EPISODE · Sep 1, 2026 · 1H 33M
12 Years a Navy SEAL: Hell Week, Iraq, and Life After Combat with Alex Rogers
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In this episode of North Idaho Experience, Seth and Eric sit down with Alex Rogers, a 12-year Navy SEAL veteran, to talk about what it actually takes to earn the Trident — and what it costs.Alex walks through his path from a small-town kid with no military background to BUD/S training, where his class broke the record for most dropouts (DORs) in Hell Week. He shares a raw account of his first deployment to Iraq, including a firefight within 18 hours of landing and a moment that changed how he sees the value of human life. He also opens up about losing teammates, the identity crisis that hits veterans after their service ends, and how jiu-jitsu, faith, and his personal "5F Framework" — Faith, Family, Fitness, Finances, Future — helped him rebuild his life as a coach.This is an unfiltered conversation about combat, mental resilience, and what it really means to transition from warrior to civilian.In this episode: • What BUD/S and Hell Week are actually like, and why so many quit • The reality of deploying to Iraq and the moment life-and-death stakes became real • How Alex rebuilt his identity through faith, jiu-jitsu, and coaching after leaving the SEALsFollow North Idaho Experience for more interviews with veterans, entrepreneurs, and North Idaho locals.👤 Connect with Alex Rogers Coachinghttps://alexrogerscoaching.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/northidahoexperience/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/northidahoexperienceYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHz9XczupyJ93VRtqfQEW-gFor the most up-to-date real estate listings check out our North Idaho Experience mobile app - click above to start searching today!https://apps.apple.com/us/app/north-idaho-experience/id6755906887Grab our Relocation Guide: https://sholink.to/RelocationYour Ultimate Selling Game Plan guide: https://sholink.to/Sellerguide💼 Interested in sponsoring a future episode or collaborating with us?Email us at [email protected] 🛠 For Real Estate Services or Questions:Contact us at [email protected]: 208-618-4421Sponsored by:North Idaho Arms, LLC4013 West Riverbend Avenue, Post Falls, Idaho 83854(208) [email protected]://northidahoarms.com/Finding Freedom Idaho INCEqual housing opportunity======
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In this episode of North Idaho Experience, Seth and Eric sit down with Alex Rogers, a 12-year Navy SEAL veteran, to talk about what it actually takes to earn the Trident — and what it costs. Alex walks through his path from a small-town kid with no military background to BUD/S training, where his class broke the record for most dropouts (DORs) in Hell Week. He shares a raw account of his first deployment to Iraq, including a firefight within 18 hours of landing and a moment that changed how h...
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12 Years a Navy SEAL: Hell Week, Iraq, and Life After Combat with Alex Rogers
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