From Marine to Navy SEAL: Fighting Depression, Finding Purpose & Becoming Unbreakable ft. Tommy Richardson

You’ve faced battles most men will never understand. But here, we don’t run from adversity — we weaponize it.
Welcome to the Battle Harder Podcast: where warriors, veterans, survivors, and leaders learn the tools to turn pain into progress.

In today’s episode, Coach Rob sits down with Tommy Richardson — former Marine, former Navy SEAL, Westside Barbell athlete, author, speaker, and elite-level strength coach.

This conversation is a masterclass on:

🔥 What it actually takes to become relentless
– Going through BUD/S at age 30
– Surviving hell week
– The mindset that refuses to die

🔥 Failing forward & overcoming suicidal darkness
Tommy opens up about childhood trauma, bullying, and the moment he nearly ended his life — and how faith, discipline, and purpose rebuilt him into the man he is today.

🔥 Masculinity, strength, and becoming a dangerous but controlled man
– Why modern men are softer than ever
– Why fitness, discipline, and faith matter
– Why purpose is the cure for depression
– Why fathers MUST be strong for their families

🔥 The real reason veterans struggle after service
And the blueprint men need to navigate identity loss, purpose collapse, and the civilian transition.

🔥 Training, powerlifting, and bulletproofing the body
Tommy breaks down Westside conjugate for longevity, injury-proofing, and optimizing performance into your 40s and 50s.

This episode will hit men in the gut — and give them hope, direction, and a roadmap out of the darkness.

00:00 – Welcome to the Battle Harder Podcast
00:22 – Why Tommy Richardson’s Story Matters
01:10 – Marines → Navy SEAL: The Path of a Relentless Mindset
03:40 – Going Through BUD/S at Age 30
06:12 – Hell Week, Injuries & Refusing to Quit
08:45 – Brotherhood, Marcus Luttrell & Early Training Days
12:30 – Identity, Purpose & Failure as a Ladder to Success
15:05 – The Darkest Moment: Suicidal Thoughts at Fourteen
17:18 – Trauma, Bullying & the Making of a Warrior
20:44 – Leaving the Military & Losing Your Tribe
23:10 – Why Veterans Struggle in Civilian Life
25:02 – Masculinity, Purpose & Becoming a Dangerous but Controlled Man
27:40 – Fitness as Therapy: Why Strong Bodies Build Strong Minds
30:55 – Westside Barbell, Conjugate Training & Bulletproofing the Body
34:20 – Training Over 40: Injury Prevention, Longevity, and Strength
37:08 – The Truth About Fat Loss, Walking, and Daily Discipline
39:12 – Coaching Men: Purpose, Accountability & Identity
42:05 – Why Society is Softer & What Men Must Do Now
45:22 – Strength, Faith & Spiritual Toughness
48:10 – What Every Man Needs to Hear Today
50:01 – Tommy Richardson’s Final Message to Veterans
51:40 – Coach Rob’s Closing Words: Pain → Progress
52:30 – Apply for Operation Relentless (CTA)

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Instagram: @divinesavagery • @raise.your.horn
LinkedIn: Tommy Richardson

If this episode lit a fire under you…
If you’re tired of surviving…
If you’re ready to rebuild purpose, discipline, fitness, and identity…

Apply for Operation Relentless
Your 90-day comeback plan →http://www.battleharder.com/relentless

Because you weren’t built to break.
You were built to rise.