In this episode of The ALeeT Podcast, we continue our journey through the Tenets of SPUG (Strength, Power, Unity, Growth) with one of the most misunderstood values: Pride.

Pride isn’t arrogance—it’s identity, integrity, community, and fire for our goals. Lee breaks down Pride across five dimensions:

· Identity – Owning your truth and rejecting what doesn’t align with it.

· Actions – Holding the line on your standards when no one’s watching.

· Emotions – Learning from both praise and disappointment without letting either control you.

· Community & Heritage – Standing with pride for your people, culture, and collective roots.

· Goals – Turning words into vows, anchored by self-respect and resilience.

This episode dives deep into personal stories, raw truths, and reflections on how Pride shapes the way we live, love, and lead. It’s about knowing not only who you are, but also who you are not.

🌍 Special Note: Lee is walking in the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention event this month. If this message resonates with you, consider supporting AFSP at https://www.afsp.org.

💬 Share your reflections:

· YouTube → comment on the episode.

· Instagram → @the_aleet_podcast.

Stand tall. Be proud. And as always—Stay Spuggin’ ALeeT.

Welcome back to The ALeeT Podcast! This week, we're tackling a topic that hits every area of life: Accountability vs. Blame. Everyone loves to point fingers, but true accountability means owning your actions, emotions, and responsibilities, without passing the buck.

In this episode, we cover:

• Accountability & Goals: Why SMART goals aren't enough if you don't adapt (hello, P.R.I.M.E.R. method).
• Life Roles: From parenting to pet ownership to paying bills. What accountability looks like in everyday life.
• Your Actions: Why owning mistakes builds trust, and how blame just wastes time.
• Your Emotions: Emotional intelligence = owning your reactions, not matching someone else's chaos.
• Military Lessons: How core values and debriefs drilled accountability into me, and how it applies to everyone.
• Football Analogy: Football is back, baby! Why life is like carrying the ball, and why nobody else can hold it for you.

Key Takeaway:

Accountability isn't punishment--it's ownership. And ownership is freedom.

Call-to-Action:

This week, jump on Instagram @The_ALeeT_Podcast and drop a comment:

• A time you should have held yourself accountable but didn't.
• A time you did hold yourself accountable.
• A time you held someone else accountable.

Because staying Spuggin' ALeeT means owning the ball and not fumbling your strength, power, unity, or growth (SPUG).

After a 1-week hiatus, Mr. ALeeT is back — and he’s spittin’ SPUG & settin’ goals! 💥 In this episode, we break down the power of SMART goals (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound) and show how they align perfectly with the SPUG framework: Strength, Power, Unity, and Growth.

You’ll hear:

• Why vague goals lead to vague results 🚫
• How to structure SMART goals that actually stick
• The connection between SMART goals and living salubriously (aka in a way that uplifts and sustains you)
• Real-world examples you can use today to crush your personal + professional milestones

Mr. ALeeT reminds us that setting goals isn’t about perfection — it’s about progress, persistence, and purpose.

So grab your notebook, jot down your SPUG-fueled SMART goals, and let’s level up together. 🚀

🔥 Mr. ALeeT hits the booth with SPUG spice for the soul...AGAIN.

In this episode, we explore the fourth and final pillar of wellness: Spiritual Wellness—but not from the mountaintop. Nah, this one’s from the valley. Mr. ALeeT opens up about what it means to be spiritually drained… and still show up. Because sometimes, the most spiritual thing you can do is tell the truth. This time, with a microphone adding a little extra SPUG in his soul.

This isn’t your typical Sunday sermon. We break down:

✨ What spiritual wellness actually is (hint: it’s not just religion)

🕊️ How major world religions contribute to healing and wholeness

🧘🏽‍♂️ Secular and alternative spiritual practices backed by science

🧹 The power of energetic hygiene and spiritual decluttering

💀 A raw, honest look at soul fatigue and how to heal from it

🔁 How spirituality connects the other three wellness pillars

🌄 A deeply personal grounding exercise and mantras from Mr. ALeeT

📓 Your soul’s homework this week (yep, you’re journaling)

If you’ve been feeling off, this might be the medicine your spirit’s been craving. Whether you find your fire in the church pew, a yoga mat, the hiking trail, or silent stillness—this one’s for you.

🔗 Tag your journaling prompt answers: @The_ALeeT_Podcast

📝 Journal Prompt: What does my soul need most right now?

💬 Tribe check-in: Tell us what gives your life meaning beyond metrics.

Until next time?

Stay Spuggin’ ALeeT. 💚💜

In this episode of The ALeeT Podcast, we explore the Social Pillar of Wellness, what it means to build a meaningful tribe, navigate Dunbar layers, and stay connected in a post-pandemic world.

My guest is Dave Suszko, a fellow veteran, space professional, and deep thinker on human connection, trust, and resilience. Together, we talk about evolving social norms, tribe dynamics, and how self-growth shapes the people we attract.

Whether you're transitioning into a new lifestyle (military, college, professional, personal), chasing a new goal, or just trying to feel less alone, this conversation is your reminder: you don't have to do life alone.

Also, shoutout to Alexis, since I didn't provide the shoutout inside the episode. You'll see.

Join Mr. ALeeT and Kareem Ahmenatu, aka The Shogun of Shadow Work, as they reveal that there are some very interesting ways to relieve the burdens of mental anguish. If you catch any pointers, please follow me on Instagram @The_ALeeT_Podcast.

What things could possibly lead to mental wellness aside from therapy?

Push the spuggin'™ play button!

Stay spuggin'™ ALeeT!!

Mr. ALeeT begins to break down the Four Wellness Pillars, starting with the Physical Wellness Pillar, with special guests Master Resiliency Trainer Karl Musick and his service dog, The Resilient Nyx.

Physical wellness has been proven to improve mental, social, and spiritual wellness. Mr. ALeeT & Karl break down the topic and prove why it is okay to start where you are and to inform those who are close to you what your goals are. Your tribe should help you. If they don't, we will.

Thanks again to Karl & The Resilient Nyx for joining us on the podcast. Enjoy!

#StaySpugginALeeT

Men are three times as likely to complete suicide than women. Men who exhibit stronger masculinity traits are 2.4 times more likely to complete than other men.

This trend must stop!

Join Mr. ALeeT as he takes a melodic, yet scientific journey through self-discovery to prove that it can be stopped. Please share this with friends & family who need to hear these words.

Thanks for listening, and stay spuggin' ALeeT!!

It all started in a hog-house turned apartment nestled in a cotton field in north Alabama. Where it ends? Well, that's just the new beginning.

Take a journey with A. Lee Thomas as he describes how he recovered from his tumultuous childhood and made it through a 21+ year military career--with a few bumps and bruises but nothing that will stop the ALeeT willpower that he will attempt to instill in you.