Going in Blind with Zach Tidwell

Mike Bona is an exotic animal trainer and zookeeper who has shifted his focus to giraffe conservation. To date, he’s travelled to Africa four times, started a comedy benefit to contribute to their conservation, and appears on shows like this one to educate the public. You can find Mike in the following places: Laughs for Giraffes: https://globalconservationforce.org/laughs-for-giraffes-a-benefit-c...

Dr. Jeffrey Mark Zurek is a Geophysicist and Volcanologist who’s worked in volcanic research, mapping mineral deposits buried in the Earth’s crust, and scientific consulting for various media formats. He and Zach dove into his work, obtaining a doctoral degree, ringwoodite, magnetic pole shifts, solar flares, and just about the incredible technology that makes Jeff’s work possible. You can find Je...

Dr. Charles Drebing is a Clinical Psychologist who specializes in suicide prevention, and spent 34 years administering mental health care to veteran’s through the Department of Veteran’s Affairs healthcare system. He’s a prolific researcher, and has also gone on to write six handbooks aimed at furthering the implementation and efficacy of Peer Support Specialists in treating mental health problems...

In addition to becoming the first female to summit all 58 of Colorado’s peaks above 14,000 feet as a solo mountaineer, Laura Clark has climbed all of Colorado’s 100 highest peaks, a portion of which is included in the 600+ peaks she’s reached above 13,000 feet. She’s also a Girl Scout author, Leader, mentor, and most importantly to her—a mother. You can find Laura’s work in the following places: B...

Jamie Hughes is a social psychologist who entered the field after an incredibly unfortunate upbringing seemed to point him in that direction. And who better to help those going through such upbringings than someone who has been through it? He and Zach discussed Jamie’s childhood, working in psychology with undergraduate and Master’s degrees, and suicide and some of suicide’s realities that aren’t...

“Mistress Mia Payne” left her framing business to become a professional dominatrix after a chance encounter not too unlike something you might read in Fifty Shades of Gray. But she and Zach dove into the wider implications for her work, especially in the context of therapeutic BDSM, where mental health clinicians and professional BDSM providers work hand-in-hand to facilitate unique healing experi...

Scott Harvey is a retired hostage negotiator and police officer. Today he’s travelling the world speaking on stages and bringing his high-stakes communication skills to companies and organizations looking to level-up You can find Scoot on his website at speakingofharvey.com Zach’s book is on the way it’s officially in the hands of an editor, and on the final path to publishing! If your new to the...

Chief Warrant Officer 4(CWO4) Josh Brown has spent over two decades of his 30-year career as a Green Beret in the United States Army. He and Zach discuss his path from conventional infantryman to SOF, and eventually to becoming a Combat Diver. Along they way they dipped into how Josh has navigated struggles along the way, shaped his unique career through intentional action, and much, much more. Yo...

During two separate low points in her life, Zoey Michaels was targeted and financial scammers, and unfortunately they were successful. Thinking she’d learned her lesson the first time, she fell victim to a more sophisticated ruse by a team of unknown agents. But the second time around she decided to speak up and keep others from offloading their savings under the manipulation of others. She now ha...

Charles Browne is a Navy veteran and former submariner who went on to become a nuclear engineer, author, and coach. He and Zach covered the ins-and-outs of nuclear power, from modern military submarines, to power plants, and even what the future might hold. They also discussed just how safe nuclear power is, it’s potential as the most potent source of green energy, and the incredible role it will...

Adam Sikes is a Marine Corps veteran and Silver Star recipient for his actions taken in combnat. He went on to join the CIA’s Ground Branch as a paramilitary operations officer conducting covert missions around the globe before becoming an author. Along the way of exploring Adam’s career, he and Zach also stepped into the state of the world today and how Adam has navigated life after taking part i...

Brett Rezewski is an Air Force veteran who became a caregiver to his wife, Michelle, after undiagnosed Moyamoya Disease changed their lives forever in 2017. The two have navigated an incredible amount of loss and change together, and are now spreading awareness and helping other’s navigate hard times. You can find the Rezewski’s in the following places: Follow And Support The Show Follow, rate, an...

Sarah Nassir is a Doctor of Osteopathy(DO) who has been working in addiction medicine for the past six years. She and Zach discuss her work, addiction as a disease, and how treatment is approached by doctors at large before diving into what it is that makes osteopathic medicine different. You can find Dr. Nassir in the following places: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sarahnasirdo LinkedIn: htt...

Eric Ham was raised as a Jehovah’s Witness, but extracted himself from that environment as a teen following an experience that shook the foundations of his faith. Listen to the uncomfortable truths he feels responsible to share with the world. You can find Eric at his Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu gym in Austing, Texas—Austin Jiu-Jitsu Collective, or in the following places: Instagram: https://www.instagram...

Dave Murphy’s life changed forever after he was beaten and stabbed by a group of unknown assailants in the 90’s. Decades of battling PTSD led him to self-medicating with both food and alcohol, but his life changed once again from one unexpected influence. Today Dave is an author, podcaster, and joyful man putting love out into the world. You can find Dave in the following places: Book(In the Heart...

Raelene Weaver is a retired licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who spent years working with male teen sex-offenders. Her past work granted her insights into a philosophical framework for raising mentally robust, respectable boys and young men. She’s also an author TEDX speaker, and Founder of the Silicon Valley Men’s Center. You can find Raelene in the following places: Book: https://www.amazo...

Lonnie Bedwell is a Navy veteran who lost his sight when he was shot in the face by a friend whilst hunting. Of course there was a fight for his life, followed by a painstaking recovery, but what he’s gone on to accomplish is nothing short of jaw-dropping. Aside from speaking and creating opportunity for others, he became the first blind person to kayak all 226 miles of the Colorado River through...

Dan Chumbler climbed from the bottom of the corporate ladder to the very top—through sheer grit, determination, and drive. Starting as a salesman, he rose through the ranks to a high-level management position at Polaris before becoming CEO of MeatEater, and finally Tethrd. It’s hard to do this rise justice through a brief episode summary, so you’ll have to listen to appreciate the journey and glea...

Monty Heath is a decorated Navy SEAL who finished his career at the pinnacle of special warfare—Seal Team 6. And he opened up how tough it was to transition into the civilian world, including entrepreneurship, volunteering, and executive protection work. Not to mention the trials his family went through while his youngest son fought for his life while under the clutches of bacterial meningitis. Yo...

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Derrick McManus is a former police officer who operated in Australia’s Special Tasks And Rescue(STAR) Group for a portion of his career. And today’s episode focused primarily on the day he accrued 14 penetration injuries in one of Australia’s biggest shootouts, and the three hours he was left alone fighting for his life. Today, Derrick is both a speaker and coach, and you can find him at the follo...

Brian O’Connell is a retired United States Air Force Lieutenant Colonel who served his country for more than two decades. From flying nuclear missions on a B-52 Stratofortress during the Cold War, to the overthrowing of Manuel Noriega in Panama, to supporting Army infantry units on the ground as a JTAC—he’s seen a little bit of everything during his decorated career. But that’s not all— this man h...

Mark Anthony is one of Australia’s most-renowned hypnotists, but his story is much deeper than that. From a troubled childhood and life as a young adult, he reshaped his life and is now helping other’s do the same. And on top of everything else, he’s a performer and author. You can find Mark in the following places: Book and websites: https://roguehypnotistbook.com hypnotist.com.au and Facebook: h...

Part 2 – From 22 Gunshots to Grief Guide: Tony Lynch's Journey from Gang Life to Healing Others In this powerful continuation of our two-part conversation, Tony Lynch shares how he escaped a life of gangs, gun violence, prison, and homelessness to become a leading voice in men’s grief support. Shot 22 times, abandoned as a child, and involved in a drive-by by age 11, Tony’s story is a raw, real lo...

Tony Lynch is a felon and former gangbanger who has used his experiences with grief to transform his life into one of service and guidance. Having been victimized at 6 and left to defned himself, he was in a life a crime ealy on, and involved in his first drive-by shooting by the time he was 11. And from there, violence, death, and anguish followed him everywhere he went. He’s come out on the othe...