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WarriorGMR HQ
by Bilal Rana, Ken Corigliano, and April Welch
We are uniting and empowering veterans and civilians through gaming. The WarriorGMR HQ podcast discussed mental and physical health, resiliency, leadership, and purpose. We interview the world's leading influencers in esports and gaming who are making an incredible difference. Gaming is an accessible and intuitive way to build communities and enhance human functionality. Through our foundation, we are connecting all demographics of society to gain access to the power that esports and gaming have on our day-to-day lives. We hope to have you all support our podcast and our cause. Website: https://warriorgmrfoundation.org/ Discord: https://discord.com/servers/warrior-gmr-foundation-674732735247679498 Youtube: <a target="_blank" rel=
Episodes
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Ending "Suisilence" with Anne Dunsmore - WarriorGMR HQ Ep. 50
Anne Dunsmore dedicates her efforts to breaking the silence around suicide by using music and community-driven events to make open discussion about mental health both inviting and accessible. She believes that “one minute of caring can give someone else one more minute of life."
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Service Before Self ft. Col. Sam Whitehurst - WarriorGMR HQ Ep. 49
Colonel Sam Whitehurst is a U.S. Army veteran with nearly three decades of service as an infantry officer After retiring about six years ago, he joined Dixon Center for Military and Veterans Services, where he now serves as a Vice President
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Overcoming Trauma and Building Resilience ft. Dorothy Odell - WarriorGMR HQ - Ep. 48
Dorothy Odell, founder of Unstoppable Overcomers, shares her personal story of resilience and her work helping veterans, first responders, and individuals overcome trauma. Her mission is rooted in experiences of personal and family struggles, including growing up with chronically ill parents,...
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Defying Limits and Elevating Mental Health Awareness ft. Dean Stott - WarriorGMR HQ Ep. 47
Warrior GMR HQ Podcast is honored to have Dean Stott, world-record holder and one of the world's most lethal humans. Dean Stott is a former UK Tier One Special Forces operative (Special Boat Service) who transitioned into becoming a global security expert after a parachute accident ended his...
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An interview with an incredibly smart gamer ft. WTF Media - WarriorGMR HQ Podcast Ep. 46
One thing that struck us with this episode's guest is crushing the gamer stereotype of being unaware or clueless. Tune in for this episode that will make you think twice.
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Creative Mastery and Finding Joy ft. Substantial - WarriorGMR HQ Ep. 45
Gamer dads will absolutely love this episode. Mom gamers of course will do! Substantial, an MC, producer, visual artist, and consultant, has contributed to music in Arknights and PUBG Mobile. He also runs Substantial Art and Music, helping visual artists, musicians, and small businesses....
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WarriorGMR is a now a Movement ft. CEO and Founder Josh Otero - WarriorGMR HQ Ep.44
This episode features Josh Otero, founder and chairman of the Warrior Gamer Foundation, reflecting on the organization's growth, initiatives, and vision for supporting veterans through gaming, mental health advocacy, and innovative technologies.
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Ultimate Pain & Sacrifice Can Lead to Ultimate Fulfillment ft. Kate McKay - WarriorGMR HQ Ep.43
Kate says, "Trauma is in my DNA." But we'd say, so is strength. Tune in for one of our favorite episodes. We love this one because Kate is a major testimonial to resilience, strength, and stamina. With an incredible amount of focus and determination she overcame the darkest days and endured the...
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A Work in Progress By the Nation's Most Elite Warrior ft. Chris Webber - WarriorGMR HQ Ep.42
In this amazing interview, Chris Webber discusses his loneliness following separation from the military, his acknowledgement that he’s still a major work in progress. Relatable, refreshing and insightful is the theme for this week’s interview. Despite Chris’ incredibly demanding job as a Naval...
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Gamer, Author, Marine, Actor ft. Rod Van Blake - WarriorGMR HQ Ep.41
A young man is told, "get a real job" by his mother. So a few days later he's off to MEPS (Military Entrance Processing Station) for what will be a 20 year decorated career in the US Marines. He falls in love with fantasy and fiction, by reading hundreds of books including the entire Star Wars...
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Revisiting Sam Peterson from Patriot Powerup (Original Ep. 29) - WarriorGMR HQ Ep.40
40 Episodes down and we've scored Sam Peterson, the first repeat guest on the podcast! He started off by providing a comprehensive overview of the Patriot Power Up treatment program, highlighting its unique approach to addressing mental health issues such as PTSD, TBI, depression, and anxiety.
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Mindset Transformation ft. Crystal "Ms. Mindset" Privett - WarriorGMR HQ Ep.39
We interview Crystal Privett, founder of Mindset Service and 7-time author and New York Times best seller! Crystal is a renowned energy psychologist, mental health specialist and personal transformation coach that adores helping others raise their level of consciousness with the magnificent mind.
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The Struggle of Millenial Veterans ft. Jenna Carlton - WarriorGMR HQ Ep.38
A proud and motivated female navy veteran having served one tour of four years, Jenna Carlton discovers she doesn't quite fit in. She then discovers she isn't alone...
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The Benefits of Gaming for Veterans and Civilians ft. Lorenzo Paluzzi - WarriorGMR HQ Ep.37
Lorenzo is an IT professional that is dedicated to helping the US Military and Government be the best that they can be. He works within one of the largest DoD Veteran focused non-profits called AFCEA, where he is President of the DC chapter.
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Youth Empowerment and Protection ft. Tomia Chu -WarriorGMR HQ Ep.36
Tomia Chu is a social worker who's passionate about community development, human rights, child protection, youth empowerment, humanitarian response and peace building.
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HealthyGamer meets WarriorGMR ft. Kruti Kanojia, cofounder of HealthyGamerGG - WarriorGMR HQ Ep.35
Kruti Kanojia, the CEO of Healthy Gamer, discussed the organization's mission to enhance the mental health of the gaming community through various initiatives, including content creation, coaching, and a foundation for research and advocacy.
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Stress Management ft. Trisha "The Stressalist" Houghton - WarriorGMR HQ Ep.34
Trisha addresses Nervous System Dysregulation (NSD) caused by a "stuck" fight/flight stress response from repeated high-performance, high-stress situations. Trisha has been a private coach, trainer, educator, and consultant for over 6 years and currently discretely works with Special Forces, Navy...
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Applying Psychology through UX Design in Gaming ft. Roshelle from Blizzard - WarriorGMR HQ Ep.33
Roshelle, a UX researcher at Blizzard and an Air Force veteran, shares her unconventional career path, and discusses the value of inclusion, communication, and teamwork.
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eSports and Gaming: Balancing Fun and Health ft. Josh Hafkin from Game Gym - WarriorGMR HQ Ep.32
Since 2018, Game Gym has offered a healthy and holistic approach to video games with structured sessions and certified coaches designed to help kids game better and smarter! Join us with founder and CEO Josh Hafkin to learn more.
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Building Healthy eSports Teams ft. Kristin Anderson from FitGMR - WarriorGMR HQ Ep.31
With her deep understanding of gamers' needs and a background in enhancing eSports performance through sleep, nutrition, and mental conditioning, Kristin and her husband, Mike Anderson, are revolutionizing how competitive eSports athletes achieve peak performance.
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2D Anime Fighter "Spirit's Edge" ft. Redd Tingle - WarriorGMR HQ Ep.30
Award-winning filmmaker and anime enthusiast Redd Tingle is bringing his long-held vision to life with Spirit’s Edge, a high-speed, 2D anime fighting game set to make a significant impact on the fighting game community.
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Innovating Veteran Mental Healthcare ft. Sam Peterson from Patriot PowerUp - WarriorGMR HQ Ep.29
In this episode, Sam shares a powerful story that compelled him to serve his fellow soldiers in his current capacity. As a previous bomb technician in EOD, he got to see his share of post-traumatic stress. As the career field with the #1 rate of suicide, he too was about to pull the trigger when...
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Suicidality, Resilience, and Purpose ft. Kairi Jaye - WarriorGMR HQ Ep.28
Kairi J. Sariah, an Air Force Intelligence and Special Operations Veteran, discovered the therapeutic power of gaming after navigating through her darkest hour with a loaded gun. Embracing her true self in the gaming community, she has since emerged as a passionate advocate for mental health and...
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Emotional Intelligence ft. Jamil "Alyx Vance" Higley - WarriorGMR HQ Ep.27
Jamil Higley is an emotional intelligence coach modeled for Valve’s character, Alex. She works for Rice University as a leadership development coach.
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Realistic Military FPS ft. With Them: Frontlines - WarriorGMR HQ Ep.26
A cutting edge FPS with actual replicas of military members inside it! The technology of this video game can also be harnessed to address PTSD symptoms. Learn more in this episode.
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Passion and Purpose ft. Nick "The Machine" Lavery - WarriorGMR HQ Ep.25
"The Machine" Nick Lavery, one of the most sought after military personalities in the world, joins us to drop knowledge. Be prepared, it is a POWERFUL interview.
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Creating a Desired Success Pathway ft. Carmen Drummond - WarriorGMR HQ Ep.24
As the National Minority Veteran Program Manager, Carmen leads a team of over 400 Minority Veteran Program Coordinators to enhance outreach and support for minority veterans. Today she talks about creating a career you never want to retire from.
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The Healing Power of Humor - WarriorGMR HQ Ep.23
A (more serious) extension of our last episode :)
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Click This to Hear TERRIBLE Gamer Jokes - WarriorGMR HQ Ep.22
Our apologies...
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The Power of Gaming ft. WarriorGMR Stream Team - WarriorGMR HQ Ep.21
Our official stream team consists of incredible individuals who share their personal stories and discuss how gaming has empowered them.
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A Smorgasbord of Topics - WarriorGMR HQ Ep.20
Did you know VR is used to help hoarders throw away their things? This and many other random topics on episode #20
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Military eSports ft. Regiment Gaming - WarriorGMR HQ Ep.19
Regiment Gaming is the biggest military gaming community on the planet and they are serious! In this non-stop stomach aching humorous episode we examine eSports in the Olympics, people watching, gaming topics, and the hilarity of military service.
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Resilience vs. Victim Mentality ft. former Jocko Guest Derek Herrera - WarriorGMR HQ Ep.18
We interview Derek Herrera, world famous speaker and probably the most humble and gracious person you'll ever meet. Our main question: Do you think being exposed to diverse experiences increases resilience?
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High School vs. Collegiate vs. Professional eSports - WarriorGMR HQ Ep.17
In traditional sports there are lots of pipelines to fulfill the demands of professional athletics and to create a return on investment. Does such a pipeline exist for eSports?
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eSports Pipelines for Underprivileged Youth ft. Dr. Tarrin Morgan - WarriorGMR HQ Ep.16
Dr. Tarrin Morgan is building a pipeline for underprivileged kids to get into gaming, game development, eSports, marketing, and all the associated careers around them.
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Neuroscience, Meditation, and Flow States ft. Jim Poole, CEO of NuCalm - WarriorGMR HQ Ep. 15
Revolutionary Brain Science debuting from NuCalm. Activate your brain's secret buttons to turn off stress.
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Overcoming Loss, Determination, Purpose, and Vision ft. Dr. Dreher - WarriorGMR HQ Ep.14
A powerful episode on overcoming total loss, catastrophe, pushing on, finding oneself, finding purpose, maintaining a vision for the future, and slowly, steadily, patiently moving into becoming the person of your dreams.
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How to Enter the Gaming Market ft. Drew Schwarz D.C. - WarriorGMR HQ Ep.13
Dr. Drew is an expert in musculoskeletal disease, ergonomics, hydration, nutrition, a huge gamer. We talk about the requirement for authenticity to thrive in the gaming business.
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Motivation, Preparedness, and Optimism ft. 1SG Joshua Johnson Colorado ANG - WarriorGMR HQ Ep. 12
Today we're focusing on mental health and wellness particularly for the veteran and university students.
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Family Gaming, Confidence, and Visualization ft. Dr. Jannell MacAulay - WarriorGMR HQ Ep.11
Dr. Jannell MacAulay, a U.S. Air Force veteran and combat pilot, has over two decades of experience managing human performance under high-stress situations. With a Ph.D. in strategic health and human performance, she pioneered the use of mindfulness as a proactive performance strategy in the US...
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eSports Career Pipeline ft. Danny Martin - WarriorGMR HQ Ep.10
With eSports becoming a more viable career opportunity, what pathways are available for people to enter this space?
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Flow, Happiness, Joy and Meaning - WarriorGMR HQ Ep. 9
A more in-depth flow state conversation. We really love this topic, and hope you do too!
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Performance Under Pressure - WarriorGMR HQ Ep.8
P.S. Thank you to everyone supporting our mission and podcast!
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Jim Kwik, It Takes Two, and Disadvantaged Gaming - WarriorGMR HQ Ep.7
Discussing gaming as a personal solitary event versus group/family/friends fun. We also discuss how to “train” for gaming as compared to traditional sports.
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Mindset, Visualization, and how to Break Barriers - WarriorGMR HQ Ep.6
How can we conquer and find ourselves in order to compete globally with the best?
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LevelEx w/ CEO Sam Glassenberg - WarriorGMR HQ Ep.5
Video games are being used to train doctors. Learn more in this episode!
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Restraint, Trauma, Therapy ft. Verizon's Military Lead Jason Hill - WarriorGMR HQ Ep.4
Why do the biggest, toughest acting people have the least self-control? Why is being open about the trauma and “dark” times in our life a sign of strength?
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Veterans Day 2023 ShenandoahU Champions and Flow States - WarriorGMR HQ Ep.3
Today we talk about our Veteran's Day event at ShenandoahU, and what it means to be in a flow state.
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Psychology and Gaming ft. John Drozd Ph.D. - WarriorGMR HQ Ep.2
How can we achieve flow states (being in the zone) while gaming? Join us in a discussion with Dr. John Drozd, an OG Gamer who has actively contributed to the birth of the modern eSports scene!
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Pilot - WarriorGMR HQ Ep.1
Does gaming help me change personalities, identities? Can I game too much? Does gaming help me in real life?
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
We are uniting and empowering veterans and civilians through gaming.
The WarriorGMR HQ podcast discussed mental and physical health, resiliency, leadership, and purpose. We interview the world's leading influencers in esports and gaming who are making an incredible difference. Gaming is an accessible and intuitive way to build communities and enhance human functionality. Through our foundation, we are connecting all demographics of society to gain access to the power that esports and gaming have on our day-to-day lives. We hope to have you all support our podcast and our cause.
Website: https://warriorgmrfoundation.org/
Discord: https://discord.com/servers/warrior-gmr-foundation-674732735247679498
Youtube: <a target="_blank" rel=
HOSTED BY
Bilal Rana, Ken Corigliano, and April Welch
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