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EPISODE · Nov 21, 2025 · 53 MIN

The Human Side of Heroes: A Navy SEAL’s Journey Through Grit, Addiction & Recovery

from Security Halt! · host Deny Caballero

Let us know what you think!SPONSORED BY: TITAN SARMS, PRECISION WELLNESS GROUP, and THE SPECIAL FORCES FOUNDATIONIn this episode, Deny Caballero sits down with former Navy SEAL Zack Ferguson for a raw, vulnerable look at the realities behind the Trident. Zack shares his journey through BUD/S, the grit required to push through adversity, and the hidden struggles that followed—addiction, family challenges, identity loss, and the difficulty of transitioning out of the Teams. Together, they break down the importance of community, asking for help, and finding purpose after service. This conversation is a powerful reminder that even elite warriors are human—and healing starts with connection. 🎧 Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube 📲 Like, share, follow, and subscribe to support the mission and spread awareness   TITAN SARMSUse code: CDENNY10Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/titan_performance_llc/Website: https://www.titansarms.com  PURE LIBERTY LABSUse code: SECURITY_HALT_10Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/purelibertylabs/Website: https://purelibertylabs.com/ PRECISION WELLNESS GROUP  Use code: Security Halt Podcast 25Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/precisionwellnessgroup/Website: https://www.precisionwellnessgroup.com/  SPECIAL FORCES FOUNDATION Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/specialforcesfoundation_/ Website: https://specialforcesfoundation.org/ Request Help: https://specialforcesfoundation.org/get-support/ Instagram: @securityhaltX: @SecurityHaltTik Tok: @security.halt.podLinkedIn: Deny Caballero Follow Zack Today!Website: https://www.defensestrategies.us/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zackkferg/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Zackkferg/#YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@zackkfergHand crafted, custom work, military memorabilia or need something laser engraved? Connect with my good friend Eric Gilgenast.Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/haus_gilgenast_woodworks_main/Website: https://www.hausgilgenastwoodworks.com/SOF Heritage Designs Custom belt Buckles. Of the Regiment for the Regiment SOF-HD.Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sofhdesigns/ Support the showProduced by Security Halt Media

Let us know what you think! SPONSORED BY: TITAN SARMS, PRECISION WELLNESS GROUP, and THE SPECIAL FORCES FOUNDATION In this episode, Deny Caballero sits down with former Navy SEAL Zack Ferguson for a raw, vulnerable look at the realities behind the Trident. Zack shares his journey through BUD/S, the grit required to push through adversity, and the hidden struggles that followed—addiction, family challenges, identity loss, and the difficulty of transitioning out of the Teams. Together, they bre...

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