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Chronic Victory Podcast

103 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 months ago - ★★★★★ - 17 ratings

A powerful podcast that provides Hope, aims to reduce suffering and analyzes living with chronic illness, pain, PTSD and daily life, by using real life experiences, Christianity, Stoic Philosophy, historical lessons, books, guests and more!

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Chronic Victory Podcast #89 - Science, Theories & Mind-blowing stuff.

March 04, 2024 07:00 - 44 minutes - 30.9 MB

Science fiction is only just science fiction, until it becomes science.    What if we can go from feeling small in a supermassive and big place, to feeling like a part of something big, in a supermassive and big place... Something important and rare, to which when there is something wrong with us physically, ranging all the way from from illness & pain, to hating how fat or wrinkly or ugly we feel.. that becomes irrelevant, because we are so much more! Quantum Physics, theories of our univ...

Chronic Victory Podcast #88 - I was feeling lonely.

February 27, 2024 01:00 - 31 minutes - 21.7 MB

I was feeling lonely today and hopped on the mic after receiving an incredibly kind message from a listener.  Join me in this nonsensical, yet much needed time of rambling and fun! Wild Theory CBD Check out wildtheory.com for all your CBD needs and use code: victory4u The Healthy Place Check out my friends at findyourhealthyplace.com and use code: victory4u Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Support t...

Chronic Victory Podcast #87 - PTSD & The Pursuit of Peace

January 30, 2024 03:00 - 34 minutes - 23.4 MB

In this episode, I discuss true Stoicism, our emotions, two different mind exercises I learned to fight against PTSD flashbacks, and how life isn't a pursuit of happiness, but a pursuit of peace. STAY IN THE FIGHT. Wild Theory CBD Check out wildtheory.com for all your CBD needs and use code: victory4u The Healthy Place Check out my friends at findyourhealthyplace.com and use code: victory4u Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commiss...

Chronic Victory Podcast #86 - Thinking Small

January 14, 2024 04:00 - 21 minutes - 14.6 MB

 "Well-being is realized by small steps, but is truly no small thing" -Zeno In this episode, we discuss "thinking small", how that benefits our lives, and what may  come in succession of it.  LIFE is going to happen regardless of how you feel about it. What we should focus on is what we are going to DO about it.   STAY IN THE FIGHT. Support the show

Chronic Victory Podcast #85 - Default Aggressive

January 14, 2024 03:00 - 9 minutes - 6.8 MB

I first learned about “Default aggressive" from former US Navy SEAL's  Leif Babin & Jocko Willink ( check out Jocko Podcast or read their book "Extreme Ownership" for more intel).  This concept is an awesome way to approach life and we should remember it!  "Default Aggressive" means that you’re being proactive instead of reactive. It means that you’re taking action in life, rather than being a passive bystander watching your life go by. "Miguel Johnson - Unexplored Moon" is under a Creativ...

Chronic Victory Podcast #84 - Grace under pressure.

December 26, 2023 21:00 - 59 minutes - 40.6 MB

Rough holidays, feeling alone, anxiety attacks, "painsomnia", depression, beating yourself up & not wanting to fight anymore? Merry F@#King Christmas to us!  Really though, there is something we all need, something we all must do:  Give ourselves some grace. The Healthy Place Support the podcast and small business! Go to findyourhealthyplace.com and use code: victory4u Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you...

Chronic Victory Podcast #83 - A prayer for YOU.

December 01, 2023 20:00 - 5 minutes - 4.14 MB

Thank YOU for being with us today. I hope you gained benefit from this podcast in some way. Please know that YOU are appreciated.  STAY IN THE FIGHT. Did you know? CVP has been crowd funded since it began in 2019! Please consider donating to support the podcasts hosting fees. You can donate @chronicvictorypodcast on Venmo or click the "Support the show" link at the bottom of this page for Patreon.  Thank you! Support the show AND get something for yourself too! Use coupon code VICTORY at t...

Chronic Victory Podcast #82 - The Medical System w/ Hannah McDowell

May 31, 2023 19:00 - 1 hour - 105 MB

Hannah McDowell (RN), joins us once again to discuss the current state of our medical system and some of its problems.  We also discuss a lingering concern for people with chronic illness, which is whether or not we'll receive adequate care when we'll need it in the future.  I invite you now to come hang out with us!   Thank YOU for being with us today. I hope you gained benefit from this podcast in some way. Please know that YOU are appreciated.  STAY IN THE FIGHT. Did you know? CVP has b...

Chronic Victory Podcast #81 - Crohn's & Ostomy Life w/ Vanessa Stewart

May 17, 2023 04:00 - 1 hour - 121 MB

Aside from being an artist and nature lover, my friend Vanessa Stewart of Canada is just like you and I...  She has hard days when she feels down and feels hopeless and good days when she feels like she is in control of her health.  Yet she never stops and never quits, which brings us to why she's here.  Join us as we discuss her life with Crohn's Disease, her ileostomy and her special notebook that helps her keep going in life.  Thank YOU for being with us today. I hope you gained benefit ...

Chronic Victory Podcast #80 - The book 'Feeling Good' pt. 3

May 03, 2023 02:00 - 1 hour - 109 MB

In this episode, we wrap up going through of the book 'Feeling Good' by Dr. David Burns M.D.  We go through parts 3,4, and 5.  This book is a gold mine for dealing with depression. This is my interpretation of the subject matter within, my highlights, and why I believe it's important for us. This is the first book on my list (of many) that I plan to go through. Why? So you don't have to! Even if you don't experience depression firsthand, I hope you stick around because your own understandin...

Chronic Victory Podcast #79 - The book 'Feeling Good' pt. 2

April 21, 2023 01:00 - 1 hour - 87.4 MB

We continue with part 2 of the book 'Feeling Good' by Dr. David Burns M.D.  This book is a gold mine for dealing with depression. This is my interpretation of the subject matter within, my highlights, and why I believe it's important for us. This is the first book on my list (of many) that I plan to go through. Why? So you don't have to! Even if you don't experience depression firsthand, I hope you stick around because your own understanding of this topic could help someone that you care ab...

Chronic Victory Podcast #77 - Soul Considerations.

March 24, 2023 21:00 - 41 minutes - 56.9 MB

You can do a lot with some simple considerations. Let's dive deep into our souls today! Thank YOU for being with us today! YOU are appreciated! STAY in the fight! Did you know? CVP has been crowd funded since it began in 2019! Please consider donating to support the podcast hosting fees. <3 Support the show AND get something for yourself too! Use coupon code VICTORY at the following affiliate links! - The Healthy Place - - Wild Theory CBD co.- Contact Info: Instagram:  @chronicvictorypod...

Chronic Victory Podcast #78 - "Feeling Good" pt. 1

March 24, 2023 21:00 - 52 minutes - 72.3 MB

Today we begin going through part 1 of the book "Feeling Good" by Dr. David Burns M.D.  This book is a gold mine for dealing with depression. This is my interpretation of the subject matter within, my highlights, and why I believe it's important for us. This is the first book on my list (of many) that I plan to go through. Why? So you don't have to! Even if you don't experience depression firsthand, I hope you stick around because your own understanding of this topic could help someone that...

Chronic Victory Podcast #78 - The book 'Feeling Good' pt. 1

March 24, 2023 21:00 - 52 minutes - 72.3 MB

Today we begin going through part 1 of the book 'Feeling Good' by Dr. David Burns M.D.  This book is a gold mine for dealing with depression. This is my interpretation of the subject matter within, my highlights, and why I believe it's important for us. This is the first book on my list (of many) that I plan to go through. Why? So you don't have to! Even if you don't experience depression firsthand, I hope you stick around because your own understanding of this topic could help someone that...

Chronic Victory Podcast #77 - "Soul" Considerations

March 24, 2023 21:00 - 41 minutes - 56.9 MB

You can do a lot with some simple considerations. Let's dive deep into our souls today! Thank YOU for being with us today! YOU are appreciated! STAY in the fight! Did you know? CVP has been crowd funded since it began in 2019! Please consider donating to support the podcast hosting fees. <3 Support the show AND get something for yourself too! Use coupon code VICTORY at the following affiliate links! - The Healthy Place - - Wild Theory CBD co.- Contact Info: Instagram:  @chronicvictorypod...

Chronic Victory Podcast #76 - Accepting this New Life w/ Avery Nolin

March 17, 2023 18:00 - 1 hour - 126 MB

Avery Nolin was born in the USA and now resides in Germany with her husband, where she is a school teacher for young children. She had been very athletic with a fortified mind, until suddenly Avery woke up one morning to a drastically different life.  What will it take to a battle with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) & Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)? Can we accept this new life? Thank YOU for being with us today! YOU are appreciated! STAY in the fight! Did you know? CVP has been crowd funded ...

Chronic Victory Podcast #75 - Woman of Faith w/ Michelle Sauchelli

December 04, 2022 22:00 - 46 minutes - 64.1 MB

Michelle Sauchelli (@chronically.fashionable on instagram) has been a listener & fan of the podcast from the start.  Finally, she has her own episode where we discuss her 27 and counting surgeries, Degenerative Jaw Disease, Faith, God, coffee and more! Thank YOU for being with me today! YOU are appreciated! STAY in the fight! Did you know? CVP has been crowd funded since it began in 2019! Support the show AND get something for yourself too! Use coupon code VICTORY at the following affilia...

Chronic Victory Podcast #74 - Break up with Fear

November 30, 2022 23:00 - 30 minutes - 42.4 MB

How can you not listen when someone tells you that "you will fail" or that "you can't" do something? Fear is the enemy of courage.  It's the abusive and narcissistic half of the relationship we have with it.  Let's put fear out on the table and examine it so we can then ask the question:  How can we make this better? Thank YOU for being with me today! YOU are appreciated! STAY in the fight! Did you know? CVP has been crowd funded since it began in 2019! Support the show AND get something ...

Chronic Victory Podcast #74 - Break up with Fear.

November 30, 2022 23:00 - 30 minutes - 42.4 MB

How can you not listen when someone tells you that "you will fail" or that "you can't" do something? Fear is the enemy of courage.  It's the abusive and narcissistic half of the relationship we have with it.  Let's put fear out on the table and examine it so we can then ask the question:  How can we make this better? Thank YOU for being with me today! YOU are appreciated! STAY in the fight! Did you know? CVP has been crowd funded since it began in 2019! Support the show AND get something ...

Chronic Victory Podcast #73 - Respond with Courage.

November 22, 2022 17:00 - 29 minutes - 40.3 MB

Submission is not a cure.  Inaction seals fate. FEAR stands for False Evidence Appearing Real.  It all begins with something in short supply and high demand, Courage.  Do not allow cowards to influence what you say or do. You are being called. It's time to respond! Thank YOU for being with me today! YOU are appreciated! STAY in the fight! Contact Info: Instagram:  @chronicvictorypodcast Email:  [email protected] *All affiliate links are currently down. Thank you for your pat...

Chronic Victory Podcast #72 - A dealer in Hope.

November 21, 2022 01:00 - 23 minutes - 32.5 MB

A leader is a dealer in hope.  Today, I choose to lead.  Flare ups of all kinds happen in life, but let's not confuse our pains with Hope. Thank YOU for being with me today! YOU are appreciated!  STAY in the fight! Contact Info: Instagram:  @chronicvictorypodcast Email:  [email protected] *All affiliate links are currently down.* Music Credits: Royalty Free "Epic Trailer" download. Freya Nordic Vocals - Royalty Free Music. Tronicles Sci-Fi Free Music Royalty Free - No Copyr...

Chronic Victory Podcast #71 - Unidentified Aerial Phenomena & more w/ Chris Lehto

October 26, 2022 18:00 - 1 hour - 107 MB

Retired F-16 fighter pilot, Chris Lehto (from "Lehto Files" youtube channel) joins me to discuss Unidentified Aerial Phenomena (UAP), the universe, and more.  Let's talk! Check out "Lehto Files" on youtube and other links related to this episode below: - Lehto Files (Youtube Channel) - Cmdr. David Fravor's account - UAP Society (Youtube Channel) - Sky360.org - Lehto's Theory (video) - Epistemological Shock (video) - Macroscopic Life (video) Thank you for tuning in!   I hope you enjoyed thi...

Chronic Victory Podcast #70 - When Life gets Tough.

October 05, 2022 00:00 - 1 hour - 86.5 MB

When life gets tough, what then? Well gentle listeners, in you there is strengths that enables us to bear up with difficulties of every kind.  Instead of meeting misfortune with groans and tears, respond by calling upon the faculty specifically provided to deal with it.  What else is a product of philosophy & God? Thank YOU for being with me today! YOU are appreciated! Contact Info: Instagram:  @chronicvictorypodcast Email:  [email protected] *All affiliate links are current...

Chronic Victory Podcast #70 - When Life gets Tough

October 05, 2022 00:00 - 1 hour - 86.5 MB

When life gets tough, what then? Well gentle listeners, in you there is strengths that enables us to bear up with difficulties of every kind.  Instead of meeting misfortune with groans and tears, respond by calling upon the faculty specifically provided to deal with it.  What else is a product of philosophy & God? Thank YOU for being with me today! YOU are appreciated! Contact Info: Instagram:  @chronicvictorypodcast Email:  [email protected] *All affiliate links are current...

Chronic Victory Podcast #69 - Nature in Two ways

July 12, 2022 18:00 - 54 minutes - 37.5 MB

In this episode, Beth and I discuss the topic of Nature in two distinct ways and what each has to offer for all of us.  Nothing can happen to you that isn't natural... or can it?  Let's talk! Thank you for tuning in!  Contact Into Instagram:  @chronicvictorypodcast Email:  [email protected] Support the show

Chronic Victory Podcast #69 - Nature in Two ways.

July 12, 2022 18:00 - 54 minutes - 37.5 MB

In this episode, Beth and I discuss the topic of Nature in two distinct ways and what each has to offer for all of us.  Nothing can happen to you that isn't natural... or can it?  Let's talk! Thank you for tuning in!  Contact Into Instagram:  @chronicvictorypodcast Email:  [email protected] Support the show

Chronic Victory Podcast #68 - Sand Castles

March 29, 2022 20:00 - 25 minutes - 17.6 MB

If life is the waves of water, your body is a sand castle. It breaks down, molds and transforms, but can also be rebuilt differently. Topics: A clash of opportunity. Endure. "Amor Fati". Start believing in yourself.  An absolute savage. "With a relentless smile..." Music permissions & license from FiXT Music Artist:  'The Anix' Song:  "Die with you" Instagram:  @chronicvictorypodcast Email:  [email protected] The Healthy Place Support the podcast & an awesome small bu...

Chronic Victory Podcast #68 - We are Sand Castles.

March 29, 2022 20:00 - 25 minutes - 17.6 MB

If life is the waves of water, your body is a sand castle. It breaks down, molds and transforms, but can also be rebuilt differently. Topics: A clash of opportunity. Endure. "Amor Fati". Start believing in yourself.  An absolute savage. "With a relentless smile..." Music permissions & license from FiXT Music Artist:  'The Anix' Song:  "Die with you" Instagram:  @chronicvictorypodcast Email:  [email protected] The Healthy Place Support the podcast and small business! G...

Chronic Victory Podcast #68 - We are Sand Castles

March 29, 2022 20:00 - 25 minutes - 17.6 MB

If life is the waves of water, your body is a sand castle. It breaks down, molds and transforms, but can also be rebuilt differently. Topics: A clash of opportunity. Endure. "Amor Fati". Start believing in yourself.  An absolute savage. "With a relentless smile..." Music permissions & license from FiXT Music Artist:  'The Anix' Song:  "Die with you" Instagram:  @chronicvictorypodcast Email:  [email protected] The Healthy Place Support the podcast & an awesome small bu...

Chronic Victory Podcast #67 - Ehlers Danlos Syndrome w/ Hannah McDowell

March 20, 2022 06:00 - 57 minutes - 39.2 MB

In this episode, my friend Hannah McDowell joins us to discuss living with Ehlers Danlos Syndrome (EDS).  She's currently working as a nurse and formed her own local support group.  We both have similar types of EDS, but our symptoms can be way different.  Let's talk! Topics: Hanna's superhero origin story.. Ehlers Danlos Syndrome (EDS). Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS) Discrepancies in diagnosis. Frustration with diagnosis.  Support group life. Support & people who G...

Chronic Victory Podcast #66 - Chill & Chat w/ Beth Collier

March 13, 2022 21:00 - 56 minutes - 38.6 MB

Beth and I keep it chill this week.  We'd love to have your company. Come hang out with us! ***Beth is running for Breast Cancer!!! Donate HERE.*** LIKE TO SUPPORT THE SHOW, SMALL BUSINESS, AND YOURSELF?  Please visit our affiliates for even more support! The Healthy Place Visit findyourhealthyplace.com for all your natural supplement needs! Vitamins, proteins, CBD, pre-workouts, recovery, snacks, beauty products, toiletries, chocolates...you name it! Use code: victory for 30% off & Free ...

Chronic Victory Podcast #66 - Chill & Chat

March 13, 2022 21:00 - 56 minutes - 38.6 MB

Beth and I keep it chill this week.  We'd love to have your company. Come hang out with us! ***Beth is running for Breast Cancer!!! Donate HERE.*** LIKE TO SUPPORT THE SHOW, SMALL BUSINESS, AND YOURSELF?  Please visit our affiliates for even more support! The Healthy Place Visit findyourhealthyplace.com for all your natural supplement needs! Vitamins, proteins, CBD, pre-workouts, recovery, snacks, beauty products, toiletries, chocolates...you name it! Use code: victory for 30% off & Free ...

Chronic Victory Podcast #65 - Aim Low

March 07, 2022 00:00 - 35 minutes - 24.7 MB

How can you start improving your life right now? Put on your capes and sharpen your spoons because today we find out the answer. Topics: CVP = Support, encouragement, truth. Pain & decay VS. strength & building yourself up A walkthrough some support group commonalities.. BE the change, BE the hero!  It's up to us now. Matthew:  "The Harvest is plentiful, but the workers are few." Sharpen your spoons. YOU are supposed to save YOU. The answer:  Aim Low (explained) ***Beth is running ...

Chronic Victory Podcast #64 - Beatitudes: A Blueprint for Living

February 20, 2022 06:00 - 27 minutes - 19.1 MB

Today we follow up on the previous podcast about your worth and discuss a section found in the bible (Matthew : 5), the Beatitudes.  Jesus Christ provided a powerful blue print to how to live out daily life, but it's not what you would expect.  Let's talk. Topics: Matthew: 5 (Bible Text). Blessed are the poor in spirit. Blessed are the meek. Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness. Blessed are the merciful. Blessed are the pure in heart. Blessed are the peacemakers....

Chronic Victory Podcast #63 - Your Worth

February 13, 2022 09:00 - 58 minutes - 40.4 MB

Disabilities, illness, pain, mistakes, guilt.... None of these things mean you can't go to the top of mountains.  Today we discuss your worth, and why you are worthy. Topics Your rarity! Your body as a home & your pain as a roommate. From anger and frustration, to empathetic and saddened. Should = The real "S" word. Immediately turning the negative thoughts around with truth. Our duty as a human being. We will make mistakes.  They don't define you. Learn from the mistakes. Be a red...

Chronic Victory Podcast #62 - Roads to Recovery

February 07, 2022 14:00 - 1 hour - 48.6 MB

The road to recovery.  A road we know well.  Does it ever end?  Remember one thing:  What doesn't transmit light, creates it's own darkness. Topics: Evolution of Recovery. "Shelf Life" of a suggested surgery. Being Hopeful. Can I really hate what I can't control? Vulnerable Post-Operative mind. PTSD creeps in. Bodily functions DON'T define your worth! Head games can be worse than the wounds. Self-esteem tanking. What doesn't transmit light, creates it's own darkness. LIKE TO SUPP...

Chronic Victory Podcast #61 - Change, Growth & Closing out the Year

December 29, 2021 17:00 - 1 hour - 47.7 MB

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! My very good friend and "New" co-host, Bethan Collier officially joins the CVP team!  We discuss how we have grown and how things have changed over the past two years and also delve into some observations and things we're grateful for, like YOU!  Thanks for joining us and allowing us to be your lifeboat at times... which reminds me... Whenever you're feeling lonely or down, tune in and come hang out with us! We are right here on the web, in your pocket o...

Chronic Victory Podcast #60 - Wanting to Give Up

November 29, 2021 07:00 - 36 minutes - 25 MB

I explain why you shouldn't kill yourself, a value about yourself that you might not notice, some considerations and things we can do when we feel like giving up.  There is a better way than suicide, we just need to find it! Topics: A new answer to the question:  Why shouldn't I kill myself? Weighing options offers a clear answer. Death reveals itself to us, Living offers chance and hope and unknown. Curiosity plays a part. Something you're NOT seeing right now. Don't believe the LIE ...

Chronic Victory Podcast #59 - The Truth

November 25, 2021 19:00 - 1 hour - 66 MB

I discuss some of my personal experiences with supernatural occurrences to share what I learned from them.  You can read and study something as much as you want, but until you go through and experience it, you won't fully understand it, because we don't know what we don't know. Topics: Observational truth VS Personal Truth. Unexplained things. Blind VS Bold faith. Things that exist that we cannot see. 4th Dimension. We don't know what we don't know! No frame of reference and people ...

Chronic Victory Podcast #59 - My Personal Truth

November 25, 2021 19:00 - 1 hour - 66 MB

I discuss some of my personal experiences with supernatural occurrences to share what I learned from them.  You can read and study something as much as you want, but until you go through and experience it, you won't fully understand it, because we don't know what we don't know. Topics: Observational truth VS Personal Truth. Unexplained things. Blind VS Bold faith. Things that exist that we cannot see. 4th Dimension. We don't know what we don't know! No frame of reference and people ...

Chronic Victory Podcast #58 - Higher Powered Soul

November 08, 2021 07:00 - 47 minutes - 32.3 MB

Have you ever just felt something or known something to be true just by "feeling it"?  If your brain is just a random collection of chemicals that formed over billions of years, how can you trust your own thoughts and reasoning process?  Let's talk about your soul for a second. Topics I'm not forcing anything on you. Accepting Higher Power:  You decide. The conversation of two scientists... Righteousness = Life. Lust = Death. When surrender is necessary. Die slower. There's something...

Chronic Victory Podcast #57 - Anger

October 31, 2021 13:00 - 55 minutes - 38.4 MB

Those who are driven by anger and bitterness not only tend to fail, but they also tend to be miserable even if they don't.  Today we discuss anger, frustration, rage, division and what we can do when we are under fire. Topics: Anger. Division in the Chronically Ill/ Disabled Community. Let other peoples fire burn out. Perpetual victimhood is UNACCEPTABLE. Frustration. What do we do now? Tell me something good! :D Negativity & Information diet. MEN:  Have your emotions! My issue wit...

Chronic Victory Podcast #56 - Seek Relationships: We Need People

October 25, 2021 02:00 - 40 minutes - 27.9 MB

Doing what you can, with what you have, is enough.  Just don't do it all alone.  The truth is we need other people, we need good people that we can have relationships and form bonds with.  As with our pain and our joy, we are all connected. Topics: It's all connected.   We love people.  That's why it hurts! Relatedness off all things past, present and future. Forgiving. Disappointment in bad and dumb people. Lessen the pains. Seek others! "Stillness is The Key" by Ryan Holiday Move...

Chronic Victory Podcast #55 - Seek Wisdom

October 18, 2021 18:00 - 54 minutes - 37.2 MB

We continue discussing the topic of Stillness, discuss what seeking wisdom means, and hit some heavy mental health topics like suicide as well.  Tune in! Let's hang out together! Topics Stillness & Mental Health. Book "Stillness is the Key" by Ryan Holiday. Overthinking and defeating ourselves. Seeking Wisdom. Having no opinion. Asking BIG questions. Break agreement with the lies! Be kind. Honest truth about suicide. Bringing bitterness? Or bringing solutions? Archery Master Kenz...

Chronic Victory Podcast #54 - "IF"

October 12, 2021 02:00 - 56 minutes - 38.7 MB

Stillness is an ability that we all possess.  It leads to better decision making and at it's core, allows us to conserve and redirect our energy.  Whether or not you decide to practice it and how you do that are up to you. Topics CVP Update! STILLNESS IS THE KEY (Book by Ryan Holiday). Righteous VS Self-Righteousness. Being present! Our "Information Diet". "The Spartan Rule". Your outcome is uncertain. Be fearless. Be Still. LIKE TO SUPPORT THE SHOW, SMALL BUSINESS, AND YOURSELF?  ...

Chronic Victory Podcast #53 - Get Active in Your Own Rescue w/ Andy Evans

April 05, 2021 15:00 - 1 hour - 63.9 MB

Andy Evans is a genuine guy and a relentless spirit.  Given his age, he has already learned A LOT.  He continues to investigate, learn, dissect and do battle against Ulcerative Colitis in an effective way, however, there is so much more going on with chronic disease than most of us realize.  Reasons and causes go much deeper than we think, and Andy's efforts have led him to a realization that every problem may have a cause and in turn, may have a solution.  Therein lies hope.  And hope, is s...

Chronic Victory Podcast #52 - This is The Way

March 25, 2021 20:00 - 39 minutes - 26.8 MB

Is there a historically proven formula for overcoming any bad situation?  What stands in the way, becomes the way. Topics: This is The Way. Questions to ask ourselves. Turning obstacles upside down. "I can make this Good". Jocko Willink's "Good" video on Youtube. We are talented at pointing out what holds us back. The obstacles are unique; the responses are NOT. Exist. The invisible enemy (concept). What is the long game? Our fragility. Use the bad things as your fuel. SPECIAL ...

Chronic Victory Podcast #51 - Podcast Number 1 (Remix)

January 27, 2021 19:00 - 59 minutes - 40.7 MB

Well here we are, kicking off the new year a little bit late, but with a much needed review of what the podcast is all about.  Going back and reflecting on the podcast and its data, I found that the very slow paced Podcast #1 was where newcomers went to first.  The last thing I want is people to suffer a snooze fest...  SO,  in today's podcast, I have officially condensed Podcast #1, review the podcast's mission, and discuss what things will look like moving forward... Let's talk! Topics: ...

Chronic Victory Podcast #50 - Struggle Today-Strength Tomorrow w/ Bethan Collier

December 08, 2020 17:00 - 1 hour - 44.2 MB

You may be surprised to hear from me that you don't always need to win win win all the time. resist the urge to quarrel, to always get the last word in, and refocus your efforts toward  not worldly issues, but what is the bigger picture.  In order to do so we need to remain students to life itself.  But how do we execute on that when we live in a land full of masters, self-help gurus, where everyone is a "coach" now?  Let's talk... Topics: You don't always have to win! Purpose by Existing...

Chronic Victory Podcast #49 - The Disabled Lie

November 30, 2020 23:00 - 45 minutes - 31.6 MB

Every day around the globe, people are going from what they deem to be normalcy, to baptism by fire, becoming a disabled person.  It turns out life gets more complicated and difficult than it does easier.  From what I can tell, a large lot of these human beings are being abused, stolen from, expected to settle for lesser paths in life, and then, forgotten about.  In a world where money is worth more than people, where does this leave the disabled person?  Let's call this out for what it is...