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I sat down with a very talented man today, who has quite the interesting and unique life story. Don't let that turn you away, though! While his tale is quite unique, there are many relatable aspects that make this episode super valuable and impactful.

A U.S. Marine veteran, a champion boxer, a black belt, a father, a husband, an author, a podcaster, and an entrepreneur of multiple business over the course of several decades, Richard Walsh now runs Sharpen the Spear Coaching, where he helps other businesses, startups, and business owners.

We start by getting into Richard's life story, starting with the Marines. He moves on to tell us about his transition out of the military, giving us advice for modern active duty members transitioning out and newly separated veterans. From there, we move on to the value of family versus business, overcoming hardship, and the woes of the economy. Not to mention, the downsides of investing your entire identity into a business or single aspect of your life. This leads us into a detailed discussion of his time in the water feature and steel sculpture industry, where he was an award-winning designer.

From there, we move on toward the world of fitness, where Richard shares with us how he became one of the first personal trainers, before quickly opening up his own gym with a hardcore boot camp style of training, reminiscent of his time in the Marines. In turn, we end up discussing gym culture, along with the changes to it over the years. Richard and I discuss some of funny but sad interactions with others at the gym, as well as the different mindsets people can have when it comes to health, fitness, and training. Additionally, Richard shares the beauty of how he trained his son for the Navy Seals, and then the Marines.

Overall, the episode is a great time. Learning about Richard life is truly fascinating, from the seemingly impossible projects he took on as a water feature expert, to his modern quest of helping others achieve great success.

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Today, I got to record with one of my newest friends, Thien Wong, who has already jumped the list of friends from acquaintance to top five best friends.

That being said, Thien starts us off with her personal struggles with her physical health. Specifically, she was bullied during her youth for being so skinny, ridiculed by other girls in her school and by men at work. One day, she realized how unhealthy she was despite being skinny, and this was when she started to turn her life around. From reading books to researching online, Thien has spent over $20,000 in her quest for physical fitness.

Having obtained a figure and level of strength that she is satisfied with, Thien switched her focus to helping others do the same- without all the money and time she spent. Through her growing business, Thien helps women obtain the hourglass figure, which is sought after by many. However, we get into the importance of the context and motivation behind desiring that figure. 

Additionally, I share a bit about my personal journey, though not too much.

Together, Thien and I also discuss social media and the internet's role in self-esteem, fitness misinformation, and health knowledge. We also share fitness tips and lifestyle advice, along with some motivation.

Overall, the episode is a great reminder that everyone should be taking care of their physical health, and that skinniness doesn't necessarily equal healthiness. 

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Today's episode is one I found very interesting, and it covers a subject that will only continue to expand in the future. Clift Hart, founder of Plant3r, comes on the show to talk about indoor growing using hydroponics, LED Lights, and soil-based waste-composting.

Clift explains how easy and efficient it can be to set up indoor gardens, that take up minimum space, making them possible for almost anyone living anywhere. We discuss the growing LED Light industry in relation to plant growing, explain hydroponics, go over some numbers for plant growth rates and harvest amounts, and Clift's plan for local community growers.

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Kimberly Giarraputo joins me today to discuss real estate. With that in mind, we talk about the Dos and Don'ts for first-time homebuyers. Additionally, we cover how a realtor should be interacting with you, what their purposes are, and the reality of making a career out of real estate.

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Today, September 13th, is the second-to-last day of National Suicide Prevention and Awareness Week. To end this week's episode covering suicide and mental health, I have Scott DeLuzio here to address the active duty military and veteran suicide crisis.

Now, more than ever, there are resources out there for our men and women in the service, and well after they serve. Scott shares with us his personal encounters with suicidal soldiers, the affect deployment had on him, and the shocking reality of post-deployment events. 

Additionally, I share my experiences in the shipyard, and some stories and observations from my shipmates, and guests that I've had on my show. 

Scott and I also discuss some of the contributing factors of suicidal ideation, honing in on isolation, community, hobbies, and the role of leaders in the service.

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This episode was put out on September 11th, day four of National Suicide Prevention Week. Again, suicide prevention and awareness is something that should be discussed every day. 

In honor of National Suicide Prevention Week, I sit down with Mr. Sean Dunn, founder of GroundWire, a faith-based outreach transforming the way we connect with young people battling depression, anxiety, and suicidal thoughts. With suicide now a leading cause of death among children and veterans, Mr. Dunn shares how GroundWire uses short-form media, real-time chat lines, and emotional outreach to meet people where they are—on their phones. We talk about how cultural mistrust in institutions, short attention spans, and the mental health crisis all intersect in one place: the screen.

Mr. Dunn and I dig into the alarming statistics behind unhappiness and lost purpose in youth today, especially since the rise of social media and the pandemic. He explains how GroundWire cuts through the noise—not with sermons or debates, but with compassion, honesty, and trained volunteers offering real conversations. With over 16 websites and 2,000 global volunteers, GroundWire connects the brokenhearted with people who understand and reminds them of a God who hasn’t forgotten them.

We also cover spiritual neglect, anxiety, self-worth, guilt, and the common lie that people have to fix themselves before turning to God. Mr. Dunn offers personal stories from the front lines of ministry—conversations with teens who believe in God but don’t believe He likes them. This episode is packed with raw truth, deep hope, and practical ways to engage a generation drowning in noise. If you or someone you know is struggling, or if you want to help reach the lost in this digital age, this is a conversation you won’t want to miss.

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Today, September 9th is day two of National Suicide Prevention Week. In honor of that, I bring to you Amanda Russo, a mental health podcaster and Breathwork Detox Specialist.

Also known as The Breathing Goddess, Amanda brings to y'all the topic of breathwork, sharing her personal story of how it has changed her life, some of her clients' breakthroughs, and breaks down the misunderstandings of what it all is. Additionally, Amanda shares her personal weight loss journey, some of the unexpected obstacles in her life, and her recent endeavors as a podcaster.

The episode focuses on one of two aspects of healing, focusing on the internal and inward journey of healing. Breathwork can be a huge resource for any of y'all struggling with depression, anxiety, suicidal ideation, or stress. It's a way of actually taking a step back from everything, and clearing out your mind. While it may not be easy for everyone to do at first, it can become a fundamental part of your de-stressing abilities. Not too much, there are other types of breathwork that can be done anywhere you are.

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With mental health awareness becoming popular in the past few years and most people having us focus on the same few specific things, Andrew Ronchetto would like to remind us to take a step back and look at the bigger, more detailed picture.

Mr. Ronchetto is the founder of Be On. (https://beonplatform.com/) It is a company and a holistic wellness platform for coaches and practitioners that focus on strategic alignment, sustainable operations, and data privacy.

Together, we talk about the modern mental health and holistic wellness scene. Our discussion includes digital detoxing, covering the effects of mobile phones and how they have become such a main part of everyone's lives. We also discuss the demands and pressure of society to work on so many different aspects of life or projects at once, and how most people burnout. Mr. Ronchetto also shares the importance of the individuality of a person's journey and healing.

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Today, I'm with Varsity Team Captain EmLed, the founder and host of the Wrestling With Life podcast. I will use this description to publicly apologize to her, because I definitely talked more than she did during this episode. Was I on like three hours of sleep after driving straight from Atlanta Podtour overnight? Yes. Do I talk more the less sleep I have? Also yes. A huge apology to her, though. What a gracious guest she was for tolerating that.

Anyway, she and I wrestle with life together, focusing on some major points:

- The deconstruction of self-image when faced with setbacks. This conversations covers perfectionism, self-esteem, social media, grades in school, athletics, and more. This also includes EmLed's story with the pandemic, a breakup, and the formation of her show.

- Therapy and Parenting. EmLed opens up with her personal experience of therapy. We discuss some of the things she's learned from therapy, and this brings us to conversations about parenting and the Church. With that, we cover discipline, love, fear, judgement, and growth.

- Big Emotions. The life of someone who is empathetic, super caring, and feels emotions more sensitively and intimately than most. This discussion includes both positive and negative emotions, and we touch upon people-pleasing as well.

- Social media authenticity and burn-out. EmLed and I discuss how being podcasters has made us feel this need to post on social media almost daily, if not more. We discuss what happens to content when it is forced rather than natural, the way social media affects people, and work-life-balance.

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"For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil. Some people, eager for money, have wandered from the faith and pierced themselves with many griefs." 1 Timothy 6:10 NIV

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Join me as I dive into the origin of this show, the history that follows said origin, the modern events happening, and the future of the show. In this announcement, I review the new show logo and description, and talk about what it means.

Like many people, I had a bold and ambitious dream. Unfortunately, it wasn't one that I could do by myself- it required other nukes to help me host the show and be a part of what I wanted to create. Ultimately, I was alone in my passionate creative endeavors. As a result, I've had to rebrand and rebuild.

From the remnants of what I once dreamed about, I've created a platform to help others. The show is pivoting towards a much more professional and serious atmosphere. While I and my guests will still be humorous, and there will be plenty of light-hearted moments, I am locking in on the severity of mental health afflictions, especially in young adults and military members.

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