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The Calm in the Chaos Podcast is more than a series of interviews—it’s a mission to honor those who risk everything so others may live. Hosted by bestselling author, Navy Aviation Rescue Swimmer, and Everest soloist Brian Dickinson, this platform gives voice to the untold stories of America’s elite.
Each episode dives deep into the real-life experiences of current and former U.S. Navy Aviation Rescue Swimmers—individuals who’ve stared down chaos, confronted the impossible, and emerged with powerful lessons in leadership, faith, and resilience. These aren’t just rescue missions; they are moments that shaped lives.
Whether you’re military, first responder, or simply drawn to stories of grit and purpose, this is your place to reconnect with the warrior mindset and the calm that rises in the storm.
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Brian Dickinson, the bestselling author of Calm in the Chaos and Blind Descent, a former U.S. Navy Aviation Rescue Swimmer and Mount Everest Solo Summiteer delivers raw, untold rescue experiences from the U.S. Navy’s elite, unsung heroes. Each episode dives deep into the mindset of the individuals selflessly heading into the chaos to save the lives of others.
So Others May Live!
*This podcast is an unofficial exploration of the lives and missions of U.S. Navy Aviation Rescue Swimmers. It is not endorsed by or affiliated with the U.S. Navy or the Department of Defense.
In this episode, I sit down with my good friend and former SAR brother, Steve Ayers, a retired U.S. Navy Chief Warrant Officer 4 who spent three decades in naval aviation, performing every mission a helicopter is capable of and more. Steve shares stories from high-risk search and rescue operations, the intensity and lessons of SERE school, and his unforgettable winging party. It’s a candid, personal look at friendship, service, and the traditions that make Navy aviation truly one of a kind.
CALM IN THE CHAOS PODCAST Episode 37
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So Others May Live! 🫡🇺🇸
Keep Calm in the Chaos Merch
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