Behind The Shield

Brent Gleeson is a Navy SEAL, entrepreneur and author. We discuss his journey into the business world, entering the special operations community, forging mental toughness, transitioning out of the military, overcoming fear, leadership and much more.

Jason Sautel is a retied firefighter and the author of "The Rescuer". We discuss childhood trauma, acute trauma, finding Christianity, the healing power of faith, catharsis through writing and much more.

Branch Warren is a world champion bodybuilder, coach and the co-founder of Wicked Cutz Jerky. We discuss his journey into strength and conditioning, building a foundation, forging mental toughness, overcoming injury, altruistic business and much more.

Antonika Chanel is a Coast Guard veteran and Chinese medicine practitioner. We discuss her journey into the military, organizational stress, travel, healing injuries, acupuncture, herbal medicine and much more.

Tony Long spend his career with the elite armed units of the Metropolitan Police in London. We discuss his journey into policing, the history of firearms in the UK, the evolution of armed officers, his officer involved shootings, organisational stress, the true cost of sensational media and much more.

Jeff Martone is a defensive tactics instructor, kettlebell master and Crossfit pioneer. We discuss his journey into the martial arts, learning kettlebells under Pavel, Crossfit, training the tactical athlete, combatives and much more.

Jesse Simpson and Dan Jarvis are both military veterans, retired first responders and members of the 22Zero team. We discuss their journeys into the tactical professions, their own mental health struggles, the incredible success of TRP, the 22Zero mission and much more.

Nathan Espinosa was a probationary firefighter when he fell through the roof of a commercial structure fire in LA. We discuss how his training saved his life, listening to your gut, the physical and mental healing journey, the incredible support from his crew and much more.

Justin Kingsley is a storyteller, creative strategist, author and filmmaker. We discuss his journey into pubic relations, politics, the power of branding, working with Georges St Pierre, storytelling through film, giving a voice to the indigenous population, branding the first responder professions and so much more.

Emma Benoit is a former emergency dispatcher, suicide survivor and the woman behind the incredible documentary "My Ascension". We discuss the pressures put on today's youth, the facade of being okay, the power of peer support, her physical and mental journey from paralysis, healing through altruism and so much more.