Behind The Shield

Christine Bald is an athlete, Crossfit coach and the co-author of several books. We discuss her childhood in Ocala, Middle Eastern politics, her journey into Crossfit, mentorship under renowned coach Ben Bergeron, becoming the behind the scenes voice for the Crossfit Games, writing, Iceland, the longevity of Annie Thorisdottir and so much more.

Dr Dan Pronk is a former Special Operations Medic, physician and author. In this second conversation we discuss creating resilience by proactive self care, processing the inability to save, flow state, treating gunshot injuries, blast trauma, mental health and so much more.

Rebecca Ivory is a Doctor of Nursing Practice, a Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and the woman behind "Tactical Psychiatry". We discuss her journey into nursing, being a coxswain in elite rowing teams, her road into psychiatry, Operator Syndrome, traumatic brain injury, sleep, testosterone and so much more.

Laurianna Sargent is a veteran firefighter, former elite rower and cancer survivor. We discuss her journey into military firefighting, rowing and the Crossfit community, joining a municipal fire department, human trafficking, her physical and mental health journey, firefighter fitness and so much more.

Andrew Biggio is a Marine, law enforcement officer and the man behind "The Rifle". We discuss his journey into the military, his own combat story, his journey into policing, interviewing our WWII veterans, the power of story, the Boston bombing, mental health, addiction and so much more.

Maximillian Potter is a best-selling author and a Contributing Editor to Vanity Fair. Richard Stayskal is a Marine, Green Beret and Purple Heart recipient. We discuss the journeys into their respective careers, Richard's near fatal combat wounds, interviewing celebrities, Richard's Cancer diagnosis, how The Feres Doctrine is stopping our military members from pursuing legal action after non-combat related illness and injuries, medical malpractice, wine and so much more.

Daniel DeBrocke is a chef, strength coach and the Director of Education for Kabuki Strength. We discuss his international childhood, the culinary world, his journey into the strength sports, boxing, nutrition, the importance of sleep, mental health, mentorship and so much more.

Frank Leeb is a veteran FDNY firefighter, author and the Chief of Training. We discuss his journey into the fire service, his powerful 9/11 story, responding to Hurricane Katrina, the Twin Parks NW fire, cancer, sleep deprivation, mental health, firefighter fitness and so much more.

Captain Katie Hernandez is an Army EOD Company Commander, athlete and holds the world record for the one mile run in a bomb suit. We discuss her journey into the military, the importance of strength and conditioning, diversity, recruitment, leadership, ROTC, the Human Performance Project and much more.

Tim Dietz sent a career as a firefighter/paramedic before becoming a mental health clinician. We discuss his journey into the fire service, losing his young son, grief, death notification, compassion, first responder mental health, healing retreats and so much more.