Podcast appearances and mentions of josh mantz

Josh Mantz is a philosopher, performance coach, and professional speaker focused on understanding non-ordinary states of consciousness and how they relate to personal growth. Join us for a conversation in three parts as we unpack trauma, consciousness, and healing. Learn more at: joshmantz.com- - - At Volunteers of America Northern Rockies we engage those we serve with an intentional focus that meets needs, educates, uplifts and inspires. We also recognize how much we all need to hear positive stories of lives transformed. That's why we created Recovery Podcast. Recovery Podcast is a collection of interviews designed to share stories of recovery and faith from Volunteers of America Northern Rockies past and present. It is our honor to share them with a belief they will enlighten and encourage. From amazing testimonies of hope to educating around serving our community in need, our podcast will inform, engage and inspire.There are so many powerful stories to be told from our amazing, rich history. And that's the point of this podcast. H.G. Wells said that human history is the history of ideas. Some of those ideas are of course based around our growth in technology and structure. Yet, many ideas have been inspired by faith to help humanity overcome the physical, mental and spiritual challenges of life. We want to share our ideas with you because we know they've helped restore countless lives. Many of our leaders are among the top professionals in their field, navigating their teams through the changing landscape of human services. In the coming months we'll hear interviews from many of them, sharing their expertise in the world of addiction treatment, homeless services, veteran support, moral injury and so much more. We also have a diverse portfolio of partners that have joined forces with us to provide practical self-care education, spiritual direction and helped bring deeper understanding of what it means to be true servant leaders. We will bring you special interviews with many of our current and past partners, offering insight into how they helped us grow, and we trust it will help many of you as well.Today's music is courtesy of Free Music Archive. This week you heard tunes by Ketsa who also composed our theme music.

Josh Mantz is a philosopher, performance coach, and professional speaker focused on understanding non-ordinary states of consciousness and how they relate to personal growth. Join us for a conversation in three parts as we unpack trauma, consciousness, and healing. Learn more at: joshmantz.com- - - At Volunteers of America Northern Rockies we engage those we serve with an intentional focus that meets needs, educates, uplifts and inspires. We also recognize how much we all need to hear positive stories of lives transformed. That's why we created Recovery Podcast. Recovery Podcast is a collection of interviews designed to share stories of recovery and faith from Volunteers of America Northern Rockies past and present. It is our honor to share them with a belief they will enlighten and encourage. From amazing testimonies of hope to educating around serving our community in need, our podcast will inform, engage and inspire.There are so many powerful stories to be told from our amazing, rich history. And that's the point of this podcast. H.G. Wells said that human history is the history of ideas. Some of those ideas are of course based around our growth in technology and structure. Yet, many ideas have been inspired by faith to help humanity overcome the physical, mental and spiritual challenges of life. We want to share our ideas with you because we know they've helped restore countless lives. Many of our leaders are among the top professionals in their field, navigating their teams through the changing landscape of human services. In the coming months we'll hear interviews from many of them, sharing their expertise in the world of addiction treatment, homeless services, veteran support, moral injury and so much more. We also have a diverse portfolio of partners that have joined forces with us to provide practical self-care education, spiritual direction and helped bring deeper understanding of what it means to be true servant leaders. We will bring you special interviews with many of our current and past partners, offering insight into how they helped us grow, and we trust it will help many of you as well.Today's music is courtesy of Free Music Archive. This week you heard tunes by Ketsa who also composed our theme music.

Josh Mantz is a philosopher, performance coach, and professional speaker focused on understanding non-ordinary states of consciousness and how they relate to personal growth. Join us for a conversation in three parts as we unpack trauma, consciousness, and healing. Learn more at: joshmantz.com- - - At Volunteers of America Northern Rockies we engage those we serve with an intentional focus that meets needs, educates, uplifts and inspires. We also recognize how much we all need to hear positive stories of lives transformed. That's why we created Recovery Podcast. Recovery Podcast is a collection of interviews designed to share stories of recovery and faith from Volunteers of America Northern Rockies past and present. It is our honor to share them with a belief they will enlighten and encourage. From amazing testimonies of hope to educating around serving our community in need, our podcast will inform, engage and inspire.There are so many powerful stories to be told from our amazing, rich history. And that's the point of this podcast. H.G. Wells said that human history is the history of ideas. Some of those ideas are of course based around our growth in technology and structure. Yet, many ideas have been inspired by faith to help humanity overcome the physical, mental and spiritual challenges of life. We want to share our ideas with you because we know they've helped restore countless lives. Many of our leaders are among the top professionals in their field, navigating their teams through the changing landscape of human services. In the coming months we'll hear interviews from many of them, sharing their expertise in the world of addiction treatment, homeless services, veteran support, moral injury and so much more. We also have a diverse portfolio of partners that have joined forces with us to provide practical self-care education, spiritual direction and helped bring deeper understanding of what it means to be true servant leaders. We will bring you special interviews with many of our current and past partners, offering insight into how they helped us grow, and we trust it will help many of you as well.Today's music is courtesy of Free Music Archive. This week you heard tunes by Ketsa who also composed our theme music.

Josh Mantz was killed in 2007 after being shot by a sniper and died for 15 minutes before being revived.  He stumbled his way through the aftermath of trauma for 12 years before discovering the transformative power of philosophy.  As a motivational speaker, he brings these pathways for growth to audiences around the world. https://joshmantz.com - - - At Volunteers of America Northern Rockies we engage those we serve with an intentional focus that meets needs, educates, uplifts and inspires. We also recognize how much we all need to hear positive stories of lives transformed. That's why we created Recovery Podcast. Recovery Podcast is a collection of interviews designed to share stories of recovery and faith from Volunteers of America Northern Rockies past and present. It is our honor to share them with a belief they will enlighten and encourage. From amazing testimonies of hope to educating around serving our community in need, our podcast will inform, engage and inspire.There are so many powerful stories to be told from our amazing, rich history. And that's the point of this podcast. H.G. Wells said that human history is the history of ideas. Some of those ideas are of course based around our growth in technology and structure. Yet, many ideas have been inspired by faith to help humanity overcome the physical, mental and spiritual challenges of life. We want to share our ideas with you because we know they've helped restore countless lives. Many of our leaders are among the top professionals in their field, navigating their teams through the changing landscape of human services. In the coming months we'll hear interviews from many of them, sharing their expertise in the world of addiction treatment, homeless services, veteran support, moral injury and so much more. We also have a diverse portfolio of partners that have joined forces with us to provide practical self-care education, spiritual direction and helped bring deeper understanding of what it means to be true servant leaders. We will bring you special interviews with many of our current and past partners, offering insight into how they helped us grow, and we trust it will help many of you as well.Today's music is courtesy of Free Music Archive. This week you heard tunes by Ketsa who also composed our theme music. 

Josh Mantz was killed in 2007 after being shot by a sniper and died for 15 minutes before being revived.  He stumbled his way through the aftermath of trauma for 12 years before discovering the transformative power of philosophy.  As a motivational speaker, he brings these pathways for growth to audiences around the world. https://joshmantz.com - - - At Volunteers of America Northern Rockies we engage those we serve with an intentional focus that meets needs, educates, uplifts and inspires. We also recognize how much we all need to hear positive stories of lives transformed. That's why we created Recovery Podcast. Recovery Podcast is a collection of interviews designed to share stories of recovery and faith from Volunteers of America Northern Rockies past and present. It is our honor to share them with a belief they will enlighten and encourage. From amazing testimonies of hope to educating around serving our community in need, our podcast will inform, engage and inspire.There are so many powerful stories to be told from our amazing, rich history. And that's the point of this podcast. H.G. Wells said that human history is the history of ideas. Some of those ideas are of course based around our growth in technology and structure. Yet, many ideas have been inspired by faith to help humanity overcome the physical, mental and spiritual challenges of life. We want to share our ideas with you because we know they've helped restore countless lives. Many of our leaders are among the top professionals in their field, navigating their teams through the changing landscape of human services. In the coming months we'll hear interviews from many of them, sharing their expertise in the world of addiction treatment, homeless services, veteran support, moral injury and so much more. We also have a diverse portfolio of partners that have joined forces with us to provide practical self-care education, spiritual direction and helped bring deeper understanding of what it means to be true servant leaders. We will bring you special interviews with many of our current and past partners, offering insight into how they helped us grow, and we trust it will help many of you as well.Today's music is courtesy of Free Music Archive. This week you heard tunes by Ketsa who also composed our theme music. 

In April of 2007, while being deployed to Sadr City during Operation Iraqi Freedom, retired Army Major Josh Mantz and another member of his team were critically wounded by an enemy sniper attack. The high-caliber bullet severed Staff Sergeant Marlon Harper's aorta, killing him, and then ricocheted into Josh's upper right thigh, severing his femoral artery. Josh went on to “flatline” for 15 minutes before being revived by an expert medical team. After recovering at Walter Reed Army Medical Center and redeployed to Baghdad less than 5 months later to finish the deployment with his team. Following his return Josh would go on to become a nationally recognized expert in psychological trauma and moral injury. This episode takes you minute-by-minute through Josh's experience while he explains what the body experiences during the various stages of trauma. Not only is it an incredible story but Josh provides a mini-lesson on what we can all learn about the psychology of trauma.

What's it like to die? Join Laura Gassner Otting as she hosts this episode of LGOtv with special guest, Josh Mantz - Veteran, Consciousness Seeker, Ghost. Timestamps: 2:41 - Let's start with the moment that you were shot and walk us through minute by minute until you died.11:00 - "We've got to understand that the rational mind, our ability to think, completely goes offline during these responses."12:39 - "What I experienced was a prolonged 15 second autonomic response."15:42 - "It's not just survival. It's 'What is most important to move through the situation?'"17:50 - Let's discuss moral trauma, and the effect it has on all involved.26:52 - "My soldiers, yelling for me was almost like this hand reaching down and grabbing me, before I slipped away."30:33 - "It was such a privilege to me, to be conscious for this...to be able to watch them work. "37:30 - "All the good, all the bad, all positive, all negative, everything dissipates. Everything goes away. when you die"39:28 - "There is no sense, whatsoever, of finality in death. We fade into death, just like we fade into life."50:00 - "I was forced to reckon with the question, 'Was I too much of a humanist in that environment?'"58:45 - "Trump is not pro-cop. He uses his people as pawns."1:02:45 - "My interpreter was executed...just for working with us."1:10:12 - "This environment that our military folks have been in is very similar to the risks our law enforcement professionals take every day."Links:https://phaedrusfactory.com/https://vimeo.com/450852731https://www.linkedin.com/in/phaedrusfactoryhttps://smile.amazon.com/Beauty-Darker-Soul-Overcoming-Connection/dp/1619616742/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=josh+mantz&qid=1598539962&sr=8-1https://americandreamu.org/Washington Post Best Selling Author and Motivational Keynote Speaker, Laura Gassner Otting, inspires people to push past the doubt and indecision that keep great ideas in limbo because her presentations make listeners think bigger and accept greater challenges that reach beyond their limited scope of belief.She delivers strategic thinking, well-honed wisdom, and perspective generated by decades of navigating change across the start-up, nonprofit, political, as well as philanthropic landscapes. Laura dares listeners to find their voice, and generate the confidence needed to tackle larger-than-life challenges. She leads them to seek new ways of leading, managing, and mentoring others.

This week we have a rebroadcast of our episode with Joshua Mantz. Josh is a retired Major who commanded in the Army for a decade and is on the board of The Courage Foundation.  In 2007 he was very seriously wounded by a sniper on the outskirts of Sadr City, and he actually died for 15 minutes, before being miraculously revived. Joshua has also recently authored the book “The Beauty of a Darker Soul: Overcoming Trauma through the Power of Human Connection.” He talks with Commander Divine about what the experience of dying was like, and the mental challenges of emotional trauma.  

This week we have a rebroadcast of our episode with Joshua Mantz. Josh is a retired Major who commanded in the Army for a decade and is on the board of The Courage Foundation.  In 2007 he was very seriously wounded by a sniper on the outskirts of Sadr City, and he actually died for 15 minutes, before being miraculously revived. Joshua has also recently authored the book "The Beauty of a Darker Soul: Overcoming Trauma through the Power of Human Connection." He talks with Commander Divine about what the experience of dying was like, and the mental challenges of emotional trauma.  

Josh Mantz is a West Point graduate and former Major in the United States Army. He's a recipient of the Purple Heart and Bronze Star with Valor for wounds received in Baghdad in 2007. This is also where the the seeds of his current work in moral psychology were first planted. Among the nation's leading [...] The post BHP 072: Josh Mantz | Moral Philosophy, Archetypes and Psychology appeared first on Ryan Munsey.

Retired Army Major Josh Mantz discusses dying in combat after being struck by a snipers bullet... and living to tell about it.

Joshua Mantz is an Army Veteran, Westpoint graduate and author. Josh was shot by a sniper on deployment and died on the operating table. A persistent surgical team refused to quit and ultimately brought him back to life. We discuss his journey into the military, the near death experience, moral injury, bringing counselors into the tactical space and much more.

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.

In today's episode of Transitions from War, we talk with Major (ret.) Joshua Mantz. Josh is the author of The Beauty of a Darker Soul, a book dedicated to helping people overcome emotionally traumatic experiences. A graduate of West Point, Josh served as an Infantry Officer in the US Army for nearly a decade, and is the recipient of the Purple Heart and Bronze Star with Valor. He is a highly sought after speaker on the topic of emotional trauma, having shared his message at TEDx, Got Your 6, and hundreds of other events. Josh is currently leading cultural competency courses for mental health providers, so they can more effectively treat trauma in the veteran and first responder community.   Buy a copy of The Beauty of a Darker Soul today from Amazon or your local book store.   Connect with Josh Mantz:   Asymetricmind.com Facebook Instragram Twitter       Support Mike's fundraising for The Ironman Foundation's Gold Star Initiative    ================================   Transitions from War After his service in the United States Marines Corps, Mike Ergo started the Transitions from War blog  and Podcast to talk about his struggles returning from combat in Iraq. From PTSD and addiction to finding endurance sports, Mike has found a new life purpose and a passion to share this with others.   Transitions from War Sponsors:   Cowboy Crickets Sustainable, Montana-raised crickets. Veteran-owned and Ironman approved! Enter promo code VETS to save 15% on all orders.    Fire Team Whiskey An app-based personal fitness and nutrition service geared to help active duty and military veterans take charge of their health with a ketogenic approach to eating. Save 40% on all training plans and coaching, as well as 15% on all keto supplements with the promo code "TRANSITIONS"    Apex Health  Apex health aims to be a mens health clinic that serves you so that you can live the longest, best life possible. At Apex Mens Health, we solve all these problems. Spending as much time with our patients as possible in order to give help them become compliant with a program that really works. Always having Dr. David Lunow to oversee meetings and protocol on-site. Allowing you to buy a month’s worth of TRT (Testosterone Replacement Therapy) through our prescribing services so that you don’t have to come in every week. Offering you a personalized diet and exercise program so that your precious testosterone doesn’t go to waste. Giving you the highest grade testosterone available on the market. Schedule a consultation with Apex Health today!   Zealios Zinc-based performance sunscreen along with chlorine-removing hair and skin products. Use the promo code VETS to save 20% on all orders.    Primal Kitchen Healthy, Paleo/Primal/Keto and Vegan condiments, salad dressings, and energy bars that actually taste good! Use the promo code PRIMALVETERAN to save 10% on your order and directly support this show.   Green Wolf Tactical Marine Corps Veteran-owned business specializing in paracord gear, custom embroidery, bracelets, key chains, survival gear, PVC patches, & more. Save 20% on all your orders with the promo code SEMPERFI   Find us on Facebook, Twitter,  Instagram and TransitionsFromWar.com #TFWSTORIES

In this Veterans Day 2018 episode, Josh Mantz tells the story of his death, and the miracle of how he returned to the front lines of Iraq four months after he bled out from a bullet wound in his leg.Josh also remembers his friend, Staff Sergeant Marlon Harper, who was killed in action serving in Iraq with Josh.Joshua Mantz dedicates his life to helping women who serve mankind as first responders.More about this episode.This episode is dedicated to:The Memory of Chief Warrant Officer Howard C. Funkhouser, Green Beret, Vietnam War VeteranGeraldine FunkhouserKay Funkhouser HicksGerald FunkhouserMy uncle, aunt, and cousins, who have served our nation with honor, dignity, and courage.-----Some days I even wishI had come home in a body bag,Instead of progressively being a burden.So please don't tell meThat I'm Lucky, not all scars show.Tell me instead that I am a survivor.And you are glad I survived.Let me know that I am an asset to the world.Hear my repetitions of grief,My anger, my disappointments, and adjustments.Patience as I really try to learn how to live anew.Then perhaps some dayI shall learn how to be whole again,Accept my sorrow, and feel joy again.Perhaps then it will have been goodTo have known me.~ Howard C. Funkhouser------------Special Thanks to Mikhail KosenkovMikhail has beautifully edited, mastered, and engineered this episode. If you're a podcaster and you don't have a sound genius, trust me. You need one. Even if it's to help you sort out your compression and EQ settings. He'll be glad to talk to you about your sound questions. PodcastSoundFixer@gmail.com

Available On:   iTunes  | Google Play  | Stitcher  | Spotify  Josh Mantz graduated from West Point in 2005 and received the Purple Heart and Bronze Star with Valor while serving in combat in Iraq. In 2007, Josh died after suffering a gunshot wound in Baghdad, only to be miraculously revived by an expert medical team after his heart stopped for a full fifteen minutes. To chronicle his journey back from the dead to a place of truly living, Josh wrote his #1 best-selling book, The Beauty of a Darker Soul. The book carries a universal message about trauma that empowers people to transcend through their most challenging experiences. From Andy: The most compelling part of Josh's story is, of course, his experience with death (he remembers every detail of the last few minutes of his life.) But after peeling some layers back, it becomes clear that that was just the start of his journey. Today, after working through his own demons, he is committed to helping others through their mental, emotional, and spiritual crises, in addition to their physical trauma. I hope you enjoy this one as much as I did! FORWARD TO A FRIEND - If you enjoy the podcast, please help us spread the word by sharing it. LEAVE A REVIEW - Your written reviews in iTunes go a long way in helping us get the word out. Here's a link to make it easy - bit.ly/breakingordinary. Thanks in advance for your help and support!    Connect with Josh www.DarkerSouls.com Email: jmantz@darkersouls.com Instagram: Flatline07 Twitter: @joshmantz Questions? Feedback? Email - podcast@wholelifechallenge.com Instagram - @andypetranek Facebook - @andypetranek Twitter - @andypetranek REVIEW THE PODCAST ON iTUNES - bit.ly/breakingordinary If you liked this episode, try these: 76: Scott McGee — On Grit, Resilience, and Having an Unconquerable Soul 107: Dr. Christopher Neck — The Surprising Benefits of Setbacks This episode is brought to you by The Good Kitchen. One of the best things I’ve ever done is to get prepared, Whole Life Challenge-compliant meals delivered to me during the week. It makes my life so much simpler, eliminates any questions I might have about healthy food for those meals, and reduces the number of decisions I need to make each day. I highly suggest trying it out. It was a game-changer for me. The Good Kitchen will deliver pre-made, chef prepared, WLC-compliant meals (breakfast, lunch, and/or dinner) right to your front door via FedEx. A special offer for podcast listeners: get 15% off your first order. Just use this link: thegoodkitchen.com/wlc

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=)

THE MAN WITH TWO LIVES Conquering death has been man’s dream since the beginning of time. Today’s podcast guest is a man who literally conquered death. Josh Mantz was a brave young American soldier deployed in Iraq. One day on patrol, a sniper bulled killed him. He flatlined for 15 minutes. What does that mean? It means that Josh was officially dead for a quarter of an hour before medics revived him. Was it a miracle? Who can say? I can’t. What I can say for sure is that Josh Mantz defied science by coming back to life after a prolonged flatline. Medical experts tell us that the chances of surviving beyond 6 minutes is rare. Here is another amazing fact. People who come back to life after the six minute mark do so with major brain damage. Not Josh Mantz. If you are really interested in meaningful change and challenging your limiting beliefs, listen to this podcast. You will learn about: The real meaning of courage The peace and power of absolute surrender Commitment and true teamwork Compassion as the key to counterinsurgent warfare Trust as the most powerful weapon against evil The power of a peak experience to dramatically change your story One of the most valuable lessons in this podcast is the importance of getting beyond judgement and prejudice. Josh Mantz’s riveting true story will inspire and elevate you, and enrich your view of life and the world. BOOKS IN THIS PODCAST The Beauty of a Darker Soul by Josh Mantz Ghost Soldiers by Hampton Sides The Miracle Morning by Hal Elrod Man’s Search for Meaning by Viktor Frankl The Myth of Sisyphus by Albert Camus JOSH’S POWERFUL QUOTE “I had to learn to accept the death of my old self before I could fully live in the present moment.” – Josh Mantz CONTACT JOSH www.DarkerSouls.com (https://darkersouls.com/?reqp=1&reqr=)

U.S. Army Major (ret.) Josh Mantz of Darker Souls joins Armen and Scott to talk about what it's like to die, the meaning of leadership, finding CrossFit through Greg Amundson, and the value of therapy.

While serving as a Platoon Leader with the 1st Cavalry Division in Iraq, Joshua Mantz was shot and killed by an enemy sniper. He flatlined for 15 minutes before being revived. That 15 minutes, and the decade-long period of turbulent healing that came in its wake, formed the basis for the work that has come to be the focal point of Mantz’s second life. What does it really mean to survive? How can those of us who have experienced trauma recover from that frontline and regain control over our lives? According to Mantz, “The only force of nature powerful enough to overcome the emotional impacts of traumatic events is a strong sense of community and human connection.” Charting his brave passage through the harrowing realms of emotional disturbance, The Beauty of a Darker Soul offers a pathway to reemergence, aiming to give others the strength to overcome their own experiences. Having shared his story at TEDx and hundreds of other events, Mantz’s next stop is our Thursday Night Soapbox! Join us for a presentation and book signing of this important new work. Proceeds from book sales will support JFK U’s VALOR Center, which serves and supports veterans in their academic pursuits. Thursday Soapbox Lecture and Event Series John F. Kennedy University Lecture and Event Series Thursday Soapbox, continues the tradition of hosting cutting-edge thinkers and practitioners from around the world. Covering a wide range of topics of vital importance in today’s world, the “Thursday Soapbox Series” will bring together students, faculty, and interested members of the public to spread knowledge, spark dialogue; and create a more informed, involved citizenry. Go to jfku.edu/events to see the full line up of speakers and events.

Josh Mantz died in 2007. 15 minutes later, through life-saving CPR, defibrillations, and injections of adrenaline, medics were able to regain a pulse a save give Josh a second life. Since then Josh has been a relentless advocate for his military brethren – and non military trauma survivors – in the quest to reduce the [...] The post BHP 007: Josh Mantz | Overcoming Trauma Through Human Connection appeared first on Ryan Munsey.

Join us in this powerful episode where delve deep into the heart of human connection and the warrior mindset as it pertains to trauma, PTSD or individuals going through difficult times in their lives We welcome back Josh Mantz who is a warrior on a mission to change the paradigm. Josh is a purple heart recipient and a best selling author of The Beauty of a Darker Soul. His story is powerful and transcendent. While deployed in Iraq Josh was shot and killed by a sniper bullet. He flatlined for over fifteen minutes. After a heroic effort by his medical staff they were able to save him and bring him back to life. Josh pushed through with a warrior’s mindset and sheer will. A few months later he did the unprovable and returned to Iraq to fight next to his brothers. What followed was a decade-long emotional struggle as he sought to find meaning in a second life. Ultimately, he learned that our greatest strength is found within the connection we share with each other. This is an important conversation for everyone to hear. We dive into The Beauty of the Darker Soul and extract key components that can easily be life changing. So many great lessons are learned here that can be immediately implemented to your life or the life of someone that you know. Grab Your Free Guide at: www.forgingawarrior.com/manual Check out the Show Notes at: http://www.manofwar.live/mow/32 Join the Warrior Development Academy (2 Weeks FREE No Strings Attached) at: www.forgingawarrior.com

Major (ret.) Joshua Mantz is the author of The Beauty of a Darker Soul, a book dedicated to helping people overcome emotionally traumatic experiences. A graduate of West Point, Josh served as an Infantry Officer in the US Army for nearly a decade, and is the recipient of the Purple Heart and Bronze Star with Valor. He is a highly sought after speaker on the topic of emotional trauma, having shared his message at TEDx, Got Your 6, and hundreds of other events. This incredible author shares about his journey of writing his book and how revealing is Darker Soul was so important to its success.   

Major (ret.) Joshua Mantz is the author of The Beauty of a Darker Soul, a book dedicated to helping people overcome emotionally traumatic experiences. A graduate of West Point, Josh served as an Infantry Officer in the US Army for nearly a decade, and is the recipient of the Purple Heart and Bronze Star with Valor. He is a highly sought after speaker on the topic of emotional trauma, having shared his message at TEDx, Got Your 6, and hundreds of other events. Josh was serving as a Platoon Leader with the 1st Cavalry Division in Iraq when he was shot and killed by an enemy sniper. The bullet first severed the aorta of one of his men before ricocheting into Josh’s leg and severing his femoral artery. He went on to flatline for 15 minutes before being revived by the medical team, and retains full recollection of the event.   It’s this experience that has ignited a passion in Josh for helping others grappling with emotional trauma, and now informs his work within Darker Souls. He is a firm believer that all of us have the strength to overcome our experiences and regain control over our lives.Support the show (https://www.milestonemind.com/donation)

Josh was shot and killed by a sniper in Baghdad in 2007, and now helps people overcome emotionally traumatic experiences. He's the Founder and CEO of Darker Souls, LLC. Top 3 Value Bombs: 1. All your experiences are what make you the person you are today. 2. Never rely on just one revenue stream – diversify as much as you can. 3. Be confident that you can and will survive breaking away from a bigger organization. Sponsors: Omaha Steaks: The perfect holiday gift for your clients, employees and partners! Omaha Steaks has a huge variety of gift options to choose from and flexible gift plans for businesses of all sizes. Right now you can get their exclusive holiday gift package for $59.99. Visit OmahaSteaks.com and type EOF in the search bar! Texture: Gives you unlimited access to over 200 premium magazines! To start your Texture FREE trial visit Texture.com/fire!

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...

Emotionally traumatic experiences are prevalent in our society, but few people understand the power they can have over our lives. The darkest demons that emerge from these experiences are often the most subtle and difficult to uncover. They can drive us into isolation, make us feel distant from the world, and leave us living within a deep emotional void that seems impossible to overcome. Darker Souls emerged out of a need to help people understand the depths of trauma so they can regain control over their lives. As we start to emerge from these experiences, they will begin to add a new level of perspective and meaning to our lives. The process to get there is difficult and painful, but the journey is absolutely worth it. There will come a time when you’ll realize that you’ve become stronger and more powerful than the experience itself. http://darkersouls.com/   Like this episode? We want your feedback. Share, send comments and write your review. More information at www.thomshea.com  Join the Unbreakable Community www.thomshea.com/unbreakable-lessons/  Follow us on Facebook

Join us in this Special Episode. On today's show we focus on one of the most important aspects of the Warrior's Spirit-The Will to Live. In this highly inspirational conversation we sit down with Captain Josh Mantz who is retired from the U.S. Army. He is is a West Point Graduate, recipient of the Purple Heart and Bronze Star with Valor. Mantz has made appearances on CNN, Fox News, BBC, and recently delivered a TEDx Talk in the Dominican Republic. He is an example of a warrior that defied all odds to continue walking on this earth with a purpose. While on patrol in Iraq, a sniper’s bullet severely wounded him and killed his comrade. Mantz was dead for 15 minutes which is more than double what the brain can handle without being damaged. Mantz will to live was evident when he pulled through and survived. Thanks to the medics that never gave up on him, Mantz not only survived but his brain did not suffer any damage. Five months later, like a warrior, Mantz was on his way back to the middle east for another tour to fight next to his brothers. Mantz is focused on delivering his inspirational message to everyone that he can help. He is a Keynote Speaker and author of his upcoming book titled, “The Beauty of a Darker Soul: Overcoming Trauma through the Power of Human Connection” . The book is due to be published in late 2017. Don't miss this episode where we dig deep into the mind of this warrior. There are so many life lessons learned here that can be applied to living a life a that embodies the warrior spirit. Get your Free Manual 8-Steps to Living the Warrior Lifestyle at: https://www.manofwar.live/guide Darker Souls Website: http://www.darkersouls.com Buy The Beauty of a Darker Soul at: http://darkersouls.com/#book Check out Mantz TEDx Talk: https://youtu.be/ORBf73HiJns Darker Souls Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/darkersoulsllc/ Links to the show. WEBSITE: https://www.manofwar.live/mow/009 STITCHER: http://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=144735&refid=stpr Join our Brotherhood! Visit Man of War at: https://www.manofwar.live Visit Warriorbreed at: http://www.warriorbreed.co Man of War Facebook Page: https://m.facebook.com/manofwarmovement/ Instagram: @manofwarpodcast Twitter: @man_ofwar

180: Shot and Killed by an Enemy Sniper in Iraq with Army Veteran Josh Mantz Josh Mantz is a professional speaker, author, and the founder of Darker Souls. He graduated from West Point in 2005, and led a highly successful counterinsurgency campaign in Baghdad. In this episode, he tells the story of how he was shot and killed by an enemy sniper. How did return to life and what is he currently up to? Tune in to this episode titled Shot and Killed by an Enemy Sniper in Iraq with Army Veteran Josh Mantz. Shot and Killed in Iraq Josh served as an infantry officer in the army for ten years. He experienced a pivotal experience in his career in 2007 when he was shot and killed in Iraq. A sniper bullet ricocheted in his thigh and severed his artery. "It was like I was running sprints around the track and couldn't stop. I knew that was it." - Josh Mantz To this day, he can still remember what happened. Blood crept up to his legs until his thigh became numb. He flatlined for several minutes before he was revived. Purpose of a Second Life Josh couldn't explain the emotional void he experienced afterward. His journey was filled with a number of pitfalls, including suicide attempts and depression. "The experience of dying would pale in comparison to the decade-long emotional struggle that I would go through as I sought to find meaning in a second life." - Josh Mantz   Eventually he found himself speaking across the country and helping the Department of Defense. That led to more speaking engagements. Mission of Darker Souls Josh shared how still failed to recognize the deeper symptoms to himself. He understands the need for accessing help from others when dealing with trauma. Now, he has his own company named Darker Souls. They seek to help people recognize and validate the true source of their emotional pain. They help them find meaning from their suffering and ultimately grow from their experiences. Download and listen to the complete episode of Shot and Killed by an Enemy Sniper in Iraq with Army Veteran Josh Mantz. Don’t forget to leave us a 5-star rating and review if you enjoyed the show. We would love to hear from you! Check out these links to the episode Shot and Killed by an Enemy Sniper in Iraq with Army Veteran Josh Mantz: The Beauty of a Darker Soul Download Joe Crane’s Top 7 Paths to Freedom or get it on your mobile device. Text VETERAN to 38470. Join the Veteran on the Move on Facebook! Check out Veteran on the Move on Facebook to connect with our guests! It’s also a great place where you can stay in touch with other veterans who are transitioning to entrepreneurship, and get updates and free gouge on the people programs and resources to help you in your transition to entrepreneurship. The Veteran On the Move podcast has published over 150 episodes giving listeners the opportunity to hear in-depth interviews conducted by host Joe Crane featuring the people, programs and resources to assist veterans in their transition to entrepreneurship: Marine Corps, Army, Navy, Air Force and Coast Guard veterans, DOD, entrepreneurship, business, success, military spouse, transition, education, programs and resources.  Veteran On the Move has garnered over 500,000 listens verified through Stitcher Radio, Sound Cloud, Itunes and RSS Feed Syndication making it one of the most popular Military Entrepreneur Shows on the Internet Today.  

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.” […]

A former infantry officer Josh Mantz was shot by a sniper in Baghdad.  He flatlined, and his life was in the hands of a nineteen year old medic in the heat of battle. Mantz was revived ten minutes after the period that’s considered survivable. When asked why, the medic said simply that he never gives up.  Mantz moved on to Tesla, pioneers in electric vehicles. The atmosphere there is in some ways as intense as the military.  Why? They too are mission driven. Outside of Tesla Mantz has harnessed his healing to help veterans heal from their trauma. Lessons:     1.    You can’t do it all alone, sometimes even your very life is in the hands of others.     2.    Recognizing and absolving yourself of guilt and shame is the first step in overcoming trauma.     3.    A solid sense of mission and purpose precedes any great accomplishment. CREDITS Producer – Marion Abrams, Madmotion, llc. Hosts: Joe De Sena with Johnny Waite, Sefra, Col. Tim Nye, Delle & David Deluca Synopsis – Matt Baatz © 2016 Spartan