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39. A Fighting Spirit: How Mac Scotty McGregor Found Freedom

Release Date: 09/28/2021

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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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! Chuck here, this week I sit down with a powerful person both in and out of the dojo. Mac Scotty McGregor takes us along on his journey of pain, perseverance, and above all else, healing.

We take a deep dive into what it was like growing up with a mother who battled mental illness, and the responsibilities and stress Mac took upon himself. Including watching over his younger brother, and making sure their mom was taken care of. Mac talks about the moment he realized he wasn’t living in a normal home as well as the dojo he found refuge and family in. You’ll hear how he went from an unstable home to creating a life that was whole, happy, and free.

Listen in as we talk about life after high school and the many people Mac still remembers today who helped and supported him (even if it was little things). Though he hid his wounds through means of overachieving and staying busy Mac knew there was a time where he needed to confront his past to help his future. He talks about the letters he wrote to his younger self and how extending a hand, even if it was his own, was a turning point for him and his mental health. We discuss the courage it takes to be vulnerable and how practicing vulnerability can help you change the very reality you see.

For those of you who are struggling you are not alone, and for those who know someone struggling just remember a little goes a long way. We hope this episode gives you the encouragement to reach out for help or to reach out your hand to someone in need.

For more resources or to connect with Mac, check out the links below!

Always in your corner,

Chuck Thuss

More Of What’s Inside:

Growing up with a mentally ill parent
Finding a family through martial arts
Climbing the ladder to martial arts success
Stepping out of a life of silence
Being a seeker of knowledge
Writing letters to your younger self
Understanding that it’s ok to have emotions
Learning vulnerability from a strong role model
Taking off responsibility that is not yours
Changing your reality with healing
And much more!

GUEST LINKS:

Website: https://www.positivemasculinitynow.org/about-us
Twitter: https://twitter.com/mckick?lang=en
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/macsmcgregor/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Positivemasc/

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Episode Minute By Minute:

0:02 - What we cover today
1:47 - Introducing Mac Scotty McGregor
5:53 - Growing up in the south with a mentally ill parent
11:18 - Finding success in martial arts
16:39 - The importance of talking about issues
21:41 - Being different
25:24 - Life after high school
30:11 - Beginning the journey of self-healing
35:57 - Admitting your past trauma
39:43 - The power of coaches
43:57 - How Mac sees his mom now
48:17 - Doing it for yourself
51:10 - Mac’s advice for you
52:48 - Closing thoughts

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