In this episode of the Peace • Power • & Purpose Podcast, Steve Morris sits down with Damian Porter — a former operator with the New Zealand Special Air Service (NZSAS), a Western Australia police officer, and a career firefighter with more than 15 years of frontline service.

Damian served with 1 NZSAS Group in the Counter Terrorist Team, specializing in hostage rescue and high-risk operations. After transitioning from military service and law enforcement, he dedicated his life to teaching others the realities of survival, resilience, and operating under pressure.

Now widely known as the “How Not To Die Guy,” Damian focuses on practical self-defense, situational awareness, and mental resilience — helping everyday people better prepare for real-world threats.

In this conversation, Steve and Damian discuss:

• The mindset required to operate in elite special forces

• What real self-defense actually means in the real world

• The legal and psychological consequences of violence most people overlook

• Lessons learned from military service, policing, and firefighting

• How to build resilience and mental toughness in modern life

Damian also hosts the Straight Talk: Mind & Muscle Podcast, where he interviews high performers from military, athletics, and leadership communities about the mindset required to perform at the highest level.

This episode is a powerful conversation about discipline, survival, responsibility, and living with purpose.

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Connect with Damian Porter

Website

https://www.hownottodieguys.com

Instagram

https://www.instagram.com/hownottodieguy/

Facebook

https://www.facebook.com/damian.porter.71

Podcast

Straight Talk: Mind & Muscle

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