Podcasts about PTG

Marcello Margott & Tyler Harmon break down the NXL Cincinnati Layout live for the GOAT's. Tune in to hear their thoughts on how the field will play and where to find all the action this weekend in Ohio. JOIN THE DISCORD:https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=34554029SHOW SPONSORS:https://www.lonewolfpaintball.com/Support the showJoin the PTG community by clicking the orange

Jacob Sebaugh is a professional paintball player for PB FIT and Doctor of Internal Medicine. Balancing two highly demanding professions at an elite level, Jacob discusses strategy for managing both professions. He is also the 2025 Rookie Of The Year.JOIN THE DISCORD:https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=34554029SHOW SPONSORS:https://www.lonewolfpaintball.com/Support the showJoin the PTG community by clicking the orange

Evan Middleton is a 16 year old professional paintball player for Los Angeles Collision and upcoming Superstar. He is currently the Team USA 19's captain and already has 7 Team USA gold medals. The kids work ethic is second to none and he's one of the most humble players in the game. JOIN THE DISCORD:https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=34554029SHOW SPONSORS:https://www.lonewolfpaintball.com/Support the showJoin the PTG community by clicking the orange

Mike Hinman is the owner of the WCPPL, USXBL Texas & Florida, he is also the head coach of LA Collision. Coming off the biggest WCPPL event ever and a great performance at the NXL Dover, Mike drops knowledge as usual. JOIN THE DISCORD:https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=34554029SHOW SPONSORS:https://www.lonewolfpaintball.com/Support the showJoin the PTG community by clicking the orange

In this episode of Marrow Masters, Peggy Burkhard talks with caregiver Ashlee Cramer about what caregiving really looks like during cancer, bone marrow transplant, and survivorship. Ashlee shares the story of her son Michael, who was diagnosed in 2020 with hepatosplenic T-cell lymphoma. Their family had already lived through cancer once before, when Ashlee's husband Patrice was diagnosed with large B-cell lymphoma in 2014 and later died at home in hospice, surrounded by his family. Ashlee explains that caregiving is often misunderstood. Caregivers are not saints who always feel strong, positive, or ready. Many are scared, exhausted, grieving, and trying to manage jobs, children, finances, appointments, medications, and the emotional weight of watching someone they love suffer. She says caregivers often feel pressure to do everything alone, but that pressure can lead to burnout and isolation. The conversation focuses on the reality that caregiving is not always temporary or predictable. For Michael, treatment moved quickly from diagnosis to hospitalization to transplant. He received a stem cell transplant from an anonymous donor, went into remission, and then developed serious complications, including engraftment syndrome, acute graft versus host disease (GVHD) , and chronic GVHD. Ashlee says Michael is a miracle, and while GVHD remains part of his life, the key word is living. Ashlee also talks about mental health for caregivers. She names anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), burnout, and loneliness as common experiences. She points out that many cancer centers offer support for patients, but caregivers often have to search for help on their own. Support groups, virtual programs, and caregiver resources can make a major difference because connection helps people feel less alone. A central message of the episode is that caregivers need care too. Ashlee encourages caregivers to take small pockets of peace when they cannot take a full day away. A shower, a breathwork practice, a walk outside, a cup of coffee, or a short hug from another caregiver can help. She also reminds caregivers to accept help. A meal train, a friend waiting in the hospital lobby, or someone offering a few minutes of support can ease the load. The episode ends with hope. Ashlee talks about post-traumatic growth, or PTG, and the idea that people do not have to bounce back to who they were before trauma. They can bounce forward. Michael and Ashlee continue to advocate, share their story through their podcast Michael and Mom Talk Cancer, and remind other caregivers that they are not alone. Thanks to this season's sponsors, Incyte and Sanofi. (00:00 Intro (04:05) Misconceptions about caregiving and why caregivers are not saints (05:30) Why caregivers should not be expected to do everything alone (07:00) The pressure to “stay strong” and how it can isolate caregivers (09:49) The reality of caregiving and how much it affects mental health (12:03) Work, family, sacrifice, and the myth of balance (16:40) Caregiver anxiety, depression, PTSD, burnout, and the need for support (20:40) Finding small “pockets of peace” when a full break is impossible (23:10) What Ashlee wishes she knew earlier about speaking up and asking questions (24:59) Why accepting help matters and how a meal train supported her family (34:09) Post-traumatic growth and the idea of bouncing forward instead of bouncing back National Bone Marrow Transplant Link - (800) LINK-BMT, or (800) 546-5268.nbmtLINK Website: https://www.nbmtlink.org/Check out our valued nbmtLINK resource books, some for sale, some free as downloadable, https://www.nbmtlink.org/shop/nbmtLINK Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/nbmtLINKFollow the nbmtLINK on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/nbmtlink/The nbmtLINK YouTube Page can be found by clicking here.This content is provided for informational purposes only and is not intended to substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. It is crucial to consult directly with a qualified healthcare professional regarding any medical conditions, treatment options, or other health concerns.The views and opinions expressed by the speakers are their own and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the nbmtLINK. Unless otherwise stated in an official policy, the nbmtLINK does not endorse any specific treatments, products, or services mentioned by the speakers. Reliance on any information provided is solely at your own risk.The Marrow Masters Podcast is produced by JAG Podcast Productions: https://jagpodcastproductions.com/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Keith Brown is a professional paintball player for Tampa Bay Damage and the Finals MVP from the NXL Dover City Open. One of the most electric attackers in the game joins us to talk about how he prepares to go into tournaments both physically and mentally. JOIN THE DISCORD:https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=34554029SHOW SPONSORS:https://www.lonewolfpaintball.com/Support the showJoin the PTG community by clicking the orange

What happens when sex addiction or porn addiction shatters a relationship—and how can healing begin?In this powerful conversation, Dr. Greg Miller, Debbie Laaser, and Tammy Gustafson explore the reality of betrayal trauma, the impact on partners, and the path toward marriage recovery. Drawing from her book Broken to Brave, Tammy shares her personal journey from devastation to healing, offering hope for those navigating the aftermath of addiction.Discover how understanding trauma, engaging your healing process, and embracing posttraumatic growth (PTG) can lead to deeper restoration and renewed life.Send us Fan Mail

CJ Canter is a professional paintball player for the Los Angeles Ironmen. Coming off one of their best performances in years at the NXL Dover City Open, CJ was an internal part of the teams success. Tune in to find out what the secret sauce was to their Sunday run and what to expect from the Los Angeles Ironman moving forward. JOIN THE DISCORD:https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=34554029SHOW SPONSORS:https://www.lonewolfpaintball.com/Support the showJoin the PTG community by clicking the orange

Drew Bell is a professional paintball player for the CK Hurricanes. One of the best players to ever come out of Louisiana sits down and shares his journey with us. Tap in to find out what is cooking up with one of the corner stones of the CK Hurricanes roster. JOIN THE DISCORD:https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=34554029SHOW SPONSORS:https://www.lonewolfpaintball.com/Support the showJoin the PTG community by clicking the orange

Alex “Mouse” Goldman is coming off one of the most electric performances in a long time. The NXL Dover MVP joins PTG to discuss all the of emotion that went into this tournament and what his preparation looks like on a daily basis. There was a lot of controversy this event and we are going to unpack all of it. JOIN THE DISCORD:https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=34554029SHOW SPONSORS:https://www.lonewolfpaintball.com/Support the showJoin the PTG community by clicking the orange

Tyler and Marcello break down the NXL Dover field layout live with the GOAT members. If you might be playing this field then you absolutely must watch this episode. Even if you're not, it will give you a peak not how the pros dissect the field. The show ends with Sam Monville and Pat McKenna discussing their new app, PBStats.app We highly recommend watching this episode on YouTube to see what we are talking about!JOIN THE DISCORD:https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=34554029SHOW SPONSORS:https://www.lonewolfpaintball.com/Support the showJoin the PTG community by clicking the orange

This weeks episode brings you some great content from a few different individuals that are doing big things both inside and outside of the sport. First ups e have Kinman Covey, the man behind Paintball Network TV. If you haven't seen his clips on YouTube you must check them out. He is taking on the role of Sports Center for paintball and is something the game desperately needs. We cap the show off with a very interesting story of a paintball player that turned to the culinary arts and is now the Executive Chef at one of the best restaurants in San Diego, Juniper & Ivy. This episode is a must watch! JOIN THE DISCORD:https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=34554029SHOW SPONSORS:https://www.lonewolfpaintball.com/Support the showJoin the PTG community by clicking the orange

Tomer Peretz is an Israeli - American artist whose work has been deeply shaped by lived experience of conflict and trauma. Following the events of October 7, he volunteered with ZAKA which included unfathomable tasks such as entering homes where scenes of profound devastation had taken place. In the wake of that experience, Peretz turned to art not only as personal processing, but as a form of response and reconstruction which helped him reach what he calls ‘PTG' - post traumatic growth. He went on to establish the LA - based “8 Project” an initiative that uses art residencies and workshops to support trauma survivors, offering creative expression as a pathway through grief, memory and psychological recovery. His work now sits at the intersection of art, trauma and healing, exploring how image - making can hold what language often cannot.

Jon “LJ” Woodley is a former MVP and professional paintball player making his comeback to New York Xtreme. We are excited to catch up with LJ and see how he feels about making his return to the pro field after a 3 year break. Can LJ help NYX become instant contenders? We will see. JOIN THE DISCORD:https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=34554029SHOW SPONSORS:https://www.lonewolfpaintball.com/Support the showJoin the PTG community by clicking the orange

Tom Cole is the president of Major League Paintball and the NXL. Coming off a milestone event inside the Tampa Bay Buccaneers stadium, Tom catches up with PTG on how that might catapult paintball to new heights. Later in the show we are joined by John Brinkman, owner of the CK Hurricanes and Contract Killer who are making absolute waves in the scene. All-in-all paintball is heading in a very exciting direction. JOIN THE DISCORD:https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=34554029SHOW SPONSORS:https://www.lonewolfpaintball.com/Support the showJoin the PTG community by clicking the orange

Thomas Hara is a rookie professional paintball player for Red Legion and the current NXL Tampa Event and Finals MVP. Coming off a historic performance, Thomas has earned a new nickname, Thomas Aura. No rookie has ever done what he just did and this conversation is a must listen! JOIN THE DISCORD:https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=34554029SHOW SPONSORS:https://www.lonewolfpaintball.com/Support the showJoin the PTG community by clicking the orange

Nick Cucuzza and Arthur Dolzhansky are professional videographers, editors and producers. With being paintballers at their core, they ave poured their heart and soul into documenting the stories in the game for almost two decades. JOIN THE DISCORD:https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=34554029SHOW SPONSORS:https://www.lonewolfpaintball.com/Support the showJoin the PTG community by clicking the orange

Mike Hinman is an American business owner and operator of the WCPPL and USXBL. He also owns and coaches professional paintball team Los Angeles Collision. One of the godfathers of paintball and PTG alumni joins us for a great Monday morning conversation.JOIN THE DISCORD:https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=34554029SHOW SPONSORS:https://www.lonewolfpaintball.com/Support the showJoin the PTG community by clicking the orange

Dr. Roger McFillin argues that Western allopathic medicine and psychiatry have medicalized normal human suffering by reducing emotions to biological or chemical reactions, turning symptom checklists into fixed identities, and sustaining a drug-driven "sick care" system that creates lifelong customers. He contrasts this with viewing emotions as powerful energy meant to be moved into creation and transformation, cites psychoneuroimmunology, and warns that suppressing fear and distress with pharmaceuticals can worsen long-term outcomes. The conversation covers exposure-based approaches to unlearn fear, the role of media, social media, and advertising in provoking fear and keeping people in an unconscious "drift" state, and the importance of intentional stillness, solitude (distinct from loneliness), prayer or silent meditation, and reducing phone use—especially at the start of the day—to become more conscious and intentional.    McFillin discusses how diagnostic labels like depression and anxiety shape identity, limit choices, and contribute to chronicity and polypharmacy. He contrasts PTSD with post-traumatic growth, emphasizing processing trauma memories, facing avoided situations, challenging overgeneralized threat beliefs, and practicing forgiveness and self-compassion while also taking ownership where appropriate. They also discuss the perceived harms of the "toxic masculinity" concept, men's wellbeing, the loss of wise elders, and how men often bond and cope through shared activities. Dr. Roger McFillin is a clinical psychologist and trauma recovery expert who challenges the medicalization of normal human emotions. With a focus on emotional resilience and personal growth, he specializes in exposure therapy and psychoneuroimmunology, exploring the connection between mind, emotions, and immune health. Dr. McFillin advocates for self-regulation and transforming emotional energy into healing, critiquing the overuse of pharmaceuticals in modern mental health treatment. Through his Substack, Radically Genuine, and podcast, Dr. McFillin educates individuals on overcoming fear, achieving stillness, and reconnecting with their true selves. His work empowers people to shift from a victim mindset to one of active growth, using trauma as a catalyst for resilience and positive change.   Science & Medicine   Psychoneuroimmunology   Overview & science (NIH): https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3130991/   Exposure Therapy   Wikipedia overview: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Exposure_therapy   Cleveland Clinic explanation: https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/treatments/25067-exposure-therapy   Anxiety & OCD exposure-based approaches (IOCDF): https://iocdf.org/about-ocd/treatment/erp/   Heart Coherence   HeartMath Institute overview: https://www.heartmath.org/heart-coherence/   Psychiatric Diagnosis & DSM   Critique of DSM and diagnostic categories: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4195174/   Psychiatric diagnosis controversies: https://www.apa.org/monitor/2013/04/diagnosis   Psychology & Healing   Post-Traumatic Growth vs. PTSD   Scientific overview of post-traumatic growth: https://www.apa.org/monitor/2014/01/psychological-recovery   Journal article on PTG vs PTSD: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0272735814000412   Forgiveness and Healing   Psychology Today on forgiveness: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/basics/forgiveness   Research evidence on forgiveness and wellbeing: https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/1745691614568356   Self‑Healing Practices   Grounding / Earthing   What is grounding/earthing? https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4378297/   PEMF (Pulsed Electromagnetic Field) Therapy   Basics of PEMF therapy: https://www.health.harvard.edu/pain/pulsed-electromagnetic-field-therapy   Meditation & Stillness   Mindfulness & stillness research: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6422583/   Psychology Today on solitude and healing: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/hide-and-seek/201209/finding-solitude-its-benefits-and-challenges   Cultural & Media Influence   Mind Control & Fear Provocation   The psychology of fear in media messaging: https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpsyg.2020.566245/full   Media influence and persuasion research: https://www.communicationtheory.org/agenda-setting-theory/   Toxic Masculinity   Research overview on toxic masculinity: https://www.apa.org/advocacy/health-men/guidelines   What toxic masculinity means: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-masculine-mind/201802/what-toxic-masculinity   Dr. Roger McFillin Content   Substack (Radically Genuine): https://drmcmillan.substack.com   Show Notes 00:00 Emotions as Energy 00:33 Medicalizing Suffering 02:44 Exposure Beats Suppression 05:18 Fear and Mind Control 10:21 Stillness vs Loneliness 14:47 Simple Stillness Practices 20:12 Morning Intention Rituals 25:56 Labels and Identity Traps 31:26 Systemic Treatment Harm 32:53 Depression Label Identity 35:08 Sadness Versus Pathology 36:10 PTSD And Growth 38:24 Processing Trauma Fully 41:44 Practical Recovery Steps 45:48 Forgiveness And Ownership 50:37 Toxic Masculinity Debate 56:12 Men Friendship And Elders 01:01:05 Closing Plugs Farewell 38:24 How PTSD Develops 41:44 Practical Trauma Recovery 45:48 Forgiveness and Ownership 50:37 Toxic Masculinity Debate 56:12 Male Friendship and Elders 01:01:05 Closing and Where to Follow   The Hart2Heart podcast is hosted by family physician Dr. Michael Hart, who is dedicated to cutting through the noise and uncovering the most effective strategies for optimizing health, longevity, and peak performance. This podcast dives deep into evidence-based approaches to hormone balance, peptides, sleep optimization, nutrition, psychedelics, supplements, exercise protocols, leveraging sunlight, and de-prescribing pharmaceuticals — using medications only when absolutely necessary. Beyond health science, we explore the intersection of public health and politics, exposing how policy decisions shape our health landscape and what actionable steps people can take to reclaim control over their well-being. Guests range from out-of-the-box thinking physicians such as Dr. Casey Means (author of "Good Energy") and Dr. Roger Sehult (Medcram lectures) to public health experts such as Dr. Jay Bhattacharya (Director of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and Dr. Marty Mckary  (Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and high-profile names such as  Zuby and Mark Sisson (Primal Blueprint and Primal Kitchen). If you're ready to take control of your health and performance, this podcast is for you.We cut through the jargon and deliver practical, no-BS advice that you can implement in your daily life, empowering you to make positive changes for your well-being.   Connect with Dr. Mike Hart Instagram: @drmikehart Twitter: @drmikehart Facebook: @drmikehart

Nate Kesteleyn & Gunther Stumpf represent the new pro team, Wyldside Distortion. Nate is the owner and operator and Gunther is an American professional paintball player based out of Wisconsin. Gunther also owns Jewelry By Simmons and makes some of the most unique jewelry pieces in the country.JOIN THE DISCORD:https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=34554029SHOW SPONSORS:https://www.lonewolfpaintball.com/Support the showJoin the PTG community by clicking the orange

Matty Marshall is an American commentator for GoSports and Major League Paintball. Known as the Voice Of Paintball, Matty needs absolutely no introduction. Grab your popcorn and favorite beverage, this one went the distance. JOIN THE DISCORD:https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=34554029SHOW SPONSORS:https://www.lonewolfpaintball.com/Support the showJoin the PTG community by clicking the orange

Matt The Gym Rat is a popular paintball personality with a highly successful YouTube channel. He plays Semi Pro in the NXL and creates content full time. JOIN THE DISCORD:https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=34554029SHOW SPONSORS:https://www.lonewolfpaintball.com/Support the showJoin the PTG community by clicking the orange

Brad from Paintball Ruined My Life is a paintball lifer that has built one of the largest platforms in the game. Streaming live every week, he has built a loyal audience and is proof that there is room for creators to turn something they love into a full time business. JOIN THE DISCORD:https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=34554029SHOW SPONSORS:https://www.lonewolfpaintball.com/Support the showJoin the PTG community by clicking the orange

Had the Goats from the PTG community, Andrew and Big Phill, join me for a conversation highlighting changes in the league! If you haven't, subscribe to the Play the Game Patreon and join us for the most hilarious and teachable moments in our great community.

Cassidy Sanders is an American professional videographer and creator. Largely recognized for his contributions to the growth of HK ARMY and paintball media in general, Cassidy has paved the way for all up and coming creators in paintball.JOIN THE DISCORD:https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=34554029SHOW SPONSORS:https://www.lonewolfpaintball.com/Support the showJoin the PTG community by clicking the orange

Ronnie Dizon is a professional paintball player for Houston Heat and creator of Dizon Docs. He is a 4x World Champion and a leader in the industry when it comes to creating paintball content. Houston Heat is in a rebuild year and Dizon is leading the charge. This is an episode you don't want to miss! JOIN THE DISCORD:https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=34554029SHOW SPONSORS:https://www.lonewolfpaintball.com/Support the showJoin the PTG community by clicking the orange

Tom Cole is the president of the NXL and Major League Paintball. 2026 is here and the new season has a lot of exciting stuff in store. If you want to see how Tom answered all the tough questions, this is an episode you don't want to miss.JOIN THE DISCORD:https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=34554029SHOW SPONSORS:https://www.lonewolfpaintball.com/Support the showJoin the PTG community by clicking the orange

Archie Montemayor is a professional paintball player for San Antonio X-Factor. Widely considered one of the best to ever play the game, Archie has cemented himself in the paintball history books as a true master of his craft. What might be more impressive though is his mastery of himself and the way in which he lives his life - a true artist and inspiration with so much left to give. JOIN THE DISCORD:https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=34554029SHOW SPONSORS:https://www.lonewolfpaintball.com/Support the showJoin the PTG community by clicking the orange

John “LJ” Parrish is a professional paintball player for Edmonton Impact. Known for his highly aggressive play and risk taking confidence, he adds to Impacts arsenal of attackers and will be an instant threat in 2026. JOIN THE DISCORD:https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=34554029SHOW SPONSORS:https://www.lonewolfpaintball.com/Support the showJoin the PTG community by clicking the orange

Todd Martinez is one of the most iconic players, coaches and personalities the game of paintball has ever seen. His energy is undeniable, his success sits at the top of the mountain and his charisma is contagious. A true pioneer in the game has just retired from coaching but we are excited to see what comes next!JOIN THE DISCORD:https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=34554029SHOW SPONSORS:https://www.lonewolfpaintball.com/Support the showJoin the PTG community by clicking the orange

Johnny Luckau is one of the masterminds in the Paintball Fit camp and owner of Hydra Fit paintball products. Known for his incredibly high paintball IQ and leadership at Paintball Fit, Johnny is one of paintball's great characters. JOIN THE DISCORD:https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=34554029SHOW SPONSORS:https://www.lonewolfpaintball.com/Support the showJoin the PTG community by clicking the orange

John Brinkman is the new owner of the New Orleans Hurricanes and a very savvy business man. He is currently building a state of the art training facility in Texas for the hurricanes to practice at as often as possible. Paving the way for a new era of professionalism in the sport while also reviving the iconic brand, Contract Killer. JOIN THE DISCORD:https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=34554029SHOW SPONSORS:https://www.lonewolfpaintball.com/Support the showJoin the PTG community by clicking the orange

Tyler and Marcello break down the off season news & rumors as well as dive into what 2026 is going to look like. Enjoy this holiday episode with the PTG team. JOIN THE DISCORD:https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=34554029SHOW SPONSORS:https://www.lonewolfpaintball.com/Support the showJoin the PTG community by clicking the orange

Tampa Bay Damage won the NXL World Cup in Orlando Florida. This episode brings a host of guests such as Jason Edwards, the World Cup MVP, Keith brown and Joey Blute to discuss the path towards winning the 2025 World Cup/ JOIN THE DISCORD:https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=34554029SHOW SPONSORS:https://www.lonewolfpaintball.com/Support the showJoin the PTG community by clicking the orange

Worksheet: Growth & Gratitude Journal PromptsWhat if the experiences that broke you could also be the source of your greatest strengths?It's a radical question, especially when you're standing in the aftermath of addiction and trauma, surrounded by what feels like nothing but devastation and regret. But what if within that rubble, there were seeds of profound growth waiting to be discovered?In this powerful episode of The Addicted Mind Plus, hosts Duane Osterlind and Eric Osterlind explore the transformative concept of benefit finding and post-traumatic growth. This isn't about pretending the past wasn't painful or toxic positivity that dismisses real suffering. Instead, it's about learning to hold two truths at the same time: your pain was real and devastating, AND you can grow stronger because of how you navigated through it.The episode tackles a pain point many in recovery face: feeling permanently defined by the worst things that have happened to you. When you look back and see only a wasteland of mistakes, regrets, and broken pieces, it becomes incredibly difficult to build a hopeful future. That narrative of victimhood and brokenness can feel impossible to escape.Duane and Eric introduce the concept of post-traumatic growth (PTG)—significant positive psychological change that comes not from the traumatic event itself, but from the struggle with that event. Think of it like a forest fire: the fire is devastating, but the struggle for survival can lead to new, significant growth in the ecosystem afterward.The hosts identify five key areas where people often experience growth after trauma: improved relationships with deeper, authentic connections; new possibilities and opportunities that weren't visible before; a greater sense of personal strength and resilience; spiritual development and a broader sense of meaning; and a deeper appreciation for life and gratitude for things once taken for granted.Throughout the episode, Duane and Eric emphasize the critical importance of validating pain before exploring growth. You can't skip over the hurt to get to the healing. As Duane explains, you have to sit with the pain and acknowledge it's real before you can discover the benefits—but you don't have to stay in that pain forever.The episode offers two gentle, reflective exercises for listeners. The first invites you to identify one personal strength—like resilience, empathy, patience, or determination—that has been significantly enhanced because of what you walked through. The second is a journal prompt: "What is one important lesson I've learned about myself, about others, or about life through this journey so far?"These reflections help reframe the narrative of your life. As Eric powerfully states, you stop being just the victim of your past and become the person who faced immense challenges and found strength and meaning in the struggle. This doesn't change what happened, but it can change what it means to you today.Duane shares one of his favorite quotes from Viktor Frankl's "Man's Search for Meaning": "When we are no longer able to change a situation, we are challenged to change ourselves." That's the heart of this work—changing ourselves in response to what we've endured and finding real purpose in that transformation.To support listeners in this gentle process of exploration, Duane and Eric have created a free Growth and Gratitude Journal Prompts worksheet, available in the show notes at theaddictivemind.com.This episode is a compassionate invitation to look at your past through a new lens—not one that erases the pain, but one that helps you discover the unexpected gifts that emerged from your struggle. If you're in recovery and wrestling with feelings that your past is only a story of damage, this episode offers hope and a path forward.Key Topics • Post-Traumatic Growth (PTG): Understanding how significant positive change can emerge from struggling with major life crises and traumatic events• The Importance of Validating Pain First: Why you must acknowledge and sit with pain before you can discover the benefits and growth that followed• Five Key Areas of Growth: Exploring improved relationships, new possibilities, personal strength, spiritual development, and deeper life appreciation• Holding Competing Truths: Learning to acknowledge that an experience was 100% painful while simultaneously recognizing the growth that came from navigating it• Reframing Your Life Narrative: Shifting from a story defined by damage to one of growth, resilience, and meaning• Practical Reflection Exercises: Two actionable steps for identifying strengths gained and lessons learned through adversity• Viktor Frankl's Wisdom: Applying the principle that when we can't change a situation, we're challenged to change ourselvesTimestamps[00:01:00] - Opening question: What if the things that broke you could be your greatest strengths?[00:03:00] - The pain point: Feeling permanently defined by your past damage and mistakes[00:05:00] - Introduction to Post-Traumatic Growth (PTG) and how growth comes from the struggle, not the event[00:06:00] - The five key areas where people experience growth after trauma[00:08:00] - Actionable Step 1: Reflect on one strength you've gained or enhanced through your struggle[00:10:00] - Actionable Step 2: Journal prompt - What have I learned about myself, others, or life?[00:11:00] - Viktor Frankl quote and closing thoughts on transformation and the free worksheet resourceSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Brett Annese and Mike Pacicco are the executive producers for Major League Paintball and two of the great minds behind UFC Fight Inc. They join Marcello and Tyler in a full conversation about the future of professional paintball and what it will take to finally get recognized by the masses. In their short time with MLP they have already raised the value of the product ten-fold. Everyone is excited for what is to come next. JOIN THE DISCORD:https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=34554029SHOW SPONSORS:https://www.lonewolfpaintball.com/Support the showJoin the PTG community by clicking the orange

Colt Luckau is one of the games brightest minds and a driving force behind the success of one of the worlds best paintball teams, Paintball Fit. Coming off an ACL injury, Colt is looking to get back on the field with his team for the biggest event of the year, the World Cup. JOIN THE DISCORD:https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=34554029SHOW SPONSORS:https://www.lonewolfpaintball.com/Support the showJoin the PTG community by clicking the orange

Andreina Blanco is a professional paintball player in the WNXL and has helped lead Team USA to 3 straight gold medals in France. She currently plays for the Heroines and The Rejects in division 2. JOIN THE DISCORD:https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=34554029SHOW SPONSORS:https://www.lonewolfpaintball.com/Support the showJoin the PTG community by clicking the orange

Danny Lincoln is the creative director at HK ARMY and one of the most talented individuals you will ever meet. His story from how he climbed the ranks at one of the biggest companies is paintball is inspiring and worth a listen. Danny has endless dedication and curiosity when it comes to learning new things, which has given him a tool belt with limitless opportunities. This is an episode you do not want to miss. JOIN THE DISCORD:https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=34554029SHOW SPONSORS:https://www.lonewolfpaintball.com/Support the showJoin the PTG community by clicking the orange

เปิดพอดแคสต์เอพิโสดนี้ใน YouTube เพื่อประสบการณ์การรับชมที่ดีที่สุด หากพูดถึงพลังงานที่เกี่ยวข้องกับชีวิตประจำวันของคนไทย LPG หรือก๊าซหุงต้มถือเป็นหนึ่งในปัจจัยสำคัญ โดยเฉพาะในภาคครัวเรือนที่มีการบริโภคเพิ่มขึ้นเรื่อยๆ โดยเฉพาะในช่วงโควิดที่ผู้คนต้องทำอาหารเองมากขึ้น ทำให้สัดส่วนการใช้ LPG ในภาคครัวเรือนพุ่งสูง จนกลายเป็นส่วนที่มีการบริโภคมากที่สุดในประเทศ โอกาสนี้ทำให้ธุรกิจพลังงานหลายรายเริ่มเข้ามาแข่งขัน หนึ่งในนั้นคือ ATLAS บริษัทลูกของ PTG ซึ่งเป็นผู้นำด้านพลังงานอันดับต้นๆ ของไทย โดยไม่ได้เป็นแค่ผู้จำหน่ายก๊าซ LPG เท่านั้น แต่ยังขยายธุรกิจครอบคลุมทั้งภาคครัวเรือน การขนส่ง และอุตสาหกรรม พร้อมนำเสนอนวัตกรรมถังก๊าซที่ปลอดภัยและทนทาน เพื่อตอบ Pain Point ของผู้บริโภคด้วยกลยุทธ์ที่แข็งแกร่ง The Secret Sauce เอพิโสดนี้ ชวนฟังเบื้องหลังความสำเร็จของ สุวัชชัย พิทักษ์วงศาภรณ์ กรรมการผู้จัดการ บริษัท แอตลาส เอ็นเนอยี จำกัด (มหาชน) ถึงโอกาสและความท้าทายของธุรกิจก๊าซ LPG เขาจะพาองค์กรก้าวขึ้นเป็นผู้นำตลาดของไทยได้อย่างไร

Ryan Stygar is an Attorney at law that has recently fallen in love with the game of paintball. Fresh off a tournament, Ryan joins us to talk about the parallels between paintball and real life success. This episode is full of gold and you do not want to miss it. JOIN THE DISCORD:https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=34554029SHOW SPONSORS:https://www.lonewolfpaintball.com/Support the showJoin the PTG community by clicking the orange

Tom Cole is the president of the NXL and Major League Paintball. The league is seemingly on a rocket ship heading straight to the moon and we don't yet know which format will be the one that ultimately lands the big TV deal. Will it be 5v5, 3v3 or something else? Whatever it is, we will be ready. Tom has a lot cooking up and drops some pretty exciting news with the community. JOIN THE DISCORD:https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=34554029SHOW SPONSORS:https://www.lonewolfpaintball.com/Support the showJoin the PTG community by clicking the orange

In this episode of the Thriving Authors Podcast, I'm excited to share my conversation with my client and dear friend Olive Mazerolle, whose memoir Dancing With the Clouds was published last summer.I'm so proud of Olive for writing this brave and beautiful book, which she worked on throughout her time in my Thriving Authors Academy! It's been just such an honor to journey with her and support her through the book-birthing experience – and in this podcast episode, she shares a bit about what her experience going through the program was like.Olive also shares:When she knew there was a book inside of her that she was meant to write.How the process of writing can be a gift to others.Why she decided to sign up for Thriving Authors Academy and her biggest takeaways from being part of it.The most intimidating part of birthing her memoir and what gave her the confidence to go forward.About Olive: Olive Mazerolle grew up in a small fishing village called Baie Sainte-Anne on the most easterly point of New Brunswick. As a civilian employee, Olive gave thirty-five years of her life to the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. At the end of her career, after experiencing both personal and professional traumas, she found herself diagnosed with moderate-to-severe PTSD. Through years of seeking the psychological help she needed, she finally understood that her traumas had led her to Post Traumatic Growth (PTG). For Olive, PTG was transformative and brought the realization that she had actually grown after adversity. She turned towards altruism, opened up to new experiences, became spiritually mature and embraced gratitude for the life she now lives, saying, “Without these challenges, I may not be the person I am proud to be today.” Her only hope for this, her first book, is that it can help others. >> The doors are OPEN for the next round of Thriving Authors Academy! Will you join us when we start on October 6th? Come write your book these next six months! Claim your spot at www.thrivingauthorsacademy.com

Raney Stanczak is a professional paintball player for Edmonton Impact and the Finals MVP from NXL Texas. After an incredible performance he joins us to talk all things paintball, including his new venture with All Access Paintball. JOIN THE DISCORD:https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=34554029SHOW SPONSORS:https://www.lonewolfpaintball.com/Support the showJoin the PTG community by clicking the orange

Tyler and Marcello recap NXL Europe, Team USA and discuss the upcoming NXL Texas event! It is layout week which means teams are locked in and ready to go! JOIN THE DISCORD:https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=34554029SHOW SPONSORS:https://www.lonewolfpaintball.com/Support the showJoin the PTG community by clicking the orange

Mark MR. H Kressin is an owner and face of HK ARMY! Arguably paintballs top influencer and one of the highest energy individuals you will ever meet. Mr. H brings nothing but action at all times and HK is gearing up for a legendary run! JOIN THE DISCORD:https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=34554029SHOW SPONSORS:https://www.lonewolfpaintball.com/Support the showJoin the PTG community by clicking the orange

Kyle Spicka is a professional paintball player for team… We are not sure yet, or maybe we are, maybe we drop the news! Kyle is a professional paintball player and one of the best divisional coaches around. Full of knowledge and here to share it all. Do not miss this special episode with the co-host from our recently acquired sister show, The Spick & Span show! JOIN THE DISCORD:https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=34554029SHOW SPONSORS:https://www.lonewolfpaintball.com/Support the showJoin the PTG community by clicking the orange

Kyle Barry is a professional paintball player for San Diego Dynasty and coach of the USA U16 team. Fresh off a stellar performance on ESPN, we are heading to Boston this weekend to prepare with Team USA.JOIN THE DISCORD:https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=34554029SHOW SPONSORS:https://www.lonewolfpaintball.com/Support the showJoin the PTG community by clicking the orange

Tom Cole is the president of the NXL and MLPB. This week he is heading to Disney's wide world of sports in Orlando for the ESPN LIVE paintball show featuring San Diego Dynasty, Edmonton Impact, Paintball Fit and the Red Legion. A monumental step for paintball and what seems like the beginning of an incredible future for the sport. JOIN THE DISCORD:https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=34554029SHOW SPONSORS:https://www.lonewolfpaintball.com/Support the showJoin the PTG community by clicking the orange

Mike Hinman is the owner of the WCPPL, USXBL and long time paintball legend. Mike always keeps it as real as it gets so we knew it was the perfect time to have him back on as we head into the final stretch of the season. JOIN THE DISCORD:https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=34554029Support the showJoin the PTG community by clicking the orange