Tag Archives: military podcast

War Veteran Athena Ives on Courage to Tell Her Story

After publishing her book, USMC veteran Athena Ives had many people reach out to her. “I had the courage to tell my story. To talk about what is happening to millions of people and they don’t know what’s going on, because no one talks about it.” Hear more about her story on The David Johnson […]

The Empathy Link and Combat from Vietnam Veteran Jerry Peterson

Scars Jerry Peterson TDJS

“The empathy factor is when, in social environment, in a normal environment, empathy is a good thing. Empathy is what makes social unity. It makes us get along. It makes us want to help people… The problem is in a war society, and we’re going to say it that way, it’s 180 degrees from a […]

S.C.A.R.S. The Science Behind Combat and Eliminating Fear

SCARS David Johnson Show

SCARS Institute founder Jerry Peterson talks about his life long study of combat survival and eliminating fear. Hear how his time in Vietnam lead him on a life mission to study and understand the combat mindset. And check out our other full episodes of The David Johnson Show: Episode 1: US Army Veteran Keith Caraway […]

Retired Navy SEAL Commander Jon Fussell Talks Fear, Stepping It Up and Leadership

In this clip, Retired Navy SEAL Lt Commander Jon Fussell has a raw leadership discussion. As a leader you can’t be afraid to fail. You can’t be afraid to step up to the plate, make a call and take action. Jon talks about the ability to be in a leadership role but not being a […]

US Army Veteran Keith Caraway on Ruling with an Iron Fist

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Keith Caraway, a 20-year US Army military veteran and guest on “The David Johnson Show”, discusses how what works in the military may not translate to working in civilian life.  “The David Johnson Show” is a national voice that talks about points of interest in the American military and veteran subculture. Each show episode showcases […]

Never Stop Working the Problem: A Story on Leadership from Jon Fussell

TDJS Episode3 Jon Fussell Leadership

The latest guest on The David Johnson Show is Lt. Commander Retired Navy SEAL Jon Fussell. Jon is a former Business Manager at Wellington Management Company, the largest independent investment management firm in the world, and founder of Patriot Leadership Development, a consultancy in which Jon teaches physical and mental approaches to leadership for corporate […]

Navy SEAL Veteran Craig Sawyer on Building Your Network

Importance of building your network Craig Sawyer TDJS

Craig Sawyer, a Navy SEAL veteran, talks about how building his network over the years helped bring him opportunities to work in television, non-profit and more areas after his military career. Click here to read more about Craig Sawyer’s incredible background.  “The David Johnson Show” is a national voice that talks about points of interest […]

US Navy SEAL Veteran & Hero Craig Sawyer Defends the Defenseless

Defending the Defenseless Craig Sawyer TDJS

Craig Sawyer, a US Navy SEAL veteran, wants to ‘defend the defenseless’ by fighting the world of child sex trafficking through his humanitarian work. Click here to read more about Craig Sawyer’s military background.  “The David Johnson Show” is a national voice that talks about points of interest in the American military and veteran subculture. […]

Navy SEAL Military Veteran Craig Sawyer on Inspiring Warriors

Wanted to be a warrior Craig Sawyer TDJS

Craig Sawyer, a Navy SEAL veteran, describes the personal inspirations and key people, from Bible warriors such as King David to a couple different SEAL Team chiefs that helped frame his character and mindset in the military. Click here to read more about Craig Sawyer’s incredible background.  “The David Johnson Show” is a national voice […]

Navy SEAL Veteran Craig Sawyer on Early Military Days

Early Navy SEAL Days Craig Sawyer TDJS

Craig Sawyer, a Navy SEAL veteran, shares stories about his early military days as a Navy SEAL, treatment from fellow SEALs as well as early assignments in Desert Storm and afterward. Click here to read more about Craig Sawyer’s incredible military background.  “The David Johnson Show” is a national voice that talks about points of […]