In this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Shane Kronstedt—former Navy SEAL, physician, surgical resident, and most importantly, my husband—for a powerful conversation about discipline, resilience, and the real-life moments that define us. From his early years of martial arts and mixed martial arts to surviving Hell Week and life-or-death missions in Afghanistan and Uganda, Shane shares how pressure creates clarity, why mindset matters most, and what it truly means to lead by example. This deeply personal episode gives you a rare glimpse into the man behind the mission.We cover:Why Shane chose the most dangerous path on purpose—and what it taught himWhat Hell Week is really like (and why most fail)His perspective on “one moment of weakness for a lifetime of regret”Lessons learned from combat trauma and performing surgery in war zonesThe truth about motivation, mental toughness, and doing things that suckWhy preparation beats panic and mindset > emotionThe relationship between high performers, adversity, and identityWhat it’s like building a family, business, and legacy Whether you’re a parent, athlete, medical professional, or someone who wants to be better under pressure, this episode will challenge you to redefine your limits and commit to something greater than yourself.Please be advised: This episode contains some strong language and may not be suitable for all audiences. Who is Shane Kronstedt?Dr. Shane Kronstedt Shane was a Navy SEAL and combat medic with ten years of active duty service. His time overseas treating patients inspired him to become a surgeon. He deployed to Afghanistan, Europe, the Horn of Africa, and South America. Some of his awards include the Navy Commendation Medal, the Army Commendation Medal, The Joint Services Achievement Medal, and Navy Achievement Medal x2. He graduated from Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School with AOA Honors in 2023 and is currently a resident in urologic surgery at Baylor College of Medicine. This episode is brought to you by:LMNT – Get your free LMNT Sample Pack with any purchase – DrinkLMNT.com/DRLYONAG1 – FREE bottle of D3K2 and 5 free travel packs at DrinkAG1.com/LYONOneSkin – Get 15% off with the code DRLYON at https://www.oneskin.co/ Timeline Nutrition – Get 10% off at https://Timeline.com/LYONFind me at: Instagram: @drgabriellelyonTikTok: @drgabriellelyonFacebook: facebook.com/doctorgabriellelyonYouTube:youtube.com/@DrGabrielleLyonX (Twitter): x.com/drgabriellelyonApply to become a patient – https://drgabriellelyon.com/new-patient-inquiry/Join my weekly newsletter – https://institute-for-muscle-centric-medicine.ck.pageGet my book –

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