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On today's podcast, we had the honor of sitting down with Jared Hudson. After spending 8 years as a Navy SEAL, Jared was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes and ended up having to retire from the SEAL teams. Fortunately, Jared didn't let that stop him from helping others, and being a hero. Following his career in the Navy, Jared started TSI - The Shooting Institute. The Shooting Institute is a verified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business, based in Birmingham, AL. Jared, Founder and CEO of TSI has combined his years of experience as a Navy SEAL Sniper and Assaulter, Contractor, and Law Enforcement Officer. Jared has developed a highly effective method of Tactical training that has benefited multiple US Military/DOD, Law Enforcement, Corporate clients, and Civilians. That's not all. Jared also holds the role as Executive Director of Covenant Rescue Group. CRG was founded in June 2019 by a US Navy SEAL and his wife. They saw a lack of skills and funding to properly rescue victims and arrest criminals involved in Human Trafficking. Sharing a passion for children who fall victim to human trafficking globally, they decided to become active. They organized their passion, training, and expertise, to bring this wicked, organized enterprise to an end. CRG provides funding for REAL-LIFE operations that lead to REAL rescues, arrests, and prosecution. We provide essential training and equipment for law enforcement. We create teams that are dedicated to the mission. We spread awareness, advocating through news, social media, and conferences to the growing global problem of human trafficking and how to end it. To find out more about Jared, TSI, or CRG, check out their websites - https://theshootinginstitute.com/https://covenantrescue.org/ And their Instagrams - @jaredhudson_seal @tsi_theshootinginstitute @covenantrescuegroup

On today's episode, we sit down with Ryan Troester. Ryan is the co-owner of Total Dog Training. Together with his team, they train family pets with the same standard and attention that is given to military dog trading. Ryan has over a decade of experience working with military dogs and their trainers, and decided to bring this same level of training to the civilian population. Ryan is a firm believer that training pets one-on-one with their owners (and teaching the owners how to carry on training after Total Dog has done their work) is the best way to successfully train pets and owners to live happy and stress-free lives. To find out more about Ryan and Total Dog, check out their website totaldog850.com and their Instagram @totaldog_training.

On today's episode, we sit down with Michael Bird. Mike is the Founder and CEO of Gladius International - a concierge international risk management firm that is committed to their clients' long-term development and success. Mike has overseen Gladius and created many successful development plans for a wide-range of clientele. Under Mike, Gladius has acquired a large number of high-level clients, including Fortune 100 companies and executives, government agencies, political affiliates, professional sports, UN officials, and family offices. To learn more about Mike or Gladius International, check out their website gladiusintl.com or their Instagram @gladius_intl.

Ray Murphy talks about the effects of trauma stacking & his journey to finding healing from a life of traumatic events. From a violent childhood to numerous deaths of loved ones while base jumping, Ray found traditional therapy methods weren't working. After the loss of a mentor, it pushed him to fly to Costa Rico and during Ayahuasca retreat he was able to breakthrough his deep seated trauma. Now Ray is advocating for this treatment for veterans and police officers with his organization, warriors healing network.

Veteran & former las vegas police officer Brian Smith shares how his journey in life lead him eventually to his love of wild mustang horses. From here he has turned his passion for Mustang horses to help create Funny Farms Mustang ranch where he uses the horses to help people dealing with trauma and their "ghosts".

Keelin describes the entire experience of having her husband be on trial, convicted and working to get justice for him from her perspective.

Bernie Kerik is a former law enforcement officer and public official who served as the 40th Police Commissioner of New York City. Born on September 4, 1955, in Newark, New Jersey, Kerik grew up in a working-class family and dropped out of high school at the age of 16. In 1974, Kerik joined the United States Army and served as a military police officer for three years. After his military service, he worked as a security guard and eventually joined the New York City Police Department (NYPD) in 1986. During his time with the NYPD, Kerik worked in several units, including the narcotics division and the detective bureau. In 2000, he was appointed as the Commissioner of the New York City Department of Correction, where he implemented several reforms to improve the safety and security of inmates and correctional officers. In 2001, following the terrorist attacks on September 11th, Kerik was appointed by Mayor Rudy Giuliani as the Police Commissioner of New York City. He played a critical role in the city's response to the attacks and was widely praised for his leadership during the crisis. After leaving public service, Kerik worked as a security consultant and founded a private investigation firm

Early in her life, Alison Watros found herself living a life of addiction. She eventually took control of her own life and went through the twelve step program and sober living. This path ignited something in Alison that lead her to pursue her passions of helping other women through this very process. After a few years of sobriety, she returned to Dallas, where she began working with the local recovery community. She worked passionately to not only help women take back their lives, but also improve the systems and programs both locally and nation wide. In 2012, Alison opened up the first Windhaven House, support women on the path of recovery from substance abuse. A house that not only support women through their recovery, but supports their entire being of emotional, spiritual, and physical needs. Alison and her team continue to help women take back control of their life and give women all the resources possible for a successful path to recovery from addiction.

John Pugliese is a 97 year old veteran of WW2. This episode describes his story of surviving WW2 and gives some wisdom of living since 1926

Ex-convict turned Pastor & CEO of Real Life World Wide | Prison Ministry Leader On this episode of Shoot Me Straight, we welcome Trell Webb.Trell grew up on the streets of Baton Rouge, living with most of his family, including his cousin and rapper Lil' Boozy, under one small roof. He grew up witnessing horrific crimes daily during most of his childhood. During his childhood, Trell was accidentally shot in the stomach and completely lost the ability to walk and use the bathroom. He spent the next few years praying for healing, until 4 years later when he miraculously started to have movement in his legs. However, a few years later, Trell encountered an even bigger trial when he was falsely convicted of double homicide. Tune in to this episode to hear all about how he overcame his time in prison and now lives his life for the Lord working and leading prison ministries world wide.