{"podcast":{"title":"Shoot Me Straight with Dave & Eddie","slug":"shoot-me-straight-with-dave-eddie-5953647","podcast_index_feed_id":5953647,"rss_url":"https://anchor.fm/s/d800b1e8/podcast/rss","website_url":"https://www.shootmestraight.net","image_url":"https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/production/podcast_uploaded_nologo/36139242/36139242-1672948676197-60e9c728c1b0c.jpg","author":"David Fields & Eddie Gallagher","episode_count":158,"summary":"Welcome to the official Shoot Me Straight podcast with Eddie Gallagher & Dave Fields. Although Eddie & Dave have two diverse backgrounds, Eddie- a former Navy SEAL, and Dave- an entrepreneur and former addiction counselor, they believe that life should be lived in the most authentic way possible. Each week, we’ll be engaging people from all walks of life, enjoying amazing stories, & having authentic conversations with new guests.","last_synced_at":null,"page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/shoot-me-straight-with-dave-eddie-5953647"},"episode":{"title":"A Green Beret’s Journey: War, Identity, and Reinvention – SMS #142","slug":"a-green-beret-s-journey-war-identity-and-reinvention-sms-142","published_at":"2025-11-26T16:41:58+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/shoot-me-straight-with-dave-eddie-5953647/a-green-beret-s-journey-war-identity-and-reinvention-sms-142","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/shoot-me-straight-with-dave-eddie-5953647","url":"https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/shootmestraight/episodes/A-Green-Berets-Journey-War--Identity--and-Reinvention--SMS-142-e3bgmm6","audio_url":"https://anchor.fm/s/d800b1e8/podcast/play/111745158/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2025-10-26%2F413218272-44100-2-506c200ce09df.mp3","summary":"Join hosts Eddie Gallagher (@eddie_gallagher) and David Fields (@davidfields22) for an unfiltered and deeply personal conversation with Preston Breece (@prestonbreece) — a journey through grit, purpose, and the relentless pursuit of growth beyond the uniform.Preston opens up about his life as a Green Beret, sharing the formative experiences that shaped him, the battles fought both overseas and within, and the powerful lessons learned along the way. From the highs of elite service to the struggles of transitioning back into civilian life, Preston’s story is one of identity, resilience, and rebuilding from the ground up.In this episode, we dive into:🪖 Life as a Green Beret — the brotherhood, sacrifice, and defining moments of Preston’s military journey.📘 A Hard-Fought Life Story — the experiences that molded his character long before and long after special operations.⚔️ Transitioning Out of the Military — the mental, emotional, and practical challenges of reintegration after service.💼 Business & Entrepreneurship — how Preston turned adversity and discipline into new purpose and opportunity.💬 Mindset & Resilience — raw insight for anyone navigating change, challenge, or reinvention.This isn’t just a conversation about military life — it’s about courage, identity, and the drive to evolve no matter where you’re starting from.Tune in for a powerful story of transformation, perseverance, and purpose.🎙️ Subscribe to the Shoot Me Straight Podcast for more real conversations on faith, resilience, and the human spirit.Be sure to check out Preston's program!https://www.miramarbeachstrengthandconditioning.com/Special thanks to our partners:🔥 Firecracker Farm – Everything is Better With Hot Salt🧊 Aqua Vitae IV – Wellness & Recovery in Destin, FL🔇 Elevated Silence – Premi…","meta_description":"Join hosts Eddie Gallagher (@eddie_gallagher) and David Fields (@davidfields22) for an unfiltered and deeply personal conversation with Preston Breece (@p…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":8885,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/shoot-me-straight-with-dave-eddie-5953647/episodes/a-green-beret-s-journey-war-identity-and-reinvention-sms-142/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/shoot-me-straight-with-dave-eddie-5953647/a-green-beret-s-journey-war-identity-and-reinvention-sms-142.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}