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Send us Fan Mail In this episode I have a great conversation with Craig Horstman and Stephanie Valdivia- former guests from Episode 1 and 2.  We review our year together and discuss the importance of accountability, personal growth and development, our tribe of people, and the way ahead.     Craig Horstman is a retired First Sergeant in the U.S. Army, a husband, and father of five children. He cur...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode I have a great conversation with Sergeant Major Lindsey Pew.    Lindsey is 39 years old and has been on Active Duty in the Missouri Army National Guard for over 20 years. She joined the military as a combat engineer when she was 18 and has worked her way up to the top of the enlisted ranks, earning the rank of Sergeant Major.  Lindsey grew up in St. Charles, MO and...

Send us Fan Mail This is an exciting time as we close out this year and start 2022! Good energy as we spent time with friends and family, gave gifts, and took some time from work. We need to spend this week reflecting and getting excited about the new year. Some people can get overwhelmed with planning and how to think about it so I want to give you some strategies to help you.    6 Strategies to...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode I have a great conversation with Matt Crossman about doing hard things and the reason it is important to face challenges outside your comfort zone. Matt is passionate about the topic of developing grit and discipline. We talk about how shared suffering in a group environment forges deep relationships.    Matt has been a journalist for 27 years and has written for a...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode I have a great conversation with Jeffrey Harris. Jeff was diagnosed with Achalasia on Dec 25, 2018 and did not eat solid food again until Dec 25, 2019. He endured 365 days of living on protein shakes and sleeping in a chair while serving as a CEO and doing many endurance events.    When it comes to self-discipline and enduring hard things, he has learned some lesso...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode I have a great conversation with Ryan Michler. We discuss the importance of developing a growth mindset which enables us to be better leaders, parents, and have better relationships. Ryan Michler is a husband, father, Iraq Combat Veteran, and the founder of Order of Man . Ryan was raised without a permanent father figure and has seen first-hand how a lack of strong...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode I have a great conversation with Larry Hagner. We discuss being a good father, how to stay focused in your relationships, his high performance habits to dominate the day and a variety of topics around being a good father and a good man.   Larry is the creator of The Dad Edge Podcast. Featured as one of the top dad podcasts on iTunes, the show has received over 5 mi...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode I have a great conversation with Colonel (R) David Fivecoat on how to develop and grow your grit.  After 24 years as a US Army paratrooper, as well as 4 combat tours in Iraq and Afghanistan, Colonel David Fivecoat, U.S. Army, Retired, founded The Fivecoat Consulting Group. He now blogs, speaks, coaches gritty leaders, and helps develop gritty organizations. A nativ...

Send us Fan Mail The holidays can be a stressful season where a great demand is placed on your time and resources.  There are high expectations to put on the best dinners for a large number of people and pressure placed on everyone to be happy and joyful. Knowing there will be chaos and being calm  in the storm is a winning approach to thriving through the holiday season.    The first half of the...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I have a great conversation with UFC Champion Frank Shamrock.    Frank "The Legend" Shamrock is an American mixed martial artist (retired), entrepreneur, motivational speaker and philanthropist.  Shamrock was the 1st to hold the UFC Middleweight Championship and retired as the 4-time defending undefeated champion and the #1 ranked UFC fighter in the worl...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we talked about the topic of Relationship Boredom over x2 airings of the “The Graduate Warriors” radio show on 97.9 FM KFBD.  The Graduate Warriors is a non profit organization founded by Wileen Becker and Dr. Charles Quinn.  Their mission is to help military veterans suffering from PTSD and combat veteran suicide by providing hope, education, and materials.  In t...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode I have a great conversation with Lorenzo Valdivia. Lorenzo Valdivia is a former Sergeant in the United States Marine Corps and is now the CEO of Force Multiplier Self Defense Systems and host of the Force Multiplier Podcast where he discusses defensive tactics and mindset for first responders.  He invited me on his podcast to discuss the importance of discipline an...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I host a race recap with Team Odlaw, Outlaws from the RAGNAR Bourbon Chase Road Relay from Clermont to Lexington, KY October 15-16, 2021.  The Kentucky Bourbon Trail is a collection of bourbon whiskey distilleries located in Kentucky . The Kentucky Bourbon Trail features 37 distilleries and  began in 1999 as a way to bring tourism to Kentucky.    The RAGNAR relay...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode I have a great conversation with former Navy Seal William Branum. During this conversation we discuss his military career, biggest challenges of becoming a Navy Seal, Military Transition, thoughts on the current situation in Afghanistan, and his entrepreneurial venture with Naked Warrior Recovery.    Williams is the Founder and CEO of Naked Warrior Recovery, a CBD...

Send us Fan Mail Are you happy with your life? Let's reflect.  This is a series of questions to help you determine what parts of your life are happy and what may need some focus.      What makes you happy?   Be honest.    Think about all areas of your life.    What makes you happy at work?  What makes you happy at home?  What makes you happy with friends and family?  What makes you happy when...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode I have a great conversation with Captain Erin McShane of the U.S. Army.    During this conversation we discuss her military career, the struggles she overcame obstacles, challenges and failure to become the 2nd female in the Army to graduate both Ranger School and the Sapper Leader Course.  We discuss military transition and how to continue service beyond the unifo...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode I have a conversation with Colin McConnell, a visually imparied photographer who was riding his bike across the country when his bicycle was stolen in my town. When I reached out to see if he needed help, he agreed to come on the podcast and share his story.    Colin McConnell as a visually impaired photographer from Detroit Michigan. He chose to ride his bicycle a...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I was asked to come on as a guest on the The Lions Guide Podcast hosted by- Dale Walls. We have a great discussion on the book, A Man’s Search for Meaning, which has impacted our lives and we feel is a must read. This book is a life changing book and the #1 book on the topic of finding Clarity and meaning in life. If you read only one book this year, read this one...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode I take you with me on the 2021 March to the Arch event in St. Louis which took place on Saturday, 09/11/2021.     The March to the Arch is a 21-mile memorial walk, founded by Bo Drochelman, that has become an annual tradition since 2002.   The march begins in West St. Louis County and concludes at the base of the Gateway Arch. The walk begins at 9:11 a.m. on every...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode I have a great conversation with Kris Levy. Kris is a veteran, winepreneur, wine lover and world traveler. Kris specializes in helping wine brands build communities and relationships with their consumers. Kris practices what he preaches with his own wine club, where he helps local wineries tell the story behind the wine during his monthly wine club member call.   D...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I have a great conversation with Mike Erwin where we discuss our thoughts and feelings on the current state of affairs in Afghanistan and how to maintain a positive outlook despite the circumstances.  Mike shares how he maintains his edge and positive outlook, some of his daily high performance habits.  We discuss how Team Red, White, and Blue was founded and the...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I have a conversation with Command Sergeant Major Michael Burke about his perspective on what is currently happening in Afghanistan.  It has been difficult watching the devastating news from Afghanistan and processing the negative emotional feelings of the event.  Mike Burke shares his thoughts and insights as a veteran of the conflict with 6 deployments.  We disc...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I describe why we lose our motivation when pursuing our goals.   Have you ever known deep down that you should be eating better, maybe you should be exercising more?    Have you ever thought that maybe you should be spending more time with your kids?  You know you should be spending mohard-to-geth your partner...  but you don't?      Your actions don't m...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we tell the tale of our epic journey climbing The Middle Teton Mountain.  What was supposed to be a 12-hour day turned into a 19-hour day and nearly turned into a serious situation.  We discuss the challenge of climbing the peak, the life lessons learned, and why it is good to Do Hard Things. Guests include Scottie and Gabbie Hobbs, Greg Cruz, and Lacy Priesmeyer....

Send us Fan Mail I n this episode I have a great conversation with Dustin and Tonya Johnson.  Dustin and Tonya are a husband and wife POWER COUPLE who are both certified nutrition coaches, relationship experts, founders of Vikings and Vixens, and Amazon best selling published authors of the book:  How to Live a Healthy Lifestyle. They live a nomadic lifestyle who are in the process of selling ever...