The Resilient Warrior Nation

In this deeply powerful episode of Resilient Warrior Nation, host Mike Morgan sits down with Rob Bailey, a retired Green Beret and former law enforcement officer, to explore his incredible journey from childhood trauma and military service to PTSD recovery through electronic dance music (EDM). Rob opens up about his lowest point—solitary confinement in Leavenworth—and how unexpected healing came f...

What happens when a Navy SEAL’s story unlocks years of buried trauma in a veteran cop? Welcome to Resilient Warrior Nation, where former first responder Mike Morgan shares an unfiltered, emotional conversation with martial arts master and tactical expert Sifu Alan Baker. From battling PTSD and trauma to building elite defensive training systems for law enforcement and military, this episode dives...

He Survived War, PTSD, Divorce, and Found His Purpose — In this powerful episode of Resilient Warrior Nation, Mike Morgan sits down with Navy veteran and former police officer Robert Wheeler. Rob opens up about his journey through military hazing, PTSD, losing his career, divorce, and even the tragic call of a suicide on duty. But this isn't just a story of pain — it's a story of transformation. R...

In this powerful episode of the Resilient Warrior Nation podcast, host Mike Morgan sits down with Navy SEAL veteran Rob Sweetman to unpack the hidden toll of PTSD, TBI, and sleep disorders in the military and first responder communities. Rob shares his emotional journey from active duty SEAL Team 7 to battling PTSD and discovering the critical link between sleep and mental health after the tragic...

In this powerful episode, Mike sits down with former Green Beret Roy Anderson to explore his journey from a troubled childhood to becoming a decorated military veteran. Roy opens up about his time on the battlefield, the psychological toll of war, and how trauma followed him home. The episode dives deep into Roy's healing process through psychedelic-assisted therapy, offering insight into PTSD, me...

n this deeply powerful episode, Mike speaks with retired NYPD officer Pasquale Sementilli, who courageously opens up about the childhood sexual abuse he endured at the hands of a neighbor. Pasquale shares how the trauma shaped his mental health, relationships, and life as a whole — even as he served in law enforcement. He details his emotional healing journey, including the moment he chose to forg...

In this powerful and heartfelt episode, Mike sits down with Kenny Mitchell Jr., a retired Fire Department Lieutenant with 23 years of service in Virginia Beach and Chesterfield, VA. Kenny opens up about the highs and lows of his long firefighting career, from serving on Peer Support teams to the unimaginable personal tragedy of losing his wife at a young age—and raising his 7-year-old daughter alo...

Healing Trauma After the Badge with Bill Treadwell – In this powerful episode, Mike sits down with former Atlanta Police Officer Bill Treadwell to explore the personal and professional journey that led him from the trauma of the streets to a path of deep healing. Bill opens up about his childhood, his love for flying helicopters, and his time serving with the Atlanta Police Department. But most im...

This week, Mike sits down with Aaron Suozzo, a retired SWAT Police Officer with an incredible story of transformation. From his early life and formative childhood experiences to the intense demands of a law enforcement career, Aaron opens up about the high-stakes world of SWAT, including Officer Involved Shootings (OIS) and the toll it took on his mental health. It's a raw, honest conversation tha...

In this powerful episode, Mike sits down with Chris “Kable” Martinez, a former Army Ranger and retired 24-year police veteran. Chris opens up about his tough upbringing, his time in the military, and his intense law enforcement career, which included years as a full-time SWAT operator. With raw honesty, he recounts the silent battles he faced—most notably with PTSD and substance abuse—that eventua...

Welcome back to Resilient Warrior Nation with your host Mike Morgan. In this powerful episode, we sit down with Gwen Grimes—an Alaskan trailblazer, first responder, and survivor who has lived a life of relentless service and grit. Gwen began her journey as the first EMT in the remote village of Point Hope, Alaska, later becoming a firefighter/medic and eventually a police officer. But her path too...

In this powerful episode of Resilient Warrior Nation, host Mike Morgan welcomes Matt Domyancic—a man whose life has been anything but ordinary. A medically retired police officer, former SWAT operator, strength coach, and spiritual guide, Matt has spent decades on the front lines—on the streets, in the gym, and deep in the lives of first responders and veterans seeking healing. Matt holds not one,...

Today Mike speaks to Dennis Pishock, a 20+ year veteran of both the Fire AND Police Department's. Dennis has written a book called "Demons and Angels" which details his personal journey as a 1st Responder, including his ability to process devastating incidents of death and trauma. They discuss the need to process the traumatic things that are experienced on a daily basis by 1`st responders and, SA...

n today's episode, Mike speaks to Carissa and Andrew Pearson, the Executive Producer and actor playing the main character, Barney Griffith, respectively in the horror movie, "A Soldier's Descent". We speak about the origination of the movie, the process of "crowdsourcing" to finance its cost and the plot itself. The movie follows the story of the main character, a military veteran returning from w...

Today Mike speaks with Doug White, an USAF Veteran, as well as a retired 25 yr Police Officer. We discuss Doug's military and police service, Trauma, Healing, growth, identity and the true power in sharing your story! We also discuss Doug's book, "Hiding in Plain Sight: The Truth about trauma, Service and the way forward". ______________________________________________________________ IG: tell_thi...

This week Mike speaks to Daniel Carcillo, a former NHL hockey player and 2 time Stanley Cup winner about his NHL career, the lasting effects of the concussions that he suffered throughout his career, as he thoroughly earned the nickname "CAR BOMB"! Dan speaks about his post career struggles where he suffered from traumatic brain injuries, compromised mental health and a diagnosis of pre-dementia a...

This week Mike speaks to Heather Perkins, a licensed Clinical Mental Health counselor, licensed Clinical Addiction Specialist, and an Emergency Responder and Public Safety Certified Clinician. Heather has dedicated her entire career to work with military veterans and 1st responder's. We speak in depth about the trauma's that our vets/1st responder's face on a daily basis and the devastating effect...

Angel Cortes’ story is one of resilience, sacrifice, and transformation. In this episode, I sit down with Angel Cortes, a former Army Ranger who served in both Afghanistan and Iraq. Angel opens up about his tough childhood, where hardship and struggle led him down the path of gang life. But instead of letting his past define him, he found discipline and purpose in the military. We dive deep into h...

In this powerful episode, Mike Morgan speaks with Lyndsay McCall Long, a former police officer from Tempe, AZ, who survived being shot three times in the line of duty. Lyndsay shares the harrowing details of that day, her long journey of physical recovery, and the ongoing process of mental healing. She dives into the hidden challenges first responders face and how resilience, peer support, and men...

Today Mike speaks with Lyndsay McCall Long, a former police officer with the Tempe, AZ. police department who was shot (3) times in the line of duty in 2018. Lyndsay discusses the circumstances surrounding the shooting, her subsequent physical healing journey, and the ever important mental healing journey which is much longer and frankly, one that continues to this day. Lyndsay's story will highli...

In this episode, I sit down with Jimmy Watson, a man who has lived more lives than most could imagine. From his time as a Marine to becoming a Navy SEAL, then working as a Blackwater military contractor, and finally stepping into the high-stakes world of business as John McAfee’s CEO—his journey is nothing short of unbelievable. Jimmy opens up about the intense moments on the battlefield, the adre...

Sergei Alexi’s story is one of resilience, transformation, and humor. From immigrating to the U.S. as a child to facing deep personal losses, Sergei has had to navigate life’s toughest challenges alone. Now, as the co-founder of 50% Natty—a wildly popular apparel and supplement brand known for its hilarious gym culture skits—he has turned his struggles into inspiration. In this episode, Sergei sha...

In this deeply personal episode, I had the honor of sitting down with Eric Castor, a former Air Force Pararescueman (PJ) whose life was forever changed by the traumatic events of the 1996 Khartoum Towers bombing in Saudi Arabia. Eric’s story is one of unimaginable loss, survival, and, ultimately, healing. He shares how he witnessed the loss of 19 service members and was himself caught in a blast t...

This week on the show, I sit down with former Navy F/A-18E Pilot Kegan “Smurf” Gill, who survived the fastest ejection in Naval Aviation history—695 mph, just two seconds before his jet crashed into the Atlantic Ocean. Kegan walks us through the traumatic aftermath of that moment and his incredible journey to heal his body, mind, and soul. His story of survival is nothing short of jaw-dropping, an...

In this inspiring episode of the Resilient Warrior Nation Podcast, we sit down with Matias Ferreira, an immigrant from Uruguay who embodies resilience, courage, and determination. Driven by the pursuit of the American Dream, Matias joined the U.S. Marine Corps, where he served with honor. While deployed in Afghanistan in 2011, his life changed forever when he stepped on an IED, resulting in the lo...