Security Halt!
Welcome to Security Halt! Podcast, the show dedicated to Veterans, Active Duty Service Members, and First Responders. Hosted by retired Green Beret Deny Caballero, this podcast dives deep into the stories of resilience, triumph, and the unique challenges faced by those who serve.
Through powerful interviews and candid discussions, Security Halt! Podcast highlights vital resources, celebrates success stories, and offers actionable tools to navigate mental health, career transitions, and personal growth.
Join us as we stand shoulder-to-shoulder, proving that even after the mission changes, the call to serve and thrive never ends.
Episodes
350 episodes
Ryan 'Birdman' Parrott: From Navy SEAL to Advocate—Leadership, Mental Health, and the Human Performance Project
SPONSORED BY: PURE LIBERTY LABS, TITAN SARMS, PRECISION WELLNESS GROUP, and THE SPECIAL FORCES FOUNDATIONIn this conversation, Ryan Birdman Parrott shares his journey from a troubled youth to becoming a Navy SEAL, discussing...
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Season 7
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Episode 360
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1:01:14

Green Beret Racing: How Nick Merrick Built Brotherhood, Purpose, and a Mission Beyond the Military
What happens when military service ends, but the mission continues?In this powerful episode of Security Halt!, host Deny Caballero sits down with Nick Merrick, a veteran turned nonprofit founder, to explore the critical role of ...
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Season 7
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Episode 359
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1:16:32

Marriage, Mission & Mindset: Dr. David & Kristen Walton on Strengthening Military Relationships Through Service & Support
What does it take to build a lasting relationship while serving at the highest levels of the military?In this powerful and heart-centered episode of Security Halt!, host Deny Caballero sits down with Dr. David & Kristen Walt...
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Season 7
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Episode 358
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56:00

Green Beret Strength: Kevin Edgerton on 18 Alpha Fitness, Military Resilience & Training for Longevity
What does elite-level fitness look like beyond the battlefield?In this powerful episode of Security Halt!, host Deny Caballero sits down with Kevin Edgerton, founder of 18 Alpha Fitness and former Green Beret, to explore the evo...
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Season 7
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Episode 357
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1:02:02

Healing Relationships After Trauma: Danielle Sebastian on Communication, Coping & Conscious Connection
What happens to love and connection when trauma enters the picture?In this heartfelt episode of Security Halt!, host Deny Caballero sits down with Danielle Sebastian to explore the real-life challenges couples face when trauma, ...
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Season 7
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Episode 356
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51:25

Clay Martin on Psilocybin, Veteran Trauma & Breaking the Tough Guy Culture in Mental Health
What if the key to healing veteran trauma wasn’t another prescription—but a return to nature, community, and authenticity?In this bold and deeply personal episode of Security Halt!, host Deny Caballero speaks with Clay Martin, a...
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Season 7
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Episode 355
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53:59

War, Grief, and the Bond That Heals: Alfred Brenner on Combat, Canines & the Power of Storytelling
What happens when the strongest warriors choose to be vulnerable?In this emotionally powerful episode of Security Halt!, host Deny Caballero sits down with Alfred Brenner, a Marine Corps veteran and dog handler, to unpack the ra...
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Season 7
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Episode 354
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57:28

Resilience, TBI & the Future of Brain Health: Kathleen Flarity on Healing the Warrior Mind
What if healing from traumatic brain injury isn’t just about treatment—but about transforming the way we live, eat, and think?In this powerful episode of Security Halt!, host Deny Caballero sits down with Kathleen Flarity, a mil...
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Season 7
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Episode 353
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58:09

From Ranger to Redemption: Cameron Fath's Journey Through Identity, Struggle & the Power of Communication
What happens when the uniform comes off—but you don’t know who you are anymore?In this deeply honest episode of Security Halt!, host Deny Caballero sits down with Cameron Fath, a former Army Ranger, to unpack the complex realiti...
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Season 7
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Episode 352
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1:12:30

Veteran Voices, Real Talk: Dan Horgan on Entrepreneurship, Advocacy & the Truth About Parade Deck
What happens when veterans stand up—not just for their businesses, but for each other?In this episode of Security Halt!, host Deny Caballero reconnects with Dan Horgan, veteran, law enforcement officer, and founder of Arrow and ...
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Season 7
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Episode 351
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1:31:27

From Air Force to FKTea: Kevin Shears on Wellness, Purpose, and Building a Brand
In this episode of Security Halt!, host Deny Caballero sits down with Kevin Shears, one of the founders of FKTea, to explore his powerful transition from the military to entrepreneurship. Kevin shares how his passion for health, nutrition, and ...
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Season 7
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Episode 350
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54:47

Green Beret Matt Weaver on PTS, Resilience & the Life-Changing Power of Community Support
Green Beret Matt Weaver Tried Everything—Until One Procedure Changed His Life | Security Halt! PodcastWhat if one procedure could help unlock healing after years of suffering?In this impactful episode of Security Halt!, host Deny ...
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Season 7
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Episode 349
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56:19

From MLB to Hero: Todd Blyleven on Trauma, Faith & Stepping Into the Fire During the Las Vegas Shooting
What does it mean to be a protector—on and off the field?In this unforgettable episode of Security Halt!, host Deny Caballero sits down with Todd Blyleven, former Major League Baseball player turned real-life hero, to t...
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Season 7
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Episode 348
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1:08:27

From War to Wellness: Tyler Heisey on Marines, Mental Health & Healing Through Purpose
What happens when the uniform comes off—but the war doesn’t end in your mind?In this powerful episode of Security Halt!, host Deny Caballero sits down with Tyler Heisey, a U.S. Marine veteran, mental health advocate, and now...
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Season 7
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Episode 347
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55:27

From Panama to the Special Forces: How Jristos "T.J." Tjonajong Found Strength Through Struggle
From surviving the chaos of the Noriega regime in Panama to earning his place in the U.S. Special Forces, Jristos T.J. Tjonajong’s journey is a powerful story of grit, identity, and brotherhood.In this inspiring episode of <...
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Season 7
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Episode 346
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56:27

Green Beret Turned Entrepreneur: Herb Thompson on Marriage, Mental Health & Starting Over After Service
In this inspiring episode of Security Halt!, we sit down with Herb Thompson—former Green Beret, best-selling author, speaker, and entrepreneur—as he takes us through the raw, unfiltered journey of transitioning from military service to...
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Season 7
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Episode 345
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50:33

Military Exposure, Clean Living & Plant Medicine: Chris CT Thompson on Healing from the Inside Out
Could what you put on your skin and in your body be silently sabotaging your health?In this eye-opening episode of Security Halt!, host Deny Caballero welcomes Chris “CT” Thompson, a veteran turned wellness warrior, to discuss the hidden...
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Season 7
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Episode 344
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59:18

Matt “Rendar” Klein’s Journey Through Service, Sketching, and Veteran Advocacy
What happens when duty calls—and never stops? In this gripping episode of Security Halt!, we sit down with Matthew Klein, a post-9/11 military veteran, NYPD officer, and forensic sketch artist, to explore a life defined by service, creativity, ...
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Season 7
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Episode 343
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49:26

Eric Gilgenast: Building Businesses with Integrity, Craftsmanship & Purpose
Is your business built to last—or built to chase shortcuts? In this powerful episode of the Security Halt! Podcast, we explore the soul of entrepreneurship through the lens of craftsmanship, integrity, and fair pricing.Join host...
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Season 7
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Episode 342
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59:09

Zach Bitter on Running 100 Miles & the Mental Edge of Ultra Endurance
How far can your mind—and body—go? In this episode of the Security Halt! Podcast, host Deny Caballero sits down with legendary ultra-endurance athlete Zach Bitter to explore what it really takes to push the human body beyond its limits.F...
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Season 7
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Episode 341
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45:48

From Green Beret to Community Hero: Jeremiah Wilbur's Inspiring Journey
Join us on this riveting episode of the Security Halt! Podcast as we delve into the extraordinary life of Jeremiah Wilbur. From a tough upbringing in Montana to the elite ranks of a Green Beret and drill sergeant, Jeremiah's story is one of res...
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Season 7
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Episode 340
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1:17:04

From Green Beret to Firefighter: Zachary Garner on Resilience, Epilepsy, and Faith
In this inspiring episode of Security Halt!, host Deny Caballero sits down with Green Beret veteran and firefighter Zachary Garner to explore his extraordinary journey of resilience, faith, and personal growth. From the battlefield to ...
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Season 7
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Episode 339
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1:15:11

From Soldier to Songwriter: Michael Allen on Fatherhood, Music, and Mental Health
In this powerful episode of Security Halt!, host Deny Caballero sits down with Michael Allen to explore the intersections of fatherhood, music, and military life. Michael opens up about the challenges of becoming a new parent while navigating t...
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Season 7
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Episode 338
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47:07

Green Beret Cody Halfpop: From the Battlefield to Healing Veterans
In this powerful episode of Security Halt!, host Deny Caballero sits down with Green Beret Cody Halfpop to share his incredible journey through military service, Special Forces selection, and life after the uniform. Cody opens up about the grit...
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Season 7
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Episode 337
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56:00

From Soldier to CEO: Michael R. Rodríguez on Legacy, Leadership & the GWOT Memorial
In this powerful episode of Security Halt!, we sit down with Michael R. Rodríguez, President and CEO of the Global War on Terrorism Memorial Foundation. Michael shares his inspiring journey from military service and recovery to leading...
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Season 7
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Episode 336
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