Backpack Theory Podcast

Backpack Theory Podcast

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  • UNPACKING: The Communication Code FT Jeremie Kubicek
    UNPACKING: The Communication Code FT Jeremie Kubicek
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    Communication, what does that even mean? Have you ever been extremely frustrated when you don't feel like someone else is listening to you? Have you ever had someone look at you confused when you remind them of a commitment they made you for a deadline? Have you ever been talking to someone and the entire time they are staring at their phone? The truth is WE ALL HAVE!
    Jeremie Kubicek, a successful entrepreneur and co-founder of GiANT Worldwide. In this episode we UNPACK a broad range of topics offering deep insights into Jeremie's life, his approach to business, and core insights from his book "The Communication Code."
    Jeremie covers his early life growing up, including his parents' entrepreneurial influence, his spiritual faith, and how these experiences shaped his purpose and drive. He mentions several notable life-changing events including a near-death experience in a car crash that led to a personal spiritual awakening, realigning his priorities and pushing him towards a more humble, purposeful, and relational approach in life and business.
    Discussing "The Communication Code," Jeremie explains the importance of understanding and meeting the communication expectations of others and lays the groundwork on five fundamental code words: celebration, care, clarification, collaboration, and critique. These, according to him, are the keys to unlock fruitful interactions and create deeper relationships.
    In the business context, he indicates how changing work and generation dynamics call for an evolution of leadership styles from positional authority to reciprocal emotional investments with emphasis on relational intelligence. He conveys how this emphasis on purpose and relational intelligence has permeated his own businesses, influencing how he interacts with his business partner, clients and even on personal fronts with his wife and family.
    This conversation provides listeners with actionable insights about personal growth, relationship management, and effective communication - all fundamental elements to succeed in the personal and professional world.
    • Co-author with Steve Cockram of two books: “5 Gears: How to Be Present and Productive When There is Never Enough Time” (available September 2015); and “5 Voices: Discover Your Voice, Build Your Team and Change Your World” (available January 2016)
    • Best-selling author of “Making Your Leadership Come Alive: 7 Actions to Increase Your Influence”
    • Co-founder of the GiANT companies (GiANT Worldwide, GiANT Partners, GiANT Capital and GiANT Impact)
    • Creator of the Leadercast global simulcast
    • Partner in several current start-up organizations
    • Former CEO over the national Catalyst conferences
    • Former CEO over the John Maxwell brand
    •Developer of The Prairie at Post, a, modern niche real estate development in Edmond, OK
    https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeremiekubicek/
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    https://www.instagram.com/jeremiekubicek/
    https://www.jeremiekubicek.com/
    58 min
  • UNPACKING: Through The Darkness FT Ty Hamilton
    EPISODE 23 - Drop 12-18-23 Monday
    UNPACKING: Through The Darkness FT @ty.edward.hamilton @ty.hami
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    (⚠️ WARNING
    THIS EPISODE TALKS ABOUT SUICIDE.
    If you ever have a thought of harming yourself, contact the people @988lifeline
    This episode also contains content about drug use. We do not advise using drugs under any circumstances unless ordered by a doctor or mental health professional.)
    Darkness... At some point in life, we have all felt that feeling of just simple nothingness. It's a feeling many of us run away from, try to forget, and hope will just go away.
    On this episode, we are exploring Through The Darkness and Ty Hamilton's journey through challenging life experiences and spiritual growth.
    We share heartfelt conversation about the importance of curiosity, fatherhood, spiritual journeys, entrepreneurship, mental health struggles, and traumatic life events.
    The conversation also covers Ty's unique experiences with Ayahuasca in a spiritual retreat to Peru and how this journey helped in his healing process and understanding of life and death.
    GUEST BIO
    Ty Hamilton, I’m an entrepreneur deeply invested in my local community. Navigating life's challenges with resilience has been my passion for a number of years now. I've weathered extreme trauma and emerged stronger. Now, my focus is weaving together my professional pursuits with a commitment to enhanced well-being, exploring bio hacks, and cultivating a balance between career and spiritual growth.
    #healing #medicineblog #meditation #Peru #ayahuasca #medicine #trauma #traumahealing #menshealth #womenshealth #mentalhealth #adamcoury #tyhamilton #growth #pain #Darkness #depression #anxiety #loss #overcoming #success #fatherhood #lifelessons #podcast #mentalhealthpodcast #backpacktheorypodcast #mentalhealthpodcast
    1 hr
  • UNPACKING: Sobriety IS The Adventure FT Natasha Schmid
    Episode 22
    UNPACKING: Sobriety IS The Adventure.
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    Sobriety, a word that can mean so many different things to so many different people. In a world full of distractions, anxiety, depression, and just trying to fit in. There are so many ways to cope and for a moment forget.
    On this episode, Natasha and I unpack what her journey looks like in sobriety.
    From a complete breakdown on July 5 of 2020 Natasha has completely transformed her life into a journey of sobriety, healing, and overcoming some of the darkest fears we face in life.
    If you’ve ever considered a completely sober life, this episode could really help guide you in the direction of how to overcome and live a fulfilling life through sobriety.
    Natasha Schmid BIO
    Passionate about helping people who want to change their relationship with alcohol &/or other attachments, truly be at peace & pursue their purpose in life. Sober since July, 5 2020. Flight attendant for 6 years, currently working in corporate aviation. Certified sober purpose coach, reiki practitioner & kundalini yogi.
    Instagram: Princesstoshhh
    TikTok: Princesstoshhhh
    Website: https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__Soberpurposecoaching.com&d=DwIFaQ&c=euGZstcaTDllvimEN8b7jXrwqOf-v5A_CdpgnVfiiMM&r=ippt3u2aPT1_bRwZlFewbberMPcURyyWjPPGFCTfHG8&m=fKjN9y871_7aHi4ofyrx8yEm8jtUN5jVIeuf-S9sWReIHWlbdajxBsl_AMOfxbL-&s=9TEWpPkWHmHuwrvR8shvrZxTypOwYrzxhD_KTUBK2GQ&e=
    1 hr
  • UNPACKING: It's Never Too Late FT Les Thomas

    EPISODE 21

    UNPACKING: It's Never Too Late FT @lesthomas.sr


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    Have you ever looked in the mirror and just thought, "It's too late."


    Have you ever sat in your car and just cried, thinking, "There is no hope."


    Have you ever felt so alone and isolated thinking, "God doesn't see me, nobody sees me"?


    Have you ever looked at someone else and thought, "I want that life, but there is no way I could ever do that."


    The truth of the matter is, WE ALL HAVE HAD THOSE THOUGHTS. You are not alone!


    In this episode with my guest @lesthomas.sr, we UNPACK a story about how no matter what you have gone through, it's simply NEVER TOO LATE.


    Les Thomas Sr., a retired Air Force veteran and Oklahoma Native, served honorably for 20 years, including deployments in Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom.


    Post-military, he's a notable music artist, motivational speaker, and community leader appointed by Gov. Kevin Stitt to the Oklahoma Board of Juvenile Affairs.


    Les is also the Hype Man/Game Day Host of @osuathletics @okstate and is very passionate about the color 🍊


    Les is set to release his final album, "Vertical," in spring 2024


    1 hr
  • UNPACKING: Leading From Rest FT David Skidmore

    The definition of the word REST : To cease work or movement in order to relax, refresh oneself, or recover strength.


    In a world where we are constantly told to hurry, rush, get ahead, overachieve, and work ourselves overtime... We often miss this very important piece of human existence.


    In this episode, David and I discuss burnout, taking a sabbatical exercise, and how actually choosing to rest can improve your productivity and creativity.

    David Skidmore Bio

    David Skidmore is a creative entrepreneur, and the founder of LeaderGrowth, a business offering simple and clear leadership development for the modern era. David is the author of For Love with Joy: The Best Way To Live, The Only Way To Die, and Unstuck: Turn Potential into Purpose. You can listen to his podcast LeaderGrowth with David Skidmore wherever you listen to podcasts. David has coached leaders from some of the most well known and impactful organizations in Oklahoma including Love’s, Oklahoma City Thunder, and Bank of Oklahoma. David has been the co-organizer of TEDxOklahomaCity since 2019 where he coached speakers to international success. David lives in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma


    Website: www.leadergrowth.us

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/imdavidskidmore

    Instagram: http://instagram.com/imdavidskidmore/

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/imdavidskidmore/

    Twitter: http://twitter.com/imdavidskidmore/

    57 min
  • UNPACKING: Shame The Biggest Negative Emotion FT Kayla Fassio

    Shame.. It's something we all have experienced at some point in our journey.
    The interesting thing about shame is the fact that so many times it dictates the way we live life.
    In this episode we UNPACK Kayla's story and how growing up in a culture not talking about emotions, created an environment for built up shame to effect her path.
    The greatest part of shame is that when you choose to work through the root causes behind it... You can create something totally beautiful and unexpected from the scars it leaves.
    Kayla Fassio is a health and wellness expert who has helped thousands of women over the last 9 years effectively lose fat, gain muscle, and understand the connection between food and the body. During those years of fitness modeling and being an influence of physical health, her world took a dark turn - forcing her to take a look at her mental and emotional world. Through years of therapy, she gained insight into what it means to be truly healthy on a whole being level - mental, physical, and spiritual. She then began incorporating her new found emotional knowledge into her coaching to give her clients the ability to achieve the results they wanted based on belief and high self worth - not a quick fix. Today, she hosts a weekly podcast called Habits You Love where she brings you tips, tools and inspiring stories to provoke your thoughts into looking at your own healing you may need. She’s a coach, podcaster, and future mom-to-be that wants everyone to know that the best thing you can do in your life is begin a self healing journey to better understand yourself, your relationships, and your future.
    Mentioned resources:
    Guilt, Shame and Anxiety by Peter Breggin
    How To Do The Work by Dr. Nicole Lepera
    It Doesn’t End Here Podcast season 1 (
    https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/it-doesnt-end-here/id1572720150)

    1 hr
  • UNPACKING: Finding Purpose FT Alexander Taylor

    Episode 18 UNPACKING: Finding Purpose @alexxtayloor


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    WARNING- This show has content related to suicide. If you have ever considered harming yourselves in any way talk to someone or call the 988 hotline.


    PURPOSE... It's something we all find ourselves pondering at times.


    Where do we find purpose? How do we find purpose? Who defines our purpose? What do we have to go through to find our lifes purpose?


    On this episode I have the pleasure of interviewing Alexander Taylor on this exact topic.


    We UNPACK subjects in relation to the journey we go through in life and the ups and downs that help us find ourselves.


    Taylor has had his own show for 6 years now and is a senior at UCO and is also a guest on multiple different podcasts.


    If you have ever struggled with finding your purpose or struggle with anxiety or mental health ruts. This is a vulnerable peek into someones life and how truly facing adversity can help us find our purpose in life.


    #mentalhealth #988 #anxiety #findingpurpose #growth #growthmindset #peace #acceptance #podcast #hardlove #knowledge #overcoming #challenges #viraltiktok #mentalhealthtiktoks #health #depression

    57 min
  • UNPACKING: Strength Training & The Effects On Mental and Physical Wellbeing - FT Jason Frimprong

    Strength... It's a word we all have opinions on. The word strength can be applied in your physical, mental, spiritual, and emotional areas of life.


    In this episode I have a guest on the show that actually specializes in Strength Training.


    Below is Jason's BIO and why he feels so strongly about the effects of functional training:

    After playing at the University of Pittsburg & University of Central Oklahoma, I started competing in Olympic weight

    lifting for about 3 years. I focus on proper movement patterns before getting
    people as powerful & efficient as possible. Training for longevity of life
    & performance is key. A few things we lose as we get older are power,
    strength, & balance which is why I focus on a more functional training
    style. I've been given the opportunity to impact so many different people’s
    lives through physical training & I truly feel this is what God's purpose
    is for me. I also teach Alpha Strength here at Lifetime. My class focuses more
    on the two Olympic lifts - clean & jerk & snatch.


    We talk about the ups and downs of being a high performing athlete and the ups and downs of the transitions between high-school, college, and after college.


    Jason has a phenomenal perspective on family, life and strengthening you body and mind through functional lifting.



    1 hr 9 min
  • UNPACKING: Functional Medicine & The Effects On Mental Health FT Kelsey Koehler
    UNPACKING: Functional Medicine & The Effects On Mental Health FT Kelsey KoehlerFull Episodehttps://open.spotify.com/show/65SSx6sXV3z6bdFG69LWum?si=90592074c7764584https://www.youtube.com/@TheBackpackTheoryPodcast/podcastsIn this episode we are unpacking the effects your physical health has on your mental health. My guest today has just such an awesome story and has even been featured on @drphil .Kelsey has been practicing Nutrition since 2011. She pursued her Bachelor’s Degree in Dietetics and Exercise Science as well as a Master’s in Functional Medicine and Clinical Nutrition. She is additionally certified as a Functional Diagnostic Nutritionist, FDN Advanced Thyroid Practitioner, Certified Personal Trainer and completed Dr. Dicken Weatherby’s Blood Chemistry Analysis course as well as the Kalish Institute for Functional Medicine.Kelsey had a dream of opening her own company based on science and Functional Medicine and helping as many people as possible, regardless of geographic location—thus Pro-Fit was born.Kelsey specializes in Personalized Nutrition, Functional Medicine & Lab Analysis, Nutri-Genomics, Functional Blood Chemistry Analysis, Metabolic Dysfunction, Thyroid Disorders, and Athletic Performance.The subjects we discuss on this episode are:- Defining Functional Medicine - Why Kelsey Got Into The Field- The Coralation Between Mental & Physical Health- Gut Health & The Effects On Mental Health- PTSD & Psilocybin/Alternative Therapies- Birth Control & The Effects On Women- Testosterone Levels In Men ARE LOW- Training For A 100 Mile Marathon- Dr. Phil & The Body Positive Movement- Closing ThroughtsLinks For This Episodehttps://www.profithpm.com/@kelsey_koehler @pro_fit_highperformance Book Recs - The Body Keeps Score - Laws Of Human Nature - @robertgreeneofficial - Nlp: The Essential Guide To Neuro-Linguistic Programming#podcast #functionalmedicine #practicalhealth #doctors #toxins #nueromedicine #growth #mentalhealth #drphil #birthcontrol #testosterone #nutrigenomics #bloodchemistry #exercisescience #behavior #nutritionist #bloodchemistry #faith #health #nutrition #wholefoods #guthealth #alternativemedicine
    55 min
  • UNPACKING: Time

    Time is arguably our most valuable asset.


    Just to break down the simple numbers...


    We live on average (In the US)

    76 Years

    27,740 Days

    665,760 Hours

    39,945,600 Minutes

    That equals...

    1,331,520 30 Minute Podcast Episodes

    221,920 3 Hour Sporting Events


    I think we so often get caught up in trying to worry about what others are doing with their time that we often lose track of what we are doing with our own.


    In this episode I talk about sports, work, and family and how it relates to how we utilize our time to the best of our God given ability.

    16 min

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