Chronic Victory Podcast

In this episode, I continue my conversation with Brandon Lingle, who embodies the mindset, the honesty and the fighting spirit that the podcast attempts to share with  everyone.  As he shares with us, "pain shared is pain divided", I can't help but believe this to be a critical approach to how we all can deal with mental health struggles in a better way.  Brandon has been through a lot.  Whether he likes it or not, he's a real life superhero and I thank him for his service and courage to be open about the realities he faces.

I met Brandon Lingle back in 2009 when I had to do a ride-along with a police department.  When talking about my future career, he was the first person to tell me "when" and not "if".  He had a rough upbringing and joined the US Army at age 17.  After being deployed to Baghdad, Iraq and experiencing war, he's currently a father of two and a police Sergeant.  Brandon will be featured in the next three podcasts because there's much to cover.  We can all learn something from this man and his motivating attitude.  Let's talk...

Topics:

• Mind F**ked.
• The Dark Folder
• Culture shock of coming home.
• Going back to Iraq knowing what's waiting there for you.
• Frustrating situations & cultural differences.
• Perspective.
• To people who are struggling...
• Where your attention goes, your energy flows!
• Gratitude journal & Kindness.
• Look through the curve.
• All aboard the depression train!
• Accountability.
• What can I do?
• Pain shared is pain divided.
• Repeatedly a witness to tragedy and death.
• Fitness therapy.
• "My brother is dead".
• When the dark folder busts open.
• Extreme Ownership.
• Your vulnerability helps open up others vulnerabilities.
• Telling your brothers and sisters "I'm Struggling".

***Coming up next***
The conversation with Brandon Lingle continues into podcast #44.

SPECIAL THANKS TO:

The Healthy Place
Visit findyourhealthyplace.com for any vitamin or supplement needs and use code: victory

Shipping is always free here <3

Wild Theory CBD
Check out wildtheory.com for some amazing CBD products and use code: victory

What does the "victory" code do?
By using the coupon code "victory", you receive a discount from my affiliates listed above.  As a result, you're also supporting small business, the podcast, veterans, chronically ill individuals, and let's not forget yourself!  This is a true victory for many and something you can be proud of.

(Code is not case sensitive. USA shipping only)

You can check both companies out on instagram @applewellness @wildtheorycbd
Please give them a follow while you're at it because we're all in this fight together!

Thank YOU for listening and supporting the show.  I'd be grateful if you could please give the show a rating so that others who require support can locate the show easier in such a target rich environment that is the podcasting world.  Reach out to me anytime you need some fire support.  Smash your day and... STAY IN THE FIGHT.

Instagram:  @chronicvictorypodcast
Email:  [email protected]
Youtube:  Chronic Victory
Patreon:  Chronic Victory Podcast

Support the show

My guest Brandon Lingle is a personal hero of mine and I'm lucky to call him my friend.  I met him back in 2009 when I had to do a ride-along with a police department.  When talking about my future career, he was the first person to tell me "when" and not "if".  He had a rough upbringing and joined the US Army at age 17.  After being deployed to Baghdad, Iraq and experiencing war, he's currently a father of two and a police Sergeant.  Brandon will be featured in the next three podcasts because there's much to cover.  We can all learn something from this man and his motivating attitude.  Let's talk...

Topics:

• Rough upbringing.
• Hiding.
• Violence as a ruler.
• Falling in love with a no BS gal.
• Basic Training.
• September 11th attacks.
• Wartime.
• Going active duty.
• Panic & Anxiety.
• Baghdad and a hot zone..."will I die?"
• The Dark Folder.
• A different world...
• "They want to kill us".
• Mortars all night.
• Fear.
• The enemy doesn't play fair.
• Audio seclusion.
• Getting shot at offends me!
• Looming tension.
• Car bombs feel like the end of the world.
• Picking up the dead.
• The smell of death.
• Feeling Nothing.

***Brandon will be in the next two podcasts as we continue our conversation.***

SPECIAL THANKS TO:

The Healthy Place
Visit findyourhealthyplace.com for any vitamin or supplement needs and use code: victory

Shipping is always free here <3

Wild Theory CBD
Check out wildtheory.com for some amazing CBD products and use code: victory

What does the "victory" code do?
By using the coupon code "victory", you receive a discount from my affiliates listed above.  As a result, you're also supporting small business, the podcast, veterans, chronically ill individuals, and let's not forget yourself!  This is a true victory for many and something you can be proud of.

(Code is not case sensitive. USA shipping only)

You can check both companies out on instagram @applewellness @wildtheorycbd
Please give them a follow while you're at it because we're all in this fight together!

Thank YOU for listening and supporting the show.  I'd be grateful if you could please give the show a rating so that others who require support can locate the show easier in such a target rich environment that is the podcasting world.  Reach out to me anytime you need some fire support.  Smash your day and... STAY IN THE FIGHT.

Instagram:  @chronicvictorypodcast
Email:  [email protected]
Youtube:  Chronic Victory
Patreon:  Chronic Victory Podcast

Support the show

We all have a common addiction that is in turn, our common enemy.  A potent addiction to:  Control.

Topics:

• I'm not here to make you feel good.
• Finding truth in the self & the current situation.
• When it all falls apart.
• Addiction to Control.
• We can learn from children.
• The Marble Set example.
• A common goal.
• Adults, we lie to ourselves all the time.
• Desperate Justifications.
• The Quitting Mind.
• Filters in the Mind.
• Signal Recognition is Powerful.
• Selfishness & Self-Absorption.
• Toxicity of being the center of the universe.
• How small we are.
• Spirit.
• Prophesy.
• You're not the Director.
• Spirit attunement equals greatness.
• Easier, happier, more productive, more fulfilled life and evolved Mind.
• YOU can handle it! YOU will handle it! YOU will not fail.

**Mentor services are now available through Patreon!  I hope to connect with you soon!**

SPECIAL THANKS TO:

The Healthy Place
Visit findyourhealthyplace.com for any vitamin or supplement needs and use code: victory

Shipping is always free here <3

Wild Theory CBD
Check out wildtheory.com for some amazing CBD products and use code: victory

What does the "victory" code do?
By using the coupon code "victory", you receive a discount from my affiliates listed above.  As a result, you're also supporting small business, the podcast, veterans, chronically ill individuals, and let's not forget yourself!  This is a true victory for many and something you can be proud of.

(Code is not case sensitive. USA shipping only)

You can check both companies out on instagram @applewellness @wildtheorycbd
Please give them a follow while you're at it because we're all in this fight together!

Thank YOU for listening and supporting the show.  I'd be grateful if you could please give the show a rating so that others who require support can locate the show easier in such a target rich environment that is the podcasting world.  Reach out to me anytime you need some fire support.  Smash your day and... STAY IN THE FIGHT.

Instagram:  @chronicvictorypodcast
Email:  [email protected]
Youtube:  Chronic Victory
Patreon:  Chronic Victory Podcast

Support the show

In this episode I go through the majority of my heavy hitting supplements, the purpose behind taking them and why they're beneficial.  Here's to staying in the fight!

Topics:

• Chronic Victory Podcast on Patreon!  Please consider donating.  So far, CVP has given back up to $800 in goods and donations, supporting small business, veterans, chronically ill people and CVP listeners <3
• What CVP has been able to do.
• Staying in the fight:  A way of life.
• Secret Weapon Supplements.
• Flora Basilica Probiotics
• Wild Theory CBD products.
• Fibrenza.
• Vectomega.
• Maximum Vibrance.
• Force Multiplier.
• Magnesium Ease by Lively Vitamin Company.
• Adrenal Boost by Lively Vitamin Company.
• Cura Relief by Lively Vitamin Company.
• Combinations.
• Becoming more functional in daily life.
• What is health worth to you?
• Me intervening in your pursuit to self-mastery = Mission Success

SPECIAL THANKS TO:

The Healthy Place
Visit findyourhealthyplace.com for any vitamin or supplement needs and use code: victory

Shipping is always free here <3

Wild Theory CBD
Check out wildtheory.com for some amazing CBD products and use code: victory

What does the "victory" code do?
By using the coupon code "victory", you receive a discount from my affiliates listed above.  As a result, you're also supporting small business, the podcast, veterans, chronically ill individuals, and let's not forget yourself!  This is a true victory for many and something you can be proud of.

(Code is not case sensitive. USA shipping only)

You can check both companies out on instagram @applewellness @wildtheorycbd
Please give them a follow while you're at it because we're all in this fight together!

Thank YOU for listening and supporting the show.  I'd be grateful if you could please give the show a rating so that others who require support can locate the show easier in such a target rich environment that is the podcasting world.  Reach out to me anytime you need some fire support.  Smash your day and... STAY IN THE FIGHT.

Instagram:  @chronicvictorypodcast
Email:  [email protected]
Youtube:  Chronic Victory
Patreon:  Chronic Victory Podcast

Support the show

Jake White Eagle and I go way back.  He is one of my best friends.  He was in an accident that changed his life.  It took 23 years of his life to get to a certain point... the point he wanted to start living life on his own terms.  He didn't give in to the pressures of others.  He didn't give in to the negativity thrown his way.  And he didn't let others dictate his actions.  It's never a good time to starts something, so why not start immediately?  Failing in his new dream of starting his own business, was never an option. He did the thing.  Let's talk...

Topics:

• Adrenaline in my blood.
• Common suffering and brotherhood.
• The Accident.
• Blame.
• Scarcity of people.
• Those who mind...
• Opinions we have.
• Things aren't good or bad, they just are.
• Coping mechanisms.
• Warhammer 40,000 and Miniature Wargaming to the rescue!
• Creative mind.
• Chief Live Gaming LLC.
• Set an example, do the thing.

Find Jake and his work at chieflivegaming.com!

SPECIAL THANKS TO:

The Healthy Place
Visit findyourhealthyplace.com for any vitamin or supplement needs and you'll receive 10%  off by using coupon code "victory" (code is not case sensitive, USA shipping only.

This is a small business in my hometown that provides top quality nutrition supplements and education.  These people care, a lot!  They've helped relieve me of pain and to stay healthy during trying times. Support small business, support quality business and give them a look!

Wild Theory CBD
For any purchases through wildtheory.com, you'll receive 10% off by using coupon code "victory" (code is not case sensitive, USA shipping only) for all your CBD needs. 

This is the brand I use daily to keep in this fight.  (also sold through The Healthy Place)

You can check both companies out on instagram @applewellness @wildtheorycbd
Please give them a follow while you're at it because we're all in this fight together!

Thank you for listening and supporting the show.  I'd be grateful if you could please give it a rating so that others who need support can find the show easier.  Reach out to me anytime.
STAY IN THE FIGHT.

Instagram:  @chronicvictorypodcast
Email:  [email protected]
Youtube:  Chronic Victory
Patreon:  Chronic Victory Podcast

Support the show

Rejection is usually joined by a fear of judgement.  But let's reconsider rejection and talk about it in a different way.  Why?  Because you have a duty to fulfill. Let's talk about why all this matters and how you can go from being helpless, to empowered...

Topics:

• findyourhealthyplace.com
• Rejection and judgement's of people.
• Living against the grain.
• You can decide.
• Your destiny.
• Stoicism and Duty in July.
• Your duties to fulfill.
• Victimhood Culture.
• Victim Ideology is disempowering!
• Helplessness.
• Why it all matters.
• Suffering without cause.
• Not control of WHAT, but control of WHAT COULD BE...
• Achieving personal responsibility.
• Staying Free.
• Becoming Empowered.

SPECIAL THANKS TO:

The Healthy Place
Visit findyourhealthyplace.com for any vitamin or supplement needs and you'll receive 10%  off by using coupon code "victory" (code is not case sensitive, USA shipping only. 
You can also chat with a wellness consultant for FREE using the chat icon in the bottom right corner of their page!  This is a small business in my hometown that provides top quality nutrition supplements and education.  These people care, a lot!  They've helped relieve me of pain and to stay healthy during trying times. Support small business, support quality business and give them a look!

Wild Theory CBD
For any purchases through wildtheory.com, you'll receive 10% off by using coupon code "victory" (code is not case sensitive, USA shipping only) for all your CBD needs.  This is the brand I use daily to keep in this fight.  (also sold through The Healthy Place)

You can check both companies out on instagram @applewellness @wildtheorycbd
Please give them a follow while you're at it because we're all in this fight together!

Thank you for listening and supporting the show.  I'd be grateful if you could please give it a rating so that others who need support can find the show easier.  Reach out to me anytime.
STAY IN THE FIGHT.

Instagram:  @chronicvictorypodcast
Email:  [email protected]
Youtube:  Chronic Victory
Patreon:  Chronic Victory Podcast

Support the show

When the odds are against you and keep on stacking, what do we do?  Brandon Mouw was brought back from the dead not once, but twice.  He is a diabetic who also had multiple kidney surgeries and is a survivor of a pancreatic transplant.  How does life change a person when they are told they only have a certain amount of time to live?  How does one persevere and make choices to fight back?  Let's find out...

Topics:

• The stories we hear are not the focus.  The content is.
• Who is Brandon?
• The background info, Kidney problems.
• Being found dead...twice.
• Defibrillators.
• Diabetic Alert dogs.
• Pancreatic Transplant or Death:  Time limit to live.
• Will the organ work??
• Raising $250,000.
• Transplantation.
• Someone had to die for me to live.
• We choose how we respond to life.
• How do we persist correctly?
• Where has the fear gone?
• Book "I'm Still Kickin':  Overcoming the Impossible When You're Mad at the World."

You can find Brandon on instagram @brandonmouwofficial or BrandonMouw.com

SPECIAL THANKS TO:

The Healthy Place
Visit findyourhealthyplace.com for any vitamin or supplement needs and you'll receive 10%  off by using coupon code "victory" (code is not case sensitive, USA shipping only.  You can also chat with a wellness consultant for FREE using the chat icon in the bottom right corner of their page!  This is a small business in my hometown that provides top quality nutrition supplements and education.  These people care, a lot!  They've helped relieve me of pain and to stay healthy during trying times. Support small business, support quality business and give them a look!

Wild Theory CBD
For any purchases through wildtheory.com, you'll receive 10% off by using coupon code "victory" (code is not case sensitive, USA shipping only) for all your CBD needs.  This is the brand I use daily to keep in this fight.  (also sold through The Healthy Place)

You can check both companies out on instagram @applewellness @wildtheorycbd
Please give them a follow while you're at it because we're all in this fight together!

Thank you for listening and supporting the show.  I'd be grateful if you could please give it a rating so that others who need support can find the show easier.  Reach out to me anytime.
STAY IN THE FIGHT.

Instagram:  @chronicvictorypodcast
Email:  [email protected]
Youtube:  Chronic Victory
Patreon:  Chronic Victory Podcast

Support the show

Mia is someone I met in my first pain group I ever attended.  She taught me more about the chronic illness life than any other individual has.  Even though she may deny it, she was a great mentor to me and a large part of why Chronic Victory Podcast exists today.  Even the motto originated from something she told me in an email.

Mia is a leader in the pain and chronic illness community.  She doesn't sit around and wait for someone to fix what she thinks needs fixing.  Instead, she's the chick that storms capitol hill, signs petitions, and demonstrates true advocacy.  We all need to listen to what she has to say...

Topics:

• Origin of the motto.
• The background and transformation of Mia.
• What do you do when it gets bad?
• Grief.
• Lessons learned - avoiding pitfalls.
• Victim mentality influences.
• Mia taught me self-care.
• What comes to mind with self-care?
• Self-care vs Laziness.
• Self-care & discipline... one in the same?
• Body, Breath, Mind.
• Masculinity.
• The false self.
• Our "ability" to limit influences of stress, pain, anxiety.
• Justified emotions.
• Having emotions.
• Muscle.
• This is SELF-HELP.
• Doctors & feeling weak.
• Questioning ourselves.
• Ailments are like children that have tantrums.
• Chronic ailments is a full-time job.
• The bathtub is my friend :)
• Inspiration with true advocacy.
• Mental Health and what it means.
• Mentally Mindful.
• May We Prevail Campaign.
• Keepin' Our Heads Up (KOHU)
• Breathing.

You can find Mia and her work in the following places:
keepinourheadsup.com
Peace-Love.Life
Facebook & Insta:  @mybrainstormz

Support the show

Fear and anxiety often lay behind uncertainty and secrecy.  What happened to Maggie Nelson was confusing and terrifying.  Fast forward to present day and come to find she has something I have never heard of before:  Hashimoto's Encephalopathy.
But Maggie is not your average gal in her twenties. This girl has grit and continues to charge forward to do what she believes in.  All the while, her phrase "kindness always wins" has become a sort of lifestyle...
Let's talk.

Topics:

• Kindness Always Wins
• Clothing Line & Donations
• Personality:  Let's go get it y'all!
• What happened in school...
• Teachers.
• Hashimoto's Encephalopathy.
• The defining moment.
• Who is Maggie Nelson now?
• Roadblocks & bad days.
• Self-esteem...What would it take?
• Being an essential employee.
• Positivity & Toxic Positivity.
• Having emotions.
• Moving on.

Find Maggie on Instagram:  @themagsthebeast

SPECIAL THANKS TO:

The Healthy Place
Visit findyourhealthyplace.com for any vitamin or supplement needs and you'll receive 10%  off by using coupon code "victory" (code is not case sensitive, USA shipping only.  You can also chat with a wellness consultant for FREE using the chat icon in the bottom right corner of their page!

Wild Theory CBD
For any purchases through wildtheory.com, you'll receive 10% off by using coupon code "victory" (code is not case sensitive, USA shipping only) for all your CBD needs.  This is the brand I use daily to keep in this fight.

You can check both companies out on instagram @applewellness @wildtheorycbd
Please give them a follow while you're at it because we're all in this fight together!

Thank you for listening and supporting the show.  I'd be grateful if you could please give it a rating so that others who need support can find the show easier.  Reach out to me anytime and...
Stay In The Fight.

Instagram:  @chronicvictorypodcast
Email:  [email protected]
Youtube:  Chronic Victory
Patreon:  Chronic Victory Podcast

Support the show

Time to get critical about mindset and how it determines our success in life.  This time I'm joined by someone I figured would be an optimal choice to converse with on the subject, Mindset Coach, John Eli. Let's get into it.

Topics:

• Who is John Eli?
• Mindset.
• Defining moments in our lives.
• Emotions & Feeling.
• Anger & Pain.
• Anxiety & Depression.
• The intentional destination.
• Inner Peace?
• Faith at the core of it all.
• Clients who succeed.
• Clients who fail.
• Willingness to change.
• Using our gifts to lift others.

Here's where you can find John:
instagram: @the.john.eli
Website:  john-eli.com

SPECIAL THANKS TO:

The Healthy Place
Visit findyourhealthyplace.com for any vitamin or supplement needs and you'll receive 10%  off by using coupon code "victory" (code is not case sensitive, USA shipping only.  You can also chat with a wellness consultant for FREE using the chat icon in the bottom right corner of their page!

Wild Theory CBD
For any purchases through wildtheory.com, you'll receive 10% off by using coupon code "victory" (code is not case sensitive, USA shipping only) for all your CBD needs.  This is the brand I use daily to keep in this fight.

You can check both companies out on instagram @applewellness @wildtheorycbd
Please give them a follow while you're at it because we're all in this fight together!

Thank you for listening and supporting the show.  I'd be grateful if you could please give it a rating so that others who need support can find the show easier.  Reach out to me anytime and...
Stay In The Fight.

Instagram:  @chronicvictorypodcast
Email:  [email protected]
Youtube:  Chronic Victory
Patreon:  Chronic Victory Podcast

Support the show