Mentors for Military Podcast
378 episodes - English - Latest episode: 6 days ago - ★★★★★ - 424 ratingsImagine a bunch of veterans sitting around a living room with their favorite adult beverage and someone brings up a topic that takes the conversation down a rabbit hole. That's our show. Grab a chair and your favorite beverage and join in on an awesome topic. Our hosts are military veterans and our guests are real people with a message to share. Real Talk. Real People. (aka Mentors4Mil)
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EP-78 | Adapting to Change Around Us
January 29, 2017 18:30 - 26 minutes - 18.2 MBChange is all around us and will continue to occur. How we adapt to the change is so important. We discuss steps to help you adapt to the changing environment - both on a macro level and micro level. Follow Mentors for Military: iTunes: http://apple.co/1WaEvbB SoundCloud: www.soundcloud.com/mentors4mil Instagram: www.instagram.com/mentors4mil Twitter: www.twitter.com/mentors4mil Facebook: www.facebook.com/mentors4mil Homepage: www.mentorsformilitary.com
EP-77 Scott Kinder | 18X Special Forces | Entreprenuer | Success Takes Hard Work
January 15, 2017 17:30 - 37 minutes - 25.4 MBScott Kinder served in differing roles on an Operational Detachment – Alpha (A-team) in the US Army Special Forces before transitioning to civil service and helping stand up the newly operationalized Marine Special Operations Command (MARSOC). This service spanned more than a decade at differing command levels of Special Operations Forces. He entered the U.S. Army in the 18X (Special Forces Candidate) program. Following his active service, he became an entrepreneur and an author. We talk abo...
EP-76 Willaim Oatis | U.S. Army Special Forces | Open Fire Cooking | The Asador
January 03, 2017 17:03 - 40 minutes - 28 MBWilliam Oatis is a U.S. Army Special Forces soldier (Green Beret) that in the Spring of 2012 began the VETERAN FIRE COOKING PROJECT, a one person mission to travel the world figuring out the best way to reintroduce Mankind to the dying Craft of cooking with fire. In all, he has traveled to six continents and roughly 70 countries researching how we’ve cooked for more than 200,000 years. The intent behind his 5-year journey was to provide us with the most comprehensive series of live-fire book...
EP-75 Manager versus Leader | Is There A Difference?
December 29, 2016 18:11 - 31 minutes - 21.7 MBRobert discusses some of the differences between a manager role and a leader role in both the military and in the private sector. From an enlisted member of the U.S. Army to an executive within a $60 Billion company, Robert shares his experience of the differences between these two roles. There are many overlapping characteristics and traits, but a leader begins to see things beyond that of the manager role. Follow Mentors for Military: iTunes: http://apple.co/1WaEvbB SoundCloud: www.soundc...
EP-74 Teachable Moments | Focus On What You Can Control
December 27, 2016 20:21 - 25 minutes - 17.2 MBRobert Gowin, Mike Pritts, and Kat Kaelin share personal experiences that became teachable moments in their lives. These teachable moments are meant to help us not fear failing and to understand that we should only focus on the things that we have control over and let go of those things that we don't have control over. Even though we plan, not everything will happen according to plan, and that's okay. Learn from your mistakes so that they aren't repeated. Follow Mentors for Military: iTunes:...
EP-73 Derick Carver | US Army CPT | IED Amputee | Adaptive Athlete
December 22, 2016 21:35 - 43 minutes - 29.7 MBU.S. Army Captain Derick Carver was on a patrol in the Afghan desert when he hit an IED. The blast destroyed his left leg almost to the pelvis, and about 50 percent of his right thigh. Derick suffered a serious shrapnel wound to his left elbow, the index finger on his right hand had to be partially amputated, and the pinkie and index finger on his left hand were fused together. The Ranger-trained Carver was leading his outfit on a dismounted patrol to, ironically, clear IEDs from an area wher...
EP-72 Leader Development | Military and Civilian
December 14, 2016 22:28 - 42 minutes - 29.1 MBMany organizations are not developing leaders at the rate at which they are needed. Developing leaders is paramount to organizational and mission success. Demographic trends are indicating that we will have a shortfall of leaders in the future and the demand for good leaders will continue to escalate. The team shares their stories about becoming leaders, developing other leaders, and how frequently each of them failed before understanding what it meant to be a leader. On this podcast is Rober...
EP-71 Adaptability & Change | Discussing ways to help with adaptability and change
December 06, 2016 16:47 - 43 minutes - 29.5 MBThis is a revised version of a podcast from about a year ago. In today’s fast-paced and highly competitive marketplace, it is crucial for organizations to be flexible enough to change. This is true for the military and for the private sector. The military is in a constant state of change and their members learn to adapt easily. For the private sector, it's imperative to learn to adjust to change in order to remain profitable and up-to-speed. Scott Kinder and Mark McCowan join Robert Gowin and...
EP-70 Stu Pearson | British Paratrooper | Kilo Two Bravo | Extraordinary Journey
November 25, 2016 14:44 - 36 minutes - 25.1 MBStuart Pearson went on a routine patrol to observe and possibly attack a Taliban checkpoint near Kajaki Dam in Helmand province. As his patrol carefully picked their way down a ravine, his friend, Cpl Stuart Hale, hopped across a river bed and then flew backwards after stepping on a mine. Stuart Pearson was the next victim after he stood on a mine as he went to his friend's aid. He looked down and all that was left of his lower leg was a shoe lace still attached. Another soldier, Andy Barlow,...
EP-69 Bram Connolly | Australian Special Forces | Author | Empowering Veterans
November 17, 2016 15:54 - 43 minutes - 29.7 MBBram Connolly left his Adelaide home at sixteen to work on a sheep station. He joined the Australian Army as a seventeen year old and rose through the ranks to retire from Special Forces as a Major in 2011. In a distinguished twenty-year career (over fifteen years in Special Forces) Bram was deployed to Somalia, East Timor (twice) and Afghanistan (twice). In 1997 Bram was selected on Australia’s first course for service as a commando. In 2002 he was selected on the first course run for domest...
EP-68 Damian Jungermann | U.S.N. Explosive Ordnance Disposal Tech | mTBI and PTSD
November 07, 2016 16:01 - 47 minutes - 32.6 MBDamian is currently serving on active duty with the U.S. Navy as an Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technician Chief Petty Officer (E7). He's served on multiple rotations to Afghanistan with most of his time in the Kandahar and Panjwai regions. At times, he has been attached in support of Army Special Forces ODA's and Navy SEAL platoons. He joins Robert Gowin and Mike Glover to talk about his training and time in service as well as the challenges of traumatic brain injury and post traumatic stres...
EP-67 Bryce Mahoney | Army Ranger | Special Ops OPTEMPO | Retention | The Darby Project
November 04, 2016 21:20 - 40 minutes - 27.9 MBBryce Mahoney joins Robert Gowin and Mike Glover on this podcast. We discuss the increase of special operations forces op tempo and the role they will play countering terrorism during the next administration. We discuss the transition of the SOF community (specifically Rangers and SF) and the difficulty some have assimilating into the private sector. There may be an opportunity to create a mentoring program outside of the SOF command to help counsel them before separation. Bryce is the new Di...
EP-66 Mylee Cardenas | U.S. Army Cultural Support Team | Civil Affairs | Overcoming Obstacles
October 19, 2016 16:11 - 59 minutes - 40.6 MBMylee Cardenas served in the U.S. Army as a civil affairs non-commissioned officer before volunteering to join the cultural support team (CST)initiative where she was assigned to the Special Forces in Afghanistan. While deployed, she noticed a lump on her breast, but ignored it so she could finish the eight-month tour. Mylee returned to the United States to find out that she had stage 3 invasive ductal carcinoma. She began chemotherapy and 35 rounds of radiation, before undergoing a bilateral...
EP-65 Kinessa Johnson | Army Veteran | Her passion is helping to save the "big 5" animals in Africa
October 10, 2016 16:31 - 58 minutes - 40.2 MBKinessa Johnson is a U.S. Army veteran. After separation from the military, she trained in weapons. She has always been passionate about saving the "big 5" animals from extinction in Africa. She talks about her previous trip to Tanzania and how that went terribly bad. She is currently preparing to revisit Africa with a different organization soon. We talk about her past, her military transition, how fitness has helped her in many ways, and her plans for the near future. Follow Mentors for Mi...
EP-64 Aaron Williamson | U.S. Marine | Personal Trainer to the Stars | Never Quit Attitude
October 03, 2016 14:57 - 28 minutes - 19.6 MBAaron Williamson, works with actors, top athletes and other film personnel to help them achieve their fitness goals for films, competitive seasons or special events. Aaron is a U.S. Marine Corps veteran fueled by fitness & motivated by inspiring others! In 2000, Aaron was screened and selected for the Marine Corps World Famous Body Bearers where he spent nearly 4 years conducting funerals out of Arlington National Cemetery. In 2003, Aaron was screened and selected to become personal security ...
EP-63 Bethany Levy & Marielle Woods | Do No Harm | A short-film | Caught in an ambush
September 20, 2016 17:32 - 41 minutes - 28.5 MB"Do No Harm" is a short-film about a combat medic attempting to hold onto humanity in an inhumane situation. This is a noble and beautiful thing. But war is not always that. Do No Harm is a story about decisiveness vs. compassion. We talk to Bethany Levy and Marielle Woods who are directing the film and hoping to bring greater awareness of this challenging military role. They are working with a non-profit so that all donations supporting this initiative are tax-deductible. You can support the...
EP-62 Jason Fox | Royal Marines | British Special Boat Service | SAS: Who Dares Wins
September 16, 2016 22:32 - 43 minutes - 29.5 MBJason Carl Fox aka "Foxy" joined us. Foxy joined the Royal Marines at the age of 16 and after spending ten years with them, he joined the British Special Boat Service (Special Forces) and spent the next ten years on missions that took him across the globe. He separated from the military due to post traumatic stress (PTSD) in Apr 2012 and after working for a time in several positions, he and a friend found their passion to create a company at the same time Foxy received a call to join the crew...
EP-61 Emily Hills | Wheel mechanic turned Apache Pilot | Saving boots on the ground | Explicit
September 06, 2016 14:26 - 52 minutes - 35.8 MBEmily Hills began her U.S. Army career as a wheel vehicle mechanic and recovery vehicle operator. While serving in combat, she saw the important role the AH-64 Apache helicopters played in support of ground forces and knew then that is what she wanted to do. She shares her story of being a soldier on the ground, becoming a pilot, and the passion she has now for saving boots on the ground from enemy combatants as an Apache pilot. James Webb and Paul Martinez are Army Rangers and joined Kat, Ro...
EP-60 Larry Moores | Army Ranger | PLT LDR in Mogadishu - "Black Hawk Down" | Three Rangers Fdn
August 25, 2016 17:11 - 55 minutes - 37.7 MBLarry Moores was former US Army enlisted and began his career in 1982 with 1/75 Rangers in Savannah where he was deployed to Grenada. He then chose to go to officer candidate school (OCS) and following training was assigned to 3/24 ID at Fort Benning. In Feb 1992 he transferred into 3/75 RGR and found himself 8 months later leading a convoy in Mogadishu into an event that is now known as "Black Hawk Down" - based off the book and movie. He finished a 20-year career with the Army and now is th...
EP-59 Bryan "Bam Bam" Marshall | Wishes 4 Warriors | USMC | Still Able To Live Out Your Passions
August 23, 2016 21:19 - 42 minutes - 29.2 MBBryan "Bam Bam" Marshall is the founder of Wishes for Warriors Foundation who has a mission of showing heroes that whether wounded of body and mind, they are still able to live out their passions; whether it is through the love of hunting, fishing, skydiving or anything that makes them feel alive again. Bryan is a U.S. Marine. He created the foundation after reflecting on the loss of a good friend by an IED in Afghanistan and how his friend was unable to live his purpose. Robert and Kristian ...
EP-58 Prep for USMC Basic Recon Course & Army Special Forces Assessment Selection (SFAS)
August 15, 2016 16:15 - 53 minutes - 36.7 MBKristian Ritter (aka seastate21) joins Robert and Mike P. to talk about preparing for attendance at the USMC Basic Reconnaissance Course (BRC), the differences between Marine Reconnaissance Special Operations Command (MARSOC) and Force Recon, as well as preparing for US Army Special Forces Assessment and Selection (SFAS) Course at Fort Bragg, NC. Follow Mentors for Military: iTunes: http://apple.co/1WaEvbB SoundCloud: www.soundcloud.com/mentors4mil Instagram: www.instagram.com/mentors4mil T...
EP-57 Do You Know What To Do In An Active Shooter Situation?
August 11, 2016 23:05 - 52 minutes - 36.1 MBWe talk about the actions required by anyone who is placed in an active shooter situation. Mike Glover shares the steps a person should take that may save their life and those around them. We discuss an easy to use acronym of OFF and what that means. Learn how to take the appropriate steps in these types of stressful situations. Follow Mike at www.fieldcraftsurvival.com or on Instagram at www.instagram.com/sofsurvivor. Mike has a new podcast on SoundCloud at www.soundcloud.com/fieldcraftsurv...
EP-56 Jared Bullock | Special Forces | Double Amputee | Fitness | Enjoying Life
August 09, 2016 19:29 - 51 minutes - 35.6 MBJared Bullock served with the U.S. Army 7th Special Forces Group (Airborne) as a SFC/E7 18E (communications) Non-commissioned Officer while on active duty and he recently retired. He's a double amputee from an IED in Afghanistan that occurred in Nov 2013. He doesn't let his disability or anything stand in his way once he sets a goal. His current goal is to compete at a National Physique Committee (NPC) competition and place 10th or higher and he's modified his workouts and equipment in order ...
EP-55 Kristian (aka seastate21) | Force Recon, Airborne, Combat Diver, Freefall - Explicit
August 05, 2016 16:14 - 57 minutes - 39.3 MBKristian Ritter is also known as "seastate21" on Instagram. We talk to him about what it's like to go from enlisting into the USMC and becoming a Force Recon Marine. He shares stories with us about going through the training, including Army airborne school, SERE training, the combat diver course, and Marine Corps free fall school. He also shares his own experience of going through military to civilian transition and offers some great advice. Follow Mentors for Military: iTunes: http://apple....
EP-54 Rob Principato | Military Muscle | Veteran Fellowship | Role Models | Fitness | Explicit
August 02, 2016 19:05 - 59 minutes - 40.9 MBRob Principato is one of the founding members of Military Muscle, an apparel company that includes a non-profit foundation supporting PTSD and veteran suicide awareness. Bob Cicherillo joined as a guest host and we talk about veteran fellowship, role models, fitness after separation, and how fitness ties all branches together - especially after separation. Follow Mentors for Military: iTunes: http://apple.co/1WaEvbB SoundCloud: www.soundcloud.com/mentors4mil Instagram: www.instagram.com/men...
EP-53 Joining the Army | Ranger & Special Forces | Training | What to Expect
July 28, 2016 23:04 - 53 minutes - 36.7 MBAfter receiving several requests and questions about military enlistment, the podcast team talks about the steps of enlisting into the Army and the Army Ranger contract. They also discuss Special Forces, the training, and how that differs from Rangers - including sniper school. Mike Glover of FieldCraft joins the team during this podcast and he will join on occasion going forward as a guest host. Follow Mentors for Military: iTunes: http://apple.co/1WaEvbB SoundCloud: www.soundcloud.com/men...
EP-52 Colin MacLachlan | British Special Forces Experience | His Involvement in Amateur Boxing
July 27, 2016 17:37 - 36 minutes - 25.1 MBColin is a British SAS soldier. A current author and actor. We caught up with him to talk about his involvement with the SF Experience, where a small cadre of ex UK Special Forces (SF) soldiers are Directing Staff (DS) who challenge you to a series of 4 events which form part of the UKSF Selection process. Colin is also training to participate in amateur boxing matches between UK and US Special Forces. He talks about these events and his recent television appearances regarding the war in Iraq...
EP-51 Bob Cicherillo | Voice of BodyBuilding | IFBB Pro | Vets in Fitness | Competitive Bodybuilding
July 25, 2016 14:12 - 34 minutes - 23.9 MBBob earned his pro card at the 2000 USA's after 13 hard years of competing in amateur contests. He started training when he was 12 and competed in his first contest when was 13 years old. He's been in several movies, but now spends his time emceeing professional bodybuilding events across the country and is known as "The voice of bodybuilding." We talk about how military fitness has crossed over into competitive bodybuilding.
EP-50 Karl Monger | Army Officer & Ranger| Gallant Few | Transition, PTSD Counseling, & Gallant Few
July 21, 2016 20:11 - 1 hour - 52.3 MBKarl Monger served in the Army as an officer and for a period of time with the 75th Ranger Regiment. He describes the genesis of what later became the non-profit, Gallant Few, and how it's mission is to prevent veteran isolation by connecting new veterans with hometown veteran mentors, thereby facilitating a peaceful, successful transition from military service to a civilian life filled with hope and purpose. GallantFew was founded by Veterans for Veterans.
EP-49 Mike Glover | Special Forces | CEO of FieldCraft Survival | Preparing for worst case scenarios
July 19, 2016 21:26 - 38 minutes - 26.7 MBMike was U.S. Army Special Forces with more than 18 years of military service. Mike has operated at the highest levels of Special Forces. He has served in the following positions: SF Weapons Specialist, SF Sniper, SF Assaulter/Operator, SF Recon Specialist, SF Joint Terminal Air Controller (JTAC), SF Team Sgt, and SF Operations SGM. We talk about FieldCraft, LLC, a company he leads that prepares the American citizen with knowledge and equipment to preserve life in worst case scenarios. All ta...
EP-48 Kat and Robert attended the Ranger Hall of Fame Ceremony. They talk about that experience
July 15, 2016 15:41 - 21 minutes - 14.6 MBKat and Robert attended the 2016 Ranger Hall of Fame indoctrination ceremony at Fort Benning, GA. They talk about the people they met and the individual stories. They met Larry Moores, a platoon leader in Mogadishu, whose story was in the film "Black Hawk Down." They also met Karl Monger, a Ranger that is the founder of Gallant Few. Follow Mentors for Military: iTunes: http://apple.co/1WaEvbB SoundCloud: www.soundcloud.com/mentors4mil Instagram: www.instagram.com/mentors4mil Twitter: www.tw...
EP-47 Marcus Burleson | USMC SSG | EOD | Double Arm Amputee | Making a Difference
July 12, 2016 20:23 - 41 minutes - 28.3 MBMarcus Burleson deployed to Afghanistan in October 2011, and just two months later sustained life-threatening injuries while attempting to disarm an improvised explosive device (IED). His story is inspiring after receiving a visit from Chris Kyle (U.S. Navy SEAL) that set him on a course toward his purpose/passion. He now works for Boot Campaign. Follow Mentors for Military: iTunes: http://apple.co/1WaEvbB SoundCloud: www.soundcloud.com/mentors4mil Instagram: www.instagram.com/mentors4mil Tw...
EP-46 Brian "Tosh" Chontosh | USMC | MAJ | Sense of Purpose and Feeling Valued
July 06, 2016 21:50 - 39 minutes - 27 MBBrian "Tosh" Chontosh is a retired U.S. Marine Corps Major that was awarded the Navy Cross for extraordinary heroism and was twice awarded the Bronze Star for valor. However, he is a humble leader that would rather focus on helping others find their sense of purpose and a feeling of being valued. He was recently selected to lead the Triumph Games that will be televised on CBS Sports, a multi-round sports competition that challenges world-class military veteran athletes. Tosh is dedicated to a...
EP-45 The Podcast Team Discusses Their Current Status and Talk Briefly on Independence Day
July 05, 2016 13:23 - 33 minutes - 22.8 MBMike, Robert, and Kat catch everyone up on their current status. Mike discusses his challenge of attending a college masters program. Kat talks about how she's preparing for her 166.4KM hike in the UK to support veterans as well as her Top 25 nomination for Ms. Veteran America. The team also reflects on Independence Day since it was taped that morning. Follow Mentors for Military: iTunes: http://apple.co/1WaEvbB SoundCloud: www.soundcloud.com/mentors4mil Instagram: www.instagram.com/mentors...
EP-44 Steve Heaney | British Pathfinder | Keeping Your Leadership & Ethos Post Military
June 29, 2016 14:57 - 47 minutes - 32.5 MBSteve Heaney joined the British Army in 1986 and in January 1990 he undertook selection for X Platoon, more formally known as the Pathfinders, and at only twenty years old became the youngest soldier ever to pass the rigorous selection process. Trained in the skill sets required of an operator in this highly specialized unit including weapons and tactics, covert surveillance and reconnaissance, high frequency and satellite communications, combat medical techniques and trauma management, advan...
EP-43 Enjoying Life While Trying to Find Your Purpose
June 23, 2016 17:09 - 16 minutes - 11.2 MBDiscovering your purpose or passion is not always easy. For some, it's better to evaluate and live your life in shorter increments instead of trying to find that ultimate occupation or career. There is no need to rush into any career/job opportunity and it's probably better to set goals that are in short bursts of 2-3 years at a time. Kat and Robert discuss how they have done this and provide some tips for you.
EP-42 US Army Rangers | James Webb and Paul Martinez | Rangers to Ranchers
June 22, 2016 17:46 - 44 minutes - 30.4 MBJames Webb and Paul Martinez served in the U.S. Army 3/75th Ranger Regiment. After separating from the military they became ranchers in Virginia where they have found a continued purpose and a new passion. We talked with them about their time in and their transition. They offer some great advice to separating military. Follow Mentors for Military: iTunes: http://apple.co/1WaEvbB SoundCloud: www.soundcloud.com/mentors4mil Instagram: www.instagram.com/mentors4mil Twitter: www.twitter.com/ment...
EP-41 Rock 2 Recovery & Team Fortitude - Helping Bring PTSD Awareness & Support to Veterans
June 14, 2016 21:35 - 34 minutes - 23.7 MBRobin Hollington from Rock 2 Recovery joined the podcast along with Sabrina Waterhouse and Laura Millington from Team Fortitude. The mission of Rock 2 Recovery is to preserve the lives of distressed servicemen, veterans and their families by connecting them to appropriate mental health professionals for emergency and routine help. To inspire and motivate sufferers of PTSD to a better future through the power of creativity. Team Fortitude asks people to challenge themselves by taking part in e...
EP-40 Geoff Reeves. US Navy SEAL. Shadow Works Group. Live Outside Your Comfort Zone.
June 10, 2016 21:02 - 1 hour - 47.6 MBGeoff is a Navy SEAL and currently runs Shadow Works Group in California. Shadow Works is a patriotic infused brand that encourages smartly pushing limits and challenging the human spirit. Shadow Works hires and works with military veterans and other veteran supporting companies and charities as much as possible. We caught up with Geoff and talked about scuba diving, sky diving, and his budding actor/director career! We also talked about how important it is to get out of your comfort zone.
EP-39 Johnny "Joey" Jones, Marine, COO at Boot Campaign, Double Amputee, and an amazing man
June 06, 2016 22:01 - 55 minutes - 38.1 MBJohnny Joey Jones was a Staff Sergeant in the Marines. While in, he requested a lateral move into the Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) specialty and in 2010 was deployed with his unit to the Helmand Province of Afghanistan to disarm the Improvised Explosive Devices (IED’s) used by the Taliban. While in country, Joey disarmed over 85 IEDs and disposed of several thousands of pounds of unknown bulk explosives. In August 2010, not long after his arrival, Joey’s deployment was abruptly ended whe...
EP-38 Byron Chen - Salary Negotiation - Marine - Author - Barracks to Boardroom
June 02, 2016 11:33 - 46 minutes - 31.6 MBByron was a Captain in the United States Marine Corps and a graduate of the United States Naval Academy. His six years of active duty included one deployment to Iraq and two company commands. He recently published a book for veterans and active duty military to help them take control of their career and negotiate the way other professionals do to be compensated at top of the industry rates.
EP-37 Lex McMahon, Marine, MMA Agent, Pres. Alchemist Management - MMA
May 31, 2016 21:33 - 47 minutes - 32.5 MBLex McMahon is a former Marine who serves as the Chief Operations Officer for Titan Fighting Championships and is also the President of Alchemist MMA, a fighter management company he runs alongside CEO MC Hammer. He is also the son of the late legendary comedian and entertainer Ed McMahon. He sits on many non-profit organizations and joined the podcast team to talk about how important it is for service members to continue providing service in some way after military separation.
EP-36 Thoughts About This Memorial Day - 2016
May 26, 2016 11:49 - 21 minutes - 14.5 MBFor some Americans, Memorial Day is seen as a start to their summer holidays, a time when they open the pool, or they have a cookout and invite friends over to enjoy a long weekend off of work. The team talks about the difficulty for some veterans in celebrating because of the impact of its meaning and why it is important to remember the service members who paid the ultimate sacrifice - giving their lives on the battlefield.
EP-35 Time Management & Establishing A Routine
May 23, 2016 13:47 - 32 minutes - 22.3 MBIt's important to maintain a routine post military. Time management and sticking to a routine will allow you to have a more productive day. A good routine also helps remove anxiety and stress that can develop due to feeling out of control or because of the overwhelming tasks that arise. The team discusses techniques to help.
EP-34 Issues Facing Veterans After Separation
May 19, 2016 12:42 - 1 hour - 46.7 MBThe team planned on discussing the alarming number of cases where veterans are homeless, depressed, and committing suicide. We then received a request to address these issues and more, both within the U.S. and in Britain. Don Randle is a recently retired US Army Colonel and he joined Colin MacLachlan, Robert Gowin, Rudy Lindsey, and Kat Kaelin to tackle this request.
EP-33 Overcoming the Fear of Failure with guest host US Navy SEAL David Rutherford
May 12, 2016 19:45 - 1 hour - 48.3 MBDavid Rutherford is the founder of Team Froglogic. He is a US Navy SEAL, current motivational speaker, coach and author. He joins the show as a guest host where we talk about overcoming the fear of failure faced by many separating from the military or veterans making a career change.
EP-32 Matt Johnson - Former UK Veteran, Cop, and Author of Wicked Game
May 11, 2016 14:28 - 1 hour - 41.4 MBMatt Johnson is a British Army veteran turned cop who joined Robert Gowin, Mike Pritts, and Kat Kaelin to describe his struggles with post traumatic stress (PTSD) and how he manages the mental disorder after 20 years through writing his books. He is the author of Wicked Game, the top-selling book in his category on Kobo, and continues to speak to veterans and police officers about the effects of PTSD and how to cope with it.
EP-31 Tackling boredom and lack of structure post military
May 06, 2016 16:31 - 30 minutes - 20.9 MBRobert and Mike heard that some former service members find themselves bored at work post military or that they can't find the structure that existed when they were within the military. The podcast discusses ways to overcome those challenges and in how to discover new opportunities to help satisfy what may be missing daily at work or at home.
EP-30 Colin MacLachlan - British Army SF (SAS), Actor, and Author
May 04, 2016 12:02 - 59 minutes - 40.5 MBColin MacLachlan joined the Royal Scots when he was 15. He spent 10 years in the Regiment and then a further 12 years as a member of the SAS. He left the armed forces in his late 30s and studied history at Edinburgh University where he gained a first class honours degree. He is a trained hostage negotiator and now works as a security consultant and emergency planner. He was one of the elite team of special forces veterans on the Channel 4 TV series SAS: Who Dares Wins. He joined Robert Gowin ...
EP-29 Mark Lllano, Former USMC, Current CEO, Entrepreneur, Pro Driver
April 28, 2016 11:56 - 51 minutes - 35.1 MBMark Llano is the owner and driver of Serket Racing, a seasoned veteran and entrepreneur dedicated to bettering the lives of his fellow veterans. Mark followed his passion for racing by creating Serket to raise awareness and direct financial support for veterans and their families. Robert Gowin, Rudy Lindsey, and Kat Kaelin talk to Mark about the work he is doing with Boot Campaign (bootcampaign.org) to help veterans and their families, how he's built several companies since his military sepa...