Coursen’s Corner

GUEST – Justin and Megan LaPree of The Illuminating Co 

TOPICS – Transforming relationships; healing through psychedelics; unlocking wellness, navigating communication styles; unlocking the power of therapy, helping America’s veterans, first responders, and their families; navigating divorce; having empathy; blessings and dangers of living in a modern world.

ABOUT JUSTIN AND MEGAN LAPREE – Justin and Megan LaPree are the co-founders of The Illuminating Co. (TICo), a pioneering nonprofit helping individuals heal, transform, and find purpose through community, connection, and entheogenic medicine ceremonies - here in America.

FOLLOW TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THE ILLUMINATING CO.

Website: https://www.theilluminating.co/

Sacred Sisterhood Retreat: https://www.theilluminating.co/sacredsisterhoodretreatlanderaug 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/illuminatingheroes/ 

Illuminating Heroes: https://www.facebook.com/illuminatingheroes 

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@HealingAmericaINAmerica 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/theilluminatingco/ 

FOLLOW JUSTIN 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/justinlapree/ 

LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/The_Illuminating_Co 

FOLLOW MEGAN 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/meganlapree/ 

Heroic Path To Light: https://www.heroicpathtolight.org/ 

FOLLOW SPENCER COURSEN 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/s.coursen/ 

Website: www.SpencerCoursen.com  

Book: TheSafetyTrap.com 

Brand: Ronin6.com  

Business: CoursenSecurityGroup.com

SPECIAL THANKS TO

Staccato Ranch:  https://staccatoranch.com/ 

SunLife Organics: https://sunlifeorganics.com/ 

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GUEST – Charlotte Warren 

ABOUT CHARLOTTE –  Charlotte is a marketing executive and host of the Peasant Party Podcast where she and her guests explore the ever-changing landscape in modern dating and relationships.

TOPICS – TikTok vs reality; emotional bumper cars; people’s inability to communicate their needs; the truth about ghosting; avoidance as a trauma response; the improper use of therapy-specific language on social media; the origin of the peasant party podcast; “just talking” vs “we’re dating” vs “being in a relationship”; the ridiculousness of dating advice buzz-words; the early days of dating apps; online scams to watch out for; “crop-dusting” on dating apps; pros/cons of dating apps; framing and managing expectations; no-ring/no-bring wedding invitations; covert contracts; “spare tire theory;” sunken-costs in relationships; why dating-coach buzzwords are bullshit; what professional matchmakers and casting directors have in common; 5 Questions; and so much more. 

FOLLOW CHARLOTTE –

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/charty805/ 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/charlottewarren1/ 

WELCOME TO THE PEASANT PARTY 

Merch: https://www.bonfire.com/store/the-peasant-party/ 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/welcometothepeasantparty/ 

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@welcometothepeasantparty 

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLwGdE-Lr4A4lAvexBieQbZmqEk0Zs3RV2

X: https://x.com/thepeasantparty 

FOLLOW SPENCER COURSEN 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/s.coursen/ 

Website: www.SpencerCoursen.com  

Book: TheSafetyTrap.com 

Brand: Ronin6.com  

Business: CoursenSecurityGroup.com

SHOW NOTES

This AI Instagram Model Makes $10,000/month: https://www.entrepreneur.com/business-news/this-ai-fitness-model-makes-11000-a-month/465975

SPECIAL THANKS TO

Staccato Ranch:  https://staccatoranch.com/ 

SunLife Organics: https://sunlifeorganics.com/ 

No Fallen Heroes: https://nofallenheroesfoundation.org/

Heroic Path To Light: https://www.heroicpathtolight.org/

Illuminating Heroes:  https://www.theilluminating.co/illuminating-heroes 

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GUEST – Ashley Loftus

TOPICS – Skiing accidents; protecting children; social media algorithms; her husband’s cancer diagnosis; wonders & worries; becoming a trusted source of information for your children; sporting clays for charity; staccato ranch; how to support wonders & worries; the value of faith; the man and the flood; letting go of what no longer serves you; PTSD; CBT; veterans helping veterans; pillars of strengths in relationships; tips for making your marriage stronger; masculine vs feminine dynamics; covert contracts; the recalibration of trauma; the power of tribe; 5 Questions; and so much more. 

ABOUT ASHLEY – Ashley wears lots of hats as a busy wife and mom, marketing consultant, and real estate investor. For years she had a more traditional career in marketing and advertising spending time on both the client and agency side. She worked with a variety of brands ranging from American Airlines to Pizza Hut wrapping up with long stints in marketing leadership roles at financial services companies USAA and NFP. 

After her husband’s recent battle with throat cancer, Ashley is focused on living in the moment, not sweating the small stuff, finding the silver lining, and all of the other cliches that crystalized for her in the last 6 months. She is especially excited to support Wonders & Worries which provided counseling support for her son during her husband’s treatment.

FOLLOW ASHLEY –

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ashcopatx/ 

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

WONDERS & WORRIES – 

Website: https://wondersandworries.org/ 

Support: https://wondersandworries.org/support-us/

The No Worries Classic Sporting Clay Shoot, (October 11th 2024): 

https://wondersandworries.org/support-us/events/central-texas/no-worries-classic/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wondersnworries/

Facbook: https://www.facebook.com/WondersnWorries/ 

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/WondersandWorries/videos 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/wonders-&-worries/

FOLLOW SPENCER COURSEN 

Spencer’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/s.coursen/ 

Spencer’s Website: www.SpencerCoursen.com  

Spencer’s Book: TheSafetyTrap.com 

Spencer’s Brand: Ronin6.com  

Spencer’s Company: CoursenSecurityGroup.com

SHOW NOTES

The Social Dilemma: https://www.thesocialdilemma.com/ 

Facebook Knows You Better Than Your Spouse: https://www.digitalspotlight.com.au/facebook-knows-you-more-than-spouse/#:~:text=Studies%20have%20shown%20that%20they,it%20collects%20from%20its%20users 

The One and Only Hotel: https://www.oneandonlyresorts.com/ 

The No Worries Classic Sporting Clay Shoot, (October 11th 2024): 

https://wondersandworries.org/support-us/events/central-texas/no-worries-classic/ 

Staccato Ranch:  https://staccatoranch.com/ 

No Fallen Heroes: https://nofallenheroesfoundation.org/

Heroic Path To Light: https://www.heroicpathtolight.org/

Illuminating Heroes:  https://www.theilluminating.co/illuminating-heroes 

The Three Plus One Relationship Rule: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/EF3D_K8NSLE 

Codie Sanchez’s Four Steps To UnF*ck Your Relationship: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YVBkAr9WDEc 

Tribe by Sebastian Junger: https://www.sebastianjunger.com/tribe-by-sebastian-junger 

Do You Have 8 Minutes?: https://www.instagram.com/p/C6m5zDQL3e8/ 

RECORDING STUDIO

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THEME MUSIC

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GUEST SUBMISSIONS

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GUEST – Wes Whitlock

TOPICS – Pros and cons of being a public figure on social media; how the protection game has evolved; transitioning from overt overseas high-threat protective services to covert domestic executive protection teams; adapting to your environment; situational awareness vs paranoia; finding a purpose in the Marines; becoming a Marine Security Guard; enrolling in college later in life;  getting recruited into contract work; the early years of the wars; Albuquerque vs Austin; joining the Dell team; building Rogue American; the birth of Invader Coffee; learning to take care of your health; working with Dr. Gabrielle Lyon; employing the “mission: impossible” framework; working with your friends; champagne problems; and so much more.  

GUEST – Elise Avellan

TOPICS – The power of healing; experiencing the felt sense; equine therapy;  cosmic appointments; a father’s love for his daughters; cultural anxiety; external validation vs personal fulfillment; the “helping hand” campaign; the masculine vs feminine framework; understanding value and purpose; learning to self-heal;  Alex Hormozi’s “red card” anecdote on integrating change; hard truths from close friends; performing under pressure; naming feelings; ego as the enemy; and so much more. 

ABOUT ELISE –

Born in Caracas, Venezuela, Elis Avellan is a former Hollywood Actress turned wellness entrepreneur and Relationship and Nervous System Regulation Coach who has dedicated her life to helping others deepen their understanding of the human heart, and how tracking one's nervous system is the greatest path to deeper intimacy with oneself and others.

Learning from the best coaches, teachers, relationship counselors, and movement experts, she crafted a deep understanding of the body and human condition.  

Elis is passionate about sharing her knowledge and empowering others to explore their truths through her global retreats, speaking engagements, and 1:1 coaching sessions.

FOLLOW ELISE –

Website: https://www.elisavellan.com/ 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elis.avellan/ 

Deep Rest Course: https://www.rediscoveringrest.com/join 

FOLLOW SPENCER COURSEN 

Spencer’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/s.coursen/ 

Spencer’s Website: www.SpencerCoursen.com  

Spencer’s Book: TheSafetyTrap.com 

Spencer’s Brand: Ronin6.com  

Spencer’s Company: CoursenSecurityGroup.com

SHOW NOTES

Alex Hormuz “red card” quote: https://youtu.be/2GbaHyw76pI?feature=shared 

Full Hormozi interview with Chris Williamson: https://youtu.be/M4PzOjM5BJQ?feature=shared 

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GUEST – Charles Randolph

TOPICS – professional problem solving; asymmetric threats; critical thinking; red teams; the reality and effectiveness of surveillance teams; first responders vs first preventers; what makes a good CISO;  the OODA loop; the tyranny of urgency; anticipating the needs of others; making clear and decisive decisions; framing and managing expectations; focus, action, and results; how ONTIC helps its clients through threat-informed, intelligence-driven, operations-led technology; Ketone IQ; pursuing pursuers;  the emerging artificial intelligence threat vector; TikTok as a national security concern, election security; and so much more. 

ABOUT CHUCK –

Charles “Chuck” Randolph is the Chief Security Officer at ONTIC, the leading provider of protective intelligence software that helps organizations proactively identify and address emerging threats. With over 30 years of experience in the security industry and the military, he is an established thought leader and subject matter expert in the best practices to mitigate the dynamic and emerging risk landscape impacting people, assets, and reputations.

FOLLOW CHUCK –

Chuck’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chuckrandolphofficial/ 

Chuck’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chuckrandolph/ 

Chuck’s Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/5nG1BZUhmqa3DkdZgXn5rm 

FOLLOW SPENCER COURSEN 

Spencer’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/s.coursen/ 

Spencer’s Website: www.SpencerCoursen.com  

Spencer’s Book: TheSafetyTrap.com 

Spencer’s Brand: Ronin6.com  

Spencer’s Company: CoursenSecurityGroup.com

SHOW NOTES

ONTIC: https://ontic.co/ 

International Protective Security Board: https://ipsboard.org/ 

Upstream, by Dan Heath: https://a.co/d/euyYKCx 

JOCKO Podcast: https://jockopodcast.com/ 

Keton IQ: https://ketone.com/ 

RECORDING STUDIO

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THEME MUSIC

"Underground Moments" by Cushy

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GUEST SUBMISSIONS

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GUEST – Genevieve McGreevy

TOPICS – Vacation expectation; Bali on a bucket list; force majeure clauses; financial literacy; social capital and economic mobility; the complexity of today’s phenomenal women; going farther together in partnership; moving from Santa Barbara to D.C. for grad school; understanding the value of internships; networking; finding beauty in the messy moments; covert contracts; the co-existing masculine and feminine dynamic; going from good to great; boogey boarding; and so much more. 

ABOUT GENEVIEVE –

Genevieve McGreevy is a business strategy consultant in Austin, Texas.  With nearly two decades of experience, she excels in devising and executing strategic initiatives and events to drive business results and deepen business relationships across diverse sectors, including technology, hospitality, non-profits, and more.  She holds an MBA and a Certificate in Business Analytics from George Washington University and is a certified Project Management Professional (PMP).

Beyond the boardroom, Genevieve is passionate about real estate investing and is currently involved in several development projects in Austin.  She’s an avid traveler and an ardent fitness enthusiast who can often be found wake surfing on Lake Austin or spending time with her partner, Justin.

FOLLOW GENEVIEVE –

Genevieve’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/genmcg/ 

Genevieve’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/genevievemcgreevy/ 

FOLLOW SPENCER COURSEN 

Spencer’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/s.coursen/ 

Spencer’s Website: www.SpencerCoursen.com  

Spencer’s Book: TheSafetyTrap.com 

Spencer’s Brand: Ronin6.com  

Spencer’s Company: CoursenSecurityGroup.com

SHOW NOTES

Codie Sanchez – Contrarian Newsletter: https://www.codiesanchez.com/#intro 

Industrial Revolution & American Education: https://montessorium.com/blog/industrial-revolution-and-american-education 

Rich Dad Poor Dad, by Robert T. Kiyosaki: https://a.co/d/2urJl6v 

Having Wealthy Friends in Childhood Can Boost Your Income In The Future: https://www.sciencealert.com/having-rich-friends-when-you-re-young-increases-your-income-later-in-life 

RECORDING STUDIO

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THEME MUSIC

"Underground Moments" by Cushy

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GUEST: Jenn Croshaw

TOPICS Nashville vs Vegas; the best way to visit Las Vegas; day clubs vs night clubs; The Cosmopolitan; being a single mom in Vegas; dating DJs, dating apps as a validation platform; seeking vs attracting a partner; boys in their “soft-girl” era; strong masculine and divine feminine; decision fatigue; women dressing for other women; covert contracts; feeling emotionally safe in a relationship; love languages; best and worst gifts to get; leaving the LDS religion; the evolution of self; channeling pain into art; starting a podcast; relationship exit interviews; 

ABOUT JENN

Jenn Croshaw is a Vegas-based Hair Stylist and the host of the “Jenn Z Podcast.”

FOLLOW JENN

JennZPodcast: spotify.link/8PqPsPEcyDb

Jenn’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jenncroshawhair/ 

FOLLOW SPENCER COURSEN 

Spencer’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/s.coursen/ 

Spencer’s Website: www.SpencerCoursen.com  

Spencer’s Book: TheSafetyTrap.com 

Spencer’s Brand: Ronin6.com  

Spencer’s Company: CoursenSecurityGroup.com

SHOW NOTES

The Honeymoon Effect, by Bruce Lipton: https://a.co/d/gNEFqqU 

RECORDING STUDIO

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THEME MUSIC

"Underground Moments" by Cushy

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GUEST: Chris Bova

TOPICS Staccato Ranch; SunLife Organics; The Staccato Origin Story; The Importance of Fundamentals; Random Austin Run-Ins; Heroes and Horses; How Life Is Like Driving A Truck; Creating Your Purpose; The Heroes Who Walk Among Us; 

ABOUT CHRIS

Chris Bova is a Marine and SOF veteran with extensive experience in paramilitary defense contracting, business development, team leadership, program management, and veteran advocacy. Most recently, Chris was a program manager with Heroes and Horses, a Montana-based program helping veterans overcome physical and mental scars from combat without relying on medications or traditional therapy. Today, Chris serves as the Director of Business Development at the newly opened, state-of-the-art, members-only range, factory, and Staccato Headquarters, known as “The Staccato Ranch” in Florence, Texas. 

FOLLOW CHRIS

Website: https://staccatoranch.com/ 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alwaysforward1/

FOLLOW SPENCER COURSEN 

Spencer’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/s.coursen/ 

Spencer’s Website: www.SpencerCoursen.com  

Spencer’s Book: TheSafetyTrap.com 

Spencer’s Brand: Ronin6.com  

Spencer’s Company: CoursenSecurityGroup.com

SHOW NOTES

Staccato Ranch: https://staccatoranch.com/ 

SunlifeOrganics: https://sunlifeorganics.com/ 

Staccato 2011: https://staccato2011.com/ 

I Forgot To Die, by Khalil Rafati: https://a.co/d/csxO2R4 

Mans Search for Meaning, by Viktor E. Frankl: https://a.co/d/bk93iYp 

The Obstacle is the Way, by Ryan Holiday: https://a.co/d/gGvBANL 

RECORDING STUDIO

Podcast Recorded Studio: Record ATX 

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THEME MUSIC

"Underground Moments" by Cushy

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#19 – Lilli Zinaman – “You Are The One Who Decides How You Feel About Anything.”

GUEST Lilli Zinaman

TOPICS

Writing A Book; Texts to Self; Chocolate Croissants; The Tenderloin District; The Draw of Living in Austin; The Power of Networking; Conception vs Experience; The Three M’s; Finding Professional Alignment with Personal Purpose; Cultivating Opportunities Through Conversation; Authenticity vs Faking It on Social Media; Becoming a Life Coach; Why High Engagement Matters More Than A High Follower Count; The Framework of Internal Family Systems; Managing vs Fire Fighting;  and so much more.

ABOUT LILLY

As a coach, Lilli helps her clients declutter the monkey mind and mental patterns that come with high-performance and high-stake positions so they can live a life enriched with deep purpose and fulfillment.

Her strategic style of coaching helps clients establish an unshakeable relationship with themselves, their work, and their lives. By focusing on the lenses through which they make decisions, the effects of this approach quickly ripple into every area of their lives.

She is deeply passionate about helping others find clarity and shed the layers preventing them from living a life that makes them truly proud.

FOLLOW LILLY

Website: https://www.lillizin.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lilli.zin/

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

FOLLOW SPENCER COURSEN 

Spencer’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/s.coursen/ 

Spencer’s Website: www.SpencerCoursen.com  

Spencer’s Book: TheSafetyTrap.com 

Spencer’s Brand: Ronin6.com  

Spencer’s Company: CoursenSecurityGroup.com

SHOW NOTES

The Second Mountain, by David Brooks: https://a.co/d/4BDEChu 

No Bad Parts, by Richard C. Schwartz:  https://a.co/d/i6WxEgQ 

How To Know A Person, by David Brooks: https://a.co/d/7GPBOe8 

Clifton Strengths: https://www.gallup.com/cliftonstrengths/en/252137/home.aspx 

Attached, by Amir Levine, Rachel Heller, et al.: https://a.co/d/a6Pd1UM 

Göbekli Tepe (ruins in Turkey): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/G%C3%B6bekli_Tepe#:~:text=Around%20the%20beginning%20of%20the,the%20region's%20older%2C%20foraging%20communities

RECORDING STUDIO

Podcast Recorded Studio: Record ATX

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THEME MUSIC

"Underground Moments" by Cushy

https://www.epidemicsound.com/artists/cushy/  

PODCAST AND VIDEO PRODUCTION

Ronin6 Media

GUEST SUBMISSIONS

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