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Welcome to MindForce: Mental Fitness, Leadership, and Life Stories.
Hosted by Nate Scheer.
MindForce explores the power of faith, resilience, and personal growth through real conversations and lived experience.
Each episode dives into stories of leadership, healing, and navigating adversity with purpose. Through honest dialogue and biblical perspective, Nate connects with guests who have overcome challenges, built mental strength, and found meaning in the mess.
Whether you serve in the military, work in ministry, or are simply trying to lead yourself and others well, MindForce encourages you to lead with heart, live with hope, and grow through every season.
The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are solely those of the individual participants and do not reflect the official policy or position of the United States Air Force, the Department of Defense, or any other agency of the United States Government.
Intro and outro music by Jason Gilzene, GillyThaGoat.
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What If Your Next Breakthrough Feels Like Panic w/ Natasha Skolny
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May 06, 2026 |
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Resilience Without The Tough Guy Act w/ Omar Ritter
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Apr 29, 2026 |
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Organized Life, Clear Mind: How To Build Systems That Beat Clutter w/ Takilla Combs
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Apr 22, 2026 |
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How To Stop Your Brain From Micromanaging You w/ Kevin Gazzara
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Apr 15, 2026 |
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Early Church History Shows Why Truth Still Matters Today w/ Paul Pavao
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Apr 08, 2026 |
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How Intentional Design Shapes Your Life And Faith w/ Caleb Matthew
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Apr 01, 2026 |
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What Exile Taught Us About Identity, Family, And Courage w/ Dr. Liz Matney
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Mar 25, 2026 |
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Stop Calling It Busy; Your Calendar Knows You’re Lying w/ Scott Maderer
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Mar 18, 2026 |
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How A Wake-Up Call Sparked Purpose-Driven Leadership And Community w/ Holly Porter
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Mar 11, 2026 |
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Design A Life You’d Be Proud To Be Remembered For w/ Rabbi Daniel Cohen
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Mar 04, 2026 |
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How To Sleep Well: Fix Insomnia with Scripture & Neuroscience w/ Benjamin Long
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Feb 25, 2026 |
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Stop Letting Algorithms Live Rent-Free In Your Head w/ Ravinder Taylor
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Feb 18, 2026 |
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What Changes When You Start Telling Yourself The Truth w/ Ken Miller
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Feb 11, 2026 |
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If Your Nervous System Had A To-Do List, “Breathe” Would Be First w/ Sharon D. Brown
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Feb 04, 2026 |
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Turns Out Your Team Doesn’t Need Cabo, Just Breathing And A Dad Joke w/ Nicole Van Valen
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Jan 28, 2026 |
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Rewrite The Script: From Self-Sabotage To Self-Mastery w/ Albert Bramante
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Jan 21, 2026 |
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Banjo, Boardrooms, And Beating Blockbuster With Better Basics w/ Jim Bramlett
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Jan 14, 2026 |
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What Should Christians Be Aiming For in 2026? w/ Sydney Sullivan
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Jan 07, 2026 |
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Resilience, Faith, And High Performance w/ Grace Redman
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Dec 31, 2025 |
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The Mirror Test: Are You Someone You Would Follow? w/ Joe Bogdan
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Dec 24, 2025 |
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Inside The Hidden Toll Of Drone Warfare And The Fight For Mental Health w/ Tanner Yackley
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Dec 17, 2025 |
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Luck Didn’t Do The Dishes, Perseverance Did. Quiet Choices Turn Almost into Done w/ Andy Campbell
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Dec 10, 2025 |
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Resilience Is Built On Sleep, Sunlight, And Self-Talk w/ Karen Andrews
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Dec 03, 2025 |
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How Knowing The Holy Spirit Heals Shame And Restores Identity w/ Carrie Ann
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Nov 26, 2025 |
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Jesus Loves You And Your Therapist, Too w/ Pastors Steve Campbell and John Wilson
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Nov 19, 2025 |
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How A Fentanyl Accident Sparked Sobriety, Healing, And Financial Legacy w/ Sophie White
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Nov 12, 2025 |
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How Intentional Growth, Practical Innovation, And Better Decisions Transform Your Life And Team w/ Robert Rivers
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Nov 05, 2025 |
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No, You’re Not A Chicken: What Hypnosis Really Does w/ Victoria Gallagher
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Oct 29, 2025 |
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Kijuan Amey: Losing Sight, Finding Direction: A Veteran’s Journey To Redefine Progress
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Oct 22, 2025 |
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Carrots on Tacos, Beer on ATVs, and Other “Normal” Things w/ Chris Harmer
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Oct 16, 2025 |
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If science maps the stars, who set the sky? w/ Sydney Sullivan
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Oct 08, 2025 |
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How journaling, compassion, and honest words helped Anhtuan move from suicidal ideation to creative life and community
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Oct 01, 2025 |
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Beyond Labels: One Woman's Journey to Reclaim Her Mental Health w/ Dr. Azi Jankovic
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Sep 24, 2025 |
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Finding Wholeness: A Journey Through Faith, Self-Care, and Purpose w/ Aprill Williams
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Sep 17, 2025 |
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Complex Problems Need Complex Thinkers: Finding Clarity When There Are No Easy Answers w/ Daniel Hulter
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Sep 10, 2025 |
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From Being Kidnapped Three Times to Life Coach: A Journey of Healing and Empowerment w/ Cheyenne Zoelle
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Sep 03, 2025 |
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Beyond the Battlefield: Finding Purpose After Service w/ Deny Caballero
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Aug 27, 2025 |
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The Inner Journey: Navigating Life with a Rare Disease w/ Chris Anselmo
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Aug 20, 2025 |
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Deliver Books, Not Just Mail: Life Lessons from a Postal Carrier w/ Mark Sanborn
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Aug 13, 2025 |
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Your Mind Matters: Building Resilience in High-Pressure Military Environments w/ JoAnne Bass
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Aug 06, 2025 |
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Fractured Skull to Trauma Therapist: A Story of Resilience w/ Daniel Gospodarek
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Jul 30, 2025 |
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Balancing Branding, Health, and Family in the Modern World w/ Zach Colman
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Jul 23, 2025 |
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Deaf and Determined: Kellina Powell's Journey Through Sound and Silence
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Jul 16, 2025 |
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Healthcare Reform, Purpose, and Giving: A Conversation w/ Mike McLain
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Jul 09, 2025 |
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Mental Fitness: Breaking Free from the Stigma w/ Sam Stephens
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Jul 02, 2025 |
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Overcoming Anxiety: One Man's Journey from Darkness to Light w/ Ondra Němčík
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Jun 25, 2025 |
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Stop Chasing Other People's Dreams and Find Your Own Happiness w/ Ernest Wood
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Jun 18, 2025 |
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Your Mind is Your Foundation: Why First Responders Need Meditation w/ Josh Grandinetti
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Jun 11, 2025 |
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The Teenage Entrepreneur: Building a Business and Spreading Happiness w/ the Utesch's
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Jun 04, 2025 |
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The 97% Success Rate: How Dr. Rob Kelly Transforms Lives Through Neuroscience
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May 28, 2025 |
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God Found Me in a Mexican NICU: A Micro Preemie Story w/ Brian Heilig
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May 21, 2025 |
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When Kindness Catches You Off Guard: The Science Behind Compassion w/ Teresa Ramirez
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May 14, 2025 |
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Beyond Silence: The Journey to Better Mental Health for Men w/ Solomon Richberg
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May 07, 2025 |
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Mental Fortitude: Sharon Riddle on Navigating Entrepreneurship, Motherhood, and Life's Fires
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Apr 30, 2025 |
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Healing Beyond Trauma: Uma Patil's Journey to Wholeness
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Apr 23, 2025 |
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Reinvention at Any Age: Anne Alexander-Seder's Inspiring Journey
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Apr 16, 2025 |
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The Door Is Always There: Dallas Collis on Reimagining Your Life
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Apr 09, 2025 |
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The Art of Being You: Acting, Singing, and Storytelling with Megan Murphy
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Apr 02, 2025 |
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Mind, Body, Heart: The ADHD Connection w/ Olivia Rose
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Mar 26, 2025 |
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Discovering Self-Love Through a Rare Disease w/ Allie Jones
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Mar 19, 2025 |
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Stop People-Pleasing! Embrace Your Worth w/ Nadia Hagen
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Mar 12, 2025 |
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Unlocking Potential: A Journey to Health and Happiness w/ Nathan Francis
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Mar 05, 2025 |
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Innovative Travel Marketing: Esther Akinsola on Resilience, Storytelling, and Building Authentic Connections
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Feb 26, 2025 |
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Embracing Life's Journey: Risa August on Advocacy, Resilience, and Cultural Exploration
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Feb 19, 2025 |
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Embracing Authenticity: Becca Stackhouse-Morson on Financial Waffleology, Personal Growth, and Navigating Life's Transitions
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Feb 12, 2025 |
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Embracing Career Change: John Tarnoff on Intuition, Networking, and Discovering Your True Calling
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Feb 05, 2025 |
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Nurturing Change: Josh Nolan on Regenerative Agriculture, Low-Carb Living, and Self-Publishing Insights
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Jan 29, 2025 |
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Strengthening Family Bonds: Mama Mavel on Video Games, Empathy, and Family Connections
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Jan 22, 2025 |
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Transformative Leadership: Brig Gen (Ret.) John "Dragon" Teichert on Innovation, Priorities, and the Power of Prayer
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Jan 15, 2025 |
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Proactive Mental Fitness: PJ Aubrey on Overcoming Stigma, Embracing Resilience, and Cultivating Mindset Habits
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Jan 08, 2025 |
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Understanding Neurodiversity: Erik Taylor on ADHD, Autism, and Building Empathy Through Shared Experiences
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Jan 01, 2025 |
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Redefining Balance: Seat 41A on Work-Life Myths, Mental Fitness, and Battling Imposter Syndrome
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Dec 25, 2024 |
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Overcoming Health Crises: Jack Glennon on Resilience, Authentic Leadership, and Emotional Intelligence
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Dec 18, 2024 |
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Demetrius Pagan's Journey: Bridging Military Rigor with Compassionate Support
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Dec 04, 2024 |
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Harnessing Resilience: Troy Fontana on Overcoming Adversity, Perspective Shifts, and Finding Joy
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Nov 20, 2024 |
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Rising from the Ashes: Mariah Pettry on Overcoming Addiction, Embracing Healing, and Building Healthy Relationships
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Nov 06, 2024 |
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Navigating Life's Twists: Gregory Taylor on Stoicism, Career Shifts, and Personal Growth
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Oct 23, 2024 |
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Transformative Fitness: Joe Rodonis on Career Transitions, Mental Resilience, and Holistic Health
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Oct 09, 2024 |
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Breaking the Silence: Clifton Hanson on Suicide Awareness, Moral Injury, and Healing in the Military Community
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Sep 25, 2024 |
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The Power of Vulnerability: Jason Lookabaugh’s Insights on Leading with Heart
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Sep 11, 2024 |
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Transforming Leadership: Dan McKay on Shifting Mindsets, Emotional Hurdles, and Genuine Growth
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Aug 28, 2024 |
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A Journey to Empowerment: Courtney Carini on ADHD Diagnosis, Media Advocacy, and Overcoming Stigma
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Aug 14, 2024 |
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Unlocking Resilience: Leadership, Mental Toughness, and Personal Growth with CMSgt Joey Meininger
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Jul 31, 2024 |
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From Battlefield to Business: Hope Skibitsky on Military Transition, Mentorship, and Civilian Success
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Jul 17, 2024 |
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Authentic Living: Dr. Fred Moss on the Power of Genuine Communication and Vulnerability
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Jul 03, 2024 |
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Military Leadership and Healthcare Synergy: Colonel Gloria Walski on Adaptability, Resilience, and Excellence
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Jun 19, 2024 |
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From Air Traffic Control to Advocating Inclusion: Marcus Levias on DE&I's Role in Shaping Resilient Work Cultures
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Jun 05, 2024 |
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Mastery of Resilience: SERE Specialists Micah Gillette and Steven Drakes on Surviving and Thriving
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May 22, 2024 |
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Resilience in the Ranks: Josh White's Insights on Community, Gaming, and Overcoming Life's Obstacles
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May 08, 2024 |
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Life Lessons from the Recruiting Trail with Michael Runyan
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Apr 24, 2024 |
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The Connection of Workplace Culture and Mental Wellness with Shannon Sutton
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Apr 10, 2024 |
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Strategic Partnerships and Popcorn Machines: Beavers and Matt on the Art of Air Force Contracting
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Mar 27, 2024 |
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Embracing the Waves of Grief: A Journey of Loss, Resilience, and Mental Fortitude with My Mother
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Mar 13, 2024 |
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Guardians of the Silent Watch: Emma Stonehill on Life as a Missileer and the Pursuit of Mental Balance
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Feb 28, 2024 |
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Resilient Minds: SMSgt (Ret.) Maurice Arnold on the Power of Mental Fitness in Military Life and Beyond
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Feb 14, 2024 |
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Mindscapes and Frontlines: Lt Col Emily Grace on the Intertwining Paths of Psychology and Military Service
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Jan 31, 2024 |
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Russell Lewis: Inspiring Change from Gang Life to Mental Health Activism
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Jan 17, 2024 |
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Navigating the Skies: Unmasking the Demanding World Of Air Traffic Control with Scott Formiller
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Jan 03, 2024 |
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Power Couple Wisdom: Larry and Holly Jones on Thriving through Love, Life, and Learning
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Dec 20, 2023 |
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MSgt John Reeves: A Story of Service, Health, and the Lab Tech Life
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Dec 06, 2023 |
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Leading with Authenticity and Empathy: The Shogun Chief Ronnie Woods' Guide
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Nov 22, 2023 |
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Capt Holly Jones Unveils the Chaplain's Perspective: Mental Health and More
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Nov 08, 2023 |
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Nicholas Jenkins on Empowering Mental Fitness through Creativity and Nature
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Oct 25, 2023 |
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Lt Hunter Dabbs - The Flight from Food Service to Air Force Public Affairs
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Oct 11, 2023 |
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Navigating Chaos: Larry Jones on Military Mental Health
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Sep 27, 2023 |
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Strength, Vulnerability and Most Importantly Success! - Insights from Colonel (Ret.) Robert Swanson
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Sep 13, 2023 |
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Lt Chanel Meadows - 41A - Medical Service Corps (MSC) Officer
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Aug 30, 2023 |
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Laura - Paper Plates of Resiliency
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Aug 16, 2023 |
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Pilot Episode - The Why
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Aug 09, 2023 |