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Reclaim your Warrior Spirit. Each week, we'll be discussing tools, tactics, ideas, and strategies to help you strengthen your body, enhance your mind, and dominate life. US Marine Corps Veteran Chris Albert delivers a powerful message: life is too precious to sit idly and watch it go by. The Warrior Soul Podcast was created to help all Veterans, and anyone willing to listen, to live their best lives. Past guests include: Ryan Michler, Ben Greenfield, Remi Adeleke, Chris Bell, and so many more.
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Apr 13, 2023
Episode 2.1: How to Deal with Darkness and Being Alone
In this episode, Chris and Albert begin the new format of the Warrior Soul Podcast, discussing mental and physical health, and delivering tools and tactics for becoming a better version of you.
Chris discusses his recent trip to Europe and the dark thoughts he had while traveling alone. Albert discusses his struggle dealing with his own negative thoughts and how he's picked up hobbies like music and drawing to fill the void. Additionally, the guys talk about their latest fitness journies and what they're doing to stay in great shape.
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Nov 8, 2022
Fear is a Liar, Death Comes to Us All
In this episode, Chris and Albert discuss the importance of living like you're dying. Far too many people go through life believing that they actually have something to lose. This holds them back from being their true selves.
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Oct 10, 2022
When to Make a Change with Chris And Albert
This week, Chris and Albert continue to address the question of understanding when we need to make a change. Albert delivers his insights on the major question that everyone should be asking themselves before they undertake anything.
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Oct 1, 2022
When to Quit, When to Push Through, and When to Start Again
Contrary to popular belief, there's times in our lives when we should quit. There's also times when we should push through. There's also a time when you can restart something you haven't finished.
In this episode, Chris takes you through the logic he's used through his life in determining these situations. Big thank you to the listener who emailed this question!
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Sep 16, 2022
Stopping Self Sabotage and Raising Self Confidence with Chris and Albert
Chris Albert Palmitessa and Albert Carrasco discuss measures they've taken to deal with past trauma, raise their self confidence, and present their authentic selves to those around them.
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Aug 5, 2022
Nobody Has an Easy Life and a Hard Life is No Excuse
This is more of a rant than anything. We all face obstacles no matter who we are, and they only get more difficult the more we accomplish.
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Jul 22, 2022
I Just Bought Another Property and Other Updates
I haven't done an episode in a bit, so I thought I'd update you guys on where I'm at. I recently purchased a second property, which is a big deal for me because just a few short years ago, I thought owning any property would never happen for me.
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Jun 28, 2022
Ernest Hemingway's TBIs
Ernest Hemingway is both an icon of American literature and widely considered to be the epitome of a man's man. On top of being an accomplished hunter and fisherman, Hemingway was a boxer. He served in World War I as an ambulance driver, and was present at Normandy on D-Day during World War II as a war correspondent.
Hemingway is also known for his alcoholism and the tragedy of his life. He was married five times, and he died by his own hand.
What many people don't know, is that Hemingway suffered from 9 concussions throughout his life. This is in addition to being hit in the head countless times as a boxer, and being in proximity to numerous explosions during his service in World War I.
This created a downward spiral that eventually left Hemingway unable to write a sentence.
With obvious parallels between the life of Hemingway and those of so many Veterans, I thought it important to discuss this Hemingway's TBI's on this podcast.
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Jun 17, 2022
Just Start
A lot of us are stuck where we don't want to be because we have never taken the first step toward getting to be somewhere better.
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Jun 9, 2022
Investing in Real Estate As A Veteran with Adam La Barr
Real estate is a cornerstone of building wealth, and for a long time, I believed that it wasn't going to be accessible for me. That was until I came in contact with Active Duty Passive Income, a company that teaches Veterans and active duty military members how to invest in real estate.
Following their principles, I was able to purchase my first property in Florida, and begin earning cash flow from that property immediately.
Now ADPI has a new product coming out that makes it even easier for Veterans to gain the benefits of real estate ownership.
Our guest today is Adam La Barr of Active Duty Passive Income.
Adam La Barr is a proud father, an Air Force veteran, a commercial multifamily investor, and co-owner of Active Duty Passive Income where he helps coach and mentor other military members, veterans, and their families how to invest in real estate. He is also the President of ADPI Capital that provides access to large multifamily real estate for anyone!
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Jun 2, 2022
Rob Hyde - Continuing to Serve
Rob Hyde is a US Marine Corps Veteran and business owner from Connecticut. He is currently running for US Senate.
In this episdoe, we discuss Rob's service in the Marine Corps, his volunteer work to help Veterans, and why he's choosing to run for Senate.
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May 27, 2022
Don't Wait
One of the biggest mistakes we make is waiting for the proper time to start.
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May 6, 2022
Don't screw the future you
We hear a lot about hard work, and it's importance. I've got no argument with that at all. Hard work is the basis of success.
But working hard toward the wrong thing can be worse than doing nothing. In this episode, I talk about how a little humility can save you years of effort in going down the wrong path.
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Apr 28, 2022
Kelsi Sheren: Fighting for Freedom of Speech
Kelsi Sheren is a combat veteran of the Canadian Army as well as the founder and CEO of Brass and Unity.
Kelsi has been very public about her battle with PTSD. She began Brass and Unity as an art therapy project to put her mind off of the pain of losing friends in battle.
Kelsi and Chris met at the Warrior Angels Foundation 4x4x48. Kelsi became connected to the Warrior Angels Foundation through the Heroic Hearts Project, which sponsored a healing Ayhuasca plant medicine journey she took.
One of Kelsi's major concerns as of recent times are the increased government imposed limits on free speech and other rights in Canada.
To learn more about Brass and Unity: https://brassandunity.com/pages/our-story
To listen to the Brass and Unity Podcast: https://brassandunity.com/pages/podcast
To follow Kelsi: https://www.instagram.com/brassandunity/
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Apr 21, 2022
Kevin Sullivan: 21 Gun
Kevin Sullivan served as a United States Air Force Officer until he was injured during combat operations in Iraq and then subequently retired. He is also the host and creator of the 21 Gun Podcast, and a co-founder of 22 Sierra Coffee.
Kevin is also a Board Certified Physician's Assistant.
For the 21 Gun Podcast: https://www.twentyonegun.net/
For 22 Sierra Coffee: https://22sierracoffee.com/pages/about-us
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Apr 7, 2022
Bill Anthes: Between the Ears
Bill Anthes (@billanthes) is a Special Forces Veteran continuing his service as a therapist with a unique approach of using physical fitness to improve mental health.
Upon leaving the military to better serve his family, Bill founded BTWN THE EARS (@btwntheears) a coaching and experience-based brand that provides training opportunities to build physical, mental, and emotional fitness for individuals and teams.
Bill and his wife, Karianne operate both a brick-and-mortar training facility in NJ as well as remote coaching with clients around the world.
Bill's Social Media (Instagram and Twitter) Handles: @billanthes@btwntheears@btwntheearsfitnessLink:https://ethos.btwntheears.com/breakthroughhttps://www.btwntheears.com/
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Mar 30, 2022
Stu Scheller: Demanding Accountability and Changing America
In August 2021, Lt. Col. Stu Scheller made a video that went viral and rocked the Marine Corps. Amidst the US Military's disastrous pullout from Afghanistan, and after the deaths of 13 service members, including 11 Marines, due to a suicide bomber, Scheller made a video demanding accountability from senior leaders for the failures of the US withdrawal.
In the aftermath of this video, Scheller was relieved of command from his position as the battalion commander of the Advanced Infantry Training Batallion at the School of Infantry - East at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina.
Following this, Scheller posted several more videos criticizing Marine Corps leadership, and calling for accountability from the Presidents and Generals who oversaw the war in Afghanistan.
Scheller, a combat Veteran with multiple deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan, was sent to the brig for defying a gag order. He remained there for eight days until a plea deal was struck.
Lt. Col Scheller's story has been widely told…
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Mar 15, 2022
Kegan Gill: Unbreakable Resilience
Kegan Gill has been through things that would kill most people. As a US Navy Fighter Pilot, Kegan was forced to eject into the sound barrier as his plane was going down during a training exercise over the Atlantic Ocean.
In the process of ejecting, Kegan sustained catastrophic injuries that literally ripped his limbs apart along with a severe traumatic brain injury.
His body landed in the ice cold waters of the Atlantic, and his wet suit had ripped open. With his parachute still attached, and unable to move his arms, Kegan was continuously dunked into the freezing water for two hours before his rescue. Luckily, his hypothermic condition kept him from bleeding to death.
Kegan spent the following months focusing on his recovery, and despite his catastrophic injuries, was eventually able to score a perfect PFT and was able to return to flight duty.
But his battle was not over. Due to his traumatic brain injury, Kegan began to experience severe, but temporary, psychosis. After being ru…
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Mar 11, 2022
The Warrior Angels Foundation 4x4x48
On March 3-5, 2022, Veterans and supporters from across the country got together in the Houston National Forest for the inaugural Warrior Angels Foundation 4x4x48. We ran 4 miles, every 4 hours, for 48 hours through the forest, while camping. Along the way, we went through healing rituals with the Four World's International Institute and Chief Phil Lane of the Dakota and Chickasaw Nations. It was an amazing and transformative experience.
Learn more at http://www.warriorangelsfoundation.org.
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Mar 8, 2022
Creighton Bayer: Army Veteran and Standup Comedian
Creighton Bayer is a US Army Veteran and Standup Comedian who currently works for the Miami Improv.
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Feb 25, 2022
Getting More Veterans in Office with Emily Cherniack
Emily Cherniack is steeped in the traditions of servant leadership. From her service in AmeriCorps and employment with City Year AmeriCorps, to being part of the founding team of Be the Change — where she led a coalition of over 200 organizations to engage 250,000 people for a Day of Action in support of the $6 billion Edward M. Kennedy Serve America Act of 2009 — Emily has worked tirelessly to serve our country and support others who serve. In 2018, Emily was named to the Politico 50 as one of the 50 "thinkers, doers, and dreamers driving politics."
Emily’s path to politics came when her boss and mentor, Alan Khazei, decided to run for the US Senate in 2009. Khazei asked Emily to become his Deputy Campaign Manager and, although he was defeated, Emily learned a great deal from his campaign and the power of political leaders who chose to serve country before self.
This experience led Emily to conclude that our current system for recruiting political talent is broken. The current…
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Feb 16, 2022
Adam Kokesh: Psychedelics, Freedom, and Love
Adam Kokesh is a Libertarian activist, author, Veteran, and candidate for President of the United States.
Adam has a long history of challenging the status quo of American Politics. This began with protesting the Iraq War with Iraq Veterans Against the War.
Some of his most notable protests have ended in his arrest. These include dancing in the Jefferson Memorial and loading a shotgun in Washington, DC’s Freedom Plaza.
We caught up with Adam as he's been homesteading on his ranch in Arizona. We spoke about psychedelics, the legalization of drugs, and other current events.
To catch up with Adam's show The Freedom! Line head to https://odysee.com/@adamkokesh:2
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Feb 10, 2022
Lee Smith: US Army Veteran and Comedian
From making music to doing stand-up comedy, Lee Smith is an entertainer’s entertainer. Born and raised in Miami, FL, Lee was placed in Gifted classes in Elementary school. Goofing off in class was an everyday thing, as he still completed his assignments. Elected as Class Clown, he knew that comedy was in the cards dealt to him. Unsure of what to do after high school, Lee enlisted in the US ARMY. From there, he formed lifetime bonds and connections with people. Once out of the military, Lee focused on music, honing his craft. Incorporating lyricism with humor, comedy would still play a role somehow. While watching “Funny People”, an epiphany was had; try doing stand-up comedy. If the people like it, the shift will be towards comedy. Fortunately he received a standing ovation during his first show. Within a year, Lee won the Turkey Fest competition at the Miami Improv. From writing to performing, there isn’t much Lee Smith can’t do to keep you entertained.
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Feb 3, 2022
Building an Awesome Life with Candyce Haynes-Forrester
Candyce Haynes-Forrester, known professionally as Candyce, is an American comedian, professional speaker, broadcaster, producer, host and actress. She first gained recognition as a United States Marine Corps Combat Correspondent. Her ability to deliver command messages and tell the stories of the men and women of the armed forces gained multiple awards including the Navy Achievement Medal. Additionally she is known for her work in professional speaking and development working with her mentor Emmy Awarding motivational guru Les Brown. Candyce began her transition into mainstream comedy and broadcast having a wealth of knowledge and experience sharing stages with other industry titans. As a former active Marine, her high energy, positive outlook and hilarious storytelling will keep your audience engaged and wanting more.
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We discuss Candyce's story, her service in the Marine Corps, her entrepreneurial journey, and how she got into comedy. Candyce is probably one of th…
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Jan 28, 2022
Taking Action to Fight TBI in Veterans with Andrew and Adam Marr
Andrew and Adam Marr are the founders of the Warrior Angels Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to providing healing solutions to veterans afflicted by traumatic brain injury. Andrew served as a US Army Special Forces Green Beret on multiple deployments to Afghanistan. He was a breacher, and consistent indirect exposure to explosions created massive inflamation that turned off most of his brain activity.
A once thriving man, Andrew fell into a pit of sickness and despair while trying to support his wife and five children at the time. Andrew was medically retired from the Army with few options for continuing and no help to heal his unseen wounds.
After months of suffering while trying to find a solution, Andrew found Dr. Mark Gordon, who put him on a protocol of restorative nutriceuticals that healed his brain and his body. Today Andrew is back to life as a high-functioning individual, capable of excellence.
Andrew's story is outlined in the book, Tales from the Blast Fac…
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Jan 13, 2022
Mark Pellon: Vision and Leadership
CWO3 Mark Pellon is an active duty Marine, K9 decoy, and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Purple Belt. Mark currently serves as Band Director for the Parris Island Band at MCRD Parris Island.
Mark's journey in leadership began as an enlisted Marine. It was during this time that he began to understand the importance of being a good leader and a good follower.
As he was making his transition to Warrant Officer, he began to understand the importance of having a vision as a leader. We get into what a vision is, why it's important, and important lessons in both leadership and followership during this outstanding conversation.
To follow Mark on LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/mark-pellon-120348b9
To follow Mark on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mark.pellon.7
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Jan 1, 2022
New Year Warrior: Finding Success in 2022
New Year's Resolutions work for some people and fail badly for others. Regardless of what you choose to do resolution-wise, these are underlying principals to follow so that you have a successful 2022.
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Dec 20, 2021
Josh Guerrero: A Life of Adventure And Service
Josh Guerrero is a Marine Corps Veteran, archeologist, podcaster, and adventurer.
In his day to day life, Josh travels the world unearthing remnants from the past and has dedicated much of his time to training others to do the same.
The last time I had Josh on the Warrior Soul Podcast, he was prepping for a trek through South America to raise money for American Veterans Archeological Recovery (AVAR), an organization that provides training for Veterans in Archeology.
When the Covid 19 pandemic took the world in its grasp, Josh could no longer head to South America. Like a good Marine, he pivoted, and decided to hike across the state of Michigan along the North Country Trail.
Josh started the trek in late summer, and completed his journey in the second week of December. Assisted by "Trail Angels,"who provided him with food, supplies, and sometimes shelter, Josh averaged 15 miles a day during his trek.
Along the way, Josh raised money for AVAR through his GoFundMe at https://www.gofu…
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Dec 16, 2021
Body, Mind, and Money: Taking Control in the Modern World
It's a crazy time out there and a lot of people aren't happy with what's going on. If you're in that category, the best way of doing something about it is to take control of your physical, mental, and financial life.
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Dec 9, 2021
Holiday Message: Don't Let Go
The holidays are a hard time for many people who have struggles within. It's a difficult time to be alive, but there's a lot of cause for optimism. Don't let the negativity get you down and never let go.
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Dec 2, 2021
Why I Started Doing Standup
In a time when freedom of speech and public get togethers are being made illegal in formerly free places around the world, it's more important than ever that you get up there and speak your mind. Comedy is one way of doing that.
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Nov 19, 2021
Geraint Jones: Veteran State of Mind
Geraint Jones is an author, podcaster, and Veteran who served as an infantry soldier in both Iraq and Afghanistan for the United Kingdom.
Geraint has written a historical fiction series about the roman legions, and his Afghanistan memoir Brothers in Arms was published in 2019.
Geraint is also the host of the Veteran State of Mind Podcast where his discusses current events, veteran success stories, and life with fellow Veterans from around the world.
I've been wanting to speak with Geraint for a while. He has two of the most thought provoking Instagram pages in the veteran community and we had an excellent conversation.
To follow Veteran State of Mind on Instagram click here.
To follow Geraint's personal page, click here.
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Nov 11, 2021
The 20 Year War with Dan Blakeley and Beau Simmons
Since the beginning of the Global War On Terror, we have started chronicling the story of this conflict. The history of warfare is typically written by generals. They give their thousand foot view, talk about the big strategic picture, and pay little homage to the perspective of those who actually fought the war.
In recent history, we have seen much more of the perspective of the average warfighter. This is largely due to the increased opportunities technology affords the average person to tell their story.
Yet, we have seen very little perspective on what happens after the war is over. How does a Veteran carry on after serving in combat? Despite the efforts of podcasts and other media outlets like this one, very few media outlets have covered these stories.
The Twenty Year War by Dan Blakely, Tom Amenta, and Beau Simmons is unique for this reason. It is a photo book that chronicles the post-service stories of over 70 veterans. Rather than focusing on combat, the book focuses on the…
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Nov 4, 2021
How to Defeat the Devil
Most cultural depictions of the Devil are as some sort of anthropomorphic beast with cloven hooves, a pointy tail, and horns.
In Napoleon Hill's work Outwitting the Devil, the Prince of Darkness is something different: a formless force that can invade the mind of any human being on Earth. He thrives by instilling negative thoughts, aimlessness, and self-doubt into the masses.
Regardless of what your religious beliefs are, you probably have a negative side, filled with thoughts that hold you back. In this episode, I take you through steps to defeating this Devil and moving your life forward.
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Oct 28, 2021
Supporting The People Who Are Fighting
In this episode I talk about people I consider to be on the front line of fighting for values and against government overreach. In this episode I discuss Ryan Michler of Order of Man, Eddie Gallagher, The Marine Rapper, Bryson Gray, Hire the Zapper, and others who are using their voices to fight against mandates.
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Oct 21, 2021
Eddie Gallagher: Fighting The Military-Government-Media Industrial Complex
Eddie Gallagher is a retired US Navy Seal who was falsley accused of war crimes, and then nearly railroaded by the military and the media.
He, his wife Andrea, his brother, and his legal team successfully fought off the Navy's attempt to put him away for life, but at great personal and financial consequences.
In the aftermath of his ordeal, Eddie and Andrea decided that they would keep this from happening to anyone else, and so they created The Pipe Hitter Foundation. Through their nonprofit, they are helping both military and law enforcement to navigate the legal system while supporting their families as they do so.
Most recently, Eddie and the Pipe Hitter Foundation worked with Marine Lt. Colonel Stu Scheller, who was punished by the military for publicly calling for accountability from high ranking officials for the botched Afghanistan withdrawal that resulted in the deaths of 13 service members.
You can learn more about the Pipe Hitter Foundation at https://pipehitterfoundation…
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Oct 13, 2021
How the VA System is Making Veterans Sicker and Poorer with Daniel Gade
Daniel Gade enlisted in the Army in 1992 and deployed to Operation Iraqi Freedom as a company commander in August 2004. He was wounded by enemy fire twice and decorated for valor; the second wounding resulted in the amputation of his entire right leg. After retiring from the Army as a Lieutenant Colonel in 2017, he accepted a political appointment as a Senior Advisor at the US Department of Labor’s Veterans Employment and Training Service (VETS). In 2019, he ran unsuccessfully for United States Senate in Virginia, but garnered more votes than any Republican candidate in Virginia history. Daniel’s military awards and decorations include the Legion of Merit, Bronze Star, two Purple Hearts, the Combat Action Badge, Ranger Tab, Presidential Service Badge, and both Airborne and Air Assault wings. He and his family reside in Mount Vernon, Virginia.
Daniel's book Wounding Warriors: How Bad Policy
Is Making Veterans Sicker and Poorer explores the ways in which the VA Healthcare System c…
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Oct 7, 2021
On Sacrifice with Gold Star Widow Michelle Black
Michelle Black lost her husband Bryan in 2017. Bryan was serving with a team of his fellow Green Berets in Niger when his team of 11 was ambushed by between 100 and 200 ISIS militants.
From the moment she learned of Bryan's death, her life, and the lives of her two sons, were turned completely upside down. Bryan's death became a national incident due to political issues, and this turned the nation's attention away from the men who died and onto political discord.
Then, a ISIS released a propaganda video of Bryan and his teammates being killed. CBS news promptly published the video and put it into the public domain, putting Michelle and Bryan's family into the awful position of having to witness his death on a TV screen.
Through it all, Michelle never quit. She rallied to take care of her two sons while also searching for the truth about Bryan and his teammates' death. To this day, no high ranking military official has answered for the fact that this team of 11 was sent into hostile…
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Sep 30, 2021
Protecting America in the Modern Age
Many of us grew up hearing stories about our grandparents and great grandparents in World War II, and wished we could have been part of something like that.
The truth is, that we do have a chance to save our country. The ideas laid out in the Constitution, Bill of Rights, and the Declaration of Independence are under threat and can be lost in a generation. We can all participate in making sure this doesn't happen.
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Sep 22, 2021
Dr. Kirk Parsley: Politics and Medicine in 2021
Over the past few years, there has been an unprecedented collision between medical science and politics. Some would say that politics has perverted science, and it seems that many people are viewing specific scientific view points as a religion.
I brought my good friend, Dr. Kirk Parsley on to help us sort through the weeds of this debate. I'd like this to get out to as many people as possible, so I've excluded several key words related to the subject matter. Nevertheless, you can probably figure it out.
Dr. Kirk Parsley served as a US Navy Seal. After his enlistment, he rejoined the Navy as a doctor and helped to create Naval Special Warfare's Resiliency Clinic. He is one of the world's foremost experts on sleep, and is the inventor of Doc Parsley's Sleep Remedy.
To learn more about Dr. Kirk Parsley, or to purchase his sleep remedy, you can visit http://www.docparsley.com.
To follow Doc Parsley on Instagram: https://www.kirkparsley.com
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Sep 9, 2021
From Average to Extraordinary: Mike Kurland
Mike Kurland is the founder and CEO of the Branded Group, a facilities service company based out of California. Over the past 8 years, Mike and his team built the Branded Group into one of the fastest growing companies in the country.
Nevertheless, things weren't always easy for Mike. He started his company from nothing after a heart-breaking divorce, after which, he had to hit the reset button.
Mike came onto the Warrior Soul Podcast to discuss his story and his advice for Veterans who are transitioning into new phases of their lives.
To listen to Mike's Be Better Podcast: https://www.branded-group.com/be-better-podcast/
To learn more about working for the Branded Group: https://www.branded-group.com/team/
To connect with Mike on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikekurland/
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Sep 2, 2021
Your Mission Isn't Over
Over the last week, there's been an awakening in the Veteran Community. We've seen Veterans coordinating the rescue of Afghan interpreters, holding their political leaders to account, and advocating for their active duty brothers and sisters.
The question is: where do we go from here? If we fall back to doing the same things we've always done, nothing is ever going to change. We'll still be here five years from now, watching this country take a dive.
Veterans can no longer sit on the sidelines. We need to be taking more active roles in our communities and our lives.
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Aug 25, 2021
A Dam Strong Business: Beaverfit
Mike Taylor and Alex Roodhouse served as officers in the United States Navy's Riverine Units, patrolling the Euphrates River during the war in Iraq.
Fitness was always an important part of their job, but as the demands of the job changed, so did the fitness requirements. When they first entered the military, the focus was on long runs and calisthenics. Yet jobs in the military increasingly called for a more functional, weight bearing, approach to fitness.
Additionally, many service members ended up getting completely out of shape when they went on deployment.
So after they got out of the military, Mike and Alex came up with an idea: all in one container gyms that could be shipped and placed anywhere.
That idea became Beaverfit, which today is a rapidly growing multi-million dollar a year business. You can find Mike and Alex's gyms today in places as diverse as Camp Pendleton and Miami Beach.
In this conversation, I talk with Mike and Alex about their journey from the military to e…
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Aug 20, 2021
Baktash Ahadi: Tragedy in Afghanistan
Baktash Ahadi was born in Afghanistan and raised in the United States. After college, he joined the US Peace Corps and went to Mozambique. As the US war in Afghanistan ramped up, Baktash decided to return to Afghanistan as an interpreter who worked alongside the US Marines.
In this episode, Baktash and I discuss the tragedy in Afghanistan and what led to it. We discuss the bureaucratic system, and lack of incentive to ever actually get anything done. We also discuss the repercussions of what this means for the Afghan people, and for American Veterans.
To learn more about Baktash Ahadi: https://www.baktashahadi.com/
To follow Baktash on Twitter: https://twitter.com/baktashahadi
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Aug 19, 2021
The Afghan Blues
Like many Veterans, I'm angry and appalled at the United States' hasty withdrawal from Afghanistan.
If you're angry, that's completely justified. You should be.
But to change things, we need to move beyond anger toward action. Veterans need to step up in society to ensure this never happens again. We do that by building our lives, and putting ourselves in position to exact change.
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Aug 11, 2021
No Zero Days
I listened to this video a few weeks ago as part of my morning motivational routine called "No Zero Days."
I'm not sure who put it together, but the concept really spoke to me. Essentially, the video encourages you to never have any "zero days" again.
A Zero Day is a day where you've done nothing to get to your goal. Instead, you should do something: read a book, do some exercise, take some form of small action to get to your goal everyday.
Watch the original video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bxtv5XB7eIA
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Aug 4, 2021
Mike Robillard: The State of American Academia
Mike Robillard is a US Army Veteran and author who earned his Ph.D in Philosophy from the University of Connecticut before doing a post-doctoral fellowship at Oxford.
Mike has since left academia to co-found an organization called Christian Veterans United, which seeks to restore the values of discipleship in Christ, duty to country, and masculine virtue to the American psyche.
Mike joins a number of former academics who believe that the American university system has become derailed. In this interview, we try to deliver some practical advice as to how this situation can be fixed.
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Jul 28, 2021
How to Avoid Being a Slave to Debt
The financial decisions you make as an early adult can follow you for much of your life. In this episode, Chris discusses the mistakes he made with money, how to avoid them, and how to fix them if you've already made them.
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Jul 22, 2021
How to Deal with Imposter Syndrome
As veterans move into the civilian world, many of us feel innate insecurities about our experience and education in the new context. In this episode, I discuss overcoming this insecurity and beating imposter syndrome.
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Jul 14, 2021
Bringing Psychedelics To The Mainstream: Dustin Robinson
Dustin Robinson is the Founding Partner of Mr. Cannabis Law – a full-service law firm exclusively focused on cannabis and psychedelic industries. Dustin is licensed in Florida as an
Attorney, a Certified Public Accountant, and a Real Estate Agent. He focuses his practice on providing legal, accounting, financial, and business consultation to various businesses operating
in the hemp, marijuana, and psychedelic industries.
Dustin has worked at one of the largest national accounting firms – Deloitte – as well as one of the largest national law firms – Holland & Knight. After working at Holland & Knight, Dustin
applied his legal and accounting background in the business world while running a multi-state manufacturing company.
Dustin is deeply involved in the cannabis industry through his law firm – Mr. Cannabis Law – and various cannabis-related organizations, including CannabisLAB, ASTM D-37 Global
Standards for Cannabis, Leafstyle360, and Broward County Medical Marijuan…
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Jul 7, 2021
Why You Need to Be Grateful for Difficulty
Gratitude is popular, and helpful, but it can lose it's meaning. To keep the ritual working for you, you need to dig down deep.
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Jul 2, 2021
Inspiration Challenge
This is your chance to tell me how you've been impacting your community and your world.
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Jun 23, 2021
Tom Kubiniec - SecureIt Tactical
Tom Kubiniec is a leading authority in military weapon storage and armory design. His company, SecureIt Tactical Inc. is recognized as one of the fastest growing companies in America. SecureIt is the largest supplier of weapons storage systems to the Defense Industry and now the fastest growing supplier of residential gun safes in America.
Tom has developed storage systems for special operations units using his own patented technology. He's brought innovation and invention to an industry that has not changed in decades.
Learn more about SecureIt Tactical at https://www.secureittactical.com/weapon-storage/
Or visit their YouTube Channel at: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZb3HLZuU80PVoAFxf_UDLQ
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Jun 17, 2021
Stop Watching the News
This episode discusses how the 24/7 news cycle is killing your time and eating up your life.
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Jun 11, 2021
The Most Important Thing Is To Decide
The most important thing you can do in life is decide where you want to go.
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Jun 9, 2021
How to Deal with Uncertainty in Life
The most difficult thing to deal with in life is uncertainty. In this podcast, Chris gives you a plan for overcoming uncertainty with a mission.
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Jun 2, 2021
You're Blessed
Whether you know it or not right now, you are blessed.
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Jun 1, 2021
Walking the Bastards' Road with Jonatan Hancock
Bastards' Road is a documentary that follows US Marine Combat Veteran Jonathan Hancock on his walk across the United States visiting his fellow Marines while wrestling with his own demons.
After serving with Second Battalion, Fourth Marines, in the bloody Battle of Ramadi, Jonathan finished out his 8 and a half year Marine Corps career in military intelligence. As a civilian, he began attending the University of Maryland.
During this time, Jonathan began to deteriorate. Drinking all the time, missing class, and wrestling with the demons in his head, Jonathan was at the end of his wits.
After attempting suicide, Jonathan decided that enough was enough, and he decided that he was going to walk cross the country visiting the Marines he'd served with and the families of his fallen brothers.
Partway through the journey, a classmate of his from high school who had gone on to be in filmmaking caught wind of Jonathan's journey. He reached out and offered to help Jonathan document his journ…
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May 27, 2021
How to Overcome Negative Self Talk
We all have a negative voice in our heads. In this episode, Chris gives you some basic moves you can make to overcome them.
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May 24, 2021
#REPOST: Andrew Marr: Quiet Explosions
Andrew Marr is a Special Forces Green Beret Veteran and the founder of the Warrior Angels Foundation.
Andrew also recently wrote the book Tales from the Blast Factory, chronicling the ways in which his life was affected by Traumatic Brain Injury and the road to recovery he took using a unique therapy delivered by Dr. Mark Gordon.
That book was recently turned into a documentary called Quiet Explosions with the help of Emmy Award-winning filmmaker Jerri Sher. LOGLINE
Traumatic brain injury (TBI) impacts 2 million people per year. Professional athletes, military, veterans, and first-responders share their recovery stories after suffering severe PTSD and depression. Joe Rogan and Super Bowl MVP Mark Rypien, NFL running back Anthony Davis and Ben Driebergen, Marine veteran and winner of CBS’s 35th “Survivor” season, are featured in this enlightening documentary.
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Special Forces Green Beret, Andrew Marr, returned from his third deployment, a quietly broken man. The expl…
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May 21, 2021
How to Invest in Real Estate with Ryan Chaw
Ryan Chaw didn't know much when he jumped into real estate investing. He just knew that he watched his grandfather build wealth by buying and holding properties.
Impatient and eager to move beyond his job as a pharmacist, he bought his first property without doing the proper due diligence. When a sewer piper broke, he was responsible for thousands in damages.
But he took this experience as a lesson, and today, he has 17 tenants and is earning positive cash flow on his properties. He came onto the Warrior Soul Podcast to talk to the veteran community about his experience.
Learn more about Ryan and Newbie Real Estate Investing at the following links:
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May 14, 2021
Three Standards to Hold Yourself To
Take care of your finances. Take care of your body. Surround yourself with good people.
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May 12, 2021
Don't Spend Your Money Frivolously
With light at the end of the tunnel concerning this pandemic, think about how you're going to come out of it. Strategize when it comes to spending your money.
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May 10, 2021
Taking Small Actions to Reach Big Goals
Goals are only as good as the actions you take to get to them. In this episode, Chris discusses a process you can take to do something everyday to get to your big goals in life.
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May 4, 2021
Marc Cameron: Living to Write
Author Marc Cameron has written many books including his vastly popular Jericho Quinn and Arliss Cutter series. He's also taken up the pen to continue Tom Clancy's work in the Jack Ryan series.
But if there's any secret to Marc Cameron's success beyond his extraordinary dedication to his craft, it's that he's lived a very full and rich life.
Marc served for decades as a United States Marshall after doing a stint as a local police officer. He comes from the great state of Texas, and chooses to live in the beautiful and wild state of Alaska. He holds a second degree black belt in Jiu Jitsu, and enjoys sailing.
Marc is able to write such amazing stories because he's created amazing stories for himself throughout his life.
In this episode, you'll learn how Marc became a top selling novelist, why he chooses Alaska as his home and for the setting of many of his novels, and some amazing life lessons that only experience can bring.
If you would like to learn more about Marc's work or pick…
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May 3, 2021
Continuing Your Education After The Military with Lt. Col. Keith Brace
Lieutenant Colonel Keith B. Brace received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration from The Citadel and was commissioned an Infantry Officer as a Distinguished Military Graduate in 1991. He also earned a Masters Degree in Business Administration from The Citadel in 2002. His military education includes the Infantry Officers Basic and Advanced Courses, Combined Arms Services Staff School, and the Command and General Staff College.
Lieutenant Colonel Brace joined the Commandant’s Department at The Citadel in 2011 after retiring from a 20 year Army career. He started his career as a Lieutenant in the 82nd Airborne and finished as the Professor of Military Science at Wake Forest University. His deployments include a tour in Bosnia from October 1996-April 1997 and a tour in Iraq from October 2006-August 2007.
His military awards and decorations include the Legion of Merit, the Bronze Star Medal, the Purple Heart, the Combat Infantryman Badge, the Expert Infantryman Badge…
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Apr 28, 2021
How You're Being Written Off
The pervading view amongst the media, government, and elites seems to be that you are not capable of making your own decisions. Here is what to do as they try to limit your ability to do so.
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Apr 22, 2021
Stop Talking To Yourself Like That
Negative self-talk will keep you in loser mode. This episode discusses how to stop it.
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Apr 19, 2021
Chop Wood Carry Water: The Little Things Matter
It's not about hitting a home run. It's about the little things you do every day that carry you to greatness.
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Apr 14, 2021
Lean Communication with Joe McCormack
In the modern world, our attention is everywhere. We see thousands of social media posts and emails everyday, and this is affecting our ability to communicate clearly.
Joe McCormack is an expert in "lean communication." He helps people communicate their meaning in the most efficient and effective way possible to conserve energy and maximize attention.
Joe's insights will help you in your job and your personal life, and you'll be sure to get a lot out of this conversation.
To learn more about Joe, head over to https://thebrieflab.com/
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Apr 12, 2021
How to Avoid Creating Your Own Hell On Earth
As a human being, I can't imagine what Hell is like, but Hell on Earth to me looks a lot like being bitter about someone else's success.
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Apr 9, 2021
The World Doesn't Care About You
The world doesn't care about you. Understanding this is the key to your success and happiness.
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Apr 7, 2021
Eddie Gallagher: Above the Cold and Timid Souls
Eddie Gallagher is a retired US Navy Seal who was acquitted of war crimes after being falsely accused by his team mates.
For three years, Eddie and his family were put through absolute hell. He served nine months in jail, his children were dragged out of the house at gun point, and his wife waged her own war to save Eddie and their family.
Once he was acquitted, his problems did not let up. The Navy tried to take away his retirement and his Seal trident.
Nevertheless, Eddie persisted in getting his name cleared, and today, he is working to help fellow service members who were falsely accused or harshly punished by the UCMJ through the Pipe Hitters Foundation.
Eddie is also the author of a soon to be released book called The Man in the Arena, that tells the story of his and his family's ordeal.
Pre-order Eddie's book at https://theeddiegallagher.com/.
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Apr 5, 2021
If I were 20
In this episode, I discuss what I would do if I were 20 years old again.
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Mar 22, 2021
You to Deal with the Negative Voices in Your Head
The negative voices in your head are there for a reason. They served you at one point. Recognize them for that, and you'll be able to move beyond them.
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Mar 19, 2021
How to Stop Being Your Own Enemy
If you said most of the stuff you told yourself to a friend, that person wouldn't be your friend anymore.
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Mar 17, 2021
Are You Gonna Feed the Veteran Stereotype?
Whether we like it or not, there is veteran stereotype out there that's pretty negative. There's nothing we can do about that, but there is something we can do about what we put into the world.
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Mar 15, 2021
From Drug Smuggler to Pastor: Dr. Hal Bradley
To say that Dr. Hal Bradley has had an interesting life is a massive understatement. Hal has been a soldier, a pastor, a meta physicist, and a sought-after Department of Justice Contractor.
In the middle of that, he was a high-ranking drug smuggler for the Mexican Drug Cartel for twenty years.
Hal has since given up that life, and he's made it his mission to help people survive and thrive through the most horrific life experiences. His new book, Crisis Victory, teaches readers to transcend their difficult circumstances to victory.
To learn more about Hal Bradley: http://drhalbradley.com/
To get Crisis Victory: https://www.crisisvictory.com/gift
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Mar 12, 2021
Dan Bornstein: Fitness as a National Security Issue
Dr. Dan Bornstein is an Associate Professor in the Department of Health and Human Performance at The Citadel, the Military College of South Carolina.
Dan began working at The Citadel after completing his Ph.D in Exercise Science from the University of South Carolina.
Dan is not a conventional professor. Prior to earning his Ph.D, Dan was the CEO of two fitness companies in Arizona. His research focuses on lack of physical preparedness in the United States as a national security issue.
US military organizations are having a difficult time recruiting qualified candidates because of a lack of physical preparedness amongst the population.
Dan came on the show to speak about the programs The Citadel offers in Exercise Science and Tactical Readiness. Though The Citadel is primarily a military college with an active Corps of Cadets, it has opened it's doors to active duty military members and Veterans who want to attend the institution without being members of the Corps of Cadets.
This l…
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Mar 10, 2021
You Cannot Be Scared to Fail
Regardless of what you do in life, if it's worth it, it will be difficult. You cannot be scared to fail if you want to accomplish anything.
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Mar 8, 2021
Start with the Little Things
You're never going to get to where you want to be if you just try to hit home runs.
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Mar 5, 2021
You Won the Lottery
Living your best life as a Veteran might come with this mind shift.
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Mar 3, 2021
Develop Your Commander's Intent
In order to get anywhere in life you need to know what you're working toward.
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Mar 1, 2021
Canna-Biz with Will Carroll and Roland Cordova
Will Carroll is a former US Navy Seal and Roland Cordova is a lifetime entrepreneur. Together, they've built Veterans Canna-Biz, which is a business incubator for Veterans who want to enter the Cannabis industry.
Learn more at http://www.veteranscannabiz.org.
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Feb 19, 2021
Stop Bargaining with the Devil
If you have goals, reaching them will require short term sacrifice for long term gain.
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Feb 15, 2021
The Choice That Fear Gives You
Fear can either turn you in to the worst version of yourself, or the best version of yourself.
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Feb 8, 2021
Your Most Valuable Asset
Time is far more valuable than money, but we waste it like water.
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Jan 25, 2021
Belief is Everything: Status Update
In this episode, I discuss the events of the last year in my life and the existence of the podcast.
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Jan 18, 2021
Senior Chief Thom Shea: Three Simple Things
Senior Chief Thom Shea served as a US Navy Seal for 23 years over three wars, earning a Silver Star and a Bronze Star with a "V" device amongst other honors.
Thom entered Navy Seal training after failing out of the United States Military Academy at West Point, determined that he would never fail out of anything ever again. His position in the Seal Teams was hard-won, surviving five Hell Weeks, more than any Seal candidate has ever gone through.
Today, Thom has authored two books: Three Simple Things: Leading During Chaos and Unbreakable: A Navy Seal's Way of Life. Thom is also the founder of Unbreakable Leadership, and he has trained thousands of people to overcome chaos by applying the rules of "three simple things" to their lives and businesses. In his off-time, Thom hunts and competes in ultra-marathons.
In this conversation, Thom and I discuss his amazing life, the rules that helped him thrive and survive, and how he transitioned to helping others in his post-military career.
T…
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Jan 11, 2021
Who Do We Want to Be Now
We all have a choice: to throw out the greatest experiment in freedom and liberty ever created, or to create a future for our children and our childrens' children.
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Jan 6, 2021
How to Better Your Life In this New World
2020 brought many changes, but there are still opportunities to move yourself forward.
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Jan 4, 2021
Advice for 2021
Decide to be a participant in your life, and not just an observer, in 2021.
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Jan 1, 2021
Don't Try to Be Perfect, Be Prepared
Perfection is often the enemy of progress. Don't fall into the trap of trying to be perfect when you just need to get started.
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Dec 28, 2020
Getting Your VA Benefits, with Lawyer Chad Lennon
Chad Lennon is a US Marine Corps Officer and a lawyer who works to help veterans get their VA benefits
Chad Lennon grew up in Bayville, New York and graduated from Wagner College, Adelphi University, and Touro Law Center. He was commissioned in the Marine Corps as a Second Lieutenant in 2008. Today he is a Major in the Marine Corps Reserves serving as the Company Commander for Bravo Company. Chad
has served in a number of billets including a platoon commander, intelligence officer, and international engagements officer. He was deployed to Afghanistan in 2010 and received the Purple Heart Medal. After graduating law school Chad worked as a criminal defense attorney in Maryland and a prosecutor in
Suffolk County, New York. While as a prosecutor Chad worked in the Veterans Treatment Court for the District Court and East End court. In February 2019 Chad was appointed Director of the Veterans and Servicemembers’ Rights’ Clinic at Touro Law Center. Chad works with a number of charitab…
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