Behind The Shield
- Author: Vários
- Narrator: Vários
- Publisher: Podcast
- Duration: 1288:46:52
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Synopsis
Bringing the greatest minds in mental and physical wellness to the men and women who serve our communities.
Episodes
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Rich, Jason And Emily - Episode 505
01/09/2021 Duration: 01h56minRichard Rice is one of the founding members of Delta Force with a career spanning Vietnam to Mogadishu. Jason McCarthy is a Green Beret veteran who served in Iraq. Emily McCarthy is a retired CIA case manager, serving in West Africa. In this unique episode, I sat down with all three to get their unique perspectives on recent events. We discuss the withdrawal from Afghanistan, the importance of trust in diplomacy, the courage of our indigenous allies, the mental health toll of combat, the power of community and so much more.
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Zar Horton II - Episode 504
30/08/2021 Duration: 01h47minZar Horton is a retired Battalion Chief and a StrongFirst Master Kettlebell trainer. We discuss his transition out of the fire service, BMX racing, glycolytic training, exercise and the nervous system, fostering longevity, the importance of sleep and so much more.
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Byron Branch - Episode 503
28/08/2021 Duration: 01h41minByron Branch is a law enforcement officer, elite fencer and amputee. We discuss his multifaceted childhood, the importance of mentorship, his journey into fencing, the traffic accident that took his leg, the incredible physical and mental road back to full duty, wheelchair fencing and so much more.
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Jeremiah Wilber - Episode 502
25/08/2021 Duration: 01h43minJeremiah Wilber is a Green Beret combat veteran, cowboy and self described mountain man. We discuss his early life on the reservation, the dark side of the Indigenous Residential School program, profiteering from war, the mental health toll of the Afghanistan withdrawal, the vulnerability of those left behind and so much more.
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Dr Chris Colvin III - Episode 501
23/08/2021 Duration: 01h54minDr Chris Colvin is a Veteran, ER Physician, EMS Medical Director and author. In this important third conversation, Chris takes two hours to fully explain the truths and myths surrounding this pandemic. We discuss the demographic being hit in this second wave, the pros and cons of vaccination, the second pandemic of misinformation and so much more.
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Dr Edith Eger - Episode 500
21/08/2021 Duration: 01h07minDr Edith Eger is a psychologist, author and survived Auschwitz. We discuss her early life in Hungary, living through ballet, seeing kindness amongst immense cruelty, her own journey of healing, counselling veterans, finding the bigot within yourself, the first responder community and so much more.
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Brooke Ames - Episode 499
18/08/2021 Duration: 02h10minBrooke Ames is a Wisconsin firefighter, bodybuilder, powerlifter and coach. We discuss growing up in rural America, her childhood obesity, becoming a volunteer firefighter, her incredible weight loss and fitness journey, learning from the corporate world, mentorship, personality diversity and so much more.
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Johnny Walker and Jason Tuschen - Episode 498
17/08/2021 Duration: 02h22minJohnny Walker is an Iraqi interpreter that became the SEAL team's trusted member. Jason Tuschen is a retired Navy SEAL Command Master Chief who worked alongside Johnny. We discuss their parallel early lives, the Taliban's terror campaign in Mosul, the power of communication, his powerful immigration story and so much more.
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Colin Broderick - Episode 497
14/08/2021 Duration: 01h42minColin Broderick is an author, playwright and filmmaker. We discuss growing up in Northern Ireland during the troubles, laboring in London, his powerful addiction story, the catharsis of writing, self belief, the importance of seeing commonalities and so much more.
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Bill Anthes - Episode 496
11/08/2021 Duration: 02h05minBill Anthes is a Green Beret veteran, strength and conditioning coach and psychology student. We discuss his journey into the special forces, training the tactical athlete, the emotional and mental components of coaching, nutrition and so much more.
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Jarred Alden - Episode 495
09/08/2021 Duration: 01h58minJarred Alden is a veteran firefighter, SWAT Medic and an authority on clandestine explosives. We discuss his journey into the fire service, how the tactical medicine program unified FD and PD, juvenile offenders, terrorism and so much more.
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Denise Olsen - Episode 494
08/08/2021 Duration: 03h01minDenise Olsen is a nurse, yoga teacher and the widow of Jeff Olsen, one of the 343 firefighters killed on 9/11. We discuss her entry into healthcare, the genesis of their romance, protecting the WTC, the ripple effect of the attacks, grief, healthy coping mechanisms, growing from trauma, the importance of movement and so much more.
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Judge Craig Mitchell - Episode 493
05/08/2021 Duration: 01h13minJudge Craig Mitchell is a Los Angeles Superior Court Judge and the founder of the Skid Row Running Club. We discuss his challenging childhood, teaching in South Central, the importance of parents, the power of mentorship, homelessness, addiction and so much more.
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Akshay Nanavati - Episode 492
03/08/2021 Duration: 01h43minAkshay Nanavati is a Marine Veteran, endurance athlete and the author of "Fearvana". We discuss his childhood in India, moving to the US, entering the military, mental resilience, the importance of fear, his explorations and much more.
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Felix Manjarrez - Episode 491
02/08/2021 Duration: 03h17minFelix Manjarrez is a veteran FDNY firefighter, strength and conditioning coach and jiu-jitsu practitioner. We discuss his early life, EMS in New York City, entering the fire service, the importance of mentoring, diversity through education, FDNY Grappling and much more.
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Terrance Kosikar II - Episode 490
28/07/2021 Duration: 01h45minTerrance Kosikar is a retired firefighter and the founder of Camp My Way. We discuss life in the Canadian Mountains, the pandemic, the healing power of nature, mental health and much more.
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Jamie Cochran - Episode 489
27/07/2021 Duration: 01h30minJamie Cochran is the Chief Operating Officer of Echelon Front and a military spouse. We discuss her early life, becoming a Navy SEAL wife, her journey into Echelon Front, the genesis of the Musters, dealing with grief, the cost of service, her powerful presentation and so much more.
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Jim Burneka - Episode 488
24/07/2021 Duration: 02h07minJim Burneka is a veteran firefighter, podcaster and the founder of Firefighter Cancer Consultants. In a tragic twist of irony, Jim is also battling cancer himself. We discuss his journey into the fire service, becoming involved in firefighter wellness, mental health, dealing with a cancer diagnosis, the harmful chemicals in our gear and much more.
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Jon Hancock - Episode 487
21/07/2021 Duration: 01h35minJon Hancock is a Marine Veteran and the subject of the documentary "Bastards' Road". We discuss his journey into the military, Cartel violence, his work in human intelligence, transitioning out, PTSD, his cross country ruck, making the film and so much more.
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Tom Morgan - Episode 486
19/07/2021 Duration: 02h47minTom Morgan is a British firefighter, strength and conditioning coach and former bouncer. We discuss working the door, his journey into the fire service, embracing innovation, training the tactical athlete, the pandemic, his powerful mental health journey and so much more.