The Hard To Kill Podcast with Dave Morrow

David Morrow
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The Hard To Kill Podcast is where warriors, rebels, and deep thinkers come to talk truth. Hosted by veteran, biochemist, and bestselling author Dave Morrow, this show dives headfirst into the hard conversations—about health, freedom, trauma, and the systems that fail us. From combat veterans to whistleblowers, rogue scientists to elite performers—if they’ve walked through hell and lived to talk about it, they’re here. No scripts. No fluff. Just real stories, brutal honesty, and the tools to make you harder to kill—mentally, physically, and spiritually.

  1. 2D AGO

    Controversial Afghan War Memorial - Where Were The Afghan Veterans?

    Dave Morrow, a Canadian Afghan War veteran, delivers a raw, unfiltered critique of Ottawa's Afghan War Memorial groundbreaking ceremony — calling out the exclusion of combat veterans, the politically driven design changes, and Canada's ongoing disrespect for those who served in the country's longest war. He breaks down why the monument's design falls short, how Trudeau interfered with the original jury-selected plan, and what it means for a nation that seems determined to forget Afghanistan ever happened and let the Canadian military rot. Join us in building a healthier, more connected veteran community - Join Veterans Getting Fit AF: https://www.skool.com/dave-morrow-personal-training/about Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6LCCoG49NYf95c3DNr0DiR?si=23fd61f208aa4fe9

    9 min

  2. MAY 9

    Five Steps to Veteran Health Transformation

    As a Canadian Armed Forces veteran, I've seen firsthand the harsh realities our service members face. It's concerning to see Veterans Affairs prioritize private equity over true rehabilitation, sometimes even offering lethal injection to struggling individuals. Despite billions spent on suicide prevention, the problem of suicidal thoughts persists, and the growing concern of traumatic brain injury among veterans remains poorly addressed. We need to advocate for better veteran benefits and support for our Canadian military. Start Your "Deadly 3" Course for veterans: https://site.hardtokill.org/deadly3 Join our Veterans Getting Fit AF Community: https://www.skool.com/dave-morrow-personal-training/about

    10 min

  3. MAY 7

    BOMBSHELL REPORT: Canada Has Ignored This for 50 Years

    In this episode, I break down Veterans Affairs Canada’s committee report on veteran suicide and argue Canada has known for decades that veterans face elevated suicide risk but has failed to act or even properly track deaths—especially among reservists. I highlight key figures cited in the hearings, including that a veteran dies by suicide every nine days, higher suicide rates versus the general population (including sharply elevated risk for men under 29 and for women veterans), and major service-related risk factors like PTSD/operational trauma, moral injury, chronic pain, identity loss during transition, and betrayal/sanctuary trauma. I compare Canada’s limited data to Australia’s comprehensive approach and share testimony about re-traumatization through repeated claims processes, families being locked out of supports, gaps in care, and the lack of a veteran option on 988. I close with the report’s 12 recommendations and specific actions viewers can demand from Parliament. Join a community of veterans getting fit AF and staying in the fight: https://hardtokill.org/ Read the entire report here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1N-LRH6TZpAJyVIjMxsTG_DkXy7EpF8HW/view?usp=sharing

    18 min

  4. APR 27

    Broken Contract: Why Veterans Affairs Is Failing the People Who Fought for Canada

    I went to Ottawa and said what needed to be said. I'm part of the 0.01% — the fraction of Canadians who have actively engaged in combat. I fought for this country in Afghanistan. I did the dirty work. And when I came home and needed help, the system that was supposed to catch me wasn't there. If you're fed up with not being heard head to my site and join the mailing list. I don't know what to do next but at least you'll know about it first: https://hardtokill.org/ Read the full speech that I didn't read in Ottawa: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1oq15-UbPDmQUJxSseSxOwa2YW_my_g9DseY1UMj7_f0/edit?usp=sharing In this testimony before the House of Commons Standing Committee on Veterans Affairs, I break down exactly what's broken with Veterans Affairs Canada and the PCVRS rehabilitation program — a contract farmed out to an American private equity firm that has no business managing the care of Canadian war fighters. I talk about: The language gap between military culture and government bureaucracy Why the current model of care is emasculating and ineffective The critical link between physical health and mental health recovery What a real, veteran-led rehabilitation program actually looks like Why I have zero confidence in VAC's so-called "independent" review What needs to change — and why veterans have to lead that fight themselves This isn't a complaint. This is a call to action. We are under-recovered, not broken. And until the government starts listening to the people it's mandated to serve, nothing will change. If you're a veteran, share this. Talk to your friends. Put your boots back on. The fight isn't over — it just moved here. 🎙️ Follow my podcast for more conversations on veteran recovery, fitness, and advocacy.

    32 min

  5. APR 20

    PCVRS Rehabilitation Contract Controversy: Veterans vs. For-Profit Care

    Next week I'm testifying in front of Parliament about how a for-profit rehabilitation contract—designed to help injured veterans—has been weaponized for profit. Here's what I uncovered. A half-billion-dollar contract given to Lifemark (owned by Loblaws, run by the Weston family) in partnership with an Australian firm and American private equity is systematically failing Canadian veterans. And they're about to ask for a BILLION dollars more. Download all the ATIP files here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1swzt_zC25KFlJIFuwivk_fOTzLa8YAzg?usp=sharing

    15 min

  6. MAR 20

    The Biology of Service: Veteran Health and Holistic Healing on The Burning Bear Podcast

    Anthony Canania welcomes his first guest, Dave Morrow of Canada’s Hard to Kill Podcast, to discuss veteran health through a holistic mind-body-spirit lens and promote Dave’s Biology of Service Symposium (BOSS) on March 21. Register HERE Subscribe to the Burning Bear Podcast Join our Free Veterans Getting Fit AF Community

    1h 9m

  7. FEB 6

    My Testimony at the Veterans Affairs Canada Standing Committee

    I sat in a committee hearing and testified about my experience as a veteran entrepreneur and what can be done to improve the "vetrepreneur" landscape. The reality is we're not even on the radar in Canada. There's lots of work to be done. Speaking of entrepreneurship, have you bought anything of mine yet? Or have you just been freeloading this whole time? Make my day and join my FREE community HERE

    7 min

  8. JAN 21

    Why veterans are choosing this BJJ retreat over therapy

    Find out more about the BJJ retreat for veterans at Becoming Om: https://www.instagram.com/becoming.om/ Discover how I've used BJJ to heal and how to get VAC to pay for it by joining my free veteran community: https://www.skool.com/dave-morrow-personal-training/about Learn more about the Operation Flowstate Retreat: https://www.youtube.com/live/dfyb17cjrRU?si=-EyEFPAERVdlaADd Join us in this mini-episode as we explore the BJJ retreat hosted by Becoming OM in Tulum, Mexico. This retreat provides unique healing experiences for military veterans and first responders through a combination of BJJ training, breath work ceremonies, and plant medicine. Listen to the firsthand insights from organizers and participants about the transformative impact of these retreats. Learn why this retreat is perfect for anyone seeking 'outside the box' therapies to heal from trauma and stress. Stay tuned for more details and make sure to follow Becoming OM on Instagram for updates. 00:00 Introduction to the BJJ Retreat 01:31 Highlights and Experiences from the Retreat 02:54 Personal Transformations and Success Stories 04:22 Advice for Nervous First-Timers 06:25 Future Plans and Final Thoughts

    8 min
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The Hard To Kill Podcast is where warriors, rebels, and deep thinkers come to talk truth. Hosted by veteran, biochemist, and bestselling author Dave Morrow, this show dives headfirst into the hard conversations—about health, freedom, trauma, and the systems that fail us. From combat veterans to whistleblowers, rogue scientists to elite performers—if they’ve walked through hell and lived to talk about it, they’re here. No scripts. No fluff. Just real stories, brutal honesty, and the tools to make you harder to kill—mentally, physically, and spiritually.

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