Knives, Wine, Ocean Conservation and Being a Navy SEAL ft. Andrew Arrabito

Today we chat with Andrew Arrabito, a former US Navy SEAL who has dedicated his post-military career to marine conservation efforts. He is the founder and CEO of Half Face Blades which employs veterans and is a company that creates custom knives for outdoor enthusiasts and military personnel, and also advocates for sustainable fishing practices and the protection of marine wildlife. Arrabito's experience as a Navy SEAL has informed his approach to marine conservation, and he is a passionate advocate for preserving the ocean and its ecosystems.

Here is the breakdown:

[00:00:00] Bear encounters.

[00:03:44] Becoming a Navy SEAL.

[00:06:00] Miserable ocean swims.

[00:08:29] Physical toll of military service.

[00:11:33] Hallucinogenics for PTSD treatment.

[00:14:30] The power of DMT.

[00:17:14] Overcoming fear through psychedelics.

[00:20:59] Human fear of tomorrow and yesterday.

[00:23:08] Doing the right thing.

[00:25:59] Transitioning from military to civilian life.

[00:28:36] Custom knife design and business.

[00:31:31] Unique knife handles.

[00:36:03] Warpaw wine.

[00:37:22] Aging wine and hot sauce.

[00:40:11] Truffle hot sauce.

[00:43:08] Creating a team for mental health.

[00:45:58] Grizzly bears are no joke.

[00:50:23] Tattooing takes a long time.

[00:53:50] Tattoo meanings and stories.

[00:55:30] Tattoo pain as torture.

[00:57:51] Drinking and tattooing.

[01:02:25] Falconry License.

[01:02:53] Overcoming life's challenges.

Connect with Andrew:

IG: http://www.instagram.com/specoperator

Check out Half Face Blades Website: https://www.halffaceblades.com/

Connect with Aaron:⁠

Website: http://www.chatsandtatts.com⁠

Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@chatsandtatts

IG: http://www.instagram.com/chatsandtatts

Chats & Tatts YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/chatsandtatts

Aaron IG:⁠ http://www.instagram.com/aarondellavedova⁠

Guru Tattoo: http://www.Gurutattoo.com