Not Special: A Liberty Speaks Show
Welcome to Not Special with Herb & Corrie Thompson
Real people. Real stories. Real growth.
Join Herb, a Green Beret, and Corrie Thompson, his less hairy half, as they sit down with special guests — from veterans, leaders, and everyday people who’ve faced extraordinary challenges.
Each episode of Not Special explores what it means to be human — to face fear, lead through change, and find purpose in the in life. You’ll hear unfiltered conversations about resilience, mindset, leadership, and authenticity — the kind of wisdom that helps you get unstuck and start living with more courage and clarity.
💬 Honest conversations that make you laugh, think, and feel.
💡 Lessons on overcoming fear, embracing failure, and leading with heart.
🔥 Motivation for anyone chasing purpose, growth, or a fresh start.
🎧 New episodes every Thursday — subscribe and turn on notifications so you never miss a story that might just change the way you see yourself.
Not Special: A Liberty Speaks Show
Latest Episodes
Green Beret & Cop Share the Reality of PTSD | Chris & Marsha Lessard
What happens when a former Green Beret and a former police officer stop surviving and start healing?In this powerful episode we sit down with Chris and Marcia Lessard to discuss Special Forces, law enforcement trauma, PTSD, tr...
Former PsyOps Operator Explains Modern Warfare, Cancer & Veteran Health | Stuart and Jamie Gallagher
Former Special Operations PsyOps expert Stuart Gallagher and women’s health clinician Jamie Gallagher join the Not Special Podcast with Green Beret Herb Thompson and Corrie Thompson for one of the most powerful conversations yet. From Russia, U...
She Ran CIA Operations. He Led Navy SEALs. Their Story Is Unreal | Karen Schaefer and John Burnham Interview
In this episode of Not Special, Karen and John share what it was really like inside the CIA, SEAL Team 6, Afghanistan, and the mission environment that led to the Osama bin Laden raid.Karen spent 26 years serving as a CIA operations offi...
Navy EOD Operator Tells the Truth About War, Fear & Brotherhood | Pat McKenna Interview
Pat McKenna joins the Not Special Show with Herb and Corrie Thompson for a raw, unfiltered conversation about Navy EOD, war stories, overcoming adversity, mental toughness, and the journey from a troubled childhood to becoming an ...
From Immigrant Kid to 48-Hour Jiu-Jitsu World Record Attempt 🇺🇸 | Charles Gomes Interview
What kind of person pushes their body to the edge for 48 straight hours with no sleep and no quitting?Meet the inspirational Charles Gomes — Navy veteran, Brazilian immigrant, jiu-jitsu black belt, and a man on a mission far bigge...