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Behind The Shield

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Feb 9, 2023 • 2h 1min

Jessie Salas II - Episode 730

Jessie Salas is a retired Orlando firefighter and the Director of Coaching for Foundation Training. In this second conversation, we discuss holistic cancer treatment alternatives, strength training, his work with jiujitsu legends and world champion up and comers, breath work, meditation and so much more.
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Feb 7, 2023 • 1h 49min

Justin, Carissa And Julie Menchaca - Episode 729

Justin Menchaca was a Green Beret when he was shot in the head by an Afghani sniper in 2011. The traumatic brain injury left him paralyzed on one side and unable to speak. Justin was joined in this interview by his mother Julie and wife Carissa. We discuss his journey into the military, the events leading up to his near fatal wounds, what that phone call was like for a parent, Justin's incredible physical and mental rehabilitation journey, online dating, the healing power of stem cells, his incredible mindset, how Carissa began "Cells for Chac" and so much more.
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Feb 4, 2023 • 2h 6min

Matthew Crane - Episode 728

Matthew Crane is a Navy veteran, musician, artist and a member of the Human Performance Project team. We discuss his journey into the military, his near death experience, sleep deprivation, trauma, volunteerism, the healing power of art, 7x and so much more.
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Feb 1, 2023 • 1h 10min

Darin Olien II - Episode 727

Darin Olien is an expert in the Holistic wellness space, author and the co-host of the Docuseries "Down to Earth". In this second conversation we discuss his journey through Australia, ancient Aboriginal wisdom, the devastating effect of wild fires, grief, forever chemicals, the impact of environmental toxins on our health, his latest book "Fatal Conveniences" and so much more.
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Jan 31, 2023 • 1h 56min

Matthew Thomas - Episode 726

Matthew Thomas is the Chief Deputy of Pinal County and the author of Interceptors: The Untold Fight Against the Mexican Cartels. We discuss his childhood perspective of gangs, his journey into law enforcement, the genesis of Cartel violence, human trafficking, the illicit drug trade, the war on drugs, school safety, mental health and so much more.
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Jan 29, 2023 • 1h 40min

Michael Hicks - Episode 725

Michael Hicks lost his son Macoy to suicide whilst serving in the US Navy and ultimately started the non-profit Hicks Strong. We discuss Michael's own mental health journey, Macoy's journey into the military, the deadly effects of toxic leadership, Gold Star siblings, hug mugs and so much more.
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Jan 26, 2023 • 2h 53min

Zack Garner - Episode 724

Zack Garner is a former Green Beret, Protection Specialist and I would argue the walking example of resilience. We discuss his journey into the military, his work with the Special Forces, the Epilepsy and TBI that forced him out of active duty, the Ride to Valhalla, the power of plant medicine, his near fatal bicycle accident, the flesh eating bacteria that almost killed him, his powerful mental health story, 7x and so much more.
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Jan 24, 2023 • 1h 26min

Stack - Episode 723

Stack is a Virginia Firefighter, Rescue Technician and the man behind The Things We All Carry Podcast. We discuss his tumultuous childhood, working with special needs children, his journey into the fire service, his own mental health story, plant medicine, podcasting, sleep and so much more.
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Jan 22, 2023 • 1h 55min

Desiree De Spong - Episode 722

Desiree De Spong is a Holistic Medical Practitioner, Lymphatic Specialist and the Founder of Flowpresso. We discuss her childhood in New Zealand, working with the Fire Service, her journey into healing, the ripple effect of the pandemic, lymphatics, deregulation of the nervous system, cancer, sleep, her work with first responders and much more.
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Jan 19, 2023 • 1h 37min

Helen Barnett - Episode 721

Helen Barnett is a retired London Metropolitan Police officer and a member of their Armed Response Unit. We discuss her journey into law enforcement, the power of mentorship, surviving a stabbing, an IRA bomb and being shot, her physical and mental health journey, the healing power of nature, breathwork and so much more.

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