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b'Before The Episode:\\n\\u201c988\\u201d is the three-digit, nationwide phone number to connect directly to the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline.\\xa0By calling or texting 988, you\\u2019ll connect with mental health professionals with the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, formerly known as the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. Veterans can press \\u201c1\\u201d after dialing 988 to connect directly to the Veterans Crisis Lifeline which serves our nation\\u2019s Veterans, service members, National Guard and Reserve members, and those who support them. For texts, Veterans should continue to text the Veterans Crisis Lifeline short code: 838255.\\n\\xa0\\n\\xa0\\n\\xa0\\nOn this Episode:\\nDamo is joined by Eric Frohardt. Eric is a husband, father, entrepreneur, and a former Navy Seal with nearly 12 years of service, on various Teams including the highly revered Naval Special Warfare Development Group (DevGru). Over the course of his career, he\\u2019s deployed numerous times to hot spots around the world including Iraq and Afghanistan. While on active duty, he climbed El Capitan and 2 of the 7 Summits: Denali and Aconcagua. Now, Eric works as the COO of Defy, a performance beverage company with nationwide distribution in over 11,000 locations.\\n\\xa0\\nEric\\u2019s story begins on a Hog Farm in Sac City, Iowa. He reflects on his upbringing on the farm and the vital lessons that he learned from observing his parents while working long hours at a young age. Eric talks about his stint as a high school and junior college football player. Then, at some point he joined the Navy and became a SEAL, because someone bet him that he wouldn\\u2019t do it. Is BUD/S more of a test of will than a test of strength? How does it feel to go through BUD/S while passing a kidney stone? Eric discusses his experience while enlisted as a Navy Seal, which was full of as much action as despair. Rest well to all the brothers that we\\u2019ve loss along the way. Eric was eventually awarded a Purple Heart, which ironically, played a major part in his exit from the military. He recaps his experience after ending his military service to figuring out is path and eventually landing in his current role at Defy. These topics and more are covered in this episode. Remember to follow the \\u2018Permission to Speak Freely\\u2019 podcast on TikTok, Facebook, Discord, Instagram, Twitter, and subscribe on YouTube.\\n\\xa0\\n\\xa0\\nKeep up with the \\u2018Permission to Speak Freely\\u2019 podcast on our social media and Youtube - https://linktr.ee/Ptsfpodcast\\n\\xa0\\n\\xa0\\nLinks and more from this episode:\\n\\xa0\\nEric Frohardt Social Media:\\nInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/ericfrohardt/?hl=en\\n\\xa0\\nMore Information Defy (and Defy Products):\\nWebsite: https://drinkdefy.com/\\nCompany IG Profile: https://www.instagram.com/defy/\\nCommunity IG Profile: https://www.instagram.com/defynation_/\\n\\xa0\\n\\xa0\\nAdditional Credits:\\nPTSF \\u201cTheme Music\\u201d - Produced by Lim0'