The Warrior’s Ascent Podcast: From Healing to High-Performance

🎙️ Podcast Title: “Bent, Not Broken: One Warrior’s Path from Recon to Recovery” 📝 Episode Description: In this raw and riveting episode, we sit down with Steve Svetzka—a Marine Force Recon veteran, former SWAT officer, and Warriors’ Ascent alumnus—whose journey spans combat zones, city streets, and inner battles with trauma. Steve opens up about the silent wounds he carried for decades, the cost...

📝 Episode Description: In this raw and riveting episode, we sit down with Steve Svetzka—a Marine Force Recon veteran, former SWAT officer, and Warriors’ Ascent alumnus—whose journey spans combat zones, city streets, and inner battles with trauma. Steve opens up about the silent wounds he carried for decades, the cost of unresolved pain, and the pivotal moment he chose vulnerability over suppressi...

In this powerful episode, Matt and Mike sit down with Major Marissa Barnes of the Kansas City Police Department—board member, leader, and 22-year veteran of the force. Marissa shares hard-won insights into the emotional toll of policing, the unique challenges officers face balancing trauma and family life, and why Warriors’ Ascent’s mission is personal for her. From bridging social work and law en...

In this powerful episode, Matt and Mike sit down with Major Marissa Barnes of the Kansas City Police Department—board member, leader, and 22-year veteran of the force. Marissa shares hard-won insights into the emotional toll of policing, the unique challenges officers face balancing trauma and family life, and why Warriors’ Ascent’s mission is personal for her. From bridging social work and law en...

In this insightful episode, Board Member Siobhan Rudicille—former police officer, military spouse, and financial advisor—joins Matt Hastings to unpack why Warriors’ Ascent is more than a retreat. They discuss the program’s unique mix of evidence-based tools, no-nonsense culture, and lasting community support. Siobhan shares personal stories of how healing ripples through entire families and why me...

In this insightful episode, Board Member Siobhan Rudicille—former police officer, military spouse, and financial advisor—joins Matt Hastings to unpack why Warriors’ Ascent is more than a retreat. They discuss the program’s unique mix of evidence-based tools, no-nonsense culture, and lasting community support. Siobhan shares personal stories of how healing ripples through entire families and why me...

In this inspiring episode, Warriors’ Ascent welcomes two new Board Members, Mike Pinnell and Matt Panther, to share what fuels their commitment to the mission. From personal family histories of military service to firsthand experiences at Warriors’ Ascent events, Mike and Matt offer powerful insights into why they serve—and how they plan to help the organization grow. Tune in for a behind-the-scen...

In this inspiring episode, Warriors’ Ascent welcomes two new Board Members, Mike Pinnell and Matt Panther, to share what fuels their commitment to the mission. From personal family histories of military service to firsthand experiences at Warriors’ Ascent events, Mike and Matt offer powerful insights into why they serve—and how they plan to help the organization grow. Tune in for a behind-the-scen...

In this episode, Mike Kenny sits down with Brett and Seth—two alumni-turned-mentors whose journeys from trauma to transformation embody the warrior ethos. They reveal what led them to Warriors’ Ascent, how mentorship amplified their healing, and why the “special sauce” of the program is its community of brotherhood and unconditional support. Whether you're on the fence about attending or curious a...

In this episode, Mike Kenny sits down with Brett and Seth—two alumni-turned-mentors whose journeys from trauma to transformation embody the warrior ethos. They reveal what led them to Warriors’ Ascent, how mentorship amplified their healing, and why the “special sauce” of the program is its community of brotherhood and unconditional support. Whether you're on the fence about attending or curious a...

✅ Strategic partnerships ✅ Community support ✅ The ripple effect of healing ✅ Veteran and first responder mental health ✅ Empowerment and ownership 🎙️ Season 5, Episode 5 – “Healing, Leadership, and Impact: Why Strategic Support Matters” In this episode, host Mike Kenny sits down with Warriors’ Ascent Board Chair Steve Tanner—a national security expert and passionate advocate for veteran ment...

✅ Strategic partnerships ✅ Community support ✅ The ripple effect of healing ✅ Veteran and first responder mental health ✅ Empowerment and ownership 🎙️ Season 5, Episode 5 – “Healing, Leadership, and Impact: Why Strategic Support Matters” In this episode, host Mike Kenny sits down with Warriors’ Ascent Board Chair Steve Tanner—a national security expert and passionate advocate for veteran ment...

warrior ethos, inner warrior, veteran support, first responders, optimal performance, warrior ascend, law enforcement, emotional well-being, self-care, mindfulness, mentorship, program impact, selfless service, mental health, community support   Episode 4: Trust the Process – Penny Cole’s Journey from Surviving to Thriving In this powerful episode, Matt and Mike sit down with Penny Cole, a 20-year...

warrior ethos, inner warrior, veteran support, first responders, optimal performance, warrior ascend, law enforcement, emotional well-being, self-care, mindfulness, mentorship, program impact, selfless service, mental health, community support Episode 4: Trust the Process – Penny Cole’s Journey from Surviving to Thriving In this powerful episode, Matt and Mike sit down with Penny Cole, a 20-year l...

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#WarriorEthos #LiveWithPurpose #InnerWarrior #MissionDrivenLife #PostTraumaticGrowth #TraumaToTriumph #HealingJourney #RiseAboveTrauma #MindBodyWarrior 🎙️ Season 5, Episode 2 – "Living the Warrior Ethos: Manifesting Strength with Purpose and Integrity" In this compelling episode, Matt and Mike dive deeper into what it truly means to live the Warrior Ethos—not as a concept, but as a way of life. Th...

#OwnYourJourney #HealingWithPurpose #VeteranVoices #PTSRecovery #LeadWithPurpose #IAmEnough #MindsetMatters #WarriorMindset 🎙️ Season 5, Episode 1 – "Empowerment, Ownership, and the Warrior Ethos" Welcome to Season 5 of the Warriors’ Ascent Podcast. In this opening episode, hosts Matt Hastings and Mike Kenny dive deep into the foundational elements of healing and thriving: empowerment, ownership,...

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warrior archetype, psychological construct, warrior ethos, overcoming adversity, military service, warrior mindset, combat experience, warrior persona, warrior values, warrior resilience, warrior ethos, warrior virtues, warrior integration, warrior community, warrior mission Matt Hastings, a former helicopter pilot and board member of Warriors Ascent, shares his transformative journey from militar...

Warriors' Ascent, high performance, network of relationships, ideological alignment, positive outcomes, resiliency, empowerment, ownership, self-care, preventative maintenance, mental attitude, trauma, accountability, support network, healing journey. In the first episode of season five of the Warriors Ascent podcast, hosts Mike Kenny and Matt Hastings discuss the importance of building a supporti...

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Briana Goff PhD,LCMFT EMDR Certified Therapist EMDR Consultant

Dr. Briana Goff PhD,LCMFT EMDR Certified Therapist EMDR Consultant

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