MindForce: Mental Fitness, Leadership & Life Stories

By Nathaniel Scheer

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