

Becoming Sovereign
Nolan Wilson
Learn how to build wealth, family, and relationship with God from the great men of past and present.
New episodes every Monday. Most weeks, I read a biography about a great man of history and relay the most important lessons that you can apply to your life. Some weeks, I have conversations with men who are living sovereign lives to learn from them and their experience.
"Show me a family of readers, and I will show you the people who move the world." - Napoleon Bonaparte
New episodes every Monday. Most weeks, I read a biography about a great man of history and relay the most important lessons that you can apply to your life. Some weeks, I have conversations with men who are living sovereign lives to learn from them and their experience.
"Show me a family of readers, and I will show you the people who move the world." - Napoleon Bonaparte
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Sep 3, 2023 • 1h 41min
019 - Tyler Geiger - 7 Lessons From 101 Podcast Episodes
My guest today is Tyler Geiger - Host of the Nock Performance Podcast, Hunter, Coach, Fitness Enthusiast and Entrepreneur. Tyler and I discuss his journey to 100 podcast episodes, going from a pocket recorder in a basement to interviewing best selling author and retired navy seal, Jack Carr, full sending it across the country, the differences between hunting Elk and eastern white tail, how training impacts success of hunts, honoring our ancestors by doing difficult tasks, learning from mistakes, and a whole lot more. If you find any value in this conversation, consider sharing the podcast as well as leaving a rating or review. You can also follow along on Instagram, Twitter and subscribe on YouTube at Tyro Nolan. Thank you - I greatly appreciate your support.There is a power tool being used in the background during parts of this conversation - I apologize for any negative effects that may have on the listening experience. I don’t think it takes away from the quality of the conversation and Tyler’s insights.It was an honor to sit down with Tyler; I hope y’all enjoyConnect with Tyler:Instagram: @nockperformanceSpotify: Nock Performance PodcastApple: Nock Performance PodcastWebsite: NockPerformance.comConnect with Nolan:Instagram: @TyroNolanTwitter: @TyroNolanYouTube: Tyro NolanConnect with The Tyro Experience:Instagram: @TheTyroExperience

Sep 1, 2023 • 1h 12min
018 - Austin Tomaiko - Make Suffering Your Friend, Master The Art of Discipline
My guest today is Austin Tomaiko - a former enlisted infantryman in the United States Army National Guard, a college classmate of mine, and a talented, disciplined, and professional commercial real estate broker. It’s a rarity for Austin to not be one of, if not, the hardest workers in a room. I’m eager to share with y’all some of his insights.Austin and I discuss lessons that he learned whilst serving in the national guard, how he managed a full university workload, a job, service in the national guard, and a social life at the same time, what drives him today, why he wakes up at 4:00am, why suffering is an opportunity, the importance of prioritizing and executing, what it means to master the art of discipline and and a whole lot more.If you find any value in this conversation, consider sharing the podcast as well as leaving a rating or review. You can also follow along on Instagram, Twitter and subscribe on YouTube at Tyro Nolan. Thank you - I greatly appreciate your support.It was a real honor to sit down with Austin; I hope y’all enjoyConnect with Austin:Instagram: @AustinTomaikoConnect with Nolan:Instagram: @TyroNolanTwitter: @TyroNolanYouTube: Tyro NolanConnect with The Tyro Experience:Instagram: @TheTyroExperience

Aug 28, 2023 • 1h 43min
017 - Trevor Funk - How To Eat, Train, And Live With Intention
My guest today is Trevor Funk - a former collegiate athlete and current holistic performance and rehabilitation coach, founder of Wellness By Design, and overall wealth of knowledge of esoteric health.Trevor and I discuss his journey to esoteric training and living, why a happy doughnut is healthier than a sad salad, finding people that do what you want to do and learning from them, the 8 essentials to healing and performance, why 3 feet of space and intention is more than sufficient for training, training your body to handle more than your life will require of it, moving to Mexico, and a whole lot more.If you find any value in this conversation, consider sharing the podcast as well as leaving a rating or review. You can also follow along on Instagram, Twitter and subscribe on YouTube at Tyro Nolan. Thank you - I greatly appreciate your support.It was a real honor to sit down with Trevor; I hope y’all enjoyConnect with Trevor:Instagram: @Trev_FunkWebsite: Wellness By DesignConnect with Nolan:Instagram: @TyroNolanTwitter: @TyroNolanYouTube: Tyro NolanConnect with The Tyro Experience:Instagram: @TheTyroExperience

Aug 25, 2023 • 1h 17min
016 - Melker Svard - Free Your Feet, Ditch The Foot Prisons and Live A Vital Life
Howdy friends and welcome back to The Tyro Experience.My guest today is Melker Svard - a native of Sweden, former Division 1 athlete in America, Founder of Wyde Footwear, sun and ocean enjoyer, and writer of Elite threads on Twitter.Melker and I discuss failing startups, successful startups, staying the path especially after something doesn’t go as we expect, changing perceptions of outcomes, finding fulfillment in work, founding Wyde Footwear, why most modern shoes are foot prisons and how to free your feet, why flip flops are bad for you, how an experiment with pesticides changed Melker’s life, eating vegan for 2 years, using social media as a tool, and a whole lot more.If you find any value in this conversation, consider sharing the podcast as well as leaving a rating or review. You can also follow along on Instagram, Twitter and subscribe on YouTube at Tyro Nolan. Thank you - I greatly appreciate your support.It was a real honor to sit down with Melker; I hope y’all enjoyAdditional Info:Check out Wyde Footwear at wydefootwear.com and @WydeFootwear on InstagramFollow Melker on Instagram and Twitter @MelkerSvardConnect:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tyronolan/Twitter: https://twitter.com/tyronolanYoutube: https://youtube.com/@TyroNolan

Aug 21, 2023 • 1h 7min
015 - Beau Waters - Discipline, Courage & Fatherhood: Tales from an Aussie Rules & Ironman Champion
My guest today is Beau Waters - A former Australian rules football player and Vice captain for the West Coast Eagles, an ironman champion, a leader in many realms, and a father. His journey thus far has been one of extreme discipline, fortitude, courage, resilience, and action.Beau shares his insights into winning a Grand Final in the AFL, the realities of playing high level professional sports as a career, the value of good mentors, making choices not sacrifices, being awarded the most courageous player and the Jim Stynes Community Leadership Awards, competing in the Iron Man world championships - twice, the discipline required to get to where we want to go, how becoming a father changed his life, and a whole lot more.If you find any value in this conversation please be sure to share the podcast with friends and family and follow us on Instagram, Spotify, Apple Podcast, and subscribe on YouTube at The Tyro Experience. Thank youIt was a real honor to sit down with Beau; I hope y’all enjoyFollow Along:Instagram: TyroNolanTwitter: TyroNolanYouTube: Tyro Nolan

Aug 18, 2023 • 1h 38min
014 - Coast Brah - How To Build An Elite Physique And A Vital Lifestyle
My guest today is Coast Brah - a natural bodybuilding competitor, former engineer, sun and ocean enthusiast, micronutrient maxxer, and holistic physique coach. His journey thus far has been one of discipline, exploration, learning, and helping others.Coast Brah shares his insights into why we should focus on micronutrients more than macronutrients, the keys to a vital life, environmental toxins and how to begin the detox journey, his five pillar system to build an elite and sustainable physique while increasing vitality and health, the most efficacious way to stop doom scrolling on tiktok, how environment changes can profoundly impact quality of life, and a whole lot more.If you find any value in this conversation please be sure to share the podcast with friends and family and follow us on Instagram, Spotify, Apple Podcast, and subscribe on YouTube at The Tyro Experience. Thank youIt was an honor to sit down with Coast; I hope y’all enjoy.Find Coast Brah at:Instagram: Coastbrahcoastbrah.com Follow us:Instagram: TyroNolanTwitter: TyroNolanInstagram: TheTyroExperienceYouTube: The Tyro Experience

Aug 14, 2023 • 2h 1min
013 - Will Hudgins - Why A Happy Donut Is Healthier Than A Sad Salad
My guest today is Will Hudgins - former Division 1 baseball player, wood worker, founder of Hudgins Wood Co, esoteric health enthusiast, chef of legendary home cooked meals, and creator of a unique life. His journey thus far has been one of determination, adventure, faith, and learning.Will shares his insights into why we need space to see things clearly, why people don’t take the leap they’ve always wanted to take and how to not be like those people, how to break out of a mold by changing environments, moving across the country, playing collegiate sports with his brother, why health matters and what it is, why a happy donut is healthier than a sad salad, and a whole lot more.If you find any value in this conversation please be sure to share this podcast with friends and family and follow us on Instagram, Spotify, Apple Podcast, and subscribe on YouTube at The Tyro Experience. Thank youIt was an honor to sit down with Will; I hope y’all enjoy.Follow Will @hudginswoodco on InstagramFollow us at:Instagram: TyroNolanTwitter: TyroNolanInstagram: TheTyroExperienceYouTube: The Tyro Experience

Aug 11, 2023 • 1h 36min
012 - Dalton Harum - 25 Days Alone Hunting Elk, Mountain Lion Encounters, And 20 Mile Hikes
My guest today is Dalton Harum - an avid hunter, firefighter in training, former collegiate athlete, and all around outdoorsman. His journey thus far has been one of great adventure, discipline, solitude, and adrenaline.Dalton shares his insights on how hunting has shaped his life, the respect he has for elk, hunting’s nuanced relationship with wildlife conservation, spending 25 days alone in the wilderness, the emotional roller coaster of harvesting big game after a challenging hunt, the importance of delayed gratification, removing oneself from the commercial meat industry, and a whole lot more.If you find any value in this conversation please be sure to share the podcast with friends and family and follow us on Instagram, Spotify, Apple Podcast, and subscribe on YouTube at The Tyro Experience. Thank youIt was an honor to sit down with Dalton; I hope y’all enjoy.Follow us:Instagram: TyroNolanTwitter: TyroNolanInstagram: TheTyroExperienceYouTube: The Tyro Experience

Aug 7, 2023 • 1h 2min
011 - Zach Brzykcy - A Professional Athlete's Journey From 300lb To A Top Prospect
My guest today is Zach Brzykcy - a professional baseball player, former teammate, good friend, and a man with a remarkable health journey. His journey thus far has been one of resilience, belief, discipline, and self-discovery.Zach shares his insights on losing 100 pounds, using the lessons from his health journey to become an elite professional athlete, growing up in a small rural town, overcoming injuries, reframing outlooks on obstacles in our paths, and a whole lot more.If you find any value in this conversation please be sure to share the podcast with friends and family and follow us on Instagram, Spotify, Apple Podcast, and subscribe on YouTube at The Tyro Experience. Thank you It was an honor to sit down with Zach; I hope y’all enjoy.Follow us:Instagram: TyroNolanTwitter: TyroNolanInstagram: TheTyroExperienceYouTube: The Tyro Experience

Jul 31, 2023 • 1h 40min
010 - Ryan Metz - Morality, God's Grace, Marriage, And Leadership
My guest today is Ryan Metz - A devout Christian, leader, former Division 1 athlete, engineer, husband, friend, and host of the Christian Athlete Paradox podcast. His journey thus far has been one of devotion, ministry, perseverance, leadership, and discipline.Ryan shares his insights on team dynamics in college sports, the paradox christian athletes face, how we define morality, the battle of good and evil, the mercy and grace of God, starting a bible study that grew beyond expectations, trusting God’s plan for us, reconciling short-comings, and a whole lot more.If you find any value in this conversation please be sure to share the podcast with friends and family and follow us on Instagram, Spotify, Apple Podcast, and subscribe on YouTube at The Tyro Experience. Thank youIt was an honor to sit down with Ryan; I hope y’all enjoy.Check out Ryan's podcast 'The Christian Athlete Paradox' on all platforms!Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4v0EyrMCIvOQ9D6BNix4bi?si=eefc87a45ae24666 Follow us:Instagram: TyroNolanTwitter: TyroNolanInstagram: TheTyroExperienceYouTube: The Tyro Experience