WhatMakesUsFire

Send us Fan Mail On this episode of the podcast I finally sit down and share the ugly, harsh, and hard to hear truth that is my story. However, as difficult as it to tell this story, it is what sparked and help create what is now WhatMakesUsFire.  Here, I am hoping to be what I have asked so many others to be on this show. Open, honest, and "naked" in the truth.  I do this in the hope th...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode of the podcast we have my good friend Joe Short, better/ formally known on social media as VeilPierce.  Joe takes us on a ride with the story of his past and how he managed to grow and learn from it. Diving into his military experience, faith, and personal growth, this mans story is bound to help some who may believe there is no way out. I am very grateful for Joe&...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode of the podcast we have the popular Deputy Dane from social media! He sits down with me and we dive into an array of topics with really no break in-between. If you ever wondered what its like to listen to two guys throwing idea after idea at each other, this is the show for you.  WhatMakesUsFire Family please help me welcome Mr. Deputy Dane, "The Proud Pig&quot...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode of the podcast we have Mr. Nick, better known as "Poppa Bear" or @Poppa_Bear_1.0 on social media. Poppa and I, discuss his 36 years in the fire service and how it has changed for him. He also shares his battle with mental health issues, and how he has found a way to overcome them. Poppa shares his story without hesitation, all in hopes of helping someone...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode of the podcast we have my friend, my brother, Chris U. He is better known to his friends as Umbe. Chris has been a life long friend and brother, with stories to tell. He is a NAVY Veteran, father, a new entrepreneur, and board member of The WhatMakesUsFire Foundation. I invited him on to share his history with us and the battle with his demons. WhatMakesUsFire Fami...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode of the podcast we have Mr. Brandon DeFoure. A career Firefighter and part-time Cop.  Brandon and I talk about what it is like for a young individual, such as himself, to enter into the Civil Service world at a young age, and how it effected him. Since Brandon started in the civil service at such a young age he seems to have a pretty good idea of what to expect, whe...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode of the podcast we have Air Force Veteran, successful business owner, and author, Mr. Bob Taylor. Bob's writing of From Service to Success is a cornerstone of The Patriot Promise™ Foundation, which he founded to help drive down the rate of suicides among veterans and to provide a clear path forward as our warfighters transition into a new mission and new purpos...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode of the podcast we have Mr. Al Wright, better known as @The_Hurtun_Alburton on social media. Al takes us on a crazy ride/ story about his life, and how loving unconditionally can sometimes lead to disaster. He is a suicide survivor, making a change to hopefully make a change in the world. He shares his story in hopes he can help save someone from making the terrible...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode of the podcast, we have a returning guest, Mr. Jason Patton of Fire Department Chronicles and Fire Dept. Coffee. Most know Jason from his YouTube videos highlighting the funny situations we as Firefighters deal with on a daily basis. However, what some may not know, he is a very large voice in the advocacy for mental health within the Civil Service. This episode we...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode of the podcast we have Mr. James M. better known on social media as @ChiefNitro. A retired NAVY Veteran, Chief takes us on a ride with his story of past experiences in the military, with his family, and how he has found a way to work through everything with the most positive outlook on life anyone would be envious of. WMUF Family please help me welcome Mr. Chief Ni...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode of the podcast we have Mr. Brian. Him and I talk about his past life of crime, and incarceration and how he has grown from it. Brian also talks about how mental health played into his choices in life and how he has fought to overcome the damage it created.  Please help me welcome my friend Brian. Support the show www.whatmakesusfire.org Support the show

Send us Fan Mail On this episode of the podcast I have Mr. Shawn L., known for his published book "Veteran Mindset 2.0". A successful podcast "From Struggles To Success" and on his social media platforms as @Sir_Veteranguy. Check out his non profit vetlife4life.com and give him a follow on social media. Support the show by visiting WhatMakesUsFire.org   Support the show

Send us Fan Mail On this episode of the podcast we have avid chef, and life coach Mr. Josh B. Better known on his social media as @TimeoutWithJosh. His story takes us to a perspective of a home schooled child, chef, and contracted military specialist. All of which seem to have contributed in some way, to his mental health issues he faced later on in his life. Josh then takes us through what it was...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode of the podcast we have my friend Mr. David Allen Stone, also known on social media as @DavidAllenStoneMusic.  A currently enlisted ARMY National Guardsman, David sits with me and shares his life experiences that he found had lead him to struggling with his mental health. Having a "shit show" of an experience on his first deployment, to having experienced...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode of the podcast we have Mr. Dylan Gray, better known on social media as @dylangraymusic37.  Dylan joins us on the show to share his story of his past, and how he continues to work through his mental health struggles from it. He has found a passion in music to share his story in hope he can help millions. However, he knows that if it's not going to be a million,...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode of the podcast we have Mrs. Lauren D. Lane, better known as Lo to her friends. Her and I sit and talk about hitting rock bottom and how that is what was needed to start making a change in our lives. Dark humor, finding yourself within the job, and really finding yourself are all things Lo had to figure out for herself, and the journey wasn't all that pleasant....

Send us Fan Mail On this episode of the podcast I have the strong, tenacious, and courageous Mrs. Melissa. Melissa is a Gold Star Wife, losing her husband to cancer believed and proven to have been an effect from the chemicals he was around while he was serving in the US ARMY. She shares the trials and obstacles since losing her husband just over a year ago. She is an advocate for our Military and...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode of the podcast we have returning guests, Mr. and Mrs. Brian and Kendra Ward. Creators, and founders of the 4Ward Project, a project created in the name of their son, Mr. Eric Ward, a veteran who lost his battle with depression and became part of the 22 A Day. Their mission, to bring awareness and support to those within the veteran community and their families, tha...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode we have my friend Tex, better known on his social media as TexasInfidel88. I invited Tex onto the show to share his journey through the crazy thing we call life. Growing up an adopted child, going into the NAVY, then realizing he was suffering from a mental health issue. Tex shares how he manages his mental health, and honestly allows me to challenge his perspectiv...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode of the podcast we have someone that goes without a name. For our purposes and for the show however we will call him Leo, better known on social media as TheGreatLondini. Com. A Marine veteran, and IT guru, Leo takes us through his past and the challenges he faced growing into the man he is today. We dive into a bit of his Military past, and what he has done to over...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode of the podcast we have my friend Billy, better known on social media as Swat.2422.  We discuss his childhood growing up with very little to nothing, and how that became a drive for him to be better than his past.  He discusses how he has found his center, like a lot of us, using social media as an outlet from inside his head. Sharing his story and positive messages...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode of the podcast, we have a returning guest. My friend Pedro, better known on social media as Popz_951. An ARMY service member, and social media influencer, Popz sits down with us and we reflect on this past years ('21) trials and accomplishments. Realizing what impact we have on people can sometimes put a burden on our shoulders. Constantly feeling like we can&...

Send us Fan Mail Annnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnd WE ARE BACK!!!!  What better way to start off the New Year with one of the most high energy people I know. Ms. Nova, better know as Nova. Kayne on her social media accounts.  A former paramedic of 12 years, her and I sit down and hash it out about her childhood, finding her way into the first responder realm of life, and; why the hell...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode of the podcast we have my friend Brian, better known as Detective_Diddy on social media. A detective in the New York area, Brian shares with us all that it is to be a civil service member that investigates crimes against children.  We sit and have the conversation, that at times seems to be a bit uncomfortable. However, he doesn't shy away from it. As a matter...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode of the show, we have Mr. Lu. Better known on social media as JamminLu21, a Latino Veteran who is not afraid to tell you like he sees it. Lu has made a name for himself on social media as an outspoken veteran, pissed at hypocrisy, and standing up for his Battles when they need it. We speak on his past, and how he became the man he is today. Fair warning, he DOES NOT...