#78: Ryan Richardson - USMC Force Reconnaissance and Scout Sniper Platoon Commander, Combat Veteran, Cowboy

Ryan Richardson joins us not only as a Marine, combat veteran and advocate for Heroes and Horses. He's also a fan of the show!  Ryan and I discuss his upbringing before deep-diving into his time in the Middle East as a United States Marine and the subsequent mental challenges he faced. We wrap on how Heroes and Horses has been a life-changing experience. Enjoy! Links: Visit us online at www.TheCowboyPerspective.com Heroes and Horses Dr. Mark Gordon on Joe Rogan Man's search for meaning by Viktor Frankl Topics: (2:54) - Ryan's childhood and upbringing (8:43) - Thoughts on swearing, parenting, and marriage (14:34) - Ryan's time in the Marines & getting married young (15:52) - Did 9/11 play a major role in you joining up? (17:45) - Life in the Marines (41:00) - What it feels like being in a war zone & stories from Iraq (1:07:02) - Life after the military and PTSD (1:21:33) - Heroes and Horses (1:58:46) - What do you think your kids will think about the work you've done in 20 years? (2:07:29) - How do you not drift away from the habits built at H&H? (2:09:14) - Wrap up & final thoughts The Cowboy Perspective is produced by Johnny Podcasts & Root and Roam.