Unbeatable

Alex Chandler may be young, but the bravery he’s shown in the face of danger – both as an Army National Guardsman and as a member of Clayton County Police Department’s SWAT team – has already earned him multiple medals and awards. Despite losing 2 close friends on the job and fearing he might not be able to continue working as a police officer after an injury, Alex still serves boldly on Clayton County’s SWAT team and sees it as his mission to protect people.You’ll hear:What made him decide to enter the military at a young ageHow he became a police officer and joined the SWAT teamAbout the stress and danger police officers face every day Exactly what happened on November 30, 2021 that changed his lifeThe 2 questions his therapist asked him that dramatically sped up his recoveryThe #1 message he has for listeners about police officersLearn more about the shooting that impacted Alex in multiple ways HERE.Some days you just need a little pep talk, so I created a motivational video where I share the top lessons I learned when I went through Ranger School. I did it to help motivate you when you’re facing your own challenges and facing adversity. The video is free, and you can get it HERE.Leave a review of this podcast on your favorite platform; it helps us get these stories out to more people who need to hear them! To give specific feedback directly to us on what you like about the podcast and what you don’t, fill out this 5-minute survey.Don’t let fear win. Get your FREE copy of the Unbeatable Army Survival Guide HERE.

Robert “Bob” Baumgartner is a normal, regular guy who was a history teacher and track coach in New Jersey, first at the high school level, and now he teaches at the college level. However, he has persevered through health crises in a way that is far from “normal”. Diagnosed with epilepsy at the age of 20 and getting back-to-back cancer diagnoses just a few years later, he has developed an outlook on life that is inspiring to everyone around him facing incredible adversity.You’ll hear:Why he decided to teach history to high school studentsHow his epilepsy diagnosis changed his lifeHow it felt when he was told at age 24 that he has cancerHow he keeps a positive mindset while currently undergoing cancer treatmentsHis advice for anyone facing long-term obstacles or sufferingSome days you just need a little pep talk, so I created a motivational video where I share the top lessons I learned when I went through Ranger School. I did it to help motivate you when you’re facing your own challenges and facing adversity. The video is free, and you can get it HERE.Leave a review of this podcast on your favorite platform; it helps us get these stories out to more people who need to hear them! To give specific feedback directly to us on what you like about the podcast and what you don’t, fill out this 5-minute survey.Don’t let fear win.Get your FREE copy of the Unbeatable Army Survival Guide HERE.

As the oldest of 3 boys in a competitive family in Australia, Jamin Heppell developed two passions very early in life: athletic excellence and leadership. After founding several businesses and hitting severe burnout, he completely changed course and co-founded an incredibly successful company called Mountains and Marathons, allowing people from all walks of life to experience transformative adventures in unique locations all over the world. Despite having endured 2 knee reconstructions and 4 arthroscopes, Jamin has run a marathon on 6 continents, climbed Mt. Everest Base Camp, summited Mt Kilimanjaro 8 times, completed 3 ultramarathons, and is in the Guinness Book of World Records.You’ll hear:What it was like to grow up in a hyper-competitive homeWhy he spent a lot of his teen years on crutchesWhat caused him to pursue leadership and coachingHow he navigated career burnout and completely changed directionWhat he believes to be more important than winningHis advice for anyone who wants to pursue a new vision for their lifeLearn more about Mountains and Marathons HEREConnect with Jamin on Facebook or Instagram Some days you just need a little pep talk, so I created a motivational video where I share the top lessons I learned when I went through Ranger School. I did it to help motivate you when you’re facing your own challenges and facing adversity. The video is free, and you can get it HERE.Leave a review of this podcast on your favorite platform; it helps us get these stories out to more people who need to hear them! To give specific feedback directly to us on what you like about the podcast and what you don’t, fill out this 5-minute survey. Don’t let fear win.Get your FREE copy of the Unbeatable Army Survival Guide HERE.

Award-winning Nashville country music singer Jay Allen wrote a song called “Blank Stares” in honor of his mom who passed away from early-onset Alzheimer’s that went viral with over 500 million views. The song has not only raised over $100 million for Alzheimer’s research and support of families dealing with this disease, but it also helped Jay discover the legacy he feels his mom left him as he helps to shed light on Alzheimer’s.Getting to this point in his career has been filled with hills, dark valleys, and heartbreak. But he’s kept going, because he knows the last man standing wins.You’ll hear:How he got into music and what started his singing careerWhat kept him from moving to Nashville for many years and what helped him survive once he got thereThe piece of advice that country music star Billy Currington gave him that changed everythingWhat it was like to watch his mom deteriorate from Alzheimer’s and the beautiful moment that gave inspiration for his viral songWhy the president of Sony promised Jay that every dime the company received from “Blank Stares” would be used to shine a light on Alzheimer’sLearn more about Jay HEREFollow Jay on Instagram , Facebook, and TikTokSubscribe to his YouTube channelSome days you just need a little pep talk, so I created a motivational video where I share the top lessons I learned when I went through Ranger School. I did it to help motivate you when you’re facing your own challenges and facing adversity. The video is free, and you can get it HERE.Leave a review of this podcast on your favorite platform; it helps us get these stories out to more people who need to hear them!To give specific feedback directly to us on what you like about the podcast and what you don’t, fill out this 5-minute survey.Don’t let fear win. Get your FREE copy of the Unbeatable Army Survival Guide HERE.

Byron Morrison is an in-demand author and speaker in England (not London) and founder of the "Evolved CEO" coaching and consulting program. He’s helped CEOs in 15 different countries upgrade their mindset AND performance so they can become the leaders they need to be to take their businesses to the next level.Byron learned the hard way that there’s a big difference between leading in business and being the boss, the CEO. But while he speaks mostly to CEOs, he also has advice for everyone who feels stuck in their work and can’t see a way out.You’ll hear:What it took for Byron to turn his own life around when he was overweight, burnt out and depressedThe one thing that terrified him far more than failure, rejection, or not getting it right before he learned the principles he shares in his new bookThe 7 things that cause ALL of us to sabotage success and get in our own wayWhat Byron REALLY means when he tells people “maybe they should just give up”The advice he gives those who are desperate and on the verge of quitting their jobsPre-order Byron’s new book Maybe You Should Give Up (with bonuses) HERESubscribe to “The Evolved CEO Show” HEREConnect with him on Facebook HERE or LinkedInSome days you just need a little pep talk, so I created a motivational video where I share the top lessons I learned when I went through Ranger School. I did it to help motivate you when you’re facing your own challenges and facing adversity. The video is free, and you can get it HERE.Leave a review of this podcast on your favorite platform; it helps us get these stories out to more people who need to hear them! To give specific feedback directly to us on what you like about the podcast and what you don’t, fill out this 5-minute survey.Don’t let fear win. Get your FREE copy of the Unbeatable Army Survival Guide HERE.

When Dr. Ed Newton was growing up, he never dreamed he’d ever have the title “Dr.” In fact, he wasn’t even sure he’d go to college, being told he “wasn’t college material”. As a hearing son of 2 deaf parents, Ed was their mediator to the outside world and defender. He understood what it meant to be an underdog from watching his parents and navigating his own major learning challenges.As an adult, he spent 13 years with his family on the road traveling to churches around the country as evangelists, and in 2016, he became the lead pastor of the now 15,000-person Community Bible Church in San Antonio, TX.You’ll hear:Why even his birth was extremely unlikelyWhat it was like to be a hearing child of deaf parents with no siblingsWhat radically changed the course of his rebellious life when he was a teenagerWhat made him become a pastor after traveling for 13 yearsWhy he got really mad at God when everything started falling apart as soon as he moved to San AntonioHow his church quickly paid off a $21 million debt and is a shining light in his cityLearn more about Ed at his HERE.Learn more about Champion Plaza.Download his free app – Ed Newton Ministries – from Google Play Store or Apple’s App Store.Follow Ed on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram.Some days you just need a little pep talk, so I created a motivational video where I share the top lessons I learned when I went through Ranger School. I did it to help motivate you when you’re facing your own challenges and facing adversity. The video is free, and you can get it HERE.Leave a review of this podcast on your favorite platform; it helps us get these stories out to more people who need to hear them! To give specific feedback directly to us on what you like about the podcast and what you don’t, fill out this 5-minute survey.Don’t let fear win. Get your FREE copy of the Unbeatable Army Survival Guide HERE.

“Life is not a GPS; it’s a compass,” says Speaker, Coach, and Author Travis Thomas. Remembering that has helped him navigate scary things like not having a job when his three children were young and discovering his calling of using improv comedy to inspire others to have a “yes, and” mindset in life.As a leadership coach, he helps individuals and companies live with purpose and authenticity. He’s worked with elite athletes around the world, like the U17 National Soccer Team and NFL and NBA Combine prospects, as well as companies like PepsiCo, Under Armor, Gatorade, Cintas, the Boston Red Sox and the Toronto Blue Jays.You’ll hear:Why he ate SO MANY Halo burgers as a child that he’s now a vegetarianHow he got into improv comedy in Boston at the age of 25What he means when he encourages you to “embrace the goo” in your life to develop strength and courageHow to live with a “yes, and” mindset when facing challengesWhy the advice of a stranger in a café prompted Travis to write his book, 3 Words for Getting Unstuck: Live, Yes, And!Order Travis’s book, 3 Words for Getting Unstuck: Live Yes, And!Learn more about Travis HERE.Follow on Facebook or Twitter***Enter to win a free e-copy of Travis’ book HERE! The drawing will be held April 7, 2023.***Some days you just need a little pep talk, so I created a motivational video where I share the top lessons I learned when I went through Ranger School. I did it to help motivate you when you’re facing your own challenges and facing adversity. The video is free, and you can get it HERE.Leave a review of this podcast on your favorite platform; it helps us get these stories out to more people who need to hear them! To give specific feedback directly to us on what you like about the podcast and what you don’t, fill out this 5-minute survey.Don’t let fear win. Get your FREE copy of the Unbeatable Army Survival Guide HERE.

If anyone’s ever had the deck stacked against them from birth, it’s Nelson Tressler. In fact, his book is even called The Unlucky Sperm Club. But because of his incredibly harsh beginnings, he was determined to make something of his life. As an adult, he moved up from being a window washer in Las Vegas to becoming one of the top real estate agents in the US, closing over $1 billion in transactions and founding over 10 businesses! He has a reputation for being able to monetize anything, and he now helps others succeed in every aspect of life.You’ll hear:How he’s a product of rape, murder, extreme poverty, and the biggest trial ever in his small town (His story will leave you speechless!)What drove him to get an education, despite being behind in ALL areas and dyslexicHis advice to anyone stuck in a dead-end jobHow he’s navigated the challenges of staying married and raising successful sons despite having no positive male role models growing upWhy he thinks one of the biggest tragedies is not that you tried something and it failed, but that you never tried itLearn more about Nelson HEREEnter to win a copy of his book HERE (Drawing will be held March 31, 2023)Some days you just need a little pep talk, so I created a motivational video where I share the top lessons I learned when I went through Ranger School. I did it to help motivate you when you’re facing your own challenges and facing adversity. The video is free, and you can get it HERE.Leave a review of this podcast on your favorite platform; it helps us get these stories out to more people who need to hear them! To give specific feedback directly to us on what you like about the podcast and what you don’t, fill out this 5-minute survey.Don’t let fear win.Get your FREE copy of the Unbeatable Army Survival Guide HERE.

When Brittany gave birth to her son, she thought she was healthy … until she had a heart attack immediately afterward. The downhill spiral from there – medically dying of heart failure 6 times, being among 1% of women who need a heart transplant, and diagnosed with Stage 4 cancer within a year after finally receiving her long-awaited transplant – turned into a catalyst for Brittany to accomplish more with her life than she ever thought possible. She earned a master’s and PhD during the most stressful periods of her life, aiming to help others cope with being on the edge of death.You’ll hear:How the plans Brittany had for starting her family were radically different from realityWhat got her through being confined to Cardiac ICU for 9 monthsWhat caused her to keep going after she almost gave up on her battle to “hang in there” after waiting almost 3 years for a heart transplantWhat she has learned are the MOST important things in lifeHow she got her doctorate while undergoing chemo and radiation for Stage 4 cancer … less than a year after her heart transplant.How both Brittany and her 12-year-old son work to help critical illness patients and their families create environments where they can heal.Learn about Brittany’s life and mission on her websiteConnect with her on Facebook, TikTok, or Instagram.Some days you just need a little pep talk, so I created a motivational video where I share the top lessons I learned when I went through Ranger School. I did it to help motivate you when you’re facing your own challenges and facing adversity. The video is free, and you can get it HERE.Leave a review of this podcast on your favorite platform; it helps us get these stories out to more people who need to hear them! To give specific feedback directly to us on what you like about the podcast and what you don’t, fill out this 5-minute survey.Don’t let fear win. Get your FREE copy of the Unbeatable Army Survival Guide HERE.

Growing up in what she describes as Zimbabwe’s lowest rung in society, Dr. Mary Ritz was still encouraged by her parents to be a leader and innovator. The lessons Mary and all six of her siblings received have spurred each of them to make a difference in the world. In addition to starting her own consulting business, which now trains business leaders internationally, Mary mentors a group of “under 40’s” … who still struggle to follow their own dreams.You’ll hear:What allowed Mary and her siblings to escape a life of poverty in ZimbabweThe obstacles she had to overcome to compete and succeed in education and businessHow she encourages young people to discover their missionHer advice to parents to help their children succeed, without putting too much pressure on themHer model for how to keep businesses profitable and relevantWhat she believes makes a great leaderLearn about Mary’s company, Almenta InternationalFollow and connect with Mary on LinkedInFollow her on TwitterSome days you just need a little pep talk, so I created a motivational video where I share the top lessons I learned when I went through Ranger School. I did it to help motivate you when you’re facing your own challenges and facing adversity. The video is free, and you can get it HERE.Leave a review of this podcast on your favorite platform; it helps us get these stories out to more people who need to hear them! To give specific feedback directly to us on what you like about the podcast and what you don’t, fill out this 5-minute survey.Don’t let fear win.Get your FREE copy of the Unbeatable Army Survival Guide HERE.