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Straight Talk - Mind and Muscle Podcast — 202 episodes
Sean Hagerty: From Special Operations to Author- Why Special Forces Never Say “We Can’t”
Elicia Ybarra "I Don't Teach Martial Arts... I Teach Self-Defence."
Stephen Powell- “ The Mind Keeps You Alive... Even With a Gun.”
Brendan Backstrom: Everything You've Been Told About Back Pain Is Wrong- The TRUTH About Pain.
Don Mann: Leadership, Resilience, and The Navy SEAL Playbook
Dr Nic Gill: From the NZ All Blacks to the Baltimore Ravens — His Biggest Test Yet
Tayla Cannon: Reinventing Rehabilitation, Performance, and Human Movement
Randy Couture: UFC Legend, Movie Star and Veteran-Life Behind and Beyond the UFC Octagon
Wendy Fortino: Performance, Reinvention, The Pursuit of Excellence and 3150 situps in a day
Samantha Brunskill: THE ILLUMINATOR- Transformation, Leadership, and Building a Six-Star Customer Experience
LAURIN PONCE: HOW I LOST MYSELF — Rules Women Don’t Want to Hear (But Need to Become Their Best Selves)
Sarah Haspel: Bestie Defense -The Invention That Fixes the Pepper Spray Mistakes
Dr. J’aime Goguen-Locke: Coaching Strength and Fixing Injuries: Lessons From a Powerlifting Rehab Specialist
Dean Stott MBE: From SBS Special Forces to World Records - An Incredible Second Life
Justin Sheehan: How Lessons From SEAL Team Six Can Transform Your Everyday Life.
Dr Krista Fazio: Fixing Rib Flare, Building Strength, Mobility, and Longevity - Expert Insights
Rob Ingram, Inside McDojo Life: Real Self-Defense vs. Rule-Based Fantasy
Danny Green: 4-time World Champion Boxer- Forged in Perth, Tested on the World Stage
Rachel Godfrey “ Do you want me to be Kind, or want me to be Nice..?”
Luis Villaseñor “ Unlocking the Secrets of Performance and Hydration with LMNT”
MARK DIREEN- “ What facing death teaches you about living life ”
MIKE BATES- “A Real-Life James Bond Who Rowed an Ocean - UNIFY MEN”
René ASHFORD- “9 Years-Old : Ready to Pull the Trigger. Choosing to Live. And Win.”
ALI GILBERT- “The Ultimate Testosterone Podcast- Look the part in the boardroom. OWN the part in the bedroom.”
SCOTT BRYSON- Service Over Ego: A Retired Secret Service Agent Shares His Secrets
ALEX MILLER- “Lift Lab App - AI Strength Training with Chris Duffin, Kabuki and Training Champions”
WILL BURNETT- Australia’s Forrest Gump “Do one good thing for one person- every single day“
Zach Naylor- “Self-Defense Tools You Didn’t Know You Needed -Crafting Tools for Everyday Heroes"
SIMON CARKEEK- pracmednz.com “From Chaos to Control: Mastering First Aid in Real Emergencies"
Kegan "SMURF" Gill – From a Top Gun Fighter Pilot Ejection to a Padded Cell -and Back Again.
ASHLEIGH GASS - www.movegst.com " EVOLVE, GROW & DISOBEY "
Dr. Jennifer Stankus “Life Can’t be Exceptional Unless You Do Exceptional Things”
Ania Drozd "From Pain to Power: Transforming Your Movement”
Tim Stout “How A Pro MMA Career Paved the Way for Real Estate Success”
Paul Baxendale PART 3 “The Greatest Challenge: Navigating Relationships After Military Service-From Warrior to Civilian”
Paul Baxendale - PART 2 “The Greatest Challenge: Navigating Relationships After Military Service-From Warrior to Civilian”
Paul Baxendale “The Greatest Challenge: Navigating Relationships After Military Service-From Warrior to Civilian”
Bill Fahy “How I Nearly Got Robbed By A Honey Pot and Her Boyfriend”
“The Evolution of U.S. Marine Corps Special Operations”: Insights from John Dailey
VOL WEST “Learning to Think, Move, and Fight Smart.”
BROOKE MCINTOSH - “From Trauma to Triumph: How Running Across Australia Saved My Life”
Tommy Joe Moore “Unlocking the Secrets of World War II Combatives for Real-World Self-Defense”
Matt Gantry “I Died Twice- Author of The Gamer”
Dr Damien Taylor "Build Rapport, Break Bias: Lessons in Leadership and High-Performance Coaching”
Dr. Dani Antonellos “What It’s Like To Work With The Best Physios In The World”
Rebecca Santos “Speaking for the Voiceless: Changing Child Safety Through Bold Advocacy “
Astrid Naranjo- The Antidiet Dietitian- Her Bodybuilding Diet Secrets, Successes and What YOU Can Learn From Them.
Dr. Melissa Grill-Petersen- The Power Of Passion ( Aging Is Optional)
AMY ROBBINS - “How Do You Fight Violence?- The Solution Is In Women’s Fashion!”
Anthony ‘Staz’ Stazicker CGC- ThruDark Co-Founder- Former SBS- “The Hard Road Will Take You Home”
MICK HAWKES- QCB - “Unveiling the Secrets of Covert Operations, Self Defence and Security” 22 SAS
CHRIS DUFFIN- Double World Record Holder, Author, Engineer, Inventor- Mad Scientist “The Secrets to Performance and Injury Prevention”
Philip Toppino Owner- W.O.F.T. (Where Our Families Train) “Navigating Danger: How Families Stay Safe in Everyday Situations”
SEAN GALLAGHER - THE BOOK LAUNCH SEQUEL “Navigating the Modern Jungle” - Bodyguard, Author, Speaker
MARCUS TORGERSON “It’s OK To Stand Up For Yourself - Reclaiming Your Power Through Self-Defense”
ARIUS SORBONNE- Snakestaff Systems The Critical Role of Tourniquets for Safety and Preparedness
Lindsey Graham Patriot Barbie “Turning Fear into Action for Personal Safety; A Scary Airport Encounter”
DON MANN Seal Team 6, “Get Stronger, Faster, Smarter, and Do Something Good For Others” EVERY. SINGLE. DAY…
YONI WUNDERMANN Compliance Edge Knives “Tips for Aspiring Knife Makers and Business Startups”
JAMIE PENNELL “Teamwork, Trauma, and Triumph: A Former NZSAS Operator's Guide to Life After Combat”
RUSTY FIRMIN “Behind the Scenes of the Greatest Hostage Rescue Operation: the SAS's Iranian Embassy Siege
ASHLEY HROMYAK “My Journey from Army Airborne to Adjunct Professor ,Fitness Coach and Educator”
MICHAEL STOHNER “Stay Ready So You Don’t Have To Get Ready” Former Green Beret | CEO at Nomad International | Security Consultant
GARY (SLASH) BRANDON A Story of Courage, Loss, and New Beginnings ) Nrw Zealand Army
ASTRID NARANJO- Clinical Dietitian Sustainable Nutrition- My Personal and Professional Journey- Unveiling the Anti-Diet Revolution.
Major General Gregg Martin ( BIPOLAR GENERAL) : 'Thanks to the Army, I got to go back to MIT and earn two master’s degrees and a PhD. Understanding Bipolar Disorder Through the Lens of Major General Gregg Martin:
KELSI SHEREN - “UNF*CK YOUR LIFE” RADICAL ACCOUNTABILITY, PURPOSE AND THE TRUTH ABOUT HER JOCKO WILLINK PODCAST
JEFF NICHOLS- Strength and Conditioning Coach, Owner, Seal Team 6 Operator A PROFOUND CONVERSATION ABOUT LOVE, VIOLENCE AND KINDNESS- THE IMPORTANCE OF SELF AWARENESS, AFTER THE LIFE OF A NAVY SEAL
MICHELLE CHANDLER The Sinister Impact of Woke Fitting Room Policy A Story of Courage: Michelle's Unforgettable Battle
PAUL BAXENDALE Training with DORIAN YATES- The Most Inspiring Journey of Resilience and Self-Discovery After The Accident.
ANDY STUMPF “A Candid Conversation with Andy Stumpf- Exploring Authenticity, Mental Health, and Controversies in the Military”
Matt Thomas, “Unveiling the Truth: A Deputy Sheriff’s Unfiltered Perspective“
“The LAUNCHPAD- CREATING A HEALTHIER, STRONGER ATHLETE + HUMAN“ ANDREW HARVOT- Engineer, Inventor, Owner
Dr LESLIE DOBSON- Speaker, Forensic and Clinical Psychologist, Author of THE FRIEND CLEANSE - "Inside The Mind Of A Sexual Predator"
Steve Lazarus- Author,- "Behind the Badge: A Retired FBI Agent's Journey into Writing"
Sam Sargent- STAIT for Women Co Founder of STAIT Voted Best Performance Enhancement Supplement Brand 2024
Richard Strom "Unleashing Your Inner Savage - From Arctic Ranger to Savage Army Founder - The Power of Nature, Fitness, Passion and Personal Growth”
Sean Gallagher “From Living On The Streets at 19 to Protecting The Stars and Royalty: A Bodyguard's Remarkable 30 year Journey” avictus.co.uk
James Fambrough - CEO of Klik Belts The Most Durable and Reliable Belts for Military, Law Enforcement, and First Responders
Inside the Mind of SIR STEVE HANSEN- Head Coach of the world's most successful rugby team- The All Blacks - KNZM[ and High Chief of Vaiala,
Kirsten Morgan overmatchconsulting.com “I Thought It Was Just Fireworks” -Active Shooter Witness-
Alan Brosnan, From New Zealand SAS to Leading Tactical and Breaching Training in USA- founder of TEES Tactical Energetic Entry Systems.
Barrie Rice NZSAS Addressing the Demons- Through The Dark Times To Live A Better Life
Todd Fox- “From Marines to Madonna” - Protecting The Most Recognisable Names in The World - Author, Owner, Expert.
Tyler Schwartz- IRON THERAPY “ A Strength and Conditioning Coach's Journey to Mental Health, Wellness, and Purpose ”
Jeff Gonzales “"From SEAL Teams to Trident Concepts”: Jeff Gonzales's Transition and Success
Russ Price “Hollywood Stories and Personal Security Insights” From Hong Kong Stuntman to Bodyguarding the Elite
Todd Bowler - World Record Holder “Losing Purpose, Identity and Connection"
Dr. Mike Simpson “Giving Your Life To Helping Others” From Green Beret to Doctor
“The Real Life A-Team” From Delta Force to Hollywood: The Extraordinary Life of Dale Comstock"
Ken Stornes- Unleashing the Inner Viking: Filling the Void: Conquering Death Diving,World Records, and Cultivating Mental Health
"Jiu-jitsu for law enforcement: How grappling techniques can save lives”Jason SwartzJIU JITSU FIVE-O
THE SEQUEL- "The Delta 3" Life in a Delta Force Team - USA Special Forces Tier 1 Operators Open Up
"Life is a Sport - A Unique Training Approach "Daniel Palacios, Fitness Trainer
Mike Sarraille Natural Born LEADER Former Seal Team Officer, World Record Holder, Adventurer
Sarah Davis - Adventurer, Author, Speaker- Britain vs The World
Nick Kush 7 Skydives, 7 Continents, 7 Days 2 World Records - LEGACY EXPEDITIONS- Special Operations EOD
HOW TO TAME YOUR EGO - NOUR ADRA - Embassy Expert, Bodyguard, Teacher
“Addicted To The High- A Dangerous Place To Be" Eric Hinman - Influencer marketer, Hybrid Athlete, Ironman Triathlete, Angel Investor, Fitness, Tech, and Hospitality Entrepreneur.
Rick Hogg “That Stuff You Taught Me Saved My Life” Unit Operator, Author, Entrepeneur, 29 Year Army Special Operations Veteran, Founder- War HOGG Tactical www.warhogg.com
Joe Keain, Australian Podiatrist of the year "Laughing Your Way to Better Foot Health: A Humorous Approach to Athletic Performance"
From Military to Movies: The Inspiring Story of Craig "Chili" Palmer
Greg Thompson- "What It's Like to Teach Special Forces Soldiers How To Fight"
Caring about you should start with yourself-Jason Sussdorf- YOU’RE WORTH FIGHTING FOR
“ It’s Just Not Something I’m Prepared To Accept" Michael Mason - Carnivore
REWILD YOUR MIND - Nick Goldsmith - Former Royal Marine Commando , Hidden Valley Bushcraft
Sean Sako- Sugar Sustains your hunger- LYCRA DOESN’T LIE - Life as a Full Time Carnivore based Endurance Cyclist seansako.com
She Who Dares, Wins . ALANA STOTT MBE
Tom Satterly and Jen Satterly - PTSD Warriors and Blackhawk Down ^ UNIT Veteran, allsecurefoundation.org
HOW TO SAVE YOUR LIFE, GO HOME SAFE AND PUT THE BAD GUYS IN JAIL SEAN GROGAN MASTER OF NON- VERBAL COMMUNICATION
Dallas Alexander - Finding Your Flow State- , former JTF 2 and world record sniper shot holder
Buddha Heart, Devil’s Hand The difference between Special Forces and Normal Humans Gregg PUP Johnson Pakari.nz
ASHLEIGH GASS A CANADIAN IN FLORIDA-MERGING GYMNASTICS STRENGTH TRAINING (Calisthenics) WITH TRADITIONAL STRENGTH TRAINING NUTRITION/MOBILITY/STRETCHING/MOVEMENT/STRENGTH/ www.movegst.com
THE AFTERMATH OF CAPTURING SADDAM HUSSEIN CHRIS VANSANT DELTA FORCE (ret) PRIVATE CONSULTANT- -VanSant, LLC
STRONG FOR LIFE- MENTALLY AND PHYSICALLY - REBECCA ROUSE FOUNDER semperstronger.com
SELLING YOURSELF, HOW TO MAKE IT ALL ON YOUR OWN DRE BALDWIN BASKETBALLER, AUTHOR, 4 X TED TALK SPEAKER
PART 2 -“Gut, Drive, Determination” The True story of Nick Dunn Surviving Hell- 6 years falsely imprisoned in an Indian Hell Hole Prison
PART 1 -“Gut, Drive, Determination” The True story of Nick Dunn Surviving Hell- 6 years falsely imprisoned in an Indian Hell Hole Prison
"Body Knows Best” The Ugly Truth Behind Testosterone Boosters Shaun Sargent- Co-founder of STAIT www.mystait.com
Michael Donvito 5th Degree BJJ Black Belt and Expert Trainer for US Special Forces www.skallywagtactical.com and www.eliteyou.com
Clint Emerson ““Drop The Ego And Be Good to Go For Life” Lessons from a Former Navy Seal Team 6 (DEVGRU) NSA Spy, Author and TV Star
Dan Cooper, Sports Scientist, PHD Student, 18yrs SASR Australian Special Forces, Human Performance Cell
Heston Russell Former Major, 2nd Commando Regiment “Be Good at Your Job, and Be A Good Person”
Josie Bulman- Personal Trainer“Strong AF, Confident, and Empowered”
Gregg “PUP” Johnson 1NZSAS Regiment (ret) “NATURE DOESN’T LIE” www.pakari.nz
DEAN STOTT Former Special Boat Service (SBS) Operator DOUBLE WORLD RECORD HOLDER, AUTHOR “You can argue with someone ‘til you’re blue in the face. Or you can just go do it and prove them wrong."
LT Col Dave Grossman “nobody respects your temper tantrums”
Brad Kearns Guinness World Record Holder, Bestselling author, “There Is A Price To Pay For Peak Performance” -Former Professional Triathlete- and much more!
Brian Henesey Former NFL Running Back, Clinical Research Scientist and Inventor “Over Achieve and Overcome”
Gary Fahey- Former Head BodyGuard for the Prime Minister- “Making Sure My Pain Meant Something”
Ryan Gilbert- www.phorge.co.nz “How Would I Love To Live?” Breath-Cold Water- The Wild
Marcus AURELIUS Anderson Ted Talk Speaker, Author, Soldier, STOIC “Emotions Assassinate The Truth”
Commander Joe Dituri- "A Cocktail For Curing TBI (Traumatic Brain Injury)”
Pt2 Tony Blauer- The Father of Modern Day Scientific Self Defense
Part1- Tony Blauer- The Father of Modern Day Scientific Self Defense. "Teaching People How To Choose Courage"
Scott Cottier “What it’s like being the Head PTI for NZ SAS” - SpecForce Performance Consulting
The Best of the Best- Delta Force and SAS truths revealed with Pat McNamara and Joe Hotai
Mark Mathieson- "Natures blueprint - Rewilding your mind in order to achieve elite performance"
THE HEATHEN MACHINE - MATT HAYES- " LIVING AN AUTHENTIC LIFE AFTER SERVICE"
Josiah Kauffman - "Training the Next Generation of Warriors"- Former Navy SEAL and BUD/S Instructor.
Troy Knight- Father, Veteran, Author HAVOC-06- Australian Combat Controller SOF Australian Air Force
CHRIS STROUP, Veteran, Family Man, Knifemaker Owner www.stroupknives.com - “Having Something to be a Part Of”
Sergeant Major of New Zealand Army, WIremu Moffitt, "In The Service of Others"
Nick Hill- Sgt Major ( Ret) 2 Commando Regiment AUSTRALIA
John “SHREK “ Mcphee - "Finding Your Joy"- the journey and experiences from Delta Force
BAREFOOT TED MCDONALD Inventor, Self Experimenter, Owner LunaSandals.com
"The Delta 3" Life in a Delta Force Team- Bob Keller, Nathan Dudley and Brian Gilligan
Daniel Winkler-"A High Performance Renaissance Man" Master Bladesmith www.winklerknives.com
Ollie Ollerton-"A Man Without Purpose is Lost"- Best Selling Author, Former SBS UK Special Forces and Creator of break-point.co.uk
Jordan "Fitzy" Fitzgerald "Transitioning from Commando to Success in Business" 1NZSAS Regiment
Isabella Rositano - Life Prior to, DURING and After SAS Australia Hell WEEK
Conrad Smith, NZ Order of Merit- ALL BLACK #1044- It's been a battle- How to go from "I Just Love Playing Rugby" to the next chapter of life
Erick Miyares- Sgt Major ( ret) "FROM WORKING IN THE SHADOWS, TO SPEARHEADING VETERAN SUICIDE PREVENTION"
Shawn RIchardson- Creator of the BAMF HAMMER- bamfhammer.com
Eric Davis- Navy Seal Sniper ( RET) Author and Mentor
DR Kirk Parsley-Former Navy Seal and Expert Special Forces Medical Doctor - the current state of affairs
The True Story of Real Ketones- Rob Rogers and Gary Millet- High Performance Living
Dr Dan Pronk-"3 bags of Ice and a Cold Bath makes me happy." Co-author resilienceshield.com and SAS Australia Cast Member
"My Wife Didn't Sign Up For This..." Bob Keller, Delta Force. Owner- gamutresolutions.com
Chris "DUTCH" Moyer. The power of positivity in the face of adversity- Decline is a choice- CHOOSE BETTER
Part 1- CJ Ortiz, From Las Vegas Strip Show DJ to Preacher. Words of wisdom from a civilian in the world of Delta Force's Pat McNamara.
Nick Caldwell- Dealing With and Overcoming Chronic Fatigue Syndrome in the SAS and Beyond.
Brandon Webb-NYT Bestselling Author -Former NAVY SEAL - CEO SOFREP Media
Joe Hotai- The reason I stopped Drinking- SAS Operator turned Podcast host.
A Week in the Life of an All Blacks Rugby Player- Professor Nic Gill
Pat McNamara- Connection is the Cure and Basic Dude Stuff
Jess Wilson- Hormone and Gut Specialist
Bill Campbell, PhD - Physique Scientist
Nick Caldwell - Former SAS ( Australia) Operator, Commando, Co Founder THEMILLGYM.COM
Dr Nic Gill- Rugby Head Strength and Conditioning Coach for NZ All Blacks,
Cole, DJ and Davis from GBRS Group, and TRIBE SK8Z
Matej Varhalik- Co-founder of SpeedFit Australia
JOHN McPHEE- How do you want to live your life?
Eli Abela- becoming "PRO ME" with BioHacking and Wellness
Darci Frankel, Cleansing Specialist, Spa Owner.
Jess Wilson.com - Why healing your gut is the best thing you’ll ever do.
CRYSTAL HATCH - Co-creator of the first adult gymnastics strength training facility in the world
Belinda Fettke on Cornflakes, Masturbation and Diabetes-
Christian Thibaudeau Olympic Athlete and Coach- Explaining all about CORTISOL-
Sara Aguilar-Human Diet, health, and brain function
Ioana Aboumitri of www.kelaniworld.com - Building a female wellness community.
Dion Jensen- Making Peace with the Mirror
How to make Dad Bods great again- the most powerful story of Emil Uzelac-
Ashleigh White- Radix Nutrition-double major in Human Nutrition and Genetics
Julie Dickerson- From Morbidly Obese to Health, Happiness and a Bikini
The Hormone Secret- Dr Kirk Parsley
Dr Peter Martone- Sleep Expert and Neck Nest Creator
Dr Scott Stevenson- The Muscle Building Professor- A True Teacher
Maranda "the Brickhouse" Ratcliff- Hormones, PCOS and Health
SLEEP- How to Prepare for a Brand New Day- Dr Kirk Parsley-The True Purpose of SLEEP
Saskia Eichler- Fit, Happy Soul!!
Dom Tisher- From DIsabled Veteran to Success and Happiness
Christian Thibaudeau- Demystifying Hormones, Muscle building and Neurotyping
Why Lifting Weights Sucks and The Best Exercises for Muscles, Bones and Growth Hormone
Rowan Ellis of Body Synergy- The Best Injury and Performance Program Ever
Shawn Wells- Overcoming Auto Immune Disease- Hashimotos, Fibromyalgia
EP3- The Best Vitamin/Mineral Podcast Ever - MIra and Jayson Calton
EP2- MIra and Jayson Calton- World leading experts of weight management, lifestyle medicine and micronutrient deficiency
EP1- MIra and Jayson Calton- World leading experts of weight management, lifestyle medicine and micronutrient deficiency
Elena Gross- Keto, Migraines and Fat Loss- Science and Medical Benefits
Dr Jacob Wilson PHD and Ryan Lowery BS, MS
Stephanie Trevino IFBB Pro- A Ph.D. student in Organizational Psychology, Certified CrossFit trainer, Sports Nutritionist, and Mental Coach.