Why Strength Is Showing Weakness | Tyler Grey and AJ Buckley

AJ Buckley and former Special Operations soldier Tyler Grey open up about the mental battles behind success, the cost of masculinity, and why Hollywood might be the most influential psychological operation in history. Along with Colton Hill, they explore the importance of vulnerability, brotherhood, and using personal pain to help others heal. From living in a car with $30 to landing a seven-year TV contract, to revealing the raw truth behind veteran suicide and post-service identity crises—this conversation will change how you think about strength, storytelling, and service.   Follow AJ : https://www.instagram.com/ajbuckley Follow Tyler : https://www.instagram.com/tyleragrey/ 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 00:00 – Introduction 01:00 – The illusion of safety nets in early life 03:15 – Meeting through a veterans’ foundation event 06:50 – AJ’s early struggles in LA and living in his car 10:20 – Defining success without a dollar amount 12:35 – The moment AJ’s life changed with CSI: NY 16:00 – Tyler Gray on military life vs. Hollywood 18:15 – Why Hollywood is the world’s biggest PsyOp 21:50 – Responsibility in storytelling about veterans 24:45 – AJ on Tyler’s directorial debut and calm under pressure 28:00 – The creation of “Two Fake SEALs” 30:10 – Vulnerability as strength: military and mental health 34:30 – Why veterans struggle to ask for help 36:55 – Colton’s turning point: Realizing the impact of sharing 39:40 – Strength vs. weakness and redefining masculinity 42:00 – “I’m not a real SEAL”: Humor, healing, and identity 44:20 – On-set stories, fan reactions, and playing Texan 48:15 – Big plans for Two Fake SEALs podcast + tour 50:30 – Creating purpose through storytelling and connection