The Bear Essentials Podcast

Today's guest, Robert Chu is the author of The Spiritual Samurai and the Power of 7. He is truly a spiritual samurai.

Who Is Robert Chu:

In 2018, he became one of the youngest Superior Court Judges in the State of California. Robert thought achieving his career dreams would fill the emptiness that he felt inside his whole life. Unfortunately, it didn't matter what success he achieved or material wealth he accumulated; the insecurities Robert felt never went away.

In 2021, a childhood friend tragically took his own life, leaving Robert utterly shocked as he had no idea about his battle with depression. The weight of guilt consumed him, as he wondered if he could have made a difference had he known. Supported by his loving wife and children, Robert embarked on a transformative journey to become the best version of himself, not only in terms of physical health but also mentally, emotionally, and spiritually. Robert sought to find the one missing piece that would make him feel complete and whole.

His journey led to Peru in 2022, where he crossed paths with a man named Eric. Despite the number of challenges life had thrown at him, Eric radiated an abundance of love and light. After a week of bonding and sharing their life stories with one another, Eric said something that Robert will never forget. He said that he reminded him of a Spiritual Samurai who was able to help others defeat their demons with LOVE. In that profound moment, Robert realized that the special thing he had been looking for his whole life to complete him, was already within him.

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Where Can I Follow Robert Chu:

Spiritual Samurai Apparel - https://spiritualsamuraiapparel.com/

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From Your Host:

"I am on a journey to be the best version of myself and want to ensure others don't travel alone. Join me as I look to interview experts in areas of mindset, motivation and fitness to help guide us on our journeys." ~Charles Wallace

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NGBN.TV is a holistic personal & professional development network. It serves men in their 40s, 50s, and 60s. It’s home to top experts, authors, speakers, influencers, and presenters in the areas of mental health, physical wellness, personal growth, and professional excellence.

If you’re an author, speaker, presenter, or influencer with a passion to grow your audience. Please reach out to us today about developing your very own show or channel with us.

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Today's guest, Trevor Martin is a leadership coach and the founder of RMF coaching, he is using his platform for slaying giants and crushing bullies.

Who Is Trevor Martin:

Trevor is a highly driven individual dedicated to coaching leaders and helping others understand that true success only depends on one thing… YOU.

He believes that in order to get what you want out of life you have to choose to Just Do rather than Just Don’t.

The "what if" game will kill dreams faster than anything out there and Trevor enjoys helping others understand that now is the time to achieve those dreams. To step towards that cliff of the unknown and take the plunge. Don’t let life control your moves, bend life to your will. Seize each day, stay strong, stand firm and give no quarter!

Additionally, he is the Training and Development Manager at Manatt’s Inc. located in central Iowa. During my 11+ year tenure here I have continued to promote a safety-first culture, while leading in a way that puts the people behind the profit, first and foremost always.

Where Can I Follow Trevor Martin:

LinkedIn

From Your Host:

"I am on a journey to be the best version of myself and want to ensure others don't travel alone. Join me as I look to interview experts in areas of mindset, motivation and fitness to help guide us on our journeys." ~Charles Wallace

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About NGBN TV:

NGBN.TV is a holistic personal & professional development network. It serves men in their 40s, 50s, and 60s. It’s home to top experts, authors, speakers, influencers, and presenters in the areas of mental health, physical wellness, personal growth, and professional excellence.

If you’re an author, speaker, presenter, or influencer with a passion to grow your audience. Please reach out to us today about developing your very own show or channel with us.

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Today's guest, Gregg F. Martin is a retired US Army Major General who has went from fighting on the battlefields to mental health frontlines.

Who Is Gregg F. Martin:

Gregg F. Martin, PhD, Major General, US Army (Retired), served on active duty for 36 years, until May 2015. He is a combat veteran, Bipolar Survivor, Airborne-Ranger-Engineer qualified soldier, and Army Strategist.

He holds a Ph.D. and two masters degrees from MIT, masters degrees in national security strategy from both the Army and Naval war colleges, and a bachelors degree from West Point. General Martin commanded an engineer company, battalion, the 130th Engineer Brigade in combat during the first year of the Iraq War in 2003-04, including the attack from Kuwait, up the Euphrates River Valley, to Baghdad and beyond.

Military Career:

He served multiple overseas tours, and, as a general officer, commanded the Corps of Engineers Northwest Division, was Commandant of the Army Engineer School, commanded Fort Leonard Wood, was Deputy Commanding General of Third Army/US Army Central, Commandant of the Army War College, President of National Defense University, and Special Assistant to the Chief of Engineers. He was awarded the Distinguished Service Medal (twice), the Bronze Star Medal, and the Combat Action Badge.

Personal Life:

He is married with three sons, two of whom are Army combat veterans, and one an artist. His daughter in law is also an Army combat veteran. His wife is an “Army brat” and heroine for persevering though their Army career and surviving and overcoming their bipolar ordeal, which has been the toughest fight of their lives. They live in Cocoa Beach, FL, where he is writing, speaking, and sharing his story of “battling bipolar disorder” to help save lives and stop the stigma.

Where Can I Follow General Gregg F. Martin:

Website - https://www.generalgreggmartin.com/

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/gregg-f-martin-222735aa/

Where Can I Purchase General Gregg F. Martin's Book, Bipolar General: My Forever War With Mental Illness:

Amazon Prime

US Naval Institute

Barnes & Noble

From Your Host:

"I am on a journey to be the best version of myself and want to ensure others don't travel alone. Join me as I look to interview experts in areas of mindset, motivation and fitness to help guide us on our journeys." ~Charles Wallace

Follow Charles:

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About NGBN TV:

NGBN.TV is a holistic personal & professional development network. It serves men in their 40s, 50s, and 60s. It’s home to top experts, authors, speakers, influencers, and presenters in the areas of mental health, physical wellness, personal growth, and professional excellence.

If you’re an author, speaker, presenter, or influencer with a passion to grow your audience. Please reach out to us today about developing your very own show or channel with us.

For more information, go to:

NGBN TV

Our Sponsor:

This episode has been brought to you by Wolfinger Consulting, be sure to visit them at:

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www.Wolfingerforensics.com

Today's guest, Joel Freeman, is BODi supertrainer who has been helping so many experience bodi and mind transformation.

Who Is Joel Freeman:

Joel’s passion for helping people reach their fitness potential began during his time at Texas Tech University where he began working at a local gym. While he worked various positions within the gym, Joel always found himself motivated by one thing: making a personal impact on people’s lives and seeing that it doesn’t always have to be difficult to make necessary changes.

In 2012, Joel relocated to Southern California as the new Group Exercise Director for the iconic Gold’s Gym SoCal, a franchise of over a dozen Gold’s Gyms across Southern California’s landscape. Touted as one of the most prestigious and successful franchises in the world, Joel transformed the Southern California’s group fitness market with new programming, the best instructors in the area and applied analytics and tracking that had never before been used in the industry.

Super Trainer:

When presented with the amazing opportunity to come to Beachbody as an exclusive Super Trainer in 2016, Joel didn’t hesitate! He collaborated with teammate Jericho McMatthews and in 2017 launched a new, record-breaking Beachbody program: CORE DE FORCE. A mixed martial-arts style home training program, CORE DE FORCE combines MMA combinations with high-intensity cardio and body-weight resistance training. Since launch, CORE DE FORCE has empowered thousands of people across the globe with increased confidence, self-empowerment, while helping them lose weight, tone their muscles and see their abs…some for the first time ever!

After CORE DE FORCE, Joel began working on his first solo project hat was launched in 2018, LIIFT4. This 8-week, cutting edge fitness program was the first of its kind. It showed people how they could get unbelievable results in only four days a week. Over two years later and LIIFT4 is still one of the top streamed programs on Beachbody on Demand, surpassing 25 million views in January 2020.

Riding on the success of LIIFT4, Joel began working on another fitness program. It embodied one of his own passions: boxing. Taking the best elements of shadow boxing, conditioning and strength training, Joel created a 6-week total body sculpting, calorie scorching program, 10 ROUNDS. It was an instant success upon launch, hitting over 5 million streams in just a couple months.

Where Can I Follow Joel Freeman:

Website - https://www.joelfreemanfitness.com/

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/joelfreemanfitness/

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/joelfreemanfitness

From Your Host:

"I am on a journey to be the best version of myself and want to ensure others don't travel alone. Join me as I look to interview experts in areas of mindset, motivation and fitness to help guide us on our journeys." ~Charles Wallace

Follow Charles:

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Facebook

Instagram - chalwallace

About NGBN TV:

NGBN.TV is a holistic personal & professional development network. It serves men in their 40s, 50s, and 60s. It’s home to top experts, authors, speakers, influencers, and presenters in the areas of mental health, physical wellness, personal growth, and professional excellence.

If you’re an author, speaker, presenter, or influencer with a passion to grow your audience. Please reach out to us today about developing your very own show or channel with us.

For more information, go to:

NGBN TV - www.ngbn.tv

Our Sponsor:

This episode has been brought to you by Wolfinger Consulting, be sure to visit them at:

Official Website - Wolfinger Consulting

www.wolfingerforensics.com

Today's guest, Luke DePron, is a highly sought after weight loss coach and founder of the Fit Men Project.

Who Is Luke DePron:

Hey there. I’m Luke, the founder of Fit Men Project.

When it comes to the fitness industry I’ve been fortunate to have done it all. What started with a passion for fitness ended with a degree in Exercise Science Kinesiology, thousands of hours doing 1 on 1 personal training, working as corrective exercise specialist in San Diegos premier rehab studio, providing sport performance to Olympic and professional level athletes, to what I do now helping businessmen and entrepreneurs permanently lose weight and optimize their physiques, energy, and health.

While I’ve been in the fitness industry for over 15 years I’ve always felt like a bit of an outsider.

Looking around I saw trainers and coaches obsessed with exercise, and whose lives were consumed by the gym.

That wasn’t me.

It wasn’t until I began working with entrepreneurs and business owners that things clicked.

These men were building companies, had visions, and needed exercise to support their lives NOT take over it.

The exact relationship I had with exercise.

Today I’m fortunate to support these men in their endeavors by helping them install fitness, nutrition, and lifestyle frameworks so they show up as the most fit, healthy, and energized versions of themselves.

They’re crushing business and life!

Where Can I Follow Luke DePron:

Website - https://fitmenproject.com/

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/luke-depron-weight-loss-performance-coach-0755a238/

From Your Host:

"I am on a journey to be the best version of myself and want to ensure others don't travel alone. Join me as I look to interview experts in areas of mindset, motivation and fitness to help guide us on our journeys." ~Charles Wallace

Follow Charles:

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Instagram - chalwallace

About NGBN TV:

NGBN.TV is a holistic personal & professional development network. It serves men in their 40s, 50s, and 60s. It’s home to top experts, authors, speakers, influencers, and presenters in the areas of mental health, physical wellness, personal growth, and professional excellence.

If you’re an author, speaker, presenter, or influencer with a passion to grow your audience. Please reach out to us today about developing your very own show or channel with us.

For more information, go to:

NGBN TV

Our Sponsor:

This episode has been brought to you by Wolfinger Consulting, be sure to visit them at:

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www.wolfingerforensics.com

Today's guest, Chef James Yates, is in the business of cooking for superstars. Join us as we delve into the world of high-end cuisine for celebrities and athletes.

Who Is Chef James Yates:

Discover the culinary secrets that fuel the world's biggest stars, from Hollywood's silver screens to the adrenaline-pumping stadiums. In an exclusive interview, Chef James Yates shares his remarkable journey and the delicious stories behind his creations. Get ready to savor a feast of insights and inspiration in this episode of 'Cooking for Superstars.'"

Where Can I Follow Chef James Yates:

LinkedIn

From Your Host:

"I am on a journey to be the best version of myself and want to ensure others don't travel alone. Join me as I look to interview experts in areas of mindset, motivation and fitness to help guide us on our journeys." ~Charles Wallace

Follow Charles:

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Instagram - chalwallace

About NGBN TV:

NGBN.TV is a holistic personal & professional development network. It serves men in their 40s, 50s, and 60s. It’s home to top experts, authors, speakers, influencers, and presenters in the areas of mental health, physical wellness, personal growth, and professional excellence.

If you’re an author, speaker, presenter, or influencer with a passion to grow your audience. Please reach out to us today about developing your very own show or channel with us.

For more information, go to:

NGBN TV

Our Sponsor:

This episode has been brought to you by Wolfinger Consulting, be sure to visit them at:

Official Website - Wolfinger Consulting

www.wolfingerforensics.com

Today's guest is athlete, cyclist and speaker, Josh Quigley. What a ride it's been for Josh, from surviving a head on collision to cycling around the world.

Who Is Josh Quigley:

t's a tale of determination, grit, and pure, raw human endurance. Having been shared with the likes of Airbnb, Sky TV, Royal Bank of Scotland and Rapha, Josh Quigley's powerful story engages and inspires.

No stranger to adversity, Josh has overcome obstacle after obstacle in the last 7 years. Mental health challenges. A failed suicide attempt. A near fatal crash, hit by a car doing 70mph whilst cycling across America. And yet, he's still here telling his story.

Drawing on huge mental strength and resilience, Josh pushed through these chapters. What happened next?

Josh completed his 26,000-mile cycle round the world at the 8th attempt, cycling 2,179 miles in 7 days to set a Guinness World Record. He impacted thousands of lives, through charity fundraising and public speaking work with young people in schools UK-wide.

Where Can I Follow Josh Quigley:

Official Website: www.joshquigley2026.com/

From Your Host:

"I am on a journey to be the best version of myself and want to ensure others don't travel alone. Join me as I look to interview experts in areas of mindset, motivation and fitness to help guide us on our journeys." ~Charles Wallace

Follow Charles:

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About NGBN TV:

NGBN.TV is a holistic personal & professional development network. It serves men in their 40s, 50s, and 60s. It’s home to top experts, authors, speakers, influencers, and presenters in the areas of mental health, physical wellness, personal growth, and professional excellence.

If you’re an author, speaker, presenter, or influencer with a passion to grow your audience. Please reach out to us today about developing your very own show or channel with us.

For more information, go to:

Official Website: www.NGBN.tv

Our Sponsor:

This episode has been brought to you by Wolfinger Consulting, be sure to visit them at:

Official Website - Wolfinger Consulting

www.wolfingerforensics.com

Today's guest is best-selling author, Rick Jones. We go into detail about his career and books, while unmasking the Vatican Knights.

Who Is Rick Jones:

Rick Jones was born and raised in the Boston area and moved to Las Vegas in the early eighties where he graduated from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas with a degree in English. He is retired from law enforcement and currently resides in Las Vegas where he writes fulltime.

Rick Jones is also the bestselling author of the Vatican Knight series, which is in pre-development to become a television series through Amber Entertainment with Ileen Maisel (Dangerous Liaisons and The Golden Compass) acting as executive producer. He is also the bestselling author of the psychological thriller, THE MAN WHO CAST TWO SHADOWS; and the bestselling action/adventure series, THE CRYPTS OF EDEN, THE THRONES OF EDEN, CITY BENEATH THE SEA, THE SACRED VAULT, CITY WITHIN THE CLOUDS and CITY BENEATH THE ICE, along with the standalone THE MENAGERIE in the Savage/Moore action-adventure series. He has also collaborated with author Rick Chesler on FIRST STRIKE.

The first seven books in the Vatican Knights series in Germany, published as Die Ritter Des Vatikan for Luzifer-Verlag, have all been on the bestseller charts becoming #1 on Amazon for Political and Military Thriller. To date, Rick Jones has sold more than 500,000 ebooks worldwide.

Where Can I Follow Rick Jones:

Official Website

From Your Host:

"I am on a journey to be the best version of myself and want to ensure others don't travel alone. Join me as I look to interview experts in areas of mindset, motivation and fitness to help guide us on our journeys." ~Charles Wallace

Follow Charles:

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About NGBN TV:

NGBN.TV is a holistic personal & professional development network. It serves men in their 40s, 50s, and 60s. It’s home to top experts, authors, speakers, influencers, and presenters in the areas of mental health, physical wellness, personal growth, and professional excellence.

If you’re an author, speaker, presenter, or influencer with a passion to grow your audience. Please reach out to us today about developing your very own show or channel with us.

For more information, go to:

NGBN TV

Our Sponsor:

This episode has been brought to you by Wolfinger Consulting, be sure to visit them at:

Official Website - Wolfinger Consulting

www.wolfingerforensics.com

Today's guest, former UK Paratrooper, Mike Chadwick, is a coach and author who is helping people with conquering challenges and defying limits.

Who Is Mike Chadwick:

Head of Performance and the founder of Tactical Athlete, Mike and his team of performance experts now coach elite sporting and Tactical Athletes from around the world, including organizations such as the UFC and international Special Forces.

Background:

Mike was at the forefront of changing the way British Army train today. His vision was to create an army of Tactical Athletes, where he was awarded multiple times in doing so.

His methods are tried and tested from Tactical Athletes around the globe, boasting the highest pass rates for soldiers going through the most arduous military courses in the country. You can learn more about his philosophy of coaching in his best-selling book The Red On Revolution.

Where Can I Follow Mike Chadwick:

LinkedIn - Mike Chadwick

YouTube - Coach Mike Chadwick

Official Website - Coach Mike Chadwick

From Your Host:

"I am on a journey to be the best version of myself and want to ensure others don't travel alone. Join me as I look to interview experts in areas of mindset, motivation and fitness to help guide us on our journeys." ~Charles Wallace

Follow Charles:

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Facebook

Instagram - chalwallace

About NGBN TV:

NGBN.TV is a holistic personal & professional development network. It serves men in their 40s, 50s, and 60s. It’s home to top experts, authors, speakers, influencers, and presenters in the areas of mental health, physical wellness, personal growth, and professional excellence.

If you’re an author, speaker, presenter, or influencer with a passion to grow your audience. Please reach out to us today about developing your very own show or channel with us.

For more information, go to:

NGBN TV

Our Sponsor:

This episode has been brought to you by Wolfinger Consulting, be sure to visit them at:

Official Website - Wolfinger Consulting - www.wolfingerforensics.com