The FOURTH PHASE PODCAST

Fourth Phase Productions

Conversations with people who’ve faced adversity and are building meaningful lives. The Fourth Phase - hosted by retired Navy SEAL JJ Parma and his swim buddy, Kristel.

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  1. 19 mei

    Connection Isn't Soft | Fourth Phase Podcast EP6

    Connection isn't soft. It's not weakness. It's not therapy talk. It's discipline. JJ and Kristel sit down for Swim Buddy episode #3 to break down the one thing that makes or breaks every relationship — connection. How you lose it. How you bring it back. Why it matters more than almost anything else. This episode is for the guy who thinks "connection" is for couples therapy. It's for the woman who's been feeling unseen. It's for the couple stuck in roommate mode, where everything looks fine on the outside but the silence between you is getting louder. JJ and Kristel have lived through divorce, bankruptcy, blended families, two-state living, and starting over — and what they learned along the way is that connection isn't an accident. It's built. Every day. Through small disciplined rituals, uncomfortable conversations, and the willingness to soften first when you'd rather defend. In this episode: - What "connection" actually means (and what it doesn't) - The provider trap that quietly kills marriages - Roommate mode and how to get out of it - Pride, avoidance, and silent resentment - The "your soul knows" rule — bring it up - Why discipline beats motivation every time - The repair toolkit that brings connection back - Small daily rituals that save marriages Plus the "shame" rule, the MTFL doctrine, and a shout-out to listener Teo who reminded us why this show exists. If you've ever felt like you and your partner are drifting, this is your map back. — JJ & Kristel The Fourth Phase Podcast

    1 u 15 m
  2. 12 mei

    Operator Syndrome: The Navy SEAL Doctor Who Discovered Why Operators Are Dying Inside | The Fourth Phase Podcast Ep 5

    Dr. Kirk Parsley, former Navy SEAL turned physician, joins JJ Parma and his Swim Buddy Kristel, on The Fourth Phase Podcast to break down what's really destroying elite operators from the inside out. Kirk discovered something terrifying as the doctor at SEAL Team. 28-year-old elite athletes walking into his clinic with the hormonal profiles of 60-year-old men. Destroyed by sleep deprivation, Ambien addiction, undiagnosed TBIs, and a medical system that had no answers. So he built one. IN THIS CONVERSATION: - The discovery of Operator Syndrome- Why Ambien is destroying your brain- The truth about sleep, hormones, and aging- JJ's 4 silent strokes and what saved his life- Ibogaine, psilocybin, and healing TBI- The archetypes destroying modern marriages- Why "longevity medicine" is the wrong term- The 80/20 rule that changes everythingDr. Kirk Parsley is one of the most credentialed voices in human performance alive today. TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Cold Open 00:30 Intro 02:00 Welcome, Doc Parsley 05:00 From High School Dropout to Navy SEAL 12:00 28-Year-Olds With 60-Year-Old Hormones 15:00 The Ambien Trap 20:00 Sleep as the Foundation of Health 25:00 TBI and the Carl Gustaf Problem 30:00 Getting Shut Down by Navy Medicine 42:00 The Three Pillars of Health 55:00 JJ's Four Silent Strokes Story 1:02:00 Ibogaine, Psilocybin, and Healing 1:08:00 Archetypes and Why Marriages Fail 1:15:00 Performance Medicine, Not Longevity CONNECT WITH DR. KIRK PARSLEY: Website: https://docparsley.com Instagram: @DocParsley Book: Sleep To Win THE FOURTH PHASE PODCAST: Hosted by JJ Parma, Retired Navy SEAL (21 years in the Teams), and Kristel Follow us: Instagram: @FourthPhasePodcast TikTok: @FourthPhasePodcast YouTube: The Fourth Phase Podcast If this episode hit home, share it with someone who needs to hear it. Make Time For Love. MTFL.

    1 u 19 m

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Conversations with people who’ve faced adversity and are building meaningful lives. The Fourth Phase - hosted by retired Navy SEAL JJ Parma and his swim buddy, Kristel.

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