Alone and Unafraid

Thad King and Tyler Huckett

Welcome to Alone and Unafraid. Real conversations about life, struggle, and finding purpose on the other side of hard times. If you’re a veteran, first responder, or just someone who’s been through the grind, you’ll feel at home here. We get into transitions, resilience, mindset, and the everyday battles most people don’t talk about. Sometimes it’s serious, sometimes it’s light, but it’s always real. Hosted by Thad and Tyler, both veterans of Army Special Operations Aviation Regiment, who bring their own experience from service and life after. New episodes drop every other Tuesday. Embrace

  1. #61 Healing the Unseen Wounds of Military Spouses

    FEB 10

    #61 Healing the Unseen Wounds of Military Spouses

    In this powerful conversation, we sit down with Cathy Turner and Jackie Wojtak, co-founders of The Restored Heart Collective, to explore the often-ignored emotional toll carried by spouses of combat veterans. We talk candidly about identity loss, emotional labor, walking on eggshells, and why healing the family—not just the veteran—is critical to real reintegration after war. This episode dives into trauma stored in the body, why “fixing your spouse” doesn’t work, and how community, somatic practices, and honest connection can change everything for military families. Resources & Links The Restored Heart Collective Alone and Unafraid Podcast: Available wherever you listen to podcasts Website: https://aloneandunafraid.org Cadence Wealth Partners – Nick O'Kelly Guest Info Cathy Turner and Jackie Wojtak are educators, military spouses, and co-founders of The Restored Heart Collective, a nonprofit dedicated to creating healing retreats and community spaces for spouses of combat veterans. Their work centers on somatic healing, nervous system regulation, and helping women come home to themselves after years of emotional load-bearing. “This work isn’t about fixing your spouse — it’s about coming home to yourself.” “We heal war by healing the family.” “I thought I was protecting him, but I was erasing myself.” “Sometimes you don’t even know you’re in the circus.” “Community without competition is where real healing starts.” If this conversation resonated with you—or reminded you of someone who needs it—share this episode.

    1h 35m
  2. #59 From Navy SEAL to Psychedelics: Performance at the Edge

    JAN 6

    #59 From Navy SEAL to Psychedelics: Performance at the Edge

    In this episode, Thad talks with Dr. Blaine Lints, a former Navy SEAL, ultra-endurance athlete, and PhD researcher who pushed his body and mind to the edge — and found his way back through psychedelic-assisted therapy. Blaine shares his journey from running 100-mile races at 16 to surviving BUD/S and combat in Mosul, then chasing perfection through pro-level Ironman training and academic performance. Eventually, the same drive that fueled his success nearly broke him — until he discovered Ibogaine and 5 MEO DMT a powerful psychedelic being studied for trauma, anxiety, and brain injury recovery in veterans. This conversation dives deep into performance, burnout, and brain recovery, exploring how psychedelics are reshaping what it means to be “hardwired for the edge.” Resources and Links Cadence Wealth Partners – Nick O’Kelly Alone and Unafraid Podcast Pole Star Coffee The Mission Within – Veteran Ibogaine and 5-MeO-DMT therapy UT Austin Center for Psychedelic Research & Therapy UT Dallas Center for Brainhealth 👤 Guest Info: Blaine Lints is a former Navy SEAL, ultra-endurance athlete, and PhD researcher in Applied Physiology at the University of South Carolina. His work explores human performance, cognitive resilience, and the potential of psychedelics like Ibogaine to repair the brain and reset the nervous system. 💬 Standout Quotes: “I’d done everything to optimize my body — Ibogaine was the first thing that optimized my mind.” “For warriors, psychedelics aren’t about escape. They’re about coming home.” “Performance at the edge isn’t sustainable — it’s what you learn when you finally step back from it.” If you’re a veteran, service member, first responder, or anyone exploring mindset, performance, and healing — check out Alone and Unafraid wherever you listen to podcasts.Visit aloneandunafraid.org to learn more.

    1h 56m
5
out of 5
25 Ratings

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Welcome to Alone and Unafraid. Real conversations about life, struggle, and finding purpose on the other side of hard times. If you’re a veteran, first responder, or just someone who’s been through the grind, you’ll feel at home here. We get into transitions, resilience, mindset, and the everyday battles most people don’t talk about. Sometimes it’s serious, sometimes it’s light, but it’s always real. Hosted by Thad and Tyler, both veterans of Army Special Operations Aviation Regiment, who bring their own experience from service and life after. New episodes drop every other Tuesday. Embrace