Medal of Honor recipient Florent “Flo” Groberg shares the raw story of how his uncle’s brutal beheading by terrorists at age 12 flipped a switch that drove him to hunt evil, join the Army, survive tackling a suicide bomber in Afghanistan (losing 4 brothers), and battle survivor’s guilt. From Ranger School lessons to building unbreakable mental toughness as a husband and father, this is one of the most powerful conversations on trauma, purpose, love, and never quitting.

Join Dustin Diefenderfer, Founder of MTNTOUGH Fitness Lab and creator of the MTNTOUGH+ Fitness App in the top podcast for Mental Toughness and Mindset. (P.S. 🐏 Get Your First Month of MTNTOUGH Free Use Code "MTNPOD" @ https://mtntough.com/.) On this show, we delve into guests' purpose, mentality, and mental toughness so you can learn from the best of the best. Whether you're a seasoned backcountry hunter, an outdoorsman, or simply someone who wants to level up your mindset, this is your go-to source for inspiration, expert insights, campfire tales, entrepreneurship, and stories of perseverance and triumph.

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MTNTOUGH is The #1 Fitness App Trusted By The DedicatedOur premier functional fitness programming is conveniently packaged for hunters, first responders, military, and mountain athletes. Train at home, at the gym, or on the go.

Since 2016, MTNTOUGH has been dedicated to helping individuals achieve their personal goals by creating a foundation for physical and mental toughness. The brand’s best-in-class programs are developed, tested, and proven by former Navy SEALs, Army Rangers, and renowned physical trainers. MTNTOUGH+ programs are used by elite groups and operators, including special ops forces, wildland firefighters, backcountry hunters, professional mountain athletes, and more. The MTNTOUGH fitness lab is headquartered in Bozeman, Montana, surrounded by some of the world’s top mountain athletes.00:00 - Intro: Welcome Medal of Honor Recipient Florent Groberg02:11 - The Childhood Trauma That Made Him Hunt Evil Forever11:25 - Uncle Beheaded & Dismembered – The Moment Everything Changed19:46 - How Love Erased Fear: Tackling the Suicide Bomber30:00 - Why Ranger School is the Ultimate Leadership & Mental Crusher40:32 - “Nothing is More Lethal Than the Taliban – Your Own Brain”44:28 - Flo’s 5-Minute Candle Ritual for Brutal Self-Accountability55:23 - Choosing Potty Training Over Tailgating (Real Priorities)59:44 - August 8, 2012: The Full Suicide Bomber Story01:10:40 - Survivor’s Guilt, Alcohol, and Hitting Rock Bottom After the Medal01:19:04 - You Can Rewire Your Brain & Manifest Pain (or Strength)

Pete Roberts (Founder of Origin USA & Jocko Fuel) shares how losing 60% of his business overnight in the 2008 crash forced him to rebuild with one unbreakable rule: 100% American-made, no compromises. From rescuing WWII-era machines in rural Maine to partnering with Jocko Willink and investing hundreds of millions into U.S. manufacturing, Pete reveals the raw truth about purpose-driven business, raising Gen-X-style kids in a digital world, why “build-to-flip” is a lie, and how real American resurgence actually happens.

Join Dustin Diefenderfer, Founder of MTNTOUGH Fitness Lab and creator of the MTNTOUGH+ Fitness App in the top podcast for Mental Toughness and Mindset. (P.S. 🐏 Get Your First Month of MTNTOUGH Free Use Code "MTNPOD" @ https://mtntough.com/.) On this show, we delve into guests' purpose, mentality, and mental toughness so you can learn from the best of the best. Whether you're a seasoned backcountry hunter, an outdoorsman, or simply someone who wants to level up your mindset, this is your go-to source for inspiration, expert insights, campfire tales, entrepreneurship, and stories of perseverance and triumph.

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MTNTOUGH is The #1 Fitness App Trusted By The DedicatedOur premier functional fitness programming is conveniently packaged for hunters, first responders, military, and mountain athletes. Train at home, at the gym, or on the go.

Since 2016, MTNTOUGH has been dedicated to helping individuals achieve their personal goals by creating a foundation for physical and mental toughness. The brand’s best-in-class programs are developed, tested, and proven by former Navy SEALs, Army Rangers, and renowned physical trainers. MTNTOUGH+ programs are used by elite groups and operators, including special ops forces, wildland firefighters, backcountry hunters, professional mountain athletes, and more. The MTNTOUGH fitness lab is headquartered in Bozeman, Montana, surrounded by some of the world’s top mountain athletes.

0:00 - Lost 60% Overnight in 2008 Crash5:57 - The Real Purpose That Started Origin8:07 - From Design Agency to Making Physical Things17:48 - Origin: The Crazy Idea Everyone Laughed At19:44 - “We’re the Biggest Monster in This Ocean”24:46 - Partnering with Jocko Willink27:44 - Raising Kids Like a Gen-Xer (No Phones Till 14)30:41 - Why “Build to Flip” is a Modern Lie52:31 - The Real Path to an American Manufacturing Renaissance59:04 - “No One’s Coming to Save You” – Final Words

Former law enforcement officer Adam Davis survived childhood s*xua abuse at 5 and 15, battled suicidal ideation with a g*n to his head in a patrol car, and encountered the love of God that saved his life and marriage. Now a bestselling author and speaker, he reveals how to break generational curses, fight real spiritual warfare, forgive the unforgivable, and step into Kingdom authority as a man, husband, and father.

Join Dustin Diefenderfer, Founder of MTNTOUGH Fitness Lab and creator of the MTNTOUGH+ Fitness App in the top podcast for Mental Toughness and Mindset. (P.S. 🐏 Get Your First Month of MTNTOUGH Free Use Code "MTNPOD" @ https://mtntough.com/.) On this show, we delve into guests' purpose, mentality, and mental toughness so you can learn from the best of the best. Whether you're a seasoned backcountry hunter, an outdoorsman, or simply someone who wants to level up your mindset, this is your go-to source for inspiration, expert insights, campfire tales, entrepreneurship, and stories of perseverance and triumph.

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MTNTOUGH is The #1 Fitness App Trusted By The DedicatedOur premier functional fitness programming is conveniently packaged for hunters, first responders, military, and mountain athletes. Train at home, at the gym, or on the go.

Since 2016, MTNTOUGH has been dedicated to helping individuals achieve their personal goals by creating a foundation for physical and mental toughness. The brand’s best-in-class programs are developed, tested, and proven by former Navy SEALs, Army Rangers, and renowned physical trainers. MTNTOUGH+ programs are used by elite groups and operators, including special ops forces, wildland firefighters, backcountry hunters, professional mountain athletes, and more. The MTNTOUGH fitness lab is headquartered in Bozeman, Montana, surrounded by some of the world’s top mountain athletes

0:00 - Trailer: R*ped at 5, G*n to Head as Cop2:03 - 4th Generation Abuse, 1st Chain-Breaker9:43 - The Hostage Call That Broke Him12:32 - Patrol Car Suicide Moment & God’s Answer16:16 - Wife’s 4 Words That Saved the Marriage24:40 - Why the Enemy Attacks Children First30:19 - Invisible G*n to Your Family’s Head Right Now34:39 - Anointing Family & Taking Authority (Chaos Stops)56:37 - How He Finally Forgave His Abusers1:14:46 - Final Charge: Win Your Family or Lose Everything

Former Kansas City SWAT sergeant Phil Hopper shares his jaw-dropping story of surviving a near-fatal wreck, finding Christ, leading men to Jesus on the job, and how God hijacked his career overnight to turn him into a pastor. With a massive spiritual awakening sweeping America right now, he reveals how to know when God is truly calling you, why real faith has to feel dangerous, and how men break free from numbness to live with lion-like purpose.

Join Dustin Diefenderfer, Founder of MTNTOUGH Fitness Lab and creator of the MTNTOUGH+ Fitness App in the top podcast for Mental Toughness and Mindset. (P.S. 🐏 Get Your First Month of MTNTOUGH Free Use Code "MTNPOD" @ https://mtntough.com/.) On this show, we delve into guests' purpose, mentality, and mental toughness so you can learn from the best of the best. Whether you're a seasoned backcountry hunter, an outdoorsman, or simply someone who wants to level up your mindset, this is your go-to source for inspiration, expert insights, campfire tales, entrepreneurship, and stories of perseverance and triumph.

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MTNTOUGH is The #1 Fitness App Trusted By The DedicatedOur premier functional fitness programming is conveniently packaged for hunters, first responders, military, and mountain athletes. Train at home, at the gym, or on the go.

Since 2016, MTNTOUGH has been dedicated to helping individuals achieve their personal goals by creating a foundation for physical and mental toughness. The brand’s best-in-class programs are developed, tested, and proven by former Navy SEALs, Army Rangers, and renowned physical trainers. MTNTOUGH+ programs are used by elite groups and operators, including special ops forces, wildland firefighters, backcountry hunters, professional mountain athletes, and more. The MTNTOUGH fitness lab is headquartered in Bozeman, Montana, surrounded by some of the world’s top mountain athletes.

0:00 - When You Know God Is Calling You (You Can’t Say No)1:02 - Free 6-Week MTNTOUGH Training (Code Inside)2:27 - Massive Spiritual Awakening Happening Right Now in America3:57 - Planned Spontaneity: Spontaneous Baptisms Every Sunday7:45 - From Hunter to LEO-Dominated Community9:41 - SWAT Officer’s Prodigal Son Crash That Changed Everything13:29 - “I Went to Bed a Cop, Woke Up a Pastor”19:34 - No Plan B: How to Know You’re Truly Called26:33 - Men Are Made to Live Dangerously (Get Out of the Boat!)38:56 - The Supernatural Man Inside You: Dunamis Power Explained41:27 - Climbed Kilimanjaro… But Never Summited (Powerful Lesson)50:49 - The Lion Emerging in Christian Men Right Now

Ex-Green Beret Nate Boyer joins MTNTOUGH to reveal how volunteering in Darfur sparked his military path, walking on at Texas football at 29, playing NFL with Seahawks at 34, and co-founding Merging Vets & Players (MVP) to rebuild camaraderie for transitioning veterans and athletes through gym workouts and peer support—proving it's never too late to chase purpose and crush regret.

Join Dustin Diefenderfer, Founder of MTNTOUGH Fitness Lab and creator of the MTNTOUGH+ Fitness App in the top podcast for Mental Toughness and Mindset. (P.S. 🐏 Get Your First Month of MTNTOUGH Free Use Code "MTNPOD" @ https://mtntough.com/.) On this show, we delve into guests' purpose, mentality, and mental toughness so you can learn from the best of the best. Whether you're a seasoned backcountry hunter, an outdoorsman, or simply someone who wants to level up your mindset, this is your go-to source for inspiration, expert insights, campfire tales, entrepreneurship, and stories of perseverance and triumph.

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MTNTOUGH is The #1 Fitness App Trusted By The DedicatedOur premier functional fitness programming is conveniently packaged for hunters, first responders, military, and mountain athletes. Train at home, at the gym, or on the go.

Since 2016, MTNTOUGH has been dedicated to helping individuals achieve their personal goals by creating a foundation for physical and mental toughness. The brand’s best-in-class programs are developed, tested, and proven by former Navy SEALs, Army Rangers, and renowned physical trainers. MTNTOUGH+ programs are used by elite groups and operators, including special ops forces, wildland firefighters, backcountry hunters, professional mountain athletes, and more. The MTNTOUGH fitness lab is headquartered in Bozeman, Montana, surrounded by some of the world’s top mountain athletes.

00:00 - Podcast Intro & Free MTNTOUGH Trial

02:32 - Nate's Humanitarian Roots in Darfur10:40 - How Service Fights Anxiety & Depression

16:41 - Green Beret Training: Camaraderie & Growth

22:15 - MVP: Merging Vets & Players Explained

26:05 - From Military to College Football at 29

32:42 - NFL Shot with Seahawks at 34

34:31 - Founding MVP After Being Cut

49:52 - MVP Structure: Gym Workouts + Peer Huddles

58:58 - Bridging Vet-Athlete Transitions

Bear Handlon, founder of Born Primitive, joins the MTNTOUGH Podcast to announce a partnership with Black R!fle Coffee to erase up to $25 million in veteran medical debt from November 7–11, 2025. He shares his journey from military service and personal hardship to renewed faith, revealing how surrender and purpose replaced a performance-driven mindset. The conversation explores America’s spiritual awakening, the power of calculated risk, and building a business that fuels both profit and life-changing impact. Listeners are invited to shop both brands during the campaign to directly support thousands of veterans and their families.

Join Dustin Diefenderfer, Founder of MTNTOUGH Fitness Lab and creator of the MTNTOUGH+ Fitness App in the top podcast for Mental Toughness and Mindset. (P.S. 🐏 Get Your First Month of MTNTOUGH Free Use Code "MTNPOD" @ https://mtntough.com/.) On this show, we delve into guests' purpose, mentality, and mental toughness so you can learn from the best of the best. Whether you're a seasoned backcountry hunter, an outdoorsman, or simply someone who wants to level up your mindset, this is your go-to source for inspiration, expert insights, campfire tales, entrepreneurship, and stories of perseverance and triumph.

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MTNTOUGH is The #1 Fitness App Trusted By The DedicatedOur premier functional fitness programming is conveniently packaged for hunters, first responders, military, and mountain athletes. Train at home, at the gym, or on the go.

Since 2016, MTNTOUGH has been dedicated to helping individuals achieve their personal goals by creating a foundation for physical and mental toughness. The brand’s best-in-class programs are developed, tested, and proven by former Navy SEALs, Army Rangers, and renowned physical trainers. MTNTOUGH+ programs are used by elite groups and operators, including special ops forces, wildland firefighters, backcountry hunters, professional mountain athletes, and more. The MTNTOUGH fitness lab is headquartered in Bozeman, Montana, surrounded by some of the world’s top mountain athletes.

0:00 Intro: Why Risk = Massive Success (Born Primitive Returns!)1:45 Bear Hanlin Enters the Lab – $25M Veteran Debt Wipe Incoming2:33 Sunday Church Pump + Real Talk on America’s Faith Revival8:38 When Faith Finally Clicked: From Casual to Front-Row Tears11:46 House of Cards Crashed – Hard Years That Forced Surrender14:28 Type-A Trap: Performance Mindset Almost Destroyed Me23:06 Ditching “Prove Them Wrong” Fuel for Purpose-Driven Fire42:17 Born Primitive’s Calling: Erasing Veteran Medical Debt Forever49:28 $25M Veteran Debt Wipe w/ Black Rifle – Stronger Together Drops Nov 71:12:51 How YOU Can Help Wipe $25M Debt (Nov 7-11 Only!) + Final Charge

This week on the MTNTOUGH Podcast we have Taya Kyle, widow of Navy SEAL Chris Kyle ("American Sniper"), and their son Colton Kyle. They explore themes of resilience, faith, and family growth amid adversity, sharing insights on raising mature young men, navigating service marriages, and combating cultural challenges like por*ography and divorce. Discover practical tools for mental toughness, generational improvement, and building strong, respectful relationships in this heartfelt episode focused on thriving through life's trials.

Join Dustin Diefenderfer, Founder of MTNTOUGH Fitness Lab and creator of the MTNTOUGH+ Fitness App in the top podcast for Mental Toughness and Mindset. (P.S. 🐏 Get Your First Month of MTNTOUGH Free Use Code "MTNPOD" @ https://mtntough.com/.) On this show, we delve into guests' purpose, mentality, and mental toughness so you can learn from the best of the best. Whether you're a seasoned backcountry hunter, an outdoorsman, or simply someone who wants to level up your mindset, this is your go-to source for inspiration, expert insights, campfire tales, entrepreneurship, and stories of perseverance and triumph.

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MTNTOUGH is The #1 Fitness App Trusted By The DedicatedOur premier functional fitness programming is conveniently packaged for hunters, first responders, military, and mountain athletes. Train at home, at the gym, or on the go.

Since 2016, MTNTOUGH has been dedicated to helping individuals achieve their personal goals by creating a foundation for physical and mental toughness. The brand’s best-in-class programs are developed, tested, and proven by former Navy SEALs, Army Rangers, and renowned physical trainers. MTNTOUGH+ programs are used by elite groups and operators, including special ops forces, wildland firefighters, backcountry hunters, professional mountain athletes, and more. The MTNTOUGH fitness lab is headquartered in Bozeman, Montana, surrounded by some of the world’s top mountain athletes.

00:00:00 - Intro & Podcast Welcome00:01:55 - Family Time in Montana00:03:27 - Colton's Maturity & God's Design00:06:13 - Faith Through Adversity00:10:20 - Generational Improvement & Parenting00:15:19 - Adversity's Role in Growth00:20:19 - Empowering Young Men00:25:05 - Bold Conversations on Sexuality00:30:26 - Respect & Leadership in Marriage00:35:43 - Premarital Prep & Family Roles00:40:20 - Responsibility in Leadership00:44:11 - State of American Youth00:48:47 - Building Community & Fellowship00:53:59 - Vulnerability & Confessing Sins00:58:31 - Social Media & Self-Image01:05:10 - Countercultural Faith01:10:27 - Colton's Non-College Path01:15:08 - American Sniper Brand Vision01:20:39 - Taya's Foundation Work01:25:01 - Service Marriages Challenges01:30:14 - Program Success Stories01:35:14 - Enemy Attacks on Marriage01:40:11 - Nuances in Service Relationships01:43:10 - Closing & Thanks

In this episode of the MTNTOUGH Podcast, host Dustin Diefenderfer chats with Mike Hernandez, CEO of Fieldcraft Survival. Mike shares his harrowing near-death truck crash in Colorado, crediting divine intervention for his survival. They discuss his journey from 15 years in behavioral health fostering troubled boys to leading Fieldcraft, blending self-reliance training, overlanding, and survival skills with faith-based ministry. Topics include overcoming adversity, mental toughness, outdoor healing, and biblical mandates for strength and love, inspiring listeners to unplug, build resilience, and serve others.

Join Dustin Diefenderfer, Founder of MTNTOUGH Fitness Lab and creator of the MTNTOUGH+ Fitness App in the top podcast for Mental Toughness and Mindset. (P.S. 🐏 Get Your First Month of MTNTOUGH Free Use Code "MTNPOD" @ https://mtntough.com/.) On this show, we delve into guests' purpose, mentality, and mental toughness so you can learn from the best of the best. Whether you're a seasoned backcountry hunter, an outdoorsman, or simply someone who wants to level up your mindset, this is your go-to source for inspiration, expert insights, campfire tales, entrepreneurship, and stories of perseverance and triumph.

Presented by Sig Sauer.

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MTNTOUGH is The #1 Fitness App Trusted By The DedicatedOur premier functional fitness programming is conveniently packaged for hunters, first responders, military, and mountain athletes. Train at home, at the gym, or on the go.

Since 2016, MTNTOUGH has been dedicated to helping individuals achieve their personal goals by creating a foundation for physical and mental toughness. The brand’s best-in-class programs are developed, tested, and proven by former Navy SEALs, Army Rangers, and renowned physical trainers. MTNTOUGH+ programs are used by elite groups and operators, including special ops forces, wildland firefighters, backcountry hunters, professional mountain athletes, and more. The MTNTOUGH fitness lab is headquartered in Bozeman, Montana, surrounded by some of the world’s top mountain athletes.

00:00:00 - Podcast Welcome and Host Introduction00:02:50 - Mike's Near-Death Truck Crash Story00:05:11 - Reflections on Guardian Angels and Faith00:06:18 - Rescuing the Totaled Rig00:08:03 - Shifting Focus to Family Over Materialism00:08:33 - Mike's Journey from Behavioral Health00:10:01 - Fostering Boys and Success Stories00:11:33 - Combining Mechanics with Therapy00:12:23 - Joining Fieldcraft Survival00:13:40 - Transition to CEO Role00:15:06 - Navigating Business Adversity00:20:20 - Negotiating Contracts with Humility00:24:35 - Fieldcraft as a Ministry00:29:56 - Self-Reliance Against Modern Dependency00:36:06 - Outdoor Healing and Mental Tools00:40:06 - Alaska Trip and True Self-Reliance00:44:33 - Breaking Free from the Matrix00:47:03 - Rejecting Toxic Masculinity Narratives00:50:21 - Call to Action for Men00:52:58 - Always Ready Mindset00:55:04 - Biblical Strength and Love00:58:03 - Plugging into Fieldcraft Training01:00:18 - Recent Medical Training Courses01:01:35 - Episode Wrap-Up and Appreciation01:02:37 - Golden Nugget: Tenacity in Adversity