Podcasts about warrior soul podcast

In this episode, Chris and Albert begin the new format of the Warrior Soul Podcast, discussing mental and physical health, and delivering tools and tactics for becoming a better version of you.  Chris discusses his recent trip to Europe and the dark thoughts he had while traveling alone. Albert discusses his struggle dealing with his own negative thoughts and how he's picked up hobbies like music and drawing to fill the void. Additionally, the guys talk about their latest fitness journies and what they're doing to stay in great shape.   

For this episode of The All-Around Adventure Podcast, I'm joined by Marine Corps Veteran, podcast host, and standup comedian, Chris Palmitessa. This is Chris's second appearance on The All-Around Adventure Podcast. He joined me a couple of years ago and we had a great discussion on how to cultivate your warrior soul. Though much has changed since he last came on the show. Back in 2020, he moved over 3,000 miles across the country from Los Angeles, California to South Florida. He also began pursuing standup comedy. And has appeared in, as well as hosted, several shows in the Miami metro area. I've had the opportunity to see him, along with other Veteran comedians, perform in Miami a few months back and they were really funny! Along with doing standup comedy, Chris is also the host of the Warrior Soul Podcast. A show committed to helping the US Veteran community, and anyone else willing to listen, to live their best lives. In this episode, Chris tells us about his decision to move across the country and how he's adapted to the change. He also talks about his transition to comedy and some of the dark humor that is utilized by much of the Veteran community. And we also have a discussion on taking risks in life and how to express yourself creatively. Connect with Chris! www.warriorsoulagoge.com Comedy Instagram Warrior Soul Instagram To listen to Chris's first appearance on The All-Around Adventure Podcast, click HERE! Also, check out my most recent appearance on the Warrior Soul Podcast! Thank you for listening! To hear more great episodes like this one, click here! Also, don't forget to head over to Apple Podcasts and leave us a good rating and review! You can also listen to the podcast on Spotify, Stitcher, and iHeartRadio. And don't forget to follow All-Around Adventure on these social media platforms: Instagram Facebook Twitter YouTube And until next time; be safe, happy travels, and always move forward!

Emily Cherniack is steeped in the traditions of servant leadership. From her service in AmeriCorps and employment with City Year AmeriCorps, to being part of the founding team of Be the Change — where she led a coalition of over 200 organizations to engage 250,000 people for a Day of Action in support of the $6 billion Edward M. Kennedy Serve America Act of 2009 — Emily has worked tirelessly to serve our country and support others who serve. In 2018, Emily was named to the Politico 50 as one of the 50 "thinkers, doers, and dreamers driving politics." Emily's path to politics came when her boss and mentor, Alan Khazei, decided to run for the US Senate in 2009. Khazei asked Emily to become his Deputy Campaign Manager and, although he was defeated, Emily learned a great deal from his campaign and the power of political leaders who chose to serve country before self. This experience led Emily to conclude that our current system for recruiting political talent is broken. The current talent pipeline is intentionally exclusive, and has significant barriers that prevent transformational leaders from successfully running for office; the only way to change that is to change the pipeline. New Politics was founded in 2013 to address exactly that. Emily graduated from George Washington University with a Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice and Psychology and a Masters Degree in Education Policy. She lives in Boston. Disclaimer: All political views expressed by Emily during the podcast are hers and do not necessarily represent the views of the Warrior Soul Podcast or its Host. The Warrior Soul Podcast is not affiliated with any specific political party or perspective and merely seeks to bring tools, tactics, strategies, and ideas to the US Military Veteran Community to help its members to live their best lives. That mission entails bringing on guests from multiple political perspectives whether the Host agrees with them or not. It is our hope that anyone who disagrees with Emily can look past that to see the tools she brings to the table to help the Veteran community get more of its members into public office.  

Chris Albert Palmitessa is a podcaster, standup comedian, and recovering/ex-fitness influencer who served in the United States Marine Corps on both reserve and active duty. Chris was a founding partner in Metroflex Gym, Long Beach and has created nutrition programs for the likes of CT Fletcher, Mike Rashid, and numerous pro and amateur bodybuilders. Chris is the host of the Warrior Soul Podcast with the goal to deliver tools, tactics, strategies, and ideas to help military veterans to live their best lives. Chris recently started pursuing standup comedy, and has performed at both the Dania Beach and Miami Improvs.Find Chris and his podcast at: www.warriorsoulagoge.comGez is: @grjbooks on most social media channels.@vsompodcastAudiobooks available at: https://www.audible.co.uk/search?searchAuthor=Geraint+Jones@royalbritishlegion or http://www.rbl.orgThank you to our sponsors! The show doesn't happen without them!Combat Fuel - www.combat-fuel.co.uk@combatfuelCombat Combover - www.combatcombover.comwww.theescapegames.co.uk Kamoflage Ltd - www.kamoflage.co.ukRite Flank - www.riteflank.co.ukZulu Alpha Strap Company - @zulualphastrapshttps://zulualphastraps.com/Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/donate/?token=Ea-uUc26ENbNBYWd6-2779MBUZrl6WymCW_b0GdibwrG6-xBlWcpjLS6osk9OqZFbR9wOm&country.x=GB&locale.x=GB)

Josh Guerrero is a Marine Corps Veteran, archeologist, podcaster, and adventurer.  In his day to day life, Josh travels the world unearthing remnants from the past and has dedicated much of his time to training others to do the same.  The last time I had Josh on the Warrior Soul Podcast, he was prepping for a trek through South America to raise money for American Veterans Archeological Recovery (AVAR), an organization that provides training for Veterans in Archeology.  When the Covid 19 pandemic took the world in its grasp, Josh could no longer head to South America. Like a good Marine, he pivoted, and decided to hike across the state of Michigan along the North Country Trail.  Josh started the trek in late summer, and completed his journey in the second week of December. Assisted by "Trail Angels,"who provided him with food, supplies, and sometimes shelter, Josh averaged 15 miles a day during his trek.  Along the way, Josh raised money for AVAR through his GoFundMe at https://www.gofundme.com/f/wolverinewalk.  He has left the GoFundMe open to continue to raise funds for this outstanding organization.  I caught up with Josh just a few days after he'd finished his trek. His powerful mindset and desire to help others through his passion for archeology and adventure is truly amazing, and I'm proud to have him as a Marine brother.  You can follow Josh on Instagram at http://www.instagram.com/allaroundadventure    

Mike Kurland is the founder and CEO of the Branded Group, a facilities service company based out of California. Over the past 8 years, Mike and his team built the Branded Group into one of the fastest growing companies in the country.  Nevertheless, things weren't always easy for Mike. He started his company from nothing after a heart-breaking divorce, after which, he had to hit the reset button.  Mike came onto the Warrior Soul Podcast to discuss his story and his advice for Veterans who are transitioning into new phases of their lives.  To listen to Mike's Be Better Podcast: https://www.branded-group.com/be-better-podcast/ To learn more about working for the Branded Group: https://www.branded-group.com/team/ To connect with Mike on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikekurland/ 

Chris Albert is a trainer, entrepreneur and US Marine Corps Veteran. As host of The Warrior Soul Podcast, Chris delivers strategies and information to help the US Military Veteran Community. In today's show, Chris shares how you can pick yourself up after setbacks to achieve your personal and professional goals.

Ryan Chaw didn't know much when he jumped into real estate investing. He just knew that he watched his grandfather build wealth by buying and holding properties.  Impatient and eager to move beyond his job as a pharmacist, he bought his first property without doing the proper due diligence. When a sewer piper broke, he was responsible for thousands in damages.  But he took this experience as a lesson, and today, he has 17 tenants and is earning positive cash flow on his properties. He came onto the Warrior Soul Podcast to talk to the veteran community about his experience.  Learn more about Ryan and Newbie Real Estate Investing at the following links: 

My 2020 Christmas message from the Warrior Soul Podcast. 

I first learned about Nigel Guisinger after listening to his interview on the Bigger Pockets Business Podcast with Jay and Carol Scott.  Nigel paid for his college education by working construction for a local excavation company. This lead to him entering the equipment rental business where he worked with thousands of businesses to help with their project needs.  After the economic downturn and continually seeing businesses fail in his community, Nigel decided to do something about it. He bought an appliance store in 2013, and then grew it from $350,000 in annual sales to over $9 million in a four year period.  Nigel is passionate about American business, and he's on a quest to get other passionate people to save businesses in the midst of the Covid-19 crisis. He began www.yoursmallbusinesshub.com in an effort to help others to buy, sell, and save businesses.  Nigel came onto the Warrior Soul Podcast to encourage the veteran community to take up this fight. He is a very inspiring individual and you will be sure to get a lot out of this conversation.   

I don't know many people who've ever truly failed in life. That may sound optimistic, but I also don't know many people who've ever tried to succeed anything truly meaningful. Most people I know have taken the safe route in life.  That's understandable. The safe route means security, paychecks, and no struggle. Who wouldn't want that? The flip side of the coin is that I also know a lot of unhappy people. People who hate their jobs and hate their lives because of it. I also know a lot of people who are unhappy with their bodies and with their health.  What good is it to be completely safe but extraordinarily unhappy? The good news is that you don't need to risk it all to begin improving your life.   If you want to start a business, in the internet age you can start a side hustle with minimal overhead and a bit of extra work.  If you want to train but don't think you have the time, you could be doing pushups and squats in your own living room.  And if you're having doubts, ask yourself: what's the worst thing that could happen? The answer is probably nothing too bad.  The Warrior Soul Podcast is brought to you by FBomb nutrition, makers of delicious high fat-low carbohydrate snacks, like their amazing macadamia nut butter. Get 20% off of your first order of FBombs by using the code WARRIORSOUL at checkout at http://www.dropanfbomb.com.  The Warrior Soul Podcast is also brought to you by Save the Brave. Save the Brave brings Veterans and Gold Star Families together through outreach and comradery events. Their outstanding work helps Veterans to find their confidence and gain happiness through fishing, golf, and other activities. If you're interested in helping Save the Brave, head over to http://www.SavetheBrave.org and make your donation today.   

Akshay Nanavati is an author, speaker, coach, and veteran of the United States Marine Corps who developed the concept of fearvana.  According to Akshay, Fearvana helps you to do three things:: 1. find your worthy struggle 2. live your worthy struggle 3. fall in love with every minute of the journey The main idea behind Fearvana is that, if you don't go out there and find your struggle, another struggle will find you anyway, but it will do so when you're unprepared and unwilling to face it.  Fearvana is based on hard-won wisdom that Akshay obtained after years of going down the wrong path. Like many veterans, Akshay returned from combat with many demons.  Those demons led him toward alcohol abuse and a severe downward spiral. After he hit the bottom of the barrel, he decided that he needed to do something. He put years into studying neuroscience, spirituality, and the depths of his own endurance.  Since embracing Fearvana, Akshay has become an ultra-endurance athlete. He's trekked across the arctic, climbed the world's highest mountains, and stretched what he thought were the boundaries of his own capabilities.  To learn more about Akshay and Fearvana, check out his web site at https://fearvana.com/. The Warrior Soul Podcast is brought to you by FBOMB nutrition, makers of delicious low carbohydrate snacks. Their macadamia nut butters are absolutely awesome, as are their meat snacks and cheese crisps. Get 20% off of your first order of FBOMBS today by using the code WARRIORSOUL at checkout at http://www.dropanfbomb.com. 

Bridging Military Service-time to Civilian Life w/ Psychedelic Medicines & Ceremony with Warrior Soul: Chris Albert, the host of the Warrior Soul podcast, is a peaceful warrior doing vitally important work for our veteran nation. In our podcast conversation, we outline why our struggling but resilient war veterans are poised to lead our great nation into the unknown and precariously challenging times forthcoming. Chris’ servant's heart and commitment to leading and loving by example are deeply inspiring.     Episode #37 Chris Albert/Warrior Soul - Psychedelics & Ceremony: Our US Veterans Healing and Showing the Way    We Discuss;    3:15 - How psychedelic medicines informed Chris' path and his service. His first DMT experience and what he learned about his past lives.  12:47 - Chris' military service, what life was like for him after The Marines, and his current orientation toward service and ceremony.   22:12 - Misconceptions about war veterans and combat trauma, and post-service civilian life trauma.   29:34 - Thoughts about what is going on in our current world; George Floyd, police force, individual freedom, and how we all need each other, and to work together, for society to work.  36:30 - Labels and the concepts/stories that we're told and we tell ourselves. Chris opens up about his parents and the stories he's told himself for 40 years.  40:13 - Chris' podcast, The Warrior Soul Podcast, and empowering the veteran community. Chris' favorite podcast guest? Robert Greene (https://warriorsoulagoge.com/articles/robert-greene)  45:29 - Thoughts on a love revolution centered around healing the hearts and minds of war veterans.    Sponsor Info: This show is supported by: Worth The Fight Book - Social Tags: Connect with Chris Albert @warriorsoulagoge www.warriorsoulagoge.com      

Chris Albert is a Marine Veteran and the host of The Warrior Soul Podcast. Chris and I speak about making YouTube videos while living in his car, we deep dive into analysis of our initial thoughts, who the sleeping giants of the country are, and so much more! DOUBLE THE EPISODES ON AUDIO: www.kristoflewis.com/podcast View the Conversation on YOUTUBE: Subscribe Now! Conversation #151 is LIVE on your favorite podcast app or www.kristoflewis.com/podcast. https://www.instagram.com/kristoflewis www.kristoflewis.com/podcast https://www.instagram.com/warriorsoulagoge https://warriorsoulagoge.com https://warriorsoulagoge.com/the-podcast A few dollars goes a long way! Donate to help keep the Conversations going ~ https://patron.podbean.com/kristoflewispodcast

Today marks the four-year anniversary from the date I decided to start a podcast. It hasn't been easy, and the only reason I'm still here is because of you. 

Go to https://beyondhomosapien.com/phoenix/ to check out the Phoenix beta program. Soul Healing For Warriors Soul healing is a topic that rings of hippy woowoo nonsense. Especially when considering an audience of military veterans, connection with the soul is oftentimes seen as the realm of charlatans. However, a deep warrior culture has survived in our civilization. These warriors walk in the footsteps of Samurai, Cherokee Braves, and medieval knights. At the same time as these individuals practice violence, they also teach the paths of stoicism, mastery of skill, and honor. In 2020, we can learn about warrior cultures and how these teachings approach the human soul. When done, this work reveals a tradition of chivalry, martial excellence, and ceremonial practice. Warrior soul culture runs deep. Young men and women feel this call inside their blood. In my book, I describe how and why I joined the US Army back in college. You can read that story here. As a result of joining the Army, I also found Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and developed a passion for physical fitness. During my time in the Army, I led Soldiers, managed operations, and learned from capable mentors all over the world. It was a wonderful experience that left me with a deep respect for the teachings of warrior cultures all over the world. A deep connection with soul is needed in 2020 and the time for soul healing is at hand. Chris Albert is a marine who hosts the Warrior Soul Podcast. On his show, Chris talks about mindset, holistic living, physical fitness, and healing for veterans. When it comes to the topic of understanding warrior culture, Chris Albert is a demonstrated expert. Chris Albert came on the Beyond Homo Sapien Podcast to talk about soul healing, plant medicine, and mindset. Check it out! On this show, Paul Tokgozoglu and Chris Albert discuss the healing potential of psychedelic plant medicines. Inside of warrior cultures, young men and women have experienced initiation through communion with the plant teachers. Thanks to emerging research at places like Johns Hopkins, we have now entered into a greater conversation of the magical healing properties of plant medicine. Currently, researchers at foundations like MAPS are pursuing the legalization of substances like MDMA in the treatment of PTSD. This research is groundbreaking and opens up new potential for soul healing for warriors.  

I recently had the honor to be interviewed for the Warrior Soul podcast with host Chris Albert! Not too long ago Chris was a guest on The All-Around Adventure Podcast, and he welcomed me on his show as well. It was a fun and interesting interview! I was asked about my early days in the Marine Corps. I also talked about some of the low points that I hit during my service, and how I worked to redeem myself. As well as my time in The Gambia as a Peace Corps volunteer, and my career as an archaeologist. I also talked about my upcoming expedition to South America in June that I've dubbed Operation: Dual Trek. Where I'll be walking the length of both Paraguay and Uruguay to raise money for American Veterans Archaeological Recovery (AVAR). A non-profit organization that is on a mission to help Veterans through field archaeology. In this edition of The Blog Readings, I share the interview with you all! And many thanks to Chris for welcoming me on his show and allowing me to share it, and for supporting Operation: Dual Trek! Connect with Chris www.warriorsoulagoge.com Facebook Instagram Twitter YouTube Also, check out the Warrior's Obituary Society, the Warrior Soul Podcast, and Warrior Soul Apparel for some sweet gear! Lastly, to hear Chris's appearance on The All-Around Adventure Podcast, click HERE! Thank you for listening! To hear more great episodes like this one, click here! Also, don't forget to head over to Apple Podcasts and leave us a good review! You can also listen to the podcast on Spotify, Stitcher, and iHeartRadio. Also be sure to join our FREE closed Facebook group, Travel Titans, and interact with other travelers like you! Operation: Dual Trek will be commencing in June 2020! This will be a 1,000-mile journey across two South American countries: Paraguay and Uruguay. Host, Josh Guerrero, is taking this on in order to raise money for a non-profit that helps Veterans called American Veterans Archaeological Recovery (AVAR). Would you like to help by making a tax-deductible donation?! Head over to: https://www.gofundme.com/dualtrek And don't forget to follow All-Around Adventure on these social media platforms: Instagram Facebook Twitter And until next time; be safe, happy travels, and always move forward!

Mike Ergo is a US Marine Corps Veteran, an Ironman Triathlete, and the co-host of the Age Groupies Podcast. He is also a multi-time guest on the Warrior Soul Podcast.  In his post-military life, Mike became a drug addict. For ten years he turned to drugs to numb himself to the memories of the deaths of the Marines and Sailors of the 1st Batallion 8th Marines that he lost in combat.  After finally becoming sober, Mike turned to endurance sports. He found the sport of triathlon and he eventually made his way to Kona for the Ironman Triathlon.  When Mike competes, he's adopted the practice of carrying the name of a fallen service member with him. Additionally, he raises money for gold star families with every race he competes in.  Mike is heading back to Kona this year, and I brought him on to talk about the race and what he's been up to in recent months.   

At a turning point in his career as a US Naval Officer, Captain L. David Marquet was given command of the worst-performing submarine in the fleet, the USS Santa Fe.  During his command, Captain Marquet managed to turn the Santa Fe from the worst performer in the fleet to the best. Famous author Stephen Covey spent time on the Santa Fe and called it "the most empowering organization he'd ever seen.  Captain Marquet's "secret" was that he was able to transform his crew from a group of followers to a group of leaders. In 2009, Captain Marquet retired from the Navy and began bringing his intent-based leadership method to the corporate world. He's been able to help some of the largest companies in the world transform and grow.  His first book, Turn the Ship Around, was called the “best how-to manual anywhere for managers on delegating, training, and driving flawless execution” by Fortune Magazine. His latest book Leadership is Language uncovers the linguistic traps that imprison leaders and teams into outdated thinking that can turn costly and even deadly in many situations.  Captain Marquet came onto the Warrior Soul Podcast to impart his knowledge onto the small unit leaders and veterans who've now found themselves in the civilian corporate world.  In this conversation you will learn: a new playbook for leadership why the language you use is important how to free yourself of the old playbook how to empower everyone on your team to become leaders wisdom on living your best life in the civilian world You can find Captain Marquet's book Leadership is Language here: https://amzn.to/2tfLQ6G You can also find Turn the Ship Around, Captain Marquet's first book here: https://amzn.to/2S90WU2

In our 20’s we get the opportunity to set ourselves up for success by 30, here are five things you can do today to create a peace of mind and ultimate freedom in your 30’s: - 1. Cultivate a Growth Mindset 2. Build Healthy Relationships 3. Build Wealth in Your 20’s 4. Move Towards Peak Health 5. Become a Creator BONUS - Go Travel! - This Episode was Inspired by Chris Albert from the Warrior Soul Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-warrior-soul-podcast/id1096901382?i=1000462882769 -- As always, thank-you for listening to the Xenfulness Podcast! -- Feel free to reach out to me if you have suggestions, questions, feedback, etc: Xenfulness Connect - https://www.xenfulness.com/connect/

Greetings, SuperFriends! Today we are joined by Chris Albert. Chris is a trainer, nutrition coach, and podcaster. His show, the Warrior Soul Podcast, empowers US Military Veterans to live their best lives through tools, tactics, ideas, and strategies that he and his amazing guests provide. Chris is also a US Marine Corps Veteran, and he got his start in training and nutrition while he was working on his Ph.D. in Political Science at UC Santa Barbara. He then went on to co-found the world-famous Metroflex Gym Long Beach where he advised pro-bodybuilders and pro athletes on nutrition. Chris has had some crazy experiences around discovering his identity and his genetics, and around growing up without adult figures in his life, plus much more that I'll let him talk to you about in the episode. My goal for the episode was to get in the mind of a real-life warrior and figure out what we can learn about adapting a warrior mindset in our own lives. How can we embody more discipline? How can we reach our goals by staying true to that discipline, and what kind of things can we learn by someone who literally is a warrior and works every single day with warriors? I really enjoyed the episode which is always a good indication that you will as well. Enjoy! -Jonathan Levi

Like many stories we bring to you on the Warrior Soul Podcast, the story of Craig and Fred begins on a battlefield. Battlefields are known to be places of horror, sacrifice, and death. They are also the sources of some of the greatest stories ever created.  Craig and Fred have a great story. It's the story of a US Marine, named Craig Grossi, who found a little dog in Afghanistan whom he named Fred. That dog worked his way into Craig's heart, and into the heart of his fellow Marines. Then Craig decided to bring Fred home to the United States.  The book, Craig and Fred has inspired thousands of people from across the country and across the globe.  I've been lucky enough to befriend Craig and Fred the Afghan, and to get to know both of them. I can say that both have huge hearts and a desire to help others gain the same stubborn positivity that made their story so great.  This is why I bring Craig Grossi onto the show each year around Christmas time. It's a story that can unite us in such divisive times and it's a story that can lift us up.   

Within each of us lies an internal battle between who we are currently, and who we want to become. With who we want to become being our warrior side. Today on the podcast I'm joined by fellow Marine and Veteran entrepreneur, Chris Albert, to talk about climbing out of a hole after hitting rock bottom. How to make the most out of your one shot at life. And how you can cultivate your warrior soul. Chris is the founder of Warrior Soul Agoge, which is a community of Veterans seeking to reawaken and hone their warrior spirits for success in the modern world. With the Agoge consisting of an apparel line, a podcast, and a mastermind group called the Warrior's Obituary Society. Though prior to embarking on this path of entrepreneurship, Chris spent time in the Marine Corps as an infantryman. Following his service, he took notice of the tragic state of many Veterans and made it his mission to help them live their best lives. Though this path did not come without challenges. Along the way Chris faced failed businesses, ruined relationships, he was without a home for a while and living out of his car, and he was diagnosed with ulcerative colitis. Despite all of it, he pressed on and is now running a successful business. He's also taking good care of his health by staying active through weight lifting and jiu-jitsu. And he hosts a podcast that has allowed him to connect with a variety of amazing people; including Grant Cardone, Nick Bare, Ryan Michler, and Donny O'Malley, just to name a few. In this episode, Chris tells us more of his story, talking about the life lessons that he's learned from his successes and failures, some of his travels around the world, and how you can cultivate your own warrior soul. Connect with Chris www.warriorsoulagoge.com Facebook Instagram Twitter YouTube Also, check out the Warrior's Obituary Society, the Warrior Soul Podcast, and Warrior Soul Apparel for some sweet gear! And take a look at the Waking Up app that Chris mentioned on the show! Thank you for listening! To hear more great episodes like this one, click here! Also, don't forget to head over to Apple Podcasts and leave us a good review! You can also listen to the podcast on Spotify, Stitcher, and iHeartRadio. Also be sure to join our FREE closed Facebook group, Travel Titans, and interact with other travelers like you! And don't forget to follow All-Around Adventure on these social media platforms: Instagram Facebook Twitter And until next time; be safe, happy travels, and always move forward!

Pain, emotional or physical, drifts finds it's way into all of our lives at one time or another.  Regardless of how pain enters our lives, it leaves its impact. That impact can be devastating.  Pain can drive you to the ends of your sanity and to the edge of your strength, but pain can also make you stronger.  In this episode, Chris talks about how he deals with his chronic physical and emotional pain in his life.  The Warrior Soul Podcast is brought to you by FBOMB Nutrition - makers of delicious high-fat/low-carbohydrate snacks. Their macadamia nut butters are premium quality and highly portable. They also make outstanding meat snaks and cheese crisps. To get 20% off of your first order of FBOMBs, use the code WARRIORSOUL at checkout at http://www.dropanfbomb.com  

In this "Ask Me Anything" edition of the Warrior Soul Podcast, Chris examines three question ranging from the practical to the very serious: How to live your best life even though you are dealing with survivor's guilt from the loss of a friend.  How to train and eat as you're getting older and and dealing with chronic pain from inflammation.  What books Chris is reading now to prepare for the challenges he's facing.  Get your questions answered by posting them in the Warrior Soul Agoge: Empowerment and Resilience Facebook Group here: http://www.facebook.com/groups/warriorsoulagoge    

On June 6, 1984, President Ronald Reagan gave an address at Pointe Du Hoc in Normandy, France.  Reagan came to honor the thousands of men whom, 40 years earlier, fought to save the world from Nazi domination during the invasion of Normandy.  Today, the Reagan Legacy Foundation is doing everything it can to keep the memory of those brave soldiers alive.  Through its work with the Walkway to Victory at Pointe Du Hoc, the Reagan Legacy Foundation is building an everlasting memorial to their bravery.  As we did last year, we brought Michael on to talk about this important project and why it's so vital that we keep this history alive.  The Warrior Soul Podcast is brought to you by FBomb nutrition, makers of delicious high fat-low carbohydrate snacks, like their amazing macadamia nut butter. Get 20% off of your first order of FBombs by using the code WARRIORSOUL at checkout at http://www.dropanfbomb.com.  The Warrior Soul Podcast is also brought to you by Save the Brave. Save the Brave brings Veterans and Gold Star Families together through outreach and comradery events. Their outstanding work helps Veterans to find their confidence and gain happiness through fishing, golf, and other activities. If you're interested in helping Save the Brave, head over to http://www.SavetheBrave.org and make your donation today.   

This past week, we had Bas Rutten on as a guest, and it brought a question to mind: what are you willing to fight for? Most people would answer with something like their country, or their family, and that's all admirable.  But in this episode, I pose it in a different way: what would you be willing to go on the offensive for?  Think about it. Most of the time, we live our lives passively. Even fighting for your country or fighting for your family requires that you fight in response to something.  But in life, if you live passively, things don't tend to go so well. You end up constantly on your heels, waiting for something to fall into your lap.  In this episode, Chris discusses why you need to go on the offensive when it comes to your hopes and your dreams.  The Warrior Soul Podcast is brought to you by FBomb nutrition, makers of delicious high fat-low carbohydrate snacks, like their amazing macadamia nut butter. Get 20% off of your first order of FBombs by using the code WARRIORSOUL at checkout at http://www.dropanfbomb.com.  The Warrior Soul Podcast is also brought to you by Save the Brave. Save the Brave brings Veterans and Gold Star Families together through outreach and comradery events. Their outstanding work helps Veterans to find their confidence and gain happiness through fishing, golf, and other activities. If you're interested in helping Save the Brave, head over to http://www.SavetheBrave.org and make your donation today. 

Bas Rutten is a retired Mixed-Martial-Artist. He's a former UFC Heavyweight Champion, a 3-time King of Pancrase World Champion, and he finished his career on a 22 fight unbeaten streak.  Aside from being the ultimate badass, Bas is also an outstanding individual who contributes to anti-bullying campaigns throughout the world.  In this conversation, Bas discusses his fight career, his battles with drugs, and his love of faith and family. Bas also talks about the importance of his Catholic religion, and how his use of psychedelic plant medicines brought him closer to his faith.  The Warrior Soul Podcast is brought to you by FBomb nutrition, makers of delicious high fat-low carbohydrate snacks, like their amazing macadamia nut butter. Get 20% off of your first order of FBombs by using the code WARRIORSOUL at checkout at http://www.dropanfbomb.com.  The Warrior Soul Podcast is also brought to you by Save the Brave. Save the Brave brings Veterans and Gold Star Families together through outreach and comradery events. Their outstanding work helps Veterans to find their confidence and gain happiness through fishing, golf, and other activities. If you're interested in helping Save the Brave, head over to http://www.SavetheBrave.org and make your donation today. 

October was an awesome month for the Warrior Soul Podcast.  Our inspiring guests for October included Robert Greene, Bing West, Nick Koumalatsos, Dr. Kirk Parsley, Rob Jones, and Vincent "Rocco" Vargas. Civilians and veterans who've gone on to build businesses, write best-selling books, and inspire thousands.  It is such an honor for me to be able to do this work for the Veteran Community and I am so grateful for this opportunity.  But things weren't always this way. Six years ago, I was literally living out of my car. I was broke, sick, and had few options to move forward.  It wasn't until I stopped feeling bad about myself and started working on the things that would move me forward that my life changed.  For far too long, the US Military Veteran Community has been treated like a group of victims by the popular media and by ourselves.  We aren't victims. We are the sleeping giant in this country, and we are capable of shaping it's future.  My mission is to empower Veterans to live their absolute best lives with the content we provide. If you're getting a lot out of this show, please share these episodes out and consider writing us a review on iTunes. 

Vincent "Rocco" Vargas is a US Army Ranger Veteran, Entrepreneur, Actor, and Podcaster. He is currently playing Gilberto "Gilly" Lopez on the FX Series Mayans MC. Vincent "Rocco" Vargas has a lot to say about the state of affairs in the US Military Veteran Community, and we should be listening.  He's been through the struggles that many Veterans have faced: the sleepless nights, the nightmares, the addictions, and divorce. He's spoken to thousands of Veterans about these struggles.  In the past, he dealt with these issues like many of us have: with humor. As an influencer, Vinny played the character "Rocco" on Matt Best's YouTube Channel. He was known as the "funny" guy.  But as Vinny says during this interview "dick and fart" jokes weren't cutting it anymore. Over the past two years, he's worked to cultivate a more serious image. Not for fame or fortune, but because he believes that it's what the Veteran Community needs.  He still loves humor. It takes the edge off of things. He still considers Matt Best and the rest of the guys great friends and he has the deepest of respect for what they've done together.  But now he's also working for a larger vision: to teach the Veteran Community that they are not victims and that they are capable of fostering strength, resilience, and prosperity in their civilian lives.  We discuss:  Vinny's transition into serious acting why he no longer drinks alcohol the difference between the characters he's played and him as a person why family is the most important thing to him what his vision is for his future and for the future of the Veteran Community and a whole lot more The Warrior Soul Podcast is sponsored by FBOMB Nutrition. They make delicious and portable low carb fat-fueled snacks like Macadamia Nut Butter, Cheese Snacks, and Meat Sticks.  Get 20% off of your first order of FBOMBS by using the code WARRIORSOUL at checkout at http://www.dropanfbomb.com

Rob Jones is a US Marine Corps Veteran. He's ridden across country in the dead of winter on a bicycle. He's also run 31 marathons in 31 days.  Rob is a double above the knee amputee who lost both of his legs while serving in Afghanistan. In addition to the accomplishments listed above, Rob also earned the bronze medal in rowing for the US Paralympic Team.  Now Rob is running for a congressional seat to represent Virginia's 10th district in the US House of Representatives. We brought Rob on for the second time to speak about his life, his campaign, and where he sees this country going.  The Warrior Soul Podcast is sponsored by FBOMB Nutrition, makers of delicious high-fat low carb snacks. Get 20% off of your first order when you use the code WARRIORSOUL at checkout.     

As many of you know who follow me I did not sleep from 2009 to 2014. I started to realize how crucial sleeping was to every aspect of our life! So much so that the first step of happiness in my book Excommunicated Warrior. I was on the Warrior Soul Podcast and Chris read my book and mentioned that I should have a conversation with Doc Parsley about his sleep studies. What a great conversation! If you are not maximizing your sleep schedule (which you aren't) Check out his link and start putting the work in. http://www.docparsley.com/ My Book Excommunicated Warrior: http://www.exwarrior.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/nick-koumalatsos/support

Growing up, many of us are taught to have something to fall back on. A fail-safe in case our plans for life don't go exactly as planned.  This can be a useful strategy, but sometimes having a fall back plan can shoot you in the foot. Some of the most successful people found their footing when there were no other options.  This episode will discuss when it's appropriate for you to "burn the ships." This phrase refers to a story about Hernan Cortes. He had aspirations to conquer Mexico, but his men were fearful. They wanted to sail back to Cuba where there was an established settlement. Sensing the anxiety in his men, Cortes secretly ordered that his ships be destroyed. His men found him out, but by that point, the ships had already been destroyed. He told his men that they could either be lords of Mexico, or they could sit there and die.  Focused and motivated to avoid death, his men fell into line, and Cortes conquered Mexico with just a few hundred men.  I learned this strategy from Robert Greene's 33 Strategies of War. I recently spoke to him in an interview for the Warrior Soul Podcast, and it will be published on September 16.  If you found this episode helpful, please consider subscribing to the Warrior Soul Podcast and writing us a five-star rating and review on itunes. It really helps with getting this information into the hands of more Veterans and hard-charging civilians who are looking to get the most out of life. If you want to pay us the highest compliment, please share this episode out to someone who can use it. Also, if you liked this episode, you'll probably also like these: How to Get Through Hell, Smash Anxiety, and Become Unstoppable - Craig Ballantyne How to Become More Productive with Yannis Pantelis The Warriors Obituary Society If you are a man who is searching for deeper meaning in life, consider joining our brotherhood, The Warrior's Obituary Society. This group empowers men to live epic lives worthy of epic obituaries. It consists of an 8 week development program centered on improving your fitness, finances, relationships, and impact on this world. From there, we continue the fight with weekly challenges, workouts, and guidance toward achieving your most valued goals. Learn more at https://courses.warriorbusinessacademy.com/courses/warrior-obituary/. Support our amazing sponsor, FBOMB Nutrition, and get 20% off of your first order with the code WARRIORSOUL at checkout! FBOMB makes delicious low carb fat fueled snacks including their amazing macadamia nut butters, oils, meat snacks, and cheese crisps. They're also amazing people who send boxes of their products overseas to the troops on the front lines. It's an amazing company and their products are top quality, which is why we have them as a sponsor. You can also support the show by purchasing supplements from 1stPhorm. They make some of the best supplements in the world. 1stPhorm makes the greatest nutritional supplements in the world. Their Opti-Greens are the mainstay of my own micro-nutritional supplementation program. Whether you're looking to perform better, shed a few pounds, or look like a Greek God, their products will help you along on your way. Click the image below to shop now.

Many people overcomplicate productivity.  They invest in expensive programs and planners, set up complicated systems, and at the end of the day, they set themselves up for failure.  And when we fail, if we feel like we wasted a day or didn't get everything done that we would have liked to, we can often fall into a negative thought pattern that leads to depression.  Beyond this, the thoughts of what we should have done stay trapped in our minds. This tends to increase anxiety, interrupt our sleep, and in turn, translates to more lack of productivity the next day.  So one of the biggest factors in getting you to live a happier, healthier, and freer life, ironically, is by disciplining yourself to get those most important tasks in your life done in a timely and efficient manner.  But knowing this, where do most people go wrong? It starts by understanding this: we chronically overestimate the amount of stuff we can do in a 24 hour period.  Essentially, we stuff so much into our workdays that we get overwhelmed and overwhelm leads to procrastination.  Generally, when you find yourself mindlessly scrolling on social media when you should be working, it's not because you'd rather be looking at Instagram.  It's because you just don't know what to do at that moment.  So the biggest factor in avoiding procrastination is to make it as clear as possible what you're going to be working on.  So what I want to do here in this episode is to give you a few best practices that you can implement right here and right now after you listen to this show to help you avoid procrastination and get more done in your day.  I'll also include photographs of my daily planner in the show notes so you can see what I'm talking about.  You don't need an expensive planner, just get yourself a notebook. It can be a green monster, like those we used in the Corps, or it can be a moleskin.  Planning - You need to set time aside to plan your months, your weeks, and your days.  On the last Sunday of every month, I plan the month ahead. I just number the days on a single page, and I use it as a radar. Any big events or deadlines I have for that month, I note there next to the number corresponding with the date.  Each week, on Sunday, I plan out the next 6 days. I do this by making six boxes on a page. Then I separate my tasks based on the day. For example, I Mondays are my writing days, that's when I draft out episodes for the podcast, Tuesdays are the days when I record my solo episodes, I use Wednesdays to write out show notes, Thursdays I work on building new products, and on Fridays and Saturdays I handle podcast planning and calls with clients. Separating tasks like this keeps me from overloading too much in any given day.  Each night before I finish work, I plan the next day by writing out the tasks I need to accomplish. I work in two blocks of time. In the early morning, I'll work on my hardest tasks - creative work that I need to do for the show. Then at 11AM each day, I put on my workout clothes, train for an hour, and then I return to work. In the afternoons, I handle tasks that take less brain power, like phone calls and administrative tasks like posting videos or blogs. One very important thing that I do each day is I make it a point to connect with one important person from my network each day. That's normally a note, an email, or a call just to check on them to see how they're doing.  Calendar, once everything is written in my journal, I put everything into my mobile calender and I stick to the schedule there. Flexibility - One big thing we all know is that any plan, even the best of them, are subject to change. Inevitably there's going to be something that comes up like an emergency or a fire you've got to put out. What's important here is that you don't get discouraged. So when I'm setting up my calendar for the day, I ensure that I include buffer time. This is time for transition from one task to another where I can catch up. I make sure that I have at least an hour of buffer time at the end of each day to close open loops.  Solo hour - one thing I learned as a squad leader in the Marine Corps was to be up at least an hour before any of my Marines. That gave me time to get myself straight, get my gear ready, and think. When my Marines finally got up, I could then be present to advise them and lead. I do the same thing today. I wake up at least an hour before anyone in my house is up. My clients aren't awake, no one is trying to get in touch with me, and this gives me time to meditate, read, pray, and get my mind ready for the day ahead.  Finally, when I'm working on something, I do everything possible to get rid of all distractions. I avoid social media unless it's a scheduled slot for me to interact or post. I turn my phone on airplane mode, and I run an app called Brain FM that plays focus music to help me concentrate, be more creative, and calm my nerves.  Above all, the absolute key to success with this process is this: prioritizing your life. One thing we do as human beings too much is going after shiny objects that distract us from what we truly want to do. If you're going after several different big goals, then your focus won't be where it should be. Pick one main focus each month when it comes to your goals and focus on that.  If you found this episode helpful, please consider subscribing to the Warrior Soul Podcast and writing us a five-star rating and review on itunes. It really helps with getting this information into the hands of more Veterans and hard-charging civilians who are looking to get the most out of life. If you want to pay us the highest compliment, please share this episode out to someone who can use it.  Also, if you liked this episode, you'll probably also like these: How to Get Through Hell, Smash Anxiety, and Become Unstoppable - Craig Ballantyne How to Become More Productive with Yannis Pantelis The Warriors Obituary Society If you are a man who is searching for deeper meaning in life, consider joining our brotherhood, The Warrior's Obituary Society. This group empowers men to live epic lives worthy of epic obituaries. It consists of an 8 week development program centered on improving your fitness, finances, relationships, and impact on this world. From there, we continue the fight with weekly challenges, workouts, and guidance toward achieving your most valued goals. Learn more at https://courses.warriorbusinessacademy.com/courses/warrior-obituary/. Support our amazing sponsor, FBOMB Nutrition, and get 20% off of your first order with the code WARRIORSOUL at checkout! FBOMB makes delicious low carb fat fueled snacks including their amazing macadamia nut butters, oils, meat snacks, and cheese crisps. They're also amazing people who send boxes of their products overseas to the troops on the front lines. It's an amazing company and their products are top quality, which is why we have them as a sponsor. You can also support the show by purchasing supplements from 1stPhorm. They make some of the best supplements in the world. 1stPhorm makes the greatest nutritional supplements in the world. Their Opti-Greens are the mainstay of my own micro-nutritional supplementation program. Whether you're looking to perform better, shed a few pounds, or look like a Greek God, their products will help you along on your way. Click the image below to shop now.

Craig Ballantyne is a Wall Street Journal Best Selling Author, creator of the Perfect Day Formula, and advisor to some of the world's greatest entrepreneurs.  He's also widely touted as The World's Most Productive Man, and if you take a look at what he's been able to build you would agree. At a young age, he turned his personal training business into a multi-million dollar online business empire. Since then, he's gone on to advise some of the most successful entrepreneurs both in the fitness world and in other industries including Bedros Keulian and Vince Del Monte.  But there was a point where Craig was suffering big-time from the paralyzing effects of anxiety. His first attack happened when he was in the best shape of his life. He was working out and running almost every day and he had six-pack abs, but for six-months, he constantly felt like he was having a heart attack.  He decided he needed to do something about it, so he set about reading everything he could to make it stop. Then he integrated systems and structures into his daily life to allow himself to become happier, healthier, more productive, more successful and ultimately more fulfilled. His latest book Unstoppable: How to Get Through Hell, Overcome Anxiety, and Dominate in Business and Life shows you how you can integrate these practices and overcome anxiety for good.  For many Veterans and hard-charging civilians, anxiety is a crippling factor that keeps them from being their absolute best. If you're dealing with crippling anxiety, this episode and Craig's book will help you by delivering simple practices that you can begin to implement immediately.  You'll learn: How to use simple breathing techniques to calm yourself down How nutrition plays a role in easing anxiety Why doing too much exercise can actually cause more anxiety How consuming alcohol can disrupt the restorative processes in your body that can help ease anxiety How you can get the benefits of meditation and yoga by starting with as little as a few minutes a day Why having structure and discipline in your life is so important to reducing anxiety And so much more. Craig really brought his top game to this episode and you will not be disappointed.  [caption id="attachment_12760" align="alignleft" width="249"] Click the image to get a free copy of Unstoppable[/caption] I highly suggest that you get both of Craig's books and that you sign up for his newsletter at www.craigballantyne.com. He delivers a free 90-day blueprint to each of his subscribers, and I can tell you from personal experience that Craig's writing is awesome. His blog was a huge influence on me and it helped me to get Warrior Soul Agoge off the ground by teaching me how to structure my day and get the most out of every minute.  You can get a free copy of Unstoppable from Craig's site by clicking the image on this page. Additionally, you should definitely take a look at Craig's blog Early to Rise at www.earlytorise.com. If you liked this episode and found it helpful, please consider sharing it with someone else who could benefit. Also please consider writing a five-star rating and review for the Warrior Soul Podcast. These actions help us to get this information into the hands of more Veterans and people who are seeking to live their absolute best lives.  Additionally, here are some other episodes that you may find helpful: How to Beat Anxiety with Kevin Ashworth Don't Take Refuge in Anxiety with Chris Albert The Warriors Obituary Society If you are a man who is searching for deeper meaning in life, consider joining our brotherhood, The Warrior's Obituary Society. This group empowers men to live epic lives worthy of epic obituaries. It consists of an 8 week development program centered on improving your fitness, finances, relationships, and impact on this world. From there, we continue the fight with weekly challenges, workouts, and guidance toward achieving your most valued goals. Learn more at https://courses.warriorbusinessacademy.com/courses/warrior-obituary/. Support our amazing sponsor, FBOMB Nutrition, and get 20% off of your first order with the code WARRIORSOUL at checkout! FBOMB makes delicious low carb fat fueled snacks including their amazing macadamia nut butters, oils, meat snacks, and cheese crisps. They're also amazing people who send boxes of their products overseas to the troops on the front lines. It's an amazing company and their products are top quality, which is why we have them as a sponsor. You can also support the show by purchasing supplements from 1stPhorm. They make some of the best supplements in the world. 1stPhorm makes the greatest nutritional supplements in the world. Their Opti-Greens are the mainstay of my own micro-nutritional supplementation program. Whether you're looking to perform better, shed a few pounds, or look like a Greek God, their products will help you along on your way. Click the image below to shop now.

Interview begins at 08:15 Life is difficult. Whenever we try to do anything that is meaningful or difficult, obstacles tend to beseech us from every corner.  This makes it easy to create a victim mentality, where you believe that the world is just trying to get in your way.  But the truth is that the world owes us nothing. It's not coming after you, but you can't expect the world to bend over backward just because you're trying to do something meaningful to you.  Ask yourself, "am I really doing everything I need to do to get to where I want to go?"  Being truthful here means the difference between massive success and total failure.  In this episode, we discuss practical steps you can take to get yourself out of victim mode and back onto the battlefield so that you can fight for what you want.  The Warrior Soul Podcast empowers US Military Veterans, and anyone else willing to listen, to live their absolute best lives by delivering tools, tactics, strategies, and ideas to help them to become stronger, smarter, and more capable humans. Please support the show by sharing these episodes out and by writing us a rating and review on itunes. Click the image to subscribe and leave a review. The Warriors Obituary Society If you are a man who is searching for deeper meaning in life, consider joining our brotherhood, The Warrior's Obituary Society. This group empowers men to live epic lives worthy of epic obituaries. It consists of an 8 week development program centered on improving your fitness, finances, relationships, and impact on this world. From there, we continue the fight with weekly challenges, workouts, and guidance toward achieving your most valued goals. Learn more at https://courses.warriorbusinessacademy.com/courses/warrior-obituary/. Support our amazing sponsor, FBOMB Nutrition, and get 20% off of your first order with the code WARRIORSOUL at checkout! FBOMB makes delicious low carb fat fueled snacks including their amazing macadamia nut butters, oils, meat snacks, and cheese crisps. They're also amazing people who send boxes of their products overseas to the troops on the front lines. It's an amazing company and their products are top quality, which is why we have them as a sponsor. You can also support the show by purchasing supplements from 1stPhorm. They make some of the best supplements in the world. 1stPhorm makes the greatest nutritional supplements in the world. Their Opti-Greens are the mainstay of my own micro-nutritional supplementation program. Whether you're looking to perform better, shed a few pounds, or look like a Greek God, their products will help you along on your way. Click the image below to shop now.  

Want to see me bring my guests together in a Live Event on one stage? Please support me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/independentthoughtandfreedomAre you an author who wants to have more impact? Then join my FREE Masterclass on 3 Steps on How To Use Your Intellectual Authority to Become A Media Personality : https://becomeapublicintellectual.com/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=webinar_homepage&utm_campaign=webinar_registration&utm_content=Warrior_Soul This week, I am airing an interview I did for a US Veteran podcast, Warrior Soul, hosted by Chris Albert. The mission of Warrior Soul is as follows: "Reclaim your Warrior Spirit. Each week, we'll be discussing tools, tactics, ideas, and strategies to help you strengthen your body, enhance your mind, and dominate life. US Marine Corps Veteran Chris Albert delivers a powerful message: life is too precious to sit idly and watch it go by. The Warrior Soul Podcast was created to help all Veterans, and anyone willing to listen, to live their best lives. Past guests include: Ryan Michler, Ben Greenfield, Remi Adeleke, Chris Bell, and so many more.""When many think of the “Left” in the US political-ideological spectrum, they think of things like tolerance, equality, and anti-imperialism.Yet, that perspective is increasingly being called into question.In this episode, we bring in the perspective of someone from the Caribbean, a region that's existed in the shadow of US foreign policy throughout its history.Dr. Kirk Meighoo is a Trinidadian academic, former independent Senator, and political thought leader.He is also a former “Marxist” who argues that “leftist” and “progressive” thought is actually more aligned with imperialism than the traditional conservative ideological perspective if you look at the facts and the historical record.In this episode, we dissect the current political discourse in the United States with a discussion of topics ranging from US foreign policy to immigration.This is surely one of our most controversial episodes, and regardless of what your political views are, it's aim is to get you to think."  

August was a tough month. After attending a memorial service for a friend who passed away, another friend, the man who organized that service, passed away suddenly.  Several days later, I got stricken with sickness: Hand, Foot, and Mouth Virus.  Beyond that, business hadn't quite been going as expected and I faced dire financial circumstances.  Angry, sad, and in a high degree of pain, I began searching for answers. This is why I began reading Viktor Frankl's classic book, Man's Search for Meaning. The book details Frankl's 3-year experience in a Nazi concentration camp and how he survived by finding meaning in his captivity. It also explores how he dealt with life after he was freed when he learned that his wife, unborn child, and his entire family were murdered.  The truth is that none of us are immune to suffering. We all face tragedy, hardship, and ultimately death. The key to life is in how we choose to deal with our suffering.  Do we allow it to break us? Or do we allow it to make us stronger, wiser, and more capable humans? These are the important themes discussed in this amazing book, and we explore them in this week's Warrior Notes Episode.  To purchase Man's Search for Meaning on Amazon: https://amzn.to/2MT10XI When you use this link, a small portion of your purchase will go toward funding the Warrior Soul Podcast.  The Warrior Soul Podcast empowers US Military Veterans, and anyone else willing to listen, to live their absolute best lives by delivering tools, tactics, strategies, and ideas to help them to become stronger, smarter, and more capable humans.  Please support the show by sharing these episodes out and by writing us a rating and review on itunes.  The Warrior Soul Podcast is made possible with the help of our sponsors at FBOMB Nutrition. Get 20% off of your first order of FBOMBS when you use the code WARRIORSOUL at checkout at www.dropanfbomb.com.   

Empowering the US Military Veteran Community, and anyone else willing to listen, to live their best lives.  We've been recording this podcast for four years now. In that time, we've interviewed some amazing guests and we've spoken about some very important subjects for the veteran community.  In this episode, I discuss why the Warrior Soul Podcast exists, how we are expanding our mission, and what the future looks like.  As I mention in this episode, there is a large graveyard of veteran oriented podcasts on iTunes who do not publish anymore.  It's not because they failed. It's because they couldn't be consistent and they stopped publishing.  I feel immense gratitude for being able to do this and to serve this amazing community.  During the show, I also take you through the list of resources we provide as an organization ranging from this podcast to YouTube. On them, you will find tools and strategies to help you with fitness, your career, your business, and your relationships.  If you would like to support this show you can do so in the following ways: Join our community: The Warrior Soul Agoge Private Facebook Group Support Warrior Soul's Mission Our shirts are made by Marines for all Veterans. They are top quality, and if any shirt does not match up to your specifications, we will fix it. Check out the gear by clicking the image below: Support our amazing sponsor, FBOMB Nutrition, and get 20% off of your first order with the code WARRIORSOUL at checkout! You can also support the show by purchasing supplements from 1stPhorm. They make some of the best supplements in the world. 

Charlie Cina is the author of the book Expose and Close: Simple Networking, Marketing and Sales Techniques to Activate, Acquire, and Achieve Massive Success.  He's worked in high-level sales environments for the last three decades, building sales teams and driving revenue for some of the top companies in the world across various industries. He's also sold into multiple billion-dollar casino projects on the Las Vegas strip, including the Wynn Resort, Palazzo Hotel, Mandarin Oriental, and the MGM Grand.  Currently, Charlie represents Lightspeed VT, one of the top companies in the world of Virtual Interactive Online Training.  But if you were lucky enough to meet Charlie at a conference, or in passing at a coffee shop, that's not what he'd tell you at first. Charlie would tell you that he "empowers speakers, trainers, and subject matter experts to monetize their content worldwide in three easy steps."  For Charlie, success starts with telling people who you are, what you do, what problems you can help them solve, or how you can make their lives better.  His recently released book Expose and Close is one of the easiest to read, most digestible, and helpful books on sales that I have ever read.  In a world where everyone has the next "trick" or technological "hack," Charlie offers a refreshing trip back to basic skills that could make you extremely successful in all areas of your life.  Key Lessons Your name is powerful. Talk to people, give them your name and ask them for theirs. According to Charlie, there are life-changing opportunities within arms reach of you every time you go out in public. The simple act of approaching people and saying "Hi my name is ______, what's your name?" is responsible for a large part of Charlie's success.  Don't tell people what you are, tell them who you are, what you do, and how you can help them. As I wrote before, Charlie doesn't go around telling people that he's a salesman. He tells them "I empower speakers, trainers, and subject matter experts to monetize their content worldwide in three easy steps." This simple statement gets people wanting to know more, while the "I'm a salesman" statement would have been a non-starter for most people.  Dress for success. You are a package, and you need to wrap your package effectively if you want people to be interested in you.  It's not all about technology. In the internet age, it's easy to think that technology could do all of the work for us, but Charlie thinks this is a mistake. Though he says social media is important, the old fashioned techniques of cold calling and knocking on doors are still vital forms of communication.  Advice for Veterans Charlie was extremely enthusiastic about coming onto the Warrior Soul Podcast and speaking to our audience of veterans because he sees so much potential in the US Military Veteran community.  Many of you have been through things that most people could not grasp. You have dealt with people of all types, and you have overcome obstacles that would make many people break.  If you can do that, you have what it takes to be a successful salesperson or entrepreneur.  Whether you are in sales or not, I highly suggest that you get a copy of Charlie's book by clicking on its image. Additionally, Charlie just released his new virtual training course at www.exposeandclose.com. Currently, he's offering this course at a massive discount.  Normally, it runs for $1,000, but it's being sold for a limited time for our audience at $297. I enrolled in the training myself, and I can tell you the   Join our community: The Warrior Soul Agoge Private Facebook Group Support Warrior Soul's Mission Our shirts are made by Marines for all Veterans. They are top quality, and if any shirt does not match up to your specifications, we will fix it. Check out the gear by clicking the image below: Support our amazing sponsor, FBOMB Nutrition, and get 20% off of your first order with the code WARRIORSOUL at checkout!

Life definitely has its ups and its downs, and all of us find ourselves in a situation where we feel stuck at one time or another.  Normally, self-help gurus will tell you that, to get out of a rut, you need to write down goals and develop an action plan. While these are valuable exercises, the problem with this is that, because you're in a rut in the first place, the path forward isn't easy to come by.  As such, writing down goals or attempting to create a vision can be a near meaningless experience and a huge waste of time if you aren't in the right mindset.  This episode will take you through what you need to do to get to that point step-by-step, point-by-point.  The Warrior Soul Podcast is sponsored by FBOMB nutrition. Get 20% off of your first order of FBOMBs at http://www.dropanfbomb.com and use the code warriorsoul at checkout. 

Chris Albert returns to cohost as we talk about the practicalities and personal experiences with meditation. Is this something just for dudes with grey ponytails and dream catchers or is there something for the rest of us? Will it turn you into a complete panoche? We get into what people can gain from a breathing practice, how it changes our moods, and gives us more choice in how we react to situations.   Resources to get started: The M21 Meditation Challenge Hardwiring Happiness - by Rick Hanson The Untethered Soul - by Michael Singer   ========= Support Mike's fundraising for The Ironman Foundation's Gold Star Initiative    ================================   Transitions from War After his service in the United States Marines Corps, Mike Ergo started the Transitions from War blog  and Podcast to talk about his struggles returning from combat in Iraq. From PTSD and addiction to finding endurance sports, Mike has found a new life purpose and a passion to share this with others.     Transitions from War Sponsors:   Tattered Beans Air Force veteran Jason Jean gives us all a win-win situation: getting great coffee and tangibly supporting veterans and first responders. How does this work? Every bag of coffee you buy puts money directly in the pockets of those who serve with no middleman. When you buy coffee through Transitions from War, the money allocated to me will instead go to my fundraising campaign for the Ironman Foundation's Gold Star Initiative. Tattered Beans comes out of Pennsylvania, birthplace of the Marine Corps, where the first American Flag was stitched, where the Declaration of Independence was signed, home to the late Mac Miller and Punxsutawney Phil.   Buy some Tattered Beans Coffee today!       Cowboy Crickets Sustainable, Montana-raised crickets. Veteran-owned and Ironman approved! Enter promo code VETS to save 15% on all orders.    Fire Team Whiskey An app-based personal fitness and nutrition service geared to help active duty and military veterans take charge of their health with a ketogenic approach to eating. Save 40% on all training plans and coaching, as well as 15% on all keto supplements with the promo code "TRANSITIONS"    Apex Health  Apex health aims to be a mens health clinic that serves you so that you can live the longest, best life possible. At Apex Mens Health, we solve all these problems. Spending as much time with our patients as possible in order to give help them become compliant with a program that really works. Always having Dr. David Lunow to oversee meetings and protocol on-site. Allowing you to buy a month’s worth of TRT (Testosterone Replacement Therapy) through our prescribing services so that you don’t have to come in every week. Offering you a personalized diet and exercise program so that your precious testosterone doesn’t go to waste. Giving you the highest grade testosterone available on the market. Schedule a consultation with Apex Health today!   Zealios Zinc-based performance sunscreen along with chlorine-removing hair and skin products. Use the promo code VETS to save 20% on all orders.    Primal Kitchen Healthy, Paleo/Primal/Keto and Vegan condiments, salad dressings, and energy bars that actually taste good! Use the promo code PRIMALVETERAN to save 10% on your order and directly support this show.   Green Wolf Tactical Marine Corps Veteran-owned business specializing in paracord gear, custom embroidery, bracelets, key chains, survival gear, PVC patches, & more. Save 20% on all your orders with the promo code SEMPERFI   Find us on Facebook, Twitter,  Instagram and TransitionsFromWar.com #TFWSTORIES  

Today Chris Albert of the Warrior Soul Podcast joins me to review "Can't Hurt Me" by David Goggins. For new listeners, check out episode 34 where I interview Chris about his life and finding purpose after his time in the Marine Corps. Chris and I will be teaming up each week, recording episodes between his show and Transitions from War to review inspirational books, talk physical training, nutrition, and more. ================================   Transitions from War After his service in the United States Marines Corps, Mike Ergo started the Transitions from War blog  and Podcast to talk about his struggles returning from combat in Iraq. From PTSD and addiction to finding endurance sports, Mike has found a new life purpose and a passion to share this with others.   Transitions from War Sponsors:   Cowboy Crickets Sustainable, Montana-raised crickets. Veteran-owned and Ironman approved! Enter promo code VETS to save 15% on all orders.    Fire Team Whiskey An app-based personal fitness and nutrition service geared to help active duty and military veterans take charge of their health with a ketogenic approach to eating. Save 40% on all training plans and coaching with the promo code "TRANSITIONS"      Zealios Zinc-based performance sunscreen along with chlorine-removing hair and skin products. Use the promo code VETS to save 20% on all orders.    Primal Kitchen Healthy, Paleo/Primal/Keto and Vegan condiments, salad dressings, and energy bars that actually taste good! Use the promo code PRIMALVETERAN to save 10% on your order and directly support this show.   Green Wolf Tactical Marine Corps Veteran-owned business specializing in paracord gear, custom embroidery, bracelets, key chains, survival gear, PVC patches, & more. Save 20% on all your orders with the promo code SEMPERFI   Find us on Facebook, Twitter,  Instagram and TransitionsFromWar.com #TFWSTORIES  

In this episode we hear from Chris Albert, fellow Marine and founder of Warrior Soul Agoge and host of the popular Warrior Soul Podcast. Chris goes into depth about his struggle with addiction, depression, a debilitating bout of ulcerative colitis the search for meaning and purpose. Chris decided to take a hard look in the mirror and take responsibility for his circumstances. Along the way he balanced his hormones, fixed his nutrition and found his calling helping veterans to master their life. Prepare to be inspired. Find Chris on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and Warrior Soul Agoge.com    Chris references a couple articles on testosterone and the role it plays in men's bodies: Bad Digestion is Killing your Testosterone Forget Replacement T Therapy?   ---------------   Mike started the Transitions from War blog to talk about his struggles getting home, PTSD, and addiction and then finding endurance sports to really begin feeling whole again.   Breaking the stereotype of illiterate Marines, Mike and Rich met up in college at UC Berkeley. A few years after graduation they teamed up again, this time to discuss and promote a topic blatantly absent from their college days: healthy lifestyle and fitness.   Music by The Marine Rapper Intro: March - The Marine Rapper Outro: Blood, Sweat, Tears - The Marine Rapper   Sponsors:   Primal Kitchen Healthy, Paleo/Primal/Keto and Vegan condiments, salad dressings, and energy bars that actually taste good! Use the promo code PRIMALVETERAN to save 10% on your order and directly support this show.   Cowboy Crickets Sustainable, Montana-raised crickets. Veteran-owned and Ironman approved! Enter promo code VETS to save 15% on all orders.   Zealios Zinc-based performance sunscreen along with chlorine-removing hair and skin products. Use the promo code VETS to save 20% on all orders.   Green Wolf Tactical Marine Corps Veteran-owned business specializing in Paracord gear, custom embroidery, bracelets, key chains, survival gear, PVC patches, & more. Save 20% on all your orders with the promo code SEMPERFI   Find us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram and   TransitionsFromWar.com   #TFWSTORIES

Chris Albert is a U.S. Military Veteran (former Marine) and founder of Warrior Soul Agoge, a lifestyle, education and clothing company dedicated to veterans and civilians to “Live Their Best Lives.” He is the host of the Warrior Soul Podcast. 

Andrew Marr is a Special Forces Green Beret, Co-Founder and CEO of Warrior Angels Foundation, is on the leadership team of Warrior Soul, and Co-Host’s the Warrior Soul Podcast with Chris Albert. Andrew is married to Becky, the love of his life, and together they have five children. The Warrior Angel symbolizes a brave and experienced fighter of exemplary virtue. We do the right thing, not for promise of reward or fear of punishment, but simply because it’s the right thing to do. This is the way of the Warrior Angel. WAF MISSION: Warrior Angels Foundation provides a personalized assessment and treatment protocol, which pinpoints - and, more importantly, treats - the underlying condition for U.S. Military Service Members and Veterans who have sustained a Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) while in the line of duty. WAF VISION: To inspire and empower bold action To challenge the status quo To offer superior alternatives To Free the Medically Oppressed Until There Are None