Episode 209

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7th May 2026

Action Under Friction: Moving Forward When Life Gets Heavy

Marine Corps veteran Cliff Sosamon joins The Field Op to talk about leadership, identity, discipline, and what happens when motivation disappears.

As the creator of the Action Under Friction (A.U.F.) method and founder of Tailgate Chat, Cliff teaches people how to move forward through uncertainty, fear, and transition instead of waiting to “feel ready.”

This is a conversation about rebuilding momentum when life gets heavy.

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Guest Links:

https://tailgatechatpodcast.com/

https://www.youtube.com/@Tailgate_Chat

https://substack.com/@tailgatechat

https://executionunderpressurespeaker.com/

The Field Op Links:

https://linktr.ee/thefieldop

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The Field Op
Provide a place for service members and veterans to go listen, share, and get information on many different topics i.e. sharing funny stories, info about transitioning out of the service, mental health, VA claims and benefits, suicide prevention, etc.
Provide a place for service members and veterans to go listen, share, and get information on many different topics i.e. sharing funny stories, info about transitioning out of the service, mental health, VA claims and benefits, suicide prevention, etc.

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Brian Colburn

Brian Colburn is a media strategist, podcast producer, content creators coach and consultant. Founder of Sitch Radio, and Growth & Partnership Director at EMN. With over 20 years of experience across media, corporate, and public service sectors.