Chronic Victory Podcast
by David Manthey
A powerful podcast that provides Hope, aims to reduce suffering and analyzes living with chronic illness, pain, PTSD and daily life, by using real life experiences, Christianity, Stoic Philosophy, historical lessons, books, guests and more!
Episodes
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Chronic Victory Podcast #92 - A Lasting Legacy
Our legacy, what is that? What will we leave behind? Let's leave a legacy that lasts and cannot die; a spiritual legacy. Support the show
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Chronic Victory Podcast #91 - A remedy for Anxiety?
The only suffering that can REALLY destroy you is being cast away from God. Can these two concepts be a cure for anxiety? Support the show
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Chronic Victory Podcast #90 - Re-ignite your Heart
Your future in NOT yet written. We keep going. We take another swing. We re-ignite our hearts, and GO "until failure". Then we do it all again.. Support the show
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Chronic Victory Podcast #89 - Science, Theories & Mind-blowing stuff.
Science fiction is only just science fiction, until it becomes science. What if we can go from feeling small in a supermassive and big place, to feeling like a part of something big, in a supermassive and big place... Something important and rare, to which when there is something wrong with us...
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Chronic Victory Podcast #88 - I was feeling lonely.
I was feeling lonely today and hopped on the mic after receiving an incredibly kind message from a listener. Join me in this nonsensical, yet much needed time of rambling and fun! Wild Theory CBD The Healthy Place Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may…
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Chronic Victory Podcast #87 - PTSD & The Pursuit of Peace
In this episode, I discuss true Stoicism, our emotions, two different mind exercises I learned to fight against PTSD flashbacks, and how life isn't a pursuit of happiness, but a pursuit of peace. STAY IN THE FIGHT. Wild Theory CBD The Healthy Place Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links.…
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Chronic Victory Podcast #86 - Thinking Small
"Well-being is realized by small steps, but is truly no small thing" -Zeno In this episode, we discuss "thinking small", how that benefits our lives, and what may come in succession of it. LIFE is going to happen regardless of how you feel about it. What we should focus on is what we are going to...
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Chronic Victory Podcast #85 - Default Aggressive
I first learned about “Default aggressive" from former US Navy SEAL's Leif Babin & Jocko Willink ( check out Jocko Podcast or read their book "Extreme Ownership" for more intel). This concept is an awesome way to approach life and we should remember it! "Default Aggressive" means that you’re…
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Chronic Victory Podcast #84 - Grace under pressure.
Rough holidays, feeling alone, anxiety attacks, "painsomnia", depression, beating yourself up & not wanting to fight anymore? Merry F@#King Christmas to us! Really though, there is something we all need, something we all must do: Give ourselves some grace. The Healthy Place Support the podcast…
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Chronic Victory Podcast #83 - A prayer for YOU.
Thank YOU for being with us today. I hope you gained benefit from this podcast in some way. Please know that YOU are appreciated. STAY IN THE FIGHT. Did you know? CVP has been crowd funded since it began in 2019! Please consider donating to support the podcasts hosting fees. You can donate...
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Chronic Victory Podcast #82 - The Medical System w/ Hannah McDowell
Hannah McDowell (RN), joins us once again to discuss the current state of our medical system and some of its problems. We also discuss a lingering concern for people with chronic illness, which is whether or not we'll receive adequate care when we'll need it in the future. I invite you now to…
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Chronic Victory Podcast #81 - Crohn's & Ostomy Life w/ Vanessa Stewart
Aside from being an artist and nature lover, my friend Vanessa Stewart of Canada is just like you and I... She has hard days when she feels down and feels hopeless and good days when she feels like she is in control of her health. Yet she never stops and never quits, which brings us to why she's...
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Chronic Victory Podcast #80 - The book 'Feeling Good' pt. 3
In this episode, we wrap up going through of the book 'Feeling Good' by Dr. David Burns M.D. We go through parts 3,4, and 5. This book is a gold mine for dealing with depression. This is my interpretation of the subject matter within, my highlights, and why I believe it's important for us. This…
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Chronic Victory Podcast #79 - The book 'Feeling Good' pt. 2
We continue with part 2 of the book 'Feeling Good' by Dr. David Burns M.D. This book is a gold mine for dealing with depression. This is my interpretation of the subject matter within, my highlights, and why I believe it's important for us. This is the first book on my list (of many) that I plan…
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Chronic Victory Podcast #78 - The book 'Feeling Good' pt. 1
Today we begin going through part 1 of the book 'Feeling Good' by Dr. David Burns M.D. This book is a gold mine for dealing with depression. This is my interpretation of the subject matter within, my highlights, and why I believe it's important for us. This is the first book on my list (of many)...
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Chronic Victory Podcast #77 - Soul Considerations.
You can do a lot with some simple considerations. Let's dive deep into our souls today! Thank YOU for being with us today! YOU are appreciated! STAY in the fight! Did you know? CVP has been crowd funded since it began in 2019! Please consider donating to support the podcast hosting fees. <3…
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Chronic Victory Podcast #76 - Accepting this New Life w/ Avery Nolin
Avery Nolin was born in the USA and now resides in Germany with her husband, where she is a school teacher for young children. She had been very athletic with a fortified mind, until suddenly Avery woke up one morning to a drastically different life. What will it take to a battle with Polycystic...
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Chronic Victory Podcast #75 - Woman of Faith w/ Michelle Sauchelli
Michelle Sauchelli (@chronically.fashionable on instagram) has been a listener & fan of the podcast from the start. Finally, she has her own episode where we discuss her 27 and counting surgeries, Degenerative Jaw Disease, Faith, God, coffee and more! Thank YOU for being with me today! YOU are...
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Chronic Victory Podcast #74 - Break up with Fear.
How can you not listen when someone tells you that "you will fail" or that "you can't" do something? Fear is the enemy of courage. It's the abusive and narcissistic half of the relationship we have with it. Let's put fear out on the table and examine it so we can then ask the question: How can we...
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Chronic Victory Podcast #73 - Respond with Courage.
Submission is not a cure. Inaction seals fate. FEAR stands for False Evidence Appearing Real. It all begins with something in short supply and high demand, Courage. Do not allow cowards to influence what you say or do. You are being called. It's time to respond! Thank YOU for being with me today!...
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Chronic Victory Podcast #72 - A dealer in Hope.
A leader is a dealer in hope. Today, I choose to lead. Flare ups of all kinds happen in life, but let's not confuse our pains with Hope. Thank YOU for being with me today! YOU are appreciated! STAY in the fight! Contact Info: Instagram: @chronicvictorypodcast Email…
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Chronic Victory Podcast #71 - Unidentified Aerial Phenomena & more w/ Chris Lehto
Retired F-16 fighter pilot, Chris Lehto (from "Lehto Files" youtube channel) joins me to discuss Unidentified Aerial Phenomena (UAP), the universe, and more. Let's talk! Check out "Lehto Files" on youtube and other links related to this episode below: - Lehto Files (Youtube Channel) - Cmdr. David...
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Chronic Victory Podcast #70 - When Life gets Tough.
When life gets tough, what then? Well gentle listeners, in you there is strengths that enables us to bear up with difficulties of every kind. Instead of meeting misfortune with groans and tears, respond by calling upon the faculty specifically provided to deal with it. What else is a product of...
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Chronic Victory Podcast #69 - Nature in Two ways.
In this episode, Beth and I discuss the topic of Nature in two distinct ways and what each has to offer for all of us. Nothing can happen to you that isn't natural... or can it? Let's talk! Thank you for tuning in! Contact Into Instagram: @chronicvictorypodcast Email:...
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Chronic Victory Podcast #68 - We are Sand Castles.
If life is the waves of water, your body is a sand castle. It breaks down, molds and transforms, but can also be rebuilt differently. Topics: A clash of opportunity. Endure. "Amor Fati". Start believing in yourself. An absolute savage. "With a relentless smile..." Music permissions & license from...
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Chronic Victory Podcast #67 - Ehlers Danlos Syndrome w/ Hannah McDowell
In this episode, my friend Hannah McDowell joins us to discuss living with Ehlers Danlos Syndrome (EDS). She's currently working as a nurse and formed her own local support group. We both have similar types of EDS, but our symptoms can be way different. Let's talk! Topics: Hanna's superhero…
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Chronic Victory Podcast #66 - Chill & Chat w/ Beth Collier
Beth and I keep it chill this week. We'd love to have your company. Come hang out with us! ***Beth is running for Breast Cancer!!! Donate HERE.*** LIKE TO SUPPORT THE SHOW, SMALL BUSINESS, AND YOURSELF? Please visit our affiliates for even more support! The Healthy Place Visit...
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Chronic Victory Podcast #65 - Aim Low
How can you start improving your life right now? Put on your capes and sharpen your spoons because today we find out the answer. Topics: CVP = Support, encouragement, truth. Pain & decay VS. strength & building yourself up A walkthrough some support group commonalities.. BE the change, BE the…
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Chronic Victory Podcast #64 - Beatitudes: A Blueprint for Living
Today we follow up on the previous podcast about your worth and discuss a section found in the bible (Matthew : 5), the Beatitudes. Jesus Christ provided a powerful blue print to how to live out daily life, but it's not what you would expect. Let's talk. Topics: Matthew: 5 (Bible Text). Blessed…
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Chronic Victory Podcast #63 - Your Worth
Disabilities, illness, pain, mistakes, guilt.... None of these things mean you can't go to the top of mountains. Today we discuss your worth, and why you are worthy. Topics Your rarity! Your body as a home & your pain as a roommate. From anger and frustration, to empathetic and saddened. Should =...
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Chronic Victory Podcast #62 - Roads to Recovery
The road to recovery. A road we know well. Does it ever end? Remember one thing: What doesn't transmit light, creates it's own darkness. Topics: Evolution of Recovery. "Shelf Life" of a suggested surgery. Being Hopeful. Can I really hate what I can't control? Vulnerable Post-Operative mind. PTSD...
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Chronic Victory Podcast #61 - Change, Growth & Closing out the Year
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! My very good friend and "New" co-host, Bethan Collier officially joins the CVP team! We discuss how we have grown and how things have changed over the past two years and also delve into some observations and things we're grateful for, like YOU! Thanks for…
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Chronic Victory Podcast #60 - Wanting to Give Up
I explain why you shouldn't kill yourself, a value about yourself that you might not notice, some considerations and things we can do when we feel like giving up. There is a better way than suicide, we just need to find it! Topics: A new answer to the question: Why shouldn't I kill myself?…
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Chronic Victory Podcast #59 - The Truth
I discuss some of my personal experiences with supernatural occurrences to share what I learned from them. You can read and study something as much as you want, but until you go through and experience it, you won't fully understand it, because we don't know what we don't know. Topics…
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Chronic Victory Podcast #58 - Higher Powered Soul
Have you ever just felt something or known something to be true just by "feeling it"? If your brain is just a random collection of chemicals that formed over billions of years, how can you trust your own thoughts and reasoning process? Let's talk about your soul for a second. Topics I'm not…
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Chronic Victory Podcast #57 - Anger
Those who are driven by anger and bitterness not only tend to fail, but they also tend to be miserable even if they don't. Today we discuss anger, frustration, rage, division and what we can do when we are under fire. Topics: Anger. Division in the Chronically Ill/ Disabled Community. Let other...
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Chronic Victory Podcast #56 - Seek Relationships: We Need People
Doing what you can, with what you have, is enough. Just don't do it all alone. The truth is we need other people, we need good people that we can have relationships and form bonds with. As with our pain and our joy, we are all connected. Topics: It's all connected. We love people. That's why it...
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Chronic Victory Podcast #55 - Seek Wisdom
We continue discussing the topic of Stillness, discuss what seeking wisdom means, and hit some heavy mental health topics like suicide as well. Tune in! Let's hang out together! Topics Stillness & Mental Health. Book "Stillness is the Key" by Ryan Holiday. Overthinking and defeating ourselves....
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Chronic Victory Podcast #54 - "IF"
Stillness is an ability that we all possess. It leads to better decision making and at it's core, allows us to conserve and redirect our energy. Whether or not you decide to practice it and how you do that are up to you. Topics CVP Update! STILLNESS IS THE KEY (Book by Ryan Holiday). Righteous VS...
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Chronic Victory Podcast #53 - Get Active in Your Own Rescue w/ Andy Evans
Andy Evans is a genuine guy and a relentless spirit. Given his age, he has already learned A LOT. He continues to investigate, learn, dissect and do battle against Ulcerative Colitis in an effective way, however, there is so much more going on with chronic disease than most of us realize. Reasons...
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Chronic Victory Podcast #52 - This is The Way
Is there a historically proven formula for overcoming any bad situation? What stands in the way, becomes the way. Topics: This is The Way. Questions to ask ourselves. Turning obstacles upside down. "I can make this Good". Jocko Willink's "Good" video on Youtube. We are talented at pointing out…
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Chronic Victory Podcast #51 - Podcast Number 1 (Remix)
Well here we are, kicking off the new year a little bit late, but with a much needed review of what the podcast is all about. Going back and reflecting on the podcast and its data, I found that the very slow paced Podcast #1 was where newcomers went to first. The last thing I want is people to...
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Chronic Victory Podcast #50 - Struggle Today-Strength Tomorrow w/ Bethan Collier
You may be surprised to hear from me that you don't always need to win win win all the time. resist the urge to quarrel, to always get the last word in, and refocus your efforts toward not worldly issues, but what is the bigger picture. In order to do so we need to remain students to life itself....
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Chronic Victory Podcast #49 - The Disabled Lie
Every day around the globe, people are going from what they deem to be normalcy, to baptism by fire, becoming a disabled person. It turns out life gets more complicated and difficult than it does easier. From what I can tell, a large lot of these human beings are being abused, stolen from…
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Chronic Victory Podcast #48 - Trust in Your Purpose w/ FBI (Ret.) Lillie Leonardi
After serving for 25 years in the law enforcement profession, including working for the FBI, Lillie Leonardi retired to pursue her lifelong passion for writing. A twice traditionally published author with Hay House, Lillie has travelled about the country and presented on her books: In The Shadow…
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Chronic Victory Podcast #47 - Leadership of Self w/ Steve McCaslin
Our pal (Ret.) US Navy Lt. Commander Steve McCaslin joins us once again to discuss leadership, specifically self-leadership. Leading oneself is a crucial skill that not only must be developed and learned properly, but greatly helps people with chronic conditions. Let's talk... Topics: A personal...
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CVP's Halloween Spooktacular!
Today, you'll find NOTHING about chronic ailments, pain, mental health, life or philosophy... And because of Covid-19, many people are finding themselves staying indoors and not partaking in trick or treating or any festivities... So with that said, my brilliant wife had an idea, the CVP…
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Chronic Victory Podcast #46 - The way it's "supposed to be" w/ Clayton Theriault
Topics: Who is Clayton Theriault? Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD) "Tea with Gary Vee" Loss of mobility. "I'm Alive, I'm happy". Able bodied while dreaming. A dark period to get through. CBD helps!!! Care assistance. Why even try? One shot at life... Perception and the way things are "supposed…
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Chronic Victory Podcast #45 - Healing Hurts & Contradictions
Feeling lost? Having another setback? Maybe some doubts? I find myself identifying contradictions within advice almost every day and it's easy to get hung up on them. But what blocks action, advances action. What stands in the way, becomes the way. Your path is already laid out for you. And what...
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Chronic Victory Podcast #44 - The Seeds You Sow w/ Brandon Lingle
This episode concludes my conversation with Brandon Lingle, who embodies the mindset, the honesty and the fighting spirit that the podcast attempts to share with everyone. Brandon has been through a lot. Whether he likes it or not, he's a real life superhero and I thank him for his service and...
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A powerful podcast that provides Hope, aims to reduce suffering and analyzes living with chronic illness, pain, PTSD and daily life, by using real life experiences, Christianity, Stoic Philosophy, historical lessons, books, guests and more!
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David Manthey
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