Navy SEAL Andrew Arrabito on Combat, Mental Health & Crafting Iconic Blades | TRS 046

In Episode 046 of The Resilient Show, Chad sits down with The One & Only Andrew Arrabito: Navy SEAL, Bladesmith, & Entrepreneur.

If you don’t know, Andrew Arrabito is the founder of Half Face Blades, Warpaw Wine, We KBD Apparel, and more. Each of these ventures represent something unique about his character, but what stands out to us the most is his personal resilience. “Bito” is an example of strength and perseverance forged through love, loss, grief, and an ongoing exploration of faith. His story serves as a testament to the enduring spirit of resilience, and we’re honored to share part of his journey with you.

Learn more about Andrew & Half Face Blades: ⁠https://www.halffaceblades.com⁠
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CHAPTERS:
00:00:00 Introduction
00:00:48 Andrew Arrabito’s Background
00:02:11 Entrepreneurship and Building a Team
00:03:38 The Origin of Half Face Blades
00:07:37 Growth and Responsibility as a Business Owner
00:09:46 Impact of the Economy and Trump Administration
00:11:09 Family Loss and Early Life
00:14:48 Thoughts on Missionary Work and Responsibility
00:17:45 Legacy of His Parents
00:19:53 Joining the Navy SEALs
00:22:12 SEAL Team Deployments
00:23:01 Deployments to Southeast Asia and Afghanistan
00:25:35 Kinetic Operations in Afghanistan
00:29:00 The Story Behind the War Paint Photo
00:32:24 Memorable Combat Moment: Dropping a 500-Pound Bomb
00:35:20 Culture Shift in the Military
00:39:01 Improving Morale, Recruitment, and Retention
00:40:19 Remembering Fallen Brothers
00:42:18 Addressing Veteran Suicide
00:45:51 Lessons from Loss: Ethan’s Story
00:47:36 Gio’s Suicide and Forgiveness
00:49:36 Thoughts on Plant Medicine and Combat’s Toll
00:54:10 The Role of Faith in Resilience
00:57:13 God’s Timing and Modern Examples
00:59:20 SHOT Show and Closing Thoughts
01:02:30 Sponsor Gifts and Farewell

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