The Protectors® with Jason Piccolo

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#97 | Fred Burton | Discussion on Emergency Response Strain Mar 15, 2020

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Fred Burton joined me to discuss the strain on emergency responders, the importance of following directions, and other great points. Fred is an expert in the security and intelligence field.

About Fred: Fred Burton is a former police officer, special agent and New York Times best-selling author. He's served on the front lines of high-profile investigations like the hunt for and arrest of Ramzi Yousef, the mastermind behind the first World Trade Center bombing; the 1988 plane crash of PAK-1 that killed U.S. Ambassador Arnold Raphel and Pakistani President Muhammad Zia-ul-Haq; and the search for Americans kidnapped by Hezbollah in Beirut, Lebanon.

His best-selling books include his personal memoir GHOST: Confessions of a Counterterrorism Agent, Chasing Shadows: A Special Agent's Lifelong Hunt to Bring a Cold War Assassin to Justice, Under Fire: The Untold Story of the Attack in Benghazi and his fourth book, Beirut Rules: The Murder of a CIA Station Chief and Hezbollah’s War Against America.
Burton also consults with Fortune 500 companies on global security developments and how to keep their personnel and business assets around the world safe as Chief Security Officer at Stratfor, a geopolitical intelligence firm. He also serves on the board of the Center for Mass Violence Response Studies and is an active member of the Greater Austin Crime Commission.

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#96 | Tony Blauer | “KNOW FEAR” | Discussion on Controlling Fear Mar 14, 2020

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Tony Blauer joined The Protectors to talk about “knowing” fear and dealing with incredible situations. Tony just found himself in the UK, when the U.S. declared an unprecedented ban on travel.

From Tony’s article,

“I’m in London, England right now teaching. Last night at around 3:30 AM, several people texted me partial info about President Trump’s travel ban. That sure woke me up quickly! Immediately the movie in my mind started…the fear projector began running negative images of chaos, riots, being stranded, within a few seconds my physiology changed to support the dire straits in my mind; shallow breathing, butterflies, I could feel myself starting to sweat. Maybe 30 seconds had passed.

I took a deep breath and acknowledged I was in the fear loop.

Knowing where I was helped everything calm down so I could process what was happening.

I focused on where I was (fear loop) and then, where I needed to be. I looked at the Cycle of Behavior in my mind and saw myself moving towards a plan. As soon as I started identifying options, my physiology started to mirror my mindset - my breathing changed, I sat up more confidently, I shifted from emotional to strategic.”

About Tony: Coach Blauer has been in the martial art, self-defense, defensive tactics and combatives industry for almost four decades and is one of the only Combatives experts who has successfully affected training across all the combat related communities: self-defense, combat sports and the military & law enforcement sector. His research on physiology, mind-set as it relates to confrontation management has influenced over three decades of reality-based martial artists.

Tony on the Web: https://blauerspear.com/

Tony’s Podcast “Know Fear” : https://knowfear.libsyn.com/

Tony’s Online Seminar on “Know Fear” : https://vimeo.com/ondemand/knowfear

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#95 | Mark & Sam | Veterans | The Rock Guns & Accessories Mar 06, 2020

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Mark & Sam joined The Protectors to talk about their service, opening up a successful gun store, and turning firearms into “art”.

About The Rock Guns and Accessories: Founded by a retired US Army Special Forces veteran. Our aim is to provide the best products and services to our customers in order to meet their firearms needs and build a community around the advancement of firearms knowledge.

https://www.therockguns.com/

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#94 | Special Episode | Write, Write, Write | Four Vets Talk Writing A Book Mar 04, 2020

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Ever thought about writing a book? Sometimes the first step is to just write, write, write. Four military veterans sit down and chat about writing a book for the first time. The four of us chat about writing a book for the first time. Special guests Benjamin Breckheimer, Jeremy Harrell, and Michael Legregni. From creating a mindmap, to just writing and not editing, guerilla publishing, tackling our "dark" times, and networking..... Cheers! So, write, write, write, EDIT LATER!
Benjamin Breckheimer. Benjamin is a Combat Wounded Veteran turned mountaineer aiming to become the first Purple Heart Recipient to complete the 7 Summits challenge, facing challenges along the way.
Ben on the web: https://www.benjaminbreckheimer.com/
Ben on The Protectors: https://theprotectors.buzzsprout.com/...
Michael Legregni. Mike is a veteran police of officer and former Marine. Mike owns and operates Veteran Wood Co.
Michael on the web: https://veteranwoodco.com/
Michael on The Protectors: https://theprotectors.buzzsprout.com/...
Jeremy Harrell. Jeremy is a U.S. Army Combat Veteran of Iraqi Freedom. Jeremy was also named 2018 Kentucky Veteran of the Year and was commissioned a Kentucky Colonel in 2019 for the works he’s done for veterans in Kentucky
Jeremy on the web: https://www.veteransclubky.com/
Jeremy on The Protectors: https://theprotectors.buzzsprout.com/...
Jason Piccolo. Jason is a veteran of Op Iraqi Freedom, former Infantry Captain, and has spent the last 20+ years in law enforcement. Jason authored two books and a bunch of Op-Eds. Jason hosts The Protectors.
Jason on the web: https://jasonpiccolo.us/

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#93 | Dr. Kabran Chapek | Author of The Concussion Rescue Mar 03, 2020

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Kabran joined The Protectors to talk about the impact of TBI’s and concussions on the “Protectors” community. I learned a ton during our discussion, especially the effect of diet and exercise to brain health. We also touch on testosterone and other ways to help heal the brain.

About Dr. Kabran Chapek: He has a special interest in the assessment and treatment of Alzheimer’s and dementia, traumatic brain injuries, PTSD, and anxiety disorders. Dr. Chapek is the founding president of the Psychiatric Association of Naturopathic Physicians. He has a five-step BRIGHT MINDS program that has worked effectively on more than 115,000 patients who have come to the Amen Clinics with TBIs. Chapek provides clear and concise instructions on how to help the brain heal faster from inflammation – immediate and comprehensive evaluations, assessing hormone imbalances, correcting structural integrity, brain training, sleep, exercise, and more.
Concussion Rescue: A Comprehensive Program to Heal Traumatic Brain Injury https://www.amazon.com/Concussion-Rescue-Comprehensive-Program-Traumatic/dp/0806540230/

https://www.amenclinics.com/locations/northwest/

https://tbihelpnow.org/the-team

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Clint joined The Protectors again to talk about preparation. Preparation, not panic. In today’s world if you turn on the TV you may feel panicked. Clint provides a great overview of preparation, not just for pandemic panic, but also for dealing with everyday emergencies.

About Clint: Clint Emerson grew up in Saudi Arabia, where his father was a civil engineer for the state oil company Saudi Aramco. He attended high school in North Dallas and enlisted in the Navy in 1994, serving stints in SEAL Team Three and SEAL Team Six, before retiring in 2014. Clint runs a crisis-management consulting company, Escape the Wolf, based in Frisco, Texas.

About the Book: 100 Deadly Skills: Survival Edition, from national bestselling author and retired Navy SEAL Clint Emerson comes the essential guide for surviving today’s emergencies—from navigating in the wild to staying alive in any disaster. These 100 skills, adapted for civilians from actual field experiences of special forces operations, offer a complete hands-on and practical guide to help you survive in the wild no matter the climate or terrain; be prepared for any crisis; and have the critical life-saving knowledge for staying safe in any hostile environment or disaster. Yesterday’s survival guide is no longer relevant. 100 Deadly Skills: Survival Edition is what you need for today’s world, combining survival hacks developed on the battlefield with the low-tech tools you have on hand

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#91 | Alex Nauert | Marine | Combat Veteran | Director at Hershel "Woody" Williams Medal of Honor Foundation Feb 29, 2020

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Alex Nauert joined the Protectors to talk about his work with the Hershel "Woody" Williams Medal of Honor Foundation as their Director of Programs. We talked about Alex's service in the Marines, his work with the Foundation, tattoos, and when he first met Woody after being injured in Afghanistan by an IED.

About the Foundation: The Hershel "Woody" Williams Medal of Honor Foundation is a charitable 501c(3) nonprofit organization that pursues specific endeavors and goals through the vision of Medal of Honor recipient Hershel "Woody" Williams. The Foundation encourages, with the assistance of the American public and community leaders, establishing permanent Gold Star Families Memorial The impact of the Foundation's work helps to raise public awareness about Gold Star Families' enduring sacrifice and the ultimate sacrifice made by their Loved Ones. The Foundation wishes to educate the community about these sacrifices, reminding us all that freedom has not been and is not free.

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#90 | Jeremy Harrell | Veteran | Advocate | Veteran’s Club Feb 26, 2020

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Jeremy joined The Protectors to talk about his career, work with veterans, and Mighty Oaks Warrior Programs. Jeremy is dedicated to the mission of helping veterans and it shows!

About: Jeremy Harrell is a U.S. Army Combat Veteran of Iraqi Freedom. He served honorably for 9 years before getting out of the Army. In 2017, Jeremy founded Veteran’s Club, which is a premier organization in Kentucky that assists thousands of veterans daily in a multitude of ways such as the nationally recognized Equine Therapy Program, Career Transition, Family Outreach Program, Homeless Veteran Housing Program, and Recreational Therapy Programs. Jeremy was also named 2018 Kentucky Veteran of the Year and was commissioned a Kentucky Colonel in 2019 for the works he’s done for veterans in Kentucky. Also, Jeremy serves as a Co-Chair for the Veterans Community Alliance of Louisville (VCAL) to bring organizations together. Jeremy also serves on the Week of Valor planning committee for the Louisville Metro Government as well as the VA Mental Health Summit Planning Committee. Outside of his organization, Jeremy travels with an organization called Mighty Oaks Warrior Program to help struggling veterans in the week-long legacy program in CA, OH, TX, and VA. Jeremy recently signed on as a Community Influencer with the Synergy Project, which bridges the gap and brings the community alongside the Louisville Metro Police Department.

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#89 | Don Bentley | Former FBI & Apache Pilot | Author | Without Sanction Feb 25, 2020

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Don Bentley joined The Protectors to talk about his upcoming book Without Sanction as well as his service as an Apache Pilot and FBI Agent.

About Don: Don Bentley spent a decade as an Army Apache helicopter pilot, and while deployed in Afghanistan was awarded the Bronze Star Medal and the Air Medal with “V” device for valor. Following his time in the military, Don worked as an FBI special agent focusing on foreign intelligence and counterintelligence and was a Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) team member.
https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/authors/2194923/don-bentley

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#88 | Hershel “Woody” Williams | Medal of Honor Recipient | Marine | Iwo Jima Feb 24, 2020

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Honored to have to be joined by Hershel “Woody” Williams on The Protectors. We discussed the Gold Star Families Memorial Monuments and how significant they are for families and friends to heal. We touch on the importance of monuments and end with leadership lessons for a new leader (junior NCO or Officer).

About Woody: Hershel “Woody” Williams was born on a dairy farm in 1923 in Quiet Dell, West Virginia. He enlisted in the United States Marine Corps and served in the Battle of Iwo Jima with the 21st Marines, 3d Marine Division. During the battle, Mr. Williams displayed “valiant devotion to duty” and service above self as he “enabled his company to reach its objective”. Mr. Williams’ actions, commitment to his fellow service members, and heroism were recognized on October 5, 1945, when he received the Congressional Medal of Honor from President Truman at the White House. Mr. Williams is the sole surviving Marine from WWII, to wear the Medal of Honor.

To date, Woody and his foundation are responsible for establishing 60 Gold Star Families Memorial Monuments across the United States with more than 68 additional monuments underway in 45 states. The Foundation continues to grow its reach by being involved in multiple initiatives across the country.

Mr. Williams began his military career with a commitment to country, service members, veterans and families. He continues that commitment through his active engagement with local communities in recognizing and commemorating the service and devotion to duty of our service men and women.

Please support Gold Star Families Memorial Monument and the foundation.

http://hwwmohf.org/index.html

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