The Bear Essentials Podcast

In this episode I speak with former British Royal Marine commando and triple amputee Mark Ormrod. We discuss his time in the military including the incident in Afghanistan that left him a triple amputee. We also speak about his book, Man Down, the upcoming movie based on his book and his participation in the Invictus Games. Mark is an extremely inspirational individual who is using his story and life experiences to help motivate others. 

Please check out his website:  www.markormrod.com

In this episode, I interview fitness expert, human movement specialist and adventure athlete, Matt Scarfo about his journey to base camp at Mount Everest. This expedition was fueled by  love, rage and desperation and was an attempt to raise money and awareness about Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. This is such a compelling story and shows us that there are still heroes in this world, men who are selfless, courageous and willing to do whatever it takes to ensure children have a chance against this unforgiving disease.  

We all can't climb Everest, but please, if you can, donate to this cause, help fight Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, help save the first child.  

Donate: https://www.flipcause.com/secure/fundraiser/MTQyNzkw/68053

In this episode I speak about the importance of finding your "WHY".

In this episode, I speak with author of "The Mental Wellness Diet", Justin Bethoney. His journey to becoming a healing professional began prior to entering nurse practitioner school. He didn't realize it at the time, but his undergraduate education would set him on a path of service. Justin's original aim was to obtain a degree in business, however, while in college, the school's focus on social justice and service of others pushed him in a different direction. His professors offered him a broader perspective on the world, and many volunteer opportunities helped solidify his purpose in life—to teach and help others.  

www.thementalwellnessdiet.com

In this episode I speak with Brian Sachetta, author of the "Get Out of Your Head" book series, a collection of personal development works focused on helping readers overcome various forms of mental illness. The first entry in that series, "Get Out of Your Head: A Toolkit for Living with and Overcoming Anxiety," was released in 2018. He also runs a website and blog of the same name (www.getoutofyourhead.com).   

Through his site, Brian offers written advice and coaching to clients looking to make strides in their battles with mental illness. His desire to help others with anxiety and depression grew out of his own experiences with the afflictions. Throughout his works, he recounts his past struggles with them due to not having the right information at his disposal. That's why he's so passionate about using his skills to influence the lives of others; he wants to help as many people as possible avoid such a fate.  

https://www.getoutofyourhead.com  

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1732932611/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=1732932611&linkCode=as2&tag=gooyhbook01-20&linkId=5491a89c17369f49b4ce2e23e7d07b3e 

https://www.amazon.com/Get-Out-Your-Head-Vol-ebook/dp/B09KQ4FLBW

In this episode I speak with Logan Henry, a husband, family man, food lover, author and high-performance fanatic.  

After many years of poor health choices started taking their toll on him, he decided to make a massive change and put an end to his low energy, mood, and confidence for good. Once he saw that “high-performance” and “a healthy body and mind” could actually go hand-in-hand, he set out to build an unbeatable program to help high performing men get fit without sacrificing their whole schedule.  

Logan's mission is to accomplish something extraordinary in helping others find their strength. Being a natural old soul, he has dedicated much of his focus on coaching successful businessmen and high performers in their 40s and 50s.   

https://logan-henry.com/

In this powerful episode I speak with Barry Adkins, he has shared with tens of thousands of people the dangers of binge drinking, and his experience of losing his 18 year old son, Kevin, to alcohol poisoning. The day that was supposed to mark the beginning of Kevin’s adult life, turned out to be his last, and Barry’s message is both a powerful inspiration and a warning about the consequences of even one night of binge drinking. Barry’s compelling presentation has saved countless lives and is fulfilling his dream to “make something very good” come from his son’s death. In 2007, Barry set out on an epic 1400 mile journey, and walked from Arizona to Montana with his son’s ashes in his backpack. 

Barry reached tens of thousands through media coverage of the walk, and presentations at schools, churches and treatment facilities along the way. To date, Barry has shared his story with over 75,000 students and parents across the country. Barry’s presentation describes in powerful detail the night his son died, the quiet Sunday morning he got that “knock on the door”, and how he came up with the idea to walk from Arizona to Montana.

https://kevinslastwalk.com/ 

Amazon.com: Kevin’s Last Walk: A Father's Final Journey With His Son: 9781936539055: Adkins, Barry: Books

In this episode a speak with dog trainer Dave Roberts of Focus Point dog training. Since 1982, he has studied with many great dog trainers. In addition, he has completed a comprehensive 600 hour training program with Chris Carr, one of the best dog behaviorists in the country. Dave's  vast experience includes puppy and dog obedience training, behavior modification and problem solving, Schutzhund training, personal protection training, tracking, temperament testing, and Retriever training to the Master level.  

Dave is a long term active board member with the Pineland Retrievers Club in New Jersey. He regularly trains Labrador Retrievers with Joe Eschert, a well known Junior, Senior and Master level teacher and American Kennel Club (AKC) Judge. His dog Hunter, was awarded the title of New Jersey “Gun Dog of the Year” 2014 and earned his( AKC) Junior, Senior and Master Hunt Test titles through Dave's training program.  

For more information or to hire Dave, please visit:   

https://www.fpdogtraining.com/

In this episode I speak with the lead singer and guitarist for the indie rock band, Felipe Pablo. JR is a true inspiration and shows that no matter what your age or what you have  going on in your life that you can still achieve your dreams.  

Be sure to check out all things Felipe Pablo: 

https://linktr.ee/felipepabloband

In this short episode I talk about success as a limiting belief.