Scar Tissue: A Podcast by CAVU International

From the Indy 500 to The Bachelor —and now life as a dad and entrepreneur. In this episode of Scar Tissue , Wes sits down with Arie Luyendyk Jr. to talk about his racing career, unexpected pivots, and what it really takes to reinvent yourself. Arie shares: What it feels like to chase a dream at 230 mph How reality TV changed everything—and led him to Lauren The lessons he’s carrying forward as a d...

From Bachelor Nation to Business + Motherhood: Lauren Luyendyk’s Journey Through Risk, Resilience, and Reinvention In this powerful episode of Scar Tissue , host Wes Spence sits down with Lauren Luyendyk —former Bachelor contestant turned successful entrepreneur, influencer, and mom of (almost) four. Lauren opens up about growing up in a military family, constantly adapting to change, and how thos...

In this episode of The ScarTissue Podcast, host Wes Spence sits down with Ulrik Juul Christensen, MD, founder and CEO of Area9 Lyceum, a global leader in adaptive learning technology. Ulrik takes us through his remarkable journey from founding his first company while in medical school to pioneering the next generation of educational platforms. We dive deep into the cutting-edge world of adaptive l...

In this second Flashbang edition of Scar Tissue, Wes dives into the world of .22 rimfire firearms. Starting with the single-shot Remington 514, he explores various firearm actions, including bolt-action, semi-automatic, and lever-action rifles and pistols. Highlights include an in-depth look at the Ruger Mark 1 Target pistol and the iconic Winchester 9422 Magnum lever-action rifle. Wes discusses e...

In this episode of Scar Tissue, host Wes Spence, a retired Navy SEAL and CAVU’s VP of Business Development, welcomes back Admiral Tom Richards, also a retired Navy SEAL, for his second appearance on the show. This episode dives deep into Admiral Richards’ experiences during a turbulent period in U.S. military history—his time serving in El Salvador in the 1980s amidst a brutal civil war. Listeners...

Welcome to the Scar Tissue Podcast's Flashbang Series, where Wes Spence takes center stage for short solo episodes, each under 20 minutes. Much like their explosive namesake, these flashbang episodes aim to deliver a concentrated burst of insight, focusing on specific subjects of interest or relevance to current issues.  Join Wes in this first Flashbang episode of Scar Tissue, as he shares hi...

In our latest Scar Tissue episode, we feature the remarkable journey of Tom Richards, a retired U.S. Navy SEAL Rear Admiral, fondly known as "The Hulk." From his early days at Villanova University to commanding the Naval Special Warfare Command, Richards shares insights into his 30-year military career. Graduating from BUD/S class 55 in 1970, Richards served in pivotal roles, from SEAL T...

In life, we often find our greatest strengths in the face of our deepest challenges. Scar Tissue, the podcast that brings you stories of resilience and triumph, is back with a truly remarkable tale of courage, strength, and the indomitable human spirit. In Episode 7, we have the privilege of introducing you to Connor McKemey, a motivational speaker, mentor, and coach whose incredible journey from...

On Episode 6 on CAVU's ScarTissue Podcast, we turn our spotlight on Ian "Kanga" Cairns, the original power surfer, coach, entrepreneur, and co-founder of World of Waves TV Show and Surfing.com. Born in Eastern Australia, Ian's passion for surfing ignited at a young age, and he honed his skills in the challenging waves of Hawaii when he made the momentous move there in the early...

Wes Spence interviews Sean Poynter in Punta de Mita, Mexico. Originally from Cincinnati, Sean Poynter's family made the move to Florida when he was 10 years old. Shortly afterwards, he picked up surfing. At age 14, he was sponsored by Volcom and traveled internationally as a pro/am surfer with the company. In 2010 he made the transition to Stand-Up Paddling at the professional level. Learn mo...

Wes Spence interviews Jodi Barrett, where she tells us about the defining moments of her life, her persistence, what lead her to Kettlebell Kickboxing, and how she became the successful business owner that she is today.  Learn more about Jodi and her business here: Kettlebell Kickboxing Canada: www.kettlebellkickboxingcanada.com/ KBKB Online Studio: https://kbkbstudio.tv/ Learn more about CAVU Int...

Episode 3 of CAVU's Podcast Scar Tissue features retired Navy SEAL Wes Spence and CAVU International's CEO, Dave Burnham ! Or watch the video on www.youtube.com/c/cavuinternational In this episode, the guys are talking travel, Leadership PRO, CAVU branding, their favorite gadgets, COVID's effect on business, and more. ---------------------------------------------------------- Leader...

In this episode of Scar Tissue, retired Navy SEAL Wes Spence interviews Eddie Lawson, former four-time Grand Prix motorcycle racing World Champion. Nicknamed “Steady Eddie” because of his mental toughness and focus mindset consistently finishing in the points, Wes chats with Eddie and uncovers how he mentally prepared for races, his lessons learned (good & challenges), and look at how he accom...

In our first episode of the Scar Tissue podcast, Wes Spence interviews Lu Lastra in his home in Lake Havasu City, AZ. Lu was born in Cuba, raised in Orange County, and entered the SEAL Teams in 1982 where he served for over 30 years. He is the youngest person ever selected to SEAL Team 6, he’s a world record holding sky diving champion, and he was in the Olympic trials for cycling… so you can imag...