Matias Ferreira is the epitome of overcoming adversity and has proven to many people that you can achieve anything you set your mind too; regardless of your limitations. "Just months into his first deployment in January 2011, Lance Corporal Ferreira lost both legs and broke his pelvis after stepping on an improvised explosive device (IED) in Helmand Province, Afghanistan. Treated by a Navy Corpsman and medically evacuated to Bagram (Afghanistan) hospital, he was flown to Landstuhl, Germany, and then brought to Walter Reed Army Medical Center in Bethesda, Md. There he underwent several surgeries and aggressive therapies. Months later, he eventually learned to walk confidently on prosthetics, advancing to running, and other sports a short time later. He was medically retired in May 2012. Matias is now a police officer for the Suffolk County Police Department in New York. In his free time, he enjoys playing hockey, golf, and softball. He has also run half marathons". Follow Mat on Instagram @matias_n_ferreira 

Tim Turane is a 13 year combat veteran of the Army National Guard who deployed to both Iraq and Afghanistan before getting out as a Staff Sergeant. Tim is currently running for NYC Council in the 27th District (Jamaica, Queens). You can also find him in the Amazon Video film, 'The New Patriots' which is available now. This conversation (although controversial to some) is one that I think most people need to hear and topics that we covered are some important ones. Enjoy.

Alexa is a 23 year old Thyroid Cancer Survivor who speaks of the challenges she has faced as well as her struggles with Mental Health. Alexa opens up about her life post-surgery and encourages others to speak out about how they feel. Alexa will hit a huge milestone of 5 years Cancer-Free this June and hopes to help others through their journey of staying positive and holding on to hope. On this episode, Alexa covers everything from beating cancer, having hope, heartbreak and fighting mental illness while ending the stigma.

Follow her on Instagram @alexaostermann

Marisa developed auto immune diseases and chronic illness in the later years of her life and battles through them on a day-to-day basis. Although this episode is different than others in which this isn't a story about overcoming adversity (yet!); it is a story to bring awareness to those that deal with the same struggles each and everyday. With COVID still being a factor in everyone's lives still, I think the health talk was the right way to go with this episode. Marisa is also a teacher and a very strong minded person just like others I've had on so far and defies all obstacles with perseverance. Follow her on Instagram @marisaxalana. 

This episode is a breakaway from the norm of my usual podcast episodes but he has such an interesting story and I liked his documentary so much that I had to have him on. Ken Eurell was a New York City Police Officer in the 1980's to the early 1990's before he was busted for police corruption and later on, drug dealing. He is in the documentary 'The Seven Five' that was on Netflix but has since been taken down from there and can be seen on Amazon. He is also the author of his book 'Betrayal in Blue'. Check Ken out on Instagram and Twitter @KenEurell.

Justin is a motivational speaker and a life coach. In this episode, we talk about the importance of men's mental health, the struggles men deal with, causes and effects, overcoming stigma and living a happier, healthier life. Please check out Justin on Instagram @jybrien19.

Mike Salter is a professional salesman/marketer from California who was a prior Hillary-supporting Democrat who recently "walked away" from the Democratic Party and he came on to discuss his story and the reasons behind his support for President Trump. We caught up on some current events as well.

Check Mike out on Instagram, YouTube and Twitter: @inthemixwithmike