144. Pain into Purpose: Dr. Robb Kelly's Secrets to a 98% Addiction Recovery Rate
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In this moving episode of Warriors Unmasked, Chuck Thuss sits down with Dr. Robb Kelly, a renowned recovery expert whose life and work are nothing short of miraculous. With a remarkable journey from a troubled childhood marked by early alcohol use to profound losses due to addiction, Dr. Kelly's story is a testament to the transformative power of spiritual awakening and recovery. Dr. Kelly, a celebrated speaker and author, recounts his first drink at age nine, which set him on a path of both musical success and devastating alcoholism. Despite reaching impressive heights as a musician and...
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143. Wisdom Beyond Years: Adarsh Senthilnathan's Guide to Growth
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In the latest episode of Warriors Unmasked, Chuck Thuss welcomes a young yet profoundly insightful motivational speaker, Adarsh Senthilnathan. Despite being just 16, Adarsh embodies wisdom far beyond his years, sharing lessons learned from a lifetime filled with both triumphs and trials. His journey is a testament to the power of resilience, listening, and the relentless pursuit of personal growth. Adarsh's story is one of overcoming adversity, embracing life's dualities, and discovering the incredible strength that lies in self-awareness and control. From an early age, he recognized that we...
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142. From Depression to Empowerment: Maggie Maris' Journey to Self-Love
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In this episode of Warriors Unmasked, Chuck Thuss welcomes Maggie Maris, a writer, life coach, and the brain behind Maggie's Way. Maggie shares her heart-touching story, from facing undiagnosed learning challenges and a demanding home life to the painful loss of her father, sparking years of depression, anxiety, and a journey through darkness. Her path was not straightforward, marked by struggles, misdiagnoses, and a relentless search for happiness. Maggie's turning point came from a transformative journey of self-discovery, where she learned the power of self-advocacy and began to peel...
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141. Innovating Leadership: Mark Phillips' Strategies for Integrating Mental Well-being and Business
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In this heartwarming episode of Warriors Unmasked, Chuck Thuss has an enlightening conversation with Mark Phillips, the innovative mind behind HireEducation. From the highs of his early athletic ambitions to the lows of a devastating accident and battles with addiction, Mark's story is one of true resilience and transformation. He shares how these experiences led him to embrace quantum energy research, founding QE Strong to offer natural solutions for health, marking a stark move away from conventional dependency on pharmaceuticals. Mark's openness about his personal journey through...
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140. Quantum Healing: Rob René's Journey from Athlete to Innovator
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In this enlightening episode of Warriors Unmasked, Chuck Thuss sits down with Rob René, a man whose journey from gifted athlete to health innovator encapsulates the essence of resilience, faith, and the quest for natural healing. After a life-altering accident ended his dream of becoming a professional runner, Rob faced years of struggle with addiction and directionlessness. Guided by divine intervention, he delved into the realms of quantum energy, discovering revolutionary solutions that challenge the conventional medical system and offer natural alternatives to pharmaceutical dependencies....
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139. Unlocking Inner Strength: Nathan Gillies on Overcoming Adversity and Advocating Mental Health
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In this profound episode of Warriors Unmasked, Chuck Thuss welcomes Nathan M. Gillies, a true warrior whose life story embodies resilience, transformation, and dedication to bettering the lives of others. Nathan, a former professional hockey player, shares his transition into a devoted firefighter, husband, and father, underlining the crucial pivot from seeking personal success to nurturing his community and family. His narrative is a heartfelt exploration of confronting and overcoming mental health struggles, the relentless pursuit of personal growth, and the significance of sobriety...
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138. From Combat to Calm: The Psychedelic Path to Veteran Wellness with Josh Halu
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In this week's episode of Warriors Unmasked, we plunge into the visionary world of Josh Halu, the Founder and CEO of The Psychedelic Exchange, whose remarkable journey from military leadership to pioneering mental health advocate is nothing short of inspiring. Josh, a West Point graduate and former Army Officer, carries the torch of hope for countless veterans suffering in silence. His mission is fueled by a profound dedication to eradicate veteran suicides through the transformative power of psychedelic therapies. Josh's narrative is a testament to the resilience and courage that define our...
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137. Transforming Lives: Edit B. Kiss's Journey from Engineer to Holistic Healer
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In this week's episode of Warriors Unmasked, we had the privilege of welcoming an extraordinary guest, Edit B. Kiss, whose life story and work embody the essence of transformation, healing, and empowerment. Edit, a holistic mentor, success habit coach, #1 best-selling author, Humanitarian Award winner, and international speaker, delves deep into her journey of discovery, healing, and ultimately, helping others find their true selves amidst the chaos of life. Edit's early intrigue with spirituality laid the groundwork for a life dedicated to exploring the depths of human potential. Yet, her...
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136. First Responders Guide To Mental Wellness: How Heroes Find Healing with Robert Brewster and Dale Crogan
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Supporting those that support us: How to help first responders with mental health, welless, and overcoming any dark day the job brings. This week's episode of Warriors Unmasked is nothing short of powerful! Hot play to dive into the world of two remarkable heroes, Robert Brewster and Dale Crogan, whose stories intertwine through their dedication to mental health advocacy within the first responder community. With Brewster's 28 years of experience and Crogan's 21 years of service, both have been at the forefront of developing peer support and resiliency programs, marking a...
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135. Navigating the Mind: Greg Kettner's Journey to Workplace Wellness
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Today we had the pleasure of diving deep into the world of mental fitness with the dynamic Greg Kettner. A renowned speaker, trainer, and advocate for mental wellness in the workplace, Greg's journey is not just a tale of professional expertise but a profound exploration of personal resilience and transformation. Greg's mission, deeply rooted in his own experiences, is to ignite a passion for mental fitness and workplace well-being. His approach is both heartfelt and practical, blending academic insights with real-world wisdom. Greg's story begins with a stark realization during a challenging...
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Welcome back to Warriors Unmasked! Today’s guest is a former principal, former athletic director, founder of Mindset Sports, and proud father of three Brad Dempsey. Brad has a passion for coaching athletes of all ages and establishing a healthy balance in their Mind, Body & Spirit by empowering them to become the best version of themselves through their sport. You’ll hear about Brad’s personal journey with mental illness after surviving a horrific car crash leaving him a significant brain injury in 1995.
Listen in as Brad openly shares about his struggle with depression and anxiety as a teenager and how he came to the realization that good health was more internal than he thought. We have an honest discussion about the trouble of mental pain as a teenager and only being treated for physical injuries. You’ll hear the moment Brad connected the importance of mental and physical health, escaping overmedication, and why he never thinks of his failures as holding him back. Brad talks about what he does now to combat mental illness and how faith in God has given him the confidence to keep moving forward.
We hope this episode gives you hope and understanding for the different kinds of trauma and the healing that can happen when you are brave enough to reach out and take a hand.
For more resources or to Connect with Brad, check out the links below!
Always in your corner,
Chuck and Clint
More Of What’s Inside:
- How a brain injury changed Brad’s life
- Dealing with depression as a teenager
- The cost of pushing down your feelings
- The moment Brad realized he needed to change for the better
- How Brad handles his mental health now
- The dangers of overmedication
- The importance of living life with gratefulness
- How you can “fail forward”
- Why following your passion can change your life
- Finding the balance of mental health and sports
- And much more!
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Episode Minute By Minute:
- 0:02 What to expect today
- 1:40 Welcome Brad
- 4:03 When everything was great but it didn’t feel like it
- 7:35 How Brad handled his inner wounds as a teenager
- 10:25 Brad’s pill addiction and recovery
- 16:04 The spiritual side of Brad’s journey
- 19:54 When Brad said “enough is enough”
- 22:16 How Brad brad keeps a heart of gratitude
- 27:28 Finding out what you really want in life
- 38:02 How to connect with Brand and Mindset Sports
- 40:49 Finding someone you trust