Straight Talk - Mind and Muscle Podcast

In this captivating episode, former US Police Officer Kirsten Morgan regales listeners with her compelling journey through a distinguished career within the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department.  From her childhood aspirations to her dynamic roles including seven years on the SWAT team and diplomatic protection, Kirsten shares riveting anecdotes and insights. Reflecting on her experiences, Kirs...

A New Zealander based in the USA- just outside of Memphis, Tennessee, shares his journey from the New Zealand SAS (NZSAS) in the 1980’s to establishing a specialized training school for high-end military and law enforcement personnel in the US.  With over 4 decades of experience in teaching and training in the US he spoke about the niche focus of his company on professional Tactical and Breaching...

Barrie Rice NZSAS Addressing the Demons- Through The Dark Times To Live A Better Life Today I spoke with Barrie Rice, former New Zealand SAS Operator, Reality TV star, Movie Advisor and Actor, Author and one of the Original Blackwater Private Military Contractors.  I would like to thank Geoff “Tank” Todd of the https://toddgroup.com/  for connecting us and making this amazing interview happen. The...

“From Marines to Madonna” Todd Fox- Protecting The Most Recognisable Names in The World - Author, Owner, Expert.  www.tourprotection.com In this podcast episode I interview Todd Fox, Executive Security expert, owner of Tourprotection.com and author of:   UNDERPINNING: Foundational Concepts in Force Instruction PROTECTIVE PERSPECTIVE: A Peek Behind the Curtain   PROTECTION for & from HUMANITY: Mode...

Tyler Schwartz- Compound Cowboy IRON THERAPY “ A Strength and Conditioning Coach's Journey to Mental Health, Wellness, and Purpose ” -SHOW UP -WORK HARD -LEARN -EVOLVE In this episode I interviewed Tyler Schwartz, known as Compound Cowboy, about his career as a strength and conditioning coach and his personal battles with mental health after the Military. Tyler shared his experiences with a suicid...

In this episode I spoke with Jeff Gonzales, the best dressed former Navy SEAL I know and Founder & CEO of @tridentconcepts, Author of @concealedcarrymanual Host of @bulletproofworkshop 
 A big thank you to Dr Mike Simpson, former Green Beret who introduced us, and in the show we mention mutual friends, Clint Emerson, Dr Kirk Parsley, Basic Dude Stuff guy- Pat McNamara. Jeff shares his personal exp...

In this episode I had the opportunity to interview Russ Price, a veteran in private security, executive protection, and VIP protection.  Throughout our conversation, Russ shared his extensive experiences in the industry, including his time as a Hong Kong stuntman and his work alongside renowned action movie stars such as Jet Li and Jackie Chan.  During our discussion, we delved into the contrastin...

In this episode, I had the pleasure of interviewing my friend-  Todd Bowler, a Guinness World Record holder for the fastest soft sand burpee broad jump mile.  It was fascinating to hear Todd's journey and how he achieved such an incredible feat and even being able to be present with my son to watch him achieve it!! Todd began by sharing his background in the police force and his time in the Tactic...

Dr. Mike Simpson Husband, Father, Airborne Ranger, Green Beret, EM Physician, BJJ purple belt, host of “The Mind Of The Warrior" Podcast and bestselling author of “Honed: Finding Your Edge As A Man Over 40” shares his journey of starting medical school at the age of 36 and dedicating his life to helping others. He talks about the challenges he faced during this transition and how his military trai...

In this episode, Dale Comstock, former Delta Force operator and Green Beret, shares his diverse experiences in the military, private sector, and Hollywood. He discusses the rigorous training and selection processes in special forces, the importance of physical fitness and nutrition, and the misconceptions surrounding these topics.  Dale and I both share a common bond in that our keen interest in h...

Title:  Ken Stornes Unleashing the Inner Viking: Filling the Void:  Conquering Death Diving,World Records, and Cultivating Mental Health In this captivating episode of the Straight Talk Mind Muscle Podcast, I had the privilege of interviewing Ken Stornes, a remarkable individual who has conquered both the battlefield and the world of extreme sports.  Ken, a former member of the renowned Norwegian...

In this episode, I welcome Jason Swartz, to discuss the relevance of jiu-jitsu training for law enforcement officers. We delve into the limitations of traditional police defensive tactics and the importance of grappling techniques in controlling resisting individuals - safely. Jason is a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Black Belt and former Police Officer of 11 years. During his career he was assigned as a le...

THIS IS THE SEQUEL TO THE MOST WATCHED SHOW  HERE EVER!!  Hang on tight because this is another WILD RIDE!! Bob Keller of www.gamutresolutions.com setup this fun interview with members of his old Delta Force team and it was cleared hot. Without further ado- I Introduce to you AGAIN an Epic show with the finest Delta Force has to offer ( in their words) You can learn more about the crew here: Natha...

"Life is a Sport - A Unique Training Approach" Daniel Palacios, Fitness Trainer

 The Concierge of Calorie Burn
 The Prince of Promotion
 The Duke of Demonstration In this episode- Daniel Palacios reveals the passion behind his training philosophy and promoting equipment and other companies that align with his beliefs in providing his clients with the best tools and resources to enhance their perf...

Mike Sarraille Natural Born LEADER Former Seal Team Officer
World Record Holder, Adventurer "Legacy Expeditions and Folds of Honor: On a Mission to Support Veterans" In this episode, I had the pleasure of welcoming Mike Sarraille - a retired Navy Seal, Entrepreneur, CEO, BestSelling Author and Podcast Host.
But, most of all- Mike is a Proud Leader- not proud in himself - but immensely proud of his...

Sarah Davis Adventurer, Author, Speaker Britain vs The World Today I have the pleasure of welcoming Sarah Davis as my latest guest. Sarah is an incredible adventurer and explorer, and we're going to dive into some fascinating topics today. We start off by discussing Famous British explorers and what inspired Sarah to embark on her own adventures.  She shares with us her first expedition, paddling...

Nick Kush Special Operations EOD 7 Skydives, 7 Continents, 7 Days 2 World Records LEGACY EXPEDITIONS Welcome to another amazing guest- Nick Kush. In this captivating episode of the Straight Talk Mind and Muscle podcast, I’d like  you to meet my guest and friend, who shares his incredible experience with Legacy Expeditions. 
We began with Nick's involvement in starting- and finishing in world recor...

Are you aware of your surroundings?  Do you know how to protect yourself in case of actual danger? In this episode my International guest NOUR ADRA discusses the importance of situational awareness and self-defence for keeping you and our loved ones safe. NOUR, founder of Charlie Mike Concepts, emphasises the need to shorten the gap between stimulus and response, to control one's ego, and to avoid...

“Addicted To The High- A Dangerous Place To Be" Eric Hinman  - Influencer marketer, Hybrid Athlete, Ironman Triathlete, Angel Investor, Fitness, Tech, and Hospitality Entrepreneur.
 
In this episode of the Straight Talk Mind & Muscle podcast, I welcome my guest, fitness social media legend Eric Hinman to discuss his background in sports and fitness, his work in building brands in the health and we...

Today we hear the Story of 29 year Army Special Operations veteran Rick Hogg, who spent time with the 82nd, 7th Special Forces Group and “The Unit”  Tier 1 US Army Special Operations Command. His time ranged from Desert Storm deep into the post-9/11 era.

 Rick spent years as a K-9 handler in the Special Ops community, forging a very strong bond with his dog “Duco” in particular. Rick managed thro...

Joe Keain, Australian Podiatrist of the year Award winner, business owner and runner. 
We discussed various topics related to podiatry and running, including barefoot running, treating younger athletes versus weekend warriors, and Joe's journey from being a podiatrist to a business owner.  From being fired from his first job to becoming a partner in a successful podiatry business, Joe shares his j...

The John Wick Movie franchise has Former CIA and Navy Seal Shawn Ryan to keep it real, and the EXTRACTION  franchise and The Gray Man has Craig "CHILI" Palmer! After 25 years in the military and 17 years in the tier 1 life at “The Unit”  Craig takes us through his incredible journey after retiring in 2014. 
From Shot Show, to  working with Kyle Lamb at Viking Tactics  and then onto meeting Directo...

Greg Thompson, creator of SocP, Inventor, "What It's Like to Teach Special Forces Soldiers How To Fight" So I just finished the show with Greg, absolute warrior gentleman. It's a long 2 part listen - so strap in.  Greg has trained special operations soldiers for over a decade now, trained federal and law enforcement for over two decades, and it was an absolute pleasure to have him on.

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What an interesting conversation I had with Jason, who runs the brilliant project over at SWAMPFOXTACTICS.COM

 Jason has been involved in martial arts from when he was a young boy growing up in his Dad’s dojo - progressing on to adult life and then to later  joining the military. In fact Jason met his wife at Basic Training in the Air Force reserves  and went on to being deployed operationally in...

It was refreshing to speak with Michael tonight- his online video content is both inspiring and educational.

 From his Kung Fu beginnings as a child to a lifelong journey of Human Development, he has constantly experimented on himself and now has that pinnacle of sweet spots in Mind, Body and Spirit. Encompassing the teachings of people like Patrick Mckeown, Prof Andrwe Huberman and Dr Shawn Bake...