# The Dark Side of Special Operations Nobody Talks About | Nick Koumalatsos | TRS Episode 109

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Podcast: [The Resilient Show](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-resilient-show-6506871)
Published: 2026-05-11T11:00:00+00:00
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Duration seconds: 6605

## Resource

He went from an abused kid moving schools every 6 months to Force Recon Marine, MARSOC Raider, and combat veteran. Now Nick Koumalatsos (aka "Nick K") is helping men rebuild after the fight of their life.In this episode of The Resilient Show, Chad sits down with Nick, author of Excommunicated Warrior, CEO of Johnny Slicks, and men's performance coach, for a raw, unfiltered conversation about identity, transition, and what it actually takes to survive the civilian world after special operations.What we cover: • Growing up fatherless, abused, and moving every 6 months, and how that became a superpower • The brutal reality of leaving special operations and losing your identity • Why imposter syndrome never fully goes away (even for elite warriors) • The 4 phases of building a life worth leading • What his lowest moment taught him about resilienceNick's closing truth: "The best is always yet to come, even when you think you've peaked."We hope you enjoy this interview and, of course, encourage you to engage with us here and on our social channels.Learn more about Nick Koumalatsos:Follow Nick Koumalatsos on Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/nickkoumalatsos——Stay up-to-date with all things Resilient by subscribing to our Resilient Times Newsletter: https://resilienttimes.substack.comRESILIENT:Follow Us On Patreon: ⁠https://patreon.com/theresilientshowFollow Us On Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/resilientshowFollow Us On Twitter:⁠ ⁠https://twitter.com/resilientshowFollow Us On TikTok:⁠ ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@resilientshowLIVE RESILIENT STORE:https://shop.theresilientshow.comFollow Chad: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/chadrobo_officialhttps://x.com/ChadRoboSPONSORS:GoldCo https://chadlikesgold.comSmith & Wesson: ⁠⁠https://www.smith-wesson.com⁠⁠Vortex Optics: ⁠https…

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