#78: Vincent 'Rocco' Vargas - Healing Through Hitting

Passing The Torch with Martin Foster

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Vincent “Rocco” Vargas, a former decorated Army Ranger who also conducted Spec Ops at the border (and continues to serve as a Sergeant First Class Reserve Officer today).

In addition, Rocco Vargas is a veteran of three combat deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan with the 75th Ranger Regiment’s 2nd Battalion based at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash.

As if that were not enough, Vargas has also thrived in life outside the military.

His accomplishments include: chef, podcaster, writer, producer, business entrepreneur, actor, and a partridge and a pear tree.

From childhood to a special operations member, to a starring role in FX's hit TV series 'Sons Of Anarchy' spin-off: 'Mayans M.C.' Rocco understands that the world can seem unforgiving at times.

Conversation:

00:00 "Nostalgic Baseball Card Memories"

04:12 Baseball Therapy for Stress Relief

06:48 Trauma Therapy: Healing Through Hitting

11:33 Holistic Healing for Veterans

16:40 Self-Love Through Daily Actions

18:28 Truth in Vulnerable Masculinity

22:10 Stay Active, Pursue Adventure

24:57 "From Military to Hollywood Writer"

29:12 "Passion for Influential Storytelling"

32:55 Rising Above: Perseverance in Hollywood

36:37 Walking My Truth Alone

38:25 Chasing Taylor Sheridan's Success

42:51 Comedy Dreams: Inspired by "Freak"

46:14 "Chase Love, Not Titles"

50:27 The Beauty of Family Cooking

54:06 Billboard of Hope and Change

55:04 "Anything Is Possible"

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