Eddie Lowery Off The Deep End

Today is the day we explore the world of being vegan while bodybuilding! I could find no better guest for this subject than my brotha Zach! He has been bodybuilding for the past 14 years and competing as a Pro for the past 4 100% naturally while using a plant based diet! In this tell all episode we will be hearing his personal journey and the pros and cons of living a plant based lifestyle! Be sur...

When someone we know sets out in a goal as friends we try to support them. We will never truly know the effort, intensity, consistency, sacrifice and the obstacles to come while they are on the path they have chosen. The last time we linked up with Jack, he shared the personal struggles that he had faced while positioning himself for his run at an IFBB Pro card. At this year’s amateur Olympia, Jac...

Today we meet with Will "Doc" Marshall from the Permission To Start Dreaming Foundation With over 44 years working in the medical field for the United States Military, it’s not hard to see that todays guest has a heart set on helping others. From saving children in a war zone with a group of his friends, working to make miracles happen for a 16 week old child or patching up our nations heroes he h...

As a retired Command Sergeant Major of 28 years, Vic Martinez has learned great lessons and has so much wisdom to offer! Today we dive into the critical components of leadership, appreciation of life, service, commitment, transitioning out of the military, finding your purpose and the issues we face in the military. This interaction was filled with lessons and great insight into the veteran commun...

In the previous episodes of Service And Sacrifice, we often speak about the difficulty of transitioning out of the military. Not knowing what job you will have is a small issue compared to the Veteran homeless crisis, Suicidal ideations, Drug addiction, Misdiagnosis and so many things our country is facing. Here in Washington state at the forefront of this fight is a man named Shawn Durnen from th...

Domestic violence has no place in our nations military. In this very special episode of Off The Deep End Podcast we will be listening together as she shares her story. If you are in an unsafe environment please feel free to reach out or contact the DV HOTLINE: 8007997233 or text START to 88788 be sure to head over to our Facebook Page to stay up to date on our newest episodes and please do contact...

IN THIS EPISODE we meet another sailor from the legendary 2015 TR deployment crew. Noah Correll is a great man. The lessons learned from other leaders have shown in his teachings and how he interacts with all around him. I am very pleased to share this conversation with another brotha from the Navy as he breaks down some of the experiences we shared and the importance of perspective and leadership...

Welcome back to another episode of Service And Sacrifice. Todays guest is one of my Navy Sisters. It takes a special someone to serve their country. It takes an extraordinary human being to continue to serve afterwards. Today we talk about a very serious issue our country is facing.  Suicide in the military. Why do our nations men and women feel the need to end their lives during and after militar...

Today we meet with Rapper, Singer, and Song Writer Blak Heni. He served with me in the military and has chased his dreams ever since. It’s time to get a look behind the music videos and bangers to hear about who his is, what the future looks like for him and what music does for him as a passionate outlet. As always thank you for tuning in! Be sure to head over to our Facebook page and stay up to d...

Welcome back to another episode of S.A.S. where we breakdown Military service and the transition after! Today we link up with another member of the legendary TR 2015 Deployed crew! I had the honor of spending my time learning about the flight deck and all its many different moving parts that send jets. We finally get to link up and talk about his story, the highs and lows of Military service, ment...

Today we speak to a great American with a heart of absolute gold. Not only did Dylan deploy with me, he also has continued his families tradition of service as I myself have.  From the transition out of the military to being a Corrections Officer, Active shooter prevention, PTSD, Mental health and Veteran Suicided Prevention and being a Sheepdog, Dylan and I will be tackling some tough conver...

Today we meet with Alex Parker. From Weight Training to Dieting, he uses persistence through tough times and consistency to power through his preps. He will be sharing his experience with the world as he prepared for USA’s next year and a ton of tips to use when starting your own fitness journey!

What makes a dominant competitor in Jiu-Jitsu? Is it a custom Gi?  Is it a great Professor?  Is it a back round in Grappling?  Today we find out these answers. If you listened to my previous episode with Navy Veteran Mike Collins, you would have heard about this powerhouse of a human being. From balancing his life's passion to being a present family man, Rodrigo is more than just a...

Today we sit down with of the best Body Building champions in the Pacific North West. Sitting down with Jack I had no idea of the life experiences he walks on stage holding in his heart. Not only is he an outstanding and dominant competitor, but one of the most honest, true and powerful influences on the next generation of fitness and bodybuilding in our region. Enough talk, listen in as I learn w...

Welcome back to another episode of CULTURE. During this series it is my goal to breakdown these imaginary borders that divide us and spotlight the similarities that connect us in the USA. Race, religion or creed do not have to take away from our individuality if we celebrate them. Today we meet up with long time friend and brother Dagem Aklilu and we try and figure this thing called life out. From...

Welcome back to Season 2 of SERVICE AND SACRIFICE! Today we meet with one of my brothers from the Navy, Pjay Wright. In the military, the clock doesn't stop. There is always a task to be done, training to complete or missions to prepare for. Often this "hurry up and wait" tempo can develop great work ethic, the appreciation of a schedule and even a need for a sense of purpose through task completi...

WELCOME BACK to another episode of my Self Defense Journey! Today we reconnect with my brother from the Navy, Mike Collins. A year and a half  ago, he began his journey in the martial art known as Jiu-Jitsu. As a student there are many lessons learned as the path continues. Ups and downs, mistakes and triumphant moments. In this episode we will shed some light on what it was like for him and...

Welcome back to the second season of Service and Sacrifice! Today we will be meeting up with another member of the Veteran peer-to-peer support group MVP. Today we will be talking with a Unites States Army Veteran who has gone down range for two deployments, Shawn Stokes. From combat to the difficult transition into the civilian world after service, this episode will be filled with a great breakdo...

Welcome back to another episode of the CULTURE series where we dive into cultural differences. We have a world that is divided by imaginary line. No I am not speaking about borders that separate our countries. Every single home has traditions, morals, and characteristics that transcend to the next generation. Join me as I reconnect to my friend of 16 years and learn about the things that connect a...

Welcome back to the Second season for Service and Sacrifice.  This episode will lay the foundation for upcoming episodes as we get into our group podcasts with MVP. Today we sit down with Elliot Gaskins and we will talk about his experience joining the military and having his first deployment. Everyone joins for different reasons and we will hear his. Being a member of the World Greatest Army...

Welcome back to another episode of the FITNESS series.  Today we meet with my friend Anthony Israel.  He is a 19 year old Bodybuilder with great drive and is laser focused on his goals. He will be sharing his fitness journey with us from horribly obese to a great example of what consistency and effort bring. As always thank you for listening.  As always please reach out to our Faceb...

WELCOME to the first episode of the Self Defense Journey series! Today we sit down with the man himself, CLUTCH!  From the Marine Corps, Law Enforcement Community, Defensive Tactics Instructor, Assisting in courses such as sheepdog response, and now his current occupation and a Black belt Jiu-Jitsu instructor at Kindred Jiu-Jitsu, he has been helping others in some capacity. In this episode I...

Domestic violence is unacceptable. As a society, 1 in 3 females and 1 in 6 males experience some form in their life. These are only the reported numbers. The following episode is going to be done anonymous for the sake and reputation of those close to the lady sharing. I had the honor of servicing the country with this great human being and now I have the excellent opportunity to listen to her sto...

What makes a leader? Is it honesty? Commitment? Loyalty to their constituents? Their ability to handles stress? Today we are joined by Rick Kuss the most favored candidate of Sheriff in Kitsap county WA. Rick is addressing many other issues we are facing in most counties. From crime to homeless numbers, Rick has a solid plan and I hope you enjoy it as much as I did! It takes a special person to im...

In this episode we are joined by Real Estate Expert Ben Biggs! The Real Estate industry is a hot topic in todays society. SO many people are getting into it as a career or a side hustle! We wanted to get an expert to give us a quick rundown of what it takes to buy and sell homes and where to begin! As always please contact us on our Facebook page and lets chat!