On the X

IRONCLAD

The Official Podcast of the Navy SEAL Foundation and an IRONCLAD Original. Hosted by Chris Irwin, a retired SEAL and the Foundation’s Communications Director, On the X explores the latest expertise in mental health, physical fitness, nutrition, sleep, relationships, education, business, and more. Every week, Chris speaks with a thought leader at the forefront of their respective field, including renowned scientists, world-class practitioners, bestselling authors, and elite athletes. This is first-hand knowledge at the very center of topics that can change your life. This is On the X.

  1. 8 HR AGO

    Your Best Brain Years Aren’t Behind You: How to Improve Cognition at Any Age

    On today's episode, Chris sits down with neuroscientist Dr. Sandi Chapman and former Navy SEAL Kevin Gatley to discuss brain health, neuroplasticity, and cognitive performance, including how the brain can adapt throughout life and strategies to improve focus, decision-making, and resilience. Dr. Sandi Chapman is a neuroscientist and the founder of the Center for BrainHealth at the University of Texas at Dallas, specializing in brain performance and resilience. Kevin Gatley is the Operations Officer for the Optimal BrainHealth for Warfighters program at the Center for BrainHealth at the University of Texas at Dallas. More about The Navy SEAL Foundation: ⁠⁠⁠ https://www.navysealfoundation.org/⁠⁠⁠ Text ONTHEX to 60104 to sign up to receive updates from the Navy SEAL Foundation (NSF). By participating, you agree to our ⁠Mobile Terms and Conditions⁠ (⁠60104-info.com⁠) for recurring autodialed donation messages from NSF to the phone number you provide. Text STOP to end. Msg & data rates may apply. Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/navysealfoundation/⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/thisisironclad Sponsors: GHOSTBED: Go to https://www.GhostBed.com/IRONCLAD and use code IRONCLAD for an extra 15% off sitewide. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/on-the-x/id1759222083 Subscribe on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3itWUNECnae8hkJKG7NMvV?si=0cfb5d256c1144cc Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1h 14m

  2. 17 FEB

    Can Brain Retraining Reverse Chronic Illness? Inside the Gupta Method for Nervous System Reset

    On today's episode, Chris sits down with Ashok Gupta, founder of the Gupta Program, to discuss neuroplasticity and the role of the brain and nervous system in chronic illness. Ashok shares his experience with chronic fatigue syndrome and how it led to the development of his brain retraining program. The conversation explores conditions such as fibromyalgia and long COVID, the science behind nervous system dysregulation, and techniques including visualization, meditation, and behavioral training. They also discuss clinical research, accessibility of treatment approaches, and how mind-body interventions could impact broader healthcare outcomes. On the X is an IRONCLAD Original More about The Navy SEAL Foundation: ⁠⁠⁠ https://www.navysealfoundation.org/⁠⁠⁠ Text ONTHEX to 60104 to sign up to receive updates from the Navy SEAL Foundation (NSF). By participating, you agree to our ⁠Mobile Terms and Conditions⁠ (⁠60104-info.com⁠) for recurring autodialed donation messages from NSF to the phone number you provide. Text STOP to end. Msg & data rates may apply. Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/navysealfoundation/⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/thisisironclad Sponsors: GHOSTBED: Go to https://www.GhostBed.com/ONTHEX and use code ONTHEX for an extra 15% off sitewide. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1h 15m

  3. 10 FEB

    Best of On the X: Trauma, Resilience, and the Work of Moving Forward

    This compilation episode of On the X focuses on trauma, PTSD, and resilience, featuring conversations with VA counselor Jeff Wiedenhofer, psychiatrist Dr. Paul Conti, and Taya Kyle, widow of Navy SEAL Chris Kyle. The episode covers clinical definitions of trauma and PTSD, how trauma affects the brain, and how individuals experience and carry trauma across different contexts, including military service, public loss, and civilian life. On the X is an IRONCLAD Original More about The Navy SEAL Foundation: ⁠⁠⁠ https://www.navysealfoundation.org/⁠⁠⁠ Text ONTHEX to 60104 to sign up to receive updates from the Navy SEAL Foundation (NSF). By participating, you agree to our ⁠Mobile Terms and Conditions⁠ (⁠60104-info.com⁠) for recurring autodialed donation messages from NSF to the phone number you provide. Text STOP to end. Msg & data rates may apply. Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/navysealfoundation/⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/thisisironclad Sponsors: GHOSTBED: Go to https://www.GhostBed.com/ONTHEX and use code ONTHEX for an extra 15% off sitewide. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/on-the-x/id1759222083 Subscribe on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3itWUNECnae8hkJKG7NMvV?si=0cfb5d256c Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    36 min

  4. 3 FEB

    The Neuroscience of War: How the Brain Shapes Strategy (w/ Dr. Nicholas Wright)

    On today's episode, Chris sits down with Dr. Nicholas Wright, a neuroscientist and strategist, to explore how our biology drives the future of conflict. The author of Warhead: The Neuroscience of Conflict and Strategy, Dr. Wright, draws on his background advising the Pentagon and White House to explain how the brain’s architecture shapes decision-making in war and how the chaos of battle physically alters neural development. On the X is an IRONCLAD Original. More about The Navy SEAL Foundation: ⁠⁠⁠ https://www.navysealfoundation.org/⁠⁠⁠ Text ONTHEX to 60104 to sign up to receive updates from the Navy SEAL Foundation (NSF). By participating, you agree to our ⁠Mobile Terms and Conditions⁠ (⁠60104-info.com⁠) for recurring autodialed donation messages from NSF to the phone number you provide. Text STOP to end. Msg & data rates may apply. Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/navysealfoundation/⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/thisisironclad Sponsors: GHOSTBED: Go to https://www.GhostBed.com/ONTHEX and use code ONTHEX for an extra 15% off sitewide. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1h 9m

  5. 27 JAN

    Exploring Flow: Strategies for Focus, Peak Performance, and Cognitive Growth (with Steven Kotler)

    On today's episode, Chris sits down with Steven Kotler, New York Times bestselling author, journalist, and expert on human performance. Steven is the co-founder of the Flow Research Collective and author of books including The Rise of Superman, Stealing Fire, The Art of Impossible, and Bold. In this conversation, they discuss the science and application of flow states, their impact on mental and physical performance, and potential therapeutic uses for conditions like PTSD and depression. On the X is an IRONCLAD Original More about The Navy SEAL Foundation: ⁠⁠⁠ https://www.navysealfoundation.org/⁠⁠⁠ Text ONTHEX to 60104 to sign up to receive updates from the Navy SEAL Foundation (NSF). By participating, you agree to our ⁠Mobile Terms and Conditions⁠ (⁠60104-info.com⁠) for recurring autodialed donation messages from NSF to the phone number you provide. Text STOP to end. Msg & data rates may apply. Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/navysealfoundation/⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/thisisironclad Sponsors: GHOSTBED: Go to https://www.GhostBed.com/ONTHEX and use code ONTHEX for an extra 15% off sitewide. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1h 29m

  6. 20 JAN

    Improving Care for America’s Veterans: Secretary Doug Collins on Veteran Services, Community Care, and Healthcare Reform

    On today's episode, Chris Irwin speaks with The Honorable Doug Collins, Secretary of Veterans Affairs, about the Department of Veterans Affairs’ efforts to enhance healthcare and services for U.S. veterans. They discuss reducing disability claim backlogs, improving wait times, expanding community care, supporting mental health, and VA research initiatives. On the X is an IRONCLAD Original More about The Navy SEAL Foundation: ⁠⁠⁠ https://www.navysealfoundation.org/⁠⁠⁠ Text ONTHEX to 60104 to sign up to receive updates from the Navy SEAL Foundation (NSF). By participating, you agree to our ⁠Mobile Terms and Conditions⁠ (⁠60104-info.com⁠) for recurring autodialed donation messages from NSF to the phone number you provide. Text STOP to end. Msg & data rates may apply. Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/navysealfoundation/⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/thisisironclad Sponsors: GHOSTBED:  Go to https://www.GhostBed.com/OntheX and use code ONTHEX for an extra 15% off sitewide. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1h 2m

  7. 13 JAN

    The Cost of Distraction: Mental Health, Presence, and Learning to Focus Again | Mind Matters Ep. 6

    On this final installment of Mind Matters, Chris and Jeff discuss mental health, presence, and focus in the context of modern distractions. They talk about the impact of constant news and social media consumption, the challenges of maintaining attention, and the misconception of multitasking. The conversation also covers the value of mindfulness, having difficult conversations, and the role of writing and dialogue in clarifying thought. On the X is an IRONCLAD Original More about The Navy SEAL Foundation: ⁠⁠⁠ https://www.navysealfoundation.org/⁠⁠⁠ Text ONTHEX to 60104 to sign up to receive updates from the Navy SEAL Foundation (NSF). By participating, you agree to our ⁠Mobile Terms and Conditions⁠ (⁠60104-info.com⁠) for recurring autodialed donation messages from NSF to the phone number you provide. Text STOP to end. Msg & data rates may apply. Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/navysealfoundation/⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/thisisironclad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    48 min

  8. 6 JAN

    How Social Media Is Shaping Mental Health and Identity (with Motivated Mind's Scott Lynch)

    On today's episode, Chris speaks with Scott Lynch, mindset coach and host of The Motivated Mind podcast. The conversation covers Scott’s path into mindset coaching following the loss of his best friend to suicide, and how that experience shaped his views on mental health and personal development. To listen to Scott's podcast, visit: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-motivated-mind/id1438472688 On the X is an IRONCLAD Original. More about The Navy SEAL Foundation: ⁠⁠⁠ https://www.navysealfoundation.org/⁠⁠⁠ Text ONTHEX to 60104 to sign up to receive updates from the Navy SEAL Foundation (NSF). By participating, you agree to our ⁠Mobile Terms and Conditions⁠ (⁠60104-info.com⁠) for recurring autodialed donation messages from NSF to the phone number you provide. Text STOP to end. Msg & data rates may apply. Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/navysealfoundation/⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/thisisironclad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1h 32m
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The Official Podcast of the Navy SEAL Foundation and an IRONCLAD Original. Hosted by Chris Irwin, a retired SEAL and the Foundation’s Communications Director, On the X explores the latest expertise in mental health, physical fitness, nutrition, sleep, relationships, education, business, and more. Every week, Chris speaks with a thought leader at the forefront of their respective field, including renowned scientists, world-class practitioners, bestselling authors, and elite athletes. This is first-hand knowledge at the very center of topics that can change your life. This is On the X.

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  • Channel
    IRONCLAD
  • Creator
    IRONCLAD
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    84
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © IRONCLAD
  • Show Website
    On the X

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