In this powerful episode, we sit down with Ignacio Garza, founder of the Special Forces Foundation—a nonprofit built by Green Berets, for Green Berets. Ignacio shares his journey through over two decades of military service and what led him to create a community dedicated to supporting the Special Forces and their families. With a mission grounded in immediate and ongoing care, the Foundation offers vital programs that address mental health, family support, and crisis intervention, helping service members navigate the visible and invisible wounds of their work.

We also explore how values like service, unity, and healing align with Hidden Pearls Studio’s commitment to mindful leadership and holistic wellness. Ignacio’s story is a reminder of the strength found in community, the courage to ask for help, and the power of purpose-driven healing. Tune in to hear how veterans are being supported not just in survival—but in coming home to themselves.

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WELCOME BACK HIDDEN PEARLS PODCAST!

What an interesting year we have had. Took some time to regroup, get a dog, Emma is growing a baby (third trimester!!!!), and recover from an injury. There has been a lot of moving parts but as we approach football season it didn't feel right to move forward without HPP.

This will be our 6th season of the podcast! Crazy how much we have covered, learned, seen, and definitely loved over the last 6 years. 

We are so excited to share these conversations and welcome our new guests to the show. We'll be releasing an episode every other week starting with: Ignacio Garza, Nick Lavery, and Robert Gallery.

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The NFL Salute To Service game for the Niners is this weekend vs the Seattle Seahawks. This is a very special game for us and everyone involved as we honor those who have served our country. We have special military / veteran guests attending the game this week and one of them is joining us on the podcast.

In this episode Bruce sits down with Lieutenant Colonel John Park, who is in year 23 of a distinguished career with the United States Marine Corps, and is planning to retire in June of 2025.

Joined by his wife Megan, they tell the story of him maneuvering, surviving and thriving through the Marine Corps over all these years. John enlisted in the Marine Corps following high school after a great experience in football because he loved the teamwork and camaraderie. John also wanted to serve his country and chose the Marine Corps. Before he had finished Boot Camp, 911 struck and within a month he was deployed. Working his way up through the non-commission ranks, he eventually finished his college degree and was accepted as a commissioned officer. John now serves as Commanding Officer of the Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 11, at Miramar Air base in San Diego.

We are proud to have John and his family joining us this weekend at Levi's Stadium, along with 4 of his closest friends, also long-time Marine Corps members. Tune in for more about John's career, his mindset, lessons learned, and his vision for the future (as he looks to join the space program!). This is an entertaining and enlightening discussion and we know you’ll enjoy it.

You can access any of the movement, meditation or mindfulness practices we discussed on the show today, on Hidden Pearls Studio. 

For a limited time, enjoy a FREE month of Hidden Pearls Studio by using the code HPPodcast upon checkout https://hiddenpearlsstudio.com/join_us 

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Hope you enjoyed BYE WEEK. We sure did. 

In this episode, George and Bruce chat all things bye week and why it is so important to teams and players. We get into travel and where they spent it, things GK focuses on as he gets more rest days, and how teams can utilize this week to bring momentum back into their season.

We also talk Cowboys game, Halloween, what it was like to be the Mandalorian, and some fun #AskGeorge questions.

You can access any of the movement, meditation or mindfulness practices we discussed on the show today, on Hidden Pearls Studio.

For a limited time, enjoy a FREE month of Hidden Pearls Studio by using the code HPPodcast upon checkout https://hiddenpearlsstudio.com/join_us 

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Join us for HPP WK 5 as George and Bruce sit down in the “Spooky Halloween Bar” to talk Pearl Jam and the Ohana Festival (with Keanu playing lead guitar with Dogstar!), takeaways from the Niners win over the Patriots, and of course  a preview of the matchups and challenges in WK 5 when the Niners host inter-divisional rival the Cardinals! 

They respond to some great “Ask George Questions” which get into mindset, building confidence, moving forward with or without motivation, dealing with negative self-talk, and the use of affirmations and visualization. 

Finally, we lift up and offer a shout out to all the kids and families we saw this week at the Stanford Children’s hospital and send them our love and support for their journey and healing. Many, many Hidden Pearls there and we are very grateful we were able to visit. 

You can access any of the movement, meditation or mindfulness practices we discussed on the show today, on Hidden Pearls Studio. 

For a limited time, enjoy a FREE month of Hidden Pearls Studio by using the code HPPodcast upon checkout https://hiddenpearlsstudio.com/join_us 

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While BK dances it out with Pearl Jam on the beach, the siblings hold down the fort again!

Tune in for a review on the Rams game, what to look for vs the Patriots, and some incredible upcoming classes George and Emma will be adding to Hidden Pearls Studio!

You can access any of the movement, meditation or mindfulness practices we discussed on the show today, on Hidden Pearls Studio.

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A true siblings episode. While BK is living his best biker life in Pioneertown, Emma and George hold down the fort. This episode gets into RAMS WEEK (and how everyone is getting their minds right), GK's injury, and hilarious teammate stories. Thank you to everyone who submitted #AskGeorge questions again this week. We love reading them and always get a good laugh. 

Since George will be watching the game at home this weekend, he has a question for all of you: What are your favorite game day snacks? 

Emma's Women of the Niner's event has been scheduled for 12/9. Keep your eyes open for our announcement and to get tickets! This is year 5 and we are so excited to be back! 

You can access any of the movement, meditation or mindfulness practices we discussed on the show today, on Hidden Pearls Studio.

For a limited time, enjoy a FREE month of Hidden Pearls Studio by using the code HPPodcast upon checkout https://hiddenpearlsstudio.com/join_us 

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Hello Hidden Pearls Fam! 

In WEEK 2 we talk all things Jets and being 1-0, how GK and the team are prepping for their trip to Minnesota, and the Group Sadhana we are hosting through HPS.

Thank you to everyone for submitting so many fun questions for the show this week. We love hearing from y'all and sharing those moments. 

You can access any of the movement, meditation or mindfulness practices we discussed on the show today, on Hidden Pearls Studio. 

For a limited time, enjoy a FREE month of Hidden Pearls Studio by using the code HPPodcast upon checkout https://hiddenpearlsstudio.com/join_us 

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We got the gang back together to kick off SEASON 5!!

We figured everyone needed to read Bruce's intro so here it is:

"Welcome everyone to the 2024 NFL Season with this Kickoff Edition of the Hidden Pearls Podcast!! I am joined here today with my co-hosts Emma Kittle Ponce, also known as “Onna-Bugeisha”, the Japanese term for a female Samurai warrior, and her little brother George “Toon, the Yugioh – blue eyed White Dragon” Kittle!! This week the Niners open the 2024 season on prime time on MNF vs the Arron Rodgers led NY Jets! With Robert Saleh as the head coach (former DC of the Niners) we know they will be playing great defense and coming after KS and Purdy hard. Exciting stuff but on the other side of the ball, will the new look Niner defense be able to rattle Rodgers and keep the Jets from flying high around Levi’s stadium? That and some updates on Hidden Pearls Studio Launch and programing and much more on this NFL season opener of HPP!  HERE WE GO!"

In this episode we move through a family check in, summer highlights, a preview of the Jet's game, what's going on with Hidden Pearls Studio, and kicking off Jan's birthday celebration!

To take advantage of our Labor Day sale go to hiddenpearlsstudio.com and enter code LD2024 for 30% off the rest of the year!!

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