Inside GSG 9 (Germany's Tier 1 Counter Terrorist Unit) | Martin Herzog | Ep. 383

In this episode, Dee and Mick Mulroy discuss the ongoing crisis in Venezuela, focusing on the implications of U.S. sanctions on the Maduro regime and the potential for military intervention. They highlight the role of Maria Karenna Machado as a legitimate leader and the risks of a power vacuum if Maduro were to leave. The conversation also touches on the strategic military presence of the U.S. in the Caribbean, the need for Europe to bolster its military independence, and the complexities of U.S.-China relations, particularly regarding technology transfers. The episode concludes with a discussion on the future of U.S.-Canada relations and the importance of Arctic strategy.GhostBed⬇️https://www.ghostbed.com/houseFOR 25% off! Support the show on Patreon:⬇️https://www.patreon.com/TheTeamHouseSubscribe to our new newsletter!!!!https://teamhousepodcast.kit.com/joinNew merch, patches, and stickers! ⬇️https://theteamhouse-shop.fourthwall.comCheck out Mick's new podcast here:⬇️Apple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/at/podcast/pub-and-porch-applied-stoicism/id1836955475Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/1k3QPmkAMwnGJxMLDwUSSd?si=n6piIu8XRcag1Z0K43A3bQYoutube:https://www.youtube.com/@UCd0Hq6QFk8CoTu5j-VU0Ong Find Mick Mulroy here: Fogbow ⬇️https://fogbow.com/Lobo Institute ⬇️https://www.loboinstitute.org/Twitter ⬇️https://x.com/mickmulroy?s=21&t=-Ze3F_Ix2vlJ18KFvORTCALinkedIn ⬇️https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-patrick-mulroy-31198b52/Bluesky ⬇️https://bsky.app/profile/mickmulroy.bsky.socialMick’s publications ⬇️https://www.loboinstitute.org/publications/publications-of-michael-mick-patrick-mulroy/Find Andy Milburn here: Twitter ⬇️https://twitter.com/i/flow/login?redirect_after_login=%2Fandymilburn8LinkedIn ⬇️https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewmilburn2023Substack ⬇️https://amilburn.substack.com/Andy’s book ⬇️https://www.amazon.com/When-Tempest-Gathers-Mogadishu-OperationsBluesky ⬇️https://bsky.app/profile/andy-milburn.bsky.socialFind Jason Lyons here: LinkedIn ⬇️https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-lyons-666873316?uBluesky ⬇️https://bsky.app/profile/bgsilverback73.bsky.social"Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio"00:00 Venezuela's Oil Crisis and Sanctions05:06 The Role of Maria Karenna Machado09:53 Military Options and Risks in Venezuela15:02 Power Vacuum Concerns Post-Maduro20:06 U.S. Military Strategy and European Relations29:57 Ukraine's Industrial Needs and European Support33:03 The Need for a Unified European Military Strategy35:55 Energy Independence and Strategic Partnerships39:59 The Implications of U.S.-China Tech Relations47:01 Future Military Actions and Strategic DecisionsBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-team-house--5960890/support.

Ted Shirley is a former British Army sniper who served multiple deployments in Helmand Province, Afghanistan, and the author of Afghanistan Sniper. He now speaks publicly about combat, moral injury, PTSD, and recovery, using his experience to challenge stigma around mental health in the military and veteran community.Grab Ted's book "Afghanistan Sniper" here: https://a.co/d/bpjg5zkFollow Ted on IG here: https://www.instagram.com/tedshirleyauthor/?hl=enToday's Sponsors:TrueWerk ⬇️https://truewerk.com/houseuse code "HOUSE" for 15% off!GhostBed⬇️https://www.ghostbed.com/houseFOR 25% off! -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------For ad free video and audio and access to live streams and Eyes On Geopolitics...JOIN OUR PATREON! https://www.patreon.com/c/TheTeamHouseTo help support the show and for all bonus content including:-live shows and asking guest questions -ad free audio and video-early access to shows-Access to ALL bonus segments with our guestsSubscribe to our Patreon! ⬇️https://www.patreon.com/TheTeamHouseSupport the show here:⬇️https://www.patreon.com/TheTeamHouse___________________________________________________Subscribe to the new EYES ON podcast here:⬇️https://www.youtube.com/@EyesOnGeopoliticsPod/featured__________________________________Jack Murphy's new book "We Defy: The Lost Chapters of Special Forces History" ⬇️https://www.amazon.com/We-Defy-Chapters-Special-History-ebook/dp/B0DCGC1N1N/——————————————————————Or make a one time donation at: ⬇️https://ko-fi.com/theteamhouseSocial Media: ⬇️The Team House Instagram:https://instagram.com/the.team.house?utm_medium=copy_linkThe Team House Twitter:https://twitter.com/TheTeamHousePodJack’s Instagram:https://instagram.com/jackmcmurph?utm_medium=copy_linkJack’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/jackmurphyrgr?s=21Dave’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/dave_parke?s=21Team House Discord: ⬇️https://discord.gg/wHFHYM6SubReddit: ⬇️https://www.reddit.com/r/TheTeamHouse/Jack Murphy's memoir "Murphy's Law" can be found here:⬇️ https://www.amazon.com/Murphys-Law-Journey-Investigative-Journalist/dp/1501191241The Team Room Reading Room (Amazon Affiliate links):⬇️ https://jackmurphywrites.com/the-team-room-reading-room/Intro music by https://www.youtube.com/user/RemixSample"Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio"00:02 — START01:02 — Growing Up Military | Why He Joined the Army02:26 — First Afghanistan Deployment | British Infantry07:06 — How Sniper Selection Works | British Army14:33 — Pre-Deployment Training & First Combat Loss20:52 — Counter-Sniper Fight | Enemy Sniper Encounter26:15 — Helmand Firefight | “The Longest Day”38:10 — 1-Mile Sniper Kill | Combat Turning Point49:59 — PTSD & Moral Injury | Suicide Attempt59:03 — Sniper Recovery | Therapy, EMDR & Writing the BookBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-team-house--5960890/support.

In this episode, Sam Lerman walks us through his path from Air Force Security Forces after 9/11 to deployments in Afghanistan, Pentagon weapons programs, and ultimately volunteering in Ukraine at the start of the invasion. He breaks down what he saw on the ground—from broken logistics and FPV drone warfare to safe houses, procurement failures, and the urgent lessons NATO must learn. Sam also shares how Ukrainian vodka, wine, and culture inspired him to build Spirit Worldwide, a company now funding landmine-clearing teams across Ukraine.Today's Sponsors:TrueWerk ⬇️https://truewerk.com/houseuse code "HOUSE" for 15% off!GhostBed⬇️https://www.ghostbed.com/houseFOR 25% off! -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------For ad free video and audio and access to live streams and Eyes On Geopolitics...JOIN OUR PATREON! https://www.patreon.com/c/TheTeamHouseTo help support the show and for all bonus content including:-live shows and asking guest questions -ad free audio and video-early access to shows-Access to ALL bonus segments with our guestsSubscribe to our Patreon! ⬇️https://www.patreon.com/TheTeamHouseSupport the show here:⬇️https://www.patreon.com/TheTeamHouse___________________________________________________Subscribe to the new EYES ON podcast here:⬇️https://www.youtube.com/@EyesOnGeopoliticsPod/featured__________________________________Jack Murphy's new book "We Defy: The Lost Chapters of Special Forces History" ⬇️https://www.amazon.com/We-Defy-Chapters-Special-History-ebook/dp/B0DCGC1N1N/——————————————————————Or make a one time donation at: ⬇️https://ko-fi.com/theteamhouseSocial Media: ⬇️The Team House Instagram:https://instagram.com/the.team.house?utm_medium=copy_linkThe Team House Twitter:https://twitter.com/TheTeamHousePodJack’s Instagram:https://instagram.com/jackmcmurph?utm_medium=copy_linkJack’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/jackmurphyrgr?s=21Dave’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/dave_parke?s=21Team House Discord: ⬇️https://discord.gg/wHFHYM6SubReddit: ⬇️https://www.reddit.com/r/TheTeamHouse/Jack Murphy's memoir "Murphy's Law" can be found here:⬇️ https://www.amazon.com/Murphys-Law-Journey-Investigative-Journalist/dp/1501191241The Team Room Reading Room (Amazon Affiliate links):⬇️ https://jackmurphywrites.com/the-team-room-reading-room/Intro music by https://www.youtube.com/user/RemixSample"Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio"00:00 – Start\Origin Story07:20 – Hurricane Katrina: DC Air Guard, Superdome Chaos & Posse Comitatus20:20 – Afghanistan Bagram Deployment: Rockets, QRF & Combat Trauma31:40 – Inside the Pentagon: Broken Defense Procurement & Weapons Programs40:55 – FBI HRT & SOCOM: How Elite Units Choose Guns, Gear & Suppressors57:20 – Volunteering for Ukraine: Advisors, Safe Houses & Fixing Logistics1:16:20 – Drone War in Ukraine: FPVs, EW & Hard Lessons for NATO1:23:50 – Ukrainian Vodka & Wine: Bootlegging to Building Spirit Worldwide1:40:05 – Shabo Brandy, 132-Year Casks & Funding Landmine Clearance in UkraineBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-team-house--5960890/support.

Original airdate 7/16/2021In this episode, the team sits down with legendary CIA case officer Marty Peterson, whose Cold War mission in Moscow led to one of the most dramatic KGB arrests of the era. Marty walks through running a top Soviet asset, the night of the failed dead drop, her capture at Lubyanka Prison, and what she later learned about her agent’s tragic fate. It’s a firsthand look inside real espionage, tradecraft, and the cost of intelligence work at the highest level.00:00 – CIA Widow Spy: Marty Peterson Intro12:40 – Moscow Tradecraft: Dead Drops & Surveillance27:15 – Running Soviet Assets Under KGB Pressure44:10 – Psychological Toll of Life as a CIA Spy1:05:30 – Losing “Trigon”: Top Cold War Asset Compromised1:22:45 – Was There a Mole? Suspecting CIA Compromise1:33:15 – The Failed Dead Drop: Something Is Wrong1:42:02 – KGB Ambush on the Bridge: Marty Is Taken1:46:37 – Inside Lubyanka: Interrogation by the KGB2:04:03 – How Trigon Died: Betrayal, Poison & Cover-Up2:16:14 – Briefing President Carter: From Moscow to the White House2:26:24 – Life After the CIA & Why She Wrote The Widow SpyBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-team-house--5960890/support.

In this episode, the team breaks down the newly released U.S. National Security Strategy, calling out its dramatic shift away from Europe, democracy promotion, and traditional alliances in favor of a hardline, transactional, Western Hemisphere–first approach. They dive into what this means for Russia, Ukraine, NATO, mass migration, and the growing risk of global power realignment. The conversation also examines Venezuela, Europe’s urgent need to rearm, and whether America is walking away from its role as leader of the free world.Support the show on Patreon:⬇️https://www.patreon.com/TheTeamHouseSubscribe to our new newsletter!!!!https://teamhousepodcast.kit.com/joinNew merch, patches, and stickers! ⬇️https://theteamhouse-shop.fourthwall.comCheck out Mick's new podcast here:⬇️Apple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/at/podcast/pub-and-porch-applied-stoicism/id1836955475Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/1k3QPmkAMwnGJxMLDwUSSd?si=n6piIu8XRcag1Z0K43A3bQYoutube:https://www.youtube.com/@UCd0Hq6QFk8CoTu5j-VU0Ong Find Mick Mulroy here: Fogbow ⬇️https://fogbow.com/Lobo Institute ⬇️https://www.loboinstitute.org/Twitter ⬇️https://x.com/mickmulroy?s=21&t=-Ze3F_Ix2vlJ18KFvORTCALinkedIn ⬇️https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-patrick-mulroy-31198b52/Bluesky ⬇️https://bsky.app/profile/mickmulroy.bsky.socialMick’s publications ⬇️https://www.loboinstitute.org/publications/publications-of-michael-mick-patrick-mulroy/Find Andy Milburn here: Twitter ⬇️https://twitter.com/i/flow/login?redirect_after_login=%2Fandymilburn8LinkedIn ⬇️https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewmilburn2023Substack ⬇️https://amilburn.substack.com/Andy’s book ⬇️https://www.amazon.com/When-Tempest-Gathers-Mogadishu-OperationsBluesky ⬇️https://bsky.app/profile/andy-milburn.bsky.socialFind Jason Lyons here: LinkedIn ⬇️https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-lyons-666873316?uBluesky ⬇️https://bsky.app/profile/bgsilverback73.bsky.social"Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio"00:00 – Start01:08 – Why this NSS is a historic break & Monroe Doctrine 2.09:20 – From promoting democracy to raw transactional power18:09 – Russia no longer an “adversary” & what that means for Ukraine22:55 – Can Europe still rely on America? NATO, decoupling & rearmament31:08 – Migration, “cultural erasure” & the immigration reality check35:03 – Middle East reset, Israel downgrade & shifting U.S. forces44:04 – Venezuela, Western Hemisphere war footing & closing rant on democracyBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-team-house--5960890/support.

Former CIA analyst and counterterrorism targeting officer Mike Croissant breaks down his 22-year intelligence career, from being inside Langley on 9/11 to hunting extremists overseas. He walks through disrupted homeland plots, warzone targeting work, and efforts to shut down Taliban financing networks. Mike also shares the powerful story behind his book Bombing Hitler’s Hometown, honoring the WWII airmen who shaped his family’s history.Grab Mike's book here:https://a.co/d/5biZawJhttps://www.mikecroissant.com/Today's Sponsors:StopBox USA⬇️Get firearm security redesigned and save with BOGO the StopBox Pro AND 10% off @StopBoxUSA with code HOUSE at https://www.stopboxusa.com/HOUSE GhostBed⬇️https://www.ghostbed.com/houseFOR 10% off! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------For ad free video and audio and access to live streams and Eyes On Geopolitics...JOIN OUR PATREON! https://www.patreon.com/c/TheTeamHouseTo help support the show and for all bonus content including:-live shows and asking guest questions -ad free audio and video-early access to shows-Access to ALL bonus segments with our guestsSubscribe to our Patreon! ⬇️https://www.patreon.com/TheTeamHouseSupport the show here:⬇️https://www.patreon.com/TheTeamHouse___________________________________________________Subscribe to the new EYES ON podcast here:⬇️https://www.youtube.com/@EyesOnGeopoliticsPod/featured__________________________________Jack Murphy's new book "We Defy: The Lost Chapters of Special Forces History" ⬇️https://www.amazon.com/We-Defy-Chapters-Special-History-ebook/dp/B0DCGC1N1N/——————————————————————Or make a one time donation at: ⬇️https://ko-fi.com/theteamhouseSocial Media: ⬇️The Team House Instagram:https://instagram.com/the.team.house?utm_medium=copy_linkThe Team House Twitter:https://twitter.com/TheTeamHousePodJack’s Instagram:https://instagram.com/jackmcmurph?utm_medium=copy_linkJack’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/jackmurphyrgr?s=21Dave’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/dave_parke?s=21Team House Discord: ⬇️https://discord.gg/wHFHYM6SubReddit: ⬇️https://www.reddit.com/r/TheTeamHouse/Jack Murphy's memoir "Murphy's Law" can be found here:⬇️ https://www.amazon.com/Murphys-Law-Journey-Investigative-Journalist/dp/1501191241The Team Room Reading Room (Amazon Affiliate links):⬇️ https://jackmurphywrites.com/the-team-room-reading-room/Intro music by https://www.youtube.com/user/RemixSample"Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio"00:00– start1:03 – Small-Town Illinois Kid to CIA Recruit8:53 – Life as the Uzbekistan Political Analyst16:04 – Inside CIA Headquarters on 9/1122:50 – Post-9/11 WMD Scares & Homeland Threat Streams29:04 – From Desk to Field: Analyst in a Former Soviet Republic30:26 – Easter Manhunt: Hunting a Taliban-Linked Extremist40:01 – Warzone Tour in South Asia & Becoming a Targeting Officer44:28 – Disrupting a New York City Subway Terror Plot50:01 – Dismantling Taliban Financing & The Afghanistan Withdrawal1:03:14 – “Bombing Hitler’s Hometown” and Honoring WWII AirmenBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-team-house--5960890/support.

In this episode, Dee, Jack Murphy, and Sean Naylor delve into a significant story about a sighting of Osama Bin Laden that was captured on camera by a CIA contractor. They discuss the backstory of how the information was gathered, the analysis of the photographs, and the implications of the CIA's findings. The conversation also explores the complex relationship between the CIA and the ISI, the aftermath of Bin Laden's death, and the enigma surrounding his movements. The episode concludes with insights into future investigations and projects.Get The High Side here:https://thehighside.substack.com/Grab Jack's book "We Defy: The Lost Chapters of Special Forces History"https://a.co/d/eRxKBleGrab Sean's book "Relentless Strike: The Secret History of Joint Special Operations Command"https://a.co/d/4fqAInCSupport the show on Patreon here:https://www.patreon.com/c/TheTeamHouse00:00 Introduction to the High Side Story01:19 The Backstory of the CIA Sighting03:46 The Photographic Evidence and Analysis07:35 The Investigation into the Lookalike12:35 The CIA's Response and Actions16:43 The Controversial Relationship with ISI20:07 The Aftermath of the Abbottabad Raid24:58 Theories on Bin Laden's Movements28:30 The CIA's Methods and Operations29:29 The Reporting Legacy of Steve Cole30:52 CIA and ISI Connections: Unraveling the Truth32:28 Upcoming Investigations: Havana Syndrome and More34:59 The Fallout of the Global War on Terror40:32 Future Stories and Collaborations"Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio"Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-team-house--5960890/support.

In this episode, the hosts discuss various geopolitical issues, including a recent shooting incident involving National Guardsmen, the implications of PTSD on military personnel, and the challenges faced by Afghan allies seeking immigration to the U.S. They also delve into the effectiveness of special operations forces in military engagements, particularly in the context of Venezuela, where military action is being considered. The conversation touches on the legal and ethical complexities surrounding military orders and the importance of congressional oversight in foreign policy decisions.Support the show on Patreon:⬇️https://www.patreon.com/TheTeamHouseSubscribe to our new newsletter!!!!https://teamhousepodcast.kit.com/joinNew merch, patches, and stickers! ⬇️https://theteamhouse-shop.fourthwall.comCheck out Mick's new podcast here:⬇️Apple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/at/podcast/pub-and-porch-applied-stoicism/id1836955475Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/1k3QPmkAMwnGJxMLDwUSSd?si=n6piIu8XRcag1Z0K43A3bQYoutube:https://www.youtube.com/@UCd0Hq6QFk8CoTu5j-VU0Ong Find Mick Mulroy here: Fogbow ⬇️https://fogbow.com/Lobo Institute ⬇️https://www.loboinstitute.org/Twitter ⬇️https://x.com/mickmulroy?s=21&t=-Ze3F_Ix2vlJ18KFvORTCALinkedIn ⬇️https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-patrick-mulroy-31198b52/Bluesky ⬇️https://bsky.app/profile/mickmulroy.bsky.socialMick’s publications ⬇️https://www.loboinstitute.org/publications/publications-of-michael-mick-patrick-mulroy/Find Andy Milburn here: Twitter ⬇️https://twitter.com/i/flow/login?redirect_after_login=%2Fandymilburn8LinkedIn ⬇️https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewmilburn2023Substack ⬇️https://amilburn.substack.com/Andy’s book ⬇️https://www.amazon.com/When-Tempest-Gathers-Mogadishu-OperationsBluesky ⬇️https://bsky.app/profile/andy-milburn.bsky.socialFind Jason Lyons here: LinkedIn ⬇️https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-lyons-666873316?uBluesky ⬇️https://bsky.app/profile/bgsilverback73.bsky.social"Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio"00:00 Start01:25 The Shooting Incident and Its Implications09:44 Understanding PTSD and Its Impact on Veterans16:38 The Role of Afghan Allies and Immigration Challenges20:06 The Efficacy of Special Operations in Modern Warfare25:04 Trust and Partnership in Military Operations30:27 The Role of Advisors in Warfare36:17 Venezuela: Military Action and Its Implications45:55 Legal and Ethical Considerations in Military OrdersBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-team-house--5960890/support.

This episode dives into the rise of modern counterterrorism in Germany, tracing how the failures of Munich ’72 led to the creation of GSG-9. Our guest, Martin Herzog, breaks down the Lufthansa hijacking, the Mogadishu raid, and the evolution of state response to terrorism. A sharp, detailed look at one of the most defining counterterror operations in European history.Buy Martin's book about GSG 9 here: https://a.co/d/gicXE0mToday's Sponsors:Wild Alaskan Company⬇️https://wildalaskan.com/HOUSE Get $35 off your first order!GhostBed⬇️https://www.ghostbed.com/houseFOR 25% off! -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------For ad free video and audio and access to live streams and Eyes On Geopolitics...JOIN OUR PATREON! https://www.patreon.com/c/TheTeamHouseTo help support the show and for all bonus content including:-live shows and asking guest questions -ad free audio and video-early access to shows-Access to ALL bonus segments with our guestsSubscribe to our Patreon! ⬇️https://www.patreon.com/TheTeamHouseSupport the show here:⬇️https://www.patreon.com/TheTeamHouse___________________________________________________Subscribe to the new EYES ON podcast here:⬇️https://www.youtube.com/@EyesOnGeopoliticsPod/featured__________________________________Jack Murphy's new book "We Defy: The Lost Chapters of Special Forces History" ⬇️https://www.amazon.com/We-Defy-Chapters-Special-History-ebook/dp/B0DCGC1N1N/——————————————————————Or make a one time donation at: ⬇️https://ko-fi.com/theteamhouseSocial Media: ⬇️The Team House Instagram:https://instagram.com/the.team.house?utm_medium=copy_linkThe Team House Twitter:https://twitter.com/TheTeamHousePodJack’s Instagram:https://instagram.com/jackmcmurph?utm_medium=copy_linkJack’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/jackmurphyrgr?s=21Dave’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/dave_parke?s=21Team House Discord: ⬇️https://discord.gg/wHFHYM6SubReddit: ⬇️https://www.reddit.com/r/TheTeamHouse/Jack Murphy's memoir "Murphy's Law" can be found here:⬇️ https://www.amazon.com/Murphys-Law-Journey-Investigative-Journalist/dp/1501191241The Team Room Reading Room (Amazon Affiliate links):⬇️ https://jackmurphywrites.com/the-team-room-reading-room/Intro music by https://www.youtube.com/user/RemixSample"Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio"00:00 – Start01:52 – Munich ’72 Failure06:43 – Birth of GSG-914:52 – Ulrich Wegener & Early Leadership24:47 – Building a Unit From Scratch39:04 – Rise of RAF Terrorism56:22 – The German Autumn Begins1:01:59 – Lufthansa Hijacking Begins1:14:14 – Murder of Captain Schumann1:28:01 – Mogadishu Assault Planning1:32:57 – The 8-Minute Raid1:43:22 – Aftermath & GSG-9 LegacyBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-team-house--5960890/support.

This interview features Varpas, a decorated, retired Marine Corps officer and Tier 1 Special Operations operator, detailing his intense career and the harsh realities of transitioning out of elite service. He discusses his unique psychological model, Warrior Withdrawal, which maps the emotional and identity struggles of leaving the hyper-focused warrior life onto the 11 symptoms of Substance Abuse Disorder. The discussion centers on the dramatic loss of purpose and community, and his advocacy for solutions while serving as a psychologist helping veterans navigate these exact challenges.Grab Varpas' book "Warrior Withdrawal: When BAMF No Longer Means Bad*$$ M^ther#u@!er" here: https://a.co/d/j8NT8FvToday's Sponsors:Praseidus Watch Companyhttps://praesidus.com/-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------For ad free video and audio and access to live streams and Eyes On Geopolitics...JOIN OUR PATREON! https://www.patreon.com/c/TheTeamHouseTo help support the show and for all bonus content including:-live shows and asking guest questions -ad free audio and video-early access to shows-Access to ALL bonus segments with our guestsSubscribe to our Patreon! ⬇️https://www.patreon.com/TheTeamHouseSupport the show here:⬇️https://www.patreon.com/TheTeamHouse___________________________________________________Subscribe to the new EYES ON podcast here:⬇️https://www.youtube.com/@EyesOnGeopoliticsPod/featured__________________________________Jack Murphy's new book "We Defy: The Lost Chapters of Special Forces History" ⬇️https://www.amazon.com/We-Defy-Chapters-Special-History-ebook/dp/B0DCGC1N1N/——————————————————————Or make a one time donation at: ⬇️https://ko-fi.com/theteamhouseSocial Media: ⬇️The Team House Instagram:https://instagram.com/the.team.house?utm_medium=copy_linkThe Team House Twitter:https://twitter.com/TheTeamHousePodJack’s Instagram:https://instagram.com/jackmcmurph?utm_medium=copy_linkJack’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/jackmurphyrgr?s=21Dave’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/dave_parke?s=21Team House Discord: ⬇️https://discord.gg/wHFHYM6SubReddit: ⬇️https://www.reddit.com/r/TheTeamHouse/Jack Murphy's memoir "Murphy's Law" can be found here:⬇️ https://www.amazon.com/Murphys-Law-Journey-Investigative-Journalist/dp/1501191241The Team Room Reading Room (Amazon Affiliate links):⬇️ https://jackmurphywrites.com/the-team-room-reading-room/Intro music by https://www.youtube.com/user/RemixSample"Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio"Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-team-house--5960890/support.