After serving in the United States Marines Corps, Mike Ergo started the Transitions from War blog and Podcast to talk about his struggles returning from combat in Iraq. From PTSD and addiction to finding endurance sports, Mike has found a new life purpose and a passion to share this with others.
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Transitions from War After his service in the United States Marines Corps, Mike Ergo started theTransitions from War blog and Podcast to talk about his struggles returning from combat in Iraq. From PTSD and addiction to finding endurance sports, Mike has found a new life purpose and a passion to share this with others. He is joined by fellow Marine…
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Mike sits down with Ryan Burnett of Pattern Pros. Ryan talks about his transition out of the Marine Corps and how he founded Pattern Pros with some Marine Friends. Their business is a simple and ingenious way of patterning your shotgun without breaking the bank. Here at TFW, we love to connect with veterans who have overcome the challenges of trans…
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Today we sit down with Tom Dermody, head of Field of Dreams. Tom started Field of Dreams to bring military veterans and special needs kids to hunt and fish. He works relentlessly to create lifechanging and memorable experiences for those who might have not otherwise been able to hunt or fish in the great outdoors. Tom breaks down how he got started…
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87- Leanness Lifestyle University with David Greenwalt
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We welcome Coach David Greenwalt to the show, who talks with Mike about Leanness Lifestyle University. LLU is a science-based, educational platform that helps men and women find the food and exercise program that will help them lose body fat, gain muscle, and stay lean for a lifetime. Coach David has been doing this since 1999 and led countless peo…
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Mike and Rich talk about things to be thankful for, recap the 75-day challenge, tell some boot camp stories, and explore Mike's phobia of grey pony tails. Transitions from War After his service in the United States Marines Corps, Mike Ergo started theTransitions from War blog and Podcast to talk about his struggles returning from combat in Iraq. Fr…
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What is a fly wheel or a virtuous cycle? Mike and Rich talk about how to work into healthy habits through the model of the flywheel, and concepts like "habit stacking" from James Clear's book "Atomic Habits." Transitions from War After his service in the United States Marines Corps, Mike Ergo started theTransitions from War blog and Podcast to talk…
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84- Weight Loss and Fitness with the "75 Chub"
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Mike and Rich talk about the latest fitness challenge that they are undertaking, based off of the "75 Hard" fad from a couple years ago. What is sustainable? What brings lasting change that is actually doable? Usually not an extreme all-or-nothing approach. See if the TFW approach is right for you. Transitions from War After his service in the Unit…
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83 - CWA Veteran Hunt Program with Mike Kellogg
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Mike Kellogg, a felllow Marine and head of the California Waterfowl Association's Veteran Hunt Program, joins the show to talk duck hunting, firearms, and why involving veterans in this great sport and lifestyle is so important. Mike and Mike get carried away with Marine Corps trivia. To learn more about the CWA Veteran Hunt Program, go to: https:/…
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Dr. Edmund Farrar joins the show to talk with Mike about his app, Oto, which eliminates the suffering brought on tinnitus, a condition well-known amongst veterans worldwide. To check out Oto, find it on Apple or Android app platforms or check it out on their website: joinoto.com . With any questions, or to get in touch with Dr. Edmund "Ed" Farrar, …
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What happens when you step on the scale after 2 years of pandemic? Well, if you've been crushing more red vines then workouts the answer is not what anyone wants to see. Mike and Rich talk shit about being sick, being fattish and how they've wiped the pandemic cobwebs from the eyes and jumped back into training the Mind, Body, and Spirit. ---------…
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80 Thrive in Life with Alex Brown and Laura Hicks
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In today's episode, Mike interviews Alex Brown and Laura Hicks, the founders of Thrive in Life. Alex and Laura share why they believe the two areas of wellness are inseparable and the advantages of helping people in both to lead clients to a more confident, actualized version of themselves. Thrive in Life is a trauma informed practice that believes…
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For today's episode, Mike sits down with Army Veteran Robert Brewer, the founder of Combat Waterfowl, a duck hunting apparel company that knows how to enjoy life and not take things to seriously. Go check out all the merch at Combat Waterfowl and support a veteran owned business: -combatwaterfowl.com -IG: @combatwaterfowl -FB: @combatwaterfowl -Tik…
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Mike leads a medtation on noticing our feelngs as the weather that comes and goes, while we are like the sky that is unchanging.By Mike Ergo
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Rich talks about some of the history of Russia and Ukraine and how it is unfolding today. Mike mostly parrots articles he read in The Atlantic. Transitions from War After his service in the United States Marines Corps, Mike Ergo started theTransitions from War blog and Podcast to talk about his struggles returning from combat in Iraq. From PTSD and…
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Rich goes cyclic with his triathlon questions and Mike answers through the dental disaster that is his mouth (updates on that as well)! Transitions from War After his service in the United States Marines Corps, Mike Ergo started theTransitions from War blog and Podcast to talk about his struggles returning from combat in Iraq. From PTSD and addicti…
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Mike and Rich talk about meditation and how to actually do it as well as the importance of small, consistent changes. Transitions from War After his service in the United States Marines Corps, Mike Ergo started theTransitions from War blog and Podcast to talk about his struggles returning from combat in Iraq. From PTSD and addiction to finding endu…
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75 Ukraine and the Time Traveling Face Punch
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Mike and Rich talk more about the Ukraine War and its effect on life in Rich's current home of Estonia. The two discuss if their younger selves would want to punch their current selves in the face. Transitions from War After his service in the United States Marines Corps, Mike Ergo started theTransitions from War blog and Podcast to talk about his …
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74 Small Daily Wins and thoughts on Ukraine
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Rich and Mike talk about small daily wins, how to reach into the "Cookie Jar" and thoughts about the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Transitions from War After his service in the United States Marines Corps, Mike Ergo started theTransitions from War blog and Podcast to talk about his struggles returning from combat in Iraq. From PTSD and addiction to …
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73 Goals for the Year and Handling Dark Thoughts
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Mike and Rich talk pandemic weight gain, tattoos, child-rearing, and how to handle dark thoughts. If you are a veteran experiencing suicidal thoughts or are in crisis, please call 1-800-273-8255 and press 1, text 838255. or visit the Veteran Crisis Line wesbite. Help is out there and we need you here. If you're looking for a sign to stay alive, thi…
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Transitions from War After his service in the United States Marines Corps, Mike Ergo started the Transitions from War blog and Podcast to talk about his struggles returning from combat in Iraq. From PTSD and addiction to finding endurance sports, Mike has found a new life purpose and a passion to share this with others. He is joined by fellow Marin…
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Mike and Rich talk winter, depression from less sunlight, and how to get back into working out and meditating. Transitions from War After his service in the United States Marines Corps, Mike Ergo started the Transitions from War blog and Podcast to talk about his struggles returning from combat in Iraq. From PTSD and addiction to finding endurance …
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Mike and Rich talk about Camp Lejeune again, Kona being delayed, and crazy Russians. Transitions from War After his service in the United States Marines Corps, Mike Ergo started the Transitions from War blog and Podcast to talk about his struggles returning from combat in Iraq. From PTSD and addiction to finding endurance sports, Mike has found a n…
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Mike and Rich talk about their thoughts and feelings on the troop withdrawal from Afghanistan, gaining that COVID 19 lbs., and what it's like to drinik dip spit. Transitions from War After his service in the United States Marines Corps, Mike Ergo started the Transitions from War blog and Podcast to talk about his struggles returning from combat in …
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Mike and Rich discuss nothing relevant to anyone, tell boot camp stories, and manage to make a couple points by the end of the show. Yut! Transitions from War After his service in the United States Marines Corps, Mike Ergo started the Transitions from War blog and Podcast to talk about his struggles returning from combat in Iraq. From PTSD and addi…
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Mike and Rich talk about fitness, tv shows, animals, fishing, and eventually get to how they deal with fear and anxiety. Transitions from War After his service in the United States Marines Corps, Mike Ergo started the Transitions from War blog and Podcast to talk about his struggles returning from combat in Iraq. From PTSD and addiction to finding …
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