Forged In The Fires Podcast with Fireman Rob

Megan is a civilian Registered Dietitian and Personal Trainer on a mission to help first responders optimize performance, recover faster, and enjoy long, healthy retirements.  The unique challenges have inspired her to create targeted, realistic solutions throughout the lifecycle of a first responder's career. She  thrives on translating complicated health information into manageable lif...

This episode has been published and can be heard everywhere your podcast is available. These episodes will be short impact information podcasts on one of the different seven catalysts or a sub catalyst, that I have used in my life to move forward, push the limits of possible and find myself. This week's Topic: PASSION "Nothing worth having comes easy." For more information on Fireman...

At a young age, Dallas, TX native and first generation Nigerian-American Jesse Iwuji was interested and driven in the sporting world. Being a Texan, football naturally took its course in his life and landed him a full ride athletic scholarship to one of the nations top Universities, the U.S Naval Academy. There he played NCAA Division 1A College Football and ran Track & Field all four years, g...

This episode has been published and can be heard everywhere your podcast is available. These episodes will be short impact information podcasts on one of the different seven catalysts or a sub catalyst, that I have used in my life to move forward, push the limits of possible and find myself. This week's Topic: PERSISTENCE "Persistence is only annoying if your meaning behind it is not yours." For m...

Michelle, also known as MACE, led an impressive career as a Fighter Pilot during her 13 years in the United States Air Force. From 2019-2021, she flew as the only female pilot for the Air Force Thunderbirds and performed for millions across the country and internationally. Upon joining this high performing team, she rapidly discovered the best part was not the flying, but the opportunity to inspir...

This episode has been published and can be heard everywhere your podcast is available. These episodes will be short impact information podcasts on one of the different seven catalysts or a sub catalyst, that I have used in my life to move forward, push the limits of possible and find myself. This week's Topic: PATIENCE "Being patient takes so long." For more information on Fireman Rob or the 7 Cat...

Scott Medlin is a United States Marine Corps veteran who went on to a career of nearly fifteen years in law enforcement. In 2020, Scott began his journey to inspire and encourage police officers to be fulfilled, and excel, by focusing on their personal wellbeing in order to survive the career and better serve the public. Scott has spoken openly about his struggles with post-traumatic stress disord...

This episode has been published and can be heard everywhere your podcast is available. These episodes will be short impact information podcasts on one of the different seven catalysts or a sub catalyst, that I have used in my life to move forward, push the limits of possible and find myself. This week's Topic: IMPULSE CONTROL "Are you tempted by other's paths to success?" For more information on F...

“If Army scientists and tattoo artists had highjacked a DARPA lab to create the ultimate soldier, they would have created Nick” —Connor Narciso, Wired Nick is an active duty member of The United States Army Special Forces. Commonly known as Green Berets, the Special Forces perform critical missions including direct action, counterinsurgency, foreign internal defense, special reconnaissance, and un...

This episode has been published and can be heard everywhere your podcast is available. These episodes will be short impact information podcasts on one of the different seven catalysts or a sub catalyst, that I have used in my life to move forward, push the limits of possible and find myself. This week's Topic: FAITH OVER FEAR "Belief is what?  Why?" For more information on Fireman Rob or the 7 Cat...

Before starting Athlete Foundry, KC has been privileged to serve our great Nation in two capacities, 20 years as a senior human space flight engineer at NASA Johnson Space Center, supporting over 50 Space Shuttle missions, including the Space Shuttle Columbia accident investigation, with his last post serving as the manager of the Space Shuttle astronaut launch & entry suit and crew escape sys...

This episode has been published and can be heard everywhere your podcast is available. These episodes will be short impact information podcasts on one of the different seven catalysts or a sub catalyst, that I have used in my life to move forward, push the limits of possible and find myself. This week's Topic: REALITY TESTING (Emotional Intelligence) "Do your dreams take a backseat to your perceiv...

COLONEL John O'Grady, US Army (Retired) Director, Strategic Engagements and Army Modernization, Raytheon Missiles and Defense.​  Former NCAA Division I Athlete, West Point Graduate, and 2x Bronze Star recipient.​  Managed a $14.4B portfolio responsible for aligning and allocating resources to train the 1.1 million United States Army Soldiers.​  Advise C-suite executives, corporate l...

This episode has been published and can be heard everywhere your podcast is available. These episodes will be short impact information podcasts on one of the different seven catalysts or a sub catalyst, that I have used in my life to move forward, push the limits of possible and find myself. This week's Topic: MENTAL STRENGTH "Your mind is a muscle that needs to be worked out also." For more infor...

Major General Hutmacher became the President and Chief Executive Officer of the Special Operations Warrior Foundation in September 2018. He was a career United States Army Officer and retired in 2018 having served over 40 years in uniform. As an Army Special Operations Aviator, he commanded at every level during his three tours with the 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment, where he served a...

This episode has been published and can be heard everywhere your podcast is available. These episodes will be short impact information podcasts on one of the different seven catalysts or a sub catalyst, that I have used in my life to move forward, push the limits of possible and find myself. This week's Topic: OPTIMISM "Find the light in the darkest of tunnels." For more information on Fireman Rob...

Sara Schulting Kranz is the author of Walk Through This: Harness the Healing Power of Nature and Travel the Road to Forgiveness. She is a Keynote Speaker, Professional Coach, Wilderness Guide, and Executive Producer of "Walk Through This," a documentary feature in production of her healing journey in nature. Sara lives in Hermosa Beach, CA with her three sons. As a multiple trauma survivor, Sara c...

This episode has been published and can be heard everywhere your podcast is available. These episodes will be short impact information podcasts on one of the different seven catalysts or a sub catalyst, that I have used in my life to move forward, push the limits of possible and find myself. This week's Topic: RESILIENCE "Be resilient to creating and living your best life." For more information on...

Jamar Jones’ energy is contagious. The founder of branding and media agency Foureva Media ( moves at a fast and fervid pace — something he says has carried him through a captivating evolution of careers. Over the years, the multi-talented marketer has held roles as a retail worker, IT manager, hip-hop artist, network salesman, wedding videographer, author and motivational speaker. But according to...

This episode has been published and can be heard everywhere your podcast is available. These episodes will be short impact information podcasts on one of the different seven catalysts or a sub catalyst, that I have used in my life to move forward, push the limits of possible and find myself. This week's Topic: EMOTIONAL CONTROL "Don't let your lack of emotional control derail opportunity." For mor...

Erika Armstrong is the chick in the cockpit. From the front desk of a busy FBO at the Flying Cloud Airport, to the captain's seat of a commercial airliner, Erika has experienced everything aviation has to offer. She has worked on both sides of the cockpit door  (Part 91, 135 and 121), is an aviation professor at MSU Denver (specialty is Aircraft Systems and Propulsion, Instrument Fundamentals, Com...

This episode has been published and can be heard everywhere your podcast is available. These episodes will be short impact information podcasts on one of the different seven catalysts or a sub catalyst, that I have used in my life to move forward, push the limits of possible and find myself. This week's Topic: SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY "Why do I need to care?" For more information on Fireman Rob or th...

As a law enforcement spouse, Monda has seen firsthand the devastating effects of a loved-one’s battle over depression, PTSD, and attempted suicide. Leveraging a master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology and Communicative Disorders from UCF, Monda helps first responders and their spouses recognize the signs and symptoms of deteriorating mental health so that they can best support each other’s ne...

This episode has been published and can be heard everywhere your podcast is available. These episodes will be short impact information podcasts on one of the different seven catalysts or a sub catalyst, that I have used in my life to move forward, push the limits of possible and find myself. This week's Topic: OWNERSHIP "Begin with small steps to create more consistent steps." For more information...

Raylen Davis is a Sales Coach and has created a community of no BS entrepreneurs looking to elevate their mindset, income, and life.  For the past 10 years, Raylen has been helping coaches unlock the secret to consistently attracting high-ticket clients and creating a life they’re truly excited about. In his Elevated Coaches Academy, Raylen will guide you through tangible, real life tools, that wi...