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Episode 23 - Stepping Back: A Short Meditation

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Release Date: 06/28/2018

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Transitions from War After his service in the United States Marines Corps, Mike Ergo started the  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, Rich Dreyling to talk all things veteran.     Transitions from War Sponsors:   Leanness Lifestyle University was founded in 1999 by David Greenwalt. As an early adopter of the Internet, David saw the potential of two-way real-time communication unique...

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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 transition to civilian life and have found a way to thrive after their time in the service. Connect with Ryan and Pattern Pros to see what they are up to next:     Transitions from War After his service in the United States Marines Corps,...

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Today we sit down with Tom Dermody, head of . 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 and why it is so important to be connected to the food we consume, the importance of being outdoors, being a responsible hunter and steward of the land, and what goes into the experiences he creates for others.  Find out more about Tom through social media...

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We welcome Coach David Greenwalt to the show, who talks with Mike about . 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 people to a lifestyle of health and happiness through educating them about the value of real food and hown to move their bodies in a sustainable way for a lifetime.     Transitions from War After his service in the United States Marines Corps, Mike Ergo started the ...

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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 the  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, Rich Dreyling to talk all things veteran.     Transitions from War Sponsors:     An...

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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 ""   Transitions from War After his service in the United States Marines Corps, Mike Ergo started the  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, Rich Dreyling to talk all things veteran.    ...

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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 United States Marines Corps, Mike Ergo started the  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...

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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:   Transitions from War After his service in the United States Marines Corps, Mike Ergo started the  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...

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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:  . With any questions, or to get in touch with Dr. Edmund "Ed" Farrar, email him at   Transitions from War After his service in the United States Marines Corps, Mike Ergo started the  and Podcast to talk about his struggles returning from combat in Iraq. From PTSD and addiction to finding endurance sports, Mike has...

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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. --------------------------------------------- Transitions from War After his service in the United States Marines Corps, Mike Ergo started the  and Podcast to talk about his struggles returning from combat in Iraq. From PTSD and addiction to finding...

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Mike leads a short meditation and talks about the value of stepping back amidst noise and stress. In this moment, there are no problems.

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Mike started the Transitions from War blog to talk about his struggles getting home, PTSD, and addiction and then finding endurance sports to really begin feeling whole again.

 

Breaking the stereotype of illiterate Marines, Mike and Rich met up in college at UC Berkeley. A few years after graduation they teamed up again, this time to discuss and promote a topic blatantly absent from their college days: healthy lifestyle and fitness.

 

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