The Tyler Simpson Project

Matias Ferreira is the epitome of overcoming adversity and has proven to many people that you can achieve anything you set your mind too; regardless of your limitations. "Just months into his first deployment in January 2011, Lance Corporal Ferreira lost both legs and broke his pelvis after stepping on an improvised explosive device (IED) in Helmand Province, Afghanistan. Treated by a Navy Corpsman and medically evacuated to Bagram (Afghanistan) hospital, he was flown to Landstuhl, Germany, and then brought to Walter Reed Army Medical Center in Bethesda, Md. There he underwent several surgeries and aggressive therapies. Months later, he eventually learned to walk confidently on prosthetics, advancing to running, and other sports a short time later. He was medically retired in May 2012. Matias is now a police officer for the Suffolk County Police Department in New York. In his free time, he enjoys playing hockey, golf, and softball. He has also run half marathons". Follow Mat on Instagram @matias_n_ferreira --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Tim Turane is a 13 year combat veteran of the Army National Guard who deployed to both Iraq and Afghanistan before getting out as a Staff Sergeant. Tim is currently running for NYC Council in the 27th District (Jamaica, Queens). You can also find him in the Amazon Video film, 'The New Patriots' which is available now. This conversation (although controversial to some) is one that I think most people need to hear and topics that we covered are some important ones. Enjoy. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Alexa is a 23 year old Thyroid Cancer Survivor who speaks of the challenges she has faced as well as her struggles with Mental Health. Alexa opens up about her life post-surgery and encourages others to speak out about how they feel. Alexa will hit a huge milestone of 5 years Cancer-Free this June and hopes to help others through their journey of staying positive and holding on to hope. On this episode, Alexa covers everything from beating cancer, having hope, heartbreak and fighting mental illness while ending the stigma. Follow her on Instagram @alexaostermann --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

This episode is a breakaway from the norm of my usual podcast episodes but he has such an interesting story and I liked his documentary so much that I had to have him on. Ken Eurell was a New York City Police Officer in the 1980's to the early 1990's before he was busted for police corruption and later on, drug dealing. He is in the documentary 'The Seven Five' that was on Netflix but has since been taken down from there and can be seen on Amazon. He is also the author of his book 'Betrayal in Blue'. Check Ken out on Instagram and Twitter @KenEurell. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Justin is a motivational speaker and a life coach. In this episode, we talk about the importance of men's mental health, the struggles men deal with, causes and effects, overcoming stigma and living a happier, healthier life. Please check out Justin on Instagram @jybrien19. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Christa Cairus was the victim of human trafficking at the young age of 19 which was then followed years later by a motorcycle accident that left her paralyzed. Since then, Christa has become a loving wife, mother, gym rat and high school special education teacher and is the epitome of the word 'perseverance'. Christa is an amazing woman and I am glad I had the opportunity to speak with her. She is also the author of 'Beautiful Survivor: Escaping the Statistics' and 'Turning Adversity Into Glitter'. Check her out on Instagram @roll_andsparkle --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Mike Salter is a professional salesman/marketer from California who was a prior Hillary-supporting Democrat who recently "walked away" from the Democratic Party and he came on to discuss his story and the reasons behind his support for President Trump. We caught up on some current events as well. Check Mike out on Instagram, YouTube and Twitter: @inthemixwithmike --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

From Wounded Officer’s Initiative - “On March 26, 2001, Jason Schechterle, then a Rookie City of Phoenix Police Officer was stopped at a red light. The dispatcher calling out over his squad car, Jason in the line of duty began to respond to a possible nearby homicide. As Jason waited for the light to turn green, suddenly and unexpectedly, his Crown Victoria was struck from behind by a taxi cab driver whose car was exceeding 100 miles per hour. Jason’s car instantly burst into flames, and he sat strapped and trapped in his vehicle, burning alive in raging flames that exceeded over 1000 degrees. Crews worked feverishly to save his life, putting their own lives and risk, and after 8 long minutes, Jason was freed, only to discover that over 50 percent of his body had been engulfed in the flames. He had no skin, no face, and no resemblance of the man he use to look like. After arriving at the hospital, Doctors worked for over 7 hours to save Jason’s life. No physician believed Jason would make it through the night. He was covered in 3rd and 4th degree burns throughout his face and torso to the point that his own wife and best friend found him unrecognizable. He survived the night, and lay in a coma for 2 ½ months… and the prognosis to live much less fully recover was grave. He was never expected to talk, walk, regain his sight and function as he once had. 52 surgeries later, Jason began his long and painful recovery. Ten years later, through a series of big and small miracles, Jason now travels the country serving as a motivational speaker, sharing his story of hope and optimism.” Jason has a book written about him by author Landon J. Napoleon called ‘Burning Shield: The Jason Schechterle Story’. I had a great time talking with Jason and hope that he gives some sort of an insight for at least one person to see that police officers put their lives on the line everyday to keep people of their communities safe. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Marcus Torgerson has been training in martial arts since he was 12 years old and has become an enthusiast in the martial art of Krav Maga. Marcus just hit his 5th year of sobriety and shared with me the humbling story of his life and how he moves forward. With everything currently going on in the world right now, we all need more love; and that’s exactly what Marcus portrays. Check him out on Instagram @marcustorgerson and check out his new podcast ‘The Daily Struggle Show’ coming soon.

Steve Eckert is the founder of Peak Physique out of Nanuet, NY, leader of the LTD Project in partnership with Ray “Cash” Care and Bedros Keuilian (Fit Body Boot Camp owner) and a fellow United States Marine. Steve exemplifies leadership and team training and is someone to look to if you are lacking motivation or need someone to get you going. Follow Steve on Instagram @steve.eckert1 and the LTD Project on Instagram @ltdproject1 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

“Ray “Cash” Care is a Navy SEAL veteran with multiple tours and other numerous overseas security details. Upon leaving SEAL Delivery Vehicle Team Two (SDV-2), Ray turned his passion and SEAL Team experience to the world of self-improvement and team building. He has become an accomplished fitness expert and speaker on topics ranging from fitness and building high functioning teams to organizational transformation. Ray’s approach has been featured on The History Channel “The Selection,” Discovery Channel “The Ultimate Solider Challenge” and the BBC “Ultimate Hell Week.”” Ray is also the founder of the Conquer brand and the LTD Project which is a leadership and team building program to push you mentally, physically and emotionally. Check out Ray on Instagram @raycashcare and his website www.frogmindset.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Myself and Jason “Beim Time” Beim talk about the struggles of drug addiction, food addiction, weight loss, positive mindset and what DISCIPLINE means to us. We touch on PTSD and the human response to trauma. Check out Jason’s new fitness lifestyle brand he just launched called ‘JAB: Jump Above Boundaries’ on Instagram @jumpaboveboundaries and contact him for a free trial of mental and physical motivation to help encourage you during this pandemic with COVID-19. The Tyler Simpson Project is available on Spotify, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts and anywhere else podcasts are heard. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Garrison Redd Is from Brooklyn, New York. He is a TEDx Speaker, Team USA Paralympic powerlifter, model, and most of all an advocate for disabled rights. He founded The Garrison Redd Project with an essential goal of bettering the well-being of disabled individuals through a variety of methods. To provide resources and services in the areas of advice, motivation, inspiration, health, and many other areas in order to improve the quality of living for disabled individuals. He emphasizes on Adaptive Sports Programs to incorporate all of these services into one. He saw that there were a lack of Adaptive Sports Programs that would accommodate to all individuals with disabilities, ranging from all ages. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Eric Christiansen is an acclaimed filmmaker/documentarian who has built his brand around socially responsible filmmaking that educates, inspires and heals. Eric is a seven-time Southwestern Region Emmy Award recipient, explores the impact of trauma, the resilience of the human spirit, and how a powerful platform for hope can be built to help trauma survivors begin the vigilant journey of healing. A trauma survivor himself, Eric worked through the loss of his home and possessions in the Painted Cave Fire by creating his first film ‘Faces in the Fire 25 years ago’. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

A long time drug user who lost his way and got into trouble with the law, later goes on and receives a community service award from the FBI. Ed is in the process of launching his first book and writing his second one. We talk of second chances, bail reform, overcoming drug addiction and even Michael Dowd. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Ryan is a Navy veteran who overcame a pituitary brain tumor and cancer as well. He is huge into the fitness industry right now and even developed his own app ‘Resistance Assistance: Fitness Made Easy’ which correlates strength training with resistance bands. Ryan West is a host of the ‘Revealing Healing Podcast’ and you can check him out on Instagram @ryanwestlive. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Chris Brady is a strength coach here on Long Island, NY. Chris developed a strength training program and it is something he has continued to develop over the last 7 years. Chris started this from his love of getting stronger and simply because getting your ass kicked really sucks. Chris has gone through trials and tribulations throughout his life that he has overcome and has found his calling to get people faster and stronger. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Through comedy, Frank has discovered ways to overcome Major Depressive Disorder and Chronic Suicidality. He is a Suicide Prevention and Postvention Public Speaker and Trainer, was a writer for The Tonight Show for 20 years, is a Corporate Comedian, syndicated humor columnist, and podcast personality, who was featured on CNN's Business Unusual is now here on TTSP to talk about his life and how he overcame his struggle with deteriorating mental health. Check out www.thementalhealthcomedian.com for more information on Frank. If you need someone to talk to: Frank: 858-405-5653 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

This segment will give you a little more of a glimpse of what I am trying to do and the type of people I want to come onto the show. Let’s see where this goes! Keep pushing! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app