MARSOC Sniper Cody Alford | Mike Ritland Podcast Episode 129

About this video

Ritland interviews Cody Alford, a former Marine Corps sniper, Recon, and MARSOC operator who served 15 years on active duty. Alford shares his combat experiences, particularly an incident in Fallujah where he was shot in the helmet, his struggles with PTSD and anger after service, and his journey toward healing through plant medicines, coaching, and self-work. The conversation also covers childhood memories, his father’s death, and his path from enlistment through boot camp.

Key takeaways

• Alford recounts being shot in the helmet during deployment in Fallujah, describing an out-of-body experience and the immediate aftermath when his team thought he was dead
• According to Alford, he struggled with severe anger issues and cortisol imbalances after service, culminating in a 2018 outburst that motivated him to seek help through therapy, plant medicines like ayahuasca, and working with coaches
• Alford credits entrepreneur coach Sean Wayland with pushing him to clarify his purpose and launch his first coaching programs, emphasizing that triggers are invitations to grow

Episode details: published March 12, 2023 · 250.7K views · 4:00:05 long. Summary written by Self Growth Videos from the episode itself. Stories told by Mike Ritland’s podcast guests are the guests’ own accounts, attributed to them — not independently verified. Commentary is Ritland’s, presented as his analysis.

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