The Shadows Podcast

Mike Roderick is a Senior Noncommissioned Officer in the United States Air Force and the Commandant at the Whiteman Airman Leadership School. On this episode, Mike opens up about his troubled childhood. He discusses the abuse, abandonment, and neglect he and his brothers had to deal with while staying with his mother. He also discusses how he was able to overcome the psychological toll those event...

“I will never sit in the shade of the tree I planted.” Scott Ferguson is a military veteran, Managing Director, and host of Time To Shine Today Podcast. Scott has been approached by Oprah Winfrey, Sally Jessy Raphael, and Montel Williams for his story. On this episode, he opens up about his childhood that included his father being killed in Vietnam, being adopted by a military family and eventuall...

Van Lai-DuMone is the founder of WorksmART Advantage, a Creative Strategist and LEAP Coach, and a Tedx and Keynote Speaker. On this episode, Van shares the journey her family took from fleeing South Vietnam with one suitcase and no money in 1975 to San Diego and Camp Pendleton. How did an act of curiosity and another act of kindness, from actress Tippi Hedren enable so many of the refugees to atte...

Angela Winner is a Noncommissioned Officer and Professional Military Instructor in the United States Air Force. She currently teaching at the Little Rock Airman Leadership School. On this episode, Angela opens up about three lessons she picked up on as a child and how those same three lessons took on a whole new meaning after some traumatic life experiences. Angela talks about having a rift with h...

Daniel Harris is a 30-year veteran of the United States Armed Forces. He’s the Founder and CEO of Muddy Boots Leadership and the author of the book, On Guard: The Four Pillars of Leadership. On this episode of the Shadows Podcast, Daniel talks about the transition from the Republic of Liberia to New York at the age of 15. What kind of impact did his High School Biology teach and Vietnam Veteran, M...

Kristen Joy is an actress/model, the founder of Voluptuous Life, and is heavily involved in volunteering with racoon foster care. On this episode of the Shadows Podcast, Kristen talks about going from New Jersey to California at the age of 17. How did she get into acting? She also talks about the highs and lows of Hollywood to include her audition for the role of the Pink Power Ranger, her role on...

“When you name the emotion, you can tame the emotion.” Noble Gibbens is a former emotionally clueless West Point Army Ranger who’s now an emotional intelligence practitioner and corporate emotional intelligence coach. On this episode of Rise From the Shadows, Noble talks about what sparked his emotional growth journey. He discusses what causes emotional knots and how you can give your mind an emot...

The Shadows Podcast, the Chronicles of Jerry Dugan is now available at https://www.theshadowspodcast.com/ Jerry is the host of the Beyond the Rut Podcast. During this episode, Jerry talks about going from aspirations of being a professional musician to joining the U.S. Army. He reflects on his time during the Operation Iraqi Freedom Invasion. Check out the Beyond the Rut Podcast over at https://be...

Steve Gamlin rose from the ashes of failure to achieve great success in his life. Steve Gamlin is the Motivational Firewood Guy, Vision Board Master, Human Punch Up Specialist, and Comedian. He stood on a golf course in a thunderstorm holding his golf club in the sky begging for lightning to strike. Listen to Steve explain why this was a life changing moment for him. He also talks about helping pe...

“Throughout life we experience suffering, but it doesn’t mean we have to stay in it.” Joshua Stewart is a Senior Noncommissioned Officer in the United States Air Force and is currently an instructor at the Enlisted Professional Military Education Instructor Course. He is our second guest on Rise From The Shadows. On this episode he tells us about experiencing traumatic events as a child and words...

”The detour is the path. Be willing to be flexible, agile and pivot because a lot of times the deepest most profound lessons we need to learn aren’t on the path we think we need to go.” - Layne Gneiting Leadership Professor and Global Cyclist, Layne Gneiting joins us this week on the Shadows Podcast and encourages our listeners to pursue your dreams. You can check out this episode at www.theshadow...

Gerome Sapp played college football at Notre Dame and played in the NFL for the Baltimore Ravens and Indianapolis Colts. However, the most impressive things he’s accomplished have not been off the gridiron. Gerome lives a very intentional life. He talks about his upbringings. He talks about handling the pressure of being the #1 high school recruit in the state of Texas. He ultimately picked Notre...

We often live with the weight of others’ expectations. We’re told who we should and shouldn’t be. It could be high academic standards placed on our shoulders by our parents or peer pressure from kids at a young age. We have those periods in our lives when we feel like we’re an outsider, but that can be a wonderful gift. That’s when we get to write our own journey and you can begin to own who you a...

Happy 4th of July! On this special episode, retired Chief Master Sergeant in the United States Air Force, Craig Neri joins the Shadows Podcast. Craig served in the United States Air Force for 29 years. He was the Air Force’s first Manpower, Personnel and Services Senior Enlisted Leader. He was also instrumental in the standup of the United States Space Force. During this episode, Craig shares the...

How do you define what you desire? Brian G. Bachand has an incredible journey unlike any other. Brian completed Seminary School, was selected as the Private Secretary for the Cardinal, and traveled to the Vatican and diplomatic events. He’s interacted with Mother Teresa, Pope John Paul II, and Pope Benedict. Then he resigned to live an authentic life and make a positive impact on the world. His en...

Do you feel like you're at a crossroads in your life?  Casey Berman is the founder of Leave Law Behind, a career coaching program to help attorneys transition out of the law and land “non-law”, alternative careers. However, Casey’s story and episode can appeal to any and everyone who has found themselves stuck and on the wrong path. He encourages our listeners to not play small and be a bigge...

The Shadows Podcast, the Chronicles of Zach Bitter is now available on our NEW WEBSITE https://www.theshadowspodcast.com/ Zach is an endurance athlete and coach, ultramarathon competitor, a three-time National Champion, and the Current 100 Mile World Record Holder. During this episode, Zach not only chronicles his journey, but he takes us inside his preparation and mindset prior to competing. What...

The Shadows Podcast, the Chronicles of Josh White is now available on our NEW WEBSITE https://www.theshadowspodcast.com/ Josh is a Senior Noncommissioned Officer in the United States Air Force and is the host of HeroFront Podcast.   During this candid episode, he talks about his upbringings and why he chose to enlist in the Air Force. Then Josh opens up about the darkest point in his life. He...

Happy Memorial Day! The Shadows Podcast, the Chronicles of Chad Hennings is now available on our NEW WEBSITE https://www.theshadowspodcast.com/ Chad is a military veteran, graduating from the United States Air Force Academy, where he became one of the most decorated college football players in NCAA history. During this episode, he talks about getting selected in the NFL Draft, but still having a m...

The Shadows Podcast, the Chronicles of Dylan Roberts is now available at https://www.theshadowspodcast.com/ Dylan is a recent graduate from the United States Coast Guard Academy with a Commission as a Coast Guard Officer. During this episode, Dylan opens up and shares a very personal story about the night he attempted to take his own life after an argument with his mother during his sophomore year...

The Chronicles of Penelope Jean Hayes is now available at https://www.theshadowspodcast.com/ Penelope is the founder of the Viral Energy Institute, Viralenologist, television personality, and a bestselling author. During this episode, Penelope talks about a life changing moment she experienced that opened her up to energy recalibration and synchronization. She goes in depth discussing her book The...

The Chronicles of Dr. Rob Bell is now available at https://www.theshadowspodcast.com/ On this episode of the Shadows Podcast we welcome a sports psychology and mental toughness coach and author of seven books, Dr. Rob Bell. Dr. Bell went to college as a freshman with aspirations of playing baseball, but during a night of partying he fell off an 80-foot cliff. He had to get craned out of it and was...

The Chronicles of Chad Porter is now available at https://www.theshadowspodcast.com/ On this episode of the Shadows Podcast we welcome an accomplished motivational speaker and coach who’s shared his message with CEO’s, executives, MLB, NFL, and college athletes, corporate conferences, churches, schools, and small businesses. He’s also a best-selling author of “Severed Dreams”, Chad Porter. On June...

The Chronicles of Nikita Koloff is now available at https://www.theshadowspodcast.com/ Nikita is a former professional wrestler turned minister. He is a proud family man, author, host of “It’s Time To Man Up” Podcast, and co-founder of Man Camp. Even if you’re not a pro wrestling fan, this is one of the most fascinating episodes to date. During this episode Nikita discusses: - Being raised by a si...

The Chronicles of Joel Goldeberg is now available at https://www.theshadowspodcast.com/ Joel has over twenty-five years of experience in television developing and maintaining relationships with athletes, coaches, and team management. He’s a member of the Kansas City Royals broadcast team, He’s also a very successful keynote speaker, author, and the host of Rounding the Bases Podcast. Listen to thi...