The Snack Nine

Latest Episodes:

#194 Train In Chaos with NY Giants Coach Sean Spencer Feb 03, 2021

Show notes

NY Giants Defensive Line Coach Sean Spencer trains his team in CHAOS, and lives by the code of Chaos, (Command, Heart, Achieve, Outstanding, Success). Sean Spencer grew up with less than most and fought past to become a coach in the NFL. His path was not linear or easy, there were times when he was on the verge of giving up...BUT HE HELD ON...and has achieved ultimate success. Incredible story, incredible human. Check out his brand at @trainedinchaos or at trainedinchaos.com

#193 Getting Beat Up In Your Own Driveway By a Cop With Dave Landau Feb 01, 2021

Show notes

This is a re release of my first episode with Dave Landau from The Anthony Cumia Show and A Fair One! Dave talks about his bout with alcoholism and many MANY arrests, losing his Dad, awkward sexual moments and how he has turned everything around to be one of the best Dads, friends, and comics around!

This was recorded one year ago, but fits in this series of becoming a success through adversity!

#192 Cut His Head All The Way Open with KYLE GROOMS Jan 27, 2021

Show notes

Comedian Kyle Grooms, went out for a normal night of vegan food, and ended up in the hospital getting his head split open...with his leftovers in tow of course. Kyle and Mara talk about how having the surgery changed the trajectory of his life, valuing family and the small things and his new children's book!

#191 A LITTLE BIT OF LIGHT TO GET OUT OF THE DARKNESS With The Combat Divas Jan 20, 2021

Show notes

Mara welcomes Tonnisha and Tiffany of The Combat Divas Podcast for today's episode. They talk about their careers in the military as Truck Drivers in a very volatile combat zone, witnessing a battle buddy and brother get killed during combat, experiencing boot camp and life as a hot, female cadet, dealing with race in the military and how to keep pressing forward even though you want to end it all. We also talk about being the kind of woman that lifts each other up and surrounding yourself with people that are truthful even though the honesty is gonna sting a lil at first. As soon as this lockdown is over, Mara is bringing them to New York for an event...so stay tuned.

Follow The Combat Divas On iTunes, Instagram, or on their Site!

ALSO PRE ORDER THEIR BOOK!!

https://www.unfeatheredink.com/press.html

#190 Don't Let Your Circumstances Define You with ERIC NORMAN Jan 13, 2021

Show notes

Eric Norman, Police Officer, Firefighter, Member of the US Air Force, advocate for mental health and the LGBTQ+ community sits down and chats with Mara about his failed attempt to "come out" to his family, the trauma he endured growing up, how that led him into a doomed-to-fail marriage, working in the COVID unit in NYC, dealing with pain and surviving suicide. That was the longest sentence of all time, but it definitely represents the full range of topics discussed. Eric has overcome so much adversity and has a clear strategy of how to reclaim his life after every down. Incredible role model...

#189 BE A WARRIOR, NOT A VICTIM WITH SAM CILA Jan 06, 2021

Show notes

Sam Cila, leader at The Program, is a Retired Staff Sergeant in the US Army. He served with the "Fighting 69th" Infantry Regiment out of New York City and the First Cavalry Division out of Fort Hood Texas, and also worked in Army Special Operations. Sam served combat tours in Iraq in 2004-2005, and was decorated with awards for valor in combat as well as a Purple Heart. His life took a drastic turn when he was injured on July 4th, 2005. Dedication to team and selfless service has helped Sam attack many challenges. He is an elite-level endurance athlete, 2x member of the USA Para National triathlon team, an Ironman World championship finisher, and a high altitude mountaineer, but most importantly he is a husband and a father. Mara and Sam talk about how he decided to join the military, how going off to Iraq was the hardest decision of his life, how to tackle the challenge of 2020 and how you can't leave smart people out in the woods. Sam is probably the most inspiring person I've ever met and everyone should check out his social media.

Follow Sam on INSTAGRAM or TWITTER or check him out through http://www.theprogram.org

#188 GAVIN MCINNES Dec 28, 2020

Show notes

Gavin McInnes, originator of the Proud Boys and Vice Media, now at https://censored.tv joins Mara for an intense conversation. They talk about an almost physical altercation they had and then Gavin tells his side of the story. Let us know what you think...

#187 IRA GARR On The Complications of Corona Divorce Dec 23, 2020

Show notes

World renowned divorce attorney, Ira Garr, most notably for his work on the dissolution case of Rupert Murdoch and his former wife Anna, (who received $1.7 Billion...yowza)...joins to discuss the complications of maintaining an already rocky marriage, in the midst of a global pandemic. Ira has also done some worth with our exiting 45...informative episode. Tune in!

EP 186: No Longer Avoiding Attachment With Dylan Palladino Dec 10, 2020

Show notes

Dylan Palladino, Comedian and host of We're All Psychos Podcast RETURNS for an extremely WILD and informative podcast. We recap how far he has come since we recorded his last appearance (from ep 167). We talk snacks, dating the wrong person on purpose, and how to take a relationship one day at a time. We also cover Avoidant Attachment Disorder in adult relationships, which is CURABLE.

We go over the finer points of avoidant attachment on our instagram! But as a little preview, here are the Adult Attachment Styles:

ADULT ATTACHMENT STYLES

AVOIDANT (dismissive)

Devalues Desire and Importance of Relationships
Exceedingly Self-Reliant
May Become Vulnerable In Extreme Crisis

AVOIDANT (fearful)

Low Self-Esteem
High Anxiety In Relationships
Vigorously Fears Rejection
More Dependant in Relationships Than Dismissive

SECURE

Can Trust Easily
Communicates Boundaries With Ease
Compromises Often as Always Positions Themself as Flexible and Cooperative
Self Aware of Emotions

ANXIOUS

Reactive when triggered (ie will attempt to make partner jealous when insecure)
Fears outcome of sharing needs
Always living in "survival" mode, Central Nervous System (CNS) very sensitive

Get more info by heading over to our social, Instagram, Twitter, Facebook

Thank you for your continued support! Please: rate, review and subscribe!!! Share with a few friends while you're at it!

EP 185 ERICA SPERA Nov 09, 2020

Show notes

Erica Spera from Shooters Gotta Shoot podcast, join Mara and Joelle to discuss dating in the time of Coronavirus. To add a little complexity, add on dating with an STI. For everyone that needs to hear this, you are worth love, you deserve happiness, safety and peace. We love y'all. Thank you for listening...

Our TOPPODCAST Picks

Follow Us

Stay Connected

Related Podcasts

Links

Stay Connected