Behind The Shield

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Neville Johnson - Episode 566 Jan 22, 2022

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Neville Johnson is a native South African, British Army veteran and author. We discuss growing up during apartheid, his journey into the British military, Northern Ireland, contracting, transitioning out, catharsis through poetry and so much more.

Sebastien Lavoie - Episode 565 Jan 20, 2022

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Sgt Maj Sebastien Lavoie is a retired commanding officer in the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, use of force expert and elite tactical athlete. In this second conversation we discuss the medical event that could potentially take one of his legs, the physical and mental rehab journey, jiujitsu, his incredible mindset, deploying to Haiti and so much more.

Richard Browning - Episode 564 Jan 17, 2022

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Richard Browning is a former oil trader, Royal Marine Reservist and the founder of Gravity Industries. We discuss British education, the impact of losing his father as a child, military service, what affects petrol prices, challenging science, the military and first responder applications of his jet suit and so much more.

Mike And Danielle - Episode 563 Jan 16, 2022

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Mike Salemi and Danielle Cook Kawash are wellness coaches and the founders of First In Wellness. We discuss the impact of the last two years on the first responder communities, the power of breath, nutrition, supplementation, kettlebell training, their new 90 Day Resilience and Fitness programs and so much more.

Erik Paulson - Episode 562 Jan 13, 2022

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Erik Paulson is a former Shooto world champion and renowned catch wrestling coach. We discuss his journey into the martial arts, Jeet Kune Do, weapons, training the tactical professions, his time in the stunt industry, coaching the older martial artist and so much more.

Frank Wright - Episode 561 Jan 11, 2022

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Frank Wright was one of the original Marine Raiders who fought on both Guam and Iwo Jima in WWII. We discuss his journey into the Marines, special forces selection, hand to hand combat, facing banzai attacks, his powerful mental health story, writing his book and so much more.

Johnny McLaughlin - Episode 560 Jan 08, 2022

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Johnny McLaughlin is a veteran firefighter and one of the early Crossfit athletes and coaches. We discuss his time as a lineman, responding to Hurricane Andrew, his journey into the fire service, his first Crossfit workout, training the tactical athlete, the evolution of Crossfit, mental health and so much more.

Kathryn Walker - Episode 559 Jan 05, 2022

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Kathryn Walker is a former ER and ICU Nurse and current CRNA and the CEO of Revitalist Lifestyle and Wellness. We discuss the powerful story that inspired her journey into medicine, ICU psychosis, the mental health epidemic, the healing power of Ketamine, IV vitamin therapy and so much more.

Sean Lake - Episode 558 Jan 03, 2022

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Sean Lake is a former professional snowboarder, extreme sports manager and the co-founder of BUBS Naturals. We discuss his journey into winter sports, his lifelong friendship with Navy SEAL Glen Doherty, Glen's heroism defending American diplomats in Benghazi, how Glen's death inspired an alturistic supplement company and much more.

Derek Robinson - Episode 557 Jan 02, 2022

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Derek Robinson is a veteran firefighter and the author of "Continue". We discuss his early life, finding solace in swimming, lifeguarding in Australia, his journey into the fire service, his powerful mental health story, catharsis through writing and so much more.

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