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The Human Practitioner

by Craig Mayville

Formerly "What Makes Us Human"...My fascination with the feats that human beings are capable of when they commit themselves to something is what motivates me to make this podcast.Each story is told by the person who has lived it - all the challenges, successes and what keeps them going to achieve more.Hosted by Craig Mayville, former Marine CH-53 Crew Chief and co-founder of VATTEN Cold Plunge.

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Episodes

  1. John Collard: From the Jungles of Vietnam to the Woods of Washington

    John's story of being injured in Vietnam as a Combat Medic, medically retired, and making it through the many challenges he has faced since is a testament to the value of human connection.Like so many other veterans, John has gone through years of struggle with the VA and the toll of his combat...

  2. Mhanu Boulengier (#2): From Paralysis to Full Mobility

    Marine veteran, Mhanu Boulengier, joins me again to discuss what led to four back surgeries, stem cell therapy and his eventual return to full mobility. Stay tuned for more with Mhanu!

  3. Mhanu Boulengier: Rebuilding as a Lifestyle

    Mhanu Boulengier, a Marine veteran, joins me to discuss the many challenges he's gone through and how they've shaped who he is today. From drug and alcohol addiction to considering suicide, he has experienced many dark times. With the help of several therapies, Mhanu has been able to improve his...

  4. Aaron King: Ego Death, Adventure and Perseverance

    I met Aaron in a gym parking lot in Whitefish, Montana. He was by his Toyota Sequoia that he uses as his overloading adventure vehicle. Little did I know that his story ran much deeper than merely liking Toyota SUVs and adventure. Aaron joined me for a rare podcast appearance to discuss his...

  5. Coach Jerry Kuykendall: Exploring Alternatives for Healing Traumas

    Chek Practitioner and Holistic Life Coach, Jerry Kuykendall, returns to discuss a range of modalities and benefits of healing from traumas. It's clear to many of us that the standard methods of healing traumas are leaving many people looking for more. We touch on the growing number of military...

  6. Trevor Wert - Focus on Fundamentals

    Trevor has led quite the exciting life, ranging from Team USA ski jumping to rally driver instructing to Motorsports Marketing Manager for Toyota Gazoo Racing Rally Team US. After an injury ended Trevor's professional skiing career, he became a skiing instructor. He later became a rally car...

  7. JR Aduddell: The Beauty of Shared Challenges

    JR Aduddell is a former Marine CH-53D Avionicsman who served from 1997 to 2006. He was a standout at HMH-463 and became an Aerial Observer (AO), which helped him gain a deeper appreciation for his role in Avionics. JR and John served together at 463 and became part of a tightly knit group of...

  8. Coach Jerry Kuykendall: From Sick to Chek Practitioner

    Jerry digs into his story of going from sick in his early 30s to discovering Paul Chek's Chek Institute and becoming a healthy man and Chek Practitioner. He discusses the simplicity of healing ourselves from emotional, physical, mental and spiritual perspectives. Jerry touches on where the...

  9. Love of the Craft in Aviation Maintenance

    Laura Salmon, Air Force veteran and former B-1 Lancer bomber hydraulics mechanic, joins Craig again for a chat about what she loves about aviation. Through her photography and descriptions, Laura brings to life many of the sensory details in aircraft - leaking hydraulic fluid, engine and rotor...

  10. Taylor Lasiter - Redacted Fitness Founder, Marine Veteran

    Taylor Lasiter joins Craig to discuss his Marine Corps career and entrepreneurial journey that led him to opening Redacted Fitness. Taylor's story is one of perseverance, problem solving and healing from PTSD.If you are active duty military, a veteran or first responder in the Coeur d'Alene and...

  11. The "18 Inch Rule" In Aviation Maintenance

    Danny Mears, Chief Master Sergeant (CMSgt.) and Superintendent with the Air National Guard's 139th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, joins John Logsdon and Craig to discuss the importance of attention to detail in aviation maintenance. Danny has maintained the C-130 for nearly 27 years and reached…

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  12. Laura Salmon - B-1 Hydraulics Mechanic and Award Winning Graphic Designer

    Laura Salmon, Air Force veteran and creator of Glantz Medias and Glantz Aviation, joins John Logsdon and Craig to share her story and love for aviation. Laura is a former B-1 Lancer bomber hydraulics mechanic and award-winning graphic designer. Her recent photos of a CH-53E operated by HMH-464…

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  13. The Story of Alec Langen and Tiger 43 with Steve Langen

    This opens with several minutes of CH-53 and general aviation talk. Steve Langen, former Marine CH-53 crew chief and father of Alec Langen, shares his family's history in the Marine CH-53 community, and the tragedy that took Alec's life aboard a CH-53. Alec was the senior crew chief on board…

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  14. John Logsdon - Transforming Trauma, Legacy and Improving Veteran Relationships

    Former Marine Sgt. and CH-53 Crew Chief Instructor, John Logsdon, joins Craig for another episode. They discuss how our past traumas can be transformed into excellence, leaving a lasting legacy through our work and family, and improving veteran-to-veteran relationships. John is the sole owner and...

  15. John Fontaine: Zen Combat Veteran and North Idaho Experience Realtor

    Hey there! My name is John. I’m originally from Minnesota and made the move to Coeur d’Alene, Idaho in 2020 with my wife, Michelle, and our two German Shepherds, Athena and Estella. Before diving into real estate, I spent six years in law enforcement—two of those years here in North Idaho and…

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  16. Curtis Jackson: Performance Coach & Founder, Jackson Strength and Performance

    Curtis Jackson is a world-class performance coach and the founder and co-owner of Jackson Strength and Performance, where he has spent the last twenty years helping athletes reach the highest levels of physical and mental performance. Over his career, Jackson Strength and Performance has trained...

  17. Mycal Anders: Marine Officer Turned Performance Consultant and Father

    Mycal Anders is a U.S. Marine Corps veteran, Birkman Certified Consultant, bestselling author, and founder of Next Level Performance Consulting, located in Scottsdale, AZ. He's coached thousands of high performers to integrate their leadership, wellness and identity through a system rooted in...

  18. Matthew Crooks: Marine CH-53 Crew Chief, Father, Top Performing Realtor

    Matthew enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps following his graduation from Cactus Shadows High School in 2003. He served with HMH-362 throughout the South Pacific as well as the Naval Aviation Headquarters conducting test and evaluation flights on CH-53 Sea Stallion helicopters. Matthew completed 14...

  19. Cris Sanchez: Marine CH-53 Flight Equipment Turned Airbus Instructor and Father

    Cris' 20-plus-year aviation career began as a Marine Corps Flight Equipment technician maintaining helmets and flight gear for pilots and aircrew. He then transitioned into a CH-53E mechanic performing in-depth depot level maintenance, where he developed rapidly as an aircraft maintainer. That's...

  20. Olyveya Mazier: Ballerina, Carnivore(ish), Pure by Olyveya Creator

    Olyveya, who suggests we "get uncomfortable," has lived an exciting life ranging from a professional ballet career, living in numerous countries around the world, becoming an advocate of the carnivore diet, and building her company - Pure by Olyveya. Olyveya has cured herself of multiple health...

  21. John Logsdon: What Is It Like Being a Marine CH-53 Helicopter Crew Chief?

    John Logsdon is a 12-year Marine Corps veteran who served from 1994 to 2006. John got his start as an F-18 power line mechanic and transitioned into the role of CH-53D Crew Chief, Weapons and Tactics Instructor (WTI), Flight Line Supervisor and Collateral Duty Quality Assurance Representative...

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Formerly "What Makes Us Human"...My fascination with the feats that human beings are capable of when they commit themselves to something is what motivates me to make this podcast.Each story is told by the person who has lived it - all the challenges, successes and what keeps them going to achieve more.Hosted by Craig Mayville, former Marine CH-53 Crew Chief and co-founder of VATTEN Cold Plunge.

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Formerly "What Makes Us Human"...My fascination with the feats that human beings are capable of when they commit themselves to something is what motivates me to make this podcast.Each story is told by the person who has lived it - all the challenges, successes and what keeps them going to achieve...

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The Human Practitioner is created and hosted by Craig Mayville.
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