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21. The Power Of Gratitude: Regaining Confidence In Your Mind and Body with Scott Kelsey

Release Date: 05/25/2021

48. Overcoming Self-Doubt and Believing In Your Future Self with Eric Rogers

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Have you ever heard the phrase “you’re too much.” before? Chances are if you have, it came from a teacher, a parent, or someone you held in high regard...for those living with undiagnosed mental illness, words like this can be damaging. Even if the person who said it didn’t mean any harm or have malicious intent. Hearing these words as a youngster can make you feel like who you are is somehow flawed. Hearing these words and overcoming the limitations that come with it is how the journey of today’s guest begins. Welcome back to Warriors Unmasked! Today’s guest has a...

47. The Gift Of Gratitude: A Conversation with Chuck and Clint

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Welcome back to Warriors Unmasked! If you are like us, Thanksgiving and this time of year is about more than just turkey, traveling, and family traditions. It’s a time to reflect on all the things we’re thankful for in this life. This week in honor of the Holiday we decided to take a different approach to our episode. Instead of introducing you to another incredible guest, we want to invite you to grab your favorite Thanksgiving snack or drink and join us at “the table” for a conversation about gratitude and thankfulness. Looking back at our past guests there’s a recurring theme that...

46. Finding The Courage To Pick Your Own Path with Nello Ferrara

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From the outside looking in, today’s guest had it all… He was the heir to a world-renowned candy company, working with his grandpa, uncle, and father, he had a future set up with everything he could want. All he had to do was follow the path laid for him. But Nello had a different dream, and nothing could keep him from achieving his goals. Can you relate? Today on Warriors Unmasked Nello Ferrara takes us on his journey of defying the odds and traveling his own path. Listen in as Nello talks about growing up as the heir to his family’s candy company and the guilt he felt as a teenager who...

45. Fighting The Stigma with Compassionate Education with Michelle E. Dickinson

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If you think mental illness or disorders are just affecting a small group of people…here is a stat to put things into perspective. 42% of the global workforce has experienced a decline in their mental health since the beginning of the pandemic. 42% isn’t a number to shake a stick at… It begs the question, why is there still such a strong stigma around topics regarding mental health? With more people than ever experiencing it now, we have an amazing opportunity to enter into compassionate conversation and end the stigma once and for all. Our guest today is working towards this...

44. Cancer: Persevering Through The Physical and Emotional Rollercoaster with David Richman

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All of us have been affected by cancer in one way or another. Whether you’ve been diagnosed yourself, know someone who has, or lost a loved one there is no doubt that this devastating disease sometimes leaves us with more questions than answers... There is one side of cancer that is not often talked about or thought about until you find yourself in the aftermath of a diagnosis. That side is the emotional side of the cancer journey. This part of the rollercoaster affects not just the patient but spreads into the entire family and community connected to the patient. It leaves you...

43. The Sign Of A True Warrior: Why Vulnerability Matters with Mike Cameron

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It took one phone call to change Mike Cameron’s life forever. After losing his girlfriend to gender-based violence Mike went on a journey of grieving and healing. What he learned has become a crucial ability in his life, using this expertise he lends his voice to help eradicate violence against women. Welcome back to Warriors Unmasked! We are blown away by Mike’s story and the amount of courage and perseverance he has shown in the face of tragedy. Mike is a leadership coach and uses his S.O.A.R framework to help leaders reconnect with their passions and purpose in life. He is the...

42. Healing Through Service: Practical Tips to Upgrade Your Mental Health with Sgt. Aaron Quinonez

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What do the Bible and medical journals have in common? Welcome back to Warriors Unmasked! We promise that the question above is not the opening to a bad joke. But it is something our guest today has researched extensively, and the answer? It’s more than you think. Today we sit down and talk with Sgt. Aaron Quinonez, or Sgt. Q, about his journey of heartbreak and hopelessness that by the grace of God he was able to face head-on and overcome his trauma. From growing up on a marijuana farm in northern California to enlisting in the Marines Sgt. Q has endured some unique hardships...

42. Healing Through Service: Practical Tips to Upgrade Your Mental Health with Sgt. Aaron Quinonez

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41. Part Two: A Fighting Spirit: How Mac Scotty McGregor Found Freedom

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Welcome back to Warriors Unmasked! If you listened to our last episode with Mac Scotty McGregor you know he left us with a fascinating process that brought him healing and breakthrough. Today we take a dive into Mac’s letters to his younger self and how he continues to live life like a champion. If you haven’t heard our first interview with Mac, check out episode 39 before starting this one! Mac takes us on his journey of writing letters to his younger self, as well how he managed to find compassion for the people who neglected him. He talks about the importance of forgiveness not...

40. Checking In with Yourself and Others: A Conversation with Clint and Chuck

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The battle with mental illness may not go away forever, but there is a confidence that comes with having the right tools to handle it. Today Clint and I sit down to talk about the things we are currently struggling with and the victories we’ve had along the way. Join us as we sit down and do a check-in with our lives and mental health journeys. We have had some amazing guests on our show, with backgrounds and stories from all over. But we want you to get to know Chuck Thuss and Clint Malarchuk a little bit better. We not only share our stories but expand on how we’re doing now and...

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Welcome back to Warriors Unmasked! If you’ve been needing a sign to tackle that daunting next step in your journey, well here it is! Today we have a continuation of an amazing episode about self-discovery and choosing the path that grows you. Scott Kelsey has some insight into just what will help you grow more confident and ready for whatever comes your way and if you haven’t listened to the first part check out episode 16!

Scott Kelsey grew up in Clark Mills, NY where he found a love for hockey from there he graduated college playing professionally for almost 10 years before stepping into the mortgage business. In 2018 Scott suffered a traumatic injury after falling down the stairs in his home, since then Scott has been an advocate for mental health, with a focus on self-discovery and continual learning while leveraging experiences both good and bad to help others live more meaningful and happy lives.

We have an open discussion about Scott’s journey after his accident and how gratitude has played a huge role in his continued success with recovering. He talks about the importance of being grateful for the now, and how focusing on his family, work, and self-care has made it possible for him to not only heal but grow.

Listen in as Scott talks about the moment he realized physical fitness was more than just being able to play a good game, how he worked through the changing relationship with his body, and how physical activity has actually helped with his mental health. We discuss how slowing down and really thinking about what your mind and body need is one of the most important things you can do for yourself and how trusting yourself when it comes to your body is a skill that everyone should learn.

Scott has some great advice on how you can tackle something that may be daunting to you, and how you can feel confident and peaceful in yourself no matter the situation. We hope this episode empowers and encourages you to take that next step and set your healing journey’s course.

To connect with Scott or find more resources check out the links below!

Always in your corner,

Chuck and Clint

More of What We Talk About:

Having to relearn life after brain injury
Finding a level of gratitude that changes your life
Living in the moment and focusing all you do have
The importance of physical activity while recovering
What mental fitness may look like for you
Taking the time you need even if other things need to wait
Listening to what your body needs
The effect brain injuries may have on your mental health
Navigating the right diet and alcohol to upgrade your life
Reaching out to people who have gone through the same struggle
And much more!

GUEST LINKS:

Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.shareapy.com/
Website: https://movement.com/lo/scott-kelsey/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scott-kelsey-0aba01

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Episode Minute By Minute:

0:02 What to expect today
1:20 American Hat Company ad
1:38 Welcome back Scott!
6:01 What worried Scott the most post-injury
4:48 Where do you go from here?
12:39 How Scott manages his negative thought
16:28 Archiving high levels of gratefulness
20:56 Slowing life down
23:10 How Scott remains a healthy lifestyle day to day
28:52 How Scott feels his cup
34:58 How Scott’s diet affects his mental state
42:35 The personal effects of alcohol for Chuck
48:46 Great things can come from putting yourself out there
50:04 Closing thoughts

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