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Having the moral and ethical courage to stand in the gap when you are witnessing an injustice is difficult for anybody, but when you work for the federal government everything is being placed on the line. My guest today is Dr. Jason Piccolo. He has been a federal agent for over 20 years, a military veteran, an author of two books, a podcaster, and most definitely a patriot. On today's show, Jason shares his story and how he learned to make difficult and at times unpopular decisions for the good of humanity. Jason is a hard charger that is always pushing the envelope and setting the bar high.

Jason's new book, "Unwavering: A Boarder Agent's Journey" has just been released. This book goes in-depth about Jason and the difficult decision he faced to bring an injustice to light at the highest level of the federal government. Some would label him a whistleblower but due to his courage, grit, and commitment to the oath he swore to, Jason spoke up and was able to impact countless immigrant children who were being placed with criminals when crossing the border into the United States. I just you will enjoy this conversation and maybe a new perspective.


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When the Fall arrives the Interrupted Outdoors kicks into high gear. Many of you know the incredible opportunities the Eastern Shore of Maryland and Virginia have to offer when it comes to hunting and fishing.  People come from around the country to experience all the Eastern Shore has to offer.  There are many household names like the White Marlin Open but a fishing Tournament that is quickly becoming a mainstay here on the shore and garnering a ton of attention is the Tangier Classic. The Tangier Classic is in its fourth year and is continuing to explode in popularity with Anglers.  The multi-species Chesapeake Bay fishing tournament is one of the finest there is and is scheduled for September 23-25, 2022. Whether you are an angler or just someone looking for a great family friendly activity, be sure to make your way to Crisfield, Maryland on this third week of September. 

 I welcome my friends Brad Taylor and Adam Corry who are part of the team that put this event on every year.  They tell us how the tournament came to be and how any person of an age and any experience level can get registered for the event and find success on the water.  The guys also share about how this year the tournament is raising money for a precious little girl who has been diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumor. Lakelyn Draheim is a true warrior with a family that is fighting right alongside of her as she battles DIPG Grade 4 with H3K27M mutation. Be sure to check out her story and take an opportunity to donate to this beautiful family.

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Managing fear is one of the most important skills that will serve you and your loved ones in every area of life. Whether you are starting a new job, raising children, being caught in a violent encounter, the one emotion that universally will be experienced by all is fear. The faster you are able to recognize fear and it’s psychological and physiological effects, you will be better able to reengage your cognitive thinking and apply tactics to overcome whatever stimulated to fear response.  Doing this is easier said than done, which is why I am excited to introduce you to my guest. 

My guest today is Coach Tony Blauer. Tony is a defensive tactics expert and has been training men and woman around the globe in self-defense. He founded Blauer Tactical Systems (BTS) in 1985 and it has grown into one of the world's leading consulting companies specializing in the research and development of performance psychology, personal safety, and close quarter tactics & scenario-based training for law enforcement, military, and professional self-defense instructors. His research on the neuroscience of fear and the startle-flinch led to the development of the SPEAR System® a modern personal defense system based on physiology, physics, and psychology. It has been used by defensive tactics and combative trainers all over the world for over 30 years. After decades of interviewing victims of violent encounters and studying violence, he created the KNOW FEAR® program which focuses on managing fear through self-awareness, resiliency, and a 'movement' mindset. This program has also been integrated by psychologists helping Vets to deal with PTSD.

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Finding hope following a horrific Naval aviation crash is exactly what Kegan “SMurF” Gill did. After years of preparation and training to fly a US Navy F/A -18E Super Hornet, Kegan found himself bracing for impact when his jet was speeding toward the Atlantic Ocean at nearly the speed of sound. In January of 2014 over the icy waters of the Atlantic, Kegan sustained devastating injuries from a high-speed ejection into the sound barrier. After over a dozen surgeries, two years of rehabilitation and weening himself off high dosage pain meds he returned to flying Super Hornets. Eventually he started to struggle from delayed onset PTSD and cognitive impairments from his severe traumatic brain injury. Pharmaceutical psych medication worsened his symptoms to the point of being hospitalized in a psychosis. After years of struggling in the VA healthcare system, nearly loosing his family and fighting the urge of suicide he discovered a variety of alternative treatments including psychedelics. He is now off all psych medications and truly healing his mind, body and soul. Kegan is committed to having a positive and lasting impact on others who have experienced significant physical and mental health injuries and desires to show others that there is a different path to healthy living.

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Having the courage to face the next peak in life often means stepping back from something you love and stepping into something new that offers unspeakable healing and opportunity.  Clint Herndon joins me for a raw and vulnerable conversation about his journey to healing and he shares his process for reaching 'The Next Peak."

Clint loves the adventure of life... as a husband, step-father, business owner, and man of faith.  He has a unique perspective on the world with 11 years of sworn law enforcement and over 13 years of accounting experience.  He has led multi-jurisdictional fraud and financial crimes investigations as a sworn police officer and now runs an accounting practice, Next Peak CPA, Inc.  Clint is a Certified Public Accountant, Certified Fraud Examiner, and professional learner.     If he's not busy helping dreamers succeed in business, you can find Clint hanging with his family, running, reading books, or doing something outside. Enjoy the show.

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Life can throw so many difficult things our way, but my guest today is Jay Tiegs and he is here to tell you that you need to "Do Hard Thing." Jay is a high performance leadership coach with over 25 years of service in the United States Army. Jay has led hundreds of men and women and has deep level of understanding when it comes to leadership and motivating others to reach their potential. Jay  believes taking on difficult challenges in life with
persistence and commitment enables people to find great success in life. 

His shift in perspective enabled him to find success in military service as a combat engineer, recruiter, commissioned officer, tactics instructor, and who successfully commanded two units specializing in leadership development of our nation's next generation of emerging military leaders.

On today's show we cover topics like, taking a stand, consistency, confidence and competence, decision making, after action reviews, and why everyone needs a coach.  Enjoy this powerful episode.

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Becoming a dad will be one of the most rewarding adventures that a man goes on but it can also be incredibly scary at the same time. Helping men understand their purpose and find meaning in this ever changing world is exactly what Larry Hagner has set out to do. Larry Hagner is the host and founder of The Dad Edge Podcast and he is on a mission to help one million men live legendary lives. Larry is not only the host of The Dad Edge Podcast, but he is the author of two best selling books, "The Dad's Edge" and the children's book "Daddy will Always Love and Protect You." In this episode Larry candidly shares how he is being intentional with his children to guide them and have an impact that will be felt in generations to come. Larry shares a portion of his own story of how he has learned to be resilient in spite of stumbling many times as a new father. He talks about a specific event that helped him realize that he needed to change his parenting  and become a better leader for his family.  Larry is currently living in St. Louis, Mo with his wife Jessica and their four boys.

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Having the opportunity to see new parts of this country is something I never take for granted.  In 2019, I had the opportunity to addend a conference near Farmington, Maine and I was fortunate enough to be provided a tour of the Origin Factory.  Origin is a cutting-edge American manufacturing giant that continues to grow  and innovate. It was on that day in the factory that I was able to meet Jon Milan as he showed us around and talked about how the founder, Pete Roberts had an incredible vision of bring textile manufacturing back to America.

After meeting Jon, we began having conversation over social media and I learned that we had a shared interest in the outdoors. Jon is an avid outdoorsman and shares nearly every trip into the wild with his boys. Jon has a humble, and refreshing personality that is inspiring and motivating.  During our conversation we talk the outdoors, Jiu Jitsu, American manufacturing, parenting, and leadership in the work place. Be sure to follow along with the Origin story on all their platforms.

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Is your marriage exactly how you always dreamed it to be?  If not, do you know the steps to level up your marriage. My guest today is Seth Studley cohost of the Anatomy of Us Podcast. Seth provides an authentic, humble, and courageous perspective when It comes to thriving in marriage. Seth and I cover topics such as, growth mindset vs. fixed mindset, intentionality, shared vision in marriage, family of origin, leading in marriage, vulnerability, and embracing uncomfortable conversation in order to avoid future conflicts.  

 Seth and Melanie Studley help couples create the marriage they have always wanted by giving them the tools they need. No fluff, no garbage, and no BS! For the last 15 years as a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Seth has been dedicated to helping men heal from their past, lean into their strengths, and build a life and legacy they can be proud of, but after the most tumultuous year of their own marriage, Seth and Melanie decided to lay it all out there and publicize their healing process on Anatomy of Us podcast as an inspiration to others and create practical tools to help those who might be going through similar hard times in their marriages. This led them to become High-Performance Marriage Coaches together, and now also lead separate Men's and Women's groups.


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Have you ever considered taking a sabbatical or even retiring early? This may be one of the furthest things from your mind but actually may be exactly what you need. If you think taking a break is not an option because you have followed a traditional path of going to college then starting a career then this is the episode for you. After being married for only 5 years Nik and Allie were inspired and then made the decision to rent their home, quit their jobs, and go on a 6-month sabbatical to see the world and have an adventure. Well, there is a lot more to it than just having an adventure but as you will find out Nik and Allie are passionate about travel and passionate about taking advantage of every moment together. They have started a travel consulting business called away together and even have a YouTube channel where you can follow them around the world. After many months of preparation, Nik and Allie left on their sabbatical in the fall of 2021 and will not return to their home in the United States until the spring of 2022. They joined me on a call from the other side of the globe and I am so glad they took the time to share with the world their story. I trust you will be inspired by this incredible couple.

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