Alex Cherry is a survivor. Alex is a fighter. Alex has overcome the odds. Alex was/is an addict.

His journey to addiction and, ultimately, jail time is one that parents need to hear. This story is one of naivety, blind innocence and then ultimate rock bottom. Alex didn't set out on a path to end up where he did, but he ended up there anyway. He is open and brutally honest about his addiction - how he got there, the moments where he wanted to and attempted to end his own life. Why? A drug got ahold of him that slowly but surely destroyed everything around him.

But I can assure you of this - this story, Alex's story, is one that shows the depths to which the human psyche and resolve can reach and come out on the other side. Not only the other side, but stronger, better and bigger than ever before.

He has risen up to share his story, not just here, but directly with clients and men all over the country through his work with Default Kings, Reject Mediocrity Podcast and Newsletter and being a continued guest on multiple podcasts throughout.

This episode, "Hidden Monsters - A Story of Addiction" is one I'm unbelievably proud to get to be a part of. I'm truly honored that Alex would sit down and take the time to share this with me and those of you listening to Navigating The Intentional Life. One of the most powerful episodes to date.

Please subscribe, share and help continue the mission that is Navigating The Intentional Life.

You can find Alex at the following:

Twitter: @alexwcherry

Twitter Client Success: @defaultkings

Linktr.ee: alexcherry.co

Podcast: https://alexcherry.substack.com/podcast

This is the follow up. 

This is the encore to the original.   

Boyds story is not made for one part or even 2 for that matter. Yes, there is a large possibility that he and I will have to sit down for a Part 3 on the same "come-up" story.   

Why?   

Because many of you are wanting exactly what Boyd is sharing. You disagree? I think in your heart of hearts you know that's not true. You want to be free, you want to attack your life like a crazed, unlimited, unstoppable wild thing.   But Boyd isn't crazy - he knows exactly what he is doing. He is calculated and dedicated in ways that the lazy and mediocre will and have always called "obsessive".  

What you know is that to do anything big, one has to go big. Most are not willing to cross that boundary.   

Most are not Boyd.   

We hope you enjoy this second act of the story as much as we enjoyed discussing it. Never mind my mustache, take a listen, subscribe to our channel and share with your friends and family and even that neighbor you can't stand.   

Follow Boyd at the following: 

Twitter: @boydmyers   

IG: @boydmyers.    

Web: linktr.ee/boydmyers  

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Twitter: @JustinLCopeland  

IG: @justincopeland_   

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What does it take to push, really push, your body to its absolute limits? Growing up I was an athlete and played all of the main sports. Later in life I joined the military and met all of the physical requirements for the worlds greatest military. I was even a certified CrossFit "trainer" for a time; but did I really know what it was like to push my body past limits that defy every red flag your body gives you when the limits you've taken it to are being surpassed?

Chris breaks down his journey that took him from first deciding to compete in Iron Man and how that obsession cost him. He speaks on the revelations that doing so has taught him on fatherhood, being a husband and, overall, how to stand up for his beliefs. Even with the accomplishments, he is not done. Still striding, still working to become the best version of himself for himself, but for those he is in charge of and a family he won't fail to help flourish. 

Tune in - this is a podcast I felt honored to be able to produce.

Twitter: @chrisboettcher

Podcast: https://t.co/p5P0GVzf6r

As always, subscribe, share and leave a review.

Cheers! 

There are few people in this world that one can meet and instantly know they are something different. The kind of people that, for some reason, you know you respect them instantly - not like - respect. 

Jerry Adams is one of those men. 

Jerry is a follower of Christ, Husband, Father, Brother, Leader, Teacher, Coach. He's a country boy - grew up in the country on a small farm, took baths in a creek, learned the value of hard work and telling the truth. Hunting, fishing, backpacking - his heart is in the wild.

He's taken his experience as a steel worker, his experiences in the wild to then help shape and grow other men. Through his own walk to his personal group Men Of Grit - he's a man in the arena consistently working to be the best version of himself, consistently building his mind, body and spirit. 

Don't miss out on Jerry, this podcast and the message he shares. 

Subscribe, share and follow along. 

Jerry Adams:

IG: @men_of_grit

Twitter: @men_of_grit

Website: https://menofgrit.blog/

One of my favorite things about the people I bring on the podcast is that most have adopted the "I don't give a fuck" mentality to their lives and how they chase it. This is the essence of Navigating The Intentional Life - to be bold, to be daring, to be courageous in ones pursuit of their own version of "quality of life". 

Don Hickman is no exception. Actually, he is an exception; in comparison this mans "give a damn" button is not just broken, he ripped the fucking thing off completely. He's charged up, he's passionate, he's iron that wants to consistently sharpen other iron when it comes to the men in his communities. He's unapologetic about fitness - no fatties, no dad bods, no excuses. But he's all heart; if you're overweight he wants you trying and that's all he needs from you. If you're married, love your wife - protect her, care for her and make love to her the way a man should. 

Being a father, well, this is where Don injects speed, steroids, motor oil, kerosene, rocket booster and fucking grenade launchers into his foundation of what makes a father a father. He does "Dads Day" Fridays with other men from his community. They give their wives a night out or just free from kids and the dads play like they're children again as well. Building forts, racing little carts, having nerf gun and water ballon fights and anything else one could imagine through the mind of a child as what FUN would be... Don makes it happen. 

Take a listen, hear Don out, the man has so much value to provide. He has so much vigor for life, it was an absolute privilege to sit with him and listen to his view on this crazy crazy world. 

Find Don at the following:

Twitter - @wakeupcallLLC

Blog - https://wakeupcall.io/

Find me as well:

Twitter: @justinLcopeland

Instagram: @justincopeland_

Navigating The Intentional Life: https://linktr.ee/JustinLCopeland

"If I had to punish every blasphemy, I would have no followers...." 

There are a lot of sayings about unique individuals - those that truly find a way of mastering the art of "not giving a damn". Whilst the reality is, THEY DO, they've mastered the ability to not allow that "people pleasing" mechanism to overrun their wants, needs, desires and ambitions. They, "march to the beat of their own drum...", they are an "odd duck", a "blue diamond"... I could go on. 

Jayson Duckett took the drum, the duck and the diamond and set them all on fire! There's not another human being that is more, "take it or leave it" than this man. It was these characteristics and the message he's attempting to divulge to the masses that I HAD to have him on NIL. 

His story is unique. His ideas are brash and can potentially offend, more often than not, offend. HOWEVER, if you were to really listen and also HEAR what he is saying - you'll find a heart that is pure, a mind that is genuine and a spirit that is wild for others to be the best versions of themselves. 

Jayson, like the Argonauts, is fearless and ready to live life in a capacity that's only for him to answer to. His message is clear. Do not miss what he has to say.

Find Jayson here:

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

For more from Navigating The Intentional Life:

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Most of us that follow along with this podcast have NO clue what it is to grow up or to live in a 3rd World Country. We can't imagine living in a country where the unemployment rate is at 30%. Murder and crime are expected. 

But in all of this, the turmoil, apartheid and violence, stands the most breath taking country side, wild life, culture and life style the planet could possibly know. 

This is where, my dear friend, Redmond Louw has spent almost the entirety of his life. This is where he raises his beautiful family with his two boys and lovely wife, Daniella. 

Redmond presents his story with a touch that only he can provide; a father that choose substance abuse over his children and was merely a birthday card when it came to presence, to his years traveling through London and the UK where he began his own addiction with substance. 

His story is that of loss but then founded directly in grace through faith. An awakening that saved his life along with that of his wife's and now his son's that have a father ever so present and consistently challenging himself to push his message and his calling. 

Listen to Redmond's story. We hope you enjoy. 

Find Redmond here:

Twitter: https://twitter.com/RedmondLouw

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

And check out the company Redmond works for that is saving and protecting homeless and orphaned children here:

https://www.thecharactercompany.co.za/

For more Navigating The Intentional Life content:

Twitter: https://twitter.com/JustinLCopeland

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

Podcast & Blog: https://linktr.ee/JustinLCopeland

Every man has a calling. 

Every man has a purpose. 

Not every man answers that calling and fulfills that purpose. 

Zac Small is a man that not only has answered the call on multiple levels, he is calling out. Demanding change and to be heard through a voice that fights for family first mentalities, better fathers to their children through peaceful parenting, stronger husbands to their wives through self-growth and accountability and men that will LEAD other men. He does this through his group Fraternity of Excellence, 365 Days to Sobriety and his participation in groups, like mine, The Cigar Room. 

From the Navy to leading his son's baseball team - Zac has continued to place himself in a position of ever evolving service. These lines of service continue to shift and change in scope and shape, but none-the-less a service necessary that he does not shy away from. 

Listen, as I have Zac on for the second time, for the second consecutive 4th of July with him on the Navigating The Intentional Life podcast. 

On this day of America's birthright and ascension out of tyrannical rule; Zac and I break down service from two vet's points of view and how that service has shaped our lives around us. 

Find Zac on the following:

Twitter: https://twitter.com/ZacSmall_

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

https://thefamilyalpha.com/newsletter/

https://fraternityofexcellence.com/

Find me on the following:

Twitter: https://twitter.com/JustinLCopeland

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

https://linktr.ee/JustinLCopeland

Finally, Listen, subscribe and share! Thank you! 

There are few times we get to engage/work with/call friends people that are LARGER than life! On this episode I've been fortunate enough to share Boyd Myers and his ridiculously, phenomenal story. Boyd is THAT person - living life without boundaries, without policies and utilizing his full agencies to saturate himself with all life has to offer.

Find Boyd Myer in the following:

Twitter: https://twitter.com/boydmyers

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

Linktr.ee: https://linktr.ee/boydmyers

Find me in the following:

Twitter: https://twitter.com/JustinLCopeland

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

Linktr.ee: https://linktr.ee/JustinLCopeland - Lists both main platforms this podcast is on!

Thank you!