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
289 episodes
Nicholas Allen: Fitness, Sobriety & Mental Health After the Military
In this energizing episode of Security Halt!, host Deny Caballero reconnects with friend and fellow veteran Nicholas Allen for a wide-ranging conversation on the intersections of fitness, mental health, and personal development....
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Season 1
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Episode 299
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45:46
Todd Strader on TBI, Alcohol, and the Fight for Veteran Brain Health
In this powerful episode of Security Halt!, host Deny Caballero is joined by veteran and brain injury advocate Todd Strader for a raw and revealing conversation on the long-term effects of chronic blast exposure, alcohol use, and traum...
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Season 7
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Episode 298
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50:18
Eric Tansey on Life as a Veteran, Cop, & Author
What do late-night patrols, police academy chaos, and laugh-out-loud storytelling have in common? In this episode of Security Halt!, host Deny Caballero sits down with veteran, former law enforcement officer, and author Eric Tansey to ...
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Season 7
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Episode 297
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1:05:09
Jess Tandler: West Point, Infantry Leadership & Life After Service
In this empowering episode of Security Halt!, host Deny Caballero sits down with Jess Tandler—a West Point graduate, former infantry officer, and trailblazing female leader in the military. Jess shares her raw and inspiring journey thr...
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Season 7
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Episode 296
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1:20:55
From Marine to Navy SEAL: Tommy Richardson on Faith, Combat & Resilience
In this powerful episode of Security Halt!, host Deny Caballero is joined by Marine Corps veteran and former Navy SEAL, Tommy Richardson. From overcoming childhood bullying to serving in some of the world’s most elite combat units, Tom...
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Season 7
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Episode 295
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50:29
Dr. Leah Kaylor, Ph.D., MSCP: Mastering Sleep for Peak Mental Health
In this powerful episode of Security Halt!, host Deny Caballero sits down with Dr. Leah Kaylor, Ph.D., MSCP, a leading expert in sleep science and mental health, to uncover the critical role of sleep in optimizing mental health, cognit...
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Season 7
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Episode 294
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51:12
Chuck Ritter on mastering Leadership and Overcoming Failure
In this powerful episode of Security Halt!, Deny Caballero sits down with Charles "Chuck" Ritter to dive deep into the fundamentals of military leadership, mastering the basics, and the transition from junior to senior NCO roles in Spe...
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Season 7
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Episode 293
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53:44
From Special Operations to Medical School: Ricky Ditzel Jr. on Leadership, Identity & the SOF to SOM Journey
What does it take for a Special Operations veteran to transition from battlefield leadership to becoming a future leader in medicine?In this compelling episode of Security Halt!, host Deny Caballero sits down with Ricky Ditzel Jr., a for...
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Season 7
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Episode 292
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1:01:41
Psychedelics, Pain & Purpose: Diego Ugalde on 5-MeO-DMT, Ego Death, and the Path to Healing
What happens when a Special Operations veteran confronts ego death, suffering, and healing through psychedelics?In this deeply introspective episode of Security Halt!, host Deny Caballero sits down with Diego Ugalde, who shares ...
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Season 7
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Episode 289
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54:38
Healing TBI & PTSD with HBOT: Green Beret Wren Murray on Recovery & Revival
What happens when a Green Beret turns patient, entrepreneur, and healing advocate?In this powerful episode of Security Halt!, host Deny Caballero sits down with Wren Murray, former Special Forces operator and founder of Revival ...
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Season 7
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Episode 290
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53:00
From Navy SEAL to French Foreign Legion: Taylor Cavanaugh on Self-Sabotage, Discipline, and Transformation
What happens when a Navy SEAL hits rock bottom and finds clarity in the chaos?In this gripping episode of the Security Halt! Podcast, Deny Caballero sits down with Taylor Cavanaugh, a former Navy SEAL turned French Foreign Legionnaire, t...
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Season 7
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Episode 289
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45:30
Is the future of food already broken — or are we just disconnected from it?
In this eye-opening episode of Security Halt!, host Deny Caballero sits down with Patrick Samuels — veteran entrepreneur, farmer, and advocate for sustainable agriculture — to unpack the hard truths behind the modern food industry....
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Season 7
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Episode 288
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52:12
What happens when military service ends — but the real battles begin at home?
In this episode of Security Halt!, host Deny Caballero sits down with Merrill Slepica — C-130 Gunner, veteran entrepreneur, and founder of Hammer 41 Leatherworks — to unpack the raw realities of life after the military....
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Season 7
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Episode 287
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1:17:48
Veteran Mindset Shift: Marriage, Masculinity, and Finding Purpose After the Military
What does it take for veterans to truly thrive after service? In this powerful episode of Security Halt!, host Deny Caballero sits down with George Hayworth — a former corporate professional turned men’s growth coach — to explore the h...
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Season 7
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Episode 286
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52:52
Climbing Kilimanjaro & Raising Resilient Kids | Joshua Skovlund on Veteran Mindset & Adventure
What does it take to summit Kilimanjaro — physically, mentally, and spiritually — while balancing the challenges of parenthood and veteran life?In this powerful episode of Security Halt!, Green Beret veteran Deny Caballero sit...
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Season 7
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Episode 285
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43:34
From Military to Entrepreneur: Building Team Easties
In this episode of Security Halt!, host Deny Caballero sits down with Jason Marks, a Special Operations veteran and founder of Team Easties an outdoors gear company, together they explore the intersection of entrepreneurship, military resilienc...
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Season 7
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Episode 284
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47:39
Olympian and Race car driver, AJ Muss: From Brain Trauma to Recovery & Racing
In this powerful episode of Security Halt!, host Deny Caballero sits down with Aaron "AJ" Muss, Olympic snowboarder and professional race car driver, to unpack a raw and transformative journey through brain trauma, addiction recovery, and elite...
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Season 7
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Episode 283
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54:28
Dino Garner on Mentorship, Innovation & PTSD Recovery: From Military Service to Scientific Discovery
From the Front Lines to the Lab: Dino Garner’s Extraordinary Journey of Service, Science, and SupportIn this captivating episode of Security Halt!, host Deny Caballero sits down with Dino Garner—veteran, innovator, author, and scientist—...
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Season 7
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Episode 282
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49:20
Ketamine Therapy & Conscious Healing: Christi Myers on PTSD, Purpose, and Mental Health Recovery
What if healing trauma required a shift in consciousness? In this powerful episode of Security Halt!, host Deny Caballero sits down with Christi Myers, a former emergency medicine professional turned ketamine therapy advocate. T...
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Season 7
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Episode 281
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59:46
Healing Together: Jay & Kaila Fain on Veteran Trauma, Love, and Resilience
What does it take to heal together after trauma? In this deeply moving episode of Security Halt!, host Deny Caballero is joined by Jay and Kaila Fain—a couple who have faced the raw realities of trauma, military service, and recover...
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Season 7
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Episode 280
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51:25
From Military Spouse to CEO: How Michelle Penczak Built a Business Empowering Families
Military spouses are often the unsung heroes of service—balancing life, family, and identity while navigating constant change. But what happens when one turns that challenge into a thriving business?In this empowering episode of Secu...
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Season 7
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Episode 279
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46:12
Jason McCoy on Archery Therapy, Faith & Healing
What happens when a Special Operations veteran finds healing through archery? In this powerful episode of Security Halt!, host Deny Caballero sits down with Jason McCoy, Air Force Veteran, advocate and founder of ENDEX Archery, a nonprofit orga...
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Season 7
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Episode 278
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44:21
From Burnout to Breakthrough: Navigating Growth, Responsibility & Mental Health in the Veteran Space
In this powerful episode of Security Halt!, hosts Deny Caballero and Gordon "Gordo" Hurley dive deep into the real-life challenges and victories that come with transitioning through different seasons of life—especially for veterans and creators...
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Season 7
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Episode 277
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44:25
Matt Ferry on Fishing, Sobriety & Veteran Mental Health
In this episode of Security Halt!, Deny Caballero sits down with Matt Ferry from Veterans Fishing to explore the power of community, vulnerability, and alternative healing methods in veteran recovery.Fishing as Therapy – How spendin...
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Season 7
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Episode 276
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49:34
Dr. James Engall on Blast Injuries, Brain Trauma & Training Safety
In this powerful episode of Security Halt!, Deny Caballero sits down with Dr. James Engall to discuss a critical but often-overlooked issue in military training—blast exposure and its long-term effects on brain health.🔹 The Sile...
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Season 7
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Episode 275
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47:59
