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Go behind enemy lines with Apache Gunship pilot Brian Slade! It's an exhilarating ride that will ironically equip you with the tools needed to survive the battles raging in your own life!

"Our mission in life never ends, it just changes as we go."

Brian L. Slade has held command positions in the Army and the Air Force and received the Distinguished Flying Cross, Bronze Star, and fourteen combat air medals. He attended Utah State, where he earned a BA and was commissioned as an Army Aviation second lieutenant. He's also earned an MA in aviation instruction. Brian currently serves as a lieutenant colonel for Air Force Combat Search and Rescue.

One in three will experience a significant trauma in their life. For army Apache pilot Brian Slade, his first was in Afghanistan.

Offering a unique perspective on preparing one's mind for trauma, Brian's book, Cleared Hot is intense, instructive, humorous, and brutally honest. This book puts readers in the cockpit of the most lethal helicopter in the world as Slade learns on the job, combating a tenacious enemy against all odds in the most challenging environment imaginable.

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Which would you choose? A magic penny that doubles in value each day over the next month, or one million bucks? Do you play it safe and take the cash? Or take a chance and put your faith in the Magic Penny? The choice is yours!

"But what if we didn't know how the story would end? Would you still have put your trust in this Magic Penny or played it safe and taken the cash? That's the real question."

The Magic Penny is a metaphor for life and the importance of patience. The story tells of one person with two choices, one option to take a million dollars or a single penny that increases in value by doubling every day for a month.

This fun little scenario actually has a significance of immense value. The story teaches that the best things in life take time, as evidenced by Grandma's soup and a bottle of wine. It also emphasizes the compounding effect of time, where a single penny is not worth much, but with enough time it can become worth a lot. Ultimately, the story encourages people to be patient in life and to appreciate the value of time.

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From working on hit shows like Punk’d, The Osbournes, TRL, 8th & Ocean, and Laguna Beach to helping to develop top tier talent such as the incredible Mandy Moore, Vinnie Potestivo has and continues to leave a lasting impact on the world of entertainment!

Who Is Vinnie Potestivo?

Vinnie Potestivo is an Emmy Award-winning Creator, Producer, and Brand Advisor who helps clients leverage their media exposure, find fame, and make an impact!

What's Vinnie's Story?

Vinnie worked as a network executive at MTV from 1998 – 2007 where he discovered talent and developed new ways to support their goals. But MTV would prove to be merely a launching point for a long and abundant career moving forward!

Because the truth is, Vinnie Potistivo is the star of the show!

He has spent his entire career shining light on everyone else. It’s the stars like Mandy Moore that he has been behind. And it’s no doubt that true stars they are. I mean come on, Mandy Moor! Like OMG!

Shining the Spotlight on Vinnie Potestivo

But today, on this podcast, in this episode I want to shine the spotlight on Vinnie Potestivo!

It’s time the world gets to know the Star whose been hiding behind the curtain for way too long.

I introduce to you, today’s featured guest and my new friend,

Vinnie Potestivo!

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I had no idea that the Summer of 2003 would be the last Summer of life as I knew it. But God knew it. And God's hands were at work, being sure that I would remember that Summer for the rest of my life!

"We never know what tomorrow will hold, and that's why it is so important that we never take a single day, a single moment for grantid."

To help celebrate the 60th Birthday of my biggest fan, my most loyal listener, my dear old Dad today's episode was born! Looking back on my life, there's one year, one Summer that sticks out above the rest.

The year was from September 2002 - October 2003. It was the year of my Sweet 16 Birthday! But more than just turning 16 and getting my dream truck, it was a year that brought about the opportunity for me to work with my dad.

In that hot humid Florida Summer I got to run heavy equipment like my dad's CAT Dozer, a backhoe, a roller, a loader, not to mention my dad's big Ford F350 dualie!

We cleared land. We turned woods into families' new homes. We worked hard. We laughed a lot. We ate lunch in the middle of a field. We did it together. And I'll thank God for every single moment of that Summer for as long as I live.

I hope today's episode is a blessing to you in some way, shape, or form.

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A heartwarming story of a father and daughter torn apart by cancer, but forever bonded together by an unbreakable relationship.

Today's guest, Susan L Combs is the daughter of Maj. Gen. Roger E. Combs and it is their story that is told inside of today's episode.

Pancakes For Roger: A Mentorship Guide for Slaying Dragons was written by Susan L Combs and explores the many lessons learned from mentors throughout her life. The book was dedicated to Susan's late father, Maj. Gen. Roger E. Combs. Susan really opens up, allowing us the chance to understand the kind of relationship she had with her dad. We begin to understand what it was like for Susan to be back home, caring for her father... The good times, the sad times, and the times that can never be forgotten.

I recommend having some tissues nearby as you dive into today's beautiful conversation had with a daughter, telling us about her dad.

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What does Positivity look like? Can you describe it? How do you know someone or something is positive? What makes one person more positive than another? These are the questions that ignited the topic discussed inside of today's episode.

"Out of all the people at the restaurant that night, why was it me that he found to be so incredibly positive?"

Today's episode is an invitation into a conversation... A discussion into the topic of what does positivity look like? More specifically, what does a positive person look like?

I've come up with my own answer to this question, but I would love to hear from you on what you think. Please reach out to me today and get signed up for my twice-a-week newsletter by heading over to the website to sign-up.

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Tabie is a Jeep and off-road enthusiast who recently experienced a physical health setback. She is now in the rebuilding phase of her life and is determined to get back to living life to the fullest!

"You are capable, you are able, and you darn sure are deserving of having all that you can imagine in this life."

Tabie has been dealing with a life-altering medical issue that has literally sidelined her from living the life she has known and loved. This would propel Tabie to step outside of her comfort zone and sign up for Kevin's signature Life Roadmap Planning Session. With Kevin's guideance, Tabie identified the obstacles she needed to overcome in both her physical and mental health. Tabie is extremely focused and determined, focusing on what she wants her life to look like in the future, and making sure that she is taking the necessary steps to heal. Despite being scared of the roadblocks that can stand in her way, Tabie is motivated by her faith and the knowledge that she is not alone in her journey.

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If mental health is physical health, then why are we not focusing on exercising our mental health as much as our physical? Let today be the day that we change that! Here are some incredibly simple, yet highly powerful TIPS, TRICKS, and STRATEGIES that will immediately help you to improve your mental health.

"By improving your mental health, you will in turn improve your physical health. And well, at that point, the sky truly is the only limit."

Today's topic was inspired by the guest inside of Episode 153, Benoit Kim. If you haven't heard his story combined with his profound insights on life I highly encourage you to go back and listen.

Today's episode builds on part of our discussion by providing you with actionable items that you can begin to implement right away to help improve your mental health. By improving your mental health you will begin to see incredible changes happening in your life, and these changes can occur faster than you could have ever imagined.

But it's going to take work, discipline, and the understanding that just like any other muscle in your body, you must work to build the strength and power of your mental health!

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After three near death experiences and a lifetime of change, Benoit Kim, a French Korean American, has come to discover profound insights on life and developed a passion for mental health advocacy and psychedelic therapy.

“Often, the most gratifying and profound lessons in life come with pain and suffering, and mine are no exception."

In this episode of Grit, Grace, & Inspiration, host Kevin Lowe interviews psychotherapist and Discover More podcast host, Benoit Kim. Benoit talks about his childhood growing up all over the world before coming to America as a teenager. He shares the reason behind him deciding to join the United States Military and discusses the impact this decision would have on his own mental health. We also get to discover what would lead Benoit to launch his own podcast, Discover More.

Throughout the conversation, Benoit Kim is very open and honest, pulling back the curtain on three near death experiences that have left him with profound insights on life. Towards the end of the conversation, Benoit discusses the subject matter of sexual trauma, which is a big part of his story.

The overall arching theme in today's episode is the awareness of mental health and to encourage us all to discover more about ourselves, about each other, and about the world.

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It's time to tell the Haters and Naysayers, the ones trying to bring you down, to just Shut Up! Put on your Hater Blockers and get back to chasing your dreams!

And in case you need a little reminder just how important those dreams are for you to chase, I've put together today's podcast episode just for you!

People often believe that dreams are just dreams, and will never come true, but this is false.

Chasing your dreams is an essential part of life, as it provides purpose and direction, personal growth and development, fulfillment and happiness, and the opportunity to inspire and empower people around you. It can also lead to unforeseen opportunities that you never even knew were possible.

Now, to make dreams a reality, hard work and commitment are necessary. But doing so will bring a sense of accomplishment and joy that cannot be replicated. Everyone should strive to chase their dreams and never give up!

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