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DTD PODCAST

DJ KELLY
Mental Health
PTSD
Blackwater
Veterans
Iraq War
Military Contracting
Operator Syndrome
Private Security
Military Training
First Responders
Morgan Lerette
Marine Corps
Traumatic Brain Injury
U.S. Army
Resilience
Military Service
Child Abuse
Sleep Disorders
Hormonal Dysregulation
Recovery

My name is Dustin Kelly, but everybody calls me DJ. I am former Army, serving as both a Forward Observer and a Military Police Officer. I have spent the last 16.5 years as a Police Officer and Detective in a large metropolitan Police Department. Throughout my career I have learned two things. 1. Everybody has a story to tell, and 2. The Best Stories Are True. This is the DTD Podcast.

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Recent Guests

Nicholas Allen
U.S. Army Green Beret and Veteran Advocate
Episode: Episode 211: From Green Beret to Medical Retirement | Nicholas Allen’s Story of Resilience
Ivan Ingraham
Former Marine Raider, author of '22'
Episode: Episode 210: Ivan F. Ingraham "MARSOC RAIDER"
Eric Gilmet
Navy Chief and member of the MARSOC 3, involved in a high-profile legal case
Episode: Episode 209: Eric Gilmet "Court-Martialed by the System "The Untold Story of the MARSOC 3"
Joey Brackett
Former Navy SEAL and combat veteran
Episode: Episode 205: Joey "B" Brackett "Navy SEAL, Brotherhood, Battles, and Becoming Whole"
Ajay James
Navy SEAL, martial artist, actor
Episode: Episode 203: Ajay James "Navy SEAL, Actor, Model, All Around Patriot"
Tom Spooner
Former Army soldier and founder of Warrior's Heart; advocate for mental health support for veterans.
Warrior's Heart
Episode: Episode 202: Tom Spooner 82nd Airborne, Green Beret, Delta Force
Tyler Grey
Former Delta Force operator and author
Episode: Episode 200: Tyler Grey "Forged in Chaos
Josh Martin
Combat veteran, former 160th SOAR pilot, and adaptive athlete with seven medals from the Invictus Games.
Episode: Episode 199: Josh Martin 160th SOAR Pilot/Invictus Games
Tommy Richardson
Former Marine, Navy SEAL, strength coach, speaker, and mental health advocate
Episode: Episode 198:TOMMY RICHARDSON “I SHOULDN'T BE ALIVE—HOW PAIN, WAR, and a BRAIN TUMOR MADE ME WHOLE”

Host

Dustin Kelly
Former Army and police officer, sharing stories from his experiences and focusing on the challenges faced by veterans and their mental health.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 75 ratings
  • Awesome interviews

    DJ provides awesome insight and interviews. His questions are thought provoking. The way he interviews offers a unique perspective on the stories being told and allows the guest to explore new thoughts and opinions they may not have had previously.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Seth Gehle
    United States2 years ago
  • Above and Beyond!

    DJ is a consummate professional and all around great guy. He studies up on his guests, and asks the all the right questions.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Midlifemormon
    United States2 years ago
  • Love it!

    Keep it up man, never been into podcast until now.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Bull Rider 10788
    United States2 years ago
  • Love this podcast

    Excellent guests, fascinating thought provoking conversations! Keep up great work! Gene Panasenko

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Gene Panasenko
    United States3 years ago
  • Great listen

    Really enjoying Dustins podcasts, always great guests and discussions 👍🏽

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Dougie from Bonny Scotland
    United Kingdom4 years ago

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Audience members highlight the variety of impactful stories shared by guests, providing valuable insights into military life and recovery.
The host is praised for his preparation and ability to engage guests meaningfully.
There is a strong emphasis on the importance of mental health discussions.
Feedback indicates that the podcast successfully mixes light-heartedness with serious topics, appealing to a broad audience.
Listeners appreciate the depth and authenticity of the conversations.

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Episode 200: Tyler Grey "Forged in Chaos
Q: What do you think the most important thing is people should take away from your experience?
If you truly want to change something, it takes work. And can it be exhausting? Yes, but it's the only way that you're going to go down a different path.
Episode 200: Tyler Grey "Forged in Chaos
Q: Is it true that I heard you can't swim?
Sort of, let me be clear. It's not that I can't swim, like, you know, like you throw me in the water, I'm gonna, I know how to swim. The problem is I don't float, like at all, not even a little bit.
Episode 170: Brent Tucker "Green Beret/Delta Operator/FRCC"
Q: Is it fear of not having a mission anymore?
Yeah, it goes back to wanting that next one more mission.
Episode 170: Brent Tucker "Green Beret/Delta Operator/FRCC"
Q: So how do you take that and make your autonomous workers part of that group and to make them grow with it?
By giving people the ability to work autonomously and allow them to make mistakes and learn from them.
Episode 170: Brent Tucker "Green Beret/Delta Operator/FRCC"
Q: Can we talk about a paramedic that was stabbed that your company donated to their recovery?
Yes, she was treating a victim in an ambulance when the suspect turned on her. We offered support through our company to help with her recovery.

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The content revolves around authentic, personal stories often set against the backdrop of military service, personal growth, and mental health challenges. Episodes frequently feature veterans and former military personnel, sharing their transformative experiences transitioning from combat to civilian life, dealing with the psychological impacts of service, and advocating for mental health awareness. Listeners can expect deep conversations about resilience, trauma, and the importance of community support, making it a rich resource for those interested in mental health, personal storytelling, and the human experience.

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1. Nicholas Allen
2. Ivan Ingraham
3. Eric Gilmet
4. Joey Brackett
5. Ajay James
6. Tom Spooner
7. Tyler Grey
8. Josh Martin

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