The Mark Divine Show
by Mark Divine
Mark Divine is the founder of SEALFIT and Unbeatable Mind. Mark is a Retired Navy SEAL Commander, NYT Best Selling author, speaker and entrepreneur. The podcast deals with a wide variety of subjects, from philosophical, emotional and meta-physical to self defense, fitness and elite physical performance. They all form a part of Mark's 5 mountain training path to develop your Mental, Physical, Emotional, Intuitive, and Kokoro (Heart) self. Find out more at unbeatableleader.com.
Episodes
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From Loss to Legacy: Sean Lake on Friendship, Resilience, and Building BUBS Naturals
Sean Lake and I have known each other since 2007, when he and my good friend and former Navy SEAL Glen Doherty walked onto the SEALFIT Grinder in Encinitas. What followed were years of hard training, experimentation, friendship, and some unforgettable experiences that helped shape the early days…
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Richard A. Moore: What Four Decades of Leadership Teaches You About Risk, Trust, and Change
Leadership principles may endure, but the environment in which we apply them never stops changing. In this episode of the Mark Divine Show, I sit down with Richard A. “Rick” Moore, whose leadership experience stretches from Vietnam and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to four decades in…
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The Missing Element of High Performance with Randy Lyman
Success can be built through knowledge, hard work, and relentless execution. But those strengths alone don’t necessarily create fulfillment, connection, or exceptional leadership. In this episode of the Mark Divine Show, I sit down with Randy Lyman, author of The Third Element and The Emotional...
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Can We Actually Age Better? Regan Archibald on the Future of Longevity
What if the goal of longevity isn’t simply living longer, but remaining strong, capable, mentally sharp, and engaged as you age? In this episode of the Mark Divine Show, I sit down with Regan Archibald, founder of Ageless Future, to explore how personalized medicine, emerging therapies, and the...
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From Trauma to Post-Traumatic Growth with Dr. Edith Shiro
Trauma doesn’t always look like someone falling apart. Sometimes it can hide behind achievement, relentless ambition, risk-taking, and the drive to keep doing more. In this episode of the Mark Divine Show, I sit down with clinical psychologist Dr. Edith Shiro to explore post-traumatic growth and...
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What We’re Still Getting Wrong About Concussions with Dr. Teena Shetty
A concussion can affect far more than memory or concentration. It can change sleep, mood, physical function, personality, and even how someone experiences their own identity. In this episode of the Mark Divine Show, I sit down with neurologist and concussion expert Dr. Teena Shetty to explore why...
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Ben Greenfield on What Happens When the Pursuit of More Stops Being Enough
What happens when becoming stronger, faster, healthier, and more optimized is no longer enough? In this episode of the Mark Divine Show, I reconnect with my longtime friend Ben Greenfield for a conversation that moves beyond biohacking and peak performance into the deeper question of what all…
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Leading in Chaos with Amy Elizabeth Fox: The Inner Skills Leaders Need Now
What kind of leader do you need to become when knowledge and experience alone are no longer enough? In this episode of the Mark Divine Show, I sit down with Amy Elizabeth Fox to explore the deeper inner development leaders need to navigate a world of accelerating change, uncertainty, and...
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Jason Stacy: How the World’s Best Perform Under Pressure
What separates elite performers when talent and skill are no longer enough? In this episode of the Mark Divine Show, I sit down with high-performance coach Jason Stacy to explore what actually happens when the pressure is on and why the work you do before those moments determines who shows up...
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Sheepdog Strong: The Complete Architecture
If the worst day of your life showed up right now, who would show up in your body? Would it be someone who already knows what they stand for, or someone trying to figure it all out under the worst possible conditions? In this epic finale of the Sheepdog Strong series, retired Navy SEAL Commander...
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Sheepdog Skill: Self-Regulation
What happens when the person in charge completely freezes under extreme pressure? In this episode of the Mark Divine Show, retired Navy SEAL Commander Mark Divine unpacks the ultimate governor of your performance: Self-Regulation. As the second-to-last skill in the Sheepdog Strong series,...
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Sheepdog Skill: Judgment
What is the true cost of letting external pressure override your gut? In this episode of the Mark Divine Show, retired Navy SEAL Commander Mark Divine unpacks the critical skill of Judgment—the ultimate point of integration where composure, clarity, and wisdom translate into a single, decisive...
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Sheepdog Skill: Composure
What happens when panic becomes a death sentence? In this episode of the Mark Divine Show, retired Navy SEAL Commander Mark Divine unpacks the eighth core skill in the Sheepdog Strong series: Composure. Discover why true composure is not about putting on a "stoic mask" to hide inner turmoil, but...
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Sheepdog Skill: Attention Control
What is your most valuable resource in a chaotic world? In this episode of the Mark Divine Show, retired Navy SEAL Commander Mark Divine unpacks the seventh core skill in the Sheepdog Strong series: Attention Control. Discover how to protect your cognitive bandwidth in a modern "attention…
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Sheepdog Skill: Perspective Holding
What happens to your decision-making when extreme stress forces you into tunnel vision? In this episode of the Mark Divine Show, retired Navy SEAL Commander Mark Divine unpacks the sixth core skill in the Sheepdog Strong series: Perspective Holding. While clarity keeps your mind functional under...
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Sheepdog Skill: Flexibility
Is mental toughness really about being unbreakable, or is true strength found in yielding? In this episode of the Mark Divine Show, retired Navy SEAL Commander Mark Divine explores the critical Sheepdog skill of Flexibility. Discover why the rigid "oak tree" mindset is ultimately fragile when…
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Sheepdog Skill: Adaptability
What happens when your perfect plan falls apart? In this episode of the Mark Divine Show, retired Navy SEAL Commander Mark Divine unpacks the critical Sheepdog skill of Adaptability. Moving beyond the reality that "no plan survives contact with the enemy," Mark explains why true adaptability is…
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Sheepdog Skill: Wisdom
What is the difference between what you can do and what you should do? In this episode of the Mark Divine Show, retired Navy SEAL Commander Mark Divine explores the third core skill in the Sheepdog Strong series: Wisdom. Discover why intelligence and experience are not the same as true wisdom…
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Sheepdog Skill: Clarity Under Pressure
How do you keep your mind functional when panic sets in? In this episode of the Mark Divine Show, retired Navy SEAL Commander Mark Divine unpacks the second core skill in the Sheepdog Strong series: Clarity Under Pressure. Learn the biological reality of what happens to your brain under extreme...
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Sheepdog Skill: Command Presence
What does it take to project true authority before you even speak a word? Welcome to Part Two of the Sheepdog Strong series on the Mark Divine Show, where retired Navy SEAL Commander Mark Divine shifts from building internal attributes to forging ten core internal skills, starting with Command...
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Sheepdog Strong: Choosing and Moving Without Hesitation
What is the true cost of hesitation? In the powerful conclusion to the Sheepdog Strong attribute series (Episode 10), retired Navy SEAL Commander Mark Divine breaks down the ultimate conversion mechanism: Decisiveness. Discover why delay is never neutral and how waiting for perfect conditions can...
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Sheepdog Strong: What Happens When You Get Knocked Down
Does the perfect, unbreakable warrior really exist? In episode 9 of the Sheepdog Strong series, retired Navy SEAL Commander Mark Divine shatters the myth of the person who never breaks. Discover why true resilience isn't about ignoring pain, but building the inner architecture to absorb a hit,...
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Sheepdog Strong: Discipline Turns Ethos Into Action
What does it take to turn your core values into consistent action? In this episode of the Mark Divine Show, retired Navy SEAL Commander Mark Divine unpacks the vital attribute of Discipline in the "Sheepdog Strong" series. Moving beyond the cliché of "discipline equals freedom," Mark reveals how...
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Sheepdog Strong: Who Are You When No One is Watching?
In this episode of the Mark Divine Show, retired Navy SEAL Commander Mark Divine dives into the foundational attribute of the Sheepdog Strong series: Integrity. Discover why true integrity isn't about perfection, but about "congruence"—the strict alignment between what you say, believe, and...
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Sheepdog Strong: Who Can Count on You 10 Years From Now
What does it mean to build dedication for the long haul? In this episode of the Mark Divine Show, former Navy SEAL Commander Mark Divine explores the core attribute of dedication in the "Sheepdog Strong" series. Discover why true dedication is a sustained commitment to a cause greater than...
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Sheepdog Strong: How Leaders Stay Locked on the Mission
Why did a successful Wall Street executive walk away from his secure corporate career to endure the grueling torture of Navy SEAL training? In this episode, former Navy SEAL Commander Mark Divine reveals the crucial difference between merely surviving the grind (persistence) and actually reaching...
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Sheepdog Strong: Who Keeps Going When It Gets Quiet
Anyone can push through a single hard moment when adrenaline kicks in, but what do you do when the feeling fades and the real grind sets in? Join former Navy SEAL Commander Mark Divine as he reveals how to build the ultimate pillar of mental toughness: Persistence. While courage gets you on your...
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Sheepdog Strong: How Leaders Act When Fear Shows Up
Most people think courage means fearlessness, but if you are waiting to feel fearless before you act, you are going to be waiting a long time. In this episode, former Navy SEAL Commander Mark Divine explains why true courage is not the absence of fear, but the trained ability to acknowledge it…
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Sheepdog Strong: Build Your Ethos Before the Crisis Hits
When chaos hits and your options narrow, you don't get to decide who you want to be in that exact moment, you have to act from who you already are. In this episode, former Navy SEAL Commander Mark Divine explains why even the best physical or tactical skills will predictably crash under pressure…
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Sheepdog Strong: How to Lead in an AI-Driven VUCA World
In a world of constant volatility amplified by AI, relying on last year's leadership playbook is a recipe for disaster. Are you leading your team with alert awareness, or are you stuck in "Condition White"—distracted, scrolling your phone, and oblivious to the next crisis? In this solo episode of...
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NASA Astronaut: How to Rebuild Belief, Master Your Mind, and Reopen Doors You Thought Were Closed | Anil Menon
What happens when your lifelong dream slips through your fingers—and you believe the door has permanently closed? In this powerful episode of The Mark Divine Show, NASA astronaut Anil Menon shares the untold story behind his journey to space—from repeated rejection, self-doubt, and believing the...
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How To Choose Hope When Life Breaks You (The Science of Resilience & Belonging) | Dr. Robyne Hanley-Dafoe
What do you do when hope feels completely out of reach? In this episode of The Mark Divine Show, Mark sits down with Dr. Robyne Hanley-Dafoe, award-winning resilience researcher, educator, and known globally as The Hope Scientist, to unpack what hope really is—and why it’s not just wishful...
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Mindfulness Expert: Heal Your Nervous System With This One Mindfulness Practice | Dr. Jeanie Iberlin
Stress is preventing learning, leadership, and healing—and most people don’t know why. In this episode of The Mark Divine Show, Dr. Jeannie Iberlin—transformational coach, former school administrator, and author of The Unbelievable Power of Feelings—explains why mindfulness isn’t about escaping...
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The Purpose Pivot Embracing Vulnerability, Intuition, and Purpose with Melissa Gonzalez
What happens when high performers ignore their body, suppress vulnerability, and power through for too long? In this episode of The Mark Divine Show, entrepreneur and author Melissa Gonzalez shares the pivotal moment that forced her to rethink leadership, success, and wellbeing. After years on…
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Building Big Trust with Dr. Shade Zahrai: Unleashing Potential and Overcoming Self-Doubt
Most people think confidence comes from success. In reality, confidence comes from self-trust—and most people never learn how to build it. In this episode of The Mark Divine Show, Mark sits down with Shadé Zahrai, award-winning leadership strategist, Harvard-trained researcher, and author of Big...
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Positive Intelligence Expert: Why Your Mind Keeps Sabotaging You (And How to Rewire It For Peak Performance)
Most people believe insight alone creates transformation. But insight without daily practice fades—and self-sabotage takes over. In this episode of The Mark Divine Show, Mark sits down with Shirzad Chamine, New York Times bestselling author of Positive Intelligence and one of the world’s leading...
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How to Build Unbreakable Resilience When Everything Feels Uncertain (With Bill Murphy)
Mark Divine and Bill Murphy share insights on cultivating a warrior mindset and building mental toughness, essential for effective leadership strategies. This episode explores the principles of navy seal leadership and how to embrace resilience training. Discover how to integrate high performance...
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Cody Lakevold How to Reclaim Your Health, Purpose, and Brotherhood After Trauma
What happens when life takes everything from you—and you’re forced to decide who you become next? In this deeply moving conversation, Mark Divine sits down with Cody Lakefield, co-founder of Long Ship Men and Look Health, to explore the intersection of trauma, healing, proactive health,...
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Scott Britton Explains Why Achievement Without Awakening Leaves You Broken
Become Unbeatable! Join The Unbeatable Leader Challenge: https://unbeatableleader.com/products/two-day-opt-in In this deeply honest conversation, Mark Divine sits down with entrepreneur, consciousness leader, and author Scott Britton to explore the missing link between success, fulfillment, and...
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Navy SEAL Health Performance Specialist Reveals The One Secret Elite Performers Never Talk About
Most people think performance is about more reps, more data, more tech, or more intensity. But according to human performance educator Rob Wilson, the truth is far more uncomfortable: most elite performers don’t actually understand their own bodies, identities, or inner signals—and it’s costing...
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Lori Woodley: The Hidden Skill Every Parent and Leader Is Getting Wrong (And How To Get It Right)
Unlock your full potential and lead with courage, clarity, and purpose—join The Unbeatable Tribe and become truly unbeatable in life and leadership: https://www.skool.com/unbeatable-mastery-tribe/about?ref=1a923afc32cd46168547585c83eea4ad Most people think they communicate well. Most people think...
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Navy SEAL Veteran Brent Gleeson: What Happens If You Never Give Up
📩 Subscribe to Mark Divine's Divine Inspiration Newsletter: Get weekly insights on mental toughness, leadership, and personal mastery: https://my.sowtoharvest.io/v2/preview/OoBpPGFRHt0CVnOZ0Fo0 🏛 Join The Unbeatable Tribe on Skool Train with Mark Divine and a community of leaders committed to...
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The Truth About Pain, Performance & Recovery That No One Is Talking About with Dr. Matt Fontaine
In this conversation, Mark Divine sits down with Dr. Matt Fontaine — chiropractor, performance expert, and author of Only One Body — to uncover the truth about pain, injury, strength, and what actually creates long-term physical performance. This episode cuts through the noise. No hype. No...
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How To Be Bold And Courageous with Ranjay Gulati
In this insightful episode of The Mark Divine Show, Mark is joined by Ranjay Gulati, a renowned Harvard Business School professor and influential business thinker. Together, they explore the true meaning of courage, debunking Hollywood stereotypes and discussing insights from significant figures...
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Unlocking the Power of Art: Transformative Tools for Conscious Young Leaders with Rafael McMaster
200,000+ leaders have become unbeatable with my elite leadership operating system, will you be the next? Join The Unbeatable Leader Challenge Today: https://www.unbeatableleader.com In this episode of the Mark Divine Show, host Mark Divine welcomes Rafael McMaster, a visionary creative director…
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Curtis Morely Reveals The Secret To Pushing Through Hard Times
200,000+ leaders have become unbeatable with my operating system, will you be the next? Join The Unbeatable Leader Challenge Today: https://www.unbeatableleader.com In this episode of the Mark Divine Show, Mark Divine interviews Curtis Morley, Wall Street Journal bestselling author, entrepreneur,...
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Unlock Inner Peace: Essential Practices for Leaders Under Pressure
Continue your journey with a like-minded tribe committed to growth, accountability, and service. Join Today: https://www.skool.com/unbeatable-foundations-tribe/about?ref=1a923afc32cd46168547585c83eea4ad Podcast Highlights: Most entrepreneurs and leaders focus on external achievement and hustle…
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The Real Reason You’re Still Addicted (It’s Not What You Think)
Unlock your full potential and lead with courage, clarity, and purpose—join the Unbeatable Mastery Tribe and master the Five Mountains to become truly unbeatable in life and leadership. Join for free for 7 days: Unbeatable Mastery Tribe Podcast Highlights: In this episode of the Mark Divine Show,...
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Why High Achievers Secretly Feel Miserable (And How to Fix It)
Did you miss the last Unbeatable Leader Challenge?! You can still still register for the next one starting on October 13, 2025 Join Today: https://www.unbeatableleader.com Podcast Highlights: Most people think that outward success means inner peace, but in this episode I show you that even high...
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PR Expert Anna Crowe Drops BIG TRUTH About Authenticity in PR
200,000+ leaders have become unbeatable with my operating system, will you be the next? Join The Unbeatable Leader Challenge Today: https://www.unbeatableleader.com Unlock your next level of strength, clarity, and resilience. Join the Unbeatable Mastery Tribe on Skool and train your mind, body…
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About this show
Mark Divine is the founder of SEALFIT and Unbeatable Mind. Mark is a Retired Navy SEAL Commander, NYT Best Selling author, speaker and entrepreneur. The podcast deals with a wide variety of subjects, from philosophical, emotional and meta-physical to self defense, fitness and elite physical performance. They all form a part of Mark's 5 mountain training path to develop your Mental, Physical, Emotional, Intuitive, and Kokoro (Heart) self. Find out more at unbeatableleader.com.
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