Scrolling Through Life

John Vitale is a combat verteran but unlike all the other episodes I have done, John also was a NYPD officer during 9/11. John not only dealt with the after math of the World trade Centers terror attacks by deploying to combat but John was also there that faitful morning of September 11, 2001. John descirbes that morning in such detail that it makes you feel as if you were there at ground zero witnessing the aftermath first hand.

John talks about becoming numb to death and turning to alcohol to cope with everything he was experiencing. It wasn't until 2012 that John noticed he was battling his Mental Health. John went to Save a Warrior Treament Facility and it was there that he knew his life was about to change for the better.

This is a remarkable story that you just must hear for yourself.

Dan Burnett is not just a Ranger but he also founded his fitness Company ‘Train Like a Ranger’ in which he is certified as a NSCA Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, ISSA Certified Sports Nutrition Specialist and Athlete. Dan also holds a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology with a minor Biology and has been in this industry for years.

Dan not only helps future Rangers trying to make it to Ranger Regiment but he is able to create a training plan for any selection process our Military has to offer or if you are just wanting to get a custom workout plan tailored just for you he is able to make that happen also.

Dan and I talk about what made him decide to go to Ranger Battalion and we also both tell what was going through our minds when we first got to Ranger Battalion. We talk about RIP vs RASP and both our personal experiences and I share my opinion on the benefits of Ranger Regiment making the move to create RASP.

Dan shares with me why he created ‘Train like a Ranger’ and he also shares what he has coming up and the future of ‘Train Like a Ranger’.

If you have any questions for Dan contact him through his Social Media and go check him out all his contacts will be below.

www.trainlikearanger.com

YouTube: Train Like a Ranger

IG: @trainlikearanger

FB: Train Like a Ranger

Tim and I sit down and talk about the role Social Media plays in Mental Health and the issues that can arise from being "connected" and the effects social media plays when you lack that strong organic social connections and the issues that develop with your mental and emotional health.

We all know the role social media plays in our everyday life and how it's nearly impossible to stay away from it, but taking a break every now and then will help dramatically with your Mental Health.

We also talk about ways we use social media and the effects we have seen it have in our lives and how we avoid overuse. We also cover a number of ways to help you modify, reduce time online and help improve your mental health when it comes to social media.

Bryan Pickens is a 1/75 Ranger who made the move to Special Forces. I sit down with Bryan and he tells me about his two grandfathers one who was a Vietnam Veteran and the other who taught him how to turn his first wrench. Both these men unknown to them were shaping Bryan to two very different loves that would consume a majority of Bryan's life but also shape the person that he would become.

Bryan has well over 17 combat deployment in addition to all the non-combat deployments. We both talk about our own personal opinions about both Ranger Regiment and Special Forces and the appreciation we have from being at both Regiments.

Bryan tells me his love for creativity and drawing, his love for the 1950 Mercury, building Classic Cars, building Choppers and his passion for competing in Strong Man Competitions. He tells me about the time he joined his first competition and qualified for nationals. Bryan drops some Gems’ as I like to call them and tells me how he’s managed to balance being a Combat Warrior, Strong Man Athlete, husband and manage running a growing business, that he has built with his wife.

Bryan and his wife grew Gas and Garters with the motto ‘Don’t Die Disappointed’ with the idea of people need to do what makes them happy and enjoy life, because as we all know we don’t have forever on this earth and we only have one chance at happiness and its all up to you and how you live it but just ‘Don’t Die Disappointed”.

Ryan Molton talks with me about his leadership style, and we talk about what leadership means to us. We also talk about the different types of leadership and what it really takes to be a Good leader in Ranger Battalion and just in general. I will have Ryan back on for a full episode so we can get to know him a little more and what he has gone through and how he's dealt with everything from Ranger Battalion to Civilian life.

With my new Short Series I sit down with Tim Huggins and we answer a series of questions to show our comedic side and just a way for us to have our listeners get to know us a little better. This was a great episode to record and get to just laugh and smile with my brother for a change of pace from the more serious subjects we usually cover with Mental Health

On my new series of Shorts, I sit down with James Mahurin and talk about Mental Health Triggers. We tell you about our own personal triggers, sub-conscience, and conscience triggers, how they affect us, how we deal with them, and how you might learn about your triggers (ie) family, teammates, or a behavioral health specialist. Learn about your triggers so that you can better control your mental health and live towards a more happier and positive lifestyle.

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Augstin Avila who goes by the name Guty when he is recording his music but is also known as Gusto by close friends and family is a very humble and genuine person. Guty gave me the honor of sitting down with him for his first-ever interview.

Guty gets very open about losing his mother after he was born, being raised by his grandmother and his father that was still struggling with the loss of his wife. Guty tells me about being born in Los Angeles and growing up in Watts in the 80s and 90s and having to navigate his environment of gangs, drugs, and violence. With the help of family and friends and having the responsibility of taking care of his uncle and grandmother at a young age he tells me how that was just a part of what kept him from falling prey to the streets of Los Angeles and gang life.

Guty tells me how he overcame alcoholism and now has been sober since 2012 and is all about positivity and has created a clothing brand called ‘The Gusto’ and a YouTube channel called ‘The Gusto’.

If you are a fan of great music, hip hip, and especially West Coast Rap then you need to check out his music on all music platforms and see for yourself the talent that he possesses and all the positive vibes he throws out to the universe.

Check out my boy GUTY at the below Social media links.

Music on all platforms under GUTY, You will not be disappointed I promise.

  https://youtu.be/-C3qYbrsgVg

IG: @gutysgusto

FB: Guty Avila (The Gusto)

Tim Huggins leads this episode of 'Self Esteem". We cover and give our thoughts while we go over the 'Signs of strong-self esteem.

Chris sits down with me and explains how a catastrophic combat injury led to a series of surgeries and eventually an amputation to his fingers. With the injuries, Percocet was introduced to Chris’s life and would end up taking over his entire life. Eventually, at his peak, he was taking approximately 150mg of Percocet, and when that did not fix things he moved on to heroin since it was cheaper to purchase. Chris explains how an 8-year nightmare took an arrest for him to hit his rock bottom. Chris also talks about how going to treatment was a saving grace and is now 3 years sober of all substances and occasionally speaks to others going through outpatient treatment.