How To Battle Podcast
Episodes
72. How to Grow Into Your Best Self | Personal Growth, Purpose & Success
29 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
How do you truly grow into the best version of yourself? In this episode of the How To Battle Podcast, Carlos shares deep insights on personal growth,...
71. Travon Harris: What It Means to Be a Man in 2026 | Prison, Purpose & Masculinity
22 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What does it truly mean to be a man in today’s world? In this powerful episode of How To Battle Podcast, Carlos sits down with longtime friend Travo...
70. Love, Leadership & Business: How to Thrive as Partners in Life and Work
15 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Can love and business truly coexist?In this episode of Carlos Unfiltered, Carlos and Shirin explore the unique dynamics of building a meaningful relat...
69. Carlos Unfiltered - Death of Your Former Self
08 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Who are you… really?In this episode of Carlos Unfiltered, we dive deep into identity—what it means to let go of who you were and step into who you...
68. Adisa Fatiu: The Truth About Manhood Most Men Never Learn
03 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What does it really mean to become a man? In this powerful conversation, Carlos sits down with Adisa, a man who spent 17 years in prison—and used th...
67. Shaun Collins: How I Survived the Murder of Both Parents
25 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this deeply moving episode, Carlos sits down with Shaun Collins, a man whose resilience is nothing short of a miracle. By the age of six, Shaun had...
66. Carlos Unfiltered: Where Happiness Comes From
18 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Carlos breaks down where happiness really lives, why most people chase it in the wrong places, and what it actually takes to experience peace, joy, an...
65. Carlos Unfiltered: Purpose, Prison, Work & Self-Discovery
11 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Carlos explains how purpose can exist in your workplace even if your current job is not your final calling, how to recognize when you...
McCord Henry: Addiction, Sobriety & Self-Leadership
04 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
McCord Henry shares the raw truth behind his battle with alcohol addiction, the moment he walked into the ER and said “help me,” and how sobriety ...
Carlos Unfiltered: The Mindset You Need When You Have Nothing
25 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 61 challenges the belief that your starting point determines your ceiling. Carlos breaks down the difference between a concrete mindset and wh...
The Universe Is Inside You: Why Modern Physics Says Consciousness Creates Reality
18 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Pain isn’t a glitch in the human experience, it’s part of the design. In Episode 62, Carlos sits down again with Dan Olschwang for a slow, deep co...
Carlos Unfiltered: The Hardest Truth About Loving an Addict
11 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What does it really mean to love someone who is addicted and where does love end and responsibility begin?In this episode of Carlos Unfiltered, we ste...
You Can Manifest Hell: A Life Sentence, Ego, and Consequences
04 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What happens when the life you are manifesting becomes the prison you have to live in?Giane was the very first guest on the How To Battle podcast. Now...
Carlos Unfiltered - The Truth About Manifestation Most People Miss
28 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What if the only thing blocking the life you want is your imagination? In this episode, we take the fluff out of manifestation. This isn't a vision-bo...
24 Years in Prison. No Excuses. (with Tyrus C. Potts)
21 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What do you tell someone drowning in excuses when you've been locked up 24 years and 10 months, then walk out and start building in under 60 days? Tyr...
Carlos Unfiltered - Why Men Need Brotherhood
14 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What if the reason you don’t have a tribe yet… is because you’re being called to become the man who attracts one? In this unfiltered conversatio...
Feel the Fear - and Do It Anyway with Angela Aguirre
07 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What happens when fear shows up right before the moment you’ve been waiting for? Poet, speaker, and teacher Angela Aguirre shares a childhood story ...
Finding Your Tribe
28 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Strength isn’t built in comfort; it’s forged when everything familiar is stripped away.I sit down with Shirin Hejazi for a raw, honest conversatio...
Breaking Cycles: Prison, Creativity, and the Power of Personal Narrative with Bryson McCalley
24 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Bryson McCalley is the founder and CEO of LAST OF A DYNG SEED, an author, filmmaker, and mentor shaped by hard-earned experience. Raised amid violence...
The Battle Within
17 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I candidly explore my evolution from the chaos of gang leadership and prison to building a life rooted in authentic inspiration, empa...
Fighting for a Second Chance: David Moore on Recovery, Gangs, and Turning Pain into Purpose
10 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Growing up in a neighborhood marked by violence, addiction, and the constant pursuit to fit in, David Moore takes us on a raw and honest journey throu...
Taming the Beast
03 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this Carlos Unfiltered episode, I sit down with my co-host, Shirin Hejazi, to talk honestly about anger – how it once protected me in prison, and...
BEST OF How To Battle Podcast
26 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to episode 50! Carlos Vasquez brings together the five most-downloaded conversations from How To Battle, diving deep into raw stories of traum...
The Father Wound
19 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
I open up about what it really felt like growing up without my father – the confusion, the anger, and the emptiness that followed me into the street...
You Don’t Know Confidence Until You Have to Have It with Travon Harris Part 2
12 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Carlos Vasquez sits down with Travon Harris – once facing a life sentence, now building a thriving business and rewriting his future.Travon Harris c...
The Confident Leader
05 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this Carlos Unfiltered episode, I get real about what leadership actually takes today. Not hype. Not theory. Real-world pressure, real decisions, r...
The Mindset Behind Celebrity Trainer, Austin Curry
29 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Celebrity Trainer Austin Curry has trained some of the biggest names in the game – including YouTube giant MrBeast – but his real story isn’t ab...
Becoming a Confident Man
22 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today I’m sharing my story, from the day I got sentenced and walked straight from a courtroom into a prison cell, to the long road of trying to figu...
Rethinking ADHD with April Rehrig
15 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
April Rehrig is an educator, advocate, and champion for children and families who often feel overlooked in the realms of special education and neurodi...
Redefining Real Strength
08 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this raw, eye-opening conversation with guest host Shirin Hejazi, I share hard-earned insights from my own journey – what it felt like to live be...
Witnessing Death Every Year: Dan Olschwang’s Healing Journey
01 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dan Olschwang grew up in the chaos of Jerusalem, carrying the weight of trauma from a young age. From the age of 6, he saw death every year – murder...
The Loneliness Epidemic
24 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
I’ve been through the kind of isolation most people can’t imagine – locked away in solitary confinement, stripped of connection, fighting to kee...
From Homeless to the Cage: Ian Butler’s Fight for Purpose
17 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Professional fighter Ian Butler opens up about a journey defined by resilience, from experiencing homelessness and family struggles to competing on MM...
Behind the Glory: An NFL Star's Journey Through Adversity
10 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Former NFL player and Super Bowl champion Paul Kruger shares the battles that shaped his life beyond the game. From near-death experiences and the pre...
How to Trust Again
03 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
From childhood trauma to 17 years in prison, my path has been anything but easy. But in this conversation, guided by host Shirin Hejazi, I open up abo...
My Battle for Happiness
27 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to How To Battle. Today marks a special moment. For the first time, I’m here—no guest to interview, no idea of the questions I would face....
The Truth About Grief No One Tells You
20 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s guest is Mason Sawyer. His story is almost too heavy to imagine. In July 2021, just a month after I walked out of prison, Mason lost his wif...
Discipline, Service, and Building Legendary Brands with Bruce Cardenas
13 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Bruce Cardenas, entrepreneur and former Marine, is a key leader at Legendary Foods and previously served as Chief Communications Officer at Quest Nutr...
Resilience, Recovery, and Redefinition with Nancy Gale
06 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Nancy Gale is the founder of JAMAH, an ultra-luxury handbag brand, and creator of Ambition, an entrepreneurial program for disadvantaged youth. In thi...
Human-Centered Leadership in Action with Carlos Vasquez
30 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Carlos Vasquez, usually the voice behind How To Battle, steps into the guest chair for a rare and powerful conversation with Patty Devlin, a leader kn...
Owning Your Story: Travis Sanchez’s Battle Against Victim Mentality and Addiction
23 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Travis Sanchez is the founder of Arizona Custom Car Design, a bespoke automotive restoration shop specializing in classic American cars. In this power...
Choosing Yourself, Soft Power and Transformational Leadership with Katie Shannon
16 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Katie Shannon is a leadership coach and founder of Katie Shannon Co., where she helps leaders and teams unlock their authentic power. In this episode,...
Lessons on Living Well with Dr. Payal Beri
09 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Payal Beri is an organizational psychologist, speaker, and host of the podcast ‘Reframing Perspectives’. With a deep commitment to empathy, so...
From Gang Culture to Guiding Light: Zeara Jea’s Path to Freedom and Service
02 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Zeara Jea is a reentry specialist, mentor, and community healer. Having spent nearly a decade at the Anti-Recidivism Coalition (ARC), Zeara’s life m...
Surviving 29 Years of Wrongful Incarceration with Bruce Bryan
25 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Bruce Bryan is an advocate, speaker, and Justice Defenders program leader who spent nearly three decades wrongfully incarcerated. In this powerful epi...
From Prison to Purpose: Joe White’s Journey Battling Addiction, Loss, and Finding Faith
18 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Joe White, Recovery Pastor and Program Leader at the Los Angeles Mission, joins Carlos Vasquez for an extraordinary conversation about overcoming addi...
Therapy, Second Chances, and Brotherhood After Incarceration with Ernesto Sanchez
11 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Carlos Vasquez sits down with Ernesto Sanchez, a man who’s walked through fire and lived to rebuild from the ashes. After spending years ...
Rewriting the Story: Peter Meyerhoff on Leaving Prison Life and Finding Faith
04 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Peter Meyerhoff is an author, speaker, and host of the ‘Roll Call with Chappie’ podcast. Once a shot caller for the Aryan Brotherhood in Arizona’...
Beyond the Skate Park: Turning Rebellion Into Responsibility with Kyle Walker
28 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Kyle Walker is a professional skateboarder, Vans shoe designer, and passionate youth mentor. With over two decades of experience in the skateboarding ...
You Can’t Lead Others If You Can’t Nourish Yourself with Jules Horn
19 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jules Horn went from a small village in Germany to the global stage as a model, but behind the polished images was a deeper journey of burnout, self-w...
Seeing the World (and Work) Differently After 14 Years in Prison with Jabarri Pangelinan
18 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What does it take to rebuild your life after 14 years in prison?Jabarri Pangelinan joins Carlos Vasquez just weeks after his release. He spent fourtee...
How Spiritual Fitness Fuels Real Growth with Eric Bigger
30 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Eric Bigger is a mindset coach, author, and the voice behind the Spiritual Fitness podcast. But beyond the titles, Eric’s story is about real transf...
Overcoming Addiction and Finding Real Connection with Rachel Coker
17 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What does it really take to rebuild your life from rock bottom?In this powerful episode, Rachel Coker opens up about her raw and deeply personal journ...
Unlocking a New Future: From Survival to Thriving with Adaku Mbagwu
27 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What really holds us back – and how do we break free?In this episode of How To Battle, Adaku Mbagwu sits down with Carlos Vasquez to share her raw, ...
From Prison to Purpose: How Firefighting Changed Pablo Asencio’s Life
14 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What does it take to rebuild your life after prison? In this episode, Pablo Asencio sits down with Carlos Vasquez to share his journey from incarcerat...
Transforming Lives with Eckhart Tolle: Harnessing The Power of Now
25 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
"The mind is a superb instrument if used rightly" – Eckhart Tolle. This episode dives deep into personal journeys shaped by profound lessons from Ec...
Born in Prison, Forged by Fire: How Richard Pauwels Built Rich Nuts
14 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Richard Pauwels, founder of Rich Nuts and retired L.A. County firefighter, shares his incredible journey from being born in a correctional facility to...
Overcoming Prison Time: Michael Haslip’s Journey of Redemption
22 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Michael Haslip, a recent parolee, served 31 years in a maximum-security prison. Despite facing immense challenges, Michael never gave up, even when it...
Success, Sobriety, and the Power of Positive Influence with Joe Reed
10 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Joe Reed, a resilient entrepreneur with multiple businesses ranging from cannabis delivery to addiction recovery programs, joins Carlos Vasquez to dis...
Unlocking Potential: Perseverance, Cybersecurity, and Success with Guido Solares
23 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Guido Solares is a cybersecurity expert and former medical physicist with a fascinating journey that spans entrepreneurship, teaching, and consulting....
Tales of Tattoos and Transformation with Travon Harris, Bryson McCalley and Giane Lollar
06 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join us as we sit down with Giane Lollar, a personal trainer, Bryson McCalley, the CEO of LAST OF A DYNG SEED, and Travon Harris, founder of Community...
Champion Mentalities: Transformation and Redemption with Andrew Mundy and Henry Oliva
21 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Andrew Mundy and Henry Oliva are two incredible individuals who transformed their lives from a past of incarceration to becoming powerful advocates an...
Embracing Personal Narratives and Writing for Healing with Alisa Sieber, Marine Corps Veteran and Author
12 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Alisa Sieber is a former Marine Corps pilot and an accomplished author who has dedicated her life to becoming a voice for personal healing and overcom...
Silent Battles: Kat Kerr’s Journey from Abuse to Empowerment
22 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this heart-wrenching episode of How To Battle, Kat Kerr, a 25-year-old survivor of childhood abuse and a physically and emotionally abusive relatio...
We Will Dance Again: A Survivor’s Journey of Hope, Healing, and Resilience After the October 7th Attack
08 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this powerful episode of How To Battle, Michal Ohana, a survivor of the October 7th, 2023 attack on Israel, shares her harrowing experience at the ...
Surviving 24 Years Behind Bars: Richard Turner’s Journey to Freedom, 30 Days After Release
17 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this powerful episode of the How To Battle podcast, I had the privilege of sitting down with Richard Turner, a man who spent 24 years in prison for...
Redemption and Leadership: Casey Diaz on Character, Change, Faith, and Impact
07 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this powerful episode of the How To Battle podcast, I sit down with Casey Diaz, a former gang shot caller turned author, podcaster, and speaker. Ca...
Dream Big: Clara Woods' Journey of Art, Inclusion, and Inspiration
18 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this inspiring episode, we meet Clara Woods and her mother Betina, who share their remarkable journey of overcoming challenges and turning Clara's ...
Faith, Redemption, and Ultimate Success: The Journey of Peter Meyerhoff
09 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this heartfelt episode of How To Battle, I am joined by Peter Meyerhoff (https://petermeyerhoff.com), a man who has transformed his life from one o...
Discipline and Redemption: The Journey of Bryson McCalley
01 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we are joined by Bryson McCalley, CEO and founder of Last of a Dyng Seed, who shares his powerful journey from gang culture to person...
Silence and Strength: Travon Harris's Journey from the Jungles to Redemption
21 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of How To Battle, I sit down with Travon Harris, a remarkable individual and a close friend who shares his transformative journey from...
Giane Lollar | The Power of Redemption and Transformation: From Gang Life to Fitness Entrepreneur
10 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Episode Notes:In this episode of How To Battle, we are joined by Giane Lollar, the owner of Fatal Fit and a former prison inmate who served 17 years f...