This week Mike speaks to Heather Perkins, a licensed Clinical Mental Health counselor, licensed Clinical Addiction Specialist, and an Emergency Responder and Public Safety Certified Clinician. Heather has dedicated her entire career to work with military veterans and 1st responder's. We speak in depth about the trauma's that our vets/1st responder's face on a daily basis and the devastating effects unprocessed trauma wreaks on oneself. Heather speaks about the need to process these traumas in healthy ways, and ways of doing just that. Heather is a co-first responder, so she can truly speak about the horrors faced by our 1st responders since she's literally had a front row seat to the game we call life for several years now!

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Angel Cortes’ story is one of resilience, sacrifice, and transformation. In this episode, I sit down with Angel Cortes, a former Army Ranger who served in both Afghanistan and Iraq. Angel opens up about his tough childhood, where hardship and struggle led him down the path of gang life. But instead of letting his past define him, he found discipline and purpose in the military. We dive deep into how his deployments shaped him, the mental and physical battles he faced overseas, and the lessons he carried forward from the battlefield. His transformation is a powerful story of resilience, redemption, and the will to keep pushing forward.

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In this powerful episode, Mike Morgan speaks with Lyndsay McCall Long, a former police officer from Tempe, AZ, who survived being shot three times in the line of duty. Lyndsay shares the harrowing details of that day, her long journey of physical recovery, and the ongoing process of mental healing. She dives into the hidden challenges first responders face and how resilience, peer support, and mental preparedness played a key role in her survival.

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Today Mike speaks with Lyndsay McCall Long, a former police officer with the Tempe, AZ. police department who was shot (3) times in the line of duty in 2018. Lyndsay discusses the circumstances surrounding the shooting, her subsequent physical healing journey, and the ever important mental healing journey which is much longer and frankly, one that continues to this day. Lyndsay's story will highlight the stressors that 1st Responder's face on a daily basis and her strength and fortitude will give hope and inspire others who are "going through it".

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In this episode, I sit down with Jimmy Watson, a man who has lived more lives than most could imagine. From his time as a Marine to becoming a Navy SEAL, then working as a Blackwater military contractor, and finally stepping into the high-stakes world of business as John McAfee’s CEO—his journey is nothing short of unbelievable. Jimmy opens up about the intense moments on the battlefield, the adrenaline-fueled world of private security, and what it was like working alongside one of tech’s most infamous figures.

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Sergei Alexi’s story is one of resilience, transformation, and humor. From immigrating to the U.S. as a child to facing deep personal losses, Sergei has had to navigate life’s toughest challenges alone. Now, as the co-founder of 50% Natty—a wildly popular apparel and supplement brand known for its hilarious gym culture skits—he has turned his struggles into inspiration. In this episode, Sergei shares how he built his brand, his personal battles, and why transparency in the fitness industry is so important. His journey proves that with the right mindset, even the hardest punches life throws at you can be overcome.

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In this deeply personal episode, I had the honor of sitting down with Eric Castor, a former Air Force Pararescueman (PJ) whose life was forever changed by the traumatic events of the 1996 Khartoum Towers bombing in Saudi Arabia. Eric’s story is one of unimaginable loss, survival, and, ultimately, healing. He shares how he witnessed the loss of 19 service members and was himself caught in a blast that injured hundreds. The PTSD that followed nearly consumed him, leading to years of struggling with depression, addiction, and an internal battle he couldn’t escape.

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This week on the show, I sit down with former Navy F/A-18E Pilot Kegan “Smurf” Gill, who survived the fastest ejection in Naval Aviation history—695 mph, just two seconds before his jet crashed into the Atlantic Ocean. Kegan walks us through the traumatic aftermath of that moment and his incredible journey to heal his body, mind, and soul. His story of survival is nothing short of jaw-dropping, and the resilience he’s shown in the face of such adversity will leave you inspired.

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In this inspiring episode of the Resilient Warrior Nation Podcast, we sit down with Matias Ferreira, an immigrant from Uruguay who embodies resilience, courage, and determination. Driven by the pursuit of the American Dream, Matias joined the U.S. Marine Corps, where he served with honor. While deployed in Afghanistan in 2011, his life changed forever when he stepped on an IED, resulting in the loss of both legs below the knees.

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Today, we’re honored to have a remarkable guest: Sergeant John Mattingly. A 21-year veteran of the Louisville Metro Police Department, Sgt. Mattingly’s name became widely known following the tragic events of March 13, 2020. During the execution of a search warrant at Breonna Taylor’s residence, John sustained gunshot injuries—a moment that would not only alter his life but also spark national and global conversations.

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