551 | Leading Under Pressure And Stress With Jeff Kirkham

Use the timestamps below to guide you better as a leader or individual:- Leadership, mental health, and entrepreneurship with Jeff Kirkham. https://otter.ai/u/YjjJjWhu2milNWmsfsVytiVdRn0?tab=summary&t=1s- Jeff Kirkham jokes about being a "caveman with a big head and big hands" in a former life as an Army Special Forces member and serial entrepreneur.- Chris LoCurto thanks and appreciates the guest for their numerous accomplishments, including being in the Special Forces, owning a coffee company, and being a best-selling author.- Writing a post-apocalyptic novel and emergency preparedness. https://otter.ai/u/YjjJjWhu2milNWmsfsVytiVdRn0?tab=summary&t=217s- Chris LoCurto and Speaker 2 discuss their respective projects, including the black autumn series, a novel that started as a conversation between the two.- Speaker 2 shares how the idea for the novel came about, including their experience in Afghanistan and their co-author's background in emergency preparedness.- Speaker 2 is working on a post-apocalyptic novel series with co-author Jason, with 10 books planned or filmed as a series.- Ready Man is Speaker 2's literature and emergency preparedness company, which has faced social media censorship due to its messages of self-reliance.- Survival skills and community in post-apocalyptic world. https://otter.ai/u/YjjJjWhu2milNWmsfsVytiVdRn0?tab=summary&t=539s- Chris LoCurto and Speaker 2 discuss the importance of self-sufficiency and preparedness during COVID-19, highlighting their own experiences with homesteading and survival skills.- Speaker 2 emphasizes the importance of community and family in times of crisis, citing history as evidence that larger groups are more resilient and better equipped to handle challenges.- The speaker highlights the potential for isolation to lead to psychosis and the benefits of living in a community for mental health, citing examples from history and the Black Autumn series.- Rewilding, community, and mental health. https://otter.ai/u/YjjJjWhu2milNWmsfsVytiVdRn0?tab=summary&t=815s- Chris LoCurto and his wife have turned their farm into a community hub, connecting with like-minded individuals who share their values of living healthily and sustainably.- The community is built on a belief in a Supreme Being, with a focus on faith and spirituality, as seen in the second novel, "White Wasteland."- Speaker 2 discusses the concept of "rewilding" and how it involves using somatic experiences to help people regulate their nervous systems and cope with difficult emotions.- The rewilding program is led by men and women, and participants come from a variety of backgrounds, including those with trauma and CEOs seeking personal growth.- Trauma, healing, and hope through ancient texts and modern psychology. https://otter.ai/u/YjjJjWhu2milNWmsfsVytiVdRn0?tab=summary&t=1176s- Chris LoCurto's program offers hope and practical tools for those struggling with mental health issues.- Speaker 2 emphasizes the importance of understanding psychological aspects of trauma, citing the Bible and other ancient texts as resources.- Overcoming past traumas and managing emotions. https://otter.ai/u/YjjJjWhu2milNWmsfsVytiVdRn0?tab=summary&t=1376s- Chris LoCurto shares his personal experience with overcoming trauma and how it has impacted his life and decision-making.- He encourages listeners to look into the topic and seek help if they have experienced similar trauma, as it is not a one-time fix but a process of healing and growth.- Speaker discusses how understanding the past and being curious about it can help elevate consciousness and move forward.- Speaker recounts a recent experience where they blew up at their kids and realized it was triggered by something from their past.- Speaker shares how they apologized to their...