The Collective

On today's episode Shaun and Chance are joined by Sach and Dave for a discussion on suicide and ideation. We talked about our experiences with suicide, how we felt in the moment and some of the things that have helped us through the experiences. Find us on Instagram Shaun - @shauntaylors1 Chance - @mcplburles Dave - @bushwookieapparel Sach - @sach.in.motion #veteran #veteranadvocate #vetshelpi...

On today's episode Shaun and Chance are joined by Steve and Dr. Gino for a discussion on Depression. We talked about how depression affects us and our experiences dealing with it in ourselves as well as helping others. Find us on Instagram Shaun - @shauntaylors1 Chance - @mcplburles Dr. Gino - @doctor_gino_ Steve - @3arrow_tme #veteran #veteranadvocate #vetshelpingvets #followthesapper #ubique...

On today's episode Shaun and Chance are joined by Jason, Seb, and Jason for a discussion on self esteem and worth. We talk about the difficulties in our world that affect our self esteem and how the uniform can determine our worth if we allow it. Find us on Instagram Shaun - @shauntaylors1 Chance - @mcplburles Seb - @slavccmdr Jason - @blackbirdindustries Jason - @jasonsobkowicz #veteran #vete...

On today's episode Shaun and Chance are joined by Jake and Steve for a discussion on the phalanx as an allegory for men's mental health. Find us on Instagram Shaun - @shauntaylors1 Chance - @mcplburles Seb - @slavccmdr #veteran #veteranadvocate #vetshelpingvets #followthesapper #ubique #notweaktospeak #tools #toolbox #podcast #infantry #airborne #pathfinder #jtf2 #specialforces #sniper #sa...

On today's episode Shaun and Chance are joined by Mark and Seb for a discussion on finding hope in times of turmoil. We all struggle, and we all have times that just suck, but there are paths to take that can get us out and they all begin with ourselves. Find us on Instagram Shaun - @shauntaylors1 Chance - @mcplburles Seb - @slavccmdr #veteran #veteranadvocate #vetshelpingvets #followthesapper...

On today's episode Shaun and Chance are joined by Matt for a conversation on lip service. We talk about the dissonance that lip service provides and how spouting pithy statements does not equal taking action. Thoughts and prayers aren't actions and statements of support aren't support. Hope is not a plan of action. Find us on Instagram Shaun - @shauntaylors1 Chance - @mcplburles Matt -...

On today's episode Shaun and Chance are joined by Seb for a conversation about discrimination. We talked about how we discriminate as a society as well as what we can do to mitigate it. The definition of insanity is to do the same thing over and over and expecting a different result. We have to do better personally to see the change as a society, as we are the society. Find us on Instagram Sha...

On today's episode Shaun and Chance are joined by Shane for a discussion on speaking up about our physical and mental health. We talked about community dynamics and how important it is to create the community you want to live in. Develop the bonds you want to grow and seek the trial you need to grow. Find us on Instagram Shaun - @shauntaylors1 Chance - @mcplburles Shane - @shanewenzel #veteran...

On today's episode Shaun and Chance are joined by Terran and Dane for a conversation on disappointment. We talked about points in our life that we felt disappointment or were disappointment in an outcome that we had higher expectations of. Mitigation and management of disappointment is a real time battle but the biggest tool is to continually do you best! Find us on Instagram Shaun - @shauntay...

On today's episode Shaun and Chance are joined by Seb, Tip, and Pat for a discussion on managing your temper. We talked about how to mitigate the effects of anger within oneself and tools to get ahold of your anger. Find us on Instagram Shaun - @shauntaylors1 Chance - @mcplburles Seb -  @slavccmdr  Pat - @tmacsinc Tip - @tipcullen #veteran #veteranadvocate #vetshelpingvets #followthesapper #ub...

On today's episode Shaun and Chance are joined by Seb and Jeff talk about acting and dissonance. We talked about playing characters that are outside ones realm of understanding and how to manage the dissonance between real life and imagination. Find us on Instagram Shaun - @shauntaylors1 Chance - @mcplburles Jeff -  @thejeffbosley  #veteran #veteranadvocate #vetshelpingvets #followthesapper #u...

On today's episode Shaun and Chance are joined by Seb and Jim for a discussion on situational awareness. We talked about a recent incident that Seb had been involved in regarding an attempted child luring and discussed the line between paranoia vs awareness. Find us on Instagram Shaun - @shauntaylors1 Chance - @mcplburles Seb - @slavccmdr Jim - @grande_jimelliott #veteran #veteranadvocate #vet...

On today's episode Shaun and Chance are joined by Matt and Rob for a discussion on how we assist those around us get through tough times. We talk about the feelings of inconvenience and burdening our friends when we are down, but the biggest inconvenience and burden is when we have to get put in a box. Find us on Instagram Shaun - @shauntaylors1 Chance - @mcplburles Matt - @mattpve Rob - @robo...

On today's episode Shaun and Chance are joined by Seb for a discussion on the disconnection of violence from the average citizen. We discuss police use of force and the required training that should be happening in order to best manage the interactions between citizens and police. Find us on Instagram Shaun - @shauntaylors1 Chance - @mcplburles Seb - @slavccmdr #veteran #veteranadvocate #vetsh...

On today's episode Shaun and Chance are joined by Austin for a discussion on his rise on social media. We talked about how he walks the line between funny and appropiate as well as finding things that deserve to be made fun of! Find us on Instagram Shaun - @shauntaylors1 Chance - @mcplburles Austin -  @mandatoryfunday  #veteran #veteranadvocate #vetshelpingvets #followthesapper #ubique #notwea...

On today's episode Shaun and Chance are joined by Terran and Glenn for a discussion on the fact that you don't know what you don't know. We talked about how important it is to understand this fact it is in order to grow and learn. We run into problems when we think we know more than we do and let our Ego drive our leadership style. Find us on Instagram Shaun - @shauntaylors1 Chance - @...

On today's episode Shaun and Chance are joined by Sam for a discussion on meaning and faith. We talked about the difference between just saying "Lest We Forget" and living your life in a way that remembers that sacrifice. Our search for meaning requires us to develop that meaning over time and with experience. Find us on Instagram Shaun - @shauntaylors1 Chance - @mcplburles Sam - @la...

On today's episode Shaun and Chance are joined by Seb for a discussion on the Warriors Way. Shaun had put some of his thoughts down into a point by point description of what he sees as the Way. Seb, Chance and Shaun went through each point to better refine their own understanding. Find us on Instagram Shaun - @shauntaylors1 Chance - @mcplburles Seb -  @slavccmdr  #veteran #veteranadvocate #vet...

On today's episode Shaun and Chance are joined by Seb and Steve for a continuation of the discussion on the Warriors Way. Steve was brought up to speed from the previous day and added his experience to the team. Together they continued the breakdown of each of the seven points within the theme of personal development. Find us on Instagram Shaun - @shauntaylors1 Chance - @mcplburles Seb - @slav...

On today's episode Shaun and Chance discuss the development of the collective. How we have learned, changed, and evolved thorough some of the challenges we have faced. Find us on Instagram Shaun - @shauntaylors1 Chance - @mcplburles #veteran #veteranadvocate #vetshelpingvets #followthesapper #ubique #notweaktospeak #tools #toolbox #podcast #infantry #airborne #pathfinder #jtf2 #specialforces #...

On today's episode Shaun and Chance are joined by Matt for a discussion on the herd and the Stag. We talked about group dynamics and the ability to critically think within the group. The ability to be the lone Stag on the outskirts of the herd can be uncomfortable at times but gives the stag a depth of vision that the herd cannot access. Find us on Instagram Shaun - @shauntaylors1 Chance - @mc...

On today's episode Shaun and Chance are joined by Chad and Fran for a discussion on accepting what is. The concept of acceptance is regularly used in a negative connotation but is more a consistent struggle in life in both positive and negative periods in life. We must not only hold ourselves and those around us accountable for what is but also celebrate and support those around us and ourselv...

On today's episode Shaun and Chance are joined by Zak and Travis for a discussion on fear, failure and the fear of failure. We talk about the fact that failing happens a lot in the dark, outside of the eyes of others when the real hard lesson have to be learned in front of others. "It is not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles, or where the doer o...

On today's episode Shaun and Chance are joined by Chris, Julia, and Jon for a discussion on Coaching and some of the issues surrounding being coached. If you want to be better and level up your life, than you must be ready to pay the price! Find us on Instagram Shaun - @shauntaylors1 Chance - @mcplburles Chris - @coach_chris.lee Julia - @juliashelley Jon - @wireddifferently.co #veteran #vetera...

On today's episode Shaun and Chance were joined by Pat, Gino and Seb for a discussion on the Warrior Ethos. We talked about what it is to be a warrior and the concepts surrounding becoming a warrior in your life. Seeking to get better in all avenues of your life and being willing to fight your emotional state for the goals you set are just the beginning of the path! Get out there and seek your...