Behind The Shield

Kevin Berthia and Kevin Briggs (The Golden Gate Bridge, Mental Health and Growth) - Episode 991

10 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The moment CHP Officer Kevin Briggs responded to Kevin Berthia's suicide attempt became a picture that touched the world. I have interviewed both of t...

Guy Miles (Surviving 19 years in prison for a wrongful conviction) - Episode 990

09 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Guy Miles was wrongly convicted of a robbery after eyewitnesses wrongly identified him. The three true perpetrators ultimately admitted to committing ...

Andrew Douglas (Firefighting, Peer Support and Technology) - Episode 989

06 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Siento was born from the personal experiences of its CEO, Andrew Douglas, who spent years on the front lines as a firefighter/paramedic and union lead...

Andy Puddicombe (Buddhism, Meditation and Creating Headspace) - Episode 189

05 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Andy Puddicombe is the creator of the meditation app Headspace. We discuss his childhood trauma, becoming a monk in India, the many benefits of mindf...

Danny Long (Officer Involved Shootings, US Marshals and First Responder Wellness) - Episode 988

04 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Danny Long is a US Army Veteran, 22 year veteran of the Oklahoma Highway Patrol, 8 year member of the US Marshals Fugitive Task Force and the Founder ...

Ian "Mongoose" Jones (MMA, Bouncing and Catch Wrestling) - Episode 987

02 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Ian "Mongoose" Jones is a BJJ Black Belt, Muay Thai champion and World Catch Wrestling champion. We discuss his turbulent childhood, his journey into ...

Alex Othmer (Special Operations, Plant Medicine and Music) - Episode 986

29 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Alex Othmer is a Merchant Marine, Navy SEAL veteran and the Chief Executive Officer of Guardian Revival, We discuss his unique journey into the SEAL t...

Mike Taylor and Alex Roodhouse (Riverines, BeaverFit and the Tactical Athlete) - Episode 457

28 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Mike Taylor and Alex Roodhouse are Navy Riverine Veterans and co-founders of BeaverFit USA. We discuss their journeys into the military, standing up a...

Joel Billings (The 48/96 Shift, Sleep Studies and Alerting Systems) - Episode 985

26 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Joel Billings is a former Volunteer Firefighter, EMT and researcher. We discuss volunteerism, his published study on the 48/96 firefighter shift, the ...

Brian McGinnis (The Iraq Invasion, Firefighting and The West Bank) - Episode 984

25 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Brian McGinnis is a US Marine, veteran firefighter and humanitarian. We discuss his early life, his journey into the military, his 9/11 story, being p...

Donn Bradley (Policing, Mental Health and First Responder Marriages) - Episode 983

22 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Donn Bradley is a former law enforcement officer and Licenced Marriage and Family Therapist. We discuss his early life, the crushing weight of grief, ...

Gavin Meenan (Fitness, Trauma and Porn Addiction) - Episode 982

20 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Gavin Meenan is a personal trainer and the man behind the Modern Warrior Programme. We discuss growing up in Ireland, the car accident that changed hi...

Nimsdai (Gurkas, Special Forces and Mountaineering) - Episode 379

19 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Nimsdai is a former Ghurka, member of the British SBS, record breaking mountaineer and author. We discuss his powerful journey into the special forces...

Christine Collins (Tales of an Air Force Trauma Nurse in Afghanistan) - Episode 981

17 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Christine Collins is a decorated veteran, having served as a U.S. Air Force Captain and trauma nurse during a pivotal deployment to Afghanistan in 200...

John Vargas (Traumatic Brain Injury, Firefighting and Spirituality) - Episode 980

15 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

John Vargas is a Los Angeles firefighter, mental health advocate and the man behind the Grab Lives Podcast. We discuss gang culture, the power of ment...

Dave Castro (Training the Tactical Athlete, Crossfit and Literature) - Episode 414

14 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Dave Castro is a Navy SEAL veteran and the former CEO of Crossfit. We discuss his journey into the military, finding Crossfit, transitioning out of th...

Jason Bitzer III (Lifeguarding, Shark Attacks and Pediatric Cancer) - Episode 979

13 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Jason Bitzer is a veteran ocean lifeguard, author and the founder of "Never Off Duty". In this third conversation, we discuss his son's pediatric canc...

Miguel Zeran (Marine Recon, Human Performance and Longevity) - Episode 978

10 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

MSgt (Ret.) Miguel Zeran, aka Z, is a former USMC Force Recon Marine who holds a BS in Health & Wellness, an MS in Kinesiology, and is in his thir...

Dr Brooke Bartlett and Dr Jena Casas (First Responder Mental Health, Counseling Red Flags and Confidentiality) - Episode 977

08 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week I welcome back two of the most respected first responder Psychologists to upack all things mental health. We discuss psychological recruitm...

Stephen Davis (Vaccine Mandates, First Responder Terminations and Government Overreach) - Episode 976

07 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Stephen Davis is a former Divison Chief, Entrepreneur and author of "Alone in the Fire". He was terminated by Orange County, FL in 2021 after refusing...

Will Jimeno - (Surviving the WTC collapse on 9/11, Grief and Post Traumatic Growth) - Episode 639

05 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On September 11th, 2001, Port Authority Police Officer, William Jimeno, left his home unsuspecting of what the day was about to hold. Just a few hours...

Michael Hawkes (The SAS, School Safety and Armed Policing) - Episode 975

04 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Michael Hawkes served in the British Military for 24 years with 12 years in 22 SAS (Including 6 years Covert operations). He spent 2 years as a milita...

Gwen Grimes (Naked and Afraid, Policing and Career Ending Injuries) - Episode 974

01 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Gwen Grimes is a former firefighter, paramedic and law enforcement officer as well as the winner of the TV show "Naked and Afraid". We discuss how out...

Denise Olsen (Losing her firefighter husband on 9/11, Grief and Healing) - Episode 494

31 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Denise Olsen is a nurse, yoga teacher and the widow of Jeff Olsen, one of the 343 firefighters killed on 9/11. We discuss her entry into healthcare, t...

Rudy Reyes II (MARSOC, Masculinity and Mental Health) - Episode 973

29 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Rudy Reyes is an American conservationist, martial arts instructor, actor, and Recon Marine. He is best known for portraying himself in the HBO TV min...

James Geering (How to Transition to the 24/72 Firefighter Schedule) - Episode 972

26 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

After eight years interviewing the greatest minds in wellness, I decided to record a live Q&A on how to transition to the 24/72 firefighter shift ...

JP McMichael (9/11, Responding to the Pentagon Attack and Post Traumatic Growth) - Episode 971

25 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

JP McMichael is a law enforcement veteran, professional wrestler, MMA fighter and the man behind "Catalyst of Change". We discuss his journey into pol...

Timea Nagy (Overcoming Trauma as a Human Trafficking Survivor) - Episode 304

24 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Timea Nagy is Human Trafficking survivor turned author and victim advocate. We discuss her early life in Hungary, human trafficking myths, how predat...

Craig Weller (Forging Elite Performance and Longevity in the Tactical Athlete) - Episode 970

22 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Craig Weller is a former USN SWCC (Special Warfare Combatant Crewman) and the co-founder of "Building the Elite". We discuss his journey into the mili...

Robb Milano (Telehealth, Addiction and the Power of Community) - Episode 969

21 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Robb Milano is 30 year veteran of the Fire Service. He is currently the Division Chief of EMS for the Vancouver (WA) Fire Department. We discuss his j...

Travis Gribble (Law Enforcement, Child Abuse and Healing) - Episode 968

19 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Travis Gribble is a 24 year veteran of Law Enforcement, SWAT commander and the man behind "My Arena" We discuss his journey into policing, fitness sta...

Tom Eberhardt (Norwegian Prisons, Community Safety and Reducing Recidivism) - Episode 73

17 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Tom Eberhardt is a Senior Adviser for the Norwegian Correctional Service (KDI) and Amend Norwegian Director. He was educated at the Correctional Servi...

Dr Jena Casas (Mental Health in First Responders, School Psychology and Retirees) - Episode 967

16 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Casas is a Clinical and Police and Public Safety Psychologist in the State of Nevada. She also holds a PSYPACT Authority to Practice Interjurisdic...

Ryan Munsey and Hassan Kamel (Emotional Resilience, First Responders and Feelings) - Episode 966

14 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Ryan Munsey is the author of best selling book F*ck Your Feelings and co-founder of The Better Human Project, Ryan Munsey is a sought-after thought le...

Rob Cefoli (FDNY, Trauma Release Exercises and Firefighter Fitness) - Episode 965

12 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Rob Cefoli is a 20 year veteran of FDNY, their Director of Health and Fitness and the Co-Founder of FYR Tribe. We discuss his journey into the fire se...

Pete DePrez - (Search and Rescue, Policing and Mental Health) - Episode 964

09 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Pete began his career in Search and Rescue for San Miguel County in 2009. He joined San Miguel County Sheriff’s Office in Corrections and Communicat...

Jules and Gédéon Naudet (Documenting 9/11, The Paris Attacks and the Notre Dame Fire) - Episode 404

08 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Jules and Gédéon Naudet are the French brothers behind the documentaries 9/11, November 13 and Notre Dame to name a few. We discuss their childhood ...

Sonya McVay (Injury Rehab, Trauma and Performance) - Episode 963

05 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Sonya McVay is a movement therapist and the woman behind The Six. We discuss childhood trauma, her journey into pilates, trauma release, woking with F...

Frank Larkin ( Tactical Medicine, Navy SEALs and Traumatic Brain Injuries) - Episode 962

04 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Frank Larkin is a former Navy SEAL, police officer, flight medic, Secret Service Agent and current firefighter. Frank lost his son, Ryan to suicide an...

Don Campbell (USAR, The Smoke Diver Program and the 24/72 Firefighter Schedule) - Episode 961

01 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Don Campbell is a District Chief, 23 year veteran of Gainesville Fire Rescue and a member of Florida Task Force 8. He has instructed at the Florida St...

Greg Yacoubian (Policing, Vaccine Mandates and Law) - Episode 960

31 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Greg Yacoubian is a 26 year veteran of LAPD and a Litigation Attorney who has become a champion for first responders still being terminated over vacci...

Dr Sean Rockett II (Aging, Crossfit and Tactical Athlete Rehab) - Episode 959

28 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Dr Sean Rockett is the Head Orthopedic Surgeon for the Crossfit Games and a lifelong athlete. In this second conversation, we discuss the impact of th...

Surinder Goode (Military Family Poverty, Entrepreneurship and Humanity) - Episode 958

27 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Goode Show is hosted by Surinder Goode, a military spouse who has experienced 14 deployments over 25 years. Her husband served 30 years as a Navy ...

Ethan Suplee (Weight loss, Recovery and Hollywood) - Episode 332

25 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Ethan Suplee has starred in a spectrum of film and television roles including "My name is Earl", "American History X" and "Remember the Titans". We di...

Tina Guiler (Inspiring the Next Generation of Female Firefighters) - Episode 957

23 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Tina Guiler is a veteran firefighter, head of the FFF page and creator of the Female Firefighter Plush Dolls. We discuss her journey into the fire ser...

Christina Dent (Christianity, Conservatism and Addiction) - Episode 956

21 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Christina is an author, TEDx speaker, and perpetual question-asker. She grew up in a conservative, Christian home and earned a degree in Biblical Stud...

Daniel Corbett (Special Operations, Pirates and Serbian Prisons) - Episode 955

18 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Daniel Corbett III served as an elite Navy SEAL operator, part of SEAL Teams 5, 6, and 17. He’s now an ex-military operator for hire. He joined the ...

Marcus Waugh (Strongman, Firefighting and Faith) - Episode 954

17 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Marcus Waugh is the World's Strongest Firefighter and Ohio's Strongest Man. We discuss college football, his journey into law enforcement, his experie...

Alex Douglass (Surviving an Ambush, Adaptive Athletes and Post Traumatic Growth) - Episode 953

14 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Alex Douglass was an 11 year veteran of the Pennsylvania State Police when his station was ambushed by a psychotic gunman. His brother trooper Bryon D...

Josh Brolin II (Writing, Fame and Firefighting) - Episode 385

13 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Josh Brolin is a former wildland firefighter, actor and the author of his upcoming book "From Under the Truck" . In this second interview, we discuss ...

Amanda Testa (Deep Love, Passionate Sex and a Healthy Marriage) - Episode 952

11 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Amanda Testa is a Sex, Love and Relationship Coach and the founder of Find Your Feminine Fire. We discuss the impact of childhood on sexuality, how op...

Chuck DeSmith (EMS, The Recruitment Crisis and Peer Support) - Episode 951

10 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Chuck DeSmith is a 35 year veteran of the fire service and the Deputy Fire Chief at Renton Regional Fire Authority. We discuss his early life, his jou...

David Vaux II (Strength Training and Longevity) - Episode 950

07 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

David Vaux began his career working as a London Firefighter, serving for 15 years on fire rescue operations and as physical education officer until he...

Clint Malarchuk (Near Death on the Ice and Post Traumatic Growth) - Episode 277

06 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Clint Malarchuk is an NHL veteran as both a goalie and coach, author and mental health advocate. Clint cheated death three times, one notoriously whe...

Peter Forcelli (Domestic Terrorism, Cartels and the ATF) - Episode 949

04 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Peter J. Forcelli is a recently retired Deputy Assistant Director of the Department of Justice’s Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives...

Dr Thaer Ahmad II (Gaza, War and Trauma) - Episode 948

02 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Thaer Ahmad, MD is a board certified emergency medicine physician in Chicago. Dr. Ahmad is the assistant program director for the emergency medicine r...

Anthony Droz and Brandon Harding (Chaplaincy, Wilderness Healing and War) - Episode 947

30 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Brandon Harding is the man behind the incredibly successful “Veterans in the Wild”, a wilderness program that has been embraced by the US Military...

Angela Graham-Houweling (Firefighting, Ayahuasca and The SIREN Project) - Episode 946

27 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Angela Graham-Houweling is a former firefighter and co-founder of the SIREN Project. We discuss her early life, her journey into the fire service, som...

Shawn Coss (Mental Health, Art and Nursing) - Episode 945

25 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Shawn Coss is an ER Nurse and the artist behind Any Means Necessary. We discuss his early life in Ohio, his journey into medicine, the opioid epidemic...

Ruari Fairbairns (Changing Your Relationship With Alcohol) - Episode 944

23 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Ruari Fairbairns is a former Oil Broker and the man behind "One Year, No Beer".We discuss his childhood mental health struggles, the letter that chang...

Robert Burke (Acting, Firefighting and Service) - Episode 529

22 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Robert Burke is an actor and veteran volunteer firefighter. We discuss his early life, his journey into acting, the tragedy that inspired his fire ser...

Eric Reynolds (Surviving a Shooting, The Carnivore Diet and Post Traumatic Growth) - Episode 943

20 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Eric Reynolds is a former police officer and the man behind Cops and Campers and Keto Five O. We discuss his mother's capture of Griselda Blanco, his ...

Matthew Harrison and Brian O'Connell (How Gainesville Fire Rescue Transitioned to the 24/72 Schedule) - Episode 942

19 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Matthew Harrison and Brian O'Connell are members of the Gainesville Fire Rescue in Florida which will be transitioning to the 24/72 schedule in August...

Bethel Cagan (Losing a firefighter husband and father to suicide) - Episode 941

16 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Bethel Cagan lost her firefighter husband to suicide in 2022. We discuss Frank's journey into the fire service, his love of martial arts, becoming a f...

Dany Cotton (The Grenfell Tower Fire) - Episode 349

14 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Dany Cotton spent over three decades serving with the London Fire Brigade, retiring as Commissioner. We discuss her journey into the fire service, for...

Ricky Nuttall (The Grenfell Tower Fire) - Episode 334

14 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Ricky Nuttall is a veteran of the London Fire Brigade and was one of the firefighters at the Grenfell Tower fire that claimed 72 lives. We discuss his...

Rashad Evans (Mushrooms, MMA and Mentorship) - Episode 940

12 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Rashad Evans is the former UFC Light Heavyweight Champion, Hall of Famer and co-founder of Umbo. We discuss his turbulent childhood, mentorship throug...

Nick Hall II (SWAT, Grief and Health) - Episode 938

09 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Nick Hall is a veteran Police Officer and speaker. In 2000, an armed intruder held Nick and his family hostage. Through a tragic miscommunication, an ...

Marcos Orozco (Firefighter Fitness, Smoke Divers and Sobriety) - Episode 937

05 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Marcos Orozco is a veteran firefighter and the man behind Hard Knox Sunday. We discuss his journey into the fire service, chasing his dream department...

Sean Spencer and David Waterhouse (Ranger, Operation Red Wings and Healing) - Episode 936

04 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Sean Spencer is a filmakerm whose work includes 'Nguen', 'Grunt' and 'Ranger'. David Waterhouse is the subject of 'Ranger', which tells an essential s...

Ed Monroe (Murder in the Firehouse, Inmate Crews and Healing) - Episode 935

02 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Ed Monroe is a veteran firefighter, speaker and soon to be author. He was first on scene after the horrific Murder/Suicide at LA County's Station 81 i...

Rachel Feinstein (Comedy, Firefighters and Family) - Episode 934

30 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In her new hour standup special Big Guy, which premieres on Netflix May 21st, Comedian and Actor Rachel Feinstein invites us into her delightfully cha...

Darren Pallatina (Combat Engineer, Trauma and Growth) - Episode 933

28 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Darren Pallatina is a British Military Veteran seving in both the Army and Navy. He deployed on multiple tours during the GWOT.We discuss his journey ...

Monica Fullerton (Military Families, Entrepreneurship and Community) - Episode 932

26 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

After marrying her high school sweetheart turned Air Force hubby, Monica Fullerton quickly learned that the military community was ripe with creators,...

Frank Wright - (Iwo Jima Marine Raider Veteran's story of combat, bayonets and mental health) - Episode 561

25 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 for...

Mark Pfeifer (Rope Rescue, Fitness and Firefighting) - Episode 931

23 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Mark Pfeifer is a former Canadian soldier, firefighter and the founder of Ronin Rescue. We discuss his journey into the military, his exposure to rope...

Sebastian Junger V (Death, Mortality and Faith) - Episode 930

21 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

For years as an award-winning war reporter, Sebastian Junger traveled to many front lines and frequently put his life at risk. And yet the closest he ...

Ben Jenkin (Parkour, Stunt Work and The Fall Guy) - Episode 929

18 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Ben Jenkin is a Parkour champion, stuntman and most recently one of Ryan Gosling's stunt doubles in 'The Fall Guy'.We discuss the daredevil influences...

Dr Sara Jahnke III ( The Science Behind Shift Work and Disease) - Episode 928

16 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Sara Jahnke is one of the most respected researchers in firefighter health. In this third conversation we focused solely on the acute and chronic impa...

Mick Southall (The Falklands War, Homecoming and Service) - Episode 927

14 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

MIck Southall was only 16 years old when he joined the Junior Paratrooper programme in the British Army. In 1982, at the age of 17, Mick volunteered t...

Layla & Ali Rogan and Troy Dichard (How Diligent Training Saved A Teenager's Life) - Episode 926

12 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Summer of 2022 is one we will never forget. We received a call that our 16-year-old daughter, Layla, was being trauma hawked after an ATV crash. We di...

Jim Burneka II (Mental Health, Writing and Firefighting) - Episode 925

09 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Jim Burneka is a firefighter, podcaster and the author of 'Overcoming Tuesday.In this second conversation, we discuss his powerful mental health story...

Johann Hari II (Ozempic, Weight Loss and Psychology) - Episode 924

07 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Johann Hari is the author of Magic Pill: The Extraordinary Benefits and Disturbing Risks of the New Weight-Loss Drugs. We discuss the weight struggle ...

Shaun Bishop (Special Forces, Ukraine and Cheating Death) - Episode 923

05 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Shaun "Bish" Bishop is a former 22 SAS Air Troop Sergeant with 24 years of military experience and over 14 combat deployments worldwide. A Sniper Ins...

Kyle and Emily Rolfe (Crossfit, Medicine and Mental Health - Episode 922

02 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Kyle and Emily, married in 2016, have been a husband and wife coach/athlete team for the past 8 years. In addition to Kyle’s full time job in law en...

Mike Nasti ( Volunteerism, Firefighting and Leadership) - Episode 921

30 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Mike Nasti is a 21 year veteran of the fire service and the man behind the 'Tip of the Spear Leadership Podcast'.We discuss his early life, volunteer ...

Vincent Infante (Psychology, Human Performance and Growth) - Episode 920

28 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Vin is a master mindset & Executive coach. He's a licensed psychotherapist, full-time entrepreneur and angel investor. Also Vin is a former FDNY f...

Major Jim Capers (Marine Recon, Courage and Leadership) - Episode 450

27 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Major James Capers is one of the most decorated Marine Recon veterans who operated on over 50 classified missions in Vietnam. We discuss his challengi...

Tong Long and Mark Williams (British Armed Policing, Media and Knife Crimes) - Episode 919

25 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Tony Long and Mark Williams are former British Armed Police Officers. Tony is the author of the book Lethal Force which documents his career. Mark now...

Ben Timberlake (Warfighting, Addiction and Archaeology) - Episode 918

23 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Ben Timberlake is a former SAS soldier, Contractor, archaeologist and the author of "High Risk".We discuss his early life, joining the British Special...

Thomas Ansu (EMS, Entreprenurship and Firefighting) - Episode 917

21 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Thomas Ansu is a former New York EMT, current FDNY Squad firefighter and the founder of The Burn Box.We discuss growing up in New York, the importance...

Tom Hewitt MBE (Child Homelessness, Surfing and Growth) - Episode 251

20 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Tom Hewitt MBE, is founder and CEO of Surfers Not Street Children. He has worked in the field with street children in Africa for over 28 years. In 199...

Angela Lee Pucci (MMA, Mental Health and Healing) - Episode 916

18 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Angela Lee Pucci held the One Championship Atom Weight title for six years. Whilst announcing her retirement, she revealed that she had tried to take ...

Scott Howell (Coaching, Health and Marksmanship) - Episode 915

16 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Scott Howell is a strength and conditioning coach, podcaster and the founder of Red Dot Fitness. We discuss youth athletics, his journey into personal...

Tulsi Gabbard (Leadership, Community and Health) - Episode 914

13 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Tulsi Gabbard is a Lieutenant Colonel in the U.S. Army Reserves, 4-term Congresswoman, 2020 Presidential candidate and author. We discuss addressing t...

Rick Cheatham (Firefighting, Grief and Forgiveness) - Episode 913

11 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Rick Cheatham spent 24 years as an Anahiem firefighter and was a Special Operations Captain. We discuss his early life, his journey into the fire serv...

Rian Ilett (Royal Marines, Cancer and Combat) - Episode 912

09 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Rian Ilett is a Royal Marine, author and cancer survivor. We discuss his early life, attending a scared straight programme in Mexico, his journey into...

Daryle Lamont Jenkins (Community, Racism and Punk) - Episode 911

07 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Daryle Lamont Jenkins is an Air Force veteran, filmaker and the founder of One People's Project. We discuss the power of mentorship, community, the co...

Chuck Liddell (Mentorship, MMA and Mental Health) - Episode 411

06 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Chuck Liddell is an MMA legend, author and actor. We discuss his early life, overcoming physical challenges, his grandfather's mentorship, altruism, h...

Steve Sakaguchi (Firefighting, Leadership and Humility) - Episode 910

04 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Steve Sakaguchi is a 21 year veteran firefighter and instructor. We discuss the Japanese internment camps of WWII, growing up in the restaurant indust...