Cody Alford - Defy The Norm

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Retired Marine Raider, homesteader, and seeker of adventure. I’m on a mission to live my best life and help others break free from mediocrity. On this channel you’ll join me for a reality‑style journey through everyday life – from tactical lessons forged in the military to homestead projects, travel adventures and honest breakdowns of the gear I trust. Expect unfiltered conversations about mindset, resilience and leadership, behind‑the‑scenes family moments, and reviews of the tools that make it all possible. Together we’ll test limits, laugh at mishaps, and share what we learn so you can defy the norm and create your own path.

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The Most Dangerous Place a Man Can Live

The Most Dangerous Place a Man Can Live Cody Alford - Defy The Norm

3.3K views - 11 hours ago

My Faith Took a Turn I Didn’t Expect

My Faith Took a Turn I Didn’t Expect Cody Alford - Defy The Norm

64.1K views - 1 week ago

Nobody Tells You This About Self-Improvement

Nobody Tells You This About Self-Improvement Cody Alford - Defy The Norm

3.7K views - 2 weeks ago

Why Most Men Quit in the Middle

Why Most Men Quit in the Middle Cody Alford - Defy The Norm

8K views - 3 weeks ago

If I Died Today, Would I Be Proud of My Effort?

If I Died Today, Would I Be Proud of My Effort? Cody Alford - Defy The Norm

2.1K views - 4 weeks ago

I Didn’t Feel Like It, So I Did It Anyway

I Didn’t Feel Like It, So I Did It Anyway Cody Alford - Defy The Norm

5.5K views - 4 weeks ago

From Small Town to SHOT Show, What Kind of Man Are You Becoming?

From Small Town to SHOT Show, What Kind of Man Are You Becoming? Cody Alford - Defy The Norm

5.9K views - 4 weeks ago

Lead by Example, Even When It’s Hard

Lead by Example, Even When It’s Hard Cody Alford - Defy The Norm

8.1K views - 4 weeks ago

From Marine Raider to Homesteader, A Day of Purpose

From Marine Raider to Homesteader, A Day of Purpose Cody Alford - Defy The Norm

70.3K views - 4 weeks ago

Training with SWAT, Honoring the Fallen — A Message Every Patriot Needs

Training with SWAT, Honoring the Fallen — A Message Every Patriot Needs Cody Alford - Defy The Norm

7.8K views - 1 month ago

Inside We Defy The Norm HQ

Inside We Defy The Norm HQ Cody Alford - Defy The Norm

8K views - 1 month ago

CIVILIANS UNDER FIRE: Can You Handle The Stress?

CIVILIANS UNDER FIRE: Can You Handle The Stress? Cody Alford - Defy The Norm

8.1K views - 4 months ago

Life After the Military: Nobody Prepares You for This

Life After the Military: Nobody Prepares You for This Cody Alford - Defy The Norm

7.4K views - 5 months ago

The Truth About Regular Military vs Special Operations

The Truth About Regular Military vs Special Operations Cody Alford - Defy The Norm

58.8K views - 5 months ago

Master this skill and nothing can break you.

Master this skill and nothing can break you. Cody Alford - Defy The Norm

4.9K views - 9 months ago

Marine Raider Mindset for Success | Cody Alford

Marine Raider Mindset for Success | Cody Alford Cody Alford - Defy The Norm

3.9K views - 9 months ago

Don’t loose visibility on what you care about | Cody Alford

Don’t loose visibility on what you care about | Cody Alford Cody Alford - Defy The Norm

2K views - 9 months ago

Get Optimized with Rebecca Rouse | Cody Alford Show

Get Optimized with Rebecca Rouse | Cody Alford Show Cody Alford - Defy The Norm

7.2K views - 1 year ago

Did you realize you have this crazy superpower? EP.11

Did you realize you have this crazy superpower? EP.11 Cody Alford - Defy The Norm

4K views - 1 year ago

If I can do it, so can you | Ep.10 Interview with Tim Banford

If I can do it, so can you | Ep.10 Interview with Tim Banford Cody Alford - Defy The Norm

2.7K views - 1 year ago

Do you feel unfullfilled in what you're doing? | Ep. 9 on The Cody Alford Show has you covered.

Do you feel unfullfilled in what you're doing? | Ep. 9 on The Cody Alford Show has you covered. Cody Alford - Defy The Norm

3.8K views - 1 year ago

Pressure makes magic | War Veteran Logic

Pressure makes magic | War Veteran Logic Cody Alford - Defy The Norm

3.9K views - 1 year ago

Cody Alford Show Ep.8 | Growth

Cody Alford Show Ep.8 | Growth Cody Alford - Defy The Norm

3K views - 1 year ago

Zeroing Red Dots on EDC | Cody Alford

Zeroing Red Dots on EDC | Cody Alford Cody Alford - Defy The Norm

46.3K views - 2 years ago

Are you still doing this? Mindset by Ret. Marine Raider Cody Alford

Are you still doing this? Mindset by Ret. Marine Raider Cody Alford Cody Alford - Defy The Norm

2.2K views - 2 years ago

Are you “that guy?” #gym #mindset

Are you “that guy?” #gym #mindset Cody Alford - Defy The Norm

4.2K views - 2 years ago

Break the Loop | Cody Alford

Break the Loop | Cody Alford Cody Alford - Defy The Norm

2.6K views - 2 years ago

It needs to be said | Two Dudes in the Woods part 2 | Podcast made blunt

It needs to be said | Two Dudes in the Woods part 2 | Podcast made blunt Cody Alford - Defy The Norm

4.8K views - 2 years ago

How to Apply Growth Mindset To Your Life | Cody Alford

How to Apply Growth Mindset To Your Life | Cody Alford Cody Alford - Defy The Norm

3.6K views - 2 years ago

The Life You Want Will Cost You Your Old One! #mindset #codyalford #burpees

The Life You Want Will Cost You Your Old One! #mindset #codyalford #burpees Cody Alford - Defy The Norm

8.8K views - 2 years ago

Two dudes and the woods | I made a podcast in nature.

Two dudes and the woods | I made a podcast in nature. Cody Alford - Defy The Norm

6.6K views - 2 years ago

elk hunt Cody Alford - Defy The Norm

5.6K views - 2 years ago

Marine Raider Mindset Hack | Cody Alford #mindset #marines #MARSOC

Marine Raider Mindset Hack | Cody Alford #mindset #marines #MARSOC Cody Alford - Defy The Norm

14.9K views - 2 years ago

Marine Raider shares his prized possessions | Cody Alford #military #marsoc

Marine Raider shares his prized possessions | Cody Alford #military #marsoc Cody Alford - Defy The Norm

202.2K views - 2 years ago

Why I get my blood work done!

Why I get my blood work done! Cody Alford - Defy The Norm

3.5K views - 2 years ago

How to change your life with these 3 simple and effective tips ANYONE can implement. | Cody Alford

How to change your life with these 3 simple and effective tips ANYONE can implement. | Cody Alford Cody Alford - Defy The Norm

8.9K views - 2 years ago

Stuck in life? Here's how you move.

Stuck in life? Here's how you move. Cody Alford - Defy The Norm

2.8K views - 2 years ago

Breathing techniques

Breathing techniques Cody Alford - Defy The Norm

2.5K views - 2 years ago

Retired Marine Raiders Meditative practices | Cody Alford

Retired Marine Raiders Meditative practices | Cody Alford Cody Alford - Defy The Norm

2.4K views - 2 years ago

Every LEO and 1st Responder MUST listen to this! | Cody Alford

Every LEO and 1st Responder MUST listen to this! | Cody Alford Cody Alford - Defy The Norm

12.6K views - 2 years ago

Marine Raider talks Gardening | Cody Alford

Marine Raider talks Gardening | Cody Alford Cody Alford - Defy The Norm

3.3K views - 2 years ago

What is Defy Tribe?

What is Defy Tribe? Cody Alford - Defy The Norm

1.2K views - 2 years ago

Hard Truth | Cody Alford

Hard Truth | Cody Alford Cody Alford - Defy The Norm

3.5K views - 2 years ago

The importance of empowerment #shorts

The importance of empowerment #shorts Cody Alford - Defy The Norm

1.3K views - 2 years ago

It's Time to be ABOUT IT: Switching average to ELITE!

It's Time to be ABOUT IT: Switching average to ELITE! Cody Alford - Defy The Norm

6.6K views - 3 years ago

Comfort is KILLING YOU!

Comfort is KILLING YOU! Cody Alford - Defy The Norm

6.3K views - 3 years ago

Suffering is Required!

Suffering is Required! Cody Alford - Defy The Norm

4.4K views - 3 years ago

STOP doing this!

STOP doing this! Cody Alford - Defy The Norm

5.6K views - 3 years ago

You have two options!

You have two options! Cody Alford - Defy The Norm

4.7K views - 3 years ago

Morning Mindset: Stop DENYING your calling

Morning Mindset: Stop DENYING your calling Cody Alford - Defy The Norm

9.7K views - 3 years ago

Guys we sold our van and bought a HOMESTEAD!! oh yeah and I got introduced to archery!

Guys we sold our van and bought a HOMESTEAD!! oh yeah and I got introduced to archery! Cody Alford - Defy The Norm

74K views - 3 years ago

KEEP IT SIMPLE-Van life

KEEP IT SIMPLE-Van life Cody Alford - Defy The Norm

7.8K views - 6 years ago

TRAPPED INSIDE YOUR HEAD? - Ret. Marine Raider breaks down what works! MUST WATCH

TRAPPED INSIDE YOUR HEAD? - Ret. Marine Raider breaks down what works! MUST WATCH Cody Alford - Defy The Norm

12.8K views - 6 years ago

DESTRESS your life with this advice from Ret. Marine Raider Cody Alford.

DESTRESS your life with this advice from Ret. Marine Raider Cody Alford. Cody Alford - Defy The Norm

6.5K views - 6 years ago

CODY ALFORD - JUST DO IT!

CODY ALFORD - JUST DO IT! Cody Alford - Defy The Norm

3.6K views - 7 years ago

IS CBD FOR YOU? -LET ME EXPLAIN

IS CBD FOR YOU? -LET ME EXPLAIN Cody Alford - Defy The Norm

4.6K views - 7 years ago

NEW YEAR, NEW YOU TIP TO START IT OFF RIGHT

NEW YEAR, NEW YOU TIP TO START IT OFF RIGHT Cody Alford - Defy The Norm

2.7K views - 7 years ago

YOU'RE NOT ALONE. Ret. Marine Raider Cody Alford breaks barriers of suicide with this video.

YOU'RE NOT ALONE. Ret. Marine Raider Cody Alford breaks barriers of suicide with this video. Cody Alford - Defy The Norm

4.3K views - 7 years ago

YOU DONT ALWAYS NEED A PLAN

YOU DONT ALWAYS NEED A PLAN Cody Alford - Defy The Norm

4K views - 7 years ago

WHAT DRIVES YOU TO KEEP GOING?

WHAT DRIVES YOU TO KEEP GOING? Cody Alford - Defy The Norm

5.3K views - 7 years ago