The UNcivilized Podcast with Traver Boehm

Have you ever seen Agent 007 movies and dreamed of being like James Bond? Live exciting adventures in a late model car, dodging bullets while you race. Today we will bring you a real CIA spy, and the reality of it will make your heart beat faster than the fiction you see in the movies. Today's guest is Marc Polymeropoulos —a man with a surname so complicated that former president George Bush spent hours trying to learn it. In this episode, he will tell us the stories behind this powerful company. Everything from PTSD, mental problems, and the missions; stories that will leave you open-mouthed. Did you know how easy it is to become a spy nowadays? Our guest will tell us how to do it. ABOUT MARC POLYMEROPOULOS. Marc Polymeropoulos worked for 26 years at the CIA before retiring in July 2019 at the Senior Intelligence Service level. He was one of CIA’s most highly decorated operations officers who served in multiple field assignments for the U.S. government. He specialized in counterterrorism, the Middle East and South Asia, including extensive time in Iraq and Afghanistan. Prior to his retirement, Marc served at CIA headquarters and was in charge of CIA’s clandestine operations in Europe and Eurasia. He frequently comments on international events in the US media, to include the Washington Post, The New York Times, GQ, Yahoo, CNN, and MSNBC. He also writes a weekly column on intelligence as a Washington Examiner contributor.  Marc’s book, “Clarity in Crisis: Leadership Lessons from the CIA,” was published by Harper Collins in June 2021. CONNECT WITH MARC www.findingclarityintheshadows.com Twitter: @mpolymer WHAT YOU WILL HEAR [3:56] CIA application system. [7:31] The wellness after leaving one of the largest security companies in the United States. [15:37] Dealing with psychological problems with alternative medicine. [17:51] From an adventurous life to becoming a writer. [21:35] What creates crisis and chaos? [26:51] What does it take to join the secret service? [31:58] After so much war, is there faith in humanity? [34:32] The toxic role of social networks in society. [39:00] The culture, social and economic aspects of the pandemic. [42:20] Will there ever be peace between countries? [44:27] Which country is the biggest threat to the United States? [47:30] Powerful but incorruptible men. If you look at the civilized world and think, "no thank you," then you should subscribe to our podcast, so you don't miss a single episode! Also, join the UNcivilized community, and connect with me on my website Man UNcivilized.com or Instagram so you can join in on our live recordings, ask questions to guests, and more. Find Traver on Instagram @traverBoehm     Get a copy my book, Man UNcivilized  

The Imposter haunts us all. Myself included. Or at least he used to. I remember a few years back doing the first class of a six class online workshop and anxiously walking around my house afterward waiting for the emails to come in from all of the men who were on the call wanting their money back! The emails never came…but I also reached out to my good friend Jeremy who said, “Show me the evidence from your old classes where everyone quits on you after the first call. If there’s no evidence there, assume there won’t be any here.” He was right and my bout with The Imposter was done for the day. It led me to look deeply at my own fears and insecurities and know you have the same opportunity when yours arises. In this episode we dive into your Imposter Syndrome, and how you can learn to manage and learn from them. Enjoy, Traver If you look at the civilized world and think, "no thank you," then you should subscribe to our podcast, so you don't miss a single episode! Also, join the UNcivilized community, and connect with me on my website Man UNcivilized.com or Instagram so you can join in on our live recordings, ask questions to guests, and more. Find Traver on Instagram @traverBoehm     Get a copy my book, Man UNcivilized  

When you realize you have a support system, your life changes forever. Today I want to share with you the most realistic episode in the history of The UNcivilized Podcast. Today's guest is not a man who comes to give you a motivational talk, tell you how to generate six figures, and share entrepreneurship tips. He is a man who decided to change his life for the better and became part of the nation. Today, Bob Z will tell us how joining the brotherhood has become part of his story— a story that, according to his words, will be part of his life forever. WHAT YOU WILL HEAR [3:08] What motivated you to join the nation? [6:54] How did your initiation into man work begin? [8:24] Why are people intimidated to join the group? [11:48] How has your life changed since you joined the movement? [15:01] What advice would you give to men who don't dare to do men's work? If you look at the civilized world and think, "no thank you," then you should subscribe to our podcast, so you don't miss a single episode! Also, join the UNcivilized community, and connect with me on my website Man UNcivilized.com or Instagram so you can join in on our live recordings, ask questions to guests, and more. Find Traver on Instagram @traverBoehm     Get a copy my book, Man UNcivilized  

Would you forgive a criminal? Today's guest is a man who undertook the task of visiting prisoners and getting to know them and their histories. Years have passed since William Fraser started his foundation to help people, especially those who remain in jail for misdemeanors. William believes that with support, coaching, and making a change in the employment crisis that his country is going through, it is possible to prevent these people from falling back into the same paths. In this episode, we bring this fascinating topic to the table. Do you think we can prevent criminals from going back to prison? ABOUT WILLIAM FRASER Will is an ex-professional rugby player for Saracens RFC. Will joined the Saracens Academy in 2005 aged just 14 and was a member of the famed 'Class of 08,' alongside the likes of Owen Farrell & Jamie George. After a ten-year playing career, unfortunately, he was forced to retire from playing in 2017 as a result of a neck injury. In 2020, Will took his first entrepreneurial step in launching 100 & First. This foundation was born from the realization of the power of incredible real-life experiences and how (if told in the right way) the learnings from them apply to any person or environment. The only difference is the context in which they are applied. CONNECT WITH WILLIAM Instagram: @willfraser89 | @100andfirst Twitter: @Will_Fraser89 LinkedIn: @WillFraser | @100andfirst WHAT YOU WILL HEAR [3:26] Meeting today's guest. [7:12] The size and scope of rugby as a sport. [10:03] An accident that changed his path. [16:57] How to manage transitions? [20:13] From the spotlight to the shadows. [28:48] Are we willing to look at the traumas prisoners have? [36:51] The right way to encourage without hurting others. [41:16] What do different countries think about this issue? [48:39] What does William expect from his actions to help these people? If you look at the civilized world and think, "no thank you," then you should subscribe to our podcast, so you don't miss a single episode! Also, join the UNcivilized community, and connect with me on my website Man UNcivilized.com or Instagram so you can join in on our live recordings, ask questions to guests, and more. Find Traver on Instagram @traverBoehm  Get a copy my book, Man UNcivilized 

Transform each loss into gain, every weakness into strength, and each failure into fuel to keep moving forward. Today's guest is Jay Ferruggia, a man who has struggled with his thoughts and body image for years. After building dream life he lost everything at 31. He organized to get his life back on track, and now through fitness, he helps people do the same. This episode will put the reality of what good nutrition, exercise, and fitness mean into perspective and dispel all the myths circulating aroundr the internet.  ABOUT JAY FERRUGGIA  Jay Ferruggia has been helping guys get jacked and become the strongest version of themselves since 1994. Nobody has trained more skinny guys than he has and still does. He is the coach to coaches and the trainer to trainers. The one they all come to for advice and new training techniques. Unlike most of today's "influencers" and gurus, his approach is based on thousands of hours of real-world experience, working with countless clients. You may have seen his work in Men's Health, Muscle & Fitness, Maximum Fitness, Men's Fitness, Fast Company, Huffington Post, LiveStrong, Muscle & Fitness Hers, Shape, Entrepreneur, Details, or on ESPN or CBS. Do you know how group training is a big thing these days? He invented that in the mid-'90s.  CONNECT WITH JAY  Website: www.jasonferruggia.com  Instagram: @jayferruggia  WHAT YOU WILL HEAR  [1:47] Meeting today's guest.  [10:03] What doesn't kill you makes you stronger.  [12:47] New city, new life.  [17:24] Misconceptions about fitness.  [21:34] Fitness bullshit well marketed.  [25:30] The benefits of mastery.  [29:35] The myths around fitness.  [32:32] The holistic paradigm.  [36:01] Incorporating the fitness mindset into business.  [47:30] A man committed to improving.  [48:38] A typical day in the life of our guests.  If you look at the civilized world and think, "no thank you," then you should subscribe to our podcast, so you don't miss a single episode! Also, join the UNcivilized community, and connect with me on my website Man UNcivilized.com or Instagram so you can join in on our live recordings, ask questions to guests, and more.  Find Traver on Instagram @traverBoehm      Get a copy my book, Man UNcivilized  

When the divine masculine rises, every broken system in the world will change with it. And not before. As men find their hearts and feel into all the pain and heartache they have buried, the world has no choice but to shift radically. And yet this work is not easy. Far from it. A question I get weekly from readers and listeners of the female persuasion is: “How do I support my man, my brother, my son, and every man in my circle who is beginning to walk the path of uncivilizing himself.” This episode is your answer. Dive in and please share it with women you know. Cheers, Traver

"There is always a right and wrong thing to do, And we are always going to do the right thing, even if its the hard thing to do." Core values, integrity, trust and accountability are the crucial building blocks and foundation of any system, business or family.  Our guest knows the impact of difficult decisions, importance of having faith in your path and how seeing the big picture will define you as person and a company. If you are stepping into building a business, a conscious relationship or establishing your personal integrity, this episode is definitely for you. ABOUT JOSEPH SHEEHEY  Joseph Sheehey is a former NASA-contributing aerospace engineer, nationally distinguished physique competitor, and forward-thinking entrepreneur. During his 7 years in a professional engineering role, he contributed to projects sitting on the surface of Mars, orbiting Jupiter and slated to carry the next generation of next astronauts to space. Joseph holds extensive experience in human optimization through the design of nutrition, training and introspective practices. An awakening to a lifelong struggle with depression set a fire ablaze to change this world through what is now CURED Nutrition. CONNECT WITH JOESEPH Cured Nutrition Instagram: @josephsheehey Facebook: Joe Sheehey WHAT YOU WILL HEAR [3:03) Meeting Joe [8:30] Keeping promises that you make to yourself [10:15] How crucial your integrity is to your emotional health [12:45] Accountability, self awareness, and personal audits [13:50] Trust = Consistent action + time [17:53] What does it mean to be responsible? [19:35] How core values play a role in your day to day. [22:33] Trust and its crucial role in both personal and business life. [25:11] Navigating difficult situations with your greatest integrity. [27:01] What is conscious entrepreneurialship? [30:32] Micro decisions and how they shape the outcome. [35:24] Changing the narrative around cannabinoids and psilocybin as medicine. [40:52] Power of word of mouth marketing. [43:10] The impact of shifting from transactional mindset into a mindset of giving. [47:33] Importance of the people in a successful company If you look at the civilized world and think, "no thank you," then you should subscribe to our podcast, so you don't miss a single episode! Also, join the UNcivilized community, and connect with me on my website Man UNcivilized.com or Instagram so you can join in on our live recordings, ask questions to guests, and more. Find Traver on Instagram @traverBoehm     Get a copy my book, Man UNcivilized   Join us on the New Year's Costa Rica Unfolding Retreat Dec. 27th 2021- Jan 3, 2022.

Every successful story begins with an action. Becoming an entrepreneur or starting a business can not only remain in your mind or your goal book; you have to create a plan and take action. Having a strong mindset is essential. Have you ever disappointed someone by failing on a commitment? The same happens to you. Our mind absorbs everything we feed it with, and failing yourself creates a failure mentality. Our guest is a man who has helped hundreds of people achieve their goals and believe in their dreams. Today, on The UNcivilized Podcast, we will be joined by Mike Williams, the man who tells you, "I've got your back," when you feel everything is falling. If you are beginning a new stage of your life as a businessman, this episode is for you. ABOUT MIKE WILLIAMS He is a Productivity Strategist, TEDx speaker, international author, executive coach, and long-boarding business executive. He embraces the power of simplicity on the path to increasing life's joy factor. Whether high-impact executive coaching, engaging keynote speaking, or potent productivity workshops—he gives leaders simple, actionable tools for turning chaos into clarity. So, you can stay at the top of your game in all areas of your life. CONNECT WITH MIKE Website: doingtodone.com WHAT YOU WILL HEAR [2:02] Meeting our guest. [6:27] Learning to be present. [14:39] Advice for people in the early stage of entrepreneurship. [23:01] Using the action system. [28:27] The true coach spirit. [32:21] The power of space. [37:56] A vision for the next generation [46:56] Mike's book: Doing to Done. If you look at the civilized world and think, "no thank you," then you should subscribe to our podcast, so you don't miss a single episode! Also, join the UNcivilized community, and connect with me on my website Man UNcivilized.com or Instagram so you can join in on our live recordings, ask questions to guests, and more. Find Traver on Instagram @traverBoehm     Get a copy my book, Man UNcivilized   Join us on the New Year's Costa Rica Unfolding Retreat Dec. 27th 2021- Jan 3, 2022.

When things don't go as planned comes sadness, disappointment, and millions of questions. The guilt of "what did I do wrong?" is manifested. But, everything is going to be okay; there are secret opportunities hidden inside every failure. Today's guest is the master of transitions. After living on three different continents and experiencing distinct cultures, Michael Bauman has learned the key to transitions. A moment that changed his life, receiving the news of his first child, led him to decide to move to China with his wife. Without knowing the language or the culture, his decision has led him to grow professionally. In this episode, we will learn how productivity, decision-making, health, and even our DNA affect every area of ​​our life. ABOUT MICHAEL BAUMAN Michael was born and raised in the balmy tropical island of Papua New Guinea, and subsequently have travelled all over the world witnessing and participating in numerous cultures, perspectives, and their fundamental values and belief systems. Currently, he lives with his family in the beautiful city of Hangzhou, China. This diverse early exposure to a wide variety of people and environments sparked in him a fascination with the variance of how we define success overlayed above the commonality of the shared human experience in all its intricacy, pain, beauty, and wonder. Michael's currently the CEO of Success Engineering where he coaches entrepreneurs to help them deeply know that they are enough and that they are not alone. He also host the podcast, Success Engineering, where he interview experts and industry leaders, from Broadway Directors and actors, to multi-millionaire CEO’s, to neuroscientists and more to uncover how they define success and how they create it on a daily basis. CONNECT WITH MICHAEL Website: www.successengineering.org IG: https://www.instagram.com/michaelbaumanse/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/michaelbaumanse WHAT YOU WILL HEAR [2:26] Meeting today's guest [10:54] A new life, a new culture. [14:18] Coping emotionally with transitions. [19:48] First day in China. [24:35] Entrepreneurs internally and externally disconnected. [28:01] How can I be more present? [32:50] Bringing awareness to enjoy our life better. [40:53] You need to change your behaviors to match your goals. [43:31] How to be motivated [47:49] The aftereffect of pain. If you look at the civilized world and think, "no thank you," then you should subscribe to our podcast, so you don't miss a single episode! Also, join the UNcivilized community, and connect with me on my website Man UNcivilized.com or Instagram so you can join in on our live recordings, ask questions to guests, and more. Find Traver on Instagram @traverBoehm     Get a copy my book, Man UNcivilized   Join us on the New Year's Costa Rica Unfolding Retreat Dec. 27th 2021- Jan 3, 2022.

One of the stories so many of us carry is that we need to burn our lives to the ground and rebuild from there in order to make any significant change. This is not so. In this episode I share one of the most impactful lessons I learned from a client about making small shifts that create massive momentum. That and why I still have a framed Post-It Note in my office from that very woman. Enjoy, Traver