EPISODE · Jul 1, 2025 · 1H 12M
Cape Horn Tequila, Combat Rescue, and Veteran Grit – From PTSD to Purpose
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🔴 In this powerful episode of the North Idaho Experience, we sit down with Taylor Grieger and Adam Calusa—combat veterans, rescue swimmers, and co-founders of Cape Horn Tequila. You’ll hear Taylor’s gripping story of sailing around the treacherous Cape Horn, a two-year journey documented in the film Hell or High Seas, as he battled PTSD and rediscovered purpose.We cover combat rescue missions, adrenaline addiction, mental health, the science of PTSD, how outdoor adventure therapy is saving lives, and the founding of a veteran-owned tequila company that's now helping others heal.📍 Filmed in North Idaho | 🎙 Veteran-Owned Podcast👉 Watch the film “Hell or High Seas” on Amazon or Hulu🌐 Learn more: skeletoncrewadventures.org🎯 Top 3 Things You’ll LearnHow sailing Cape Horn became a metaphor and mission for PTSD recovery.Why real outdoor adventure therapy works—and how other countries are doing it better.What goes into making real, clean tequila (and how to test it).00:00:00 Intro: Cape Horn Tequila & Veteran Rescue Swimmers 00:02:42 Military Backstories: From Troubled Youth to Navy Heroes00:06:56 What Rescue Swimmers Really Do00:10:48 Intense Rescue Missions in Guam 00:16:34 Understanding PTSD: Why It Happens & How It Feels 00:20:23 The Science Behind PTSD and Recovery00:28:11 Humor, Trauma & Coping Mechanisms 00:32:06 The Origin of “Hell or High Seas” Documentary 00:38:18 Panama Canal Rescue & UK Adventure Therapy 00:46:29 Why the U.S. Needs Adventure Therapy for Veterans00:56:05 From Survival to Tequila: Founding Cape Horn 01:01:03 Tequila Tasting Tips & The Additive Test01:04:54 Skeleton Crew Adventures: How to Get Involved📍 Visit our website for more resources, real estate listings, and local content:https://northidahoexperience.com👤 Connect on IG with Hell or High Seashttps://www.instagram.com/hellorhighseas?igsh=MW12dm81ZW5vZGxmdA==Check out Cape Horn Tequila: https://www.capehorntequila.com/💼 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]: 208-618-4421Grab our Relocation Guide: https://northidahoexperience.com/homebuyer-guide/Your Ultimate Selling Game Plan guide: https://northidahoexperience.com/seller-guide/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 powerful episode of the North Idaho Experience, we sit down with Taylor Grieger and Adam Calusa—combat veterans, rescue swimmers, and co-founders of Cape Horn Tequila. You’ll hear Taylor’s gripping story of sailing around the treacherous Cape Horn, a two-year journey documented in the film Hell or High Seas, as he battled PTSD and rediscovered purpose. We cover combat rescue missions, adrenaline addiction, mental health, the science of PTSD, how outdoor adventure therapy is saving ...
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