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GOLD SHIELDS EPISODE 147: NAVY SEAL COLE PETRIE: SURVIVING BUD/S, HELL WEEK & REBUILDING LIFE AFTER SERVICE

December 05, 2025 • Tom Smith/Dan Murphy • Season 3 • Episode 147

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In this powerful and deeply insightful episode, we sit down with U.S. Navy SEAL Cole Petrie for an unforgettable conversation about Service, Sacrifice, and the fight to rebuild a meaningful life after the uniform comes off.

Cole takes us inside the mission, mindset, and unbreakable brotherhood of the Navy SEALs—from the first grueling moments of BUD/S, through the brutality and mental warfare of Hell Week, to the high-stakes world of defending the United States on missions where failure is not an option.

Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction
02:47 Cole Petrie's Early Life and Background
07:15 Decision to Join the Navy SEALs
12:06 Experiences in BUD/S Training
20:07 Understanding Hell Week
23:44 Deployment Experiences and Reflections
25:17 Navigating Military Life and Deployments
28:35 Transitioning from Military to Civilian Life
31:30 Finding Purpose After Service
39:08 Identity Beyond the Uniform
43:17 Embracing New Opportunities
44:47 Supporting Veteran Organizations

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