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Raw Thoughts Podcast

by MaKenzie Tiegs

Are you ready for deep, unfiltered conversations that challenge the status quo? Raw Thoughts Podcast dives into thought-provoking topics, from personal growth and mental health to relationships and societal issues. Join us as we explore the raw, unfiltered thoughts that shape our lives and challenge the way we see the world. Tune in for new episodes every week that will inspire, provoke, and expand your perspective.

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Episodes

  1. EP: 120 Saying Yes To Opportunities Like The Great American Speak Off

    Send a text In this episode, join us as we explore Stefani's inspiring journey from the Great American Speak Off to facing fears and imposter syndrome. Discover the power of saying yes to opportunities, manifesting goals, and embracing vulnerability. Listen in as we discuss Stefani's incredible...

  2. EP 119: From Service to Startup: First Responders' Entrepreneurial Journey

    Send a text In this episode, Monty Bynum, founder of The Wealthy Servant, and MaKenzie delve into the challenges of transitioning from first responder to entrepreneur. Tune in as these two remarkable individuals share their journey from serving others in the field to carving out new paths in the...

  3. EP 118: Father Wounds Revealed

    Send a text In honoring Father's Day, this episode serves as a powerful testament to the transformative nature of healing, inner strength, and the unwavering love that shapes us. May it kindle a sense of appreciation, understanding, and hope in the hearts of listeners, echoing the spirit of love...

  4. EP 117: Benefits Of Cold Plunging

    Send a text Cold plunge Cam most people know this special guest by. He has shared his experience openly on social media about lowering his dosage of medications, increasing a holistic approach and being willing to share his experience. Coaching: Feeling lost or stuck in life? It doesn't feel like...

  5. EP 116: Are Our Veterans Getting The Proper Mental Health Care?

    Send a text I would love to hear what your experience with the VA has been in the process to getting you the proper mental health care. Email [email protected] to share your story.

  6. EP 115: The Ambush On Police - Dedicated to Deputy Tobin Bolter

    Send a text Interview with Joe Gamaldi expresses the true concern to the ambush on police. This episode was recorded before the murder of Deputy Tobin Bolter in my local county, Ada County, Idaho. Learn mental health strategies as a police officer and how we can make a change in our communities....

  7. EP 113: Life As A 911 Dispatcher

    Send a text We typically hear from police officers about "shots fired" on scene. But what about the dispatchers? Hearing the chaos, staying calm and directing people where they need to be. Dispatchers are some of the most overlooked assets in the work of front line workers. Yet they are our first...

  8. EP 114: Finding Your Purpose After The Uniform

    Send a text From bomb squad to having Jack Daniels in one hand and a pistol in the other. Ken Lewis is here today to share his story of overcoming the adversity in identity crisis after leaving the Military. Is this something that you struggle with. Hop on a coaching call to learn how to navigate...

  9. EP 112: Cortisol Casterates

    Send a text Lyndsey Kinghorn, founder of Foundation Functional Medicine. Learn more about her on episode 48 https://www.buzzsprout.com/2279354/14067843. Stress consumes us as humans in our busy world, but what are you doing about it? Reach out to Lyndsey at...

  10. EP 111: Cancer Survivors Journey Of Health And Healing

    Send a text Meet Alex Conley, a childhood leukemia survivor sharing his story of overcoming mental challenges. Discover how laughter became his healing medicine during his battle with cancer. Post-recovery, Alex faced health setbacks due to lifestyle choices, prompting a transformative journey...

  11. EP 110: Biohacking Your Health With Upgrade Labs Meridian

    Send a text Nestled in the heart of Meridian, Idaho, Upgrade Labs Meridian is more than a health and wellness facility; it’s a biohacking powerhouse, a brainchild of Dave Asprey’s innovative vision. Spearheaded by passionate co-owners Hailey Smith and Becky Granden, this Upgrade Labs in Meridian...

  12. EP 109: Alcoholic Stabs Wife - Dr. Robb Kelly

    Send a text Dr. Robb Kelly expresses his past and how he works with alcoholic today. He inflicted pain on others that he has since repaired. Listen today for a message of hope and healing. Mindbase: The first proactive approach to first responders mental well-being. Schedule a demo today and...

  13. EP 108: Learn To Suffer By Choice

    Send a text Mindbase: The first proactive approach to first responders mental well-being. Schedule a demo today and mention Raw Thoughts Podcast in helping provide effective and confidential agency wellness through CAD and RMS systems. Stanley Cups: Your active lifestyle cups on the go. High...

  14. EP 107: Empower The People, Fuel The Culture

    Send a text Meet Tina P, founder of CULTURE, a social movement bringing fitness and community together. Tina shares her personal story and early life struggles. She shows females that when you put your mind to something you can make your dreams possible. Do not become a victim of your past. Book...

  15. EP 106: Sgt. John Mattingly- Officer Shot In Breonna Taylor Raid

    Send a text Meet Sgt. John Mattingly, one of the officers involved in the Breonna Taylor raid, we discuss what emotional turmoil happened after that incident. The lack of leadership from the city, the process of EAP, and what our communities can be doing to step and help with the ambush on our...

  16. EP 105: Gaining Confidence Back After An Abusive Relationship

    Send a text Megan Shehan is a business owner of Boise Beauty Boards, a charcuterie board business that started after being a single mom and wanting to express her creativity. While life has not been easy, Megan was in an abusive relationship and felt like she had no worth. She explains how she...

  17. EP: 104 The Only Chance You Have At Life Is To Keep Trying

    Send a text Matt Todd, the producer of MTU Studios my new podcast production studio dives into how we manage to get through the hard times. What it takes to be in a marriage. We explore what to say to people when you ask them how they are doing and they truthfully reply, not good. Building human...

  18. Ep 103: From Addiction Survivor To Thriving Business Owner

    Send a text Meet Zach, an individual who had been breaking into peoples cars, running from the cops, stealing identities to just get by in life. Raised by a father who beat him, was molested and drugs were his answer for many years. Battling addiction for years, he pivoted and started living life...

  19. EP 102: The Great American Speak Off

    Send a text October 2023 I saw a post on Instagram that was looking for the next great American speaker with Pete Vargas and Grant Cardone. Well I took a leap of faith, and decided to compete. Think of it like American Idol, but for speakers. Learn how it all went down and what is happening next....

  20. EP 101: Don't Live To Exist, Live To Be Remembered

    Send a text Meet William with Will Is Blessed. Listen today on his story of overcoming childhood traumas, mother issues, drugs and homelessness. How he turned his life around to hear how he did it himself. Mindbase: The first proactive approach to first responders mental well-being. Schedule a…

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  21. 100th Episode Of Raw Thoughts Podcast!

    Send a text Holy shit, I can't believe it. 100 hundred episodes in less than 2 years. It has not came without fear, inner critic trying to talk the devil into me, and having to push past so many limiting beliefs. Listen to hear how she has got through it. What would you love or not love about…

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  22. EP: 99 Detaching From Old Beliefs

    Send a text Derek expresses the challenges in getting hired as a first responder and what it took. While in the profession of being a police officer he brought many studies to his department of the benefits of jiu jitsu, how injuries had gone down, mental well being has risen. With that, his...

  23. EP 98: Transformational Thinking

    Send a text MaKenzie shares a new skill of transformational thinking. Restructuring the beliefs we were forced in childhood, to making our own decisions as adults. We control our choices and behaviors of our beliefs. MaKenzie walks you through how to transform into a new belief and changing your...

  24. EP 97: One Last Prayer

    Send a text Parker Kane, professional beat boxer, podcaster and radio host. When Parker found him in a low emotional state with his one last prayer, he leaned into his dog, friends, family and faith. Mindbase: The first proactive approach to first responders mental well-being. Schedule a demo…

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  25. EP 95: You Don't Have To Be A Hippie To Do Self-Care

    Send a text He first thought of suicide in the 3rd grade. Growing up LDS he thought that once he was baptized he'd then be better at math, school, not be made fun of. His grandfather and father also both committed suicide. What is happening with our men? Leave your comment below. Mindbase: The...

  26. EP 94: The One Thing I Learned After My Breakup

    Send a text Learn what helped me get through my last breakup and catapulted me into living a more abundant life. You can either choose to get stuck, or move through the pain. I chose to move through the pain. Evaluate what I personally needed to work on and how I can be a better person from those...

  27. EP 93: Navigating PTSD In First Responders

    Send a text Meet MarK DiBona, a man who is healthy and living a good life. But that wasn't always his story. He was sexually abused as a child by an officer, who then became an officer. Through the years of critical incidences, drinking, aggression and 2 suicide attempts, Mark is here with us...

  28. EP 92: Police Officers Career Ends After Injury

    Send a text After an unexpected injury took Jessica away from police work, she wasn't sure what to do after that. She now helps coach first responders enduring the same struggles she had. Email: [email protected] RAW THOUGHTS Medical Kits: https://mymedic.com/?avad=342821_f30dd6e99…

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  29. EP 91: What is Kundalini Yoga?

    Send a text Have you ever heard of Kundalini Yoga? Well if you haven't listen to Tedi Surge enlighten us with what it is. I love how she describes that none of these self-healing practices are new, it may just be new to us. Email: [email protected] RAW THOUGHTS Medical Kits:...

  30. Ep 90: F*CK HAPPINESS

    Send a text Are you chasing being happy, and always falling short? F*ck happiness. To me it's about fulfillment. Through heavy times, we may not be the happiest, but we can be at peace with the experience and find fulfillment still. Email: [email protected] RAW THOUGHTS Medical Kits:...

  31. EP 89: How To Regulate Your Nervous System

    Send a text Yes a man instructing yoga. Breathwork can work for not only off shift, but on as well. Regulating your breath allows for maximum oxygen and best decision making. Clear, concise and direct communication is what first responders need. Seems silly, but breath can help with all of that....

  32. EP 88: Chase The Hard Things

    Send a text Do you run from the challenging times? What if we chased them instead? I challenge you to chase the challenge to better equip yourself to knowing you can get through it. Learn from your experiences whether positive or negative, learning will always win. Email: [email protected]...

  33. EP 87: Father Carries Daughter To The Morgue

    Send a text Losing a loved one is difficult. The hard part is each person loses a different part of that person. Chad Henkel speaks of losing his daughter, having to carry her through the hospital to the morgue. He knows the pain of losing his daughter, however he doesn't know the pain of his…

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  34. EP 86: How To Stop Intrusive Thoughts

    Send a text Have you ever found yourself lying in bed with thoughts that you can't seem to stop? Well not only will you hear some of the thoughts I have, but how I walk you through stopping them. Looking for a personal coach to guide you to new tools and ways of thinking? Email GROWTH today to...

  35. EP 85: MLB Player Lost His Personal Identity

    Send a text Meet Brandon Barns, a once MLB player that has turned Realtor. But beyond the titles of his job, Brandon struggled with what his purpose was after leaving MLB. Brandon had the fancy cars and big houses, but he still seemed lost. Listen today to how he managed to find his true purpose...

  36. EP 84: The Reality Of Sex Trafficking In Idaho

    Send a text When you don't see the problem or acknowledge it exists, then you don't have to deal with it. WRONG. Lying and saying you don't see something is far worse than owning the horrible act. In this episode you will learn more about sex trafficking in Idaho specifically. The harsh reality…

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  37. EP 82: Former Navy Seal Talks Mental Health

    Send a text Mental strength is something many people are searching for. How do you gain it? How to conqueror your inner critic and become a leading man in society. Listen from Ray Cash Care former Navy SEAL who talks about the 4 F Bombs, Family, Fitness, Finances and Faith. Email:...

  38. EP 81: The Truth About Modern Dating

    Send a text Meet Ryan, podcast host of The Takeover Podcast. We delve into how you pick your favorite football team and remember all the stats. Modern day dating, what its like, how its going and why people are so standoffish. Listen today to hear a fun conversation that is raw. ️ Email:...

  39. EP 80: How To Put Yourself In Rooms To Grow

    Send a text After Matt Schneider was a guest on the podcast he informed me on the Ubuntu community and how they would be doing a entrepreneur couples mastermind here in Boise. Though being single, I still went. Listen to the top takeaways from this mastermind. If you are looking for a high level…

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  40. EP 79: Why Having A Community Will Save Your Life

    Send a text Meet Matt and Christen Schneider, their marriage was on the verge of divorce, their health was dog shit, and was losing money more than making it. Listen to the "No More Fake It Till You Make It" episode to hear more of the back story. But through the trials, they now have developed…

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  41. EP 78: How To Stay Sober

    Send a text Meet Bill and Mike, a power duo behind Sober Not Mature Podcast that meet in a sober living facility. Through the years of friendship they keep each other accountable to living the sobriety steps. #aa #sobriety #sobernotmature #howtogetsober #howtostaysober Email:...

  42. EP 77: How Breathing Can Heal You

    Send a text Meet Faith, a strong souled individual that took the personal steps to walk a path of healing from her past experiences. Through loosing her father at a young age, Faith not only shares her struggles she has faced, but how she has faced them head on. You will learn more of what…

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  43. EP 76: Divorcing A Firefighter

    Send a text Throughout her life, Summer witnessed firsthand the sacrifices her parents made in their roles as a firefighter and ER nurse, fostering a deep sense of empathy and compassion and viewpoint of healthy and unhealthy coping skills. Her journey took an unexpected turn when she found love...

  44. EP 75: Bipolar In The Security Field

    Send a text Jessica Walton dives into her personal journey with bipolar disorder. You hear what her signs and symptoms were as you hear her experience. In this episode Jessica navigates the discussion of stigma in the security field and why she kept her bipolar diagnosis a secret....

  45. EP 74: Gun In Your Mouth Is Not The Answer

    Send a text Tyson Durfey talks about finding the treasures in the trash of life. Where honesty is the key to a cowboy up mentality. Being vulnerable and cleaning the wounds from our past. While mental toughness is not something that just happens for people, he shares a incredible personal story...

  46. EP 73: The EMS System Is Failing Us

    Send a text "Stand By for Tones" is a game-changing app designed to revolutionize EMS education by offering a cost-effective solution for learning and professional development. Whether you're a seasoned EMS professional or just starting your journey, "Stand By 4 Tones" is your go-to companion,...

  47. EP 72: Paramedic Mental Health Journey After Suicidal Ideations

    Send a text In this episode, Cameo fearlessly opens up about her battle with suicidal thoughts, shedding light on the challenges faced by frontline heroes like herself. With remarkable resilience, she shares how she found the will to persevere, offering hope and inspiration to those who may be...

  48. EP 71: Traumatic Brain Injury Survivors Story

    Send a text When an unexpected fall from a ladder caused a traumatic brain injury we hear the recovery process from Brandon. How he fought for his life, and what his TBI healing process has looked like. He gives much of his success to Nielsen Rehabilitation at the University of Utah Health....

  49. EP 70: Heal Your Autoimmune Disease

    Send a text Listen from Ashley Jansen who has done the research, spent the money, and continues to learn about healing the immune system. Her son had a vaccine injury and learned how transfer factor has helped overcome the symptoms. #immuebooster #functionalmedicine #functionalhealing...

  50. EP 69: Police Officers Struggle After Killing A Suspect

    Send a text International Best-Selling Author & National Speaker at Relentless Courage: Winning The Battle Against Frontline Trauma #trauma #firstresponder #frontlineworkers #policeofficer #suicidesurvivor #firstrespondermentalhealth #veteran Get your copy today:...

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Are you ready for deep, unfiltered conversations that challenge the status quo? Raw Thoughts Podcast dives into thought-provoking topics, from personal growth and mental health to relationships and societal issues. Join us as we explore the raw, unfiltered thoughts that shape our lives and challenge the way we see the world. Tune in for new episodes every week that will inspire, provoke, and expand your perspective.

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MaKenzie Tiegs

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