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In today's episode, Mike interviews Alex Brown and Laura Hicks, the founders of Thrive in Life.  Alex and Laura share why they believe the two areas of wellness are inseparable and the advantages of helping people in both to lead clients to a more confident, actualized version of themselves. 

Thrive in Life is a trauma informed practice that believes in using a holistic approach to healing that integrates mental health with fitness, movement & dietician services. They emphasize the importance of mind-body connection through nervous system regulation & by safely expanding the Window of Tolerance. 

Thrive in Life provides individual, couples, & family therapy to all of the state of California.

Connect with us:

-Website: Thrive in Life

-IG: @Thrive In Life Therapy 

-Facebook: @ThriveinlifetherapySD

-Email: [email protected]

-Phone: 619-800-5136

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Transitions from War

After his service in the United States Marines Corps, Mike Ergo started theTransitions from War blog  and Podcast to talk about his struggles returning from combat in Iraq. From PTSD and addiction to finding endurance sports, Mike has found a new life purpose and a passion to share this with others. He is joined by fellow Marine, Rich Dreyling to talk all things veteran.

Transitions from War Sponsors:

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An app-based personal fitness and nutrition service geared to help active duty and military veterans take charge of their health with a ketogenic approach to eating. Save 40% on all training plans and coaching, as well as 15% on all keto supplements with the promo code "TRANSITIONS" 

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Zinc-based performance sunscreen along with chlorine-removing hair and skin products. Use the promo code VETS to save 20% on all orders.

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Healthy, Paleo/Primal/Keto and Vegan condiments, salad dressings, and energy bars that actually taste good! Use the promo code PRIMALVETERAN to save 10% on your order and directly support this show.

Green Wolf Tactical

Marine Corps Veteran-owned business specializing in paracord gear, custom embroidery, bracelets, key chains, survival gear, PVC patches, & more. Save 20% on all your orders with the promo code SEMPERFI

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For today's episode, Mike sits down with Army Veteran Robert Brewer, the founder of Combat Waterfowl, a duck hunting apparel company that knows how to enjoy life and not take things to seriously. Go check out all the merch at Combat Waterfowl and support a veteran owned business:

-combatwaterfowl.com

-IG: @combatwaterfowl

-FB: @combatwaterfowl

-TikTok: @combatwaterfowl

-SnapChat: @combatwaterfowl

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Transitions from War

After his service in the United States Marines Corps, Mike Ergo started theTransitions from War blog  and Podcast to talk about his struggles returning from combat in Iraq. From PTSD and addiction to finding endurance sports, Mike has found a new life purpose and a passion to share this with others. He is joined by fellow Marine, Rich Dreyling to talk all things veteran.

Transitions from War Sponsors:

 Fire Team Whiskey

An app-based personal fitness and nutrition service geared to help active duty and military veterans take charge of their health with a ketogenic approach to eating. Save 40% on all training plans and coaching, as well as 15% on all keto supplements with the promo code "TRANSITIONS" 

Zealios

Zinc-based performance sunscreen along with chlorine-removing hair and skin products. Use the promo code VETS to save 20% on all orders.

 Primal Kitchen

Healthy, Paleo/Primal/Keto and Vegan condiments, salad dressings, and energy bars that actually taste good! Use the promo code PRIMALVETERAN to save 10% on your order and directly support this show.

Green Wolf Tactical

Marine Corps Veteran-owned business specializing in paracord gear, custom embroidery, bracelets, key chains, survival gear, PVC patches, & more. Save 20% on all your orders with the promo code SEMPERFI

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Mike leads a medtation on noticing our feelngs as the weather that comes and goes, while we are like the sky that is unchanging. 

Rich talks about some of the history of Russia and Ukraine and how it is unfolding today. Mike mostly parrots articles he read in The Atlantic.

Transitions from War

After his service in the United States Marines Corps, Mike Ergo started theTransitions from War blog  and Podcast to talk about his struggles returning from combat in Iraq. From PTSD and addiction to finding endurance sports, Mike has found a new life purpose and a passion to share this with others. He is joined by fellow Marine, Rich Dreyling to talk all things veteran.

Transitions from War Sponsors:

 Fire Team Whiskey

An app-based personal fitness and nutrition service geared to help active duty and military veterans take charge of their health with a ketogenic approach to eating. Save 40% on all training plans and coaching, as well as 15% on all keto supplements with the promo code "TRANSITIONS" 

Zealios

Zinc-based performance sunscreen along with chlorine-removing hair and skin products. Use the promo code VETS to save 20% on all orders.

 Primal Kitchen

Healthy, Paleo/Primal/Keto and Vegan condiments, salad dressings, and energy bars that actually taste good! Use the promo code PRIMALVETERAN to save 10% on your order and directly support this show.

Green Wolf Tactical

Marine Corps Veteran-owned business specializing in paracord gear, custom embroidery, bracelets, key chains, survival gear, PVC patches, & more. Save 20% on all your orders with the promo code SEMPERFI

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Rich goes cyclic with his triathlon questions and Mike answers through the dental disaster that is his mouth (updates on that as well)!

Transitions from War

After his service in the United States Marines Corps, Mike Ergo started theTransitions from War blog  and Podcast to talk about his struggles returning from combat in Iraq. From PTSD and addiction to finding endurance sports, Mike has found a new life purpose and a passion to share this with others. He is joined by fellow Marine, Rich Dreyling to talk all things veteran.

Transitions from War Sponsors:

 Fire Team Whiskey

An app-based personal fitness and nutrition service geared to help active duty and military veterans take charge of their health with a ketogenic approach to eating. Save 40% on all training plans and coaching, as well as 15% on all keto supplements with the promo code "TRANSITIONS" 

Zealios

Zinc-based performance sunscreen along with chlorine-removing hair and skin products. Use the promo code VETS to save 20% on all orders.

 Primal Kitchen

Healthy, Paleo/Primal/Keto and Vegan condiments, salad dressings, and energy bars that actually taste good! Use the promo code PRIMALVETERAN to save 10% on your order and directly support this show.

Green Wolf Tactical

Marine Corps Veteran-owned business specializing in paracord gear, custom embroidery, bracelets, key chains, survival gear, PVC patches, & more. Save 20% on all your orders with the promo code SEMPERFI

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Mike and Rich talk about meditation and how to actually do it as well as the importance of small, consistent changes.

Transitions from War

After his service in the United States Marines Corps, Mike Ergo started theTransitions from War blog  and Podcast to talk about his struggles returning from combat in Iraq. From PTSD and addiction to finding endurance sports, Mike has found a new life purpose and a passion to share this with others. He is joined by fellow Marine, Rich Dreyling to talk all things veteran.

Transitions from War Sponsors:

 Fire Team Whiskey

An app-based personal fitness and nutrition service geared to help active duty and military veterans take charge of their health with a ketogenic approach to eating. Save 40% on all training plans and coaching, as well as 15% on all keto supplements with the promo code "TRANSITIONS" 

Zealios

Zinc-based performance sunscreen along with chlorine-removing hair and skin products. Use the promo code VETS to save 20% on all orders.

 Primal Kitchen

Healthy, Paleo/Primal/Keto and Vegan condiments, salad dressings, and energy bars that actually taste good! Use the promo code PRIMALVETERAN to save 10% on your order and directly support this show.

Green Wolf Tactical

Marine Corps Veteran-owned business specializing in paracord gear, custom embroidery, bracelets, key chains, survival gear, PVC patches, & more. Save 20% on all your orders with the promo code SEMPERFI

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Mike and Rich talk more about the Ukraine War and its effect on life in Rich's current home of Estonia. The two discuss if their younger selves would want to punch their current selves in the face.

Transitions from War

After his service in the United States Marines Corps, Mike Ergo started theTransitions from War blog  and Podcast to talk about his struggles returning from combat in Iraq. From PTSD and addiction to finding endurance sports, Mike has found a new life purpose and a passion to share this with others. He is joined by fellow Marine, Rich Dreyling to talk all things veteran.

Transitions from War Sponsors:

 Fire Team Whiskey

An app-based personal fitness and nutrition service geared to help active duty and military veterans take charge of their health with a ketogenic approach to eating. Save 40% on all training plans and coaching, as well as 15% on all keto supplements with the promo code "TRANSITIONS" 

Zealios

Zinc-based performance sunscreen along with chlorine-removing hair and skin products. Use the promo code VETS to save 20% on all orders.

 Primal Kitchen

Healthy, Paleo/Primal/Keto and Vegan condiments, salad dressings, and energy bars that actually taste good! Use the promo code PRIMALVETERAN to save 10% on your order and directly support this show.

Green Wolf Tactical

Marine Corps Veteran-owned business specializing in paracord gear, custom embroidery, bracelets, key chains, survival gear, PVC patches, & more. Save 20% on all your orders with the promo code SEMPERFI

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Rich and Mike talk about small daily wins, how to reach into the "Cookie Jar" and thoughts about the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

Transitions from War

After his service in the United States Marines Corps, Mike Ergo started theTransitions from War blog  and Podcast to talk about his struggles returning from combat in Iraq. From PTSD and addiction to finding endurance sports, Mike has found a new life purpose and a passion to share this with others. He is joined by fellow Marine, Rich Dreyling to talk all things veteran.

Transitions from War Sponsors:

 Fire Team Whiskey

An app-based personal fitness and nutrition service geared to help active duty and military veterans take charge of their health with a ketogenic approach to eating. Save 40% on all training plans and coaching, as well as 15% on all keto supplements with the promo code "TRANSITIONS" 

Zealios

Zinc-based performance sunscreen along with chlorine-removing hair and skin products. Use the promo code VETS to save 20% on all orders.

 Primal Kitchen

Healthy, Paleo/Primal/Keto and Vegan condiments, salad dressings, and energy bars that actually taste good! Use the promo code PRIMALVETERAN to save 10% on your order and directly support this show.

Green Wolf Tactical

Marine Corps Veteran-owned business specializing in paracord gear, custom embroidery, bracelets, key chains, survival gear, PVC patches, & more. Save 20% on all your orders with the promo code SEMPERFI

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Mike and Rich talk pandemic weight gain, tattoos, child-rearing, and how to handle dark thoughts. If you are a veteran experiencing suicidal thoughts or are in crisis, please call 1-800-273-8255 and press 1,  text 838255. or visit the Veteran Crisis Line wesbite. Help is out there and we need you here. If you're looking for a sign to stay alive, this is it. Reach out. Email the show at [email protected]

Transitions from War

After his service in the United States Marines Corps, Mike Ergo started the Transitions from War blog  and Podcast to talk about his struggles returning from combat in Iraq. From PTSD and addiction to finding endurance sports, Mike has found a new life purpose and a passion to share this with others. He is joined by fellow Marine, Rich Dreyling to talk all things veteran.

Transitions from War Sponsors:

 Fire Team Whiskey

An app-based personal fitness and nutrition service geared to help active duty and military veterans take charge of their health with a ketogenic approach to eating. Save 40% on all training plans and coaching, as well as 15% on all keto supplements with the promo code "TRANSITIONS" 

Zealios

Zinc-based performance sunscreen along with chlorine-removing hair and skin products. Use the promo code VETS to save 20% on all orders.

 Primal Kitchen

Healthy, Paleo/Primal/Keto and Vegan condiments, salad dressings, and energy bars that actually taste good! Use the promo code PRIMALVETERAN to save 10% on your order and directly support this show.

Green Wolf Tactical

Marine Corps Veteran-owned business specializing in paracord gear, custom embroidery, bracelets, key chains, survival gear, PVC patches, & more. Save 20% on all your orders with the promo code SEMPERFI

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Transitions from War

After his service in the United States Marines Corps, Mike Ergo started the Transitions from War blog  and Podcast to talk about his struggles returning from combat in Iraq. From PTSD and addiction to finding endurance sports, Mike has found a new life purpose and a passion to share this with others. He is joined by fellow Marine, Rich Dreyling to talk all things veteran.

Transitions from War Sponsors:

 Fire Team Whiskey

An app-based personal fitness and nutrition service geared to help active duty and military veterans take charge of their health with a ketogenic approach to eating. Save 40% on all training plans and coaching, as well as 15% on all keto supplements with the promo code "TRANSITIONS" 

Zealios

Zinc-based performance sunscreen along with chlorine-removing hair and skin products. Use the promo code VETS to save 20% on all orders.

 Primal Kitchen

Healthy, Paleo/Primal/Keto and Vegan condiments, salad dressings, and energy bars that actually taste good! Use the promo code PRIMALVETERAN to save 10% on your order and directly support this show.

Green Wolf Tactical

Marine Corps Veteran-owned business specializing in paracord gear, custom embroidery, bracelets, key chains, survival gear, PVC patches, & more. Save 20% on all your orders with the promo code SEMPERFI

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