The No Bullshit Show | Ep 2: Conversation w/ Frank Hoagland, Navy SEAL & Former State Senator

Описание: Welcome to The No Bullshit Show — real, unfiltered conversations that cut straight to the truth.

In today’s episode, Marty sits down with Frank Hoagland, a former State Senator, U.S. Navy SEAL (BUD/S Class 134), and longtime public servant. Frank brings decades of lived experience — from growing up around Army Green Berets in Panama, to 21 years in the SEAL Teams, to serving his community in elected office.

This discussion is raw, honest, and filled with insight into service, family, transition, mental health, and purpose.

What You’ll Hear in This Episode

• Frank’s upbringing in a military household and influence of his father, a 27-year Army Green Beret
• His path to becoming a Navy SEAL and memories from Class 134
• 21 years in the Teams and the mindset required to stay “all in”
• His unexpected journey into politics and public leadership
• Hard truths about suicide, mental health, and the gaps veterans and first responders face
• The story of how a close friend’s crisis became the catalyst for Frank’s work on improved brain health treatment
• The challenges of bureaucratic systems — and why follow-up, ownership, and leadership matter
• Discussion of neurological approaches to brain injuries, trauma, and recovery
• The importance of purpose, community, and never facing darkness alone
• Frank’s conviction to dedicate the rest of his life to helping veterans, law enforcement, and first responders

Themes

• Service & sacrifice
• Mental health & brain health
• Veterans and first responders
• Leadership, accountability, and purpose
• Family, support systems, and transition

Frank’s honesty, humor, and intensity make this a powerful conversation about the realities many warriors face long after their service ends — and what we must do to support them.

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