{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Navy SEAL Josiah Kauffman: Forged Through Failure \u2013 Overcoming Injury, BUD\/S, and the Unseen World of SDV","description":"How do you define Resilience when your dream is shattered moments after surviving the impossible? What happens when Failure isn\u2019t just an option\u2014but a brutal reality delivered via a broken bone after Navy SEAL Hell Week? In this gripping Part 1 of 3, BD sits down with Josiah Kauffman, former Navy SEAL, BUD\/S classmate (Class 265!), and founder of Warrior Calling. Josiah takes us deep into his extraordinary journey\u2014beginning with the crushing blow of a femur stress fracture following Hell Week with Class 263, forcing a complete reinvention of his path. This is a masterclass in Grit, Growth, and Grace under pressure. Josiah shares the raw truth of BUD\/S\u2014the unforgiving nature of winter training, the evolution of SEAL standards emphasizing Character over brute strength, and the realization that training is merely the job interview. He then offers a rare glimpse into the high-stakes, unseen world of SEAL Delivery Vehicle (SDV) Teams, detailing the discipline, sacrifice, and conviction required for missions most people will never hear about. If you\u2019ve ever faced a setback that felt like the end, Josiah\u2019s story will show you how failure can be the forge that shapes your true purpose. \ud83d\udca1 In This Episode, You Will Learn The brutal reality of suffering a femur fracture after Hell Week \u2014 and how to come back stronger. What winter BUD\/S is really like: freezing water, crushing waves, and relentless tests of commitment. Why Hell Week truly separates those called to serve from those who just want the title. How BUD\/S is \u201cthe job interview,\u201d and the real work begins once you earn the trident. The evolution of SEAL training standards to emphasize character, humility, and trustworthiness. The no \u201csoft start\u201d intensity of SDV Teams \u2014 where every operator is held to elite standards. A rare look inside SDV missions: high secrecy, deep sacrifice, and pure frogman discipline. How to maintain motivation when your work is invisible to the world. Why the definition of mental toughness evolves \u2014 from surviving pain to living with purpose. Leadership lessons on setting high standards, trusting your team, and living your \u201cwhy.\u201d \u23f3 Timestamps (00:00) \u2013 Intro & Welcome Josiah Kauffman (01:04) \u2013 BUD\/S Class Origin: Starting in Class 263 (01:30) \u2013 Winter Class & Brutal Surf: The harsh realities of cold-weather BUD\/S (02:12) \u2013 The Crushing Setback: Femur fracture discovered after Hell Week (03:00) \u2013 Rolled to Class 265: Reinventing after injury (04:29) \u2013 Hell Week\u2019s True Test: What commitment really means (05:37) \u2013 First Impressions vs. Reality: Meeting the combat-hardened instructors (06:47) \u2013 BUD\/S: The Job Interview (08:20) \u2013 The Evolution of BUD\/S Standards: Mentorship and character (10:17) \u2013 Building Professional Warfighters (10:58) \u2013 Arriving at SDV Team One: No \u201csoft start\u201d (11:38) \u2013 The SDV World: High-stakes, small-team operations (13:00) \u2013 High Standards Breed Excellence (14:35) \u2013 The \u201cPucker Factor\u201d of Leadership (16:11) \u2013 SDV Missions: The Pinnacle of Clandestine Operations (17:29) \u2013 The SDV \u201cBuy-In\u201d Challenge: The unseen mental battle (19:54) \u2013 The \u201cTrue Frogman\u201d Identity (21:17) \u2013 The Demands of SDV: Misery, mastery, and repetition (23:09) \u2013 Evolving Mental Toughness: Beyond BUD\/S (23:59) \u2013 Understanding the Brotherhood (25:22) \u2013 Sustaining the Career: Purpose over pride (26:59) \u2013 Geopolitical Tensions & OpSec (32:00) \u2013 Outro \ud83d\udcda Resources Mentioned Warrior Calling: \u200b\u200bhttps:\/\/thewarriorcalling.com \ud83d\udc64 Guest Information Josiah Kauffman Former Navy SEAL (BUD\/S Class 265) | Founder of Warrior Calling | Mentor & Speaker \ud83d\udd17 Website\/Link: https:\/\/thewarriorcalling.com \ud83d\udcf8 Instagram: https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/josiahk265   \ud83c\udf0e Connect with the Two Promises Podcast \ud83c\udfa7 Listen & Subscribe: Apple Podcasts Spotify \ud83d\udcf2 Follow Us: Youtube Tiktok Facebook Instagram Every setback is a test of identity \u2014 a question only you can answer: Will you break, or will you build again? This conversation with Josiah Kauffman is just the beginning. Stay tuned for Part 2, where we dive even deeper into his mindset, lessons from the Teams, and how purpose is forged through pain. \ud83d\udcac Support The Two Promises Podcast If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Your support helps us grow and bring you more incredible conversations. ","author_name":"The Two-Promises Podcast","author_url":"https:\/\/two-promises.com","html":"