HeroTalk.org Podcast

This is the final podcast of The Kensho Way, time to move onto new projects and life adventures. For those of you who have been loyal listeners, thank you and many you all continue to discover the grandest vision of your Human Potential. 

Did you know that in the 1700's, in spite of being able to actually hold the evidence in their own hands, scientists outright dismissed meteorites and even threw entire collections away because the leading scientist at the time declared; "rocks don't fall from the sky".  In this episode of The Kensho Way we explore why we may be cutting off our own nose in spite of our face.    

Even elite athletes miss this foundational aspect of building OPTIMAL resilience to give us the best chance to achieve our human potential. Hydration is only half of the equation, the other half is found in the little knwon and explored arena of trace mineral supplementation. To achieve optimal levels you must supplement and our guest on today's episode of The Kensho Way Podcast, Jennifer Martinez had dedicated her life to helping athletes and people who do physical work for a living achieve optimal hydration and trace mineral support. To learn more about the products we will be discussing on todays show, vist JMarsolutions.net.  Enjoy! 

EVERYTHING begins with the breath, and in this episode of The Kensho Way Podcast I interview breath work master Patrick McKeown, author of The Oxygen Advantage and The Breathing Cure on his latest work, Atomic Focus which focuses on how to use the breath to achieve maximum focus, concentration and flow. A game changer in today's world of constant distractions, you will love this interview! 

Dr. L. John Mason is the founder of The Stress Education Center, and author of the best selling Guide To Stress Reduction.  In this episode of The Kensho way we explore the concepts of happiness and joy and how they are very different, as well as ways YOU can do some practices to cultivate more joy in life to help face the adversities that are inevitable.  Enjoy! 

In this episode of The Kensho Way, coming straight from the school of hard Knocks is our guest, Patrick J. Fitzgibbons, host of the amazing podcast, CJ Evolution, (https://www.cjevolution.com). This is a POWERFUL lesson in how to build shatterproof resilience. Patrick and I get into a deep discussion where we lay it on the line. Candid, real-world resilience building program; Shatterproof for First Responders (https://fherehab.com/services/first-responders/) BIG takeaways here friends and may you all discover the grandest expression of your human potential. 

Our culture of go, go, go has made us Human Doings, not Human Beings. In this episode of The Kensho Way we outline how the constant stimulation of our central nervous system is creating disease and dysfunction in our body, mind and spirit. We also outline an exercise that helps us to slow down, put ourselves first with regard to our self care so we can become the best version of ourselves possible. This is about expanding our human potential through regular restoration and resilience practices. Enjoy! 

We have within us the aspects of darkness and light. Very often we deny the dark side of our personalities, which is understandable to be sure...and, in doing so we deny a foundational aspect of our essential nature that when properly channeled and embraced can create a True balance, the yin to the yang so to speak. In this episode we explore a thought experiment to access both sides for generating new, creative ideas to overcome life challenges.  

Modern times are challenging and the temptation to divide and conquer are strong in some. History has shown us another example, that unity and collaboration through service to community ensures we have the opportunity to thrive during times of adversity. On this episode of The Kensho Way we explore the two paths before us and which one we might chose to honor.  Enjoy!   

In this episode of The Kensho Way we explore an amazing creativity muscle building tool to help us navigate life challenges. This technique is designed to help us think in new ways to solve problems when we are stuck or facing too many possible decisions. This one is my personal go-to and never fails to provide me with new perspectives I can then apply to my challenging situation. Tried and true, enjoy! 

Regrets from the past create depression. Fear based projections into the future create anxiety. Only the power of the present moment offers balance to the body, mind and spirit. Join us on this foundational exploration of a resilience essential, being fully here, now and in this moment. This is the Kensho way.  

On this short-cast, HeroTalk.org coffee break, I provide two solid solutions for finding DAILY time for self-care in spite of the swirling chaos of Life. These two simple strategies have been total game-changers for my students and coaching clients to take back control, gain greater self-care time and add some serious dollars to their resilience bank account.  

On this shortcast of the HeroTalk.org podcast we take a look at how to navigate adversity with ease and grace, even when life challenges are hammering us down with relentless force.  

When it comes to resilience building proper breathing tops the list of low hanging fruit that pays HUGE dividends in improving all aspects or our mental and physical health. We have all heard the term "mouth breather" and we don't want to be one of those...right? Well, it turns out that mouth breathing is harmful to your health and in this interview our guest, Rob Davis, talks about the benefits for nasal breathing as well as his new product that fixes mouth breathing at night. The ROI here is huge Heroes, don't miss this one!   

The challenges we are facing as a Hero Culture are significant. As Warriors we are primed to fight all challenges which can be a just cause but the price we pay to our mental and physical health is profound. What if there were another way, a way that allows us to address challenges AND create greater resilience. In this short-cast we will cover just such a technique that is a POWERFUL way to navigate adversity.  

Our guest, Bill Fogarty, owner/founder of 21Clets, a leading edge First Responder training organization, lays down some timeless wisdom to not only survive the demanding career of a First Responder, but to actually thrive amidst the chaos of modern times, especially with regard to the current significant challenges being faced by the law enforcement community.  

PTSD911 is a documentary film about real people who have chosen to work in professions that require above average heroism. These men and women have jobs that require a willingness to face what most cannot even imagine and that journey causes ongoing and compounding issues related to post traumatic stress injuries and disorders. This work is all about smashing the stigma and promoting awareness.  

Get ready Heroes...this is a wild ride. Our guest, Brock Bevell, founder of Chase The Vase Challenge, is going to blow your mind. Brock was a LEO with a true passion for the job until a serious injury ended his career. After multiple knee surgeries he became, as so many have, addicted to opioids. After an intense struggle he overcame his challenges to full recovery and now he channels that experience into helping others, especially those in the first responder community. Brock's passion is infectious and his techniques are...unconventional. You are gonna love this show. Enjoy!   

Our guest, Robin Wald, takes the woo woo out of astrology and shows us how this complex, mathematical based system is a true science. This is Robin's second appearance on the show and for good reason, she's a master of her craft.  We discuss how things are shifting in 2021 from an astrological perspective and how some true relief and opportunity is happening in the transition of the Spring Equinox. You can learn more about Robin and her amazing work by checking out her website, www.robinwald.com. Enjoy! 

Our guest, Rachelle Zemlok, is a psychologist, public speaker, author, specialist in law enforcement and firefighter families as well as a podcast host of Code 3 Families. Rachelle and I take a dive into how the unique family dynamics and challenges created by having a spouse or partner who is a first responder can be navigated with more ease and grace. While there are many gems in this interview, what really impressed me was Rachelle's wisdom with regard to first responder kids and how we can best support them at their various developmental levels...pure gold.  Enjoy!  

U.S. Marine, working LEO and author Scott Medlin join us on today's show to take a deep dive into his latest book: Mental Health Fight of The Heroes In Blue, written for the brave men and women who ARE the thin blue line.  Never before has our profession faced the challenges of current times. What is needed are PRACTICAL, real-world tools and Scott delivers big time. You can find out more about Scott at leomotivation.com.  Enjoy the show! 

This may be the most important interview I've ever done. Our guest, Cary A. Friedman, a law enforcement chaplain, federal law enforcement trainer and author of the book Spiritual Survival for Law Enforcement, outlines why it is critical to have an absolute value system to not only survive a career but to thrive personally and professional.  Cary will captivate you start to finish as he provides incredible information and offers a perspective few have considered, that police officers are among the most spiritual people on the planet. 

On this Podcast we interview Navy Veteran and combat corpsmen deployed during Iraqi Freedom with the U.S. Marines, Terry Weaver and his latest AWESOME book, All My Best, Wisdom and Encouragement For A Better Life. Terry and I get into how to turn negativity into wisdom, strength and opportunity as well as how living a life of service is the key dealing with the inevitable adversities of life. Uplifting and always inspirational, Terry gives us wisdom for the ages, you will love this show! Enjoy!

We ALL have multiple personality disorder in that, for many of us, we don't have an overarching lead personality driving our life-bus. A leader to manage all the beautiful aspects of our personalities into a cohesive team to create a perfect balance for navigating the challenges life and career present. That's a problem because sometimes that aspect of ourselves we would rather not show up can sometimes take over and drive our bus right off a cliff! Today we will learn how to create that lead personality and to use all aspects of ourselves to experience an amazing and empowered personal reality. Enjoy!! 

When departments seek wellness support there are MANY options. Among the best of the best is having an imbedded wellness director who is culturally competent and dedicated to understanding the unique characteristics of each agency. Wellness Solutions has been an industry leader for over 20 years and our guests, Jim Jarvis and Marci Guzman take a dive into how these programs work, how they now incorporate resiliency and mindfulness practices and where they will evolve in the future. Enjoy! 

On this episode of HeroTalk.org we interview former recon sniper, military veteran, inner-city martial arts instructor, retired police officer and yogi Erik Milosevich. This is a facinating journey that shows how we can take the challenges of life to rise to beautiful expressions of our Human Potential. What a deep honor to interview Erik who is currently facilitating courses that are designed to unite police and community, something we urgently need in these challenges times. Enjoy!  

Can the science of astrology build resiliency? Our guest, Robin Wald, an astrologer with nearly 30 years of experience in this ancient practice which has deep roots into complex mathematics, will explain how we can use this profound tool to gain new insights into our life journey and how to use this to help get unstuck when life tosses obstacles. This is science Heroes and on this episode we will take a journey that looks at the challenges of 2020 and where we are going in 2021 and so much more. This one is gonna blow your mind. If you want to learn more about Robin, check out her website, www.robinwald.com and if you are interested in her services you can use coupon code herotalk20 to receive a 20% discount on any of her services. Enjoy! 

When we fight against reality it is EXACTLY like pushing on a rope. So often we spend vast amounts of our precious resilience energy on things we are passionate about but have little to no control over. On today's episode we explore this Truth and the solutions that offer us ways to navigate life's challenges with ease and grace. 

This episode features the latest studies related to our resiliency including how having an overweight kid is not as critical to their health when compared to exercise, how plopping kids in front of the TV can add to parents stress, how job burnout creates massive work stress and what we can do about it, how disasters lead to significant increases in suicide, how sleep apnea increases risk for developing dementia and how military and law enforcement exposure to low-level blasts increases brain inflammation and cumulative brain damage over time. Enjoy! 

One of the biggest challenges to meditation is an ever-active mind, a very common problem of modern times and the constant stimulation of our central nervous system. The solution is found for many in something called "moving meditation". In this episode we take a dive into the lowest hanging fruit, something called conscious walking and it only takes a few minutes of doing this super easy meditation to receive the tremendous benefits. Enjoy! 

Most of us have it wrong when it comes to one of most essential resiliency practices, hydration. What is missing for most of us is trace mineral support which allows that pure, clean water to be absorbed on an intracellular level where it can be used, rather than excreted from the body. Proper hydration can be a literal mater of life and death in extreme cases, but on a day-to-day basis it is essential for peak performance mentally and physically. Our guest, Jennifer Martinez, has over 20 years in the fitness industry with a speciality in all things hydration. She's dedicated to helping the hero community and has a direct relationship to that community via her husband, a veteran police officer. You are going to love this show Heroes, enjoy! 

On today's episode we interview a former recon sniper Veteran, inner-city martial arts instructor, retired police officer and yoga instructor Erik Milosevich. This is a fascinating journey that shows how we can take the challenges of life to rise to beautiful expressions of our human potential. There are many profound lessons in this interview, and it was a deep honor to interview Erik who is currently facilitating courses that are designed to bring law enforcement and community together to unite in commonality, something we urgently need in today's troubled world. Enjoy!  

Very often people get stuck on where to start with making change in their lives. Powerful change comes from powerful realizations and we can find those in the work of Bronnie Ware who wrote a book; The Top Five Regrets of The Dying. Want to live a life of no regrets? Want to make powerful lasting change? Great, you will love this episode Heroes. Enjoy! 

Research is beginning to show that prolonged wearing of masks can create problems for our physical and mental health. In today's episode we explore this potential challenge and offer a powerful technique to mitigate some of the side effects that many people are experiencing.    

Many of us feel powerless in the shadow of this pandemic, but that is far from the truth. In fact, we can dramatically improve our chances of navigating this crisis by taking steps to boost our natural immunity. On today's episode we are going to cover some of the easiest ways to boost immunity that you can put to work immediately. Enjoy! 

Dr. Ashlie Bell is an internationally renowned brain health expert in the fields of neurotherapy and integrative mental health working with First Responders to provide interventions for chronic PTSD. On today's episode we will go over the signs and symptoms that your brain may be struggling, what causes those challenges and what you can do about. This is next level, leading edge brain science Heroes, and it is a total game changer that will play a big role in the future of the first responder community. Enjoy! 

In part 2 of our look at how our thoughts can make us well or sick, we take a dive into a simple, yet powerful technique that rewires new neural pathways in the brain to enhance mental and physical resiliency. I've put this to the test for a year, and can personally testify to its effectiveness to shift us into a balanced frame of mind in the middle of life and career challenges. Enjoy!  

A short tribute to those who have made the ultimate sacrifice so that we may all sleep in peace, freedom and security.  

The evidence is conclusive and scientifically validated, we CAN heal ourselves with nothing more than our minds, just like we can make ourselves sick with nothing more than our negative thoughts. This is part one of a series that will take a deep dive into how this is created and the steps YOU can take to become the most powerful healer of your own physical challenges with simple techniques that will quite literally change your life.  Enjoy! 

We are all wired for negativity which is an essential aspect of human genetics to help us survive by looking for what is wrong in our environment. However, that can also create a serious challenge for seeing things in a positive light. Turns out we can hack the negativity bias to create a positivity bias to help create balance and bring more joy and happiness to our lives. We explore this on today's show and provide some powerful techniques to support getting your positive on! Enjoy! 

On today's show we take a deep dive into science based breath work with the author of The Oxygen Advantage, Patrick McKeown. When it comes to building resiliency learning how to maximize our breath is among the lowest hanging fruit to help quite literally every aspect of our physical and mental health. There is a lot of hype around breath work out there which is why I love this book and Patrick's work because he gives us the science and best practices you can put to use immediately. Enjoy! 

On today's episode we take a look at some of the best practices for navigating Life, especially when life is a shit-show and we find ourselves needing some new information and perspectives because how we normally move through challenges is not getting it done. As always, we keep it real and bring you the information and techniques that work in the real world. 

It all starts with quality, restorative sleep Heroes. You want the low hanging fruit, it's sleep, period, end of story. The average sleep period for First Responders is 5 hours...NOT GOOD ENOUGH. You want to know where to start on best resiliency practices, it's right here and we are going to cover the best sleep practices in this ESSENTIAL podcast. Sleep well Heroes! 

The Samurai had several practices that can benefit the modern warrior with regard to building powerful resiliency through developing the proper mindset. On today's show we take a dive into some of that culture's best practices and how we can adopt some of those principles into our lives to add new tools to our life mastery tool belt. Get your inner-Samurai on Heroes! 

Training First Responders is time consuming, expensive and literally impossible with our pandemic. This is where on-line learning shines, filling in the many gaps that traditional, in-person training creates. On today's show we have two guests representing a leading-edge training company, thinblueonline.com. This new training design and delivery is amazing and it is clearly the future, something every agency should have in their training arsenal. 

One of the most difficult aspects of a career in emergency services is taking off our Hero identity to move gracefully into our personal lives to be fully there for our kids, partners, parents and friends. So often we bring our work home and, as you are all well aware, that plays havoc on our relationships. On this episode we dive into the best practices to separate work from home to experience a personal life that is rich, rewarding and joyful. 

On today's episode Lt. Colonel Dave Grossman gives us his wisdom on a number of critical topics including perceptual distortion, memory gaps and aftermath dynamics related to critical incidents. We dive into the truth around murder and suicide statistics related to cops and vets. We discuss the power of faith and love as cornerstones of Hero service and even talk about how to use M&M's to defuse emotional crisis. An honor to facilitate this interview with this amazing scholar, writer, trainer and servant.    

I interview Terry Weaver, a combat veteran, keynote speaker, actor and published author who is wholly dedicated to taking his wisdom and life lessons to empower the Hero Community to new levels. You are going to love Terry, he went through the school of hard knocks to an empowered life of positivity and service that will leave you with a deep sense of hope and inspiration.  

Retired Captain Dan Willis and I discuss his new book Bulletproof Spirit. In my opinion, this book should be required reading for all Heroes in the First Responder Community AND their life partners. In this interview we get into some of the big rocks that YOU can apply to your personal and professional lives right now! 

Today's guest, international best selling author of 17 books including the Peaceful Warrior series, Dan Millman, shares his wisdom of what it means to be a peaceful warrior and how to balance the body, mind and spirit for an empowered life of service as a Veteran and First Responder. Dan has significantly impacted my life in so many positive ways and it is a deep honor to have my friend and mentor as a gust on today's show. enjoy!  

Imagine as an agency having to deal with 6 line of duty deaths in 6 years. Imagine you are a commanding officer in that agency. How do you navigate so much tragedy? How do you lead? What are the best resiliency practices to keep moving forward? All this and more will be the topic of today's interview with Coast Guard Veteran and Retired Stanislaus Sheriff's Department Capt. Jim Gordon.