Mario P. Fields - Sergeant Major (Ret.)
Unarmored Talk
Unarmored Talk is a podcast where people feel safe to remove their armor through real conversations that strengthen how we think and respond to life—reaching listeners worldwide while supporting community impact through Still Serving, Inc. Hosted by Sgt. Maj. (Ret.) Mario P. Fields, the show dives into honest stories, raw emotions, and practical insights that help you grow mentally stronger through authenticity and openness. Stay unarmored, stay authentic, and stay mentally fit. And as always — I’m praying for you all. God bless.
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Mario P. Fields - Sergeant Major (Ret.)
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Jul 6, 2026
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Episodes
Shocking News: "You're Going to be Discharged From the Marine Corps" 23.06.2022 34:36
Send us Fan Mail Dr. Thomas P. Russell, United States Marine Corps veteran and District Elder at Apostolic Grace Temple Church, AZ. recently appeared on the Unarmored Talk podcast. During this interview, Dr. Russell shares the emotions he experienced and thought process he chose when he was informed, he would be discharged from the United States Marine Corps after serving almost 15 years. I believ...
Veteran Turns Grief Into Something Positive 09.06.2022 26:13
Send us Fan Mail Joseph Laudon , US Navy veteran and Founder of Joseph Laudon Consulting, LLC, recently joined Mario P. Fields on Unarmored Talk podcast to discuss how he discovered he was grieving for over 10 years and how he turned his grief into something positive. The leadership advice he provides during this episode can be applied to all industries and is an example of how accurate thinking c...
I Escaped Kyiv, Ukraine: Why Relationships Matter 26.05.2022 37:04
Send us Fan Mail As the situation in Kyiv, Ukraine, became unexpectedly dangerous, Abdulaziz M. Alhamdan made the tough decision to try and escape as quickly as possible. He recently joined Mario P. Fields on Unarmored Talk podcast to share his journey and lessons learned during this challenging and frightful journey. And how relationships were essential to his successful escape. Connect with Abdu...
How I Found Purpose Through Pain: Brainspotting Therapy 12.05.2022 24:14
Send us Fan Mail Unarmored Talk presents Deidre Calcoate . She is a Brainspotting Practitioner, Best-selling Author, Transformational life Coach, Trainer, and Suicide Interventionist. During this episode Deidre joined the host, Mario P. Fields, to discuss how Brainspotting Therapy helped her find purpose through identifying, accepting, and learning how to heal and thrive through painful memories....
From the Marine Corps to NASCAR 28.04.2022 27:06
Send us Fan Mail Josh White is an American professional stock car racing driver. A former Lance Corporal in the United States Marine Corps, he is the second U.S. Marine to compete in a NASCAR national series event. He recently appeared on Unarmored Talk to discuss his journey growing up, during his time in the Marine Corps, and life after. Follow Josh White at Josh White Racing Watch on my YouTube...
"Dad Picked My Husband' - A Tale of Choice and Fate 14.04.2022 24:50
Send us Fan Mail High Performance Psychologist, LinkedIn "Quick Hits" Creator and Facilitator, Dr. Robyn Odegaard , recently appeared on Unarmored Talk. During this episode, she discusses how her dad married her off at 18 years old and the interesting journey that followed. She uses her passion for inspiring, teaching, coaching and storytelling to motivate and inspire people worldwide. D...
Our Son Left College for the Marines: Our Reaction 31.03.2022 27:31
Send us Fan Mail "Mom and Dad, I'm joining the United States Marine Corps." United States Army Veteran, Attorney, Entrepreneur, and Health Coach Sam Crump Sr. appeared on Unarmored Talk to talk about how he and his wife responded to their son's decision to leave college to enlist in the United States Marine Corps. He provided action tips I believe parents can use when respondin...
Wrong Place, Wrong Time, Right Decision: Owning My Past 18.03.2022 37:19
Send us Fan Mail Delyth Matthews, a native of Downton, Great Britain, appeared on Unarmored Talk to talk about how she was unexpectedly assaulted during a military coup as a teenager, "Wrong Place, Wrong Time." And how that experience affected her life until she decided to change her life by accepting and owning her past, "Right Decision." Connect to all of my social media with...
Leadership Through the Eyes of a Corporal 03.03.2022 15:42
Send us Fan Mail Corporal Diana Ortega, United States Marine Corps, appeared on Unarmored Talk to talk about how positive leadership behaviors, demonstrated by legally blind First Sergeant Michael Landry, motivated and inspired her to change her thought process and her approach to responding to challenges while living. Follow Me With 1-Click Support the show Become a Member Today! https://www.yo...
Serving Boldly With Blindness in the U.S. Marine Corps 17.02.2022 21:54
Send us Fan Mail A native of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, First Sergeant Michael Landry, Founder at One Life Clothing, LLC , appeared on Unarmored Talk to talk about how he serves boldly with blindness in the United States Marine Corps, the challenges he chose to overcome, and what inspires him. Follow Me With 1-Click Support the show Become a Member Today! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_M2Kfxb2hN1...
How I Overcame a Life-threatening Eating Disorder: Bulimia 04.02.2022 26:04
Send us Fan Mail Eating disorders can cause considerable damage to your health. Often, people with eating disorders do not get the nutrients their bodies need to stay healthy and function properly. Entrepreneur Kiana Laurin appeared on Unarmored Talk to talk about how she recently overcame the eating disorder, Bulimia, and how to heal from it. Questions or comments, email me at host@unarmoredtalk....
From Active Duty Marine to Civilian Life: The Struggles 21.01.2022 18:53
Send us Fan Mail Marine Veteran, Entrepreneur, Motivational Speaker, and Author Christina Zuniga joins me with her husband, Michael Zuniga , to talk about her military to civilian transition experience. And how her and her husband worked together to overcome the challenges. Thank you to those who have served or currently serving in the United States Marine Corps, United States Navy, United States...
Mom and Unborn Child Left to Die: The Miracle 07.01.2022 25:04
Send us Fan Mail Entrepreneur Susanna Del Carmen explains how her mom’s near-death experience, while pregnant with her, made her believe it was a miracle she was born. And how this miracle inspired her lifelong commitment to help people thrive while living. This episode was created and produced to help people gain a better understanding of how to recognize and take advantage of unexpected opportun...
2021 Holiday Message 21.12.2021 0:31
Send us Fan Mail Mario P. Fields, Unarmored Talk Producer/Host and Nicole Fields, Unarmored Talk Video Editor, take a moment to wish their listeners and viewers Happy Holidays, Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, share and follow me at: . Mario P. Fields - YouTube · Instagram · Facebook · LinkedIn . Unarmored Talk Email me a...
Recon Marine: One of My Toughest Challenges 10.12.2021 19:48
Send us Fan Mail Listen to Staff Sergeant Dustin Dooley , Recon Marine, United States Marine Corps, reflect on how he lived through one of his toughest challenges just before a deployment and how Marines and a Sailor helped him overcome it. This episode was created and produced to help people gain a better understanding of ways to support a teammate when they are personally and professionally stru...
My 8 Year Old Son Died Unexpectedly: How it Affected Me 19.11.2021 31:35
Send us Fan Mail Listen to Tony Lynch , Podcast Host at Memories of Us , reflect on his experience before and after his 8 year old son unexpectedly died. And how his emotions and inaccurate thinking influenced him to plan and almost commit suicide. This episode was produced to help people who are grieving gain a better understanding of the emotions they are experiencing, and with the intent to hel...
14 Died During Exercise Purple Star: A Marine Reflects 22.10.2021 30:15
Send us Fan Mail Listen to Andrew Bryson, a United States Marine Corps (veteran), reflect on his experience when a training mission ended after two United States Marine Corps helicopters collided, just after midnight on May 10, 1996, over Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. This episode is dedicated to the Marines, Soldier, and Sailor who died while training for operations overseas: 1. LtCol. Micha...
Happy One Year Anniversary 08.10.2021 0:55
Send us Fan Mail On October 8, 2020, the first episode was published and the vision of Unarmored Talk became a reality! I am thankful for having the opportunity to host amazing guests, interact with awesome subscribers, and work with wonderful teammates. Unarmored Talk's performance and reach over the past twelve months: +2800 downloads +16,000 YouTube channel views 376 Cities 22 Countries I...
A Botched Surgery Changed Our Faith: Forever 20.09.2021 31:31
Send us Fan Mail Listen to James and Angela Hollon, a United States Marine Corps (veteran) family, Founders at Set Apart Farms , share their experience after James left the military with a traumatic brain injury, adjustment disorder, and post-traumatic stress disorder. And how a botched surgery changed their lives forever. Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, share and follow me at: . Ma...
Living Without Purpose Until One Day 23.08.2021 20:21
Send us Fan Mail Listen to Ben Killoy, a United States Marine Corps (veteran), Founder and Podcast Host at Military Veteran Dad, share his experience living without purpose. And how he overcame feeling guilty, restless, disappointed, lost, and insignificant. Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, share and follow me at: . Mario P. Fields - YouTube · Instagram · Facebook · ...
My Challenge: I Did Not Believe My Leaders Cared 09.08.2021 25:53
Send us Fan Mail Listen to Stephen "BK" Barnett, United States Marine Corps (veteran), Hip-Hop Artist, and Songwriter, share his experience working for people he felt did not care about his personal or professional development. And how this experience motivated him to pursue other talents he possesses. Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, share and follow me at: . Mario P. Fiel...
Diagnosed with Cancer Twice: How it Changed Me 27.06.2021 21:05
Send us Fan Mail A person can be diagnosed with Cancer at any time in their life. Alison "Ali Gomie" Gomez, Cancer Survivor and Social Media Influencer, found this out during basic training at Naval Station Great Lakes and three months after receiving her first diagnosis. Listen to Alison share her experience and how it changed her. Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, share and foll...
Scleroderma: The Reality of Living with it 17.06.2021 26:39
Send us Fan Mail This special episode is dedicated to my little brother, Damian V. Fields, Sr. (11/4/1980 - 6/17/2019), and people affected by Scleroderma; a group of rare diseases that hardens and tightens the skin and connective tissues. Angela Fields, Damian's wife, shares her experience with supporting her husband while he lived with Scleroderma, the impact it had on him, and how she resp...
My Challenge: Watching My Hero Slowly Die 13.06.2021 28:53
Send us Fan Mail Annie Nelson , Author , Keynote Speaker and Founder of American Soldier Network , shares her experience of taking care of her father and mother during her father's final days living. And how she was able to respond vice emotionally react to this life event. Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, share and follow me at: . Mario P. Fields - YouTube · Instagram · ...
Feeling Guilty Because I Survived 06.06.2021 30:50
Send us Fan Mail Have you ever felt guilty you survived an incident where others were injured or killed? Mike Lanpolsaen , Program Manager at Warrior-Scholar Project and Sergeant Major (Ret.) United States Marine Corps, joined me to talk about how multiple overseas deployments and witnessing Marines being injured or killed in combat affected him. Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, share and f...
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