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A 16-year veteran of the fire service, Annette Zapp holds the rank of Lieutenant and owns FireSQFitness, a coaching business dedicated to the physical and mental health and wellness of fire fighters worldwide. She earned a master's degree in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology from the University of South Dakota School of Medicine and is also credentialed as a NSCA CSCS and TSAC-F, Precision Nutrition Level 1 Coach, a CSNS through the Society of Neurosports and a CISSN through the International Society of Sports Nutrition. She was recently named to an Illinois Senate task force focused on mitigating first responder suicide. Annette is an adjunct faculty at the University of Denver in the graduate program for Sport Coaching and is a proud member of the panel of experts that recently reviewed and revised the TSAC Practitioner Course for the NSCA. She is also a highly sought-after public speaker and has appeared on a dozen podcasts in the last year. In this episode Annette talks about: Her transition from the fitness industry to the fire service. The current state of mental health in firefighters and shares her own story with us. How to build resilience in firefighters. The biggest obstacles to implementing wellness programmes in to fire departments. Book recommendation: The Beauty of a Darker Soul: Overcoming Trauma Through the Power of Human Connection by Joshua Mantz You can contact Annette via her Website at www.firesqfitness.com and E-mail: FireSQFitness@gmail.com Stay up to date with Annette via her social media channels at: Instagram: @firesqfitness Twitter: @firesqfitness Facebook: @firesqfitness Make sure to check out Devote December on Instagram @devotedecember, a collaboration between Annette and Chris Marella of 4thshiftfitness to bring awareness to Fire and EMS suicide and mental health. Keep up to date with Monarch Human Performance via our website, Facebook and Instagram pages.

Hello everyone and welcome back to the show. We continue to grow because of you, the listener and supporter. Thank you! Please rate and review the show on iTunes. Give us that 5 Star Rating. You can find a link to iTunes here: www.cjevolution.com Special thanks to all the brave men and women who work in the criminal justice field. Thank you for your service. Mobile threat detection is here. The CJ Evolution Podcast is proud to be partnered with Detectachem. A company that is keeping our brave men and women safe. See their link here: www.cjevolution.com If you love coffee, then you will love the products from Four Sigmatic. See the link on the CJEvolution website and get 15% off your purchases using the promo code CJEVO. In this episode Patrick welcomes Josh Mantz. A former Army Major, Josh reaches into the deepest corners of the human soul to expose the most difficult emotions associated with traumatic experiences. Josh was shot and killed by a sniper on the streets of Baghdad and flatlined for fifteen minutes. He leverages his profoundly vivid near-death experience to help others overcome life's most difficult moments. This deeply inspirational work empowers us to find meaning within suffering and demonstrates the vital role we all have in creating hope for others. Josh is also the CEO of Asymmetric Mind. This organization delivers innovative leadership strategies for optimal employee engagement. The Asymmetric Mind Clinical Academy delivers advanced training in cultural competency, moral injury, and psychological trauma to clinicians working with the military and first responder populations. Their content is expertly positioned to empower clinicians to rapidly establish trust with clients, accurately identify the root causes of trauma, and increase client retention. Josh is also the Author of "The Beauty of a Darker Soul: Overcoming Trauma Through the Power of Human Connection" Find his book here: https://www.amazon.com/s?k=The+beauty+of+a+darker+soul&ref=nb_sb_noss_2 Check out this great organization here: https://asymmetricmind.com/ Find Josh here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/asymmetricmind/ Stay tuned for more great guests and content on the CJEvoluton Podcast www.cjevolution.com   Patrick

I had a conversation with one of my grad school cohorts Josh Mantz about his book The Beauty of a Darker Soul: Overcoming Trauma Through the Power of Human Connection. Josh is a former army major who was shot and killed by a sniper and flatlined for fifteen minutes, and was brought back to life. Four months later he was back on deployment, and a year and half later he was on a national public speaking circuit and was able to leverage his story as part of a military initiative to empower others to access mental/behavioral health treatment. The years following his death/rebirth, or his "second life", presented Josh with emotional challenges that led him to write this book dealing with themes of shame and trauma. And, we talked about Josh's astrology. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

CAN YOU LIVE TWICE? Life after death is not a theory or a fantasy for Josh Mantz, the soldier who died from a sniper bullet in Iraq and came back to life after fifteen minutes. Josh is today’s guest, and his stranger than fiction story reveals many lessons and secrets that can empower and enrich your life today. You’ll be riveted by the things you’ll hear and the discoveries you’ll make as you listen to Josh talk to you straight from his heart. Here are a few of the fascinating things you’ll learn: The true meaning of an experience we have all had – TRAUMA The haunting story of the Santa Claus interpreter How trauma changes your beliefs about the world The root of leadership in everyone The different levels of leadership The real meaning of rejection How the feeling of abandonment touches all our lives How the feeling of shame may be secretly controlling your life What it means to be a “pirate of joy.” The new paradigm for living Powerful lessons of hope These gems are only a few of the highlights of my conversation with Josh Mantz. You’ll be moved and uplifted by the humility and gratitude he gained from his life after death experience. You’ll see and feel the bright ray of light behind the words, “beauty of a darker soul.” BOOKS IN THIS PODCAST The Beauty of a Darker Soul: Overcoming Trauma Through the Power of Human Connection by Joshua Mantz Healing the Shame that Binds You by John Bradshaw The Myth of Sisyphus by Albert Camus The Universe Story by Brian Swimme Man’s Search for Meaning by Viktor Frankl CONTACT JOSH www.DarkerSouls.com (https://darkersouls.com/?reqp=1&reqr=)

Joshua Mantz died.  He was flatline for 15 minutes.  But, he came back from the dead.  In this gripping interview, you'll hear him talk about; what it's like to die, come back and how everyone can go from trauma to transformation.  This story is not just for veterans- our conversation reveals many life lessons, documented in his new book,  "The Beauty of a Darker Soul: Overcoming Trauma Through the Power of Human Connection". 

FREEDOM! We all want it. People fight for it. They live and die for it. So, we must all know what it is. The truth is that if you ask one hundred people to define freedom, you will get one hundred different answers. All of them are valid. All of them are right. The guest on today’s podcast is John Krotec, a man who is passionate about freedom. He’s an entrepreneur, writer, and army veteran. He gained his understanding of freedom by fighting tough battles in his own life and winning. His journey highlights the theme of this show, Change Your Story, Change Your Life. When John abused alcohol, he had to change his story. When he suffered a brain injury in a car crash, he had to change his story. When his marriage was on the rocks, he had to change his story. He did it every time and grew into the inspiring person he is today. You’ll gain a lot by listening to John’s story. You’ll learn what it really mens to be bigger than your circumstances. You’ll come away with a greater appreciation for a business model that marries contribution and profit. John created a company based on that model called Greenzone Hero. It honors and supports veterans who fought for our freedom. Greenzone Hero also gives veterans a platform to share their stories. You’ll tap into your innate sense of compassion for war veterans who have sacrificed their well being and their lives to create more freedom and abundance for all of us. John may even ignite a new entrepreneurial flame in you that can enrich your business, your life, and the lives of others. BOOKS IN THIS PODCAST The Sympathizer by Viet Thanh Nguyen The Sun Does Shine: How I Found Life and Freedom on Death Row by Anthony Ray Hinton and Lara Love Hardin One Mission: How Leaders Build a Team of Teams by Chris Fussell and C. W. Goodyear Team of Teams: New Rules of Engagement for a Complex World by General Stanley McChrystal and Tantum Collins Code of Trust: An American Counterintelligence Expert’s Five Rules to Lead and Succeed by Robin Dreeke and Cameron Stauth The Code of the Extraordinary Mind by Vishen Lakhiani The Beauty of a Darker Soul: Overcoming Trauma Through the Power of Human Connection by Joshua Mantz All Quiet on the Western Front  by Erich Maria Remarque and Arthur Wesley Wheen Dracula by Bram Stoker Sacred Commerce: Business as a Path of Enlightenment by Matthew Engelhart and Terces Engelhart Bold: How to Go Big, Create Wealth and Impact the World by Peter H. Diamandis and Steven Kotler The Road to Serfdom by F. A. Hayek JOHN’S FAVORITE QUOTE “Polarization only works in sunglasses, not in sustainable communities.” – John Krotec CONTACT JOHN www.GreenZoneHero.com (https://greenzonehero.com/) Straight Outta Combat (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/straight-outta-combat-radio-honoring-wisdom-combat/id1310728676?mt=2) – Podcast

Show Notes Ep. 84 – F*** Your Feelings with Ryan Munsey • We all have the ability to find the information. Tools for success in life. (3:00) • Constantly seek to learn and expand your horizon. Why we earn our right to be alive through the ability to serve. (8:25) • Examine your legacy. Who would stand in the rain at your gravesite? (11:57) • It’s as simple as a smile. How to live a stronger, healthier life for every person you cross paths with. (17:20) • The Law of Attraction. How your network is your net worth. (21:10) • There is no such thing as luck! The path to success and enjoying the little things in between. (24:24) • The pros/cons of Social Media when it comes to your kids. (37:50) • The sad life of a professional boxer. (47:05) • Success principles for brain health in boxing. (51:30) • Trends for business success through the ability toimplement and communicate. (56:28) • The 3rd Party Principle. Tips to expand your network. (1:06:10) • “A year from now you wish you started today.” Tips to do the work and keep the right company around you. (1:09:20) • Tips from Tony to #BeBetter and #DoBetter - Don’t look for perfection and the power of giving to others. (1:19:28) Featured Guest • Ryan Munsey - http://ryanmunsey.com/ • Ryan Munsey (@ryanmunsey_) • Instagram • Better Human Project - https://www.betterhumanproject.org/ Related Links/Products Mentioned • Box N’ Life Podcast EP 50: RYAN MUNSEY - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/50-nutrition-guru-ryan-munsey-talks-optimal-performance/id924241760?i=1000384526712&mt=2 • BHP 007: Josh Mantz | Overcoming Trauma Through Human Connection - http://ryanmunsey.com/home/darker-souls/ • The Beauty of a Darker Soul: Overcoming Trauma Through the Power of Human Connection – Book by Joshua Mantz • The Compound Effect – Book by Darren Hardy • The Seven Spiritual Laws of Success - Book by Deepak Chopra • Jab, Jab, Jab, Right Hook - Book by Gary Vaynerchuk • Decisions Are Emotional, Not Logical: The Neuroscience behind Decision Making - http://bigthink.com/experts-corner/decisions-are-emotional-not-logical-the-neuroscience-behind-decision-making • Box 'N Burn Academy: Boxing for Fitness Certified Trainer Teaching Course - https://boxnburnacademy.com/ • The Effect of Cold Showering on Health and Work: A Randomized Controlled Trial - https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5025014/ • Parents’ social media habits are teaching children the wrong lessons - https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/parenting/wp/2017/07/31/parents-social-media-habits-are-teaching-kids-the-wrong-lessons/?noredirect=on&utm_term=.fbe8e92f24f2 • Blog by Tony Jeffries - https://www.boxnlifepodcast.com/blog • Professional Fighters Brain Health Study - Cleveland Clinic - https://my.clevelandclinic.org/-/scassets/files/org/neurological/brain-health/boxing-study-slim-jim-2014-aug-final.ashx?la=en • Professional fighters brain health study: rationale and methods. - https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23735309 • Why Do You Hate Money? A Fitness Marketing Guide to Create Content That Kills, Craft Copy That Converts, and Master the Science of Selling Without Selling Out - Book by Joey Percia • Box N Life Podcast - EP 77 - Dr. Charles Bernick, MD, MPH - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/box-n-life-podcast-life-in-out-of-the-gym/id924241760?mt=2# • BHP 10: Caveman Coffee | Personal Growth, Standards & Social Footprints - https://www.betterhumanproject.org/single-post/2018/02/27/BHP-10-Caveman-Coffee-Personal-Growth-Standards-Social-Footprints • BHP 005: Mind Pump Media | Building A Business Empire - http://ryanmunsey.com/home/mind-pump-media/ • The One Minute Manager - Book by Kenneth H. Blanchard and Spencer Johnson People Mentioned • Joshua Mantz (@flatline07) • Instagram • Tony Robbins (@tonyrobbins) • Instagram • Brendon Burchard (@brendonburchard) • Instagram • Gary Vay-Ner-Chuk (@garyvee) • Instagram • Craig Ballantyne (@realcraigballantyne) • Instagram • Jay Ferruggia (@jayferruggia) • Instagram • Antonio Damasio - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Antonio_Damasio • Wayne McCulloch (@GdayWayne) | Twitter • Charles Bernick, MD, MPH | Cleveland Clinic - https://my.clevelandclinic.org/staff/13625-charles-bernick • Kevan Watson (@kevan_watson) • Instagram • Tait #PirateLifeRadio (@taitfletcher) • Instagram • Adam Schafer (@mindpumpadam) • Instagram • Paul Reddick (@paulreddick567) • Instagram

Josh Mantz returns for part two of our conversation in this series about the Warrior's Heart. Last week, we discussed why Josh became a soldier, the day he died, and the decade-long emotional struggle that inspired his mission to help veterans and non-veterans alike recover from the emotional wounds that severe trauma can cause. Today, we dig into Josh's imminent book: The Beauty of a Darker Soul: Overcoming Trauma Through the Power of Human Connection. Josh wrote this book to help others uncover and validate the true source of their pain, and to give them a shared language they can use to express that pain productively. How Josh Found Meaning in the Suffering 1. Trauma is complex, cumulative, and personal. That's why we need to fight our natural tendency to compare ourselves to others. Your experiences are unique and powerful, and you shouldn't invalidate your trauma by telling yourself the story that it's less than someone else's experience. 2. Trauma isn't always what it seems. The experience of dying isn't what caused Josh's decade of trauma, and it wasn't the most difficult part for him – it was living with the incurable immune disorder Crohn's Disease, going through a divorce, and other failed relationships. That's why it's important that you do the deep (and, yes, difficult) forensic work necessary to uncover the root of your trauma, because it may have started 10 years ago and you didn't notice (because, as we've mentioned, it's also cumulative). 3. Suffer productively Although trauma is a very personal experience, you don't need to go on the journey to overcome it alone. If you try to suffer alone, the paths you take can be dangerous, and even irreversible at times. “Every moment of my life, even times when I adamantly believed that no one could possibly understand the depths of what I was experiencing, there was always someone in my life who proved me wrong. There's always someone who had the courage and strength to plant healing seeds inside my mind that would eventually start to grow. They had the strength to be vulnerable, and I really believe that that vulnerability is what binds us together at the core of the human experience.” There's nothing more powerful in the resolution of trauma than the power of human connection. --     Resources: Learn more at http://darkersouls.com/ (DarkerSouls.com) --   We are brought to you by the Lawton Marketing Group, a full service advertising and design agency serving companies and entrepreneurs at all levels. The are your one stop shop for all your website, logo, social media, print, app design and reputable management needs. Visit LawtonMG.com for more info. --   Production & Development for The Impact Entrepreneur Show by Podcast Masters

This week we kick off our series about The Warrior's Heart with Josh Mantz, who was shot and killed in Iraq but came back to life – now he's on a mission to help veterans and non-veterans alike recover from the emotional wounds that severe trauma can cause. Two mentors and role models had a significant influence on Josh's life, and his decision to be a soldier. The first was his stepfather, a police officer and former infantry officer who brought Josh into a military and police family. He had an incredible positive influence on Josh's life, and got him thinking about the military as a possibility. Second was a gentleman named Sergeant Major Doug Van Der Pool. After retiring from the special forces, where he ran anti-drug operations in South America, he took over the Junior ROTC program at a small high school in Pennsylvania. SGM Van Der Pool and Josh's stepfather drove home the importance of appreciating foreign cultures, appreciating the capacity of human beings wherever they come from, learning language, understanding cultural norms, and understanding empathy. Josh entered West Point in 2001 and graduated in 2005. His class is considered “the class of 9/11” because they were freshman on that fateful day, and four years later there was no doubt that they would be sent to fight. Josh and the other cadets wanted to quit the academy – not to leave the fight, but to enlist and ship off immediately – but, for the most part, they waited and graduated. The Day Josh Died Because Josh majored in Arabic, his unit was partnered with the local Iraqi police force and tasked with training them. One day, they were on a humanitarian mission to deliver school supplies. The operation went off without a hitch, and the Iraqi police did a great job. On the way back, a RPG was fired at an American unit. While investigating, they noticed a suspicious vehicle driving in the area. They stopped the car, and then they were engaged by an enemy sniper. A bullet ripped through the aorta of the Staff Sergeant and then severed Josh's femoral artery. At first, Josh didn't know he was shot. Time and sound were distorted. “I could only hear the muted sound of the sniper shot and my own voice calling for a medic.” Despite a brilliant evacuation effort, Josh started to die. “I consciously knew that was it. I took my last breath, said my last thought, and I died.” His last thought was, “Please take care of them.” Two days later, Josh woke up in the green zone. He had flatlined for 15 minutes straight and, while he survived, his Staff Sergeant did not. “I would soon come to learn that the experience of dying would pale in comparison to the decade-long emotional struggle that I'd go through as I sought to find meaning in a second life.” The Beauty of a Darker Soul: Overcoming Trauma Through the Power of Human Connection Trauma isn't always what it seems. It took almost a decade of struggle for Josh to uncover the meaning in his second life – and to admit that the experience of dying wasn't the source of his trauma… It was the guilt in his ability to heal when so many others in the hospital couldn't. This may seem like an unimportant distinction, but when it comes to the resolution of trauma, it's incredibly important to do the forensic investigation and piece the sequence of events back together, in context. Josh wrote his upcoming book, The Beauty of a Darker Soul, to help others uncover and validate the true source of their pain, too, and to give them a shared language they can use to express that pain productively. You can join the Darker Souls community and get news about the release of the book at DarkerSouls.com. --     Resources: Learn more at http://darkersouls.com/ (DarkerSouls.com) Watch: “Overcoming Moral Injuries | Joshua Mantz | TEDxSantoDomingo” Watch: “My Second Life -- Joshua Mantz” On Killing: The Psychological Cost of Learning to Kill in War and Society by Dave Grossman --   We...

U.S. Army Major (ret.) Josh Mantz, author of the new book, The Beauty of a Darker Soul: Overcoming Trauma Through the Power of Human Connection is our guest on this episode. A 2005 graduate of West Point, Josh was commissioned as an infantry officer and soon found himself fighting insurgents in Baghdad during “The Surge.” […]

Joshua Mantz is a retired Major who commanded in the Army for a decade.  Joshua has also recently authored the book to be released in August: “The Beauty of a Darker Soul: Overcoming Trauma Through the Power of Human Connection.” In 2007 he was very seriously wounded by a sniper on the outskirts of Sadr City, and he actually died for 15 minutes. He talks with Commander Divine about what the experience of dying was like, and the mental challenges of emotional trauma.  Find out how you can help with his mission and how he has dealt with the kind of very serious trauma that he has faced.

Joshua Mantz is a retired Major who commanded in the Army for a decade.  Joshua has also recently authored the book to be released in August: "The Beauty of a Darker Soul: Overcoming Trauma Through the Power of Human Connection." In 2007 he was very seriously wounded by a sniper on the outskirts of Sadr City, and he actually died for 15 minutes. He talks with Commander Divine about what the experience of dying was like, and the mental challenges of emotional trauma.  Find out how you can help with his mission and how he has dealt with the kind of very serious trauma that he has faced.