FIGHT LIKE DAVID

Welcome to the inaugural episode of the Tactical Recovery Podcast! With Colin Morrison, motocross enthusiast, and with me Brock Bevell, retired undercover police officer. Today, we're diving headfirst into the tactical approach to real recovery.

We are thrilled to kick off this podcast. We're here to bring you real talk, real results, and most importantly, tactical tips to help you stay sober.

In this episode, we talk about securing sobriety in a way that echoes military precision and strategy. You've got to approach recovery like a mission – with clear objectives and a tactical mindset.

We know that recovery is not a walk in the park; it's a battlefield. And today, we're focusing on protecting ourselves from the pitfalls of relapse.

We're not just navigating recovery; we're executing a mission. Let's start with the first objective – understanding your enemy, the triggers that can lead to relapse.

Relapse is like a hidden landmine. You've got to identify them, map them out, and have a strategy for disarmament. It's all about situational awareness.

That's a wrap for our first mission on Tactical Recovery. Stay tuned for more episodes where we'll continue to bring you tactical strategies for real recovery.

Signing off for now. Stay strong, stay tactical, and until next time, ride the waves of recovery with purpose.

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Welcome to another episode of the Chase The Vase Podcast, where we discuss how to become an overcomer. On this episode, I am blessed to share the microphone with a world class mountaineer, professional drummer, 8th degree black belt all while being blind.

At the age of 26 Shihan Mike who was already a martial arts instructor, lost his eyesight due to a hereditary disease. Before losing his sight Sensei Mike was warned by his doctors to STOP practicing martial arts, but Sensei Mike’s passion for the martial arts would never let him stop.

Shihan Mike continued to teach and practice martial arts, and eventually he lost his eyesight completely. It is not known whether or not the Martial Arts was a contributing factor but Sensei Mike has no regrets. The discipline and determination that Sensei Mike has formed through his practice of Martial Arts has helped him not only adjust to the loss of his sight, but also overcome challenges any sighted man would have difficulty with.

Sensei Mike and his sighted guides on top of Mt. Kilimanjaro

Outside of teaching martial arts Sensei Mike Armstrong is a professional drummer and adventurer. In the recent years he has summited Mt. Kilimanjaro the tallest mountain in Africa, participated in the World Team Sports Adventure Challenge, and has become the only Blind man to hike the Arizona trail a 807 mile trail that took 57 days to complete.

Wow, what a journey!

Check us out at @victoryrecoveryaz and @fentanylprojectaz.

We are back and excited to jump on season 3 of the Chase The Vase Podcast.

We are sorry for the sabbatical, the end of 2023 was a little difficult to manage.

Thank you for tuning in to the "Chase the Vase" podcast! I'm thrilled to have the lead singer of June Days (Mike Giovando) here with us today to share his music and personal journey. It's truly inspiring to see artists using their platform to address important issues like substance abuse, mental health, and overdose.

In anticipation of "A Night To Prevail," it's wonderful to have someone with such a powerful and relatable story as "Frontman" for the event. It adds a meaningful and authentic layer to the movement, encouraging others to come out, connect, and be part of this exciting initiative.

This event promises not only great music and entertainment but also a chance for the community to come together, share experiences, and raise awareness about crucial issues. We encourage everyone to join us and support this movement for a night of connection, understanding, and positive change.

Let's dive into the conversation with the Mike and explore the intersections of music, life, and the impactful journey that has led him to become a spokesperson for such an important cause.

Keep Chasing The Vase!

Contact us on social media at victoryrecoveryaz and fentanylprojectaz.

My guest today is a decorated retired police sergeant and friend. He is a former USAF Security Force Captain and a national speaker. He advocates for awareness and education on Post Traumatic Stress Injury for military and first responders. 

Michael has released his first book titled, "Relentless Courage Winning The Battle Against Frontline Trauma. This country continues to battle through a mental health crisis and trauma is an underlining factor. So many of us who have been on the front lines refuse to seek help. We are not stubborn or old school, we are afraid of what lies beneath. In our minds, we believe that as long as we continue to feed the monster, it will remain pacified and constrained. Unfortunately, this is a fallacy!

Relentless Courage, changes the mindset. It flips the script on our "old school thinking." We are trained warriors and we place ourselves in the thick of it, but bravery extends into reaching out to another. Michael has done that! Thank you Michael for the bravery to tell the story of us on the margin. 

You can secure Michaels book on Amazon. I highly recommend it!

Please like, share and comment on this podcast. We are working to bring you the most up to date intel to save lives! We thank you and appreciate your friendship!

I am so excited to release this episode of the Chase The Vase Podcast. On this episode, I'm blessed to have Madi. She is an 18-year-old girl and freshman at BYU, who is passionate about sharing her story to spread awareness and solutions for LDS women struggling with pornography. She is a pre-business student hoping to go into entrepreneurial management. She is also a presidency member of the Unalone Club at BYU, a club dedicated to providing a space where those struggling with pornography/those supporting one who is struggling can come to share their burdens and feel “Unalone.”

If you or a loved one is struggling with pornography, this episode is a "DO NOT MISS." Madi is absolutely honest about her addiction to pornography and how she prepares herself for daily battle. 

I am proud of the episode and invite you to share it with others. 

You can reach us @victoryrecoveryaz. 

My guest Adam Davis with Live Unconquered and I dive into what it means to live with battle field trauma.  Adam is a husband, father, brother, distinguished author, coach, and speaker who serves the men and women in Law Enforcement. Adam has presented his story of conquering demons and battling some of life's most smothering battles to the combat ready men and women. 

Adam is an unrelenting force of inspiration. He believes we all have a unique purpose and we must be good stewards of the time we are given in this life. On this podcast, Adam sheds light on the individual battles we all face. He provides some tools on how to cope with real life trauma. As men and women of courage, we have to be willing to talk about our stressors. That may include a battle buddy, a clergy member or a therapist. Secrets keep us sick. 

This podcast will empower you to Live Unconquered and to be courageous enough to begin a conversation about your mental health. Please share this with your friends and family members, It is time to heal. 

Check out the Victory Vision Reset beginning November 28-Dec 2 at: www.victoryrecovery.org.

Learn more about Adam at: https://teamneverquit.com/speakers/adam-davis/

Live-Life-Louder founder Smith Alley is changing the script right in front of our eyes! He is "Protect Strong" which is creating resources for parents. Parents today deserve more hype! We are an anomaly! Imagine this....Parents, we are the only generation who grew up without technology,  raising children who only know technology. 

Parents today are behind the technology curve, while our children are expert technologist. Our kids have never experienced a buzzy signal. They've never been placed on hold. The never had to unplug the house phone and plug it into a computer to get on the internet. This is evolution at it's finest. 

We all understand that our children can be directly influenced by information gathered from the internet. They are also learning at an alarming rate and need guidance. With the enormous amount of information passing through our brains on a daily basis, we need to be sure our children are safe and are not engaging in harmful behaviors. 

The daily news provides grim reminders of what can occur when our children go unprotected. From exploitation of children, child trafficking, overt drug transactions, sextortion and pornography, usually gain the most attention. While suicide, mental health issues and bullying are minimized.

Smith is taking charge of his recovery by sharing his story openly. I invite you to check out his program at "Raising Kids In Combat" and use the code: Smith25 for a substantial discount. 

Smith can also be contacted on IG @protechstrong and @live.life.bigger. 

Check out the 5 day Victory Vision Reset at: wwwvictoryrecovery.org to get enrolled today. 

Tim Ryan is a recovering heroin addict and A&E's "Dope Man." Tim is a National Thought Leader on the current Opioid Epidemic, Addiction, Mental Health and Suicide. 

Tim is no stranger to falling prey to the grips of mental health, addiction and the opioid epidemic. During Tim's addiction, he was arrested and sentenced to 7 years in prison for drug-related charges. Tim was one of the lucky ones and found sobriety behind bars. 

Tim travels the U.S. promoting sobriety and hope. His current focus is to shed light on the opioid/fentanyl epidemic. Tim and I discuss the need for education in the home and schools. We discuss ways to protect your tribe through communication and connection, 

We ask one another why Narcan is not in every school and home. We share personal stories into our struggles with addiction and mental health. This episode exposes the lack of initiative our government has taken to curtail the opioid epidemic in our country. 

Check out Tim's IG at: timryandopeman and his website at www.dopetohope.com

also, don't forget about the Reset Challenge beginning November 28th at 0900 PST. Sign up at www.victoryrecovery.org

As the Opioid and Fentanyl crisis continues to have a grip on our communities, there are sons and daughters, brothers and sisters, moms and dads, whose lives are cut short because of accidental overdoses. Flindt is on the forefront of the epidemic. He is on a mission to communicate this reality and create change in a multitude of ways.

Flindt started drinking at age 13. His habit progressed to harder drugs through high school and college, which paved the way to a 23 year battle with Opioids. He was taking 70-80 Vicodin pills daily until his best friend admitted him into the Betty Ford treatment center in 2001. He’s been in recovery since.

Flindt and I hope that parents understand that kids will experiment with substances. The key is education. We need parents and kids to understand that fentanyl is not an experiment.  Today, experimenting with fentanyl can and will kill them! Kids do not tell us everything! "While your at home ordering a pizza, you child is on Snapchat ordering drugs." 

Do not miss this episode of the Chase The Vase Podcast. This information is life saving and will save lives. Fentanyl is death! 

Check out the Victory Vision challenge at www.victoryrecovery.org coming this week. We are super excited to see you invested in your future sobriety!

My friend James Yount and I talk recovery. James is living the life of recovery. James finds solace in his Faith, Family, Fellowship and Fitness. James is working on his third year of sobriety through the mantra of "start small."

His goal of sobriety was to fix his mindset first. When he started the journey, he felt spiritually, physical and mentally lost. Through hard work and doing the small things right, he has lost over #155 pounds and has 13% body fat. Recovery is allot like building a fire. You have to build it from the ground up. You collect the wood and secure some tinder and create a spark. 

Recovery is created by the spark! Rest assure, no one is coming to save us! Were on our own! Thank you James for sharing you story and for showing the world  your strength. 

Check out the Victory Vision Reset at www.victoryrecovery.org for additional details on how to get sober.