Return To Authenticity

Welcome to Return to Authenticity, Episode 24! 

In this episode, you will meet Jeff Depatie.

Jeff shares his story of growing up in Northern Ontario Canada as a high energy, explorative young teen who enjoyed exploring the wilderness and pushing boundaries of all kinds. 

After searching for his path and trying University for a couple of years, Jeff joined the Canadian military.  He elevated to Canada's special operations community, serving as a sniper in the JTF2, Canada's equivalent to US special operations Delta Force or SEAL Team 6, the pointiest end of the Canadian military special operations spear.  He deployed 12 times in his  13 year military career before retiring as a Master Corporal.

Post-military, Jeff founded The Special Forces Experience, a grueling 8-day Post Traumatic Growth experience where men test their mental and physical limits in a chaotic, raw, wilderness environment.  He is also the producer of an upcoming documentary film called "Post-Traumatic Growth", a documentary exploring the emergence and possibility of Post-Traumatic Growth.

In this episode, Jeff shares his thoughts on pushing boundaries, finding purpose, and the idea of using challenge, stress and trauma as a mechanism for growth. 

Enjoy! 


Eric Sardina Executive Life Coaching

Feeling stuck, empty or out-of-sync at work, at home, or in your relationships?  As a business and life coach, I help individuals work through these feelings towards authentic lives of meaning and purpose.  I also work with organizations to help them optimize their teams and individual contributors.

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Connect with Jeff here:

Instagram: @jeffdepatie_
Instagram: @specialforcesexperience

Website: https://thespecialforcesexperience.com
Website: https://www.posttraumaticgrowth.film

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Here we go with Episode 23 and our guest, Ken Wimberly!

Ken is a US Navy veteran of the first Gulf War and a serial entrepreneur -- and the first sponsor of our show!  From his early days at a military school for boys to his business and family successes, failures and lessons along the way, Ken demonstrated grit, determination, discipline and resilience and shares it all in the honest telling of his story.  

Ken has been a long time supporter of the show, having been our very first affiliate relationship through his company, Legacy Journal.  Among other inspiring life stories and how he created various businesses, hear from Ken how he came to create the  Legacy Journal  as a way to pass along life memories to his children, and how it became a passion to share with people around the world.  Take advantage of the special that Ken is offering to the listeners of this show by clicking the link below to get a free month of premium service without a commitment to continue beyond the month.  

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Tune in Wednesday to hear Ken’s inspiring story!

Eric Sardina Executive Life Coaching

Feeling stuck, empty or out-of-sync at work, at home, or in your relationships?  As a business and life coach, I help individuals work through these feelings towards authentic lives of meaning and purpose.  I also work with organizations to help them optimize their teams and individual contributors.

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Schedule a Free, 30-minute call on my calendar to discuss if a coaching relationship with me is a fit for you: 

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Welcome to Return to Authenticity, Episode 22.

Meet U.S Army veteran, Marcus Thornton.  Marcus has an incredible story of overcoming many challenges including PTS, addiction and even homelessness.  An amazing story of picking himself up time and again, overcoming devastating lows, and finding his way home to his authentic self. 

Tune in Wednesday to hear Marcus’ inspiring and courageous story!

Eric Sardina Executive Life Coaching

Feeling stuck, empty or out-of-sync at work, at home, or in your relationships?  As a business and life coach, I help individuals work through these feelings towards authentic lives of meaning and purpose.  I also work with organizations to help them optimize their teams and individual contributors.

Interested in working with me or learning more? 

To learn more: visit my website at: https://www.ericsardina.com  - 

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Instagram: @marcusathornton

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TikTok: @marcusathornton 

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Hey friends!  

Welcome to our first episode of a special series of Return to Authenticity, called RTA Uncut. 

On RTA Uncut, you will find host Eric Sardina discussing a variety of topics with special guests to the show.

On this opening episode of RTA Uncut, Eric welcomes to the studio past guest, friend, and all-around class act and gentleman, Dennis Morolda.  They discuss how to engage a flow state, that feeling of effortlessness that accompanies positive vibes, high energy, joy and a feeling of well-being.  They also touch on the Tour de France, The Buffalo Bills, and Kegels for men.  

Enjoy!  


Find Eric here: https://www.ericsardina.com 

Find Dennis here: https://www.buildingmen.io 
Dennis' podcast: Building Men (found everywhere you listen to podcasts). 

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On today's episode, we sit down with Spencer Mozingo.  When the terrorist attacks occurred on September 11, 2001, Spencer was in the 9th grade.  Four years later upon graduation, he was entering the US Marine Corps to join the fight in the GWOT.  On his third combat tour, a pressure detonated IED would physically change Spencer forever, and he resolved to approach that change as another step in his lifelong journey of transformation and growth, with plenty of challenge to be overcome along the way.  

Spencer's new mission is another version of service to his family, his community and the community of warriors he walks among.  

This is an episode you're sure to enjoy and be inspired by!  

Eric Sardina Executive Life Coaching

Feeling stuck, empty or out-of-sync at work, at home, or in your relationships?  As a business and life coach, I help individuals work through these feelings towards authentic lives of meaning and purpose.  I work with organizations to help them optimize their teams and individual contributors.

Interested in working with me or learning more?  Connect with me here: 

Website: https://www.ericsardina.com  

To book time on my calendar to discuss working with me: 
https://calendly.com/ericsardina/free-30-minute-coaching-discovery-call

For more information, email: [email protected] 

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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ericsardina/ 

Connect with Spencer Mozingo here:

website:  https://resilientwarriorranch.org 
 
Facebook: Resilient Warrior Ranch 

Instagram: @integrity_security_solutions 

Instagram: @spencermozingo 

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Tune in for this funny, sad, and inspiring episode with Michael "Chief" Peterson.  

Life can change in the blink of an eye and did for Chief when his brother was murdered.  He faced depression and hopelessness, and recovered through personal connection, faith, and writing his pain down in poetry.  

It has led him to the pinnacle of encouragement and achievement. Chief is the playwright of and actor in his one-man show, I Wish Life Had Training Wheels. He was appointed as the first ever Poet Laureate of his hometown, New Britain Connecticut, a town where he was born and raised and where he continues to live and serve as Dean of Students at his alma mater, New Britain High School, and coach of the football and basketball teams.  Chief also was featured at the Kallio Block Party in Helsinki, Finland and performed at the 2012 London Olympics. 

When adversity strikes, how will you overcome it? 

Tune in to hear Chief’s inspiring story of how he did just that!

Eric Sardina Executive Life Coaching

Feeling stuck, empty or out-of-sync at work, at home, or in your relationships?  As a business and life coach, I help individuals work through these feelings towards authentic lives of meaning and purpose.  I work with organizations to help them optimize their teams and individual contributors.

Interested in working with me or learning more?  Connect with me here: 

Website: https://www.ericsardina.com  - book a free call here to discuss and learn more.
-OR-
Book time on my calendar to discuss if coaching is right for you. 
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Connect with Michael “Chief” Peterson here: 

Website: https://www.chiefthepoet.com

Instagram: @chiefthepoet 

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Twitter: @chiefthepoet

Podcast: All Black Men Need Therapy 

On Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1HxYpqfkct3jDNJnu3Vkpf?si=a8d5feae577b4459

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Episode 19 is a story that's hard to get your head around. 

After graduating medical school and beginning his medical practice in 1992, Dr Michael Norman took a side job practicing medicine at another clinic during his off hours to supplement his family’s income. He had no idea that clinic was actually a front for the Russian mob! 

Dr. Norman captures a story seemingly ripped from the pages of a Hollywood script in his book titled: “Unbridled Grace: A True Story About the Power of Choice.” 

You'll love his amazing and inspiring story of how he simultaneously faced off against a Russian crime syndicate and the unlimited resources of the US Justice Department! 

Tune in and learn how he did it!  

Eric Sardina Executive Life Coaching

Feeling stuck, empty or out-of-sync at work, at home, or in your relationships?  Running into the same block over and over and not accomplishing your goals?  As a business and life coach, I help individuals work through these feelings towards authentic lives of meaning and purpose.  I work with organizations to help them optimize their teams and individual contributors.

Interested in working with me or learning more?  Connect with me here: 

Website: https://www.ericsardina.com  

Instagram: @Eric_sardina26.2 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ericsardina/ 

Connect with Dr. Michael Norman via email at: [email protected] 

Buy Dr Michael Norman’s book: “Unbridled Grace: A True Story about the Power of Choice”

Amazon link: https://a.co/d/8sXBaTR

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Tune in to hear from our guest, Kevin Demmons. 

Kevin grew up in Maine, living in a traumatic and often violent household. He stopped living at home with his parents beginning at the age of 8.  He continued to overcome the odds; get knocked down and get back up again.  Kevin refused to be defined and limited by the tough life he was born into.  

Years after further stress and trauma from military tours served in a combat zone, Kevin began to recognize and consider a super power of sorts:  The idea of Post Traumatic Growth and how it can propel us forward, rather than be a disorder that pulls us down.  

He now brings that message and the tools to overcome to individuals and groups as a motivational speaker and personal development coach.  

Be sure to tune in to hear Kevin’s inspiring story! 

Eric Sardina Executive Life Coaching

Feelings stuck, empty or out-of-sync at work, at home, or in your relationships?  As a business and life coach, I help individuals work through these feelings towards authentic lives of meaning and purpose.  I work with organizations to help them optimize their teams and individual contributors.

Interested in working with me or learning more?  Connect with me here: 

Website: https://www.ericsardina.com  

Instagram: @Eric_sardina26.2 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ericsardina/ 

Connect with Kevin here: 

Website: http://scarredandunbeaten.com/

Instagram: @scarred_and_unbeaten
 https://instagram.com/scarred_and_unbeaten?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

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Meet Jamie Gruber.  Jamie was crushing his corporate career in the insurance industry, climbing the corporate ladder for over 20 years, moving his family back and forth across the country in pursuit of the “next rung” on the ladder, and earning a multiple six figure income doing so. Yet despite outward appearances, Jamie was feeling more empty with every step up.  Something was amiss. A long solo card ride across the country provided Jamie the silence and time to think that he needed to come to some major conclusions.  

Jamie is now a real estate investor, founder of a multi-family real estate networking & investor group, creator of the Emerge and Ascend leadership masterminds and Ambassador and spokesperson for the GoBundance mastermind.  He’s a public speaker, a performance coach, and the host of the Tribe of Millionaires podcast.  And yes, it’s true, he’s another diehard Buffalo Bills football fan!  

Tune in to hear this great conversation with Jamie and hear the wisdom he shares in how he made his bold pivot.  

Enjoy!  

Eric Sardina Executive Life Coaching

Feelings stuck, empty or out-of-sync at work, at home, or in your relationships?  As a business and life coach, I help individuals work through these feelings towards authentic lives of meaning and purpose.  I work with organizations to help them optimize their teams and individual contributors.

Interested in working with me or learning more?  Connect with me here: 

Website: https://www.ericsardina.com
Instagram: @Eric_sardina26.2
Facebook: Eric Sardina
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ericsardina/ 

Connect with Jamie Gruber:

Instagram: @thejamiegruber
Website: https://Jamiegruber.com
Podcast: Tribe of Millionaires
LinkedIn: https://www.LinkedIn.com/in/jamiegruber/ 
Twitter: @thejamiegruber 

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A great conversation with my guest, Kute Blackson!  Kute is a native of Ghana, West Africa where he was raised, in addition to London, England.  Kute was destined to take over his iconic father’s hugely successful ministry leading tens of thousands of followers in hundreds of churches across West Africa.  Kute, however, felt called to something else.  After winning a chance lottery at a green card, Kute shared the news with his father that he would not be taking over his ministry, but instead would pursue his dreams alone in the US.  This hero's journey was about to begin!    

Kute is now an inspirational speaker and member of the Transformational Leadership Council, a select group of one hundred of the world’s foremost authorities in the personal development industry.  He is host of the podcast, “SoulTalk with Kute Blackson” where he shares practical wisdom on how to live your most authentic life, and he is author of the book, “The Magic of Surrender. Finding the Courage to Let Go”  

Enjoy Kute's awesome story!  

Eric Sardina Executive Life Coaching

Feelings stuck, empty or out-of-sync at work, at home, or in your relationships?  As a business and life coach, I help individuals work through these feelings towards authentic lives of meaning and purpose.  I work with organizations to help them optimize their teams and individual contributors. Schedule a call with me here: https://www.ericsardina.com/  or send me a DM on Instagram or LinkedIn. 

Connect with Eric here:
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Website: https://www.ericsardina.com  
Facebook: Eric Sardina
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ericsardina/ 

Connect with Kute Blackson here:

Instagram: @kuteblackson

Website: https://kuteblackson.com

Bali experience: http://www.boundlessblissbali.com 

Book: The Magic of Surrender: Finding the Courage to Let Go 

https://a.co/d/hzJaqwX

Podcast: SoulTalk with Kute Blackson 

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