Surviving Storms: Empathy, Healing, and Self-Care in Trying Times
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How do you find the path to navigate life's tumultuous storms? One step at a time. This episode explores strategies for emerging from a divorce as a stronger, more resilient person and shedding light on how to provide unwavering support to a friend experiencing the imminent loss of a spouse due to cancer. In addition, suggestions to comfort your own spouse, alleviating her fears of potential future loss, as we highlight the importance of empathy, communication, and reassurance in these circumstances. Ending on a lighter note, I'll share my personal coffee preferences, highlighting the...
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F-35 Chronicles: Life Lessons From Combat Pilot Hasard Lee
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Hasard Lee's remarkable career includes flying both F-16 and F-35 fighter jets, being awarded the title of 'Top Instructor Pilot of the Year' for the largest F-16 Combat Wing in the Air Force, and 82 combat missions. Hasard holds the unique honor of being the only fighter pilot to have flown two different types of jets in combat on the same day. Beyond the sonic booms and jet streams, Hasard has also carved out a space for himself in the digital world. As the creative force behind one of the largest defense channels on YouTube, he has captured the attention of more than 79 million viewers and...
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Redefining Freedom: Marc Malone's Vision for America
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Marc Malone is an English-born American philosopher, entrepreneur, policy advisor, and founder of America21. He is known for his counter-theories on the 'science of social engineering', and shares his compelling narrative, stemming from a distinguished academic background at Oxford and Nottingham Universities to the forefront of corporate data science, behavioral analysis, and linguistics. In this episode, we dive into the core ethos of America21, a vibrant anti-globalist organization that seeks to challenge and restructure the prevalent global governance narrative. Malone presents his...
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Underwater Odyssey - Veterans, SEALs, and Scuba Therapy with Jeff Houser & Steve Rubin
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Get ready to navigate land and sea with two unique personalities: Jeff Houser, a former Navy SEAL from the revered SEAL Team 6, and Steve Rubin, founder and president of the Waves Project. Jeff peels back the layers of his military career while Steve introduces us to an initiative offering purpose, direction, and a renewed passion for life to veterans through scuba diving certification. We delve into the parallels between the journey to becoming a scuba diver and the post-service path of many veterans. Explore the calming depths of underwater life and the therapeutic impact it provides, thus...
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Survival & Soul - Mike Glover on Preparedness & Loss
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Mike Glover - former Special Forces operative, CIA contractor, and founder and CEO of Fieldcraft Survival. Known for his expertise in survival and preparedness, Mike offers a peek into his upcoming book, "Prepared", sharing his aspirations for the readers to harness resilience and self-reliance in the face of adversity. Mike confronts the difficult subject of taking lives in the line of duty with a candid discussion of the emotional weight of such decisions. In addition, he casts a speculative gaze toward the future of our nation, highlighting the potential role of survival skills in the years...
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From War to Warflower - Robert Stark's Alaskan odyssey to redemption
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Robert Stark is the author of Warflower and a lifelong Alaskan who has truly triumphed over adversity and risen above life's challenges. In this episode, we dive into Robert's experiences as an airborne infantryman in the United States Army, and the defining moments from his deployments in Iraq with the 173rd Airborne Brigade and the 101st Airborne Division. We explore the resilient spirit of a man who has faced the harsh realities of war and persevered to build a beautiful, off-grid life for his family on their farm, Secret Garden Alaska. It is an inspiring story of strength, resilience, and...
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Life & Duty - Untangling Moral Dilemmas
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Join me as we delve into the emotional and ethical complexities surrounding life-altering decisions. From exploring the remorse a law enforcement officer may feel after taking a life in the line of duty, to addressing the torment of a listener who saved a friend from suicide only to witness their life spiral into crime and violence. I encourage you to reflect on the weight of our choices, the responsibilities we bear, and the empathy needed to navigate life's gray areas.
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Jack Carr - Beyond the Battlefield – Life as a Navy SEAL and Bestselling Author
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Former Navy SEAL and bestselling author Jack Carr is the creative force behind the acclaimed James Reece series. Jack shares his remarkable journey from elite warrior to master storyteller, and how his experiences on the battlefield have shaped his gripping, action-packed novels. Jack's newest book "Only the Dead" is the latest gripping installment in Jack Carr's James Reece series, where our hero faces new threats and relentless enemies. As Reece navigates treacherous terrain, he must use his unique skills and unyielding determination to save the day and stay alive. Sign up for the new G14...
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Unfiltered Truths: Mike Glover & Evan Hafer - Politics, Surprising Success Stories, the Perfect Brew
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Mike Glover and Evan Hafer delve into a myriad of topics that encompass the current political environment, social issues, entrepreneurship, the incredible accomplishments of individuals with low IQs, and naturally, coffee. Mike Glover, a former Green Beret, and Evan Hafer, a former Army Special Forces soldier, share their unique perspectives on the complex world we live in today. Drawing from their vast military and business experiences, they offer invaluable insights into the challenges and opportunities that arise within the spheres of politics and society. In addition to their thoughtful...
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Episode 283 - Ephraim Mattos
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Ephraim Mattos graduated high school in 2010, joined the United States Navy, successfully graduated BUD/s (Basic Underwater Demolition/SEAL) training, and became a member of a west coast SEAL Team. After leaving the US Navy SEAL Teams in 2017, at the age of 24, he flew to Iraq and joined a small group of volunteer humanitarians known as the Free Burma Rangers. Until being shot by ISIS on a suicidal rescue mission, Mattos witnessed unexplainable acts of courage and sacrifice by the Free Burma Rangers, who, while under heavy machine gun and mortar fire, assaulted across ISIS minefields, used...
info_outlineRapid Fire Q and A to finish off the week:
1. How to prevent going #1, and hopefully #2 on your first tandem skydive
2. It's been 20 years since the invasion of Iraq and I keep hearing veterans complain that they were miserable and lied to, am I wrong to be upset about them complaining?
3. I'm nearly through my fire academy and am consistently dealing with one individual not meeting standards, how should I address this as a leader in my class?
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