The Hero and The Healer

Carey DuVal is a Retired Army Captain, Combat Veteran, CrossFit Coach, Yoga Teacher, Personal Trainer, Champion Adaptive Athlete, Prosthetics designer, and general health enthusiast. Carey is dedicated to helping others and works with multiple charity teams to compete and speak at events around the country on adaptive athletics and Veteran's affairs. He has acted as a consultant for prosthetics development and government-funded medical research. In this episode we discuss Carey's experience surviving a Vehicle Borne Improvised Explosive Device (VBIED) in Iraq in 2014 in which he suffered multiple injuries and ultimately the loss of his right hand. Carey's lessons in mindset and general outlook on life are a true inspiration to all. Through his actions and continued pursuit of success, we are reminded that we have the uncanny ability to adapt and overcome circumstance so long as we are willing to learn, work, and not allow initial failure to prevent us from achieving our goals. This was a fantastic conversation that has a lot of value that I think you'll enjoy!! You can find Carey on IG @steelclawduval The book Lessons in Cadence by Eric Basek is available everywhere Don't forget to check out the Five Peaks Wellness blog @ fivepeakswellness.medium.com and catch us on IG @fivepeakspodcast --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theheroandthehealer/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theheroandthehealer/support

How do we improve? How does our internal monologue affect our ability to succeed? What happens when we tell ourselves what to believe? In this episode, I explore ideas surrounding these questions and share some insights on how the mind can work against itself at times and what can be done to counteract these troublesome thought patterns. Check out the companion blog on Medium https://medium.com/@fivepeakswellness Find us on IG www.instagram.com/fivepeakspodcast --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theheroandthehealer/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theheroandthehealer/support

Kristen Valenti is a Math Teacher, blogger, and outdoor enthusiast. She reminds us all to get outside, take a breath, build connections, and find joy in your local natural areas. The power of nature to heal, calm, and recenter us is undeniable. This was a fantastic and engaging conversation in which we explored these ideas and ways in which we can be a little more mindful, present, and hopefully live better lives! You can find Kristen on IG @earlybirdonthetrail Check her blog out at https://earlybirdblogorg.wordpress.com/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theheroandthehealer/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theheroandthehealer/support

"Imagine what we can achieve if we don't care who gets the credit" - Theodore Roosevelt, 26th President of the United States. In this episode I explore what this quote means to me and what leadership without ego looks like. When we don't care who gets the credit individual, team, group, and organizational potential is limitless. As soon as we start seeking credit we begin to set aside each others' humanity and are ultimately doomed to fail. Joint the conversation on IG @fivepeakspodcast and let us know what you think. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theheroandthehealer/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theheroandthehealer/support

Randy Poindexter (@the.randy.lee) is a life coach that focuses on helping men become more self-aware and so they can be seen and heard in productive ways. Through the aid of his coaching, Randy's clients are able to understand, manage, and positively act upon their emotions, overcome adversity, and travel a path that leads them to improve their relationship with themselves and others. Please join us in this conversation as we talk about self-awareness, self-care, resilience, grit, and how it is we can become better people in how we deal with ourselves and those around us. You can find Randy on Instagram @the.randy.lee where you can DM him for a free consult call or schedule to work with him as a life coach. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theheroandthehealer/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theheroandthehealer/support

In this episode I explore some ideas that have been circling my head around empathy and outward mindset. Much of this comes from the Arbinger Institutes books Outward Mindset and Leadership and Self Deception. These two book are extremely informative and thought provoking in their lessons on seeing others as people rather than objects. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theheroandthehealer/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theheroandthehealer/support

In this episode Grant and Shara (the Five Peaks Team!!) sit down and discuss life, purpose, and following dreams. We also discuss some of the differences between convention and functional health medicine as it relates to treating people holistically as each person has their own bio-individuality. This was a great conversation that sets off the beginning of a regularly occurring conversation centered around the topic of "Holistic Lifestyle" Shara is currently finishing a Masters Degree from Georgetown University on her way to becoming an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner. She is also a Critical Care Registered Nurse and is studying Functional Health Medicine through the School of Applied Medicine (SAFM). You can follow Shara on IG @fivepeakswellnessco --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theheroandthehealer/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theheroandthehealer/support

In this episode I talk about cognitive dissonance and how to keep from allowing the lies we tell ourselves that keep us from our goals to stick. Look yourself in the mirror and believe what you say!! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theheroandthehealer/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theheroandthehealer/support

Some food for thought that has been cooking in the back of my mind and no presented to you. Enjoy !! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theheroandthehealer/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theheroandthehealer/support

In this episode I sit down with my good friend and owner of SPARTC gym, Randy Shape. We talk about what it means t be tough, resilient, and adapt and overcome in order to keep pushing forward through adversity. This was a great conversation with someone that is truly inspirational and understands what it means to deal with failure and continue to work towards success. Truly a picture of toughness and resilience while also understanding how to have fun and enjoy life. You can find Randy on IG @spartnc and pick up awesome gear at www.spartc.co also check out @tanglewoodfarmbb and www.tanglewoodfarmbandb.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theheroandthehealer/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theheroandthehealer/support

The new year 2021 is upon us and with that comes New Year's Resolutions and goals. The question is how do we actually achieve those goals? In this episode I discuss some techniques to help ensure that you achieve your goals and commit to your resolutions in order to take another step in becoming the best version of yourself your can be. Join me for the discussion on this great topic --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theheroandthehealer/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theheroandthehealer/support

Resilience is what helps us process, understand, and deal with tragedy and hard ship in life. In this episode I explore some of the theories and techniques that help people be more resilient and some of the practices that lead people down an unhealthy path. I hope you enjoy this episode. Be sure to check us out on IG @fivepeakspodcast, hit the subscribe button, and please spread the word! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theheroandthehealer/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theheroandthehealer/support

In this episode I was able to have a conversation with good friend and true American Hero, SGM Clint Rowe. SGM Rowe is an Operations Sergeant Major in the elite 75th Ranger Regiment and comes to the conversation with nearly two decades (and counting) of military leadership experience. We discussed leadership and how to effectively deal with challenges that invariably arise. This conversation was really fun to have and I hope you enjoy. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theheroandthehealer/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theheroandthehealer/support

with Thanksgiving upon us, I wanted to give thanks and discuss what gratitude means to me and how showing gratitude on a regular basis can help improve our lives. Thank you to everyone that listens and supports the podcast I hope you and your families (in every form that takes) have a wonderful holiday --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theheroandthehealer/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theheroandthehealer/support

Finding our calling, our purpose, our meaning in life is a seemingly enormous and heavy thing but it doesn't have to be. In this episode I explore a few ideas about purpose, calling, and meaning that help us understand how we can see it in even the little things and hopefully begin to tap in to our calling and live a meaningful life. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theheroandthehealer/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theheroandthehealer/support

Managing conflict in our personal and professional lives can be tricky. The way we deal with conflict will determine whether we attain resolution or fall deeper into the pit. In this episode I explore conflict resolution techniques and concepts in order to better understand how to manage conflict so that we can hopefully better ourselves, our teams, and our relationships a little better.  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theheroandthehealer/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theheroandthehealer/support

How we approach challenges in life determines success. Do we look at challenges as an opportunity for growth or a potential for failure? Do we allow our ego to get in the way of progress or do we recognize the need for hard work to persevere in the face of failure? Identifying whether we have a growth or a fixed mindset will help us to overcome challenges and recognize when we are getting in the way of our own achievement. Please join me as I explore these ideas and help to pave a path towards a more fulfilling life.  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theheroandthehealer/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theheroandthehealer/support

Focusing on weakness will only get us from-5 to zero. The real question is how do we go form zero to +5 and beyond. This is not done by focusing on what went wrong but focusing on what went right. Leveraging our strength and living a more authentic existence is how we can strive towards limitless potential. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theheroandthehealer/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theheroandthehealer/support

This is the first ever inaugural Five Peaks Podcast. I go over what I see as key drivers of success and what it takes to continue on the path of success however that is defined. Not letting perfection get in the way of progress the recording is a bit rough and I went a bit long but here it is in all the unrehearsed glory!! I hope you enjoy, please subscribe and share --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theheroandthehealer/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theheroandthehealer/support

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