This episode flips the mic on Not Special co-host Herb Thompson and what comes out is raw, honest, and unforgettable.

In this powerful and deeply personal episode, Herb Thompson, former Drill Sergeant of the Year, Green Beret, Ivy League MBA, and co-founder of Liberty Speaks opens up to his wife Corrie about the moments that shaped him most: combat, chaos, purpose, addiction, recovery, leadership, marriage, and learning how to finally slow down.

From a 10-day combat mission as a ground force commander under constant fire, to being mistaken for General Patton in the middle of a gunfight… to struggling with silence once the war was over, this conversation goes far beyond military stories.

This episode is about:

• What Special Forces actually do (and what Hollywood gets wrong)

• How chaos becomes “normal” after trauma

• Why elite performers struggle with stillness

• Leadership, marriage, and building a business together

• Addiction, recovery, and asking for help

• Learning how to stop chasing the next mountain—and enjoy the view

If you’ve ever felt driven but restless… accomplished but unfulfilled… this one hits home.