From Green Beret to Entrepreneur: Overcoming Hidden Battles and Stigmas with Nick O'Kelly

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The Mark Divine Show

Mark Divine

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Mark Divine is the founder of SEALFIT and Unbeatable Mind. Mark is a Retired Navy SEAL Commander, NYT Best Selling author, speaker and entrepreneur. The podcast deals with a wide variety of subjects, from philosophical, emotional and meta-physical to self defense, fitness and elite physical performance. They all form a part of Mark's 5 mountain training path to develop your Mental, Physical, Emotional, Intuitive, and Kokoro (Heart) self. Find out more at unbeatableleader.com.

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From Green Beret to Entrepreneur: Overcoming Hidden Battles and Stigmas with Nick O'Kelly

The Mark Divine Show

31 minutes 30 seconds

1 month ago

From Green Beret to Entrepreneur: Overcoming Hidden Battles and Stigmas with Nick O'Kelly

200,000+ leaders have become unbeatable with my operating system, will you be the next? Join The Unbeatable Leader Challenge Today: https://www.unbeatableleader.com In this episode of The Mark Divine Show, Mark Divine interviews Nick O'Kelly, a retired Green Beret and former 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment pilot who shares his journey from military service to dealing with internal struggles. Nick discusses his battle with mental health issues, including depression and anxiety, while maintaining a successful career and family life. He also highlights his upcoming book, 'Stigma,' which explores the internal wars high-performing individuals face. Through candid conversation, Nick emphasizes the importance of seeking help, breaking stigmas, and openly discussing mental health. Key Takeaways: - The Power of Talking: healing through openness - sharing and discussing personal struggles can be a powerful step toward healing. - The Value of Community: You are not alone in your experiences - Breaking the Stigma: The hidden struggles of high performers and the need to break the stigma around mental health. Guest Links: Website: thenickokelly.com Book: thenickokelly.com/stigma Mark Links: Website: https://unbeatableleader.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@markdivineofficial/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/markdivineofficial LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/markdivine/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/markdivineofficial/ Subscribe to https://www.youtube.com/@markdivineofficial for more inspiring conversations on leadership, growth, and impact. Rate and review the show to help us reach more listeners. Share your thoughts and takeaways in the comments! Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction and Guest Overview 01:27 Nick's Military Journey Begins 03:09 Special Forces Training Insights 06:23 Deployment Experiences 07:36 Transition to Aviation 11:12 Mental Health Struggles 14:34 Path to Recovery: A Long Journey 16:31 Facing the Stigma of Mental Health 16:59 The Power of Open Conversations 17:24 Community Support and Shared Experiences 17:56 Mindfulness and Acceptance 20:16 Writing as a Healing Process 23:00 Addressing Cultural and Technological Changes 26:51 Final Thoughts and Farewell #leadership #mental toughness #mindset #peakperformance #NavySEAL #executivecoaching #resilience #selfimprovement #growthmindset #unbeatablemind #highperformance #mindfulness #personaldevelopment #warriormindset #stoicleadership See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.