Behind The Shield

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Tyler Gaddy - Episode 546 Dec 07, 2021

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Tyler Gaddy is a veteran firefighter and yoga instructor. We discuss his journey into the fire service, fulfillment, his mental health story, finding yoga, foundation training and much more.

Joe Lowrey - Episode 545 Dec 04, 2021

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Joe Lowrey is a Green Beret Veteran and the co-founder of United Wings of Liberty. We discuss his journey into the military, special forces selection, surviving a near fatal head wound, his incredible mental and physical rehabilitation journey, creating a non-profit and so much more.

Rachel Vickery - Episode 544 Dec 02, 2021

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Rachel Vickery is a former Team New Zealand gymnast turned performance coach. We discuss her journey into gymnastics, the parallels between sporting and tactical athletes, abuse in sport coaching, breath and stress, performing under pressure and so much more.

Ben Wadham - Episode 543 Nov 29, 2021

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Ben Wadham is a Royal Marine Commando veteran, Physical Training Instructor and coach. We discuss his journey into the military, the true cost of war, training elite tactical athletes, transitioning out, his mental health road, refinding purpose, the healing power of community, altruism and so much more.

London Papamichael - Episode 542 Nov 28, 2021

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London Papamichael is a fitness trainer based in LA. We discuss living in Cyprus, witnessing the grip of addiction on his mother, feeling unfulfilled in the business world, pursuing his mentor, coaching elite athletes and much more.

Knocko Nolan - Episode 541 Nov 24, 2021

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Knocko Nolan is a law enforcement veteran who has worked for both NYPD and LAPD, serving in multiple specialized roles. We talk about his journey into policing, his powerful 9/11 story, gangs, prostitution, the war on drugs, corruption, mental health, jiu jiutsu and so much more.

Kendra Fisher - Episode 540 Nov 22, 2021

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Kendra Fisher is a former Canadian national ice hockey team member and current firefighter. We discuss her childhood mental health struggles, finding solace on the ice, being forced to give up her dream position, finding the correct diagnosis, her journey into the fire service and so much more.

Mark Matzeldelaflor - Episode 539 Nov 20, 2021

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Mark Matzeldelaflor is a Navy SEAL and the founder of Guardian Grange. We discuss his journey into the military, how veterans struggle with transitioning out, plant medicine, the power of local farms, creating purpose through farming and so much more.

Dr Eric Goodman III - Episode 538 Nov 17, 2021

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Dr Eric Goodman is a chiropractor, author and the creator of the movement practice Foundation Training. In this third conversation, we discuss proactive measure to boost immunity holistically, the cannabinoid system, the healing potential of cannabis, movement in infants and so much more.

Mike Simpson II - Episode 537 Nov 16, 2021

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Dr Mike Simpson is a Special Forces veteran, Emergency Medicine physician and SWAT Medic. In this second conversation, we discuss his new book "Honed", forging longevity in the tactical athlete, testosterone, Afghanistan and so much more.

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