Coursen’s Corner
61 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 days ago -A conversational podcast about everything you need to succeed. Join me every Wednesday as I sit down with some of my best friends, my most cherished mentors, and some of the brightest minds I know, as they share the tools, tricks, outlooks, and mindsets they have found to become the very best versions of themselves.
We dive deep into relationships; therapy; self-defense; workouts; life hacks for happiness; tips for starting a new business; and everything in between so that we can all learn the secrets to living our very best lives.
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#16 – Bianca Scalise – “Highlighting The Power Of Choice."
April 17, 2024 10:00 - 1 hour - 80.2 MBGUEST Bianca Scalise TOPICS Dog Park Happiness; Protection Dog Teams; Ronin’s Personality Traits; Fasted Workouts; Coaches Coaching Coaches; Desirable Difficulties; Teenage Girls and Eating Disorders; Yoga Diets; Therapy; Prioritizing Protein; Social Media Strategies; Highlighting The Power of Choice; and so much more. KNOWN FOR In-Person Coach @ Kollective and Online @ EMPWR ABOUT BIANCA Texas-born but globally-grown, Bianca Scalise is a lifelong yoga practitioner turned strength and ...
#15 – Peyton Thompson – "Your Best Ability Is Availability."
April 11, 2024 05:05 - 1 hour - 64.2 MBGUEST: Peyton Thompson TOPICS Instagram vs Reality; Success vs Effort; Life in the NFL; Preparing For The Inevitable; Best/Worst Stadiums; Structuring Success; Giving Back; KNOWN FOR Former NFL Player; Luxury Real Estate Advisor; Investor; Builder; Philanthropist. ABOUT PEYTON Peyton Thompson, a Texas native raised in California, has undergone an incredible transformation since retiring from the NFL –– where he played for the Atlanta Falcons, the [then] Washington Redskins, the Ch...
#14 – Electra Stone – "Where You Are Is Not Who You Are."
April 03, 2024 10:00 - 1 hour - 77.3 MBGUEST: Electra Stone TOPICS: Tarantino and film foot fetishes; functional wellness; Hollywood; emigrating to the US as a teenager; being a twin; navigating early childhood trauma; emotional addiction; heart-led leadership; radical self-honesty; the code to love; and so much more. KNOWN FOR: Hollywood Actress and Film Producer turned Founder of The Amar Method. ABOUT ELECTRA Hollywood Actress and Film Producer turned Founder and Functional Leadership Coach, Electra Stone is reshaping th...
S2 E13 with Justin Mihaly – “A positive mindset is key in everything we do.”
March 27, 2024 10:00 - 1 hour - 75.3 MBGUEST: Justin Mihaly TOPICS Entitlement; Being of Service; Starting and Growing a Business; Competitive Bodybuilding; America’s Revisionist History; Overcoming Depression; Podcasting; Changing Lives Through Together More Fit; and so much more. KNOWN FOR CEO, #TeamMihaly; Founder, Together More Fit; Host, “Grow or Die” Podcast. ABOUT JUSTIN: Justin is an acclaimed bodybuilding coach who has helped clients win world championships, 100+ overall titles, Olympia qualifications, and 26 IF...
S2 E12 with Ellen Tsai and Britley Williams – "You Are What You Are Looking For."
March 20, 2024 12:40 - 1 hour - 66.6 MBGUEST: Ellen Tsai and Britley Williams KNOWN FOR: Co-Owners of Fan Into Flame TOPICS Faith-based healing; new age philosophies; benefits of breath work; gene keys; understanding individual energies; the mind-body connection; awareness vs acceptance; resistance vs receptivity; and so much more. ABOUT ELLEN & BRITLEY: Ellen Tsai has over a decade of experience in productivity, time management, and corporate operations, Ellie brings a strategic approach to helping clients align with God...
S2 E11 with Matt Choi –– "Unlocking Limiting Beliefs"
March 13, 2024 10:00 - 1 hour - 73.4 MBGUEST: Matt Choi TOPICS Running Towards A Better You; Routines as Religion; Overcoming Imposter Syndrome; Building Self-Discipline; Negotiating Brand Deals; Knowing Your Value; Why Saying No Is A Super Power; Daily Journals; Mastering Content Creation; Unlocking Limiting Beliefs; and so much more. KNOWN FOR Running 12 marathons in 12 months; Running across Korea ABOUT MATT Matt Choi is a content creator, entrepreneur, and fitness enthusiast. After playing Division 1 football, Matt...
S2 E10 with Nico Van Slyke - “A Winner Is Just A Loser Who Never Quit.”
March 06, 2024 11:00 - 1 hour - 62 MBGUEST: Nico Van Slyke TOPICS: Leadership vs Leadership Development; Do you find mentors or do mentors find you; Metrics of Success; Manifestation as a superpower, Adversity as Inspiration; Why success requires sacrifice; competitive qualities; putting plans into action; and so much more. KNOWN FOR: VP of Sales for Skyline Security and founder of The Collective. ABOUT NICO: Nico Van Slyke’s winding career has taken him across industries and continents - from Herbalife in Los Angeles ...
S2 E9 with Lauren Brown - "The Conspiracy of Wellness Culture"
February 28, 2024 07:33 - 1 hour - 64.2 MBGuest: Lauren Brown Known For: the best sports massage in Texas; no BS yoga teacher Topics: Growing up religious; challenging your limiting beliefs; taking risks; continuous learning and reinvention; relationships with your parents as people and more than just your parents; marriage & divorce; Elton John; the conspiracy of wellness culture; designing the life you want rather than the life you were told to; skydiving; and so much more. About Lauren Brown: Lauren is a highly skilled spor...
S2 E8 with Khalil Rafati
February 21, 2024 03:40 - 1 hour - 142 MBGuest: Khalil Rafati Known For: Owner, SunLife Organics; Author; Public Speaker; Entrepreneur; Investor Topics: Addiction as a superpower; the importance of personal responsibility; the societal condition of learned helplessness; rehab as “drug college”; the simple and selfless act of service that changed his life in an instant, the privilege of getting to workout with the greatest trainer on the planet (@KellyMathews); his memories of being mentored by the great Wayne Kramer; the philos...
S2 E8 with Khalil Rafati - "Addiction Is A Superpower"
February 21, 2024 03:40 - 1 hour - 69.3 MBGuest: Khalil Rafati Known For: Owner, SunLife Organics; Author; Public Speaker; Entrepreneur; Investor Topics: Addiction as a superpower; the importance of personal responsibility; the societal condition of learned helplessness; rehab as “drug college”; the simple and selfless act of service that changed his life in an instant, the privilege of getting to workout with the greatest trainer on the planet (@KellyMathews); his memories of being mentored by the great Wayne Kramer; the philos...
S2 E7 with Mary Barron - "How Jiu Jitsu Is Empowering Young Women In Sports."
February 14, 2024 09:01 - 1 hour - 63.4 MBGUEST: Mary Barron Known For: CEO Dog Fight Dojo; Sponsored Athlete; BJJ Fighter; Topics: Jiu Jitsu; Occupational Therapy; Blowing Up on Social Media; How Fighting Mirrors Life; Special Needs in Healthcare; Finding Passion and Purpose; Being In A Happy and Healthy Relationship; Going the Extra Mile for Your Patients ABOUT MARY: Mary Barron is an amazing jujitsu fighter, a social media maven, and a sponsored athlete who trains out of 10th Planet here in Austin, Texas, Off the mat, Mary is ...
S2 E7 with Mary Burns
February 14, 2024 09:01 - 1 hour - 120 MBGUEST: Mary Burns KNOWN FOR: CEO Dog Fight Dojo; Sponsored Athlete; BJJ Fighter; TOPICS: Jiu Jitsu; Occupational Therapy; Blowing Up on Social Media; How Fighting Mirrors Life; Special Needs in Healthcare; Finding Passion and Purpose; Being In A Happy and Healthy Relationship; Going the Extra Mile for Your Patients ABOUT MARY: Mary Burns is an amazing jujitsu fighter, a social media maven, and a sponsored athlete who trains out of 10th Planet here in Austin, Texas, Off the mat, Mary is a ...
S2 E7 with Mary Barron
February 14, 2024 09:01 - 1 hour - 120 MBGUEST: Mary Barron KNOWN FOR: CEO Dog Fight Dojo; Sponsored Athlete; BJJ Fighter; TOPICS: Jiu Jitsu; Occupational Therapy; Blowing Up on Social Media; How Fighting Mirrors Life; Special Needs in Healthcare; Finding Passion and Purpose; Being In A Happy and Healthy Relationship; Going the Extra Mile for Your Patients ABOUT MARY: Mary Barron is an amazing jujitsu fighter, a social media maven, and a sponsored athlete who trains out of 10th Planet here in Austin, Texas, Off the mat, Mary is ...
S2 E6 with Annabelle Warren
February 07, 2024 11:00 - 58 minutes - 107 MBAnnabelle Warren aka @TheFemaleGothic is a sought-after, fine-line tattoo artist working out of my favorite tattoo shop, @Electric13Tattoo here in Austin, Texas. During our conversation, we touched on a wide range of topics including, the arts, poetry, creative ceilings, what she learned from being a crisis counselor, Hinge vs Bumble, her ideal first date, and so much more. Every time I get the chance to speak with Annabelle, I always come away learning something new, and after hearing our...
S2 E6 with Annabelle Warren - "Unlocking Creative Potential"
February 07, 2024 11:00 - 59 minutes - 54.5 MBAnnabelle Warren aka @TheFemaleGothic is a sought-after, fine-line tattoo artist working out of my favorite tattoo shop, @Electric13Tattoo here in Austin, Texas. During our conversation, we touched on a wide range of topics including, the arts, poetry, creative ceilings, what she learned from being a crisis counselor, Hinge vs Bumble, her ideal first date, and so much more. Every time I get the chance to speak with Annabelle, I always come away learning something new, and after hearing our co...
S2 E5 with Coach and Podcast Host, Claire Bays – "Overcoming Self Limiting Beliefs"
January 31, 2024 11:00 - 1 hour - 77.6 MBClaire Bays is a personal trainer at ONNIT Gym in Austin, TX, a health and mindset coach, athlete and sober gal, whose infectious energy fills up every room she walks into. In this episode, Claire shares her journey from being a mid-west girl who struggled with her weight and used to drive around the block of her local gym without ever going in because she felt that "they belonged there" and "I did not,” to finding her way to becoming a competitive athlete doing 100-mile bike rides, "just for...
S2 E5 with Coach and Podcast Host, Claire Bays
January 31, 2024 11:00 - 1 hour - 148 MBClaire Bays is a personal trainer at ONNIT Gym in Austin, TX, a health and mindset coach, athlete and sober gal, whose infectious energy fills up every room she walks into. In this episode, Claire shares her journey from being a mid-west girl who struggled with her weight and used to drive around the block of her local gym without ever going in because she felt that "they belonged there" and "I did not,” to finding her way to becoming a competitive athlete doing 100-mile bike rides, "just for...
S2 E4 with Business Growth Consultant, Baldomero Garza
January 24, 2024 11:00 - 1 hour - 149 MBS2 E4 with Baldomero Garza Today’s episode features Baldo Garza. Baldo is a business growth consultant and an entrepreneur in Austin, Texas. We dive deep into management and leadership styles, how to harness the power of high performers, biohacking, and psychedelics, as well as lessons learned along his journey from CutCo to cutting-edge health care. Enjoy! About Baldo: Baldo Garza is an entrepreneur, biohacking junkie and athlete turned yogi. Never one to shy away from a challenge, Baldo h...
S2 E3 with Mental Performance Coach, Rashanna Moss "Unlocking The Secrets Of High Performers"P
January 17, 2024 11:00 - 1 hour - 59.9 MBS2 E3 with Rashanna Moss My guest today is top mental performance coach, Rashanna Moss. Rashanna has more than twenty years of experience working with top performers from corporations to professional athletes, to high-performing individuals. Our conversation covers everything from what it means to be a top performer, how the story we tell ourselves impacts our success, the often-overlooked importance of neurodiversity in building an effective team, and her three pieces of advice that you can ...
S2 E3 with Mental Performance Coach, Rashanna Moss
January 17, 2024 11:00 - 1 hour - 115 MBS2 E3 with Rashanna Moss My guest today is top mental performance coach, Rashanna Moss. Rashanna has more than twenty years of experience working with top performers from corporations to professional athletes, to high-performing individuals. Our conversation covers everything from what it means to be a top performer, how the story we tell ourselves impacts our success, the often-overlooked importance of neurodiversity in building an effective team, and her three pieces of advice that you can ...
S2 E2 with Ryan Thomson – "It's Not About How Hard You Hit..."
January 10, 2024 11:00 - 1 hour - 73 MBS2 E2 with Ryan Thomson My guest today is Ryan Thomson. Ryan is an incredible boxing and fitness coach here in Austin, Texas. We dive into friendship, family, sobriety, and personal development. I know you will enjoy this conversation as much as I did. As always, please don't forget to like, rate, share, and comment. About Ryan: Ryan Thomson (IG @Ryan–Thomson44)is the Director of Coaching and boxing specialist at Kollective, a social performance club located in Austin, TX. Ryan has a str...
S2 E2 with Ryan Thomson
January 10, 2024 11:00 - 56 minutes - 103 MBS2 E2 with Ryan Thomson My guest today is Ryan Thomson. Ryan is an incredible boxing and fitness coach here in Austin, Texas. We dive into friendship, family, sobriety, and personal development. I know you will enjoy this conversation as much as I did. As always, please don't forget to like, rate, share, and comment. About Ryan: Ryan Thomson (IG @Ryan–Thomson44)is the Director of Coaching and boxing specialist at Kollective, a social performance club located in Austin, TX. Ryan has a str...
S2 E1 with Justin Brogna
January 03, 2024 11:00 - 1 hour - 73.8 MBS2 E1 with Justin Brogna Justin Brogna is my best friend, trusted confidant, and one of my trusted advisors. It was a true blessing for me to have him as my first guest on the show. In this conversation, we dive into personal growth, the duality of love vs survival; the value of dropping in with friends, our interpretation of Aristotle's three different kinds of friendships, being present, what his daughter taught him about unconditional love, and so much more. About Justin: Meet Justin, a ...
S2 TRAILER: New Episodes January 3rd 2024
December 31, 2023 03:19 - 41 seconds - 1.28 MBThis Wednesday. January 3rd. 2024. SEASON 2 of COURSEN'S CORNER. Spotify. Apple. Youtube. Everywhere your favorite podcasts are found.
Episode #33: “Sexual Assault and Violence Prevention”
September 02, 2021 10:00 - 59 minutes - 109 MBEvery fall semester, colleges try to combat the sexual assaults that spike at the start of each academic year, but experts say many officials don't give students sufficient training to protect themselves or vulnerable peers. Enter NICOLE SNELL -- the award-winning international speaker and self-defense expert who specializes in sexual assault & violence prevention education, personal safety and empowerment. Nicole is the CEO of GIRLS FIGHT BACK, the world-renowned personal safety and self-de...
Episode #33: “Helping the Next Generation To Stop Sexual Assault”
September 02, 2021 10:00 - 59 minutes - 109 MBEvery fall semester, colleges try to combat the sexual assaults that spike at the start of each academic year, but experts say many officials don't give students sufficient training to protect themselves or vulnerable peers. Enter NICOLE SNELL -- the award-winning international speaker and self-defense expert who specializes in sexual assault & violence prevention education, personal safety and empowerment. Nicole is the CEO of GIRLS FIGHT BACK, the world-renowned personal safety and self-de...
Episode #32: “Killer Genes”
August 19, 2021 11:00 - 27 minutes - 49.5 MBA fun conversation with my good friends and hosts of the "Killer Genes" podcast, Kelly McLear and Melissa McCarty. We talk about how they met, how the podcast got started, the real-world impact their podcast has had on current criminal cases, and lessons they’ve learned about keeping themselves -- and others -- protected from violent crime. Order Your Copy Of THE SAFETY TRAP Today! visit: www.TheSafetyTrap.com SHOW NOTES: Connect with Killer Genes Facebook: https://www.faceboo...
Episode #31: “Who’s Protecting Our Protectors?”
August 05, 2021 05:02 - 1 hour - 114 MBBetween 2006 and 2020, 75% of all active-duty U.S military fatalities were classified as non-combat related deaths. 93% of those deaths occurred right here in the United States of America. In today’s episode, I talk to Gold-Star Mother Heather Baker, who’s son, PV2 Caleb Smither was found dead in his own bunk after a head injury placed him on bed rest. Cause of Death: apathy, complacency, and ignorance on behalf of his fellow soldiers, and the shirking of responsibility by his own command. ...
Episode #30: “Mental Health And Personal Safety”
July 29, 2021 16:55 - 27 minutes - 51.1 MBSimone Biles takes herself out of Olympic contention citing mental health concerns, and in doing so, gave the world permission to prioritize the protection and preservation of their own personal safety. Order Your Copy Of THE SAFETY TRAP Today! visit: www.TheSafetyTrap.com Show Notes: https://www.si.com/nba/clippers/news/paul-george-reveals-depression-and-anxiety-issues https://www.cnn.com/2021/07/28/us/simone-biles-olympics-gymnastics-physical-mental-health/index.html https://a...
Episode #29: “Panic At The Ballpark”
July 23, 2021 18:41 - 28 minutes - 52.9 MBIn this episode I’m discussing the security concern that occurred last week at National’s Park in Washington, D.C. which became a a horrifying scene of chaos and confusion after a shooting outside the ballpark sent players and fans inside the park into frenzy as coaches, then players, and then the public, falsely believed there was an active shooter inside the stadium. Order Your Copy Of THE SAFETY TRAP Today! visit: www.TheSafetyTrap.com Show Notes: https://www.washingtonian.com/202...
Episode #28: "'what3words' could save your life"
June 24, 2021 02:53 - 13 minutes - 24.9 MBEpisode #28: “what3words” could save your life When calling 911 from a cell phone, the most important piece of information to a dispatcher is the exact location of the caller... which is something cell phones can’t provide. But for those emergencies where moments matter most, a new app is changing the way we can communicate our exact location. Enter “What3words” a mobile application which has divided the entire world into 10ft squares and then issued each square a unique three word identifi...
Episode #27: “A Conversation With Protective Operations Expert, Chris Story”
June 10, 2021 20:01 - 48 minutes - 88.9 MBListen and learn from one of the best in the business. Chris Story is a security professional with over 25 years of experience managing, conducting, and consulting in protective and intelligence operations worldwide. Spending over a decade in the US Army, Chris served in Special Operations and as a Counterintelligence Agent. Order Your Copy Of THE SAFETY TRAP Today! visit: www.TheSafetyTrap.com Connect with CHRIS STORY Christ Story LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-st...
Episode #26: “CrimeCon 2021”
June 08, 2021 17:07 - 8 minutes - 16.1 MBA quick check-in and reset with all of you after a few crazy-busy weeks ending with a very fun weekend at CrimeCon 2021 here in Austin, Texas. Wanted to share this quick bonus episode to get us back on track. Thanks so much for all of your continued support. I truly appreciate each and every one of you. You all stay safe out there and keep your notifications on for future content. Have a lot of fun stuff coming soon. Work. Sweat. Win. --SGC Order Your Copy Of THE SAFETY TRAP Today! visi...
Episode #25: “Remington and Ronin”
May 06, 2021 06:02 - 16 minutes - 29.9 MBAn attempted home invasion at Casa de Coursen proves once more that a Remington and a Ronin are the best home security assets money can buy. Pre-Order Your Copy Of THE SAFETY TRAP Today! Available Everywhere May 18th visit: www.TheSafetyTrap.com Connect with SPENCER COURSEN Spencer Coursen’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/s.coursen/ Spencer Coursen’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/spencercoursen Spencer Coursen LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/spencercoursen Youtube: http...
Episode #24: “The Secure Dad’s Top 5 Home Security Tips”
April 29, 2021 11:00 - 35 minutes - 65.6 MBEpisode #24: “The Secure Dad’s Top 5 Home Security Tips” Andrew Murphy, Author of the best selling book, “Home Security: The Secure Dad’s Guide” joins me on the podcast today to talk about his top five home security tips that everyone should know to help keep your family safe and your home protected. Pre-Order Your Copy Of THE SAFETY TRAP Today! Available Everywhere May 18th visit: www.TheSafetyTrap.com SHOW NOTES: Home Security: The Secure Dad’s Guide: https://amzn.to/3gNMq...
Episode #23: “Five Protective Strategies For Stopping Stalkers In Their Tracks”
April 08, 2021 16:29 - 48 minutes - 88.8 MBChuck Randolph, Senior Director of Operations and Intelligence for AT-Risk International joins Spencer Coursen to discuss the best protective strategies the everyday person can take to help keep themselves protected against the risk of harm from stalkers. Pre-Order Your Copy Of THE SAFETY TRAP Today! Available Everywhere May 18th visit: www.TheSafetyTrap.com SHOW NOTES Kendall Jenner’s Stalking Concern: https://hollywoodlife.com/2021/04/04/kendall-jenner-security-protec...
Episode #22: “Top Ten Misconceptions About Safety”
April 01, 2021 13:34 - 1 hour - 115 MBThink you know what it means to stay safe? Jason Brick from “Safest Family On The Block” joins me to discuss: “The Top 10 Misconceptions About Safety” Pre-Order Your Copy Of THE SAFETY TRAP Today! Available Everywhere May 18th visit: www.TheSafetyTrap.com To learn more about JASON BRICK: Jason’s website: http://www.brickcommajason.com/ Jason’s books: http://www.brickcommajason.com/books-in-print/ Jason’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/brickcommajason?lang=en For more on “Sa...
Episode #21: "The Return To Normalcy (and our shirking of responsibility)"
March 26, 2021 22:00 - 19 minutes - 36.2 MBAs our world returns to normalcy, we must also caution against a return to complacency. After all, as the tragedies in Atlanta, Georgia and Boulder, Colorado remind us, our world can be a dangerous world. SHOW NOTES https://www.amazon.com/Insanity-Offense-Americas-Seriously-Endangers/dp/0393341372 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lanterman%E2%80%93Petris%E2%80%93Short_Act Production Notes: Coursen’s Corner is a production of Coursen Security Group This episode was also brought ...
Episode #20: “A Conversation with Amanda Kippert, Advocate, Journalist, and Editorial Director, of Domestic Shelters"
February 11, 2021 11:00 - 22 minutes - 41.1 MBOn this weeks’s podcast I had the pleasure of speaking with Amanda Kippert, Editorial Director of Domestic Shelters-- which hosts the only comprehensive online directory of domestic violence shelters throughout the United States and Canada. Amanda wears many hats: Advocate; Editor; Journalist; Podcast Host, but all of them are in support one mission -- which is to help those impacted by Domestic Violence to free themselves from the confines of harm, and to then survive and thrive in their ...
Episode #19: "Who Get's Gamestopped Next?"
February 04, 2021 18:23 - 12 minutes - 23.3 MBTwo months ago, no one would have ever imagined someone making an investment on a stock based purely on emotion. But then someone did --they got their friends to join them -- and from that day forward, "getting GameStopped" will forever reverberate through every business class taught and every economics lecturer told. Learn what this means for your safety. Pre-Order Your Copy Of THE SAFETY TRAP Today Available Everywhere May 18th visit: www.TheSafetyTrap.com You can also enter to...
Episode #018: “Protective Intelligence In Action: A Conversation with Stefanie Drysdale, Vice President, Cyber at PRESCIENT”
January 28, 2021 05:27 - 46 minutes - 84.4 MBStefanie Drysdale is the Vice President of Cyber for Prescient -- a global risk management firm specializing in intelligence, due diligence, investigations, and cyber security. Stefanie and I discussed a number of topics impacting todays security environment, but we kept circling back to one key theme: the importance of protective intelligence. We had a very dynamic discussion, touching on many facets of industry interest. Stefanie is a wealth of knowledge and insight, and I think you wil...
Episode #017: “Preparing Today For A Safer Tomorrow”
January 21, 2021 07:28 - 17 minutes - 32.7 MBAfter a safe and peaceful transfer of power, is America finally ready to turn the page to a new chapter and be willing to participate in our own protection? Or will we revert back to the old ways of doing things and condemn ourselves to repeat past mistakes? At the end of the day, everyday safety really does require the participation of everyone -- but a healthy sense of skepticism, and a moderate dose of vigilance are but a small price to pay for the liberties, and the freedoms, which flow ...
Episode #016: “What Comes Next? America’s Uncertainty With Safety Could Be Biden’s Biggest Challenge"
January 14, 2021 06:31 - 24 minutes - 45.5 MBFor the first time America’s history, the peaceful transition of power from one president to the next is not a guarantee. At best, it’s a hopeful expectation. At worst, it may be the point of no return for our country as we know her. Pre-Order Your Copy Of THE SAFETY TRAP TODAY! Visit: www.TheSafetyTrap.com SHOW NOTES History Detectives: Causes Of The Civil War (PBS) https://www.pbs.org/opb/historydetectives/feature/causes-of-the-civil-war/#:~:text=What%20led%20to%20the%20outbrea...
Episode #15: “Domestic Violence And Stalking Insights From A Texas Judge And Lawyer”
December 30, 2020 12:00 - 34 minutes - 62.6 MBMichele Locke is a former Associate Court Judge who has returned to private practice as a partner at Coldwell Bowes in Austin, Texas where she continues to pursue her passion for family law. During her time on the bench, Michele ran the Domestic Violence Court which focused on Protective Order Applications, contentious divorce, child custody, restraining order enforcement and other family law matters that arose out of those Protective Orders. Michelle and I had a very enthusiastic discussi...
Episode #14: "The Safety Trap Overview PLUS My #1 Secret For Staying Safe"
December 16, 2020 12:00 - 20 minutes - 37.8 MBDespite what the news and social media would have you believe, we have never lived in a safer time than we are right now. But because we have for so long lived in an ever-safer world, we have grown more and more reticent about participating in our own protection...choosing instead to place our personal safety and our responsibilities of guarding it, into the hands of people trained only to respond to crises, not actively prevent them. Our blind faith in institutions to protect us has only du...
Episode #13: "Safety Strategies With TRAFFICKING Survivor Cheryl Hunter"
December 08, 2020 11:30 - 45 minutes - 82.6 MBThis episode of Coursen's Corner is brought to you by www.TheSafetyTrap.com The new landing page is now is LIVE. Learn more about what the book is about, read some early reviews, and win some exclusive giveaways by signing up for the newsletter. Pre-Order Your Copy Today! Episode #013 Special thanks to Cheryl Hunter for inviting me onto her podcast so that we could have this great conversation. There are some really great take-aways from both of our perspectives to help everyone in y...
Episode #12: “Will America Be Safer Under President Biden?”
November 09, 2020 01:39 - 20 minutes - 37.7 MBWill a Biden administration pull our nation back from the brink of despair or plunge us deeper into the abyss of domestic danger? Run time: 20m 30s Show Notes: Coursen’s Corner is a production of Coursen Security Group This episode was sponsored by The Safety Trap which is now available for Pre-Order on Amazon Music, courtesy of Ben Sound Follow me on twitter and instagram for updates and interactions between shows. Spencer Coursen LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/spencercou...
Episode 11: Top 5 Tips For Staying Safe On Election Night
November 02, 2020 19:10 - 22 minutes - 40.4 MBEpisode #11 Election 2020 is shaping up to be one of the most contentious elections in our nations history. With anxiety already at an all-time high, concerns over national security and personal safety are nearing a boiling point. To help bring calm to some of this chaos, and to aid in your protective efforts, here are my top five tips to help you succeed in staying safe on election night. Run time: 22m Show Notes: Coursen’s Corner is a production of Coursen Security Group This e...
Episode#10: The Comedic Success Of BORAT Lies In How He Picks His Prey
October 28, 2020 00:10 - 25 minutes - 46.7 MBIn this week’s podcast I discuss the new Borat movie; the successful strategies employed by Sacha Baron Cohen to pick his prey; that infamous Rudy Giuliani scene, this weeks protective take-away, and some helpful strategies to help keep you from falling into a similar safety trap. Run time: 25m 27s Show Notes: Coursen’s Corner is a production of Coursen Security Group This episode was sponsored by The Safety Trap which is now available for Pre-Order on Amazon Music, courtesy o...
Episode #9 What “THE VOW” Can Teach Us About The Safety Traps Of Self Improvement
October 19, 2020 10:00 - 34 minutes - 63.9 MBIn this week’s podcast I discuss the finale of HBO’s “THE VOW” which took an in-depth look at the NXIVM cult in upstate New York. The similarities between cults and religion (07:31); What master manipulators look for in their recruitment efforts (09:22); Who is most likely to join a cult (17:38); How sex is used to as a control measure (19:20); the likelihood of leaving a cult (22:02); three ways to define a cult (23:52), and ten things to keep in mind if you find yourself getting a little t...