Inside the Life of a Doctor Who Competes in Pro Paintball - Jake Sebaugh

Join this channel to get access to perks:    / @shellda   In this episode of the Shellda Podcast, Dan sits down with Jake Sebaugh , a pro paintball player for Paintball Fit and a second-year internal medicine resident physician in Dallas–Fort Worth. Jake shares his journey of balancing a demanding medical career with life on the pro paintball field, including: What residency is really like and how it compares to TV dramas How skills from medicine translate to paintball (and vice versa) The wild story of stepping into Colt Luckau's’ role after an injury Mental toughness, teamwork, and learning to control adrenaline in high-pressure situations Paintball Fit’s rise as one of the most dangerous teams in the league Whether you’re here for the sport, the mindset, or the inspiration, Jake’s story proves that with passion and discipline, you can excel in multiple worlds at once. 🔔 Don’t forget to subscribe for more conversations that grow the sport of paintball. ⏱️ YouTube Chapters 0:00 – Living double lives: hospital vs. paintball 1:11 – Balancing medicine and pro paintball 2:35 – Training to save lives 3:44 – Lessons from real patients 4:25 – Sponsors & shoutouts 6:23 – Residency challenges and growth 8:13 – Why Jake chose medicine 10:20 – Early struggles and perseverance 12:17 – Do coworkers know he’s a pro? 13:40 – Paintball lessons for the hospital 15:02 – Managing adrenaline & nerves 16:55 – Stepping up after Colt’s ACL injury 20:00 – Confidence on the pro field 23:35 – Winning his first event 25:09 – The importance of learning how to win 27:01 – Fit’s relentless mindset 30:08 – Leaving egos at the door 32:24 – Paintball Fit’s team bond 36:40 – Deep run at Atlantic City 39:35 – Handling pressure & accountability 41:44 – Being okay with being wrong 47:04 – How Jake studies layouts like patients 49:10 – Communication & teamwork in both fields 50:01 – Skills learned from the hospital 51:08 – Balancing residency, family, and paintball 53:37 – New habits: running & structure 55:01 – Final reflections & advice #paintball #paintballpodcast #paintballfit