..NICHT DIE MUSKELN TIER 1 GEHEIM

[@kirbylanchbury8974]

2 legends .

[@genore1993]

This dude was so dang fascinating to listen to on the SRS. Cant wait to hear more from this guy! Absolute awsome dude.

[@toostrong9508]

These guys are so freaking awesome. Everyone they’re talking about are some of the most badass guys you’ll ever even hear about. And after their careers they continue to help others. Legit heroes. Real life Heroes

[@akiheavenly6]

I love Chris, man. I hope he drops in every so often now that he lives close by. 😉 He's so eloquent, such a rare gem. Other operators may have great combat stories but few can tell it like Chris does. I'm thankful for Mike for getting Chris on the Fieldcraft podcast. Without the positive feedback from that podcast, we might have never gotten to hear all of Chris' cool stories.

[@stickeyyyy]

I like Chris because he seems like a lover rather than a fighter at heart. But he became a fighter, and went through some shit, and came out with an amazing story in which he lived to tell the tale, but it also encompasses the full range of emotion which makes it REAL!

[@willb7975]

Mike, great having Chris and his insight regarding the All Secure Foundation. From Shawn's show and yours, appreciate Tom, Chris, and others acknowledging to our brothers, its "ok" to reach/seek healing support. Plan to engage with ASF, once current Headstrong program is complete. Keep up the great content and enjoy the weekend.

[@iker8010]

Chris is always a great listen. Such a chill dude, at first glance you wouldn't know how much of a badass this guy is

[@RS-lp8rx]

Thx Mike. Stellar work.

[@dy1854]

Great podcast! Just made my donation to All Secure Foundation.

[@77OliverPuller]

Much respect for Chris, first saw him on SRS. Seemed like a real humble, down to earth guy.

[@whitetrim1]

Awesome and inspiring interview. Thanks for sharing.

[@steventhomas2936]

Loving this show more and more now!!

[@alanwilliams2251]

Great interview and insight as always Mike! Continued prayers and blessings brother!

[@thisisironclad]

Awesome guest and great conversation! 💪🔥

[@intuitivefugitive8852]

This man is very talented and outspoken, so happy you found your way here. I just watched your part 1 on Shawn’s show and enjoyed it. Keep doing great things Chris !!!

[@Nistonxo]

Love Chris, man... Such a good dude and I appreciate you bringing him on.. You guys rock and thank you so much for what you're doing! Happy New Year, guys!

[@HotBoxTrucking]

he'll be back in az... it's too beautiful, i miss it SO much

[@jacksuffield9126]

I’m stoked

[@briantaylor6463]

God bless and keep these warriors who are now fighting on a different front and helping their brothers and sisters transition to a "normal" life. What is normal? I have no idea but these men,these warriors are helping others to find their normal.

[@jeremywhite4317]

ive been on repatha for 5 years now... CABGx4 @ 36 years old.... my identical brother and i had surgery 1 month apart. we have FH

[@rightwinggunnut1]

To this day, the podcast with Chris and Lee Busby is THE best podcast i’ve ever heard. Great dude

[@srsmedic8285]

Whose podcast were they on?

[@rightwinggunnut1]

@@srsmedic8285it was fieldcraft survival podcast. Don’t remember the episode number.

[@rightwinggunnut1]

@@srsmedic8285fieldcraft survival podcast. Not sure of episode number

[@rightwinggunnut1]

It was episode 175

[@thomasbrandon5111]

Great discussion with two great operators

[@wowsew]

Great episode Mike.

[@Boxerfox714]

Dude doing god work god bless

[@sethbelanger8460]

Great! Love this. You gotta get John Shrek McPhee on! Sheriff of Baghdad.

[@jwill1182]

Awesome!

[@4771CB]

Great show, guys. Thanks!

[@retic55]

Great talk

[@LIGHT-OF-THE-SOUL]

I GOT LISTEN TO CHRIS ON SRS, MAN I LAUGHED, AND LEARNED ALOT!! GOD BLESS YOU ALL. ❤

[@MegaShonix]

This is gonna be a good one

[@ericcortez6486]

I’m definitely gonna have to go check out the first interview!

[@Jsrowson]

Toys for tots is USMC territory bud.. just kidding thanks for all you both do for Veterans, families, and survivors. ❤❤❤

[@546x]

always so interesting to hear from ex delta guys

[@mattroberson8679]

I wish these items and resources were available to airborne infantry. I was 81 mortars and have a ton of migraines and neck problems. Guaranteed from removing the BAD. And opening shock of static line jumps. Med out at 17 years.

[@vinniemac6076]

Vansant is the Fookn man,you too mike 😅

[@U-TubeSurfer45]

Hell Yes Mike! 👏 🍻

[@jacksuffield9126]

Clip this part about spousal statistics cuz even mike was like woah

[@jacksuffield9126]

I’m blown the f away rn

[@muriloninja]

Chris is the quintessential Unit guy, looks completely normal, good looking American dude that works in an office BUT….nope….Tier1 Operator with lots of combat and turning birthdays off! Yes!

[@silkplayer9]

Office operator

[@20camry01]

Great crossover

[@laurence1643]

Vietnam, Iraq, Afghanistan ; only the names change . USAF 66-70

[@AlexRife]

My grandfather was 63-71 USAF Thank you for your service

[@Becarhodzic]

Enemies change too.

[@zpacleb]

How do we find the link for the first podcast with Chris?

[@petergovan879]

Can anyone share the link of the first podcast that chris and Mike did that they spoke about at the start

[@jacobisaacks1376]

As a none veteran but has played too many years of football and other contact sports with the same type of issues mentally. How can I get in contact with someone to possibly seek this same type of help?

[@dominiquesydne3146]

Mike, what brand of flannel are you wearing? That thing looks 🔥 Another great pod btw

[@johnadams7684]

Cannot find the Fieldcraft Pod with Chris no link in description

[@Daisygirl05Jan23]

As a show of support for the community, I always watch the commercials in their entirety I suggest y’all do the same

[@andrewpotter4131]

This guy has movie star looks , why dont they make some action films with him , the real deal ?

[@jacksuffield9126]

Holy f

[@Seasoncromwell]

Help me out guys. Who's Tom. What book?

[@TomAndersonTodd]

Tom Satterly - Delta operator. Was in Mogadishu. Wrote a book called All Secure

[@Jungleboy-z4c]

What about regular toopers. Who were not rambos who are old and messed up from trauma/ drama. The blue hairs at the VA I tried to volunteer at the by e VA they demanded I get the newest serum in the arm. I’m in the north Florida. I have a old farm with dogs my mom just passed away in my arms vascular dementia. No family. I feel like I’m on a far away planet and can’t speak the language. No social media. No cable. U tub is just as sick but I’ve got to try. I’ve walked and prayed today. I’ll do chores and read more and wake more. the VA made me worse. They ain’t turning back. I don’t do bars or brothels.

[@rascalmatt6713]

Hang in there man. I've been through a lotta shit myself and it's real fucking easy to spiral downward. Get creative and find ways to stay motivated. It's too fucking easy to see the black/negative in everything.. i realize there is a lot of it.. .but focus on the good.

[@grogdizzy5814]

Statins are awful. Do not take them if you can keep from it. Your mitochondria need cholesterol. Change your diet and lifestyle if you have heart disease or type 2 diabetes

[@firmbeliever3847]

Yes 💯

[@rascalmatt6713]

I'm a former spec ops vet who had high cholesterol and now have a medical degree and i concur based on 1st hand experience. I got mine down with diet and exercise.

[@yew2oob954]

Those who don't learn from history are doomed to repeat it...perhaps have veterans stand up against the government having pointless 20-year-long wars?

[@MikeHunt-rw4gf]

ALgorithm.

[@pyeitme508]

Ww

[@AngelBP714]

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