Episode 78 | ”Big Fish” (Feat. Eric Frohardt)

Permission To Speak Freely

Before The Episode:

“988” is the three-digit, nationwide phone number to connect directly to the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. By calling or texting 988, you’ll connect with mental health professionals with the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, formerly known as the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. Veterans can press “1” after dialing 988 to connect directly to the Veterans Crisis Lifeline which serves our nation’s Veterans, service members, National Guard and Reserve members, and those who support them. For texts, Veterans should continue to text the Veterans Crisis Lifeline short code: 838255.

On this Episode:

Damo is joined by Eric Frohardt. Eric is a husband, father, entrepreneur, and a former Navy Seal with nearly 12 years of service, on various Teams including the highly revered Naval Special Warfare Development Group (DevGru). Over the course of his career, he’s deployed numerous times to hot spots around the world including Iraq and Afghanistan. While on active duty, he climbed El Capitan and 2 of the 7 Summits: Denali and Aconcagua. Now, Eric works as the COO of Defy, a performance beverage company with nationwide distribution in over 11,000 locations.

Eric’s story begins on a Hog Farm in Sac City, Iowa. He reflects on his upbringing on the farm and the vital lessons that he learned from observing his parents while working long hours at a young age. Eric talks about his stint as a high school and junior college football player. Then, at some point he joined the Navy and became a SEAL, because someone bet him that he wouldn’t do it. Is BUD/S more of a test of will than a test of strength? How does it feel to go through BUD/S while passing a kidney stone? Eric discusses his experience while enlisted as a Navy Seal, which was full of as much action as despair. Rest well to all the brothers that we’ve loss along the way. Eric was eventually awarded a Purple Heart, which ironically, played a major part in his exit from the military. He recaps his experience after ending his military service to figuring out is path and eventually landing in his current role at Defy. These topics and more are covered in this episode. Remember to follow the ‘Permission to Speak Freely’ podcast on TikTok, Facebook, Discord, Instagram, Twitter, and subscribe on YouTube.

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Links and more from this episode:

Eric Frohardt Social Media:

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ericfrohardt/?hl=en

More Information Defy (and Defy Products):

Website: https://drinkdefy.com/

Company IG Profile: https://www.instagram.com/defy/

Community IG Profile: https://www.instagram.com/defynation_/

Additional Credits:

PTSF “Theme Music” - Produced by Lim0