Delta Force Operator: Venezuela Raid, Psychology of Killing & Billy Lavigne | Josh Burton

Josh Burton spent 23 years in U.S. Army Special Operations, serving in the 75th Ranger Regiment, Regimental Reconnaissance Detachment (RRD), and as a Delta Force Operator. Today, he’s the founder of Elevated Operator, which makes organic wellness products focused on enhancing mental well-being. In this interview, we cover the psychology of taking life and how it changed his outlook on humanity, the Maduro raid in Venezuela, Billy Lavigne, Syria, and the personal cost of war — including trauma, mental health, and what it takes to move forward.Show Sponsors:Upgrade your wardrobe and save on True Classic at https://trueclassic.com/DALTONFind your forever cookware @hexclad and get 10% off at https://hexclad.com/DALTONGo to https://hellofresh.com/DALTON10FM to Get 10 free meals + a free Zwilling Knife (a $144.99 value) on your third boxTry Tasty Gains Creatine Gummies- https://tastygains.com/products/bogo-c?ref=DALTONFISCHERJosh’s Links:Website: https://www.elevatedoperator.comIG: https://www.instagram.com/theelevatedoperator/00:00 | Intro02:00 | Shooting06:10 | Pistols08:22 | Funny Brent Tucker Story10:42 | Childhood29:17 | Profile The Unit Looks For31:01 | Ability to Switch Gears Mentally37:52 | Killing58:39 | RRD01:12:13 | First Kill01:33:55 | SEAL Team 601:45:32 | Big Missions in the News01:50:47 | Delta Selection02:06:02 | OTC02:18:13 | Skull & Brain When Shot02:22:14 | Hand to Hand02:25:46 | Intuition on Target02:31:21 | Dogs02:36:15 | Billy Lavigne03:05:15 | Venezuela/ Maduro Operation03:10:19 | Delta Revealed in the News Immidiately03:16:45 | CIA Intel03:24:20 | NY Post Article on Energy Weapon Used by Delta Force in Maduro Raid03:29:56 | Regime Change Implications03:41:52 | Syria03:51:41 | Mental Health04:18:36 | Elevated Operator04:26:18 | Outro