Episode Details

A SEAL Team 6 operator’s path from the Bin Laden raid to recovery reveals how trauma, sobriety, and purpose can rebuild a life. In this condensed Shawn Ryan Show recap, Shawn Ryan talks with Alex West about BUD/S, Dev Group, Operation Neptune Spear, the Black Hawk crash, and the emotional aftermath of war. You’ll hear how childhood exposure to his father’s PTSD shaped his interest in mental health, why surf therapy and One More Wave became lifelines for wounded veterans, and how ibogaine, treatment, and therapy helped him overcome alcoholism and suicidal ideation. This summary distills the full-length conversation into a quick listen so you can get the key insights in minutes. Listen now to get the key ideas in minutes.