What does it really take to become a Navy SEAL?
In this episode of the Mulligan Brothers Interviews Podcast, former Navy SEALs DJ Shipley, Clint Emerson, and Jason Redman break down BUD/S (Basic Underwater Demolition/SEAL training), one of the toughest military selection programs in the world.
From Hell Week and brutal underwater drills to sleep deprivation, freezing cold, and the constant mental fight to not quit, they share firsthand stories of what Navy SEAL training is really like and what separates the people who make it from the ones who don’t.
This conversation goes deep into the mindset behind survival, resilience under pressure, and pushing through extreme hardship. They explain why BUD/S is far more mental than physical, and how the lessons learned in training shape not only combat, but life far beyond it.
If you’ve ever wondered what Hell Week actually feels like, how SEAL candidates survive BUD/S, or what it means to push past your limits, this episode gives you a rare inside look.
Topics include:
• Navy SEAL BUD/S training explained
• Hell Week survival and mental toughness
• Pool competency and underwater stress tests
• How Navy SEALs handle fear, pain, and pressure
• The mindset required to never quit
• Lessons from combat and life on a SEAL team
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