The Risen Fallen Podcast

In this solo episode, I talk about a struggle a lot of men know all too well: feeling pulled in every direction by work, family, responsibility, burnout, guilt, and the pressure to hold everything together.   After a conversation with one of my best friends, I started thinking about how common this really is. The more responsibilities you take on in life, the harder it gets to keep every area bala...

In this episode of the Risen Fallen Podcast, I sit down with Sean Martin — singer, guitarist, songwriter, and the driving force behind The Quarantined — for a powerful conversation about music, purpose, struggle, and what it means to create something real in a world that rewards conformity. The Quarantined is a grunge/punk/metal project led by Sean, built around socially critical songwriting and t...

In this powerful episode of the Risen Fallen Podcast, I sit down with two U.S. Air Force veterans and authors, Kijuan Amey and Anthony Dyer, for a real conversation about adversity, identity, trauma, healing, and purpose.   Kijuan Amey is a former Air Force Staff Sergeant, resilience speaker, founder of Amey Motivation, and author of Don’t Focus on Why Me: From Motorcycle Accident to Miracle. Afte...

In this episode of the Risen Fallen Podcast, Mark sits down with Tabatha DeBruyn — a Transformational Breath Master, coach, and certified 9D somatic breathwork practitioner — to explore how breathwork is becoming one of the fastest-growing tools for mental health, emotional healing, and personal transformation.   With nearly two decades of experience in transformation and wellness, Tabatha helps i...

Most people aren’t failing because they lack effort — they’re failing because they’re building on a weak foundation.   In this episode of the Risen Fallen Podcast, Mark Henriksen shares a powerful perspective on why real progress starts at the base, not the surface.   Using lessons from construction, shoulder rehab, fitness, finances, and mindset, Mark breaks down why skipping the fundamentals lea...

Some mornings you wake up ready to conquer the world. Other mornings it feels like you're walking through jello. In this solo episode of the Risen Fallen Podcast, Mark Henriksen reflects on a morning where he woke up feeling sluggish, mentally heavy, and weighed down by life. Instead of ignoring those feelings, he used a simple journaling framework to identify what was bothering him, understand wh...

Last week I had shoulder surgery, and like most setbacks in life, the first instinct is to focus on everything you can't do anymore.   No jiu-jitsu.
 No lifting weights.
 No heavy construction work.   But what if we're asking the wrong question? Instead of asking “What can’t I do?” the better question might be: “What CAN I still work on?” In this solo episode of Risen Fallen, I talk about how inju...

In this episode of Risen Fallen, I’m joined by creative success coach Sarah Edwards, founder of Set Apart Company — a brand helping entrepreneurs and creatives build sustainable income without burnout. After navigating severe anxiety, OCD, and creative exhaustion, Sarah rebuilt her philosophy around business, productivity, and nervous system regulation. She now teaches creatives how to monetize th...

Martyn Williams is a world-renowned explorer, polar expedition leader, and founder of Enlightening Adventures. After leading historic expeditions to Mount Everest, the North Pole, and the South Pole — including a human-powered Antarctic crossing — he shifted his focus toward inner exploration, consciousness, and human potential.   Today, Martyn speaks globally on leadership, resilience, courage, a...

In this episode, we bring you Anthony Dyer, a retired U.S. Air Force Special Missions Aviator, veteran, author, and mental health advocate whose story is as powerful as the missions he flew. Over 21 years of service, Anthony operated in some of the most intense arenas of modern warfare — flying AC-130 gunships, Pave Hawk rescue helicopters, and completing 200+ combat missions with more than 2,700...

In this powerful episode, I sit down with transformational coaches Deborah & Brandon Yager — the masterminds behind Your True Alchemy™ and The Yager Method™ — to explore how deep subconscious work rewires identity, heals trauma, and unlocks your highest potential. Deb and Brandon have spent over two decades supporting thousands in dissolving limitations, breaking inherited patterns, and steppi...

In this episode of Risen Fallen, I talk about how people in our lives—even those we love—can show up in hurtful, reactive, or unfair ways.   When others project their frustration or pain onto us, it’s easy to mirror their energy, but doing that gives them control over who we are.   This episode is about choosing patience, love, and self-respect without taking things personally, while still honouri...

In this episode of Risen Fallen, I’m joined by Miles Spencer, CEO and founder of Reflekta. Ai, for a deep conversation about AI, memory, grief, and human legacy. We talk about how technology is evolving beyond data and into storytelling, emotion, and connection — and how that changes the way we remember the people who shaped our lives.   Check out Reflekta.ai to find out more!   If you liked the s...

Lately, a lot of people feel tired, foggy, and unmotivated — especially in the winter. I recently talked with my best friend about how we’re both 30 and feeling “off” in the mornings, and it led to a bigger realization: maybe the problem isn’t us. In this episode, I talk about why scrolling might be the new smoking, how winter and overstimulation quietly drain our energy, and why January isn’t a t...

In this episode, I’m joined by Frank Talaber, a Canadian published author known for genre-blending novels that explore fantasy, mystery, spirituality, and the human condition. Frank is the author of more than fifteen books. His work focuses on character-driven storytelling and imaginative world-building that goes beyond traditional genre boundaries. Frank currently lives in British Columbia and co...

Most people don’t need new resolutions — they need realignment.   In this episode, I talk about why starting over every January doesn’t work, and how real progress comes from staying anchored to the intentions and standards you’ve already chosen.   This conversation is about alignment over reinvention, consistency over motivation, and learning how to return faster after setbacks instead of quittin...

JT is BACK!   He has experience in Corrections, Firefighting, and Coaching in Canada, and has a remarkable story involving a hostage situation, and has a great way of communicating how to overcome traumatic events. He is a true inspiration and helps many people make steps towards the life they want to live on a daily basis.   His IG: @JT_From_KTown   If you liked the show, help it grow!   Leave a...

In this episode of The Risen Fallen Podcast, I sit down with author and mental performance coach Mikail Maillet, the mind behind the book Your Mind or Your Life. We dive deep into the hidden battles happening in your head every single day — the thoughts that sabotage you, the patterns that keep you stuck, and how to finally take ownership of the direction your life is heading.   If you liked the s...

Bullshit conversations aren’t a waste of time — they’re a reset.   In this episode of the Risen Fallen Podcast, I talk about why joking around, small talk, and meaningless conversations actually play a critical role in mental health, stress relief, and human connection. Whether it’s banter after a hard workout, laughing with coworkers, chatting with strangers, or messing around with your partner,...

In this episode of the Risen Fallen Podcast, I explore a powerful idea: the most important jobs in life are not meant to be finished — they’re meant to be DONE - regularly.   Your fitness, spending habits, mental health routines, discipline, cleanliness, relationships, even self-care… none of these are “one-and-done” tasks. They are ongoing practices. And the moment we stop doing them, the results...

Today I’m joined by Deven Kennedy, a former police officer from Canada’s East Coast and the founder of Resilience Through Fitness — a movement dedicated to helping first responders build strength, resilience, and real community through fitness, mindset, and human connection. Deven breaks down: 🔥 The major event he’s training for right now 🤝 The first responders and communities he’s dedicating hi...

This week on the Risen & Fallen Podcast, I sit down with Bill Goodwin, founder of Priority Living Consulting Group and author of Priority Living: Seven Pillars to Make Your Life Count. Bill shares the incredible story of the day he went into respiratory failure, died, and came back with a transformed understanding of purpose, leadership, and intentional living. We dive into: • What Bill learne...

In this episode of The Risen Fallen Podcast, I sit down with author and mental performance coach Mikail Maillet, the mind behind the book Your Mind or Your Life. We dive deep into the hidden battles happening in your head every single day — the thoughts that sabotage you, the patterns that keep you stuck, and how to finally take ownership of the direction your life is heading. Mikail breaks down t...

In this episode of the Risen Fallen Podcast, I reflect on two powerful life lessons: 🧠 Why holding onto pain—whether it’s a damaged thumbnail or emotional baggage—only prolongs suffering. 🤝 And why the most rewarding business (and life) wins come from empowering others, not hogging the spotlight. You’ll hear how a simple injury became a metaphor for healing and how shifting from ego to assists t...

Discipline isn’t supposed to be punishment. It’s supposed to be peace. In this episode, I break down how discipline evolves from something you force into something you actually love — and why learning to enjoy the process is the key to lasting motivation and real freedom. 🔹 The Risen Fallen Podcast | Hosted by Mark Henriksen 🔹 Follow @RisenFallen on all platforms #Discipline #Motivation #SelfDev...