Beyond the Battlefield - A Marine's Journey to Self-Discovery | Cody Alford on REAL ONES
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- Опубліковано 9 жов 2023
- Former Marine Raider Cody Alford shares his raw and powerful journey from the frontlines of Fallujah to the battles within. Cody opens up about his out-of-body experiences during combat, the transformative power of plant medicine, and the importance of sharing one's story.
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This storytelling is next level, I love how Jon just lets his guests do their thing.
Haha ye and then its gona get out of control.. lol
Definitely bro he resonates with it takes in the emotions guy is a top actor and human being part of him looked like he just wanted to give the guy a hug
I agree. He doesn't get his ego into the interview. He doesn't do all the talking, just asking questions, etc. to focus or direct the interview in a way.
He's got a good 6 hour interview with Shawn ryan.
Cody is a good friend of mine and one of the humblest and kindest people I’ve ever known. I love this dude and am so glad he’s out sharing his story opening peoples eyes and helping them become the best versions of themselves.
He seems like a really cool dude! Always glad when I see him post or getting out there he's got a good message!
This is a legend, he did a phenomenal interview on Shawn Ryan show and definitely many gems of wisdom
Watched it like three times by the way it’s like six hours and the Falluja story is ridiculous. I couldn’t even imagine
@@Jerbo1125How Cody carries himself it’s not surprising that he was able to climb up the ranks quickly as he did. Definitely when he talks about his time in Fallujah how he sets up the stage for telling his story is captivating and riveting it had me glued to my phone it had me speechless.
@@azaelmadrid3587 absolutely 👍
DUDE. Cody’s one line at 1:38:00 about being afraid to throw out garbage at Taco Bell is so important. It might seem silly, but this is a man who has done more in his life than most men could ever dream, and his poor mental health at the time caused him to have those thoughts and insecurities. Goes to show you how hard times can really fall on anyone.
Super subtle comment towards the end about his dog Muninn being his raven. Huginn and Muninn were ravens in Norse mythology responsible for bringing information to Odin. Huginn was supposed to embody memory and Muninn was supposed to embody thought, I just think that’s an awesome name for his dog and it sounds like she lived up to it. Hope someone finds that interesting. Thank you both for the awesome podcast, Cody is the fuckin man
Respect to him for opening up, crazy how fast he was able to progress after quitting. Currently struggling with substance use on my end, and this gives me a little bit of hope.
I'm back watching this for a second time, I'm a huge supporter of my Brother in Arms Cody, but I wanted to give a thanks to Jon for doing this podcast, and bringing some real truths surrounding us damaged Veterans, and just life in general. Jon I loved you in both Fury, and the Accountant. Huge fan Jon !!
🇺🇸SF
You two gents are lifesavers. Thank you for putting these positive vibrations into the world for people to pick up on.
This is how real vets that fight for their country with honor behave 💯
He was the youngest E8 I believe. It was crazy how fast he moved up the ranks
Really crazy, especially bc it seemed like he was always assigned to units/squads in positions for his MOS, being deployed frequently, & he’s a white male. In the Army the fast trackers always are attached to HQ platoon/BN/BDE, with a MOS if Medic, but they are the security officer, or TDY/travel card processor. Every voucher & order they cut is deemed “above and beyond their normal duties” & warrants a COA or AAM. They also get 1st dibs on all training, schools, & waivers for promotion, points, badges. & awards. HQ loves to pat themselves on the back for all the work & training accomplishments of the troops in Squads, & write each other awards for copying & pasting an op order or printing of inventory lists & placing a check mark next to the item, meanwhile it’s the troops in squads who pulled everything out & cleaned & serviced it. I knew 3 SFC (E-7) who pinned in less than 8 years(Asian Pacific guy, Black guy, & a guy from India). My BCT Company 1SG was a white guy , 11B, he allegedly made E-8 in less than 12 years. Enlisted females have the advantage when it comes to making E-5/E-6, if they don’t have a male NCO pencil whip PT, Weapons, give them waivers, they never get told or tasked to move BS & maintenance/PMCS bc they are weak & slow, like their PT Standards, so they spend a lot of their duty day Online Army Courses & College Classes. They get exposed as an E-5/E-6 bc they don’t know their job, plus they are emotionally unstable and usually Takes them a while to make E-7 due to poor Annual evaluations, they usually don’t have deployment experience, get exposed at leadership courses for weight/PT/performance.
you realize your whole response is negated by the racist remark you made, right?@@jablank3180 "He's a white male" has zero to do with his promotability. Him being a hard charger and his understanding of leadership and being able to execute on it were everything. I don't know what happened to you in your time in service, but drop the racism crap -- he earned it, sorry if you didn't.
@@sthvsnththere’s nothing racist, he is in fact.. a white male
I can't stress how much this podcast means to me. I've shared it with many and it doesn't seem to resonate with them very often. Maybe it's because they aren't warriors or people of purpose. Idk. Personally though, I can honestly say it's helped me tremendously with not beating myself up and being a more diligent father. Thank you Jon. You are deeply appreciated. 🙏
So don't stress. Simple .
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People of purpose/ Warriors.. My condolences for your world view.. Those people invading other countries trying to enrich their country those are called killers not warriors, might wanna settle in Russia you would get popular there. At least there's karma for most aka PTSD
You have no idea what you're talking about.
a truly great episode. :) Cody is forsure the man!
Cody is all time! Great guest 👏🏼
Yo, never knew Jon Bernthal had a podcast - cool as hell. I've heard Cody Alford's name a few times from the Shawn Ryan thing. I am a double suicide attempt survivor. I fought with the 2/503d, 173rd in the Kunar Province, right outside the Korengal Valley on the East side. I also did some work in the Wardak Province. I got out of the army in 2012. I did not reintegrate well. I had been in Italy or Afghanistan since 2008 and returned home very few times from 08-12. I became an IV heroin addict for years up until I shot myself in the head 9 years after I got out. My second attempt I drank a LOT of drain-o. I was very fortunate to survive both. Physically speaking, the bullet did nothing to me. Shot myself right in front and on line on the top of my right ear. Bullet did not penetrate my skull. When I drank drain-o it did fuck me up. I will have a tracheostomy tube for the rest of my life. I will never eat food again. I am fortunate enough to have the VA helping me a lot now. I only say this to help give an idea of what my background is. I have been clean for almost a year now - 100%. I now have a baby girl and another due in December. I don't give out respect to many people - but I like to think I recognize good people with good intentions. Jon and Cody without a doubt in my mind are good men who have both of these qualities and that the world is a better one for having them both in it spreading messages that are not only carry weight but also come with experience. I really appreciate what both of you are doing so fucking much. Thanks to both of you for what you are guys are doing.
Mike
I don't know you but that's a heck of a story there. I hate that things were so bad that you felt you had to resort to that. I never got to serve as bad as I wanted too due to a heart defect. The number one heart defect you can't have in the military but trust me I dang sure wanted too and tried. Anyways I respect the heck out of our veterans I thank you very much for your service to our country. We really need to be doing a LOT more to help our veterans reintegrate back into normal society but Obviously the lord felt like you had a greater purpose on this earth. He CAN heal you if you have faith and ask. I've witnessed many people healed by him. But I wish you all the best brother and am glad your still with us. Thanks for sharing your story god bless.
Holy shit man you’re an absolute blessing and a miracle brother I don’t know you at all but God has obvious big plans for you man and your family you’re a fighter and a survivor and a inspiration a Patriot
damn when he said power tripping you can fall into “this character” very deeply so fn true .
Cody and Jon, I WILL ALWAYS HAVE YOUR 6. Thank you for this amazing interview.
Cody is the real deal. Although I'm a generation ahead of him, he's inspired me to face alot of shit, and how to learn how we can take care of ourselves.
Especially relate to Cody's service dog experience. I went to work in law enforcement after the Marines, and endednup a dog handler. After 10yrs in the Marines, i spent just about 11yrs as a K9 Cop, when my dog died, so did my law enforcement days, and its time to do something else.
He's alsoa great speaker, and has alot to offer this world
🇺🇲SF my Brother
Jon, I'm a huge fan, and just wanna thank you for all that you do for the military and Veterans
Massively looking forward to this interview.
I dont drink coffee, but I know I've never held a cup in my hands for over 2 hours!
Haha! This comment is underrated for sure. I was thinking the same thing. Except I do drink coffee and yet I have never held a cup in my hands for over 2 hours. 😂
BEST VIDEO IN A LONG TIME BRO,,,,I GOT A LOT OUT OF THIS THANK YOU BOTH ,,,,
Jon thank you for this..
I listen to Cody many times in different interviews. He sets me straight every time. Be strong & of good courage brothers. Tough as nails!!
Such a freaking rad listen! Would love to be in the company of individuals like yourselves, appreciate all the transparency & no bullshit stance talking about life and real things. I Appreciate & love
your platform Jon!
I love that you enjoy hearing other peoples stories as much as I do 👌🏻
Thanks for putting cody on the show! This is prob the best actor youtube channel ive seen and i can tell youre not an act, youre a good guy and a great listener too!
I didn't know Cody was that big. Damn😮
Great episode
Cody is one of my favorite person to listen too I fist seen him on the Shawn Ryan show started following him then seen him on the Mike Ritland podcast absolutely an amazing human being love that guy thank you for sharing thank you Jon for having him on your show I learn something every time I watch him and listen too him 🤙🏼🤙🏼🙏🏼
Exactly! The inside work is the MOST IMPORTANT ❤
Wow what an awesome story. Oohrah Cody and keep doing your thing my fellow U.S. Marine Veteran. Peace and Semper Fi!
Best podcast on the internet hands down
Cody is a legend, same with you Jon. Cheers for the video
Awesome podcast Cody has a amazing history and a bright future
Still a "G" .. absolutely... What amazing insight and wisdom..Thanks bruh
Just to touch on the subject of suicide…imagine looking around you and your life and seeing no joy, no happiness, nothing but darkness and disappointment. That is the reality. Seeing no way through. Seeing no way out. Only the overwhelming heartache and pain. Not cowardly. Just despair. Disappointment. Darkness. I was spared. I lived. I vowed never to try and hurt myself ever again. It’s a truly sensitive subject for me. I know why I did it. I can assure you that I did struggle with the realization of what it may do to my family but at the time death was a better option to me than what was becoming of my life. It was not an easy or selfish choice. I couldn’t see past the pain I was in at that time. Not something I share very often but considering the conversation perhaps a peek inside someone that has been there may help provide a better understanding. It certainly changed my outlook on life after surviving. Not having anyone to turn to or talk to about what was going on inside me only fueled my desire to end my suffering. Not everyone has a good support system. Keep that in mind. Even having “family” around isn’t always exactly a support system. ✌🏻
Brother I can tell you this idk if you believe in God or not but I can tell you this and promise you this if you truly ask Jesus for help he will instantly take away that darkness and feeling of no hope. I've seen him do it so many times. The peace you will have is past all understand you just don't know what you're missing out on if you've never been saved. You know most people don't know this but the very moment you give your heart to Jesus you can literally physically feel a burden lift off of you. It's the most amazing feeling ever. No more darkness you will literally feel and notice a transformation inside yourself if you don't belive me just try seriously what do you have to lose? God bless you and thank you for you're service.
Weakness, you’re not a man
You’re a girl who needs validation on her new shoes.
Cody is one of my hero’s, and I don’t mean that lightly. I don’t like to worship people, but he has shown me the path to be better.
Been waiting for this one for a minute
I'm a Combat Veteran from Iraq and Afghanistan.... This dude is spot on... I loved serving but the reality the military destroyed and spits people out. Only reason I stay in for as along as I did was the brotherhood.
In the Navy it was a coin flip how your command would be. I had some badass Chief's who saved my life, I fucked up so many times struggling with alcohol and depression. They set me straight their own way and didn't send me to Captain's Mast. As I continued my career, I maintained that thankfulness as I met some other leadership who didn't want to build camaraderie or humanity among us. I had trouble with some of the other department's but we took care of our own. The best way I explain it is that the military can be like a gang or like a corporation. Both get the job done but when the shit hits the fan and things get rough, it's better to do something for someone because you respect them, not because you fear them.
I agree. Also in any case thanks for your service.
Love you brother. Ty for your service from a Navy AO. IYAOYAS... HOOYAH
Amazing interview. Enough said.
Thanks Jon for the platform. Thanks Cody for your service.
Sam, Sheffield uk
Man I wish I could be there just to talk to both of them. Pick there brain and see there stories. Thank you for the vid it helped me a lot.
This man is a legend
Iron sharpens iron,your words.
Mean a lot. One must know who we are what we stand for and why we live. ~MOMENTO MORI~ ~MOMENTO VIVERE~
Great interview, Cody’s message really resonates with me. Appreciate this
That's a legend of an American right there
Thanks for this brother…you are awesome on all counts i can think of….best of luck brother
Thank you John
Mate, just happened on your channel, love it, keep it up! Watched Mel Chancey, Shia's, and now this one.
This kid is something else , John just embraces the feelings pouring out of this lad , he’s got a lot of sense man burying his emotions to speak truths , he’s right tho the fuckers sitting behind a desk don’t realise what they put these lads through especially these scenarios like fallujah was hell on earth for they marines fighting heard stories of close quarter hand to hand combat of both marines and Arabs fighting with anything they had and it’s sad when u think that human nature is destructive beyond reason that this shit takes place, just sad man
i just noticed doggo at the 30 min mark 🥹🥹🥹
Gr8 interview!!
Great interview 🙏🏽
If you don't ask the question, the answer is always going to be no! It has taken a big chunk my life but now that has become a huge plus in the quality of my life.
thank you
great interview gents !
Jon you were in point pleasant w.va a while back,I live just across the river in Gallia county,I seen the pics on fb and I thought what's the odds of that happening, I love your show,lives up to the title keep up the great work brother.
No way ,i discovered punisher recently and watching season 2 episode 5 just now
I just want to say Jon Bernthal you are a legendary actor and world needs humble actors like you
Now back to watching Punisher 🙃
My brother Jason Gillispie was 1st bn 2nd Mar part of taskforce Tarawa in that shit hole with you bro ... Thank you so much for what you do....
Stay grinding and you’ll continue your rise up bro, awesome work ✈️🚀🔥
Excelente
Insane.
He could’ve went on for another 3 hours, great interview
Thanks!!! I got tears. 1977- 1980 peace time My ass. Crashed in a 53 on Pendleton in 79 after being turned around from going to Iran. I lived and don't get it
Operation Eagle Claw?
Good shit.
Best interview Cody has done thus far. Great job Jon. 👊🏼👊🏼
Shawn ryan interview was 6 hours amd epic
Thanks Cody and John great interview. Semper Fi
Powerfull shit awesome podcast..
An old veteran walked up to me when I was sweeping at Burger King and said don’t ever give up and the way I was sweeping and mopping was very controlled nd I should joined the military.
I look back in that often
Semper Fi
When I focus on my pupils one is bigger than the other
❤
And when Alexander saw the breadth of his domain, we wept, for there were no more worlds left to conquer.........translation=everyone needs purpose.
Gotta watch it all. 1371 at 9th ESB 3d FSSG/2d CEB 2d Mar Div. '04-'08 Semper Fi.
💪🏴
I appreciate the honesty. People think you are weak if you believe in God. That's the complete opposite of the truth. When you use your free will, give it to God, that takes a strong person. I am not referring to false man made religions.
I found it interesting how he found rich and successful people are empty inside. It is never enough for them.
I think I found my new favorite podcast
Dude I love Cody and what he does for vets any time I need to reach to him if am I struggling or if I just want to talk some shit if your a veteran that needs help he will try to reach out . #fucktheNORM
👊🏼👊🏼👊🏼
Can we get time stamps please
MEC medical/military emergency/evac/checkpoint
I'm still looking for myself, Lost my Mom in Dec of 2022 and found out my dad has cancer and they have custody of my nephew who I helped them raise since my nephew was 6 weeks old now he is 9 bout to be 10 and he has certain issues due to being born premature and addicted against his well but I helped every day to raise him cuz my parents were to old and his dad, my brother, was in the pen. And now he's out and succeed but I'm stuck not knowing who I am or what to do. I still raise my nephew he is a son to me and all I want is time to care for him and my Father at the same time but it's impossible to work at the same time...I need help for sure
Aye I was in Spanish class freshman year when 9/11 happened.
Jon reminds of John Marston from red dead
TPS reports!? Like the ones in Office Space?
If you were on this show, and had one thing to say to the world, what would you say?
👍👍👍👍🙏🍀
I wanted to be a Marine Raider at one point because I felt useless in life I wanted to be pushed to my limits and I had a zeal to be better. I just didnt feel like my life was meaningful I was going to try Marsco or Navy Seal but then I found Christ and it filled me with everything I was seeking ❤
Imagine an interview with mike Tyson in this show
This dude is spot on when it comes to suicide. As a society weve glamorized it and turned it into a sort of pity fuck. The key to erasing it is turning it into an embarassment. 100% cowardice.
I’m very curious does anybody know if Jon is done acting because I could of swore he’s still acting but lately all I seen is him doing this and not any movies plus I was told by Marvel fans he’s returning as Punisher don’t know how true this is or less they were FUCKING with me 😂😂
Idk about Punisher in punisher but I know he will be Punisher in the new daredevil tv show that comes out next year so yes he is still acting. I belive his latest tv show is a remake of American giglao also he done a movie called origins this year.
He also reprised his cameo as Mikey in the Bear season 2
#REALONESwithjonbernthal boss whats up with this new haircut and facial hair lol 😊
OFF TOPIC
BUT
HOW DO YOU DEAL WITH DISRESPECT
Controlling your own emotions includes not allowing others to control yours. Taking 'disrespect' is a way to let in water. You have to plug that hole and I don't mean set anyone straight but sure up your mind. Do not react with emotion, often reacting at all is a bad move
Fries with mustard!? WTF!
I bet CIF still charged him for the helmet.
I was watching something COMPLETELY IRRELEVANT to this but UA-cam decided to auto play this next.
My god. I’m always horrified at the 💩 that normies watch 🤮
It’s sucks bc we’re just watching on UA-cam and these people who are helping others but they seem so unobtainable for the help shit sucks
We arent looking for ourselves. We are looking for God.
Cody… your a white guy
You’re*
Keen eye you got there
Holy shit we didn’t even notice that
@@MackBell8 I got you homes. It’s what I’m here for
Face tattoos are dumb
I can see you listened hard to the message 🤔
Cody as a Fellow Marine Aka INFANTRY AFGHAN COMBAT VET 2/6 GOLF CO 2010-2018
The only way is JESUS CHRIST my brother i love you and support you 100% Jesus Christ is King Amen and Amen!!!!
I have never been at more peace and comfort then when im 1 with 1 with Jesus Christ
Cody my brother we share the same name some what the same life in the CORPS you by far have done way more than me
JESUS CHRIST is KING Amen Amen and Amen!!!! He will do wanders in your life that you could never dream of my brother
Lost my dog last year. My best friend. My son. I Had a double lung transplant in 2016. Got my boy in 2012, all black German shepherd. He was with me through the hardest of times and best of times. I miss him so fuckin much. I’d give a lot to have him just catch a frisbee one more time. I have a daughter now and another all black shepherd of course. Think about my boy everyday and wish he could of met my little girl. Nothing like losing a dog. Nothing.