

Behind The Shield
James Geering
Bringing the greatest minds in mental and physical wellness to the men and women who serve our communities.
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Dec 4, 2021 • 1h 59min
Joe Lowrey - Episode 545
Joe Lowrey is a Green Beret Veteran and the co-founder of United Wings of Liberty. We discuss his journey into the military, special forces selection, surviving a near fatal head wound, his incredible mental and physical rehabilitation journey, creating a non-profit and so much more.

Dec 2, 2021 • 2h 24min
Rachel Vickery - Episode 544
Rachel Vickery is a former Team New Zealand gymnast turned performance coach. We discuss her journey into gymnastics, the parallels between sporting and tactical athletes, abuse in sport coaching, breath and stress, performing under pressure and so much more.

Nov 29, 2021 • 1h 41min
Ben Wadham - Episode 543
Ben Wadham is a Royal Marine Commando veteran, Physical Training Instructor and coach. We discuss his journey into the military, the true cost of war, training elite tactical athletes, transitioning out, his mental health road, refinding purpose, the healing power of community, altruism and so much more.

Nov 28, 2021 • 1h 34min
London Papamichael - Episode 542
London Papamichael is a fitness trainer based in LA. We discuss living in Cyprus, witnessing the grip of addiction on his mother, feeling unfulfilled in the business world, pursuing his mentor, coaching elite athletes and much more.

Nov 24, 2021 • 2h 27min
Knocko Nolan - Episode 541
Knocko Nolan is a law enforcement veteran who has worked for both NYPD and LAPD, serving in multiple specialized roles. We talk about his journey into policing, his powerful 9/11 story, gangs, prostitution, the war on drugs, corruption, mental health, jiu jiutsu and so much more.

Nov 22, 2021 • 2h 13min
Kendra Fisher - Episode 540
Kendra Fisher is a former Canadian national ice hockey team member and current firefighter. We discuss her childhood mental health struggles, finding solace on the ice, being forced to give up her dream position, finding the correct diagnosis, her journey into the fire service and so much more.

Nov 20, 2021 • 2h 5min
Mark Matzeldelaflor - Episode 539
Mark Matzeldelaflor is a Navy SEAL and the founder of Guardian Grange. We discuss his journey into the military, how veterans struggle with transitioning out, plant medicine, the power of local farms, creating purpose through farming and so much more.

Nov 17, 2021 • 1h 15min
Dr Eric Goodman III - Episode 538
Dr Eric Goodman is a chiropractor, author and the creator of the movement practice Foundation Training. In this third conversation, we discuss proactive measure to boost immunity holistically, the cannabinoid system, the healing potential of cannabis, movement in infants and so much more.

Nov 16, 2021 • 1h 47min
Mike Simpson II - Episode 537
Dr Mike Simpson is a Special Forces veteran, Emergency Medicine physician and SWAT Medic. In this second conversation, we discuss his new book "Honed", forging longevity in the tactical athlete, testosterone, Afghanistan and so much more.

Nov 13, 2021 • 3h 16min
David Prochera Best - Episode 536
David Prochera Best is a veteran helicopter pilot, working with both British and Canadian armed forces. We discuss his journey into the RAF, flying in the Middle East, Search and Rescue, working alongside Prince William, his near misses, EMS transport, his physical and mental health challenges and much more,