Ep 28: Your Capacity is Limitless with Ben Seekell

Send us Fan MailBio – Ben Seekell is an active-duty Chief Master Sergeant in the United States Air Force and recipient of the Purple Heart, which is the oldest Military Decoration and given to those who are wounded or killed while fighting the nation’s wars. The Purple Heart is a solemn distinction and means a service member has greatly sacrificed themselves, or paid the ultimate price, while in the line of duty.Show NotesLife BalanceLife before the military and where he was during 9/11 Fateful day of May 8, 2011 and recalling the entire day prior to the mission View of the word perspective Childhood memory that helped him persevere during this time What society can do to help heal invisible wounds Perseverance being taught Where a Purple Heart Recipient gets his mental toughness from Words of wisdom to share with other people that lost limbs and advice to families Unexpected sources of help that kept him going  Life Starting over after May 8, 2011 Turning personal tragedy into triumph  Naming chapters in a book about his life  Something new he learned about himself since 2011 that has improved his life Daily Rituals A new belief and behavior that has helped his life most What he conveys to people FUNNIEST THING Ben has told a child when asked about his leg  Support the showConnect with Passing The Torch: Facebook and IG: @torchmartinMore Amazing Stories:Episode 41: Lee Ellis – Freeing You From Bond That Make You InsecureEpisode 81: Kurt Warner – Perseverance, Humility, and Lighting the Way Episode 90: Michelle 'MACE' Curran – How to Turn Fear into Fuel------------© 2026 TORCH LEAP®, LLC. All rights reserved.