The No Bullshit Show | Ep 5: Retired SEAL Officer, Author & CEO of Warriors Haven USA

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In today’s episode, Marty sits down with Marty Strong, a retired Navy SEAL officer, combat veteran of multiple operations, former counterterrorism advisor in Baghdad, author of 13 books, and CEO of Warriors Haven USA, a vocational foundation serving veterans and their families.

This episode was recorded live at the National UDT-SEAL Museum in Fort Pierce, Florida.

From the history of unconventional warfare to the brutal realities of SEAL training, leadership, and life after service, this conversation pulls no punches — and ends with a powerful look at how Warriors Haven USA is helping veterans find purpose, skills, and community again.

What You’ll Hear in This Episode

What “unconventional warfare” really means — and why special operations exist

How SEALs emerged from WWII frogmen, raiders, and other maritime commando units

Why conventional forces keep disbanding special units after wars… and then rebuilding them

A breakdown of BUD/S: class sizes, attrition, Hell Week, and why 75–80% don’t make it

The mindset, judgment, and maturity required to actually function as a SEAL

The difference between gear making you “look special” vs. being special

The unique leadership challenge of leading SEALs — “16 Napoleons in one room”

Why transition hits so hard when the tribe, mission, and tempo are suddenly gone

The origin and mission of Warriors Haven USA in Wellington, Florida

Vocational pathways for veterans: woodworking, metalworking, culinary, trades, and business

How the Warriors Haven Business Academy uses experts to teach AI, crypto, software, and more

PTSD vs. traumatic brain injury (TBI) — and why brain trauma is often misread as “just” emotional

The critical role of veteran-to-veteran connection in preventing isolation and suicide

Why veterans need a new tribe, a new mission, and a place to contribute — not just a thank-you

Themes

Special operations & unconventional warfare

Leadership, judgment, and responsibility

Veterans, transition, and purpose

PTSD, TBI, and brain health

Vocational training & entrepreneurship

Community, tribe, and suicide prevention

Marty’s experience — from the Teams to boardrooms to building Warriors Haven USA — makes this a powerful, no-nonsense conversation about what happens after the war ends, and how we can actually help the people who fought it.

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