PUSHING BACK CHAOS

Grit is a personality trait possessed by individuals who demonstrate passion and perseverance toward a goal despite being confronted by significant obstacles and distractions. Those who possess grit are able to self-regulate and postpone their need for positive reinforcement while working diligently on a task.

Key traits of Grit:

This week, Mike rolls solo and discusses the topic of grit, discussing frequently asked questions about what it is, how to identify it in ourselves and others, & some deep dives into some misperceptions about grit in society. 

How do you categorize grit? Do you have it? Do you know others who have it? How has having grit helped you or others in your circle? We’d love to hear!

NEW Goals for 2024:

 -50  Ratings on Apple Podcasts

 -25 Written reviews on Apple Podcasts 

-300 followers on FB, IG, and YouTube! 

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Welcome back to a new year! Mike, Melon and the support crew wish our entire audience a meaningful and prosperous 2024!

In this episode, Mike and Melon discuss consistency. Is this the secret to long term happiness?

When life is working, is it because we have found our way to a solid routine? What can we do to build our way towards our best future selves- especially when things don’t seem to be tracking in that direction?

When we pass a milestone such as beginning the New Year, or a birthday, do resolutions to change make a difference long term? Is it a case of “New Year, New Me?”

You will hear a discussion centered on themes that have worked in the areas of Special Forces and military aviation, and also in the areas away from work- with family and loved ones. Topics covered include:

- The importance of clear goals

- Demonstrating integrity over time

- How this builds trust

- Trust leads to strong relationships 

- Embracing a “beginner’s mentality”

- Displaying authenticity 

We will all have to make the effort- no one else can do our push ups for us!

Let’s work towards being able to say that “2024 doesn’t define me- I define 2024 by my consistent actions”!

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Did you wake up today? Congratulations! You have stressors in your life! Now that we got that out-of-the-way, let’s talk about how to address them in a healthy way.

This week, Mike and Melon rap about some of their own stresses and how they are dealing with them. Mike digs deep and shotguns Melon with the following questions:

-How often do you experience stress? What levels on a 1-10 scale?

-Do you ever pause and categorize internal & external stressors? How does this help?

-When and where do you feel most relaxed? 

-What are the processes/actions you take to get there? 

Learning to address, categorize, and understand how to overcome our stressors should be a major focus throughout our lives. We never want to become overwhelmed or compartmentalize too much or we will find ourselves broken down in an unhealthy state.

How do you handle stress? Or don’t you? Does it impede you on your way forward? What are some ways you have found to deal with your stress successfully? We’d love for you to share!

Goals for 2023:

 -100  Ratings on Apple Podcasts

 -50 Written reviews on Apple Podcasts 

-500 followers on FB, IG, and YouTube! 

#PBC #PushingBackChaos #Podcast #HMG #HeroesMediaGrp #Veterans #goals #Transition #Military#Hobbies#Operationonceinalifetime #Adversity #StayPositive #Positivity #Struggle #Youcandothis #Stress #Overcomingstress 

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There has been increasing attention paid recently to Attachment Theory, which came from research by John Bowlby (1951), and Mary Ainsworth (1967) and has been confirmed and expanded over the intervening decades. 

Attachment Theory described the psychological connection between humans, that is based in the connection between babies and their primary caregiver- typically their mother. 

According to the theory, early patterns of behaviour establish fundamental feelings of safety and security that play out for the rest of our lives- most recognisably in our adult romantic relationships. 

Join your hosts as they discuss Attachment Theory, and how they have experienced it in their lives. Learn about the four attachment styles, and hear methods to progress towards Secure Attachment, even if early experiences set the groundwork for a different style to naturally manifest. 

Melon and Mike refer to a free online quiz where you can find your own style:

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Let us know what you think!

Goals for 2023:

 -100 ️️️️️ Ratings on Apple Podcasts

 -50 Written reviews on Apple Podcasts 

 -500 Followers on FB, IG, and YouTube! 

#PBC #PushingBackChaos #Podcast #HMG #HeroesMediaGrp #Veterans #goals #Transition #Military #Hobbies #Operationonceinalifetime #attachmentstyles #anxiousattachment #avoidantattachment

#secureattachment #attachmenttheory  

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This week, Mike and Melon return after a few days behind our regular release schedule. As we always share, nobody gets a pass in life and all that it has for us. 

Recently, the McFadden family lost a patriarch in the family. A father. Melon shares the struggles of dealing with death and how his family has processed the loss in order to discover lessons, deeper meaning, and reforged relationships.

Mike on the other hand is also no stranger to hardship. He opens up about his recent struggles of faith, hope, purpose, and direction & discusses how some time at the park, some reading, strong emotions, and an undeniable experience at Church changed him completely.

These experiences can be called “crutches” as we can and will have the decision hang on to them as we “walk” through life….or choose to toss them away and not let them define us. We must remember we are not our crutches. They are just what we experience for a little while as we continue on the trail to get to where we ultimately want to be. 

Do you have “crutches?” Do they impede your way forward? Are you tired of having them around to “walk” through life? 

Let us know what you think!

Goals for 2023:

 -100  Ratings on Apple Podcasts

 -50 Written reviews on Apple Podcasts 

-500 followers on FB, IG, and YouTube! 

#PBC #PushingBackChaos #Podcast #HMG #HeroesMediaGrp #Veterans #goals #Transition #Military#Hobbies#Operationonceinalifetime #Adversity #StayPositive #Positivity #Struggle #Youcandothis #crutches 

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Each year the western world stops on November 11th at 11am for a period of silent reflection. 

Why do we pause?

What is it in memory of?

On this day, at that time, the guns fell silent in 1918, signalling the end of World War 1. 

The next year, the first service was held in memory of the fallen who had sacrificed so much- it was initially called Armistice Day. Over the years, it became a day to remember the sacrifices not just from WW1, but from all wars. 

Since the start of WW1, over 31 million service personnel have given their lives. 

Join your hosts in this episode as they reflect on what this day means for them, and some of what these sacrifices have been in aid of. 

At this time, take the time to reach out into your network- you never know how much it can mean to have a friend or loved one communicate during what can be a difficult period.  

Please subscribe and share this episode. 

Lest we forget 

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"It is the responsibility to work intelligently with what is given and not waste time fantasizing about a perfect world of people and choices” -Marcus Aurelius 

This week Mike and Melon discuss more of their current challenges and how they have adapted an improve by 1% a day mindset. It’s very easy to get lost in the daily grind or the anxiousness of another day, so what are some things we can do to set the tone of our improvement?

We will cover and discuss such topics as:

Mental awareness/strengthening

-Physical awareness/ strengthening 

-Emotional balance and processing

-Establish realistic goals

-Avoiding self pity

-Have an “improve by 1% daily” attitude 

-Focus on others who are struggling or are worse off.

This is all easier said than done, but what we want to emphasize is that it is important to not do this process alone. Having a trusting in dependable circle to support you or to learn from is vital. 

Time never stops. Life doesn’t stop. No matter where we are or what we are dealing with, this is OUR life. The world doesn’t stop for us. It is not always about YOU. But, we can decide to take action and choose to be a positive chapter in this book we live in instead of being the chapter nobody wants to read about. It’s all up to us.

We are also excited to announce an upcoming Christmas giveaway for our listeners! Just a few things to help out those who maybe need some assistance this year! More to follow!

Goals for 2023:

 -100  Ratings on Apple Podcasts

 -50 Written reviews on Apple Podcasts 

-500 followers on FB, IG, and YouTube! 

#PBC #PushingBackChaos #Podcast #HMG #HeroesMediaGrp #Veterans #goals #Transition #Military#Hobbies#Operationonceinalifetime #TeamAddo #Adversity #StayPositive #Positivity #Struggle #Youcandothis

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All of us will be dealt difficult hands. All of us will have times when we feel pain. 

Do we all have to suffer? Is pain the same thing as suffering?

Mike and Melon get together and cover the difficult topic of distinguishing pain from suffering.

What is “pain”? 

What is “suffering”?

Mike and Melon contend that pain is the unpleasant experiences or sensations. These are an inevitable part of being alive. Suffering, on the other hand, is distinguished as the reaction or response to the experience.

Do we always have to suffer when we go through unpleasant experinces? 

In this episode, you will hear a discussion covering both Mike and Melon’s recent physical setback of major injuries, plus previous family encounters with serious life threatening illnesses.

Come and join the conversation- we know you have also had hard times and difficult experiences. Hear how your hosts have worked to transform these painful times. Hopefully you are able to apply these same principles in your own life.

Please subscribe, share and review our podcast. Let us know what topics you’d like us to cover- we are getting great suggestions on various social media!

Goals for 2023:

-100  Ratings on Apple Podcasts

-50 Written reviews on Apple Podcasts

-500 followers on FB, IG & YouTube

#PBC #PushingBackChaos #HMG #HeroesMediaGrp #Veterans #sufferingisoptional #transformpain  #recover  #transformation

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"Your hardest times often lead to the greatest moments of your life. Keep going.

Tough situations build strong people in the end." -Roy T. Bennett

In life, we have the ability and power to choose the outcomes of very little. What we wear, how we speak, and how we react to situations. Not much more. How do we know what to choose? Who are we supposed to be? What does a “good” person do?

For the first time, we welcome this weeks guest Wayne Minnicks. A long time friend of Mike’s. Listen in as he shares his raw story of his previous decade long struggle with drugs, alcohol, and sex addiction.

-What drove him to choose these ways?

-How/why did he do it for so long?

-When did it click that he desired to change?

-What actions were taken to get help and change?

This episode is very raw, real, and upfront about the darkness that addiction can bring, but also very much filled with truth, ownership, hope, and faith. We appreciate our guest for his testimony and his new purpose to create a 365 day devotional book on recovery to help others who are lost in the darkness of disease and pain.

Like to reach out to Wayne? Have questions? Let us know and we’d be happy to connect you!

Goals for 2023:

 -100  Ratings on Apple Podcasts

 -50 Written reviews on Apple Podcasts 

-500 followers on FB, IG, and YouTube! 

#PBC #PushingBackChaos #Podcast #HMG #HeroesMediaGrp #Veterans #goals #Transition #Military#Hobbies#Operationonceinalifetime #TeamAddo #Adversity #StayPositive #Positivity #Struggle #Youcandothis #Recovery #Addiction 

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“The impediment to action advances action. What stands in the way becomes the way.”

-Marcus Aurelius

This week we cover a topic that hits close to home to both hosts Mike and Melon. Recently, both have experienced physical setbacks that will effect their every day lives, which, as we all know can take a toll on our positive outlooks for the present and the future. So what do we do when this happens? How can we hold onto positivity?

We prepare for the adversity and then we face it as our best version.

When adversity shows up at your doorstep, we find ourselves asking “Now what do I do?!” That wave of uncertainty or fear sets in, and it begins to formulate possible outcomes or future’s in our mind that we may not necessarily want, driving ourselves into a state of panic or uncomfortableness. 

*A few things that we’ve learned along the way to help combat this, and to try to remain positive during adversity:

-Accept your current reality. It may have been not what you planned, but it is happening.

-Try not to focus on WHY this happened as much as WHAT you can do going forward.

-Remember what you are still in control of, not what you can’t control.

-Aim to be in a state of gratefulness, for you may not have lost absolutely everything.

How has adversity changed your life for the better? For the worst? What could you do differently next time you face it? Is it some thing you were incapable of doing or just afraid to do? Let us know!

Goals for 2023:

 -100  Ratings on Apple Podcasts

 -50 Written reviews on Apple Podcasts 

-500 followers on FB, IG, and YouTube! 

#PBC #PushingBackChaos #Podcast #HMG #HeroesMediaGrp #Veterans #goals #Transition #Military#Hobbies#Operationonceinalifetime #TeamAddo #Adversity #StayPositive #Positivity #Struggle #Youcandoth

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