Episodes
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Episode 67
On this episode, my oldest daughter joins me and we chat about life.
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Episode 66
On this episode I discuss my healing and growth as I work to experience holiday joy again in my life and teach my children how to experience that same joy.
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Episode 65
On this episode I discuss a thoughtful quote on discipline from the legendary Mike Tyson and expand on how we handle discipline, or the lack of in our own lives.
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Episode 64
On this episode I discuss my journey to becoming more present and how we create unrealistic expectations for ourselves to live up to.
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Episode 63
On this episode I return from my mental health hiatus and talk about my incredible, life changing experience with Operation Surf.
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Episode 62
On this episode I give an update on what's happening with me and the podcast.
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Episode 61
On this episode I talk about life and death and learning how to take pause before we lose our cool.
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Episode 60
On this episode I talk about about on of my most traumatizing moments and how I still struggle with it... it's not what you'd expect! To find out more about Merging Vets and Players and how you can get involved at https://vetsandplayers.org
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Episode 59
On this episode, I discuss how we determine others value in our lives, and how we can change the criteria. It's never about someone's financial net worth!
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Episode 58
On this episode I talk about growth, progress and giving with a mindset of service.
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Episode 57
On this episode, special guest and former European footballer, Premier League and MLS Coach Michael Smith joins me on the podcast.
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Episode 56
With Suicide Awareness month coming to a close, I discuss suicide in the Veteran community, asking for help when you need it and how to be available to help those in times of desperation.
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Episode 55
On this episode, I talk about my bout with Covid, suicide awareness month and working to embrace failure as an opportunity for growth.
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Episode 54
I this episode I discuss my absence, as well as the current political landscape and how we change it.
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Episode 53
On this episode I discuss how we lose sight of others, especially while we're in our cars and how we can work to remember to treat others better, especially on the road.
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Episode 52
On this episode I discuss how we are all consumers and also manufacturers. How do we control what we manufacture? Are we manufacturing positively or negatively? How do we change what we manufacture?
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Episode 51 - The Still Life Podcast
On this episode I discuss new developments in my world and where the road I'm on may lead.
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Episode 50
On this episode I wax poetic a bit about the past, the future and being present in the present.
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Episode 49
On this episode I discuss the fact that more often than not, when good things happen it's because we put in the work. I also talk about experiencing life and learning in nature.
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Episode 48
On this episode I discuss my path, and looking forward in our careers and long term plans, while being open to non linear progression.
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Episode 47
On this episode I reflect on my 4th of July, the last 15 months and what the future holds as I begin a new chapter of life.
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Episode 46
On this episode, I rant a bit about how we tend to get wrapped up in other people's thoughts, opinions and beliefs when they ultimately have zero effect on our lives.
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Episode 45
On this episode I talk a bit about my current state of affairs and my direction with the podcast.
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Episode 44
On this episode, I talk about communication and relationships. I navigate through the blame game, our hunger for self preservation and how to have constructive, versus destructive communications. Hint; it begins with YOU.
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Episode 43
On this episode I talk about my experience with a virtual career fair and talk about Merging Vets and Players, an organization that has changed the lives of so many professional athletes and combat veterans in so many ways.
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Episode 42
On this episode, NFL great Tony Richardson joins me on the show.
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Episode 41
On this episode I discuss my success with mowing the yard and talk about my journey of returning to school.
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Episode 40
On this episode I discuss allergies, going back to school and the ironies of "entry level" jobs requiring college degrees.
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Episode 39
On this episode I talk about my day, the job hunt and my struggle with vertigo.
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Episode 38
On this episode I talk about my mental health day today and how we should work to maintain care of our mental health, rather than waiting until our breaking point.
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Episode 37
On this episode I decide to start doing the entire episode in one take. I discuss where my head is at, other randomness and my miserable quest to attain the proper hydration level.
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Episode 36
On this episode I talk relationships, what we're responsible for and how we can work to improve our relationships, regardless of what stage they're in; beginning, middle or end.
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Episode 35
On this episode I discuss my beef with college, the job market and deception of applicants.
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Episode 34
On this episode I talk a bit about my lack of motivation today, and what I'm trying to do to move past it and be productive.
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Episode 33
On this episode I talk about things I've learned about myself through multimedia, and what draws me towards certain programs.
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Episode 32
On this episode I try to figure out how kids accumulate so much stuff and discuss the Mayweather - Paul fight, the upcoming Woodley - Paul fight and why Jake Paul should step inside the cage.
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Episode 31
On this episode I take pause, reflect and celebrate the fact that we are all still here and we choose to continue to fight on and move forward today, and every day.
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Episode 30
On this episode I discuss my frustration with my job hunt and how poorly some large corporations treat their employees.
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Episode 29
On this episode I talk about discovering my identity and how to move forward now that I better know and understand who I am.
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Episode 28
On this episode I speak briefly about my big blunder of the day, reflect on yesterdays episode and how we can continue to support ourselves and each other.
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Episode 27
**Due to the sensitive nature of today's episode, listener discretion is advised.** On this episode I talk a bit about mental health, suicide and stigmas surrounding it.
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Episode 26
Please join me in a minute of silence to meditate, reflect and honor the veterans who are no longer with us and made the ultimate sacrifice so we might continue to enjoy our freedoms.
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Episode 25
On this episode I discuss life, death, work and a bit about the failings of corporate culture.
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Episode 24
On this episode I discuss what can be a very sensitive topic for some; Memorial Day. For more information on the history of Memorial Day, visit: https://www.va.gov/opa/speceven/memday/history.asp
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Episode 23
On this episode I give an update on my health and talk about the state and future of the podcast.
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Episode 22
On this episode I talk a bit about mental health, my own, yours and others'.
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Episode 21
On this episode I talk about my fun weekend with kidney stones as well as the job search, and how we define success versus failure in our lives.
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Episode 20
On this episode I talk about my day, and recharging ourselves physically, mentally and emotionally.
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Episode 19
On this episode I give a job update and talk about my relationship with nature and a beautiful little Swallow I encountered.
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Episode 18
On this episode I give an update on the job search and talk about some of the things I've learned in my 20 plus years in the workforce.