Couple O' Nukes: Self-Improvement For Mental Health, Addiction, Fitness, & Faith

Send us Fan Mail Today, I sit down with Christopher Brewer, a retired U.S. Army major and Special Forces operator whose 24-year military career was followed by over two decades in global security contracting. Mr. Brewer brings an unparalleled depth of experience, having served as a plank holder in the reactivated 1st Ranger Battalion in 1974, an officer in the 82nd Airborne, and a Special Forces l...

Send us Fan Mail Today, I sit down with Gary Katz, a licensed clinical social worker and founder of the Center for Intimacy Recovery, to talk about the overlooked relationship that affects every other one: the relationship with yourself. Mr. Katz brings years of experience working with individuals and couples dealing with intimacy disorders, pornography addiction, betrayal trauma, and the deep psy...

Send us Fan Mail Today, I sit down with Edit B. Kiss, a former petroleum engineer turned holistic therapist and success habit coach. With fifteen years in a high-stress engineering career, she made a bold decision to step away, move toward spiritual and emotional well-being, and develop a powerful practice that helps others overcome trauma, anxiety, PTSD, and burnout. In this episode, we talk abou...

Send us Fan Mail Today, I sit down with Rand Timmerman — a Vietnam veteran, retired attorney, and author of One Step At A Time: A Spiritual Passage . Mr. Timmerman shares an unforgettable journey of pain, purpose, and perseverance that stretches from the jungles of Vietnam to the peaks of the Appalachian Trail. We cover everything from the trauma of war and the darkness of addiction to the healing...

Send us Fan Mail Today, I sit down with Ms. Deborah and Mr. Brian, who are on a powerful mission to make suicide extinct by the year 2035. We start with some startling statistics and talking about intervention before we explore how true prevention starts at the root — long before the crisis point — through education, conversation, and emotional tools made simple enough for even eight-year-olds to...

Send us Fan Mail Today, I sit down with Dr. Leah Kaylor, a nationally recognized sleep expert, trauma-informed psychologist, and former VA and current FBI clinician who now travels the country educating military, law enforcement, and civilians about the science and strategy of great sleep. We dive deep into sleep myths, cultural stigmas, and practical solutions to restore your rest — whether you&a...

Send us Fan Mail Today, I sit down with Jennifer Chase, a recovery coach and founder of Rise Addiction Life Coaching, who brings one of the most multi-dimensional stories of addiction I’ve ever heard. Ms. Chase has been a daughter of an alcoholic, a mother to an addicted son, and an addict herself. In this episode, we tackle addiction from every angle — the addict’s battle, the family’s trauma, an...

Send us Fan Mail Today, I sit down with Alicia Bloss, the wife of Damian Bloss, who joined us in a previous episode to share his journey of addiction and recovery in what he calls Breaking The Silence. This time, we’re flipping the script and hearing from the loved one who stood by his side through it all to get insights from the loved one of an addicted and recovering individual. Alicia opens up...

Send us Fan Mail Today, I sit down with Cole Grace, a combat veteran and author who walks us through a raw, transformative journey from the deserts of Iraq to the peaceful coastlines of Costa Rica. We talk about his time in the military where he performed bomb disposal missions under constant threat, the long-term physical and mental tolls that followed, and how he began to unravel the effects of...

Send us Fan Mail Today, I sit down with Dr. Rhonda Hodge, a licensed therapist, psychiatric nurse practitioner, and founder of Harmony — a mental health clinic that’s changing how care is delivered. We dive into her personal journey from therapy to medicine and how her vision for a more compassionate, connected system gave birth to Harmony. Dr. Hodge explains why traditional approaches often leave...

Send us Fan Mail Today, I sit down with Gina Yanovitch to explore how faith, scripture, and neuroscience combine into a powerful toolkit for healing. Ms. Yanovitch, a therapist and author of Stop Avoiding It , breaks down how our brains process trauma and how scripture-based coping strategies can align with modern psychological science. We talk about the importance of gratitude, the hidden emotion...

Send us Fan Mail Warning: Today's episode covers a variety of topics related to sexual harassment, assault, and rape. Today, I sit down with Ms. Tracy DeTomasi, a licensed clinical social worker and CEO of Callisto, for a necessary conversation on sexual assault, prevention, and cultural accountability. With over 25 years of experience in gender-based violence work—including counseling adoles...

Send us Fan Mail Today, I sit down with Mr. John Bacon, a clinical specialist working in addiction recovery who brings powerful testimony to the mic. Mr. Bacon opens up about his childhood in Flint, Michigan, growing up without a father and battling deep emotional wounds that led to a destructive cycle of cocaine, alcohol, and anger. He shares how faith, therapy, and hard life lessons turned his s...

Send us Fan Mail Today, I tap into the power of tapping with Ms. Amy Vincze, an EFT Tapping coach and founder of the Soar With Tapping app, to explore a unique and powerful tool for emotional healing. We dive into the origins of EFT—Emotional Freedom Technique—and how it's helping people manage trauma, PTSD, addiction, procrastination, and physical pain by tapping into energy meridians and re...

Send us Fan Mail Today, I sit down for a very raw and honest conversation with Rob Wheeler, a 10-year Navy veteran and former law enforcement officer turned transformational coach. We talk about his journey from battling PTSD, depression, and a career-ending knee injury to building a new life based on discipline, personal development, and fitness. Mr. Wheeler shares how he transitioned from servin...

Send us Fan Mail Today, I sit down with Brandon Held, host of the Life Is Crazy podcast, to dive into a raw and unfiltered story spanning abuse, betrayal, military injustice, and personal transformation. Mr. Held walks us through his earliest memory at just two years old—witnessing domestic violence—and how that shaped his lifelong drive to protect others. We discuss his experiences growing up aro...

Send us Fan Mail Today, I sit down with Damian Bloss, a man who battled addiction for over 20 years before finding freedom through recovery. We dive into the root of his struggle—losing a close family member to suicide and the decades of guilt and emotional suppression that followed. Mr. Bloss opens up about how this trauma went unspoken for decades, only finally revealing it through the release o...

Send us Fan Mail Today, I sit down with G. Michael Hopf—Marine Corps veteran turned bestselling author and founder of two publishing companies. We talk through his evolution from writing a children's book inspired by his daughters to launching a viral apocalyptic novel that catapulted him into a 40-book writing career. Mr. Hopf shares the origin stories behind his most successful titles, expl...

Send us Fan Mail Today, I take a bold step into one of the most controversial and important conversations of our time—abortion and the alternatives available to women facing unplanned pregnancies. As someone passionate about human life, self-improvement, and faith, it's no surprise that abortion is an extremely upsetting subject for me. Though stepping into the field of Pro-Choice Vs. Pro-Lif...

Send us Fan Mail Today, I sit down solo to reflect on a personal milestone—two years since I left the U.S. Navy. This episode isn't about bashing the military, but rather a raw and honest conversation about my experience, what I wish I'd known beforehand, and the conversations I’ve had with fellow veterans and active duty members. I talk about the circumstances that led to me joining at...

Send us Fan Mail Today, I sit down with fellow believer Desiree Taylor, a writer, speaker, and advocate whose journey of faith began in childhood and was deeply shaped by hearing loss and the stigma that came with it.  Ms. Taylor shares how she was diagnosed with nerve deafness as a child and the isolation she experienced growing up—especially in school where few understood her condition. But beyo...

Send us Fan Mail Today, I sit down with Jomel Powell, a man of deep faith and powerful testimony, who walks us through the raw and redemptive journey of a marriage deeply shaken by COVID-19.  Mr. Powell shares how the pandemic tested his relationship, his beliefs, and his resilience—but ultimately became the crucible through which his family found unexpected blessings. We dive into the early days...

Send us Fan Mail Today, I reconnect with Kenneth Woodward, a U.S. Navy veteran and submarine radioman, to unpack how his journey under the sea led to a life driven by powerful questions and meaningful conversations. We kick things off reminiscing about the military, from shipyard shenanigans and midwatch love stories to the real cost of cleaning the bilge. Mr. Woodward shares hilarious and humblin...

Send us Fan Mail Today, I am joined by Vietnam veteran, therapist, and author Conard Hogan, who shares his raw and insightful journey from the battlefields of Vietnam to the healing process of writing and recovery. Mr. Hogan dives into his background growing up in Kentucky, his unexpected path to military service, and how the trauma of war led him to pursue a life of therapy, both for himself and...

Send us Fan Mail In this deeply moving episode, I have a somber but powerful conversation with Dennis "DJ" Quinn, a lifelong mentor and Big Brothers volunteer, to explore the transformational power of one-on-one mentorship.  From childhood trauma to the long-term impact of showing up for someone in need, Mr. Quinn shares his personal journey through decades of volunteering—highlighting h...