The only Mental Health podcast that shares honest and authentic accounts of living with mental health issues, that's also hosted by individuals fighting the same fight you are!Providing information and resources for help with a heavy dose of humor and entertainment. Helping you find hope and the strength to fight on.
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Episode 133: Green Beret Adam Bardwell, President of Nonstandard.org
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Adam Bardwell is a Green Beret and the President of Nonstandard.org an amazing Non profit that promotes healing and wellness within the Veteran Community through the use of non standard healing modalities. Don’t forget, the latest edition of The DEBRIEF is available now! Just click the link below to start reading it NOW! The DEBRIEF July Edition Be…
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Nick D'Auge is a Green Beret, Digital creator and the owner and creative genius behind the "Gnar Detachment". On this episode join Deny and Nick as they discuss Nick's transition from Green Beret to Entrepreneur and digital creator. Be sure to follow us on our Social Media, and don’t forget….Like and subscribe!! Want to help us grow? Buy us a coffe…
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Episode 131: Dr. Donnelly Wilkes, M.D author of "Code Red Fallujah"
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Donnelly Wilkes is a board-certified Family physician and former Marine Doctor. Join us on this episode as Deny and Donnelly dive into his experience as a Marine Doctor during the battle for Fallujah Iraq. Be sure to follow us on our Social Media, and don’t forget…. Like and subscribe!! Want to help us grow? Buy us a coffee by clicking the link bel…
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Episode 130: Marcus Farris - Post Traumatic Growth Director for Mission 22
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Mission 22 is a Veteran lead National Community dedicated to serving Service members, Veterans, and their families by helping address issues such as PTSD, TBI, and Suicide. On this episode of the podcast, Deny sits down with Marcus Farris, the Post Traumatic Growth Director for Mission 22 in order to discuss the resources and support that Mission 2…
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Episode 129: Green Beret Nick Currence Host of "Ready Ready Breach" podcast
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Nick Currence is a Green Beret, a student at Columbia University and the host of the "Ready Ready Breach" Podcast. Join us as we discuss his path through transition and life after serving in SOF. Don’t forget, the latest edition of The DEBRIEF is available now! Just click the link below to start reading it NOW! The DEBRIEF July Edition Be sure to f…
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Episode 128: Burn the Boats! A lesson on success and perseverance from Navy Seal, Gregory Hake.
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Gregory Hake is not your average SOF Professional. After successfully completing a 20 year career as a Navy SEAL, Greg didn't seek out a life of comfort and quite contemplation. Instead he dove head first into consulting and being a business owner. His journey from SEAL to entrepreneur is a true testimony of what a SOF Professional that is driven, …
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Episode 127: "Mending the Warrior's Spirit" Advancing Warriors International
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We are not one dimensional beings, when we break down we must repair and rehab the mind, body and most importantly, the spirit. We have developed many tools and created multiple modalities for the mind and the body, but many of us still neglect the spirit. Dan Strathman and Dr. Ellie Stevens are the Husband and wife team behind Advancing Warriors I…
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Episode 126: Courser Racing - Finding Adventure, Purpose, and a Mission after SOF.
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Finding your purpose, passion, and drive takes time and effort. Finding a new Mission however, can seem impossible. That's were Team Courser comes in, by giving SOF professionals a shot at doing something truly amazing and out of the ordinary coupled with a non-profit aspect, Team Courser has developed the modern day "Odyssey" to help give transiti…
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"Making room for Grief " with Grief Recovery Specialist Edy Nathan
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Dealing with grief is a dance that everyone has to learn and go through in life. It's also a process that is unique and different for everyone. Grief is not something we can run or hide from forever. At some point we have to face it. Edy Nathan is an author, public speaker, licensed therapist and an expert on Grief. On this episode Edy talks not ju…
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Mindful Minutes: Mindfulness for Anger Management
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Anger should not control you. All emotions are important and valid, but if your anger leaves you exhausted at the end of the day and has caused problems amongst your friends and family, perhaps it's time you get some help. Mindfulness has helped me in my journey to overcome my anger issues and I think it can help you too. Below are some resources a…
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Episode 123: Sara Correll – Founder of The Power of Our Story
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Story telling is a powerful and cathartic experience. It is deeply embedded within us as humans. No one knows this more than Sara Correll. As a drug and alcohol counselor working closely with Veterans, she witnessed first hand, the positive effects of storytelling. When Veterans share their story with others that understand, empathize, and can rela…
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Episode 122: A life on full volume: The remarkable art and life of “Invader Girl”
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Invader Girl AKA Sarah Rossetti is the remarkable artist behind some of your favorite GWOT inspired art work. You have probably seen her work on some of your favorite social media accounts or proudly displayed in the homes of your favorite Mil Influencer. Her art work speaks to all of us that have left a little bit of ourselves in either Iraq or Af…
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Men's Health Awareness month round table discussion, with current and former SOF professionals.
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June is Men’s Health Awareness month and as advocates for the healing and development of our Warrior Tribe, we are bringing you three of the smartest and most insightful former and current SOF Professionals that we could afford for this powerful and entertaining conversation. Josue, Cas, and Deny sit down and honestly discuss many of the pitfalls t…
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Episode 120: KaLea Lehman Founder and Executive Director of Military Special Operations Family Collaborative
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Our Nation’s most elite warriors are not one dimensional robots that can operate without support. Behind every seasoned Warrior is a family unit that holds them up, loves them, cares for them, and allows them to continue serving no matter the cost. Yet they don’t receive as much support and resources as the Operator themselves. KaLeah Lehman and Mi…
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Upholding the Oath: Dr. Samuel Sigoloff’s fight for the truth.
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Our Nation may never recover from the deceit and manipulation that our National leaders and Pharmaceutical companies have engaged in, for the past 3 years. Lives were lost, families divided, and Military careers were abruptly cut short. Men and Women that dedicated their entire lives to serving our Nation were subjected to ridicule, treated like se…
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Green Beret Adam Bardwell, Founder and President of Nonstandard.org
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Adam Bardwell and Nonstandard.org are giving veterans access to the unconventional tools that they need in order to win the battle against PTSD and other mental and physical ailments. As a Special Forces Soldier Adam knows just how important it is to get the right tools to win the fight against the enemy, regardless of the price or method of procur…
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Bobby Myers creator of “Our Heroes Headstones”
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Bobby Myers is a retired Police Officer, adventure seeker, and a man dedicated to serving others. After retiring as a Police Officer, Bobby found a new and higher calling in restoring the headstones of our American Heroes. Join us as we discuss his life and how service to others is a powerful aspect of living a truly fulfilling life. If you love wh…
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Hasard Lee, Fighter Pilot and author of “The Art of Clear Thinking.”
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When it comes to forging elite “split second” decision making skills and developing a winning mindset, Hasard Lee is a subject matter expert. As a seasoned Fighter Pilot with 82 Combat missions in both the F-16 and the F-35, Hasard knows what it takes to make the best decisions when time is of the essences. Join us as we discuss his career, life, a…
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Mindful Minutes: How to put a stop to burnout with Mindfulness.
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Burnout is not a new phenomenon. We have been suffering with its symptoms for a long time. Sadly, many of us are employing the wrong tactics and methods in our fight to put the fire out. Rather than searching for a new time management tool or fancy scheduling app we need to make more time to simply check in with ourselves and place the rest of the …
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Ric Prado, CIA Paramilitary Officer and Bestselling author of “Black Ops: The life of a CIA Shadow Warrior.”
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Ric Prado’s life and historic career seems like something that was ripped right out of a Tom Clancy Novel. From escaping Communism as a young boy to being recruited by the CIA to help fight the spread Communism in Central America. Ric was at the Tip of the Spear at some of the most Dangerous times in History. Join us, as we discuss Ric’s life as a …
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Turning grief into purpose with Special Guest Larry Jackson of the Ben Jackson Foundation
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The Ben Jackson Foundation helps Service members make their first trip home after arriving at their first duty station. For founder Larry Jackson this mission is not just a way of helping service members stay connected with their families it’s a way for him to honor his Son Ben and turn his grief into purpose and action. Apply for help today or hel…
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Against the odds: The remarkable true story of Naval Aviator Kegan “Smurf” Gill
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Kegan “Smurf” Gill is former Naval Aviator and holds a Naval Aviation record for fastest survived ejection from a fighter jet. He ejected at approximately 695 mph! He sustained major TBI, a broken neck, broken arms, broken legs, and severe nerve and blood vessel damage. The ejection was just the beginning of his dramatic and unbelievable fight for …
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David Yuzuk author of “The Giant Killer”. The true story of Green Beret Legend CPT Richard Flaherty
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In 1999 David Yuzuk was a Police Officer working the streets of Aventura Florida when he met a very unassuming, 4’9” homeless man. That man was none other than Green Beret Legend Captain Richard J. Flaherty. For 15 years David and Richard cultivated a deep bond and friendship which ultimately led Richard to tell David his remarkable life story. Sad…
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Operation REGEN: Changing the way we feed our Nation and providing Veterans with a new Mission.
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Regenerative farming is not just a better way of feeding our Nation, it could be the next dream job for countless Veterans. The way we do agriculture needs to change, after decades of abuse our soils and land are not capable of withstanding more abuse. For transitioning Army Officers Gilberto De Leon and Stetson Kornegay, this is the next big missi…
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Fixing our Political system with Eric Bronner from Veterans for Political Innovation
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The United States has never been more politically divided. If we want to see meaningful change within our life time we have to start doing something right now! Lucky for us, our good friend Eric Bronner from Veterans for Political Innovation is here to help! When the system is rigged no one in office can make meaningful change. That’s why Veterans …
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Financial and life wisdom from special guest Scott Kinder from DOL Coach
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Nothing stresses a person out more than financial issues and searching for a new Career. Yet, a vast majority of us are neglecting to plan accordingly for when we leave the Military. Getting ready to enter the civilian job market is a stressful endeavor on its own. However, with proper planning you can be financially ready for your new chapter. Whe…
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Rejecting comfort and embracing the unknown with “After SOF Podcast” Host and Green Beret Patrick Brennan.
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Patrick Brennan didn’t have a transition strategy. He simply knew that it was time to “Cut away” from the security and comfort of a Special Forces career, and pray like hell that he’d figure it out. Lucky for us, he did. Working within Special Forces is a dream come true, but when it’s time to leave many individuals struggle with letting go of the …
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In my mental health journey nothing has helped me more than practicing Mindfulness daily. Mindfulness is not a drug or a magic wand, it requires work and daily practice. The benefits however, are life changing and long lasting. So on this episode I want you to give it a shot by practicing a brief 10 minute Body Scan practice. A body scan is simply …
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Sci Fi Nerd Singularity with Comic Book writer and creator Judah Radd
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Judah Radd is not your average Comic book writer, he’s a real life badass. His real world exploits are more remarkable than 90% of the current garbage that is being churned out by those dim witted mongoloid hacks over at DC comics. Judah is an Active Duty Tactical Air Party Specialist, or as the cool kids say, TACP. His comic book, “Charon 13: The …
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How to THRIVE (not just survive) your Military transition with Abigail G. Manning
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Life is filled with many transitions and moments of change. Some are welcomed and others are often forced on us, but regardless of what life brings us, we have to be willing to adapt in order to reach our full potential. No one knows this better than Abigail Manning. Abigail is a remarkable human being and a highly sought after keynote speaker with…
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Mindful Minutes: The importance of Self-Compassion
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Self-Compassion is not a weakness it is a vital aspect of developing a strong and healthy mindset. For a long time I cultivated the exact opposite mindset. I did nothing but hate myself and develop wildly inaccurate narratives of who I was as a human being. In the end, it was cultivating self-compassion that helped me finally see the truth and star…
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The War at home with Special Guest Jennie Kvintahs
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The trauma and hardships we don't deal with after combat, don't stay in theater. We bring them home. When we fail to acknowledge that we need help, it's our families that suffer the most. Our behavior at home can even lead to our wives and children developing mental health issues such as anxiety, depression, and even secondary PTSD. Jennie Kvintahs…
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Understanding and breaking the cycle of abuse with Special Guest April Hernandez Castillo
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April Hernandez Castillo is an Actresses, Author, Advocate, Keynote Speaker, and more importantly, a survivor. April's remarkable story of surviving abuse serves as a cautionary tale of how easy abuse can become normalized in a relationship. Her story also demonstrates that when we choose to thrive rather than just survive, we can find the courage …
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We did it! We published 100 episodes! So we celebrated this prestigious event by doing our first live stream. This episode is a celebration of all that we have accomplished and a celebration of the friendships and memories that we have built during this process. Join us, as we look back to all the great and wonderful moments we shared in the past f…
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On behalf of the American people... WE DECLARE BANKRUPTCY: The 35 Trillion Dollar Deficit Special
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This a classic Deny, Greg, and Paul adventure. I strongly urge you to skip this episode if the following topics make you feel queasy, sad, hot, bothered, hot and bothered, sad, delirious, or if you experience IBS from laughing too hard. As always, you're welcome. Love, Deny, Greg, and Paul Don’t Forget! Head on over to where you get your podcasts a…
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Healing our Heroes: How 22ZERO is fighting trauma with Special Guest Dr. Pamela Arnell
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Being vulnerable and opening up about the things we have experienced and done while deployed or on the job, is not easy. One of the biggest factors that keep Service Members and Veterans from seeking help, is the fact that they don't want to discuss those events in vivid detail. The unique protocols that 22ZERO developed removes that from the equat…
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Deployment Hard Drive Confidential: Porn Addiction and the Modern Warfighter.
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Addiction comes in many forms. Some of them don’t always stick out as being bad because society make them seem normal or harmless. However, in order to truly be the best versions of ourselves, we have to look inward and ask the really tough and often uncomfortable questions. On this episode we discuss why pornography is not harmless, why its proble…
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Mindful Minutes: Forging Resilience through Failure.
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Can we be successful without ever going through failure? Is it necessary to fall down, fail, and not achieve success at everything on our first attempt? In order to be resilient we have to experience defeat. Because Success and Failure are both equally important parts of life. Don’t Forget! Head on over to where you get your podcasts and give us a …
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Your brain is on fire! Understanding Neuroinflammation and TBI with Dr. Mark L. Gordon and Green Beret Andrew Marr
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When it comes to treating and diagnosing TBIs the Military is way behind the power curve. Thankfully we have amazing individuals like Dr. Gordon and retired Green Beret Andrew Marr doing remarkable work on behalf of all service men and women. Dr. Gordon and Andrew have been featured on numerous podcasts and the documentary “Quiet Explosions”. Andre…
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Truth, Honor, and Sacrifice: Standing up for the men of SFOD-A 3212 with special guest Michelle Black author of "Sacrifice: A Gold Star Widow's Fight for the Truth"
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On October 4, 2017 SFOD-A 3212 was ambushed in Tongo Tongo Nigeria. In the days that followed, every news report critiqued and blamed the Detachment for the events of that fateful day. It would be years before the truth would start to find its way to the surface. In her new book "Sacrifice: A Gold Star Widow's Fight for the Truth", Michelle Black d…
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Childhood trauma Montage: Greg and Deny share some of the finer points of growing up below the poverty line with Ryan.
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For many of us combat trauma and traumatic events that occur later in life seem easier to overcome when compared to childhood trauma. However, all trauma affects us and it's important to seek help and heal from the things we endured as children. These days Greg and Deny are able to joke and express gratitude for the hard times and events that they …
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God, Family and the Green Beret. The remarkable story of Green Beret Kirby Calhoun
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Kirby Calhoun is a husband, father, and Green Beret. Although he no longer wears the uniform, he's still on a mission in service to others. In his book "Single Set of Bootprints", Kirby discusses just how much God played a role in his career. Join Kirby and Deny as they discuss the importance of faith, family, and God when it comes to serving withi…
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A conversation on Mentorship and life with Gary "G" Westfal.
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Mentorship is more than a lost art. It is a vital tool for the development of ourselves and others. Join us on this episode as G and Deny dive into mentorship and some of the more complex aspects of living a truly authentic life. If you’re enjoying the show, please share it with your friends and leave us a 5 Star review where you get your podcasts!…
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Future Milk and the plight of the Liver Lads
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David, Eric, and Deny gather around their magical oracle, Steve, and cast visions of a dark and ominous future. THE FUTURE OF.....Future Milk. Be warned, this is comedy at its highest form. This episode was co-written by James Cameron's third cousin, Earl. So be prepared for some mind warping voice talent and deep narratives that will evoke a wide …
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The Mysterious case of, “Who downloaded Centaur Erotica onto Paul’s kindle?” and why Fear isn’t always a bad thing.
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Deny, Paul, and Greg reunite to solve quite a mystery. The gang also discusses Fear and how it does not always have to be a bad thing. Especially when it comes to transitioning from the Military. So sit back, relax and get ready to laugh, think and learn! If you’re enjoying the show, please share it with your friends and leave us a 5 Star review wh…
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Finding your way back: How reaching out for help, can finally bring you home.
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Transitioning from Special Forces is unlike anything else. It's leaving a family, divorcing an identity, and leaving behind a life that seems larger than anything you could ever hope to accomplish in the future. For Mike, transitioning was like trying to skydive without a Parachute. Nothing he was doing was going to save him while he was spiralling…
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Drones, Trauma, and Coffee with special guest Dustin Hayes.
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Veteran entrepreneur Dustin Hayes is more than just a business owner. He's a man on a mission. To bringing hope and resilience to every veteran that is struggling. He's also selling some of the best damn coffee in the world. Dustin Hayes is the proud owner of "Red, White and Badass brew" a coffee company that is dedicated to not just tantalizing yo…
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Mindful Minutes: Don't give up on therapy! Why quitting is not an option when it comes to mental health.
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Lived experience is a valuable and wonderful tool for helping others. On this "Mindful Minutes" segment, Deny shares his past struggles and failures with therapy as a young and uncooperative patient. He also shares the success of being an active participant in his own treatment years later, when things got much, much worse. To help you out, he also…
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Chet McFarley joins us to discuss how to become a man of action and the importance of fixing yourself before you seek out a spouse.
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Live is not easy, but it is infinitely harder when you don't put enough emphasis on fixing yourself! Lucky for you we have a great conversation on why we absolutely need to seek stillness and time alone to fix ourselves! Don't forget we are doing an amazing giveaway all you have to do is sign up and attend our Peer to Peer support group!! Check out…
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Holbrook Farms Retreat: A non profit built from the Heart up!
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The U.S. Air Force's motto is “Aim High … Fly-Fight-Win”. Which is both a call-to-action and a promise to those in need. For U.S. Air Force Officers Micaela & Matt Brancato, the motto clearly applies to their personal lives as well. When they decided to develop a Gold Star Family Retreat on the majestic waters of Lake Holbrook in Minnesota, they le…
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