What it's really like to go to war | Colton Hill & Matt Spalding

In this episode we sat down Matt Spalding and Colton Hill. They opened up about their military journeys, the challenges of leadership in combat, and how the weight of service shapes them as men, fathers, and leaders. Whether you’re a veteran, civilian, or just curious about the mindset behind military service, you’ll find deep insights and raw honesty here. Topics we discussed: ✅ Transitioning from civilian life to combat ✅ The intense experiences of medics in the field ✅ Balancing family and deployment ✅ The impact of leadership and camaraderie ✅ The internal battles we all face to be “good enough”   00:00 – Intro: Who Are Matt & Colton? 1:15 – Early Military Influences and Joining Up 4:30 – First Deployment Experiences & Lessons Learned 8:45 – Medics in Action: The Power of Staying Calm 14:20 – Facing Mortality & Focusing on the Mission 19:05 – Balancing Fatherhood & Combat Mindset 23:40 – Leadership in High-Stress Situations 29:10 – The “Never Good Enough” Mentality 33:00 – Loyalty, Brotherhood & Self-Reflection 39:00 – Transitioning from War to Civilian Life 43:15 – Final Takeaways: Living with Purpose   Follow Matt : https://www.instagram.com/matt_spalding_/ Follow Colton : https://www.instagram.com/colton_hill0318b/   Powered by Core Medical Group Join the Core Medical Group family today! For more information, visit: https://coremedicalgrp.com/ Follow the podcast : https://www.instagram.com/thesidneygordon.podcast/ Follow Core Medical Group: https://www.instagram.com/coremedhrt