Jocko Podcast 398: Storming into Conflict Zones and Protecting. W/ Former Navy Seal, Ephraim Mattos.

Ephraim Mattos is the founder of Stronghold Rescue & Relief, a non-profit organization that protects and cares for families in conflict zones.

He is a former Navy SEAL, and the author of “City of Death: Humanitarian Warriors in the Battle of Mosul”.

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[jeremusmaximus]

This episode reminds me of the early jocko podcasts.

"In order to love the light, you must know the darkness."

[yomamasman]

Since he isn’t in the navy anymore, this man deserves the Medal of Heroism. If he was a Seal I wouldn’t be surprised he gets the Medal of Honor, this man deserves it. God bless him

[Guadalupe_Lupe]

I first heard about Ephraim Mattos from the video MrBallen made. It’s awesome Jocko brought him on the podcast! Man has an awesome story

[toRespectReggae]

Saw the video of him getting shot. Dude stands right up and keeps moving. What a boss. That city is demolished too. What a stud

[clatonbigsby]

This guy has one of the most remarkable amazing experiences and is doing great things for people his story must get out to more

[MrTMS]

So glad you had Ephraim on the podcast. Read this book three years ago and just re-read it before listening. SO GOOD!

[EK-hpio]

The 2 little girls who almost got shot. How gut wrenching. I have a daughter and this brought chills down my spine.

[joonbu]

Thx for Highlighting this hero Jocko.. I've been following and a supporter of Stronghold for a few years. This guy is a national treasure.

[Johnsonc]

This is gonna be a DAMN GOOD SHOW! Damn good show!

[joanneblack]

Jocko: "No drumbeats?"
Ephraim: "True story."
💯😂💯

[maverick]

Incredible heroism is on full display in the footage of Mr. Mattos being shot in the leg and nearly ran over by a tank as he was providing cover during the rescue of a young Iraqi girl. God bless you Mr. Mattos for your bravery and selflessness.

[jgraemec]

Haven't listened to a bad Jocko podcast yet, but this one is gold.

[Sanfu]

9:29

Oh my goodness. We went to the same church and school and everything. I don’t know Ephraim personally but I knew about him, the guy that joined the Navy Seals.

And I met his brother Zeb at the time. Zeb was doing a lot of Christian missionary work for a while with an organization traveling to different countries.

My mind is so blown right now I almost feel like I’m not sure if I should say anything hahaha.

[brett]

I believe the point in broadening your vision is referencing your ability to literally change the focus of your eyeballs such that your eyes aren’t fixated on a single point, but you’ve essentially changed your vision to a more peripheral focus. This produces a relaxed feeling in the mind, the animal brain that is in “survival mode” when the eyeballs are focused has a chance to relax and you can enter a deeper state of meditative thought.

Thanks for the great interview.

[phettywappharmaceuticalsll]

This was my favorite interview. I can’t imagine going through buds with gastrointestinal problems

[AlphaChimpEnergy]

I worked 3rd shift at McDonald’s.

Jocko: get some!

I smiled ear to ear chuckling!

[theunsh]

Goosebumps at about 2:14 mark. These guys are legend!!!!

[sharphomesolutions]

Great episode and worth the five year wait.

He wasn’t ready until now to tell that story.

[rastgo]

It'll awesome to see Shwan Rayan on the show. Very awesome combination 😅

[Personanongrata]

Lucky number 14! Jocko for POTUS!!! 🇺🇸💯💪🏻