"Better You Die Today" — FBI HRT Commander on Conquering Fear
Wed Jan 28 2026
Former FBI Deputy Director and founder of the elite Hostage Rescue Team (HRT), Danny Coulson, sits down to discuss fear with me: how to recognize it, harness it, and overcome it. From lying to his team about bulls in a terrorist compound to pushing a frozen operator off an 11-story building, Danny shares raw stories about what fear really looks like at the highest levels of special operations, and how preparation, brotherhood, and faith carry you through.
Topics covered:
The difference between real fear and unwarranted anxiety
Subliminal judgments and trusting your intuition
Why physical training reduces the effects of adrenaline dumps
Fear of failure vs. fear of death
How elite teams handle weak links
The largest tactical operation in US history you've never heard of
Whether you're preparing for a high-stakes interview, training for special operations, or just want to travel with more confidence — this one's for you.
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THE PURPOSE of this CHANNEL: From musician to FBI-assigned undercover, to CEO and author, I’ve learned that the most powerful stories happen when unlikely worlds collide. My goal is to unite independent thinkers through extraordinary stories, inspiring positive change, and exploring what connects us all.
--Tegan Broadwater, Author | "Life in the Fishbowl."
Tegan's BOOK (Profits donated to charities mentoring fatherless kids): "LIFE IN THE FISHBOWL. The Harrowing True Story of an Undercover Cop Who Took Down 51 of the Nation's Most Notorious Crips, and His Cultural Awakening Amidst a Poor, Gang-Infested Neighborhood" https://www.amazon.com/Life-Fishbowl-undercover-gang-infested-neighborhood/dp/0578661624
HOST: Tegan Broadwater https://teganbroadwater.com
T's FAVs: My VUORI Collection (These are badass...I own all of them!) Please use this link to shop: https://shopmy.us/tb/shelves
GUEST: Danny Coulson
WEB: www.CoulsonSecure.com
SPONSOR: Tactical Systems Network, LLC (Security Consulting, Armed Personnel, & Investigations) https://www.TSNLLC.com
MUSIC: Tee Cad Website: https://teecad.com
To BOOK TEGAN or for GUEST INQUIRIES: Hannah Clark with Parkdale Publicity
E: hannah@parkdalepublicity.com
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Former FBI Deputy Director and founder of the elite Hostage Rescue Team (HRT), Danny Coulson, sits down to discuss fear with me: how to recognize it, harness it, and overcome it. From lying to his team about bulls in a terrorist compound to pushing a frozen operator off an 11-story building, Danny shares raw stories about what fear really looks like at the highest levels of special operations, and how preparation, brotherhood, and faith carry you through. Topics covered: The difference between real fear and unwarranted anxiety Subliminal judgments and trusting your intuition Why physical training reduces the effects of adrenaline dumps Fear of failure vs. fear of death How elite teams handle weak links The largest tactical operation in US history you've never heard of Whether you're preparing for a high-stakes interview, training for special operations, or just want to travel with more confidence — this one's for you. JOIN OUR COMMUNITY: http://eepurl.com/itcbEE THE PURPOSE of this CHANNEL: From musician to FBI-assigned undercover, to CEO and author, I’ve learned that the most powerful stories happen when unlikely worlds collide. My goal is to unite independent thinkers through extraordinary stories, inspiring positive change, and exploring what connects us all. --Tegan Broadwater, Author | "Life in the Fishbowl." Tegan's BOOK (Profits donated to charities mentoring fatherless kids): "LIFE IN THE FISHBOWL. The Harrowing True Story of an Undercover Cop Who Took Down 51 of the Nation's Most Notorious Crips, and His Cultural Awakening Amidst a Poor, Gang-Infested Neighborhood" https://www.amazon.com/Life-Fishbowl-undercover-gang-infested-neighborhood/dp/0578661624 HOST: Tegan Broadwater https://teganbroadwater.com T's FAVs: My VUORI Collection (These are badass...I own all of them!) Please use this link to shop: https://shopmy.us/tb/shelves GUEST: Danny Coulson WEB: www.CoulsonSecure.com SPONSOR: Tactical Systems Network, LLC (Security Consulting, Armed Personnel, & Investigations) https://www.TSNLLC.com MUSIC: Tee Cad Website: https://teecad.com To BOOK TEGAN or for GUEST INQUIRIES: Hannah Clark with Parkdale Publicity E: hannah@parkdalepublicity.com