Calm in the Chaos with Brian Dickinson
Brian Dickinson – Calm in the Chaos
Everest solo summiteer. Bestselling author. Keynote Speaker, Podcast Host, Former U.S. Navy Aviation Rescue Swimmer.
This channel is built around real stories from the mountains, the military, and the moments that test us. From surviving a blind descent off Everest to high-risk rescue missions, the goal is simple: steady the mind, lead well, and stay calm when everything turns sideways.
🎙️ A top 10% global podcast on Listen Notes
🎙️ More streams and downloads than 96% of new shows on Spotify
🎙️ Over 229,000 plays in the first year.
What You’ll Find Here:
• Leadership & Keynote Insights
• Calm in the Chaos Podcast
• Rescue & Survival Breakdowns
• Adventure & Climbing
Support the mission:
📘 Books: Blind Descent • Calm in the Chaos • Bloodline of Redemption
🎤 Speaking: briandickinson.net/speaking
☕ Official Gear: shop.calminthechaospodcast.com
🤝 Partnerships & Media: briandickinson.net/partnerships
Journey from Non-Designated Airman to Navy Rescue Swimmer and Surface Warfare Officer
Navy Rescue Swimmer Collin Koss – Multiple Rescues, F/A-18 Ejection, and the Journey to Officer
Surviving the Unsurvivable: Kuwait Helo Crash, Brotherhood, and Finding Purpose After Service
Navy Rescue Swimmer John Brown – From Surf Sales to SAR Deployments, SWTI School and Instructor Duty
Chris Vliet: Navy Aviation Rescue Swimmer to Firefighter | Surviving a BMX Crash & Coma Recovery
Navy Rescue Swimmer Dave Hewitt – 20 Years, 3 Rescues, and the Burden of a Pilot’s Fateful Decision
Vietnam War Navy Aircrewman & Door Gunner Mike Dobson – HA(L)-3 Hero Who Saved Countless Lives
Steve Ayers: 30 Years of Navy Aviation Rescue — CW4 Veteran’s Epic Helicopter Missions
Navy Combat Search & Rescue with Logan Warner | First Direct Action Since Vietnam
From Navy Rescue Swimmer to Airline Captain | James Brocksmith’s Story
From Pilot Recovery to Peace Enforcement | Kim Pilkay’s Unforgettable Military Missions
Navy Rescue Swimmer and SERE Instructor Bill Beasley on Hurricane Floyd Rescue & Survival Training
30-Year Navy Aviation Rescue Swimmer Mark Brush on Crash Recovery & Flawless CSAR Mission
Man Overboard Rescue on Our First Navy Deployment | Aviation Rescue Swimmer Joe Pilsl
27 Bullets. One SEAL. One Rescue.
From Sea Rescues to Summiting Everest | A Spiritual Journey of a Navy SAR Swimmer
Breaking Barriers as a Navy Rescue Swimmer | Mary Sawicki’s Story of SAR, Grit & Legacy
Vietnam-Era Heroism | Combat SAR Stories That Defined a Generation
How a Navy Rescue Swimmer Became a SEAL Sniper & NYT Bestselling Author
Close Encounters of the SAR Kind | Real Stories from the Front Lines
From F-14 Tragedy to Type-1 Triumph: A Rescue Swimmer’s Journey of Hope
Rescuing a Skewered Ice Climber | True Story from a Navy Rescue Swimmer
From Guitar Hero to Real Hero: A Navy Rescue Swimmer’s Journey
F-14 Crash Rescue in Shark-Infested Waters | Real Navy SAR Mission
From Navy Rescue Swimmer to Surviving Denali & the Badwater Ultramarathon
From Rescue Swimmer to Navy Helicopter Aircraft Commander | Leadership at 1,000 Feet
Navy Door Gunner: First Confirmed Kills Since Vietnam | Rescue Swimmer Podcast
F-35 Pilot Ejects Into Ocean: Rescue Swimmer Reacts | The Rescue Swimmer Podcast
Unbreakable Mindset: Inside the Grit of a Navy Rescue Swimmer | The Rescue Swimmer Podcast
Epic Alaskan Rescues with Coast Guard Swimmer Jason Quinn | Rescue Swimmer Podcast