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Jon Truett - Optimizing Human Performance | SRS #201

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Jon Truett is a former British Army soldier with a 23-year career, including 20 years serving in the elite 22 Special Air Service (SAS) Regiment of the United Kingdom Special Forces. Enlisting in the Parachute Regiment in 1998, he passed the grueling SAS selection process in 2002 and participated in numerous high-stakes operations, including multiple deployments in Iraq combating insurgent networks. His service spanned complex global conflicts post-9/11, involving counter-terrorism, hostage rescue, and covert reconnaissance. Truett faced significant psychological and physical challenges, including stress-related alopecia and personal tragedies, which shaped his perspective on resilience and mental health. Today, he is an advocate for neurotechnology, exploring wearable devices to enhance human performance and detect neurological conditions early. Truett shares his expertise through speaking engagements, podcasts, and his work with organizations like Avanti Communications, where he serves as Director of Special Programs, focusing on strategic solutions and interdisciplinary collaboration. Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkoujZQZatbqy4KGcgjpVxQ/join Shawn Ryan Show Links SUBSCRIBE: http://www.youtube.com/@ShawnRyanShow Sign up: https://shawnryanshow.com/pages/newsletter Support the Show: https://www.patreon.com/VigilanceElite Download Free Content: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1lF-8_5jwRc5eAhzDkqqCOp-6yvd05vAw?usp=sharing Listen on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/shawn-ryan-show/id1492492083 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5eodRZd3qR9VT1ip1wI7xQ?si=59f9d106e56a4509 Follow on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@shawnryanshow Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shawnryanshow/ Follow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shawnryanshow/ Follow on X: https://twitter.com/ShawnRyanShow SRS Podcast Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL4pqo9Uoh0WuUKxw0BmaK1yrg9Kd7E4lk #vigilanceelite #shawnryanshow Jon Truett Links: IG - ⁠https://www.instagram.com/jon_neuro⁠  LI - ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/jon-truett-60841b222⁠ Shawn Ryan Show Sponsors: ⁠https://uscca.com/srs⁠ https://www.patriotmobile.com/srs⁠ ⁠https://www.shawnlikesgold.com⁠ | 855-936-GOLD ⁠https://www.helixsleep.com/srs⁠ ⁠https://www.rocketmoney.com/srs⁠ https://www.paladinpower.com/srs⁠ 00:00 Introduction and Welcome 14:39 Childhood and Family Background 22:54 Educational Journey and Boarding School Experiences 44:24 Transition to Military Life 48:18 Reflecting on Historical Conflicts 01:01:50 Joining the SAS: Selection and Training 01:07:02 Life in the SAS: Training and Deployment 01:38:44 Deployment to Baghdad 01:55:31 Personal Tragedy: Losing My Mother 02:30:20 Returning to Work After a Loss 02:35:14 Complexity of Special Forces Operations 02:49:10 Hostage Rescues and Collaborations 03:02:07 Reflections on Service and Personal Impact 03:25:49 Understanding Trauma and Neurological Deficits 03:37:18 Speaking Engagements and Professional Development 03:58:31 Innovative Technologies in Neuromuscular Stimulation 04:18:32 The Harmony of Physiological Functions 04:22:47 Remarkable Recovery Stories 04:56:47 Applications in Conflict Rehabilitation 05:03:23 Conclusion and Contact Information

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@stuc3195 2025-05-19

19 operational tours in 23 years is insane. Interesting fact. The brother he refers to was Lt. COL in the Parachute Regiment...and I believe CO of 1 PARA. ? So if CO of 1 PARA then he would have been part of Soecial Forces Support Group SFSG at the same time his brother was in the SAS. So for sure they would have served together on the same range if tasks in Iraq and / or Aghanistan. And he and his brother were both awarded Queen Commendation for Valuable Service

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@LouMac-zy9sl 2025-05-20

I would love to see SAS guy Billy Billingham on here , all the things he done before and after his service is just as interesting as his service stories.

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@jacobjmiller 2025-05-21

True class displayed here makes me proud to be British - Thanks for your service Jon.

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@justsaiyan8678 2025-05-20

The whole interview is like watching someone who shouldn’t be humble, be exceptionally humble. It’s literally refreshing and cues attention to his mental cognizance. He’s one with the world, Respect bruv!

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@HelloJamesBond 2025-05-20

This guy is such a great exemplar of British special forces.

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@IceThermal 2025-05-20

Hey Shawn, I just watched a speech from Kevin Holland who was in DEVGRU and then transferred to Delta and has a really inspiring story of how he got wounded in Afghanistan. I feel like you and your viewers (Including myself) would love to see you interview him. I pray that you see and receive this message, thanks.

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@davidgosling1774 2025-05-20

Shawn I love your show and have watched everything you've put out. I'm an English man living in Australia and would love to see more SAS/SBS warriors on your show. Wether you do or don't I'll always watch. Keep up the good fight brother 💪

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@ravenmischief8006 2025-05-20

"Playing rugby and having piano lessons, didn't quite work out for me in school." -Jon Truett

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@rockkicker5527 2025-05-21

Has anyone else noticed noticed this gentleman is a quiet professional and skips over things he thinks might be sensitive to his fellow warriors. This man knows the dangers of saying to much to the public.

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@Steady550 2025-05-23

All the ex SAS guys that do interviews are so laid back, polite and mild mannered you’d never imagine that these guys are literally one man army’s

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