THE RESILIENCY PODCAST

www.homehope.orgTroscriptionsChapters00:00 Foundations of Health Optimization03:00 The Role of Mitochondria in Mental Health05:49 A Multi-Pronged Approach to Healing08:48 Salutogenesis: Focusing on Health, Not Disease12:11 The Concept of Holobiont and Health Optimization15:02 Optimizing Health Span vs. Longevity18:02 Self-Triage for Health Improvement20:59 Basic Pillars of Health25:46 Addressing Snoring and Sleep Health26:59 The Importance of Grounding and Sun Exposure28:28 Understanding the Information Gap in Health30:19 Empowerment Through Personal Health Data32:28 The Role of Laboratory Testing in Health Optimization33:45 The Impact of Gut Health on Mental Well-being35:58 Exploring the Benefits of Mushrooms39:50 Natural vs. Synthetic Health Solutions42:13 The Balance of Optimization and Acceptance49:38 Community and Support in Health Journeys To learn more about Mission 22's impact and programs, visit www.mission22.org or find us on social media. IG: @mission_22. Tiktok: @_mission22

Riley's Book, If you can Dream it, Be it! https://a.co/d/brlIoYj Follow Riley on IG: https://www.instagram.com/riley.tejcek/ Chapters:00:00 The Competitive Spirit: From Kindergarten to Bobsled02:37 Navigating Military Culture and Communication05:52 Life Behind Military Curtains: The Reality of Service08:49 The Journey to Bobsled: Unconventional Paths to Olympic Sports11:42 The Dynamics of Bobsled Teams: Pilots vs. Brakemen14:54 Balancing Two Worlds: Marine Corps and Bobsled Life17:46 Purpose and Impact: The Drive Behind Athleticism20:35 The Importance of Perspective in Work and Life23:52 The Journey of Hardship: From Rejection to Success29:34 Navigating Obstacles and the Art of Pivoting35:16 Defining Success Beyond Achievements38:37 Understanding Identity Beyond Roles44:20 The Importance of Self-Discovery46:43 Writing for Impact: The Children's Book Journey54:43 Embracing Change: Life After Competition To learn more about Mission 22's impact and programs, visit www.mission22.org or find us on social media. IG: @mission_22. Tiktok: @_mission22

KeywordsDr. Leah Kaylor on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drleahkaylor Find her new book, If Sleep Were a Drug: https://drleahkaylor.com/TakeawaysIt's okay not to be okay; barriers still exist.The journey to becoming a psychologist can be unconventional.Innovative approaches are needed in trauma therapy.EMDR is a structured method for processing trauma.Sleep plays a crucial role in memory consolidation and trauma processing.Brain spotting offers a flexible alternative to traditional therapy.Practical coping strategies can enhance mental well-being.Therapy can be beneficial even for those not clinically diagnosed.Investing in mental health is essential for overall well-being.Exploring new possibilities can lead to personal growth.Sound bites"It's okay not to be okay; barriers still exist.""Innovative approaches are needed in trauma therapy.""EMDR is a structured method for processing trauma."Chapters00:00 Navigating Mental Health in High-Stress Environments05:44 The Journey to Becoming a Psychologist10:18 Innovative Approaches to Trauma Therapy15:25 Understanding EMDR and Its Mechanisms20:36 The Role of Sleep in Trauma Processing25:10 Exploring Brain Spotting as a Therapeutic Tool30:10 Practical Strategies for Mental Well-Being35:28 Navigating Therapy: Finding the Right Fit40:25 The Importance of Mental Health Investment  To learn more about Mission 22's impact and programs, visit www.mission22.org or find us on social media. IG: @mission_22. Tiktok: @_mission22

Heart & Soil: heartandsoil.coMission 22: mission22.orgDocumentary: Fed a Lie (YouTube): https://youtu.be/vcbDmKfY5qE?si=IExVO7m38V7rY99OBooks Mentioned: Big Fat Surprise — Nina Teicholz | Deep Nutrition — Dr. Cate Shanahan | Brain Energy — Dr. Chris Palmer | In Defense of Food — Michael Pollan00:00 — The Power of BeliefStee opens with the link between mindset, inflammation, and healing.00:37 — Marcus's WelcomeSeason 3 introduction and partnership between Mission 22 and Heart & Soil.01:25 — Why Heart & Soil?Marcus explains why their supplements are part of Mission 22's recovery programs.04:15 — What “Reclaim Your Birthright” MeansStee defines radical health and challenges what we call “normal.”06:34 — Common ≠ NormalMarcus's thymus-gland story and how cultural baselines for health became distorted.08:35 — Metabolic Syndrome 101What it is, why it matters, and how 88 % of adults are affected.12:20 — Overfed but UndernourishedHow calorie-rich, nutrient-poor diets drive fatigue and disease.12:54 — The “Eternal Winter” of StressStee explains how chronic stress tricks the body into storing fat.16:03 — Food as InformationSeasonal eating, light exposure, and why nature still knows best.19:11 — Seed Oils and Mitochondrial BreakdownHow industrial oils damage energy production and promote oxidation.25:18 — Nutrition Trends Gone WrongLow-fat myths, trans fats in MREs, and how guidance flipped upside-down.28:03 — What “Animal-Based” Really MeansStee breaks down meat, organs, fruit, and low-toxicity plants.32:58 — The Mental-Health Food PyramidMarcus compares nutrition models to the limits of talk therapy.36:52 — Inflammation and Mental WellnessHow reducing inflammation can alleviate depression, anxiety, and even schizophrenia.40:31 — The Upward Spiral of HealthBuilding small, actionable habits that create momentum for healing.42:52 — The Body as a Vehicle for LifeTreating your body like a high-performance machine for a better human experience.45:45 — Spiritual and Physical HealthMarcus ties nutrition to purpose, hope, and the soul's journey.47:30 — Alzheimer's as Metabolic DiseaseWhy some call it “type 3 diabetes.”48:15 — The Power Is YoursPractical closing thoughts: change your pantry, change your life. To learn more about Mission 22's impact and programs, visit www.mission22.org or find us on social media. IG: @mission_22. Tiktok: @_mission22

Learn more about Courser Racing: https://www.courserracing.org/Follow Pete and the Courser Crew on Instagram: @courser.racing00:00 — Life after the uniformMarcus opens with reflections on isolation after transition and introduces Pete Glazier.01:30 — Auburn to AlaskaROTC memories, Moose's Tooth pizza, and how their paths first crossed in the frozen north.04:45 — From Ranger Regiment to Special ForcesPete's progression through Ranger Battalion, dive school redemption, and finding his place on a dive team.11:00 — The decision to leaveBalancing family, high-tempo operations, and the painful choice to step away from active duty.14:40 — The spark: discovering ocean rowingA chance encounter with rowboats in Antigua leads to a new mission — crossing oceans to help veterans heal.19:20 — Building a new teamFrom four operators to a full nonprofit: how Corsa Racing began and why the camaraderie mattered most.25:00 — Purpose, therapy, and the new missionRealizing that isolation, not weakness, drives most post-service struggles — and how Corsa aims to “end veteran suicide.”31:15 — Long-term healing vs. weekend fixesWhy Corsa focuses on multi-year goals instead of one-off experiences, and parallels with programs like Warriors Wingman.36:10 — Reinventing the warriorMarcus and Pete talk about finding a new version of the “warrior class” through purpose, service, and growth.42:30 — Training for the impossibleThe mental and logistical demands of ocean rowing: sleep deprivation, teamwork, and discipline over raw fitness.53:00 — Post-traumatic growth in actionHow voluntary hardship can rewire the mind for peace and purpose.1:00:40 — Building identity beyond the battlefieldTransitioning from operator to civilian — and learning to lead in new ways.1:10:00 — The epidemic of silenceWhy suicide feels so close to every veteran community — and how open conversation breaks the cycle.1:18:00 — Brotherhood as medicineHow simple check-ins, shared adventure, and honest talk can save lives.1:28:30 — Purpose through serviceCorsa's next chapter: races, mentorship, and community-building beyond the water.1:35:00 — Final reflectionsPost-traumatic growth, leadership in civilian life, and creating spaces for men to be real.1:45:00 — Where to find Corsa RacingWebsite, socials, and how to support or sponsor a team.Key takeawaysThe hardest mission is coming home. The loss of identity and purpose after leaving service can be more dangerous than combat.Community is medicine. Regular connection, shared struggle, and teamwork are the antidotes to isolation.Challenge heals. Voluntary hardship — like rowing across an ocean — gives structure, meaning, and confidence back to veterans.Long-term > one-off. Sustainable healing requires time, commitment, and purpose, not just weekend retreats.Leadership never stops. Veterans have the power to lead again — in families, communities, and the broader mental-health movement. To learn more about Mission 22's impact and programs, visit www.mission22.org or find us on social media. IG: @mission_22. Tiktok: @_mission22

Mission 22: www.mission22.orgJames' site & tour: www.jamesbwells.comBook: Because: A CIA Coverup & A Son's Odyssey To Find The Father He Never Knew — available at independent bookstores, Amazon, and Barnes & Noble00:00 — The “official story”The family is told it was a civilian crash; next day it's “Air America shot down.”00:30 — Welcome to Season 3Marcus introduces James and the memoir Because; Mission 22 shout-out.01:14 — “Speak the truth and what happens is good”Marcus reads the prologue: bullet holes that appear to come from inside the aircraft.03:31 — Why open with the crash sceneJames on storytelling structure and framing the investigation.04:32 — The drawer of letters1991 move uncovers ~400 letters; the hunt begins.05:55 — Decoding damaged lettersInk bleed, mildew, and the one nearly-dismissed letter that proved pivotal.06:40 — Who was Jack Wells?SF/CIA work in '62; counterinsurgency, CIB, early civil-rights era investigations stateside.09:58 — Back to Vietnam with USAID/OPSTraining national police; immediate run-ins with corruption and edited reports.10:45 — A lifelong whistleblowerFrom Nuremberg to Vietnam—patterns of telling the hard truth.12:21 — The 16-year-old who defended othersCharacter backstory and a combustible sense of justice.14:31 — The cost of doing rightMoral injury, integrity, and echoes of the father in the son.17:05 — James' toolkitCriminology, statistics, MFA in creative writing, meticulous field notes.20:09 — Poking holes in the narrativeLack of fuselage hits; seats showing inside-out bullet paths.20:34 — What likely happenedUnauthorized passengers, a gunfight in-flight, and a missing crash report.27:00 — Why small arms fire doesn't add upAviation experts and the C-45's resilience.28:56 — Living with incomplete answersTherapy, faith, and chasing peace without closure.32:22 — Moral injury & shattered storiesWhen institutions fail and meaning must be rebuilt.33:56 — Finding the crash siteFOIA wins, missing log pages, and… directions from a former NLF official.38:30 — Eyewitnesses on the groundThe house it hit, the bamboo, the immediate cordon—and no smoke before impact.41:10 — Another official claim falls apartLocal accounts contradict “7 policemen killed in rescue.”41:42 — The “smoking gun” colonelEmbezzlement, ruthlessness, minimal punishment, and realpolitik tradeoffs.45:32 — Lessons for veterans & anyone with traumaTalk, seek community, and tell the truth to enable forgiveness.48:55 — Throw yourself under the busRadical honesty as a writer's duty.51:33 — Where to find Because + tour datesIndependent bookstores, Amazon/B&N, and JamesBWells.com.53:20 — The odyssey continuesClose and thanks to Mission 22. To learn more about Mission 22's impact and programs, visit www.mission22.org or find us on social media. IG: @mission_22. Tiktok: @_mission22

Thanks for joining us for Season 1. Season 2 begins August 2.

Bill Anthes 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 BETWEEN THE EARS (BTE) a coaching and experience-based brand that trains physical, mental, and emotional fitness for individuals and teams. In 2020 Bill and his wife, Karianne, launched BTE Fitness, a daily fitness training methodology that connects physical training and mental health through a trauma-informed and nervous system based approach. BTE Fitness has both a brick and mortar training site in NJ and serves clients remotely all around the world.

United We Heal is available now on Amazon Video: https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/detail/B09T6QLPLD/ref=atv_dp_share_cu_r  

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Empowering Women to heal from secondary PTS. Author of "Arsenal of Hope, Tactics for Taking on PTSD Together" and Founder of Virago a platform for educating and empowering military spouses facing challenges of PTSI and Secondary PTSI. Jen Satterly has made it her mission to not only help the service member but also the families who often suffer from secondary PTS.

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Leanne began her PhD in the OHAIRE Lab in August of 2019. She earned her Master of Science in Communication and her Bachelor of Science in Animal Science at the North Carolina State University. Prior to joining the OHAIRE Lab, her research focused on the human-horse interaction during equine assisted mental health sessions. At Purdue, Leanne is part of the NIH-funded study focusing on the efficacy of service dogs for veterans with PTSD. She has a special interest in the influence of service dogs on family dynamics.

From surviving to thriving, pushing her way through some rough waters. For years the desire to run and conquer, then run again is what drover her. She continues to learn, build relationships, accept the past and be okay with her vulnerability.

Hayden Olson is an experienced business executive, consultant and coach.  Join us as we discuss how the pressures of life and our western culture of overachievement impact all aspects of our lives, work and relationships.

Jesse Gould is Founder and President of the Heroic Hearts Project, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit pioneering psychedelic therapies for military veterans.After being deployed as an Army Ranger in Afghanistan three times, he founded the Heroic Hearts Project in 2017 to spearhead the acceptance and use of ayahuasca therapy as a means of addressing the current mental health crisis among veterans. Join us for a conversation on his journey through healing through ayahuasca therapy.

Dr. Shauna Springer is the author of WARRIOR: How to Support Those Who Protect Us and the co-author of BEYOND THE MILITARY: A Leader's Handbook for Warrior Reintegration. 

Coming soon! The Resiliency Podcast! Join us for discussions about the timeless principals of human healing, mental wellness and modern science. Hosted by Sara Johnson.