In this episode, Lora talks to Adam Winch, founder of Defenders USA about:

• Adam's LEO and military experience & why Defenders USA was created


• Adam's transformation in his own training


• What is heartset & why it's vital to a defender


• Understanding the true depth of evil


• Creating fewer victims and steps towards that mission


• The aftermath of violence and how it changes a person


• Tips on defensive tools and why you are the weapon


• What it means to be your own defender

www.defenders-usa.com, www.defenders-live.com

In this episode, Lora and Riley Bowman of www.ConcealedCarry.com and host of The Concealed Carry Podcast discuss:

Starting with Lora's (Lengthy) TidBit of the Week: 4 Steps to Set Yourself Up For Success [Especially After You've Fallen Off the Horse]

• The more you train, the more you realize how little you know


• The process of exploring & experimenting in gun training


• Lessons from entrepreneurship


• Fail last, fail often and why it's essential


• Eternal optimism and pursuing the harder path


• Everybody starts somewhere


• Practical strategies to expanding your comfort zone


• Dryfire and visual transitions


• Accuracy in Movement


• Developing Consistency & Index Points in Training

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In this episode, Mike Willever from the Active Self Protection Podcast talks about: 

• The mission and evolution of ASP podcast


• Mike's LEO background


• Breaking down defensive encounters


• Being careful about making your job your identity


• Normalcy bias and why you should radically and rapidly accept reallity


• The trap of "it can't happen here"


• Mike's most impactful interviews from people who survived defensive encounters


• Why mental reps will help save your life


• Comparing defender vs. general public mindsets


• Emotional, physical and spiritual fitness to survive the aftermath


• Even Tom Brady needs a coach


• Are you in the 1 percent of gun owners in America?


• and SO much more!

www.defenders-live.com 

In this episode, JT Grover of Rev-Tac and Lora Thorson of Defenders USA discuss:

• How to manage your training expectations


• The fear of failure and making excuses


• The dangers of the Dunning Kruger effect and cognitive bias


• The importance of force-on-force training


• The standards of progression for defensive training


• How to vet your instructor and red flags to watch out for


• Student mindset and what you should strive for

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In this episode, Adam Boyce of Spartan Mode talks to us about knife defense. Topics include:

• Anatomy of knife defense; what commonly happens in an encounter


• Why one would carry a knife for defense vs. a gun


• Characteristics of a good defensive knife 


• Carry positions and what's most efficient


• Simple knife defense concepts to remember


• Why Adam chose to become a Martial Blade Concepts instructor

In this episode, Lora and Sarah Hauptman of PHLster discuss:

• business lessons learned and the history of PHLster


• common concealment questions and misconceptions


• the cutting edge PHLster Enigma technology and why it’s a game changer for concealment


• Q&A session with Sarah Hauptman

www.phlsterholsters.com, www.defenders-live.com

Ryan Thiele has an inspiring success story of building his Made in America company, Iron American, from the ground up. We talk about using your passion to develop a better life for yourself and your family as well as Ryan's dedication to quality both in his products and in people. In addition, Ryan will introduce you to a superior product he offers that may help you in your training. www.ironamerican.com, 

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I this episode, I interview Kaery Dudenhofer of Kaery Concealed; Kaery and I talk about teaching, training and life balance as well as the Active Self Protection Instructor Certification program. 

Kaery Concealed: https://www.kaeryconcealed.com/

ASPIC: https://www.aspinstructors.com/

In this episode, retired U.S. Marshal Robert Almonte brings awareness to the increasing presence of cartels in America as well as the fentanyl crisis, signs to look for and how to keep yourself and your family safe. www.robertalmonte.com, www.defenders-live.com

In this episode, Juan Rivas shares his survival story. His story will help us to better understand the physical, emotional and financial aftermath of a violent encounter. www.defenders-live.com