Jeff Depatie

Jeff Depatie is a former JTF2 (Joint Task Force 2) combat sniper. He was part of a sniper unit that set the world record for the longest confirmed kill at 3.5 km (2.2 miles).

He is now known for his extensive work in human optimization, post-traumatic growth research, and initiatory rites. His multifaceted career and personal journey reflect a deep commitment to understanding the edges of the human experience.

He is the Chief Course Architect of The Process, one of the most difficult civilian challenges in the world.

He is also the producer of “Dark Night of Our Soul” a documentary exploring the evolutionary purpose of trauma. The film is set to release in 2025.

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After his military service, Jeff sought to apply the skills and lessons learned in the military to civilian life. He co-founded The Special Forces Experience (SFE), an organization dedicated to facilitating profound personal transformations through meticulously designed challenges and experiences. As the Chief Course Architect of SFE, Jeff has been instrumental in creating programs like “The Process,” which pushes participants to their physical, mental, and emotional limits to foster growth and resilience.

Human Optimization Advocate

Jeff’s commitment to human optimization is evident in his continuous pursuit of personal excellence across various disciplines. He holds qualifications in tactical shooting, multiple martial arts, skydiving, paramotoring, piloting, professional driving, and open water diving. Jeff’s extensive training and diverse skill set underscore his belief in the limitless potential of human capabilities.

Post-Traumatic Growth and Mental Health

A significant focus of Jeff’s work is on post-traumatic growth (PTG), a concept that explores how individuals can transform adversity into profound personal development. Through SFE, Jeff facilitates experiences that help individuals harness their struggles to achieve new levels of strength and understanding. His dedication to veterans’ mental health further emphasizes his commitment to using his knowledge and experiences to support those transitioning from military to civilian life. His documentary “Dark Night of Our Soul” is set to release in 2025.

Spiritual Exploration and Personal Philosophy

Jeff incorporates spiritual growth into his holistic approach to personal development. He explores altered states of consciousness through the ethical and intentional use of plant medicines believing these experiences can break habitual thinking and promote deeper self-awareness. His spiritual journey is intertwined with his belief in the power of facing and overcoming inner challenges.

Thought Leadership and Education

As a thought leader, Jeff shares his insights on personal growth, resilience, and human potential through various platforms. He is available for workshops, guest speaking, and podcasting, where he discusses topics ranging from the art of adversity to veterans’ mental health and his experiences as a JTF2 sniper. His work aims to inspire others to pursue greatness and navigate life’s challenges with courage and determination.

Legacy and Vision

Jeff Depatie’s legacy is one of transformation and empowerment. Through his work with The Special Forces Experience and beyond, he continues to push the boundaries of what is possible for individuals seeking to achieve their highest potential. His vision is to create a world where people can turn adversity into a catalyst for profound personal growth, ultimately leading to a more resilient and enlightened society.

Primary topics:

  • Post-traumatic Growth. We often interpret darkness as a curse but our adversity, when seen in a different light, may contain unseen solutions to our lives. He is currently producing a groundbreaking documentary on this controversial topic of post-traumatic growth called “Dark Night of Our Soul” which is currently in post-production
  • Initiatory Rites / The Art of Adversity. Navigating life’s adversity is both a science and an art form. Its effects and processes can be observed, repeated, and studied through the disciplines of neuroscience, psychology, and human behavior. It’s also an art form in that there is no right or true way to navigate our setbacks. No one way to take the images, emotions, and sensations from the past to live a life that liberates rather than oppresses.

Subtopics:

  • Utilizing altered states for personal growth: Breaking out of the prison of your habits with altered states. Plant medicines (intentional and ethical use of cannabis, ayahuasca, and bufo) and natural releases of DMT
  • Veterans’ mental health and personal growth. Tools for veterans to transition into civilian life.
  • Life as a JTF2 sniper: life before, during, and after being in one of the world’s leading tier 1 special forces units in the world.
  • Spiritual experiences for “tough guys”. Connecting to something greater than yourself looks a lot different for certain men than others; extreme physical output, the great outdoors, coming face to face with perceived death.
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Additional talking points and skillsets:

  • Human Optimization Processes
  • Elite-Team Selection
  • Tactical shooting: Depatie has taught pistol, shotgun, carbine, and long-range shooting to incoming tier-1 operators. He was a part of the sniper unit that has the current world record for the longest confirmed kill at 3.5 km (2.2 mi)
  • Martial arts training in multiple disciplines: MMA, karate, combato, defendo, and spears
  • Skydiving and paramotoring: With multiple qualifications and course completions for each
  • Piloting aircrafts: Private, IFR, float/sky racing, general purpose bushcraft
  • Professional driving: On/Off-road and multiple ATV variants such as UTVs, dirt bikes, and on/off-road motorcycles
  • Open water scuba and diving
  • >50 confidential military courses and qualifications

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