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On today's episode of the American Warrior Show, Rich Brown is joined by Michael "Mac" McNamara, founder of Post-Traumatic Winning and ALL MARINE RADIO. Mac's story spans finance, combat, leadership, and a lifelong mission to help others thrive after trauma.
About Michael McNamara:
Began his career at Merrill Lynch in Los Angeles, first as a bookkeeper and later as an account executive.
Enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps, later commissioned as a 2nd Lieutenant in December 1983.
Served in multiple assignments, including:
1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment
1st Light Armored Infantry Battalion
Marine Detachment, USS Ranger CV-61
The Basic School
3rd Light Armored Infantry Battalion
Left active duty in 1994 after more than a decade of service.
Post-Service Career & Return to Duty:
Became Director of Sports for Special Olympics North Dakota in 1998.
Launched his broadcasting career in 2000 as host of MacTalk, earning the National Association of Broadcasters Marconi Award (2007) for Small Market Personality of the Year.
Returned to active duty in 2004, promoted to Major, and deployed to Ramadi, Iraq, with the 1st Marine Division.
Mobilized again in 2006 for duty in Fallujah, Iraq, with the 5th Marine Regiment, while simultaneously serving on the Grand Forks City Council.
Deployed once more in 2010 with the 1st Marine Regiment to Helmand Province, Afghanistan, serving until his retirement in 2015.
Post-Traumatic Winning & Advocacy:
Founded The Post-Traumatic Winning Company, LLC and launched ALL MARINE RADIO, an online platform promoting mental fitness and reducing veteran suicide.
Began presenting Post-Traumatic Winning in 2019, first at Camp Lejeune, NC.
The presentation has since reached audiences across the U.S., Japan, Hawaii, Alaska, and Europe, impacting organizations of over 10,000 members with measurable results in combating destructive behaviors and suicide.
Launched the Post-Traumatic Winning Weekly Seminar series in January 2021, expanding the program's reach and dialogue.
Published his first book in March 2025, From Trauma to Joy: Life-Changing Lessons That Fellow U.S. Marines Taught Me After Traumatic Events Occurred in My Life — designed to share these universal lessons with a wider audience.
In This Episode:
How trauma can become a source of growth, not defeat.
The creation and impact of Post-Traumatic Winning.
Lessons learned from leading Marines and civilians through crisis.
Building mental fitness and resilience in the face of adversity.
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Show Featured Sponsor: The Precision Holsters Vanquish! Learn more: Precision Holsters and use code "seekAWS" for a discount.
On today's episode of the American Warrior Show, Rich Brown is joined by Michael "Mac" McNamara, founder of Post-Traumatic Winning and ALL MARINE RADIO. Mac's story spans finance, combat, leadership, and a lifelong mission to help others thrive after trauma.
About Michael McNamara:
Began his career at Merrill Lynch in Los Angeles, first as a bookkeeper and later as an account executive.
Enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps, later commissioned as a 2nd Lieutenant in December 1983.
Served in multiple assignments, including:
1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment
1st Light Armored Infantry Battalion
Marine Detachment, USS Ranger CV-61
The Basic School
3rd Light Armored Infantry Battalion
Left active duty in 1994 after more than a decade of service.
Post-Service Career & Return to Duty:
Became Director of Sports for Special Olympics North Dakota in 1998.
Launched his broadcasting career in 2000 as host of MacTalk, earning the National Association of Broadcasters Marconi Award (2007) for Small Market Personality of the Year.
Returned to active duty in 2004, promoted to Major, and deployed to Ramadi, Iraq, with the 1st Marine Division.
Mobilized again in 2006 for duty in Fallujah, Iraq, with the 5th Marine Regiment, while simultaneously serving on the Grand Forks City Council.
Deployed once more in 2010 with the 1st Marine Regiment to Helmand Province, Afghanistan, serving until his retirement in 2015.
Post-Traumatic Winning & Advocacy:
Founded The Post-Traumatic Winning Company, LLC and launched ALL MARINE RADIO, an online platform promoting mental fitness and reducing veteran suicide.
Began presenting Post-Traumatic Winning in 2019, first at Camp Lejeune, NC.
The presentation has since reached audiences across the U.S., Japan, Hawaii, Alaska, and Europe, impacting organizations of over 10,000 members with measurable results in combating destructive behaviors and suicide.
Launched the Post-Traumatic Winning Weekly Seminar series in January 2021, expanding the program's reach and dialogue.
Published his first book in March 2025, From Trauma to Joy: Life-Changing Lessons That Fellow U.S. Marines Taught Me After Traumatic Events Occurred in My Life — designed to share these universal lessons with a wider audience.
In This Episode:
How trauma can become a source of growth, not defeat.
The creation and impact of Post-Traumatic Winning.
Lessons learned from leading Marines and civilians through crisis.
Building mental fitness and resilience in the face of adversity.

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