Send us a textToday, I sit down with Dr. Joshua McConkey, a physician and military officer whose career bridges medicine, service, and leadership. Dr. McConkey shares how years of medical practice combined with military duty gave him a unique perspective on trauma, healing, and responsibility. From patient care to leading Read More
Send us a textToday, I sit down with William Spears, an active-duty Navy commander, former enlisted sailor, submarine officer, and author of the upcoming book Stoicism as a Warrior Philosophy. Mr. Spears shares his journey from enlisting just months before 9/11, to serving on submarines as an officer, to becoming an Read More
Send a textToday, I sit down with Cory Brown to unpack a life that spans pre-9/11 service, an uncommon move from Army officer to enlisted NCO, and the hard lessons that follow after deployment. We dig into priorities, leadership without a degree, and why adversity is a constant teacher—plus what Read More
Join us on this Clinician’s Guide masterclass as we speak with Dr. Nicole Navega, a pioneer in embedded EMS trauma care. When it comes to supporting first responders, there’s no one-size-fits-all approach for clinicians. Through her insights into various clinical models, Dr. Navega reveals how the embedded clinician model stands Read More
Send us a textIn this episode of the From Guilt to Good podcast, host Jeanette Yates interviews Matthew Tyler, a dual board-certified physician in internal medicine and hospice and palliative care. They discuss the often misunderstood concepts of palliative and hospice care, emphasizing the importance of quality of life and Read More
Send us a textToday, I sit down with Dr. Mark Sherwood, a naturopathic doctor, former SWAT officer, and co-founder of the Functional Medical Institute in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Dr. Sherwood, alongside his wife Dr. Michele Neil-Sherwood, has dedicated his life to helping people move beyond symptom management and into true healing. Read More
Welcome back to another bright episode of Rise, Shine, and Redefine!This week, we chat with the amazing Vanessa Lambert—a spiritual high priestess and retreat facilitator who blends the mystical with the practical.Together, they explore:Kundalini Yoga practices to align your energy and boost intuitionHow to access the Akashic Records for clarity Read More
Send us a textToday, I sit down with Francisco Garza, a former Marine Corps infantry officer, recon Marine, reservist company commander, consultant, and proud father. Mr. Garza shares his journey from joining the Marines alongside his college roommate, to serving in the reconnaissance community, to balancing civilian life, fatherhood, and Read More
Send us a textToday, I sit down with Jacob Hiers, an insurance agency owner, husband, father of three, and competitive bodybuilder. Mr. Hiers shares the pivotal moment that pushed him into a serious fitness journey—seeing himself in a video that became his wake-up call. From there, he began small, consistent Read More
Get ready to embark on the inspiring journey of Dr. Lori Moore-Merrell, the groundbreaking former U.S. Fire Administrator. Join us as we explore the unique challenges she faced as a woman during her early career as a paramedic, shedding light on the game-changing initiatives she championed at the IAFF that Read More
Send a textToday, I sit down with Douglas Brinker, founder of Beacon 4 Hope LLC, veteran advocate, author, and state-certified peer support specialist. Mr. Brinker shares his powerful story of survival after multiple suicide attempts and how faith, resiliency, and community helped him rebuild his life. His new book, My Read More
Send us a textToday, I sit down with Michael Leung, CEO and founder of FLO TruBalance, to talk about his groundbreaking work in affordable hearing technology and the life journey that led him there. Mr. Leung shares how his bone conduction open-ear design is transforming the hearing industry by making Read More
Send us a textToday, I sit down with Ryan Penley—author of Man Up, Sober Up and host of The Next Fix—to map out what real recovery looks like. Mr. Penley walks me through a hard-earned story: early wins, a move to Las Vegas, a catastrophic injury, and a doctor-driven opioid Read More
In this episode, we talk with Lt. Tommy Bolin, a firefighter and paramedic from Central Ohio, about the hidden mental health struggles first responders face. Drawing from his book, “Unseen Battles: The Price of Duty in a Life of Trauma and Sacrifice,” Tommy discusses the toll of duty, identity crises, Read More
Send us a textToday, I confront a devastating story that is some of the latest Navy news: the loss of Navy Sailor Jose Antonio Rivera Lynch IV, a 19-year-old aviation boatswain’s mate serving aboard the USS George Washington (CVN 73).Officially, Rivera was reported missing at sea during operations in the Read More
Send us a textToday, I open season eight of Couple O’ Nukes with a solo episode that explores the heavy but necessary topic of courage and morality in the face of suicide prevention. As we celebrate the milestone of more than 200 episodes and approach the three-year anniversary of this Read More
Send us a textWhen I first saw Nina on TikTok sharing the harsh realities of caregiving in a no-b.s. way, I KNEW I had to have her on the From Guilt to Good podcast! Nina McCollum is a caregiver navigating the complexities of caring for her mother, and we discuss Read More
Hey!Welcome back to another episode of Rise, Shine, and Redefine! Today’s conversation is one that lit my soul on fire… and it just might do the same for you.I sat down with Luis— Amazing Entrepreneur & my Podcast Guy!—for a no-fluff, full-energy deep dive into what it really takes to Read More
Send us a textToday, I sit down with Noah May, the creator and host of the Lethal Venom podcast and a journalism graduate from Auburn University. He shares with us the origins behind Lethal Venom, including why he chose a name that embraces hard truths, how his struggles with depression Read More
Send us a textToday, I sit down with Ken Webb — retired U.S. Army Lieutenant Colonel, former American Airlines professional, and now debut author of Trapped in Deception. Mr. Webb brings a lifetime of service, travel, and life lessons into a conversation that blends military experience, civilian transitions, and the Read More
