Straight Talk - Mind and Muscle Podcast

An amazing, refreshing talk with a very clever man who specialises in the study of human behaviour.Mark is an expert in the field of sustainable high performance and has worked with the highest performing people in the country, from Special Forces ( Australian Commandos and SAS) through to Australian Institute of Sport.He now consults for many high profile Reality TV Shows such as Survivor, The Bachelor, Bachelorette, SAS Australia and many more.You can find Mark at -https://markmathieson.com/and on Insta at https://www.instagram.com/mark.a.mathieson/Listen closely for the pure gold he gives out about the Keys to a Robust Base of Mental Health- Physical, Psychological and Social Health.The flip side to  this is the person who becomes Elite ( at their Sport or Career) at the expense of all the other aspects of life that a well rounded and firm based person possesses. As Mark says, if and when their Sport or Career is taken away a=or comes to an end, they can often fall apart.We spoke about our mutual friends and former colleagues  Ollie Ollerton of https://break-point.co.uk/ Nick Caldwell of https://themillgym.com/, Dr Dan Pronk of https://resilienceshield.com/ Christian Thibaudeau, Delta Force's Sgt Major John Mcphee, Richie McCaw NZ All Blacks Rugby Legend, Cmdr Joe Dituri https://drdeepsea.com/ , Joe Hotai of https://www.zeroalpha.co.nz/joe-hotai and of course a great shout out to Isabella Rositano aka @theaussieferocity for introducing Mark and I and making this show happen.This show is a must listen for anyone going through a life transition of any kind, who feels there is some part missing in their life ecosystem and definitely the veteran, soldier, EMS operator who is looking at or going through transition to a new career and life path.Thank you Mark for such an enlightening and meaningful sit down and I look forward to speaking with you again."Subscribe for more amazing tips, interviews and wisdom from phenomenal guests ------- And get your ** FREE ** copy of my 5 day Meal Plan and Exercise eBook here: https://realketonesaustralia.com/


 I am Damian Porter , Former Special Forces Operator, High Performance Living Coach from www.eatwellmovewell.net and you can listen to my straight talk mind and muscle podcast sponsored by www.realketonesaustralia.com the best and most effective ketone supplement on the market to reduce anxiety, enhance brain performance and supply twice as much energy as glucose.

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I had a sit down with an incredibly inspiring individual, Matt Hayes.Matt is blowing up Insta right now with his @theheathenmachine posts and videos and he is the epitome of ACTION backed up with MEANINGFUL and AUTHENTIC words.After leaving the Military, serving years as a United States Marine he has found his way to discovering his purpose and he shares these body and mind insights in an awesome way, both in this show and on his platforms including his own podcast " The HeathenMachine Chronicles."What blew my mind was when he shared how he went from being Hostile and Lost to becoming Empathetic, Grateful and full of Gratitude. I won't spoil it here but it's an AWESOME listen!From quotes like- "Stop thinking about what you don't have" to talking about growing vegetables and homesteading to his crazy photos in Kilts, Warpaint and swords he really is an inspiration and has so much passion for helping others.,It was a true honour to speak with Matt and I am sure you will get as much from our conversation as I did. Oh- and did I mention Magic Mushrooms, psychedelics and psilocybine??!!Subscribe for more amazing tips, interviews and wisdom from phenomenal guests -------And get your ** FREE ** copy of my 5 day Meal Plan and Exercise eBook here: https://realketonesaustralia.com/I am Damian Porter , Former Special Forces Operator, High Performance Living Coach from www.eatwellmovewell.net and you can listen to my straight talk mind and muscle podcast sponsored by www.realketonesaustralia.com the best and most effective ketone supplement on the market to reduce anxiety, enhance brain performance and supply twice as much energy as glucose.links for my former shows are here-spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1rlAGRXCwLIJfQCQ5B3PYB?si=UmgsMBFkRfelCAm1E4Pd3QItunes - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/straight-talk-mind-and-muscle-podcast/id1315986446?mt=2YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLpt-Zy1jciVn7cWB0B-y5WATyzrzfwucZGoogle - https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cDovL2ZlZWRzLmxpYnN5bi5jb20vMTA5NDc4L3JzczI?ep=14Amazon https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/5bce2d31-a171-4e83-bada-d1384c877e76

Today I had the honour of speaking with and sharing the story of Josiah Kaufmann, Former Navy SEAL  and BUD/S Instructor. If you have ever wondered about how to become a SEAL or what it takes to Pass BUD/S then this is a must listen show!

Joe is the founder of www.thewarriorcalling.com which specialises in making men SEAL ready, Elite Performance Coaching and Mentoring.

 We spoke about how he shares his Special Forces (Naval Special Warfare) experience and training ion order to HELP OTHERS TRAIN AT THE ELITE LEVEL AND TO “TRAIN THE NEXT GENERATION  OF WARRIORS”.
 Joe talks about the difference between being a BUD/S instructor and becoming a civilian mentor and coach. And he opened up about his transition from the military being the hardest thing he has ever had to do and how he has moved on to the next chapter/season of life and has found his purpose in helping others. 

A true gentleman, a picture of humility and an expert in preparing people for SEAL training, Joe and his Warrior Calling team have now branched out and  have released the ——— program worldwide. Joe delved beyond the physical aspects he trains people in and spoke about the Mental Conditioning, the Cold Water Immersion, and Sleep side of the programming and how vital these components are for success. You can find Joe at www.thewariorcalling.comat Forged Elite https://thewarriorcalling.com/ and on Insta: https://www.instagram.com/thewarriorcallingSubscribe for more amazing tips, interviews and wisdom from phenomenal guests -------And get your ** FREE ** copy of my 5 day Meal Plan and Exercise eBook here: https://realketonesaustralia.com/I am Damian Porter , Former Special Forces Operator, High Performance Living Coach from www.eatwellmovewell.net and you can listen to my straight talk mind and muscle podcast sponsored by www.realketonesaustralia.com the best and most effective ketone supplement on the market to reduce anxiety, enhance brain performance and supply twice as much energy as glucose.

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Today I had the opportunity to sit down with Tory Knight- Former Australian Air Force Combat Controller- a father, a veteran,an author, board member, resilience coach, mental health advocate & speaker.We had a great chat and he spoke about going from Special Operations to civilian life as an author, and what it is like to write a book about his life.I have titled the show- "Finding Purpose and a Sense of Belonging" as Troy shows in the interview how he has successfully done that in the many chapters of his life.Troy tells some funny stories and not so funny ones ranging from the time he parachuted into a chicken coop to calling in F16 Strafing mission "Danger Close" to his mates in battle.You can find Troy at- www.troyknight.com.auThe awesome Not for Profit he supports at https://www.duesouthaus.com.au/He is on Insta at https://www.instagram.com/troy_knight06/. and https://www.instagram.com/havoczerosix/

It was a true pleasure to speak with Chris, a humble, grounded man and veteran family business owner.Chris spent 11 years in the United States Military and for the last (almost) 2 years has been growing the successful knife making business STROUPKNIVES.COM.I actually purchased one of his blades (theBRAVO 5) and I was very impressed with the attention to detail, the quality and in particular- having a knife MADE TO BE USED - it is fast becoming my EDC.Stroup Knives blades look rugged and ready to go with the signature rock tumbled finish.Chris is creating jobs and purpose for veterans by hiring and teaching veterans how to be part of the workshop and this shows in the picture on his socials at https://www.instagram.com/stroup.knives/We spoke about the show Naked and Afraid, Palmetto Armoury, Wilder Tactical, Daniel Winkler and Spartan Blades.Finishing up the interview, I was very proud to have the chance to speak with Chris, right at the genesis of what he is creating and helping others. I am Damian Porter , Former Special Forces Operator, Sleep, Stress and Human Nutrition Coach from www.eatwellmovewell.net and you can listen to my straight talk mind and muscle podcast sponsored by www.realketonesaustralia.com the best and most effective ketone supplement on the market to reduce anxiety, enhance brain performance and supply twice as much energy as glucose.

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Today I had the chance to sit down with friend and former colleague WIremu Moffitt. A year in the making- this was one of the most exciting interviews I have ever done and I hope that you, the listener and viewer, get as much from it as I did. Watching his military journey from a Sergeant in 1NZSAS Group back when we met, to RSM 1NZSAS Gp, and now on to his current role- Sergeant Major of New Zealand Army - has been a pleasure.We spoke about his military journey and beginnings and his drive to join the SAS and how he got there.We spoke about the support team he has around him, his wife and family, and how these and the teams he builds have allowed him to be able to perform at the very highest military and personal levels.Side note- I have never heard of a wife called a "Primary" before , but I would expect nothing less from the consummate professional operator that Wiremu truly is.We spoke about females in the Special Forces and in combat platoons, and debated the need for a different type of soldier in the modern world, along with the difficulties of recruiting when it comes to current physicality, throwing, jumping, etc.We also spoke about the modernizing of Army and Defence's approach to recovery, supplementation and performance.We went on to chat about Mental health and wellbeing and I was very happy and surprised to hear the answers he gave and shared.Overall, I was amazed at how Mu manages his workload, spirituality, whanau, physicality and specifically how this correlated with many high ranking Special Forces Veterans I have spoken with also.To hear the successful strategies being employed by a serving soldier- in fact the highest ranking soldier in the New Zealand Army- was insightful, inspirational and gives me great hope for future warfighters joining the team that Mu is helping to create."In The Service of Others" -  WIremu Moffitt, Sergeant Major of New Zealand Army- Thank You. I am Damian Porter , Former Special Forces Operator, Sleep, Stress and Human Nutrition Coach from www.eatwellmovewell.net and you can listen to my straight talk mind and muscle podcast sponsored by www.realketonesaustralia.com the best and most effective ketone supplement on the market to reduce anxiety, enhance brain performance and supply twice as much energy as glucose.

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It was an honour to speak with Nick and a special thank you to Ben Doyle Cox of platatac.com.au for connecting us. Nick was one of the “Originals” (just like myself in NZ) of the Australian Defence Force Commando’s way back in 1998. A living legend among the Australian Special Forces community, he spearheaded the ability for 2 Commando Regiment to stand on its own, separate from Australian SAS ( SASR) and achieve a full trade model for itself. Nick has been there, seen and done it all, and he has seen firsthand how it takes its toll on soldiers.To this end, he runs an Air BnB in France and it is open to all Veterans who need to get away and have that break from “life” and hopefully help them with their personal challenges.His Passion is “to help people as much as I can” and I look forward to meeting him in person in the future.I am Damian Porter , Former Special Forces Operator, Sleep, Stress and Human Nutrition Coach from www.eatwellmovewell.net and you can listen to my straight talk mind and muscle podcast sponsored by www.realketonesaustralia.com the best and most effective ketone supplement on the market to reduce anxiety, enhance brain performance and supply twice as much energy as glucose.

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Back for the Sequel to his last best rating show- The Sheriff of Baghdad, Sergeant Major (Ret) John McPhee and I talk all about both his journey and experiences from Delta Force ( aka- The Unit) and transitioning  to teaching civilian shooting instruction from scratch. John tells the now famous story about his first combat parachute drop when he broke his leg on impact.

 He talks about Post Traumatic Stress, Diet, Alcohol and how he is helping people with his Special Forces experience and knowledge from being a Sergeant Major in a Tier 1 Unit.

 We talk about how he had to completely go back to the drawing board for his shooting coaching and learn how the human brain works for learning new skills.

 He is a fun, humble, fountain of knowledge and wisdom- with quotes like “Treat Your Body Like  the Machine It Is” , “Find Something You Like To Do And Keep Doing It” “Everybody Learns Visually” and “What Does Right Look Like\? “ John asked me that famous question- “Can You Say It?” And you can listen in for my answer!

You can find Shrek at https://sobtactical.com/. and on Insta at https://www.instagram.com/sobtactical/. and on Facebook at  https://www.facebook.com/sobtactical/ I am Damian Porter , Former Special Forces Operator, Sleep, Stress and Human Nutrition Coach from www.eatwellmovewell.net and you can listen to my straight talk mind and muscle podcast sponsored by www.realketonesaustralia.com the best and most effective ketone supplement on the market to reduce anxiety, enhance brain performance and supply twice as much energy as glucose.

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Don’t ask what the world needs - “Find that thing that makes you come alive”

 Ted is world famous as the character “Barefoot Ted” from the BestSelling book by Chris Mcdougall “Born to Run” 

I have known Ted for over a decade now, and his inventions and running skills allowed me to become an in jury free ultra runner for many years and to enjoy watching his amazing journey and discoveries.


 I would like to take this opportunity to say Thank You to him.We spoke about such an amazing range of topics , a few of which are listed here: On Running- We talked about his lifelong study of running, 
including Primal Human Capacities, 
Persistence Hunting, 
the Art of Tracking, 
the Origins of Science.

 On Age- “Your age is an attitude- SHOWS THE WORLD HOW YOU TAKE CARE OF YOURSELF” On Success-
 “is Knowing How to Improve So  You Can Get Better Next Time”
“Be Your Highest Self” 

On The Internet
“Internet is the new homesteading”
You can find Ted at https://www.barefootted.com/ and https://lunasandals.com/I am Damian Porter , Former Special Forces Operator, Sleep, Stress and Human Nutrition Coach from www.eatwellmovewell.net and you can listen to my straight talk mind and muscle podcast sponsored by www.realketonesaustralia.com the best and most effective ketone supplement on the market to reduce anxiety, enhance brain performance and supply twice as much energy as glucose.

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Hang on tight because this is a WILD RIDE!! Bob Keller of www.gamutresolutions.com setup this fun interview with members of his old Delta Force team and it was cleared hot. Without further ado- I Introduce to you an Epic show with the finest Delta Force has to offer ( in their words)You can out more about the crew here: Nathan Dudley- Retired Special Operations Sergeant MajorLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nathan-j-dudley/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nathan.j.dudley/Precision Website: https://www.flyprecision.com Bob Keller- retired U.S. Army Special Operations Master Sergeant He has over 1,000 real-world direct-action hits where he hunted down high value targets and conducted hostage rescue operations. https://gamutresolutions.com/ https://gamutresolutions.com/the-gamut-challenge/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kellergamutresolutions/ https://www.facebook.com/GamutResolutions/ Brian Gilligan -Retired US Army Special OperationsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/gilligan9268/I am Damian Porter , Former Special Forces Operator, Sleep, Stress and Human Nutrition Coach from www.eatwellmovewell.net and you can listen to my straight talk mind and muscle podcast sponsored by www.realketonesaustralia.com the best and most effective ketone supplement on the market to reduce anxiety, enhance brain performance and supply twice as much energy as glucose.

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