Born under martial law in the Philippines, Leo Casiple grew up surrounded by violence, fear, and instability. After immigrating to the United States, he dropped out of high school, struggled to find where he belonged, and eventually enlisted in the U.S. Army with a GED and a green card.

He failed Special Forces selection twice. Most people would have stopped there. Leo didn’t.

On his third attempt he earned his Green Beret and went on to serve more than 21 years in elite counterterrorism and hostage rescue roles. But the toughest battles weren’t always on the battlefield.

In this conversation, Leo shares the deeper story—childhood trauma, anger, PTSD, broken relationships, and the painful process of rebuilding himself and his family.

This episode is about perseverance, forgiveness, and learning how to heal when life has knocked you down again and again.

A powerful reminder: resilience isn’t about never breaking.It’s about rebuilding.

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After 29 years in the U.S. Army Special Forces Regiment, Fred Dummar understands leadership under pressure, suffering, and what truly sustains human resilience.

In this episode, Fred shares powerful lessons from combat deployments, guiding a blind teammate through marathons and mountains, and leading elite teams where humility mattered more than rank.

We explore:• Leading when you don’t have all the answers• The danger of ego — and when you actually need it• Why love is the missing word in leadership• Mental toughness vs. emotional intelligence• Flow state, suffering, and endurance mindset• How service to others unlocks strength you didn’t know you had

This conversation will challenge how you think about leadership, resilience, and what it really means to serve.

If you’re building a team, leading a mission, or pushing through your own hard season — this one will stay with you.

Listen. Reflect. Lead better.

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After answering the call following 9/11, Ryan “Birdman” Parrott served with SEAL Team 7, surviving an IED blast in Iraq that changed everything. Instead of retreating, he rebuilt — turning pain into purpose through nonprofit work, veteran advocacy, and leadership.In this powerful conversation, we dive into:• Surviving trauma and rebuilding identity• The mindset that gets you through Hell Week — and life• Why purpose beats motivation every time• Brotherhood, belonging, and life after elite service• How to quiet the chaos and reconnect with yourselfRyan bridges the gap between elite military service and civilian life, reminding us that resilience isn’t about toughness — it’s about choosing to keep going. This episode will challenge how you see struggle, purpose, and your own potential.NEW EPISODES EVERY WEDNESDAY!!!Connect with Ryan "Birdman" Parrott:Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryan-“birdman”-parrott-33180032/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BirdmanActual/Website: https://birdseyeviewproject.org/about-the-birds-eye-view-project/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/birdmanactual/Podcast:https://www.youtube.com/ ⁨@FrogmanFridayShow⁩ Connect with Mindset Lessons from the Field:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmCukt91CDijj2-QMGQ_plwInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/mindsetlessonsfromthefield/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mindsetlessonsfromfieldShow Sponsor: www.EmpowerLitNonprofit.org Be the Reason a Child Believes in Themselves!Show Sponsor: www.Spheremoji.com (Use code MINDSET for 10% off!)