Podcasts about operation enduring warrior

Caleb Brewer - (Ret.) Army Green Beret, Bow Hunter, Founder of Stick Sniper Archery. Caleb is a lifelong Tucson native. He found his calling in 2005 when he joined the US Army. For 11 years, Caleb served in the military and earned the right to wear the Green Beret as a Special Forces soldier. In 2015, his life changed when he was critically injured by an IED, resulting in the loss of both legs while conducting combat operations in Afghanistan. Throughout recovery, Caleb learned that being outdoors was just as therapeutic as any other method. He trained hard in the gym so that he could function out in nature. Caleb's passion for archery began in 2017. He quickly progressed to working on his own bow, building a near full-service shop in his garage, and bowhunting closely followed as part of the progression. In 2020, Caleb created the program for and became the Archery Program Manager for 501c3 Operation Enduring Warrior, in 2021 a nonprofit foundation that supports veterans and first responders. Caleb realized the massively therapeutic benefit archery had on those struggling with internal and external injuries. Now Caleb's goal is to grow the sport of archery within his hometown of Tucson through Stick Sniper Archery. Tune in as Bobby Marshall sits down with Caleb Brewer at Stick Sniper Archery in Tucson, AZ to discuss archery, bow hunting, recovery, mindset, outdoor therapy, Fread Bear, music, business, wildlife, family, outdoor Life & much more. Please subscribe or like us on social media platforms for updates on shows, events, and episode drops.www.TheMountainSidePodcast.comShow Links www.StickSniper.comAffiliates LinksSponsor Linkswww.SABObroadheads.comMountain Side listeners receive $10 off & Free Shipping on all SABO Broadheads!

Today Mike gets a chance to talk with Jake Moore of War-X. This is not your mother's OCR and this year Hubie Cushman is adding to the race. THATS RIGHT Indian Mud Run Obstacles are coming to WarX this year!Something very different, fun, and inclusive. They work to create an atmosphere of a war-zone in their permanent OCR facility in Ohio but at the same time make sure all the Heroes from Operation enduring warrior are able to run their race. Mike and Jake talk about why they do what they do in Ohio as well as reasons for you to come out and get involved. Recently War-X facilities have become the official OEW training grounds.Sign up Here:https://www.thisiswarx.com/war-x-race...Note from War-X: Everyone at War-X believes in supporting veterans, law enforcement, and all those who have personally sacrificed for our freedoms. We have partnered with Operation Enduring Warrior (OEW), and directly support their efforts with disabled and adaptive veterans. Operation Enduring Warrior is a 501(c)(3) non-profit 100% volunteer-run organization whose mission is to honor, empower and motivate America's wounded military service members, enabling the lives of our Wounded Warriors to go in directions they once thought impossible. War-X is the official training site for Operation Enduring Warrior and their masked athlete team. We host several events each year to help raise public awareness and support for OWE. 100% of all revenue generated from our events directly benefit their initiatives.https://www.enduringwarrior.org/WANT FREE STUFF? Do us a favor and rate us and leave a review on your favorite Podcast Platform. Screenshot it and email the review to us at BeastNetPodcast@gmail.com and we will send you a sticker.www.BeastNetPod.comMusic Info:https://beastnetpod.com/music#beastnetpod #OCRBuddy #DOHUSA #OCRaddix #OCRStrong2020 #raceLOCAL

The New England OCR Expo returned for its 4th year and it was the second time being at the venue of Ultimate Obstacles! Katelyn spent the whole time at our table trying to get some more people to follow our social media and subscribe to the show. Mike spent the entire event interviewing all the vendors, some athletes, and plugged into the speakers for the speeches, and awards.  The day went by way too fast and there were easily 20+ people who we wish we interviewed to have on the show as well! This episode is part 1 of 2 and mostly has vendors interviews (see time stamps for specifics) while part 2 will have the Teddy Bear Crawl announcement, speeches, awards, and about 9 more interviews! Start – 5:27 – Intro 5:27 – 10:24 – Quick News 10:24 – 12:14 – Content Preface 12:14 – 2:15:09 - Interviews (MMB Performance Coaching, Run Slower, Isagenix, The Plunge Experience, OCR Buddy, Clear Path for Veterans, Vermont Rocks, Giv Soft Butter, Operation Enduring Warrior, Underdog Fitness, Engineer Nutrition, Bella Visions and Taureau Media Group, Bartlett Design, Obstacle Wonderland, Epic Race Training, Athletic Brewing, Oscar Mike, It Starts Here Fitness, Lionhearts Fitness, Jamie Gillon, Max Body Solutions, Dan McDonald from Tough Mudder and Spartan Race, Savage Race, Neighborhood Ninjas, Evan Perperis, and Teddy Bear Crawl) 2:15:09 – End – Outro Next weekend we will be releasing part 2 of our coverage of the New England OCR Expo!  ____ News Stories: Helix Obstacle Going to Spartan Middle East Community Still Waiting for Deka World Championship Shirts, Medals, and Awards Rebecca Hammond Returns to Hybrid Racing Spartan US National Series Race Charlotte Sprint Podiums Spartan Mexico National Series Race Acapulco Sprint Podiums Spartan Stadium Los Angeles Podiums Tuscaloosa Gauntlet Podiums Spartan Honor Series San Diego Super Podiums Deadlift Mile Secret Link Morning Run Secret Link Hand Greeting Secret Link Dad Jokes Secret Link Pet Seagull Secret Link ____ Related Episodes: 164. 1st Annual New England OCR Expo Preview with Steve “Bacon” Martin! 165. New England OCR Expo and Party! 320. The Return of the New England OCR Expo with Steve “Bacon” Martin! 323. The Second New England OCR Expo with Vendors! 381. New England OCR Expo! (Part 1: Vendors) 382. New England OCR Expo! (Part 2: Athletes, Speeches, and Staff) 431. The Return of FIT Challenge with Athletes and Robb McCoy! ____ The OCR Report Patreon Supporters: Jason Dupree, Kim DeVoss, Samantha Thompson, Matt Puntin, Brad Kiehl, Charlotte Engelman, Erin Grindstaff, Hank Stefano, Arlene Stefano, Laura Ritter, Steven Ritter, Sofia Harnedy, Kenny West, Cheryl Miller, Jessica Johnson, Scott "The Fayne" Knowles, Nick Ryker, Christopher Hoover, Kevin Gregory Jr., Evan Eirich, Ashley Reis, Brent George, Justin Manning, Wendell Lagosh, Logan Nagle, Angela Bowers, Asa Coddington, Thomas Petersen, Seth Rinderknecht, Bonnie Wilson, Steve Bacon from The New England OCR Expo, and Robert Landman. Sponsored Athletes: Javier Escobar, Kelly Sullivan, Ryan Brizzolara, Joshua Reid, and Kevin Gregory! Support us on Patreon for exclusive content and access to our Facebook group Check out our Threadless Shop Use coupon code "adventure" for 15% off MudGear products Use coupon code "ocrreport20" for 20% off Caterpy products Like us on Facebook: Obstacle Running Adventures Follow our podcast on Instagram: @ObstacleRunningAdventures Write us an email: obstaclerunningadventures@gmail.com Subscribe on Youtube: Obstacle Running Adventures Intro music - "Streaker" by: Straight Up Outro music - "Iron Paw" by: Dubbest  

Redefining Mindsets and Building Community In this week's Team Never Quit Podcast, Marcus and Melanie's guest is Earl Granville, a true testament to resilience, leadership, and the power of positive mindset. Earl shares his transformative journey from trauma to triumph, offering listeners insights into how to redefine their own mindset to create the space for positive shifts in life. He discusses stepping out of your comfort zone, becoming the leader you are meant to be, and the critical importance of building and maintaining a healthy community. Earl's story is nothing short of inspiring. Just two weeks into basic training at Fort Benning, GA, with his twin brother Joe, the tragic events of 9/11 unfolded, marking a pivotal moment in his life. Earl went on to serve nine years as an Infantryman in the Army National Guard, with multiple deployments to Bosnia, Iraq, and Afghanistan. During his final tour, Earl lost his left leg below the knee due to a roadside bomb, and tragically, he also lost two of his teammates, Major Scott Hagerty and Specialist Derek Holland, on that same day. After the loss of his limb in combat and the passing of his brother Joe, who took his own life while serving on active duty, Earl discovered the power of a positive mindset and became a passionate advocate for mental health, physical fitness, and resilience. He continues his journey as a public speaker, traveling the country to share his story and motivate others to overcome challenges. In addition to speaking, Earl works with several non-profits like Operation Enduring Warrior, the Oscar Mike Foundation, and WarriorStrong, all of which help wounded veterans and law enforcement officers stay physically active post-injury. Earl's efforts have earned him numerous awards, including the 2018 Attorney General Heart So Big Award, the Junior Chamber International (JCI USA) TOYA Award, and the 2018 Daughters of the American Revolution Veterans Volunteer Award. He retired as a Staff Sergeant with multiple honors, including the Bronze Star, Purple Heart, and Combat Infantryman Badge. Tune in to hear how Earl Granville's story of overcoming adversity and his commitment to positive change can inspire you to face your own challenges with resilience, build stronger connections, and lead a life of purpose. In This Episode You Will Hear: • One good thing about these conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan is that we've had a lot of people in their 20s and 30s that were losing limbs that causes technology to be boosted. (3:48) • The amputee's best friend is your Allen wrench. (7:03) • [At] NYPD, the culture today is like the modern day Vietnam veteran. (21:09) • Joining the military made it about me. What can I get out of this? Sure – free college. But going to Iraq, I became an NCO, put in charge of people. I realized this isn't about me, it's about us. (37:27) • There's pride that people take when tragedy happens. It's what the community does to honor those who aren't here anymore. (42:52) • I remember going over the headset talking to my guys like “Damn, it's beautiful here, look at this green grass. Who's water the grass in Afghanistan?” The next thing I remember, I saw nothing but black. (65:52) • I was ejected out of my Humvee and I wasn't wearing mu gunner's harness which probably saved my life, because the roof peeled back like a tuna can. (70:04) • Everything happened right in my situation. I really do feel that way. What do I have to complain about? (70:20) • Afghans don't have the will to fight. (76:26) • Have you ever met an Afghan or an Iraqi with an Iraqi flag or an Afghan flag tattoo? (76:43) • I went under for surgery on my hip, and I woke up in Germany, with a nurse pulling a breathing tube out of my throat. (79:02) • Joe [my twin brother] seeing me in this state, says to me: “I shoulda just gone with you. (84:23) • It's not forever. I'm gonna get my independence back. I'm gonna be walking again, cause it's not forever. (96:08) • While on active duty, my twin brother, Staff Sergeant Joe Granville, takes his own life. (97:57) • How do I get this second chance at life, and Joe [my twin brother] take his away? (98:08) • Not every mental health situation with an armed forces service member is PTSD related. (109:00) • The big thing people need is purpose – military or not. (110:29) • I found this passion of physical fitness once again thanks to being introduced to Crossfit. (120:41) • People you surround yourself with, I truly believe, makes who you are. 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It's the third New England OCR Expo that has been put on and it is easily the most involved Mike has been!  In 2020 we were just vendors with a table, last year Mike helped with getting athletes to show up and give short talks.  This year Mike was on the board, attended biweekly meetings for months, and worked to help get more vendors and sponsors out to the event! We are splitting up content from this event into two so we can have an easier week next week and Mike can focus on his own race but in this part one you will hear from the vendors (see below) We hope to get registration going for next year's event soon so we hope to see you there in 2025! 0:00 – 3:13 – Intro 3:13 – 11:29 – Quick News 11:29 – 12:59 – Content Preface 12:59 - 1:14:24 - Interviews (Spartan Race/Tough Mudder, Epic Race Training, The Phoenix, The Medal Show, Challenge Yourself Fitness, Giv Soft Butter, Naticook Challenge, Operation Enduring Warrior, The Plunge Experience, Neighborhood Ninjas, Lucas Borgatti, Monkee Grips, Find Your Bold, Athletic Brewing, Oscar Mike, Isagenix, XMan Race, Race Ready Obstacles/Midwest OCR, MMB Performance Coaching, Viking Obstacle Race, BoldrDash) 1:52:19 - End – Outro Next weekend Mike will be taking on the Cape Cod 20K trail race but the episodes will be more audio from the expo! ____ News Stories: James Delorie Injury Spartan Short Course Championship Prize Money USAOCR Championship Event Spartan San Diego Super Podiums Spartan San Diego Sprint Podiums Mythic Race 5K and Endurance Podiums Deka Fit SoCal Podiums: Men and Women New England OCR Expo Deka Strong Results Cut Beard Secret Link Outrun Diet Secret Link Banana Peel Secret Link Hot Pepper Secret Link Clock Art Secret Link ____ Related Episodes: 164. 1st Annual New England OCR Expo Preview with Steve “Bacon” Martin! 165. New England OCR Expo and Party! Strength & Speed's S7E3: The OCR Expo with Mike Stefano 320. The Return of the New England OCR Expo with Steve “Bacon” Martin! 323. The Second New England OCR Expo with Vendors! Strength and Speed's S8E8: Boldr Dash and New England OCR Expo with Lynn Hall ____ The OCR Report Patreon Supporters: Jason Dupree, Kim DeVoss, Samantha Thompson, Matt Puntin, Dave Claxton, Brad Kiehl, Charlotte Engelman, Erin Grindstaff, Hank Stefano, Arlene Stefano, Laura Ritter, Steven Ritter, Sofia Harnedy, Kenny West, Cheryl Miller, Jessica Johnson, Scott "The Fayne" Knowles, Anna Landry, Nick Ryker, Christopher Hoover, Kevin Gregory Jr., Evan Eirich, Ashley Reis, Brent George, Justin Manning, Wendell Lagosh, Logan Nagle, Angela Bowers, Asa Coddington, Thomas Petersen, Seth Rinderknecht and Bonnie Wilson. Sponsored Athletes: Javier Escobar, Kelly Sullivan, Ryan Brizzolara, and Joshua Reid! Support us on Patreon for exclusive content and access to our Facebook group Check out our Threadless Shop Use coupon code "adventure" for 15% off MudGear products Use coupon code "ocrreport20" for 20% off Caterpy products Like us on Facebook: Obstacle Running Adventures Follow our podcast on Instagram: @ObstacleRunningAdventures Write us an email: obstaclerunningadventures@gmail.com Subscribe on Youtube: Obstacle Running Adventures Intro music - "Streaker" by: Straight Up Outro music - "Iron Paw" by: Dubbest

Today Mike gets a chance to talk with Jake Moore of The OCR Buddy Community award winning War-X.  This is not you mother's OCR.  Something very different, fun, and inclusive.  They work to create an atmosphere of a war-zone in their permanent OCR facility in Ohio but at the same time make sure all the Heroes from Operation enduring warrior are able to run their race.  Mike and Jake talk about why they do what they do in Ohio as well as reasons for you to come out and get involved.  Recently War-X facilities have become the official OEW training grounds.Sign up Here:https://www.thisiswarx.com/war-x-race-campaign/Note from War-X: Everyone at War-X believes in supporting veterans, law enforcement, and all those who have personally sacrificed for our freedoms. We have partnered with Operation Enduring Warrior (OEW), and directly support their efforts with disabled and adaptive veterans. Operation Enduring Warrior is a 501(c)(3) non-profit 100% volunteer-run organization whose mission is to honor, empower and motivate America's wounded military service members, enabling the lives of our Wounded Warriors to go in directions they once thought impossible. War-X is the official training site for Operation Enduring Warrior and their masked athlete team. We host several events each year to help raise public awareness and support for OWE. 100% of all revenue generated from our events directly benefit their initiatives.https://www.enduringwarrior.org/WANT FREE STUFF? Do us a favor and rate us and leave a review on your         favorite  Podcast Platform.  Screenshot it and email the review   to      us      at   BeastNetPodcast@gmail.com and we will send you a     sticker.www.BeastNetPod.comMusic Info:https://beastnetpod.com/music#beastnetpod #OCRBuddy #OCRaddix #Moreheartthanscars #OCRStrong2020 #raceLOCAL --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/beastnetpod/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/beastnetpod/support

Today, fresh off the boat with Jay and Silent Bob, Pretty Mike sits down with Ed Leon from Frontline OCR. Frontline is an event put on by a current and former Law Enforcement Officer. Ed recently retired from law enforcement and the other race director is still active. Ed explains why they do this race and what it means to him. One thing a little different about this race is that is you can donate during registration for racer scholarships to allow more LEO, active/retired Military and other first responders to be able to run this race for free. Frontline is partnered with Operation Enduring Warrior and The Byron Firefighter's Association. Donations from race entries will be made to these organizations. For this episode we have 2 sponsored entries for LEO/First Responders. Find us on Facebook to secure your entry @beastnetpod Find Ed and Frontline here: IG Frontline OCR and Facebook, Frontline OCR https://frontlineocr.com/  WANT FREE STUFF? Do us a favor and rate us and leave a review on your           favorite  Podcast Platform.  Screenshot it and email the  review    to      us      at   BeastNetPodcast@gmail.com and we will  send you a      sticker.  www.ocr-strong.com/  www.BeastNetPod.com  Music Info:  https://beastnetpod.com/music  #beastnetpod #OCRBuddy #OCRStrong #teamnuun #madetougher #defineyourlegacy  #raceLOCAL --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/beastnetpod/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/beastnetpod/support

Today one the BeastNet Brother Boggs stops in to talk with Pretty Mike about the BeastNet 2024 OCR and event schedule as well as some of the exciting this coming in 2024. More heart Than Scars, Oscar Mike, Operation Enduring Warrior, Ainsley's Angels and more are discussed as well as More Heart Than Scars Tanzania and BirdMine Productions. Lots of great info on Mike and Don's Why and whats happening. Want to race Spartan, Tough Mudder, or Deka and save some $$? Check out More Heart Than Scars for the best deal on these races you will find. www.BeastNetPod.com  #BeastNetPod #Adaptiveathlete #Podcast #ocr #obstaclerace  #obstaclecourseracing #mudrun #beastsocr #moreheartthanscars #Nuun  #TeamNuun #mhts #ocrracers #MudGear #berserkerbrew #ocraddix #ocrbuddy    Music Info:     https://beastnetpod.com/music --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/beastnetpod/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/beastnetpod/support

Warriors, Police, Veterans Helping Each Other: A Special Episode. In the realm of law enforcement, the term "warriors" extends beyond the battlefield and into the heart of communities. Law enforcement officers, akin to warriors on the front lines, confront the harsh realities of their profession daily. The weight of responsibility, coupled with the unpredictability of the job, can leave lasting scars. Chris understands this all too well, having witnessed the toll it takes on his fellow officers. Yet, in the face of adversity, he found a calling—to give back and assist others who share the burden of maintaining law and order. Chris Thorp, a retired law enforcement officer from the Sonoma County Sheriff's Department, knows the significance of being a warrior in the service of justice. He recounts his hardest day as a Sheriff's Deputy, a day etched with challenges that tested not only his physical prowess but also his mental resilience. Chris's commitment to supporting his comrades led him to embrace Operation Enduring Warrior - Task Force Sentinel. This organization stands as a beacon of hope for military veterans, first responders, and law enforcement officers grappling with the aftermath of their service. It is a testament to the spirit of warriors helping each other, transcending the boundaries between professions. In a world where the line between heroes and civilians blurs, the call to join hands becomes more resounding. Veterans, police officers, firefighters, and EMTs, united by a common purpose, rally together. They recognize that the challenges extend beyond the physical realm, acknowledging the silent battles fought within—the struggles against PTSD and the trauma that lingers long after the sirens fade. The camaraderie among these warriors is a force that binds them together. They understand that on the hardest days, it's the collective strength that sees them through. Physical injuries may heal with time, but the scars of the mind demand a different kind of healing—one that comes from mutual support and understanding. Chris Thorp's journey exemplifies the essence of warriors coming together, not only to share their stories but to actively help each other. Operation Enduring Warrior is a conduit for this collective effort, channeling the resilience of those who've faced the hardest days into programs that address both the visible and invisible wounds. In law enforcement, veterans, and emergency responders, the threads of support form a resilient bond. It's a testament to the idea that in joining forces, these warriors can make a difference not just in their own lives but in the lives of those who continue to stand on the front lines. The call to action echoes loudly—to join, to help, and to ensure that no warrior faces their hardest days alone.   Operation Enduring Warrior (OEW) is a veteran-founded non‐profit 501(c)(3) whose mission is to honor, empower, and motivate our nation's wounded military and law enforcement veterans through physical, mental and emotional rehabilitation. Our programs help participants overcome adversity and hardship through innovation, teamwork, and perseverance. This ultimately enables the lives of our wounded military and public service veterans to go in directions they may have once thought were impossible. OEW is a 100% volunteer-run organization. Donations go directly towards operational support of the organization and their various programs Get the latest news articles, without all the bias and spin, from the Law Enforcement Talk Radio Show and Podcast on the Newsbreak app, which is free. Follow us on MeWe, Twitter, Instagram, Facebook. Background song Hurricane is used with permission from the band Dark Horse Flyer. Be sure to check out our website. Interested in being a guest, sponsorship or advertising opportunities send an email to the host and producer of the show jay@letradio.com.    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This episode is a special one as it was done remotely at the Gunnison Gut Check created by Justen Mellor and his incredible non-profit, United We March. The Gunnison Gut Check is a ruck through the desert landscape of central Utah.  Proceeds go to veteran and first responder organizations. Operation Enduring Warrior is a fundamental element of the gut check, bringing OEW honorees who challenge themselves physically and mentally with the help of masked athletes and other members of Operation Enduring Warrior. Saddie (former air force) and James (former police officer) share a slice of their stories as OEW honorees, including why they are at the Gunnison Gut Check. You can check out Justen's story, founder of United We March by visiting the following link:  https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/ep-37-justens-american-story/id1539356968?i=1000532558567 Operation Enduring Warrior  

Today's guest is Caleb Brewer. Caleb is a retired U.S. Army Green Beret and the founder of Stick Sniper Archery. He joined the U.S. Army in 2005 and served for 11 years, making numerous combat deployments. In 2015, while on patrol searching for explosive materials in Afghanistan, he came into contact with an IED that resulted in the loss of both of his legs.  During his recovery process, Caleb gravitated toward the outdoors. In 2017, Caleb discovered his love for archery after being given a bow. Soon after, he built a service shop in his garage and started bowhunting. In 2020, after thoroughly understanding the therapeutic benefits of archery, Caleb developed the archery program for Operation Enduring Warrior, a nonprofit organization that supports veterans and first responders.  One year later, Caleb founded Stick Sniper Archery in his hometown of Tucson, Arizona. Stick Sniper Archery is a comprehensive pro shop offering high-quality products, an on-site range, and lessons for all levels of archery.   You can learn more about Stick Sniper Archery by visiting sticksniper.com  To stay up-to-date with Caleb, follow him on Instagram @ckbrewer SPONSORS: Navy Federal Credit Union: Today's episode is presented by Navy Federal Credit Union. Learn more about them at navyfederal.org Black Rifle Coffee Company: Today's episode is also brought to you by Black Rifle Coffee Company. Check out the latest here.  Danger Close Apparel: Check out the new Danger Close apparel.  8 Sleep: Go to https://www.eightsleep.com/dangerclose/ and save $150 on the Pod Cover Featured Gear SIG: Today's featured gear segment is sponsored by SIG Sauer. You can learn more about SIG here. PSE x NOCK ON UNITE

Carbondale native Earl Granville is a decorated Army veteran who served tours in Bosnia, Iraq, and Afghanistan, famously losing his leg to a roadside bomb and his twin brother to suicide.Earl joins the News Engine podcast to tell us about how he battles adversity and how he helps veterans and law enforcement, sharing insight into how his injury and the loss of his brother helped guide him toward the work he does today.Earl shares the story of the loss of his leg in combat, his twin brother's suicide, and how those tragedies helped shape his life of service. When he's not competing in extreme and endurance events to promote well-being, Earl travels the country delivering his inspiring message of hope, wellness, and healthy ways to serve.You can reach Earl at his Instagram handle @earlgranville or www.earlgranville.org. You can also help any of the organizations Earl works with.Operation Enduring Warrior www.enduringwarrior.orgOscar Mike www.oscarmike.orgWarriorStrong www.WarriorStronginc.orgAchilles Freedom Team www.achillesinternational.orgCamp Freedom www.campfreedompa.orgVeterans Promise www.veteranspromisenepa.orgValhalla Veterans Services www.valhallaveterans.comYou can subscribe to the News Engine Podcast wherever you get your favorite podcasts. Listen and subscribe on Apple Podcasts Listen and subscribe on Google Podcasts Listen and subscribe on Spotify Contact News Engine: contactus@timesshamrock.comIf you know someone who you'd like to hear on the News Engine podcast or would like to join us we'd love to hear your guest suggestions. Visit the News Engine homepage for extra photos and reader comments.Thanks for listening!

In this week's Let's Talk Dispatch episode, we have the incredible Cynthia Utgard joining us. ⁠⁠Cynthia is an Army veteran and a passionate advocate for peer support and mental health treatment access for first responders and veterans. ⁠⁠Holding the esteemed title of 2023 Ms. Pine Tree State Military Star, Cynthia uses her platform to raise awareness about the challenges faced by those in uniform and to promote the importance of mental health and support networks. ⁠⁠As a community ambassador for Operation Enduring Warrior, a veteran-founded non-profit organization, she actively works to empower and assist veterans and first responders. ⁠⁠ Join us as we delve into Cynthia's inspiring journey, her advocacy work, and her dedication to positively impacting the lives of first responders and veterans. ⁠You can follow Cynthia on Instagram at | @lifesavercindy and @cindyutgard_pageantsThank you for listening to Let's Talk Dispatch! Don't forget to subscribe and leave a 5 Star Review!Follow Us on Social Media Instagram | Follow Here! Facebook | Follow Here!Youtube | Subscribe Here! Interested in being on an Episode of Let's Talk Dispatch?Sign Up Here | Be My Next Guest!Find additional resources and Dispatch Merch at:Theraspydispatcher.com

Police, fire and armed service members often pride themselves on the brother and sisterhood that is created within their jobs. This strong bond tends to instantly fade when a first responder or military member is injured. Today's guests Jeremy Scharlow and J.P. McMichael share the importance of having a support system outside of your workplace before a critical incident takes place. Tune in an learn all about Operation Enduring Warriors and see if you qualify to become an honoree member today.   ⩥ PLEASE SUBSCRIBE ⩤   CLICK HERE for our best-selling products: https://amzn.to/3xaG3xw and https://rdbl.co/3DIQVUC   CLICK HERE to join our free Police, Fire, Military and Families Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/38w2e7r   SUBSCRIBE to the LEO Warriors YouTube Channel here: https://bit.ly/3xbvVon   Check out our website and learn more about how you can work with LEO Warriors by going to: https://www.leowarriors.com/   About Our Guest:  

Jeremy Scharlow is a public speaker, advocate for military and law enforcement veterans, and author of the book, “My Brother's Keeper: Relearning to Live with PTSD.” He served as a patrol officer for Mahomet Police Department for ten years, nine of those as a METRO SWAT member, until he medically retired after his on-duty shooting incident. Jeremy completed his Master of Arts in Legal Studies at the University of Illinois at Springfield and founded Relearningtolive.com. In addition to advocating for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and Suicide Awareness in the law enforcement community, he is currently an honoree with Operation Enduring Warrior. He serves as the Program Manager for their Warrior Voice and Scuba programs.We've joined forces with LEO Weekend! By supporting this show you are now helping our mission to serve the Law Enforcement Community and provide unforgettable experiences for the families of our nation's fallen heroes.

The event that we have been talking about for months finally happened and Mike made sure to interview all of the vendors that took the time to come out to it! Katelyn held down the fort at our own vendor table alongside incredible athletes like Javier Escobar, Vanessa Gebhardt, Kelly Sullivan, Cassandra Carroll, Matt Carroll, and Josh Fiore who were guests of ours for the event! 0:00 – 3:25 – Intro 3:25 – 9:15 – Quick News 9:15 – 10:14 – Content Preface 10:14 - 1:15:07 - Expo Interviews (Burn Bootcamp, Athletic Brewing, Honey Stinger, Tough Mudder, Legendborne, Phoenix Race, OCR Buddy, Isagenix, Operation Enduring Warrior, Stacktrax, The Phoenix, The OCR Trainer, Laidback Fitness, Team Oscar Mike, Crossfit Windrose, Rhode Island National Guard, Derti Development, Find Your Bold, Bartlett Design, Epic Race Training, BoldrDash, Phoenix Rising, It Starts Here Fitness, and Just Right Entertainment) 1:15:07 - End – Outro Next episode will be building hype for the upcoming Savage Point Series! ____ News Stories: Winners of Episode 320 Free Race Giveaways: Anthony Kunkel and Marianne Wilson Battle Bunker Info Athletic Brewing Preworkout Brew One Female Elite in Houston Spartan Super Government Games Battle of the Cities Winner Gijon OCR Podiums Knoxville Deka Fit Podiums Savage Florida Podiums Tissues Secret Link Trauma Secret Link Game Plan Secret Link Jaywalking Secret Link Fastest Secret Link ____ Related Episodes: 164. 1st Annual New England OCR Expo Preview with Steve “Bacon” Martin! 165. New England OCR Expo and Party! Strength & Speed's S7E3: The OCR Expo with Mike Stefano 320. The Return of the New England OCR Expo with Steve “Bacon” Martin! ____ The OCR Report Patreon Supporters: Matt B Davis, Shon Collins, Jason Dupree, Kim DeVoss, Samantha Thompson, Matt Puntin, Dave Claxton, Brad Kiehl, Charlotte Engelman, Erin Grindstaff, Hank Stefano, Arlene Stefano, Laura Ritter, Steven Ritter, Sofia Harnedy, Kenny West, Ryan Maisano, Cheryl Goodwin, Jessica Johnson, Scott "The Fayne" Knowles, Anna Landry, Christopher Hoover, Kevin Gregory Jr., Ryan Hart, Ashley Reis, Brent George, Justin Manning, Kevin Praytor, Wendell Lagosh, Brett "The T-Rex" Milks, and Logan Nagle. Sponsored Athletes: Javier Escobar, Kelly Sullivan, Ryan Brizzolara, and Joshua Reid! Support us on Patreon for exclusive content and access to our Facebook group Check out our Threadless Shop Use coupon code "adventure" for 10% off MudGear products Use coupon code "ocrreport20" for 20% off Caterpy products Like us on Facebook: Obstacle Running Adventures Follow our podcast on Instagram: @ObstacleRunningAdventures Write us an email: obstaclerunningadventures@gmail.com Subscribe on Youtube: MStefano Running Intro music - "Streaker" by: Straight Up Outro music - "Iron Paw" by: Dubbest

Earl Granville, a combat wounded veteran was two weeks into in boot camp at Ft Benning with his twin brother Joe, when 9/11 happened. On his final tour, he lost his left leg through the knee to a roadside bomb while on patrol.He is currently working with many non-profits such as Operation Enduring Warrior, the Oscar Mike Foundation and Warrior Strong. These 501c3s help keep wounded and disabled veterans and law enforcement physically active after their injuries. After becoming an amputee and the passing of his brother Joe, who took his own life while they were serving on active duty back in 2010, Earl now spends most of his time traveling the country as a public speaker. Discussing healthy ways to battle adversity, through the positivity in his messaging, real life solutions from his own experiences and participating as an inspiration and motivating force through psychical fitness challenges and marathons across the country.Find Earl GranvilleFacebookInstagramWebsiteOperation enduring WarriorFind The Suffering PodcastThe Suffering Podcast InstagramKevin Donaldson InstagramMike Failace InstagramBuzzsproutApple PodcastGoogle PodcastSpotifyAmazon MusicListen NotesFacebookTikTokYouTubeThe Suffering Podcast FamilyDented Development ProjectToyota of HackensackThe Grande SaloonFrontLine CigarsCafeinaBella Dama CigarsHackensack Brewing Company - Peace, Love, Beer3 Acres Resort Style LivingSupport the showThe Suffering Podcast Instagram Kevin Donaldson Instagram TikTok YouTube

"There is nothing like living on the verge of death to realize you are alive."    Like other veterans and first responders, Sean knows this feeling.  It can be addictive, a feeling you long to have even though danger is always close. This is Sean Welch's story.  Sean and Tina have a deep discussion about his PTS (D omitted on purpose.) and the day he lost his good friend while on deployment.   Sean watched his friend die; survivors guilt consumed Sean.  The nightmares and PTS are part of his life every single day. Sleep avails Sean. He is triggered by certain smells.  Sean is not alone; PTS affects so many of our veterans and first reponders.  They see the worst of humanity, but the calling to help others outweighs the horrors. Sean is a proud veteran, and a dedicated police officer. One year ago Sean achieved his dream of becoming a k-9 police officer.  Sean and his faithful partner, Fero, patrol together everyday. He uses his voice to help all Americans understand the strength and plight of our nation's heroes.  Sean is an advocate for mental health.  He is an Operation Enduring Warrior honoree, an organization that mentally and physically supports veterans and first responders. https://www.tiktok.com/@k9fero_and_sean https://www.instagram.com/officialk9fero/ https://www.enduringwarrior.org/ https://hiddenbattlesfoundation.org/      

Pushing past your limitations!Today episode, Tyler talks with Christopher Wolff, Operation Enduring Warrior (OEW) Honoree and USAF veteran, about overcoming your obstacles and pushing past your limitations. Chris was able to do this through the camaraderie and support of OEW and their incredible awesomely inspiring teamwork. Operation Enduring Warrior (OEW) is a veteran-founded non‐profit 501(c)(3) whose mission is to honor, empower, and motivate our nation's wounded military and law enforcement veterans through physical, mental, and emotional rehabilitation. Our programs help participants overcome adversity and hardship through innovation, teamwork, and perseverance. This ultimately enables the lives of our wounded military and public service veterans to go in directions they may have once thought were impossible.OEW is a 100% volunteer-run organization. Donations go directly towards operational support of the organization and our various programs.Visit their webpage at https://www.enduringwarrior.org/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/EnduringWarriorOrgInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/operationenduringwarrior/Twitter: https://twitter.com/enduringwarriorFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/EnduringWarrior/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/oew/Stay up to date and gain early access to new podcasts and upcoming events by signing up for our newsletter at Coming Home Well NewsletterCheck out our other podcasts: Beyond The Frontline, Be Crazy Well, Veteran Et CeteraThank you to BetterHelp for sponsoring today's episode! Coming Home Well listeners can get 10% off by visiting betterhelp.com/cominghomewellSupport the showFollow us on our socialsYouTube @cominghomewellbehindtheserviceInstagram @cominghomewell_btsFacebook at Coming Home WellLinkedIn at Coming Home WellTwitter @ComingHomeWell

Growing up in Arizona, Caleb Brewer joined the military in 2005. After reading a book about the Special Forces, he found his true calling of becoming a Green Beret.While conducting combat operations in the treacherous Helmand Province of Afghanistan in 2015, his life changed forever when he was critically injured by an IED. Losing both of his legs, Brewer began the long road to recovery. It was during that process that he would discover the sport of archery.It didn't take long and he was working on his own bows, started bowhunting and quickly experienced the benefits, both mental and physical, that his new passion had to offer. In 2020, working with Operation Enduring Warrior, Caleb started an archery program for the 501c3 to offer the same healing he had found to others.Purchasing an archery shop in his hometown of Tucson in November of 2021, Brewer is now pouring into the lives of people from around the country, using archery and his inspirational story to make a difference.We talk a bit of hunting as well including another near death experience this fall where he was swept up in a raging river. He would survive and weeks later, take an awesome bull elk in a story that truly inspired me and I am sure will leave you feeling the same.A humble man not wanting to be in the limelight, Caleb Brewer provided a great service to our country and paid the price. He hasn't allowed that slow him down and is doing great things for the Veteran and archery community. We are thankful to have him as part of the HHAUSA family and hope to collaborate in the future to positively impact even more lives. To connect with him, you can follow Caleb Brewer on Instagram as well as Stick Sniper Archery or visit www.sticksniper.com

Earl Granville was two weeks into boot camp at Ft Benning with his twin brother Joe, when 9/11 happened. He went on to serve nine years in the Army National Guard as an Infantryman, with deployments to Bosnia, Iraq and Afghanistan. On his final tour, he lost his left leg through the knee to a roadside bomb while on patrol. That day he also lost his teammates Major Scott Hagerty of Stillwater Oklahoma and Specialist Derek Holland of Wind Gap Pennsylvania. ​After becoming an amputee and the passing of his brother Joe, who took his own life while they were serving on active duty back in 2010, Earl now spends most of his time traveling the country as a public speaker. Discussing healthy ways to battle adversity, through the positivity in his messaging, real life solutions from his own experiences and participating as an inspiration and motivating force through psychical fitness challenges and marathons across the country. Earl works with many non-profits such as Operation Enduring Warrior, the Oscar Mike Foundation and Warrior Strong. These 501c3s help keep wounded and disabled veterans and law enforcement physically active after their injuries.  www.earlgranville.org LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/earl-granville-93380753/ Facebook: www.facebook.com/GranvilleEarl Twitter: www.twitter.com/granville_earl

Billy Cushing is a veteran law enforcement officer, K9 handler and Medal of Valor recipient. We discuss his journey into policing, working with his K9 Kitt, the shooting that left him wounded and Kitt dead, the physical and mental healing journey, Operation Enduring Warrior and so much more.

Earl Granville is an obstacle course athlete, marathon runner, triathlete, and speaker. He ran for Congress. He has won numerous awards for his kindness and generosity. And he is a disabled Veteran. Earl lost his left leg in Afghanistan in roadside bomb attack. Earl's twin brother Joe, his best friend, died by suicide while serving on active duty in 2010. Earl joins host Fran Racioppi in the back of the WWII British Royal Air Force Land Rover Ambulance to talk about resiliency, drive, and adaptability. Earl has had every reason in life to close up, go internal and quit. Yet he wakes up every day with a purpose. He wakes up with the goal of never quitting, learning from his past and helping others define their path in life. Read the full episode transcription here and learn more on The Jedburgh Podcast Website. Check out our video versions on YouTube.Highlights: -Earl joined the Army to get free college when 9/11 occurred 11 days into his basic training experience changing his perspective on service to the nation. (7:12)-Volunteering to go to Iraq showed Earl that the military is about serving each other, not yourself. (10:30)-Earl describes in detail the decisions and events that led to the loss of his leg in Afghanistan. (14:21)-Rehabilitation at Walter Reed Army Medical Center was over 18 months long, testing every part of Earl's mental and physical strength. (27:30)-Earl's brother Joe died by suicide pushing him into severe depression. (31:00) -CrossFit, obstacle course racing and marathon running became a passion for Earl after Joe's death. (36:15)-Operation Enduring Warrior & the Oscar Mike Foundation afford Earl the opportunity to help other wounded and disabled Veterans identify and achieve their goals. (38:30)-Earl explains why he carries Cindy (a cinder block with chains) to symbolize strength through adversity. (44:08)-The 3P's and the recipe to find them. (46:45) Quotes:-”I was one of those guys that literally joined the National Guard for college…my mindset was ‘what can this do for me.'” (7:13)-”Going to Iraq, I realized this isn't about me. It's about us.” (11:09)-“My feet are backwards and I'm full of blood….we just hit a roadside bomb.” (18:26)-”I said to him ‘don't let me die alone.''” (19:14)-”How could I get this second chance at life and have my own twin brother take his away.” (30:55)-”You got to run across the finish line. You don't walk.” (37:13)-”OEW helped me through that Spartan Race; however, now I'm gonna help other people.” (40:55)-”Cindy is a reminder that we don't have to carry the weight by ourselves. We all carry this together.“ (46:00)-”You must have a purpose. You have to have a passion. And you must be part of something bigger than yourselves.” (46:45)Earl's Three Daily Foundations to Success:-Meditation-Journaling-Physical fitnessThis episode is brought to you by Jersey Mike's, 18A Fitness, Analytix Solutions, Jaguar Land Rover of Fairfield and The Readiness Collective.

This is the story of a friendship between two OEW Warriors, Earl Granville and Johnny Lopez.  Both men are wounded warriors, Earl lost his leg in Afghanistan and Johnny his arm by a drunk driver. Both men found mental healing through physical strength and an unbreakable bond with each other.   Earl and Johnny discuss some of the issues facing our military and veterans today including:  overmedicating with drugs; PTSD (real or perceived), and finding purpose and meaning after their military careers. Johnny and Earl are huge advocates of Operation Enduring Warrior and the mission they promote.  Veterans, military, and first responders find healing through OEW. https://www.enduringwarrior.org/  (Operation Enduring Warrior) https://www.earlgranville.org/  Earl Granville Website https://www.instagram.com/earlgranville/  Earl Granville Instagram https://www.instagram.com/lopez.oew/  Johnny Lopez Instagram https://www.facebook.com/granville5838  Earl Granville Facebook https://www.facebook.com/LOPEZ.OEW  Johnny Lopez Facebook   We The People Our American Story podcast can be found all over the web: www.wethepeopleouramericanstory.com https://www.instagram.com/wethepeopleoas/  We the People OAS on Instagram https://www.facebook.com/tinamccaf  We The People Our American Story on Facebook https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJhhsZdRKe_lSO6XUd2nbkg  We The People Our American Story YouTube https://www.tiktok.com/@tinaamericanpatriot  TinaAmericanPatriot on TikTok

Part one of Frank's American story ended with him on an operating table; his legs horribly mangled from an IED. In part 2 of Frank's episode, he wakes up from surgery with both legs amputated. Frank's life was changed drastically. What did that look like?  Could Frank still contribute?  What did he have to offer? Frank Fields is a remarkable, resilient individual.   Life wasn't fair.  His father died when Frank was young and now this bad day on the job took his legs.  He was angry.  Frank didn't understand. Through self reflection and time, Frank proved his worth.  He began developing physical strength, and competed against himself to live life to the fullest. Frank was introduced to https://www.enduringwarrior.org/ (Operation Enduring Warrior, completing his first Spartan Race in 8+ grueling hours.   Frank has a deep desire to help others.  He is working towards his certification as a life couch. Follow Frank at the following: https://www.facebook.com/fizzletown0  (Frank Fields) https://www.instagram.com/fizzletown0/  (Frank Fields) Follow the We The People Our American Story podcast on all my platforms: https://www.instagram.com/wethepeopleoas/ https://www.facebook.com/tinamccaf https://www.tiktok.com/search?q=tinaAmericanpatriot&t=1650342199441 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJhhsZdRKe_lSO6XUd2nbkg (We The People Our American Story YouTube Channel      

Caleb Brewer - Stick Sniper Archery Founder, Archery Program Manager for Operation Enduring Warrior & Former United States Army Green Beret /Special Forces Soldier. Caleb is a lifelong Tucson native. He found his calling in 2005 when he joined the US Army. For 11 years Caleb served in the military and earned the right to wear the Green Beret as a Special Forces soldier. In 2015 his life changed when he was critically injured by an IED resulting in the loss of both legs while conducting combat operations in Afghanistan. Throughout recovery Caleb learned that being outdoors was just as therapeutic as any other method. He trained hard in the gym so that he could function out in nature. Caleb's passion for archery began in 2017. He quickly progressed to working on his own bow, building a near full-service shop in his garage and bowhunting closely followed as part of the progression. In 2020 Caleb created the program for and became the Archery Program Manager for 501c3 Operation Enduring Warrior, a nonprofit foundation that supports veterans and first responders. Caleb realized the massively therapeutic benefit archery had on those struggling with internal and external injuries. Now Caleb's goal is to grow the sport of archery within his hometown of Tucson through Stick Sniper Archery. Bobby is joined by Caleb to discuss Archery, Bow Hunting, Recovery, Mindset, Adaptive Crossfit, Outdoor Therapy, Books, Eagle Down, Black Rifle Coffee, Business, Wildlife, Family, Outdoor Life & much more. Please subscribe or like us on social media platforms for updates on shows, events, and episode drops. Become a Mountain Side Patron Here for exclusive footage.www.TheMountainSidePodcast.comwww.StickSniper.comwww.EnduringWarrior.orgSponsor Linkswww.UnCanna.comMountain Side listeners use Discount code TMS to receive 10% off all Uncanna products!www.BlackRifleCoffee.comMountain Side listeners use Discount code MOUNTAINSIDE to receive 20% off all Black Rifle products!www.ONNIT.comMountain Side listeners use Discount code TMS to receive 10% off ONNIT products!Other Affiliates Links

Adam Francis is a police officer who woke up one morning not feeling quite right.  Once healthy, Adam soon found himself enduring the invisible disease of fibromyalgia with chronic spasms so wretching, there were days Adam could not get out of bed. At Adam's lowest point, the debilitating pain and depression associated with the disease, led Adam to try and take his own life.  Adam kept his family in the dark about that day for years. It was quite by chance Adam found Jonathan Lopez (Jonathan had one arm amputated) on Instagram.  Adam had crushed his hand inside a police cruiser which resulted in his inability to even tie his shoe.  Out of desperation Adam contacted Jonathan with a simple question, "How do you tie your shoe?" Adam was shocked when Jonathan actually followed up, and taught Adam how to tie his shoe.   It was through Jonathan that Adam learned about an organization called Operation Enduring Warrior.  Through OEW, Adam found purpose.  He volunteers for the organization, and has learned that if those without arms and legs can accomplish their goals, he too can aspire to be more. Adam still has bad days.  Adam is still battling fibromyalgia, but has learned to deal with his pain through exercise, therapy, and the love of his family. Through Adam's work as a police officer, he has helped countless people overcome drug addiction.   Mental health is a top priority for Adam, and encourages everyone to find some ONE to talk to on those bad days.  

J.P. McMichael was an on duty police officer at the Pentagon on September 11, 2001.  J.P. was one of the heroes running towards the terror, while others were running from the nightmare. J.P. lived through the hell of that day, but did not escape without scars, mental scars that developed into PTSD.  J.P. tried to deal with his PTSD without the knowledge of his department for fear of repercussion. At his lowest point, J.P. put a gun to his head.  In those vital seconds before suicide, J.P. had a moment of clarity.  How would his death impact those left behind?  The culpibility, guilt, and sadness of his death from family and friends helped J.P. change his mind. J.P. is still a police officer, one year from his retirement.  J.P. has found his purpose helping veterans, first responders, spouses, and children dealing with PTSD. J.P. does not see anything as coincidence.  After September 11, 2001, and through the years, J.P.'s path has crossed with those who helped chart his course, including Operation Enduring Warrior. Through Operation Enduring Warrior, J.P. met people who encouraged him to use his voice to help those struggling with heavy mental burdens. J.P.  is an author, motivational speaker, and police officer, but first, and foremost, J.P. is a husband and a father. You can find J.P. at the following: https://catalystofchangeassociates.com/  (With links to his books.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7mNrHRv873s ( The Wayward Path of the Warrior on YouTube.)        

On May 7th, 2016 Jeremy Scharlow was involved in an OIS (Officer Involved Shooting.)  After his physical injuries healed, Jeremy found himself fighting a new battle, PTSD.  He now work diligently to spread awareness for PTSD in the First Responder Community.    Jeremy Scharlow is a public speaker, advocate for military and law enforcement veterans, and author of the book, “My Brother's Keeper: Relearning to Live with PTSD.” He served as a patrol officer for Mahomet Police Department for ten years, nine of those as a METRO SWAT member, until he medically retired after his on-duty shooting incident. Jeremy completed his Master of Art's in Legal Studies at the University of Illinois at Springfield and went on to found Relearningtolive.com.   In addition to advocating for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and Suicide Awareness in the law enforcement community, he is currently an honoree with Operation Enduring Warrior and serves as the Program Manager for their Warrior Voice Program.    Operation Enduring Warrior's  (OEW) mission is to honor empower, and motivate our nation's wounded military and law enforcement veterans.  Through programs ranging from skydiving, public speaking, archery, endurance races, and much more, their  honorees overcome adversity and hardship through innovation, teamwork, and perseverance.  Together, their team, honorees, and supporters make the OEW family.   Operation Enduring Warrior-Honoring Their Sacrifice.   You can find Jeremy at the following:   Officer Jeremy Scharlow-ret. Facebook Jeremy Scharlow Instagram   And you can help Jeremy pay for his volunteer trip to Alaska in order to help build the PTSD retreat by going here: gofundme Alaskan PTSD Wilderness Retreat Build   In Jeremy's episode we mentioned several previous guests.  If you have not heard their stories, there is no time like the present.   Ep. 25 No Legs, No Vision, No Problem-Matthew's American Story Ep. 35 Ian's American Story Featuring Medal of Honor Recipient, Ross McGinnis Ep. 37 Justen's American Story Ep. 39 Best Shot in the Marines-Julia's American Story Ep. 48 Resiliency- Leslie's American Story Ep. 53 Navy SEAL-Ray "Cash" Care's American Story   Available on Apple and most major podcast platforms.  

Seann Ritzman is a New Jersey native.  Raised by a single mother, Seann's grandfather was the father figure in his life.  Seann was taught to take pride in his country; his grandfather having served in Korea in the Army Corps. of Engineers. At seventeen, Seann joined a delayed entry program into the "Marine Corps. Chaffeur Crew," aka the Navy.  Seann's boot camp was the summer after he graduated high school.  He remembers boot camp as eye opening, the air thick with the moisture of sweat.   Seann's four year enlistment was spent at the Naval War College in Newport, Rhode Island. Seann elected not to re-enlist, and spent the next several years trying to find a purpose and direction for his life including: working for an alarm company, Hot Topic, ADP, and finally ending up at Cissco. For the past eight years Seann has been instrumental in working with veterans through the Veteran Focus Resource Organization at Cisco.   Seann has devoted a great deal of his time, passion, and energy to Operation Enduring Warrior, an organization whose mission is to honor, empower, and motivate our wounded warriors.  OEW is probably best known for their spartan races.  OEW takes the broken and makes them whole.  Honorees run races, accompanied by handlers wearing gas masks.  Honorees receive the praise; handlers are blank slates. Seann credits OEW for helping him find the right people to bring him out of a very frustrating and dark time. Seann and I mention two OEW honorees whose stories were told on the We The People Our American Story podcast. Ep. 25 No Legs, No Vision, No Problem-Matthew's American Story Ep. 35 Ian's American Story-Featuring Medal of Honor Recepient Ross McGinnis Find a purpose.  "Whatever your gift, give it away."  Find an organization to serve others, for there you will find strength and community. Whole Vet BeArded WarriorS F3 Nation Team Red White Blue 1 Tribe Foundation  

This Police Officer was nearly killed in Afghanistan. T.B.I., hearing loss and P.T.S.D. led to the brink of suicide. His Service Dog and others helped save him.  Andrew Einstein is our guest. He is a police detective in New Jersey. Andrew was also a US Marine Corps reservist, and during his police career he was deployed to both Iraq and Afghanistan. During his tour in Afghanistan he was attacked and severely injured in a grenade blast. The blast caused Traumatic Brain Injury, Hearing Loss and he also suffered from P.T.S.D. Upon his return and recovery he resumed his police career and began to be overcome by the effects of his injuries, which led to the brink of suicide. Andrew talks about his recovery, his police career after combat and his mission to help others with his podcast and Operation Enduring Warrior. Never miss out on an episode of the Law Enforcement Today Podcast, AND be automatically entered in all future contests. Simply subscribe for our free email newsletter, never more than 2 issues a week sent out. Click here and scroll down about half way. Background song Hurricane is used with permission from the band Dark Horse Flyer. If you enjoy the show, please tell a friend or two, or three about it. Follow us on the MeWe social media platform. We are on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. In the Clubhouse app look for and follow @LetRadioShow. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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On this week's episode we return to Texas Gun Experience where, we had the opportunity to sit down with the President of Operation Enduring Warrior, Troy Warshel, and honoree and program manager for OEW's Warrior voice Jeremy Scharlow. Troy, also a veteran marine fighter pilot, explains what this incredible non-profit is doing for our warrior community and what it means to him and the OEW family. Jeremy gets real and takes us back to his on duty shooting and the aftermath, including his struggles with PTSD and addiction, until OEW found him and gave him a new purpose. Check out his book, “My Brother's Keeper: Relearning to Live with PTSD”.We are so excited to announce that we are partnering with OEW to share more honoree's stories on a series called “The warriors voice”. We hope that these episodes will help provide healing and an outlet for the honorees, but we also hope that this reaches someone that needs to know they are not alone. That there are good men and women who want to help. You are here for a purpose and needed more than you know. A special shout out to Soledier Socks for surprising OEW with custom sock design. A portion of the proceeds will go directly to OEW. Pay close attention for the sock release in the coming monthsThank you to our sponsors Soledier Socks and RX Plus Plate for making this episode possible!Check out Soledier Socks at www.solediersocks.comCheck out Rx Plus Plates at www.rxplusplates.comMusic from todays episode was provided by Nothing More. Check out www.nothingmore.net for their latest. 

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Troy Warshel is a Marine Veteran serving in a host of positions including F/A - 18 fighter pilot and forward air controller. Troy is also the president of the non-profit Operation Enduring Warrior. We discuss his journey into the military, mental and physical lessons from aviation, the proximity of combat, mental health, nuclear power, OEW's incredible work and so much more.

Earl Granville served nine years in the Army National Guard as an infantryman, with deployments to Bosnia, Iraq and Afghanistan. On his final tour, he lost his left leg to a roadside bomb while on patrol, forcing him to retire from the Army. Staff Sergeant Granville received numerous awards, such as the Combat Infantryman Badge and the Purple Heart. Earl is now pursuing his bachelors degree and works for two non profits, Operation Enduring Warrior and The Oscar Mike Foundation, both 501c3s that helps keep wounded and disabled veterans and law enforcement physically active after their injuries. Earl travels the country speaking to audiences about healthy ways to battle adversity from his own experiences with heartbreak, loss, resilience, and positivity. We sat down with Earl to share his story! #servantleadership #noexcuses #leadershipdevelopment #purpleheart #moretolife #findyourpurpose #cindythecinderblock

This episode today was an unexpected surprise. I did not know very much about Earl's background before I invited him on my podcast. As I did my research, I learned that I was going to be interviewing a real American hero and inspiration. He's had some rough times in his life. Dark, in fact. He chose not to stay in the dark. Instead, he found the light that gave him energy to push on. To inspire others, to motivate, to ask that you don't feel sorry for yourself. Rather, take charge of this life while you have the chance. I was honored to have Earl as a guest. Enjoy! Instagram: @earlgranville Facebook: Earl Granville Operation Enduring Warrior: https://www.enduringwarrior.org/

Earl Granville served nine years in the Army National Guard as an infantryman, with deployments to Bosnia, Iraq and Afghanistan. On his final tour, he lost his left leg above the knee to a roadside bomb while on patrol. His teammates, Major Scott Hagerty of Stillwater Oklahoma and Specialist Derek Holland of Wind Gap Pennsylvania died from the blast. Earl now is pursuing his bachelors degree in Counseling & Human Services at the University of Scranton and works for many non profits such as Operation Enduring Warrior, The Oscar Mike Foundation and WarriorStrong. These 501c3s help keep wounded and disabled veterans and law enforcement physically active after their injuries. Earl spends most of his time traveling the country as a public speaker of discussing healthy ways to battle adversity from his own experiences and ideas, and after the passing of someone very close to him took their own life while they were serving on active duty back in 2010. He has received numerous awards for his volunteer work and his speaking, including the 2018 Attorney General Heart So Big Award, the Junior Chamber International (JCI USA) TOYA Award for Personal Improvement and/or Accomplishment under the Class of 2017 and the 2018 Daughters of the American Revolution Veterans Volunteer Award. Earl retired out of the army as a Staff Sergeant with many awards such as the Combat Infantryman Badge and the Purple Heart. I can be reached at 801-376-7124 or email at enduringthebdage@gmail.com or voice message www.enduringthebadgepodcast.com. Please feel free to give my information to anyone that may need it or you anyone you would like be on the podcast. Please subscribe to the podcast and leave a review were ever you listen to your podcast. If you like the podcast please share it and join the online community at www.instagram.com/enduringthebadgepodcast. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/endurngthebadge/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/endurngthebadge/support

The Apple MAN, or as Pudge calls him, Mr. Apple, Stephen Richards ran by the studio tonight to take the hot-seat with the Chubby Bartenders. We dove into Apple Orchards, WAR-X, Operation Enduring Warrior, Coffee, Running, Fitness, and MUCH MORE! Check out WAR-X! : https://www.thisiswarx.com/, https://youtu.be/Slt9C7MT6-E #Cigars #AppleOrchard #Apple #Podcast #bartenders ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sponsors of this episode: - AP Prep: https://apprep.info/ | https://www.facebook.com/apPrep/ - Gillum Insurance: https://www.facebook.com/GillumInsurance/ - McDonald's of Jackson and Vinton Counties: https://bit.ly/3kTx22h ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Subscribe to stay up to date with all of our guests! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaai85i5-GjY1RfKHeSQnxw?view_as=subscriber Say hi to us on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/thechubbybartenders Follow us on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/chubbybartenders/

Day 2 from the Tactical Games was an amazing experience. It was a day filled with heart wrenching stories, wisdom, and truth.  We started the day off talking with one of our sponsors, the owner and creator of Rx Plus Plates, David. David tells us how he came up with and made this amazing life changing workout plate. Followed by a power couple unlike any other,  and uncommon beyond belief, Anthony and Alison Dissorro. Anthony being a Tactical Games OG and both being full time police officer. You don't want to miss this fun and heartfelt conversation about life as a married police couple and what it's like fighting to stay uncommon in a common world. Next, we sat down with Jeremy and Juan of Operation Enduring Warrior. Words can not express what it was like to sit across from warriors like this. This organization is so unique in what it is doing for the warrior community. We were speechless and moved to tears listening to them tell their stories of being wounded on the job and what they are doing to continue to push forward and to help others in the processes. And lastly, the Hurricane herself, Ashley Cockrell. Not just a Dean of a school, but the kind of Dean you would not want to mess with. A tactical games athlete and college football player fighting to keep police funded. Thank you to our sponsors Triarc Systems, Triple C Gun Range and RX Plus Plates for making this all possible. Go check out the links to each of their websites on our website www.theuncommonlinepodcast.comAll music from today's episode was brought to you by Nothing More. Check out www.nothingmore.net

This week, in honor of Veterans day, Ian Sparks, the co-founder of Battle Bars, a protein bar with a charitable component supporting Operation Enduring Warrior, also Anthony Ramirez, co-founder of Mainland Media, a company that is all about branding the Bronx, plus a trip up to Rockland County to the acclaimed Penguin Rep Theatre Company to speak to artistic director Joe Brancato, and entrepreneur rock star Nic Faitos from Starbright Floral Design. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wes talks with Battle Bars CEO Alex Witt about his veteran owned nutrition bar company that was founded on the battlefield and now employs veterans and veteran causes like Operation Enduring Warrior

Alex Witt is the CEO of Battle Bars, a company owned and operated by veterans in Chicago. The company specializes in handcrafted protein bars made with nutrition and taste in mind. Battle Bars is more than just a protein bar company, operated by veterans, it's also a company that is dedicated to improving the lives of fellow veterans through charity efforts and especially via a partnership with Operation Enduring Warrior.

Today Boggs gets to talk to one of the newest OCR Strong partner OCR directors, Ed Leon of Frontline OCR. Frontline is an event put on by a current and former Law Enforcement Officer. Ed recently retired from law enforcement and the other race director is still active. Ed explains why they do this race and what it means to him. Boggs and Ed talk about Amanda Sullivan and how she is such an inspiration to Ed and all people she meets. One thing a little different about this race is that is you can donate during registration for racer scholarships to allow more LEO, active/retired Military and other first responders to be able to run this race for free. Frontline is partnered with Operation Enduring Warrior and The Byron Firefighter's Association. Donations from race entries will be made to these organizations. Find Ed and Frontline here: IG Frontline OCR and Facebook, Frontline OCR https://frontlineocr.com/ WANT FREE STUFF? Do us a favor and rate us and leave a review on your favorite Podcast Platform. Screenshot it and email the review to us at BeastNetPodcast@gmail.com and we will send you a sticker. www.ocr-strong.com/ www.BeastNetPod.com Music Info: https://beastnetpod.com/music #beastnetpod #OCRBuddy #OCRStrong #OCRaddix #OCRStrong2020 #raceLOCAL --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/beastnetpod/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/beastnetpod/support

Caleb Brewer is an Army Green Beret veteran and founder of Operation Enduring Warrior's Archery program. We discuss his journey into the military, surviving an IED, physical and mental rehab, Crossfit, opium, archery and much more.

Today Mike gets a chance to talk with Jake Moore of War-X. This is not you mother's OCR. Something very different, fun, and inclusive. They work to create an atmosphere of a war-zone in their permanent OCR facility in Ohio but at the same time make sure all the Heroes from Operation enduring warrior are able to run their race. Mike and Jake talk about why they do what they do in Ohio as well as reasons for you to come out and get involved. Recently War-X facilities have become the official OEW training grounds. Sign up Here: https://www.thisiswarx.com/war-x-race-campaign/ Note from War-X: Everyone at War-X believes in supporting veterans, law enforcement, and all those who have personally sacrificed for our freedoms. We have partnered with Operation Enduring Warrior (OEW), and directly support their efforts with disabled and adaptive veterans. Operation Enduring Warrior is a 501(c)(3) non-profit 100% volunteer-run organization whose mission is to honor, empower and motivate America’s wounded military service members, enabling the lives of our Wounded Warriors to go in directions they once thought impossible. War-X is the official training site for Operation Enduring Warrior and their masked athlete team. We host several events each year to help raise public awareness and support for OWE. 100% of all revenue generated from our events directly benefit their initiatives. https://www.enduringwarrior.org/ WANT FREE STUFF? Do us a favor and rate us and leave a review on your favorite Podcast Platform. Screenshot it and email the review to us at BeastNetPodcast@gmail.com and we will send you a sticker. www.ocr-strong.com/ www.BeastNetPod.com Music Info: https://beastnetpod.com/music #beastnetpod #OCRBuddy #OCRStrong #OCRaddix #OCRStrong2020 #raceLOCAL --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/beastnetpod/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/beastnetpod/support

Earl Granville is a veteran of the Army National Guard, wounded warrior and mental health advocate. We discuss his journey into the military, overcoming injury, losing his twin brother, finding purpose, Operation Enduring Warrior, the power of mentorship, entering politics and much more.

Marcus and Mitch sit down with Chris Thorp from Operation Enduring Warrior, Task Force Sentinel.  In his former life Chris worked as a medical first responder and spent the majority of his life working as a deputy in the jail.  Chris saw a lot of emotionally and physically wounded members of law enforcement not getting what they needed.  In this episode we discuss how and why Chris dedicated his life to serving the law enforcement community and how Operation Enduring Warrior serves wounded military and law enforcement veterans.  Chris's message is more important today and ever.  For more information on Operation Enduring Warrior check out: https://www.enduringwarrior.org/

With Army Veteran, Adaptive Athlete for Operation Enduring Warrior and Spartan Race, Jonathan Lopez. Join us as he discusses how you can destroy your excuses. You can do more than you think you can! Operation Enduring Warrior (OEW) is a veteran-founded non‐profit 501(c)(3) whose mission is to honor, empower, and motivate our nation’s wounded military and law enforcement veterans through physical, mental and emotional rehabilitation. Our programs help participants overcome adversity and hardship through innovation, teamwork, and perseverance. This ultimately enables the lives of our wounded military and public service veterans to go in directions they may have once thought were impossible. To learn more, go to https://www.enduringwarrior.org/ OEW is a 100% volunteer-run organization. Donations go directly towards operational support of the organization and our various programs. The Brave and Faithful Podcast is sponsored by Fortis Et Fidelis, a brand dedicated to the brave and faithful service of our military members. To learn more about the brave and faithful, go to https://www.fortis-fidelis.com/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/fortis-et-fidelis/support

With Army National Guard Veteran, Earl Granville. Earl is a Combat Wounded Leg Amputee who brings awareness and ideas to the public about the adversity struggles in society from his personal experiences. In the summer of 2008 while on a patrol in Zormat, Afghanistan, his vehicle was hit by a roadside bomb which resulted in the amputation of his left leg through the knee. His comrades, Specialist Derek Holland of Wind Gap, Pennsylvania and Major Scott Hagerty of Stillwater, Oklahoma were killed in action. After his injury, Earl found himself competing in many sports adapting to his injury such as snow boarding, ice sled hockey, GoRuck endurance Challenges and Spartan Races. He is a Team Member for the veteran ran and owned non-profit Operation Enduring Warrior, and is the President of Partnerships of the veteran found apparel line, Oscar Mike. Both organizations have a mission to keep our disabled veterans continuing to live an active lifestyle after their respected injuries. The Brave and Faithful Podcast is sponsored by Fortis Et Fidelis, a brand dedicated to the brave and faithful service of our military members. To learn more about the brave and faithful, go to https://www.fortis-fidelis.com/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/fortis-et-fidelis/support

My next guest is a true bad ass!!!! Johnathan is living the dream, traveling the country in a camper with his sons and working closely with Operation Enduring Warrior. In this episode Johnathan opens up about some really dark times in his life and how he was able to recover. Without a doubt, defines a badass.

At 17 Jonathan joined the United States Army. He attended Airborne school and the Ranger Indoctrination Program. He became part of a sniper unit with the first infantry division. He deployed to Europe after basic training. Once there he attended Belgium Commando School and SFAS, Special Forces Assessment and selection. At 20 years old, while stationed in Germany, he was hit by a drunk driver, his injuries were so severe that his left arm had to be amputated and he was told by doctors he may never walk again. Shortly after, he was honorably discharged from the US Army. He felt out of place in his new civilian life and had a hard time identifying with other wounded veterans, who were combat wounded. And after quite some time overcoming his demons, he found himself on a new journey. He became involved in outdoor training activities that consisted of kayaking, diving, cave exploration and much more. In 2015, along with his service dog Zoe, he began participating in Obstacle Course Races for his own physical and mental growth. Since then he has completed numerous Spartan races, mud runs and rucks. He volunteers with Operation Enduring Warrior a veteran run organization, that helps wounded veterans obtain their physical goals and overcome their challenges. He also volunteers at Homestead Air Reserve Base, helping veterans and their families transition into the civilian world with benefits and healthcare services. He also volunteers with Achilles Freedom Team and the Miami VA. He has become an advocate for eliminating opioid dependence in the military and finding alternative ways to help overcome depression and PTSD. He lives by the motto “DIE FIRST, THEN QUIT!”

Born and raised in Texas, Guadalupe Wally Corona has been as Explosives Ordinance Disposal Technician for the United States Air Force for the past ten years. He has deployed four times overseas. He considers the EOD career to be the best job in the world and can’t imagine doing anything else. In April 2011, while conducting a dismounted patrol in Afghanistan, Wally was in very close proximity to an IED detonation, which resulted in multiple physical and emotional injuries. Wally has deployed two additional times despite his injuries. His wife, Lauren, recently gave birth to their first child, Aurora. Having grown up participating in various outdoor activities in Texas, Wally recently gave a TEDx talk which will be release shortly. Wally is very excited for the opportunity to once again be active with the help of Operation Enduring Warrior. We are honored to have you on Marketer Brothers

Christopher Wolff has an amazing story. Here is a summary in his words On September 11, 2001 I was in NYC where I missed my ferry which was supposed to take me across the harbor to have breakfast inside the windows of the world at the top of the World Trade Center. This day was reason I enlisted in the Air Force. During my 6th deployment, my aircraft that was flying over Afghanistan underwent an RPG attack that it shouldn’t have survived from. But it did and I returned home safely and intact. Upon returning home, the Air Force required us to receive our annual flu shot. The vaccine paralyzed me from the neck down. I was a C4 quadriplegic for 2 years. It has been 7 years since the beginning of my paralysis and I have worked tirelessly to overcome my obstacles and am now a T12 Paraplegic with enough motor function in my upper legs to be able to walk with forearm crutches. I started working out at the Adaptive Training Foundation in January of 2016 and I have gained the ability to walk further distances. On October 29th, 2017 I competed with my Adaptive Training Foundation Team and we completed a Spartan Sprint in 4:30. That was the longest distance to date that I have walked (Which was over 1 mile). I’m looking forward to many more obstacle courses and physical challenges. Chris just completed his Spartan Trifecta with The help of @Operation Enduring Warrior. It as an honor to have you on our show Chris

There are many adversities we face in life. Some of outward-facing while many are scars we carry on the insides of our hearts. Today's guest can speak to both. Jonathan Lopez is an Army Infantry veteran + member of Operation Enduring Warrior (OEW). OEW is a veteran-founded non‐profit whose mission is to honor, empower, and motivate our nation’s wounded military and law enforcement veterans through physical, mental and emotional rehabilitation. Jonathan joins us for a raw, emotional and honest conversation about serving our country, learning how to accept unexpected circumstances + challenges in life and inspiring others to do the same. (Thank you to Live Inspired community member Martina for sharing her special relationship Jonathan, his connection her late son Thomas + the work OEW is doing in our communities. Share your guest recommendations with us at podcast@johnolearyinspires.com) SHOW NOTES: According to the 2019 National Veteran Suicide Prevention Annual Report, more than 16 United States veterans die by suicide every day. At 17 years old, Jonathan joined the Army seeking brotherhood + community, something that was lacking in his life. During Special Forces Training, Jonathan realized the community he always sought was already in the barracks + quit. Days later, Jonathan was involved with a head-on motorcycle accident that resulted in 17 fractures in his left leg, broke every rib on his left side + the amputation of his left arm. Finding peace: "Not too long ago, I let go. It was one of the most liberating things."  Jonathan's focus + determination on rehabilitating his leg helped him cope with the loss of his arm. Unleashing a monster: While rehabilitating his leg, Jonathan became addicted to opioids, which eventually led to a suicide attempt. "Figuring out how to do things with one hand is not that complicated. Mental rehabilitation is hard." Redemption: During induction to Operation Enduring Warrior's Masked Athlete Team, Jonathan's mentor Jeff Farmer presented an opportunity for redemption.   "Face your obstacles, smile + get it over with." Jonathan attempted suicide not wanting his children to grow up with a "deadbeat father". Today, he's choosing to live because of his kids. Learn more about Operation Enduring Warrior here. If you or someone you know needs help, please call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255). Other Live Inspired Podcast guests have shared about suicide prevention + awareness. Kevin Hines speaks of overcoming his "brain pain" + thriving in spite of mental illness on ep. 164.  Dese'Rae Stage speaks about sharing stories of other suicide attempt survivors on ep. 156.  Dennis Gillan discusses the loss of two brothers to suicide on ep. 46.  JONATHAN LOPEZ'S LIVE INSPIRED 7 1. What is the best book you’ve ever read? Raising Men: Lessons Navy SEALs Learned from Their Training and Taught to Their Sons by Dina Santorelli and Eric Davis. 2. What is a characteristic or trait that you possessed as a child that you wish you still exhibited today? I was never afraid of the unknown. 3. Your house is on fire, all living things and people are out. You have the opportunity to run in and grab one item. What would it be? Nothing. Part of my evolution in life has to become a minimalist, be purer and not be attached to anything. 4. You are sitting on a bench overlooking a gorgeous beach. You have the opportunity to have a long conversation with anyone living or dead. Who would it be? My grandmother. 5. What is the best advice you’ve ever received? My grandmother taught me to plant a tree, write a book and have children. My friend Scott encourages me to leave my footprints to guide others. 6. What advice would you give your 20-year-old self? Nothing. It would change where I am today. 7. It’s been said that all great people can have their lives summed up in one sentence. How do you want yours to read? Die first, then quit.  *** Did you enjoy today's episode? Share it with your friends! Then subscribe, rate + review on Apple Podcasts. Live Inspired with John daily on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, LinkedIn, Pinterest, Instagram + get his Monday Motivation email.  

Move Forward - Tyler Rich   Today we hang out with athlete Tyler Rich who describes himself as a veteran advocate, adaptive athlete, Operation Enduring Warrior OCA, and professional stunt gimp on a closed course!  He’s a character for sure.   We discuss, -Tyler Rich’s adaptive story, -competing in Obstacle Course Races (OCR), -the importance of orgs like Oscar Mike and Operation Enduring Warrior (OEW) and how you can get involved, -and maintaining the drive to keep pressing forward no matter the challenges and not offering a bundle of excuses.   You can find Tyler Rich using the links below, https://www.facebook.com/palsywarrior/ https://www.instagram.com/capnty/   Find Operation Enduring Warrior (OEW), here https://www.enduringwarrior.org Find Oscar Mike here, https://www.oscarmike.org Find Be More Adaptive here, https://www.bemoreadaptive.org   More about Tyler Rich On June 24th, 2017 my life changed forever. That was the day I ran my first obstacle course race. 3.2 miles, 20 obstacles. Through grit, determination, and with the help of everyone from Operation Enduring Warrior, I was able to walk, wheel, crawl, and drag myself through the course. Before I knew it I'd completed a five miler, and shortly thereafter an eight mile ruck, with a Spartan Race and a 20 mile ruck in my sights. At the end of the day, the biggest obstacle to your own success is the one sitting between your ears.   Some of the personalities mentioned in this episode include, Caitlin Conner https://www.instagram.com/caitlin.andherlegnamed.rex/ Jeremy Ogle https://www.instagram.com/armsolo_/ Jonathon Lopez https://www.instagram.com/lopez.oew/   Move Forward - Tyler Rich 044   This episode is brought to you by Living Adaptive with Scott Davidson.   Find Living Adaptive at, www.livingadaptive.comfor more information. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/living_adaptive/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/livingadaptive/

In this Episode, Myriah and Jerry sit down with Chris Thorp. Hear how an event that he was involved in over a decade ago led to his work with Operation Enduring Warrior.  For more information on Operation Enduring Warrior and the work Chris does, visit the website: www.EnduringWarrior.org   --  To stay up to date with Myriah & Jerry, be sure to subscribe to the podcast and follow People Doing Good on social media:  Facebook, Twitter & Instagram: @1GoodPodcast Email: PeopleDoingGoodPodcast@Gmail.com Thanks to our sponsor: www.Shoes4Kidz.com This Podcast is Produced & Edited by Go-To Productions

Pete Tanzilli, a police officer shot in left hip in the line of duty, faced chronic physical issues from the incident, he speaks with us just before taking on his first Spartan Race with the Task Force Sentinel / OEW team. Chris Thorp has served in many uniforms, from EMT to Police Officer. As a public servant he’s had to deal with many tragic and difficult situations. In a small gesture of gratitude he created a patch to say thank you, that small gesture lead the way to Task Force Sentinel - the law enforcement branch of Operation Enduring Warrior. Learn to take on an attitude of gratitude and always help to inspire others - no matter your situation. LESSONS Take control of your situation Extend gratitude to public servants Take one step at a time & keep stepping Reach out- knock on a door Be an inspiration to others LINKS https://www.enduringwarrior.org/ TIME STAMPS 0:00 Charlie Brenneman, Col. Nye, Doctor Johnny & Sefra introduce the interview 1:30 interview begins with Colonel Nye and Chris Thorp at West Point 3:30 How people treat you can depend on your uniform 4:30 a patch to thank you 6:15 Operation Enduring Warrior - earning your mask 10:00 take that one more step when it seems impossible 13:00 dealing with the daily traumas of service in family life 15:07 Marion introduces “Spartan Trail Talk” with Charlie Engle & Luis Escobar https://apple.co/2IlA9k3 16:30 Running Bad Water & secrets of hydration… 19:45 Interview returns with Pete Tanzilli before his first Spartan Race 21:15 inspiring & motivating others in their recovery 24:00 Charlie Brenneman, Col. Nye, Doctor Johnny & Sefra discuss what they learned SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpShow YouTube: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpYT Google Play: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpPlay FOLLOW SPARTAN UP: Spartan Up on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/spartanuppodcast/ Spartan Up on Twitter https://twitter.com/SpartanUpPod CREDITS: Producer – Marion Abrams, Madmotion, llc. Hosts: Johnny Waite, Sefra Alexandra, Colonel Nye & guest host Charlie Brenneman Synopsis – Sefra Alexandra Production Assistant - Andrea Hagarty © 2019 Spartan

Earl Granville is a retired Army Staff Sergeant. He served in the Pennsylvania Army National Guard as an Infantryman, enlisting in 2001 and deploying to Bosnia, Iraq, and Afghanistan. He lost part of his leg when a roadside bomb struck his vehicle in eastern Afghanistan in 2008. He is a Team Member for the veteran run and owned non-profit Operation Enduring Warrior, is pursuing his bachelors degree in counseling, and also speaks publicly about the importance of finding help in battling mental adversity after the passing of his twin brother, Staff Sergeant Joseph Granville, who took his own life December of 2010 while still on Active Duty.

Operation Enduring Warrior is a group of veteran and law Enforcement volunteers who take wounded warriors through Spartan races, skydiving and other activities, restoring their physical and mental confidence. I ran a Spartan Super with OEW and Federal Agent Drew Stokes, who has shot in the line of duty a year prior. We sat down after the race to discuss their program, Drew's experience, overcoming injury, finding a tribe and much more.

A native of Birmingham, Alabama, Sergeant Noah Galloway was assigned to the 1st of the 502nd Infantry of the 101st Airborne Division out of Fort Campbell, Kentucky during Operation Iraqi Freedom. Just three months in to his second tour of duty, he experienced a life changing injury. On December 19, 2005, Galloway lost his left arm above the elbow and left leg above the knee in an Improvised Explosive Device attack. Now a fitness expert and motivational speaker, Galloway doesn’t take excuses from his clients, fans and followers – and finds ways to get things done. He continues to compete, participating in adventure races around the country, such as Tough Mudder, Spartan events, fitness competitions plus numerous 5Ks, 10Ks and marathons. A sought after public speaker, Galloway travels the country sharing his story, encouraging and motivating others to offer no excuses. From elementary school assemblies to veterans organizations to corporate sales meetings, Galloway’s enthusiasm for life and his passion for helping others brings a unique perspective to gatherings. Most recently, Galloway lead his team to victory on FOX’s new hit series American Grit, where teams were tested with various military challenges. He also took third place in Season 20 of ABC’s hit series, Dancing with The Stars. Following his appearance on the November cover of Men’s Health Magazine, he was named the publication’s 2014 Ultimate Guy. Adding to the list, Galloway released his first book a memoir; Living with No Excuses the Remarkable Rebirth of an American Soldier. He’s also been a guest on numerous national talk shows including Ellen and The Today Show. Galloway recently created the No Excuses Charitable Fund, which raises money and awareness for organizations that mean the most to him, including Operation Enduring Warrior and No Barriers USA. In this episode we dive into: How the events of 9/11 transformed Noah from wanting nothing to do with the military to enlisting in the armed forces in less than 24 hours. The “Triangle of death” and the events in Southwest Baghdad that led to the explosive device attack on Noah's humvee and the loss of his arm and leg. Noah's struggle with the loss of his identity after his injury, and the depression that followed and how he turned his life around. What drove Noah to get back into fitness, start a business, and redefine his purpose. The impact that social media has had on veterans and how it has given them the ability to share their stories and connect with others that might be experiencing similar struggles. How Noah landed on Dancing with the Stars and the lessons he learned from diving into an area in which he had almost no experience. The greatest physical challenges that Noah has learned to overcome following his injuries. His struggle with perfectionism and how he’s dealt with this mental block. Why the relationship with his children comes before everything else in his life, including work and fame. The daily habits that keep Noah mentally learning and physically pushing boundaries. www.brenttieri.com

Obstacle course racing expert and race organizer of Hardship Hill, Chris "Tank" DeFranco, sits down with Dr. John-Mark to discuss the local obstacle race coming up, Hardship Hill. The second half of the episode we discuss F3, the fitness organization that is sponsoring Hardship Hill. Are you interested in participating in a local obstacle course race? Is Hardship Hill the race for you? Listen to the episode to find out: How Hardship Hill encourages teamwork in a unique set-up? What is different about Hardship Hill compared to other mud run type events. Insiders tips for the obstacles in the Hardship Hill race ? Operation Enduring Warrior, all proceeds from the race goes to this neat organization. Find out what is so special about Operation Enduring Warrior? Find out about F3, and FiA a free local men's and women's boot-camp style workout group with locations all around town. And much more...   If you're listening to this episode in March or April, be sure to register for the injury screen sponsored by Simply Physio. This injury screen is a 30 minute assessment and treatment for $30- helping to raise money for Operation Enduring Warrior- all money raised will go to this organization. Only available for the first 10 who register.  For more details and/ or to register CLICK HERE    

An adaptive professional athlete, veteran,and Adaptive Athletes Liaison for Operation Enduring Warrior he has been “Lopezing” friends, comrades and racers sparking their passion and fortitude to conquer the obstacles of life and on the course - over walls, up the ropes and on extended endurance challenges, all with one arm and a ceaseless smile on his face. The excuse destroyer knows you can do more than you think you can! In this interview Lopez gets honest about the difficulties he faced, even considering suicide at one point, and how he found the passion to get others moving. Lessons: • You decide how you define yourself
 • It’s important to clearly define your mission  
 • No matter what, just keep walking 
 • Make someone’s day better, be a “spark” in their life
 • Always put things in perspective 
 • Learn what hard work actually means 
 • Love the fear of a new direction 
 • Use what bothers you as fuel 
 • Your story is not who you were, but who you are and want to BECOME 
 • Be better today then you were yesterday 
 • Don’t be afraid of the “hurt”
 LINKS: Spartan Elite Para Heat https://www.spartan.com/en/race/detail/4011/overview?filter=para Operation Enduring Warrior https://www.enduringwarrior.org/ Jonathan Lopez https://www.instagram.com/lopez.oew/ Spartan Agoge https://www.spartan.com/en/race/endurance-events/endurance-events-overview?article=29031 This episode of “Spartan Up!”  is sponsored by Athletic Greens.  Get 20 travel packs free when you order at https://athleticgreens.com/spartan Time Stamps: 0:00 host intro 0:33 Athletic Greens special offer 1:00 interview begins 1:40 does injury define you? 3:00 don’t take no for an answer 4:00 what is your mission? 6:00 inspiring strangers 7:40 athletic greens break 11:50 Elite Spartan Para Race info 12:27 interview continues 13:55 turning what bothers you into fuel 14:14 attempted suicide 15:00 you story as who you want to become 16:00 Spartan’s contribution to the adapted athlete community 17:45 Obstacle course racing as confidence building courses 19:00 Sefra, Angle, Johnny & Joe discuss the interview 24:15 Athletic Greens close SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpShow YouTube: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpYT Google Play: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpPlay FOLLOW SPARTAN UP: Spartan Up on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/spartanuppodcast/ Spartan Up on Twitter https://twitter.com/SpartanUpPod CREDITS: Producer – Marion Abrams, Madmotion, llc. Hosts: Joe De Sena with Johnny Waite, Sefra Alexandra, and Col. Tim Nye. Synopsis – Sefra Alexandra Production Assistant - Andrea Hagarty © 2018 Spartan

BASE Life Podcast Episode #31 Down For Fifty,  Annette and Joel give Brian, Randy and Ben an update on their 50 State Skydiving Roadtrip Fundraiser for Operation Enduring Warrior!  If you're thinking about giving that Van Life a try, don't skip this episode!  Annette and Joel tell the boys all about the unexpected stuff that has happened on their adventure, that you never see in those picture perfect instagram posts :P  There's still time to support their mission!  Check out Down For 50 and Operation Enduring Warrior Give us some feedback below!  If you have topics you want us to cover or recommendations to improve the show, hit us up! BASE Life on Instagram BASE Life on Facebook Email Us! Valley BASE Gear Horner Pub

BASE Life Podcast Episode #25 - Brian, Randy and Ben give Annette O'Neil and Joel Strickland a call during their roadtrip fundraiser for Operation Enduring Warrior to help raise awareness for an amazing cause.  Annette's article in The Parachutist Magazine (More Than the Sum of Its Jumps) was the impotus for this conversation, but it was also an opportunity for sky family to catch up and spread some love. Operation Enduring Warrior (OEW) is a veteran-founded non‐profit 501(c)(3) whose mission is to honor, empower, and motivate our nation's wounded veterans through a physical, mental and emotional rehabilitation. Their programs help participants overcome adversity and hardship through innovation, teamwork, and perseverance. This ultimately enables the lives of wounded veterans to go in directions they may have once thought were impossible. OEW is a 100% volunteer-run organization. Donations go directly towards operational support of the organization and their various programs. OEW YouTube Channel Travis Manion Foundation Skydiving Angels Jump for the Rose Other Links and Mentions: 4 Hour Work Week Melvin Brewing  Give us some feedback below!  If you have topics you want us to cover or recommendations to improve the show, hit us up! BASE Life on Instagram BASE Life on Facebook Email Us! Valley BASE Gear

Retired Army Sergeant Noah Galloway was assigned to the 1st of the 502nd Infantry of the 101st Airborne Division out of Fort Campbell, Kentucky during Operation Iraqi Freedom. In December 2005, on his second tour of duty, he suffered the loss of his left arm above the elbow and left leg above the knee in an Improvised Explosive Device attack. Through a long recovery process, Galloway battled serious depression and won by focusing on fitness and family. Now a fitness expert and television personality, Galloway doesn’t take excuses from his clients, fans, or followers. A highly sought after public speaker, Galloway travels the world sharing his story, encouraging and motivating others to offer no excuses. In 2014, Galloway was the first veteran and amputee to grace the cover of Men’s Health Magazine as the Ultimate Guy. He has been seen on many television programs, most notably as the third place winner on Season 20 of ABC’s Dancing with the Stars, and the first season of FOX’s American Grit, where he led his team to victory. In 2016, Galloway released his first book. Living with No Excuses: The Remarkable Rebirth of an American Soldier. A firm believer in giving back to those in need, Galloway created the No Excuses Charitable Fund, which raises money and awareness for organizations that mean the most to him, including Operation Enduring Warrior and No Barriers. Find out more at www.noahgalloway.com For more information about ManTalks or to join a ManTalks Mastermind: Click Here Subscribe on Apple Podcasts | Stitcher Radio | Android For more episodes visit us at ManTalks.com Facebook | Instagram | Twitter Did you enjoy the podcast?If so please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or Stitcher. It helps our podcast get into the ears of new listeners, which expands the ManTalks Community!   Thank You to the Team:Editing & Mixing by: Aaron Johnson

Just move! That’s the bottom line for these three members of Oscar Mike and Operation Enduring Warrior, both organizations designed to get wounded veterans on the move! “Oscar Mike” means “on the move” in military parlance. These three adaptive Spartans, Jonathan Lopez, Noah Currier, and Earl Granville, have sought out the race as a way of eradicating any perception that they are victims. They are, instead, comrades in the human wide struggle to help one another excel at life. According to one of the athletes the greatest thing he witnessed during the race was not the elite athletes crushing the course or even adaptive athletes and veterans doing the improbable; it was seeing someone fall down face first and be picked up by his teammates, showing that Spartans fall, bleed and find the strength to go on, “just like us.” Lessons: 1. Seek out the obstacle, the struggle, for the valuable lessons it can teach you.
 2. More or less visibly, we’re all adapting to and trying to overcome something.
 3. Accomplishment and happiness can be dependent on finding a strong community. 
 Links: Oscar Mike https://www.oscarmike.org/ Operation Enduring Warrior OEW https://www.enduringwarrior.org/ This episode is brought to you by FOUR SIGMATIC. Join the mushroom coffee revolution and save 15% using promo code SPARTAN https://foursigmatic.com/spartan   SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpShow YouTube: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpYT Google Play: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpPlay   FOLLOW SPARTAN UP: Spartan Up on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/spartanuppodcast/ Spartan Up on Twitter https://twitter.com/SpartanUpPod   CREDITS: Producer – Marion Abrams, Madmotion, llc. Hosts: Joe De Sena with Johnny Waite, Sefra Alexandra, and Col. Tim Nye. Synopsis – Matt Baatz © 2018 Spartan

Our time and energy are the most precious things we can give to another human. - Earl Granville Operation Enduring Warrior is a 100% volunteer-based organization composed of current and former members of the military, family members, and patriotic citizens who wish to give back to our nation’s wounded veterans. Their program helps participants overcome adversity and hardship through innovation, teamwork, and perseverance. JOIN THE FACEBOOK GROUP | REVIEW THIS PODCAST Join us on Wellness Force Radio 138 as we talk with Jonathan Lopez and Earl Granville, both military veterans and amputees, who are members of Operation Enduring Warrior and have a mission to help our wounded soldiers live life to the fullest.   Links From Today's Show: Operation Enduring Warrior: Website Facebook Twitter YouTube Instagram Jonathan Lopez: Facebook Instagram Earl Granville Facebook Twitter Spartan Race Inc. Obstacle Course Races United States Army Special Forces selection and training Spartan Ultimate Team Challenge - NBC.com Unbeatable Mind - Mental Toughness Training by Mark Divine Spartan Honor Series Nick "The Raging Panda" Koulchar Jonathan's Rope Climb Video Oscar Mike Fort Benning Fort Carson West Point Fort Campbell Fort Knox Listen To Episode 138 as Jonathan and Earl Uncover: Why 100% of efforts for OEW are volunteer-based How OEW is fostering the lost connection and lack of comradery that affects many of our veterans after the military The emotional healing our soldiers go through after suffering injuries How Jonathan and Earl are motivating our wounded veterans to live an active lifestyle Developing a purpose that's bigger than yourself How giving our time and energy to others can help us create a fulfilling life Finding a sense of community and connection How to mentally navigate the 32-mile Spartan Ultra-Beast course The deeper motivation we receive when helping our fellow brothers and sisters Learning to adapt to life's challenges and meet our goals in different ways How we can tap into the fuel, fire, and motivation to rise out of the darkest moments in life Ways to shift perspective and pull ourselves out of the victim mentality How to recover and move forward in life after suffering a tremendous loss The impact we feel from helping others who have nothing to give in return Power Quotes from Jonathan and Earl   "We need local communities to come together and support our country's veterans." - Jonathan Lopez "I realized that playing the victim wouldn't get me anywhere. I had to get back out there and live my life." - Earl Granville "Each step forward is another step closer to the finish line." - Earl Granville "Life will never go 100% according to plan. We must be able to adapt and overcome." - Earl Granville "Die first, then quit." - Jonathan Lopez "This obstacle is more than just a 6-foot wall. It's an obstacle for someone who was laying in a hospital bed being told they would never walk again." - Jonathan Lopez "Our time and energy are the most precious things we can give to another human." - Earl Granville "Operation Enduring Warrior fosters the comradery many veterans lose after removing their uniform." - Jonathan Lopez About Operation Enduring Warrior Operation Enduring Warrior is a 100% volunteer organization composed of current and former members of the military, family members, and patriotic citizens who wish to give back to our nation’s wounded veterans. The team members who don the mask are members of the Masked Athlete Team (MAT).  These members have gone through a rigorous selection process known as Warrior INDOC. This in-depth process is composed of several phases of personal, professional and physical analysis, fundraising abilities, and teamwork assessment. The final phase is a 48-hour physical and mental endurance component during which candidates complete a series of challenges under the close supervision of selected team members. Candidates who successfully complete this stage may then be invited to join the ranks of the Team. Completion rate from start to finish is often times less than 20%. We also rely heavily on our OEW Community Ambassadors (OCAs). These are selfless men and women who have chosen to take up the banner of our cause to honor, empower and motivate wounded veterans.  They accomplish this by fundraising on behalf of the team, arranging social events, and participating in a wide variety of athletic events in our branded gear (gas masks not allowed). Often these athletes will run alongside the MAT at events. The OCA members are invaluable to the success of our mission. Become an OEW Community Ambassador (OCA) Our Community Ambassadors (OCAs) are volunteer supporters who wish to assist in raising awareness and donations for OEW through spreading the word, participating in local community events wearing OEW branded gear, and promoting our cause through social media outlets. The OCA program was established to give everyone across the country the opportunity to personally support our nation’s wounded service members and their families. While only our Masked Athlete Team assist our wounded veterans at athletic events, all of our OCAs can assist in the community! Whether you are participating in your first event, or are a seasoned athlete, or are acting as a volunteer in one of many ways, your efforts can make a difference in the quality of life for our wounded service members! Check our Facebook page for updates and events where the OEW Team calls all existing and aspiring Community Ambassadors to join us in our mission to, “Honor, Empower and Motivate” our nation’s wounded service members. Click here to Join the OCA Community! Join The Operation Enduring Warrior Team If you would like to sign up as an OCA, please visit enduringwarrior.kintera.org and click on Community Ambassador Registration. Once you are registered as an OEW Community Ambassador, you are eligible to join our closed Facebook OCA group. Please email info@enduringwarrior.org for further instructions on how to join. About Jonathan Lopez Previous to 2000, Jonathan was a highly-motivated infantry soldier on a successful career trajectory. He had completed Airborne training, the Ranger Indoctrination program and trained abroad with the Belgium Commandos. He deployed with the first infantry division and had just attended Special Forces Assessment and Selection – when the universe decided it had other plans for him. While he does not have much in the way of actual memory of the accident itself, he was told that he had been hit by a drunk driver while on his motorcycle. He has a vague memory of laying on the pavement, a helicopter, doctors speaking in German desperately working on him and the plane ride leading to his arrival at Walter Reed Army Medical Center in Washington DC. He was told he had suffered multiple injuries, including the loss and subsequent amputation of his left arm. Jonathan was subjected to many surgeries the first couple of months to replace his tibia and femur with titanium rods and multiple bone grafts. The loss of his arm was overshadowed by the overwhelming concern of never being able to walk again. Jonathan Lopez was honorably discharged from the U.S. Army in 2001 following the amputation of his left arm. But having one arm hasn't stopped Lopez from competing in Spartan races and even climbing a 30-foot rope. With the help of Operation Enduring Warrior, a veterans charity that helps "facilitate the physical, mental and emotional rehabilitation of our nation's wounded service," Lopez has been able to participate in Spartan races, even in spite of his disability. About Earl Granville A nine-year veteran of the Pennsylvania Army National Guard as an infantryman, Granville served in support of Operation Joint Forge in Bosnia, Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan. In the summer of 2008, while on patrol in Zormat, Afghanistan, his vehicle was hit by a roadside bomb, resulting in the amputation of his left leg through his knee. His comrades, Specialist Derek Holland, of Wind Gap, Pennsylvania, and Major Scott Haggerty, of Stillwater, Oklahoma, were killed in action. In December 2010, Granville suffered the loss of his twin brother, Staff Sergeant Joseph Granville, who took his own life. Today, Granville speaks publicly about the importance of finding professional help when coping with mental distress, particularly for members of the military who have served in combat. In addition to speaking engagements, Granville competes in adaptive sports, including monoski, sled hockey and in GoRuck Endurance Challenges and Spartan Races. He has competed in numerous marathons across the county on a hand bicycle, including the Marine Corps Marathon and races in Boston, Detroit, Chicago and New York. He ran two half marathons alongside Operation Enduring Warrior is a finisher of the 2016 Bataan Death Memorial March; and completed the Spartan Agoge, a 60-hour endurance event. He is a team member of Operation Enduring Warrior, a non-profit organization managed by veterans, and he is the lead ambassador of Oscar Mike, an American-made apparel company founded by veterans. 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You'll hear particular phrases and ideas over and over in this episode: Battling adversity together. Having a purpose bigger than yourself. Finding a passion. A sense of community. The specifics are awe-inspiring. Jonathan Lopez and Earl Granville, both military veterans and amputees, are members of Operation Enduring Warrior, which supports wounded veterans tackling challenges of their choosing. In this case, it was the next day's Spartan Race. You'll never discover anything more humbling or inspiring than the work these guys do.

The Total Tutor Neil Haley will interview NOAH GALLOWAY Author LIVING WITH NO EXCUSES. The Army veteran is best known from ABC's hit series Dancing with The Stars where he took third place in Season 20 of the popular dance competition. A native of Birmingham, Alabama, Sergeant Noah Galloway, a Purple Heart Recipient, served in Operation Iraqi Freedom. Noah experienced a life changing injury and lost his left arm above the elbow and left leg above the knee in an improvised explosive device attack.  Noah overcame his disability and dedicated his life to empowering fellow veterans through fitness and motivational speaking. Galloway started the No Excuses Charitable Fund, which raises money and awareness for wounded veterans, and works with charities like Operation Enduring Warrior and Homes for Our Troops, a group that builds handicap accessible “smart homes” for wounded. Noah continues to compete, participating in adventure races around the country, such as ToughMudder, Spartan events, Crossfit competitions plus numerous 5K and 10K races. Noah is a sought after public speaker traveling across the country sharing his story, encouraging and motivating others.    Noah starred as one of the mentors on FOX's new hit reality show, American Grit which is a military-inspired TV competition series that feature's sixteen of the country's toughest men and women as they participate in variety of military-grade andsurvival-themed challenges. The show is hosted by WWE start John Cena. Noah's next project is his upcoming memoir Living with No Excuses which sheds light into his personal life and how he overcame his injury during Operation Iraqi Freedom. The book will be released by Hachette book Group on August 23rd, 2016.  

Episode 155 - A true pioneer and visionary of the running industry, Jeff founded the first specialty running store, has written 29 books, and trained hundreds of thousands of runners using his run/walk methods. Jeff sat down with Matt, and gave him advice on hamstring issues as he, himself has not had a running injury in 37 years. Jeff also discussing his latest breakthroughs about mental training, shares his opinion on the latest running fads, and much more. Today's show is sponsored by: Mad Anthony Mud Run - 5th year for this awesome Winter obstacle race to take place Feb 27, 2016.   Show Note Buy Jeff's books Jeff's running schedule Indoc Fundraiser from Operation Enduring Warrior