Viking Academy

Today, we are exploring the topic of Body, Mind, and Spirit (Finding Your Purpose) with Don Barden.

I sat down with my good friend, Dr. Don Barden, a man whose life blends the intellectual and the practical in a truly unique way. Don holds a PhD and a doctorate in seminary, has worked on Wall Street with multi-million-dollar deals, and has authored books like The Perfect Plan and Here Come the Girls. He’s also an Army Ranger—a person you’d definitely want by your side when the zombie apocalypse comes. Above all, Don embodies the integration of body, mind, and spirit in a way that very few people do.

In this conversation, we discussed the concept of the "morality play" and how love is at the core of both personal growth and leadership. We also explore a fresh take on spirituality, drawing from diverse religious traditions not as absolutes but as moral guideposts—tools for living a purposeful life. Don unpacks spiritual stories, like those from the Bible, and makes them relatable, understandable, and fun. His approach to spirituality is not about dogma but about deepening personal understanding through exploration, questioning, and critical reflection.

Topics We Explore:

• Love as a universal truth: live without judgment and respect all traditions
• Firsthand Exploration Matters: Read and reflect on texts yourself to deepen understanding—don’t rely on secondhand interpretations.
• Interpret the morality play through personal questioning and understanding
• Embody the body, mind, and spirit of a warrior to achieve wholeness
• Understand your purpose and connection with others by exploring together
• Recognize the present as the only truth and overcome the victim mentality to grow

Connect with Don Barden: https://donbarden.com/ 

Learn More about The Viking Academy: https://www.vikingacademy.com/scouting-party

Today, we are exploring the topic of signs that tell us if we are on the right path in life.

I sat down with my good friend, Walt Hampton, a former criminal defense lawyer turned interfaith minister and business coach. With his unique background, Walt brings a wealth of experience in navigating significant career transitions and recognizing the signs that guide our life choices.

In our conversation, we delved into the balance between mind, body, and spirit as key components of well-being and achieving a state of flow and fulfillment. We also discussed how to differentiate between internal intuition and external signs when making life choices, the importance of collaborating with a greater force in life’s creation, and the need to embrace the messiness of creativity in our personal and professional lives. Join us as we uncover valuable insights and explore the signs that guide us on our journeys.

Topics We Explore:

• The balance between mind, body, and spirit as key to well-being and achieving a state of flow and fulfillment
• Differentiating internal intuition and external signs when making life choices.
• collaborating with a greater force in life’s creation
• Tapping into the messiness of creativity

Connect with Walt Hampton: https://www.walthampton.com/ 

Learn More about The Viking Academy: https://www.vikingacademy.com/scouting-party

Today, we are exploring the topic of vision and questioning if what we “see” is actual reality.

I sat down with my friend, an Optometrist, Consultant, and Motivational Speaker, Dr. Stelios Nikolokakis, who is not only academically brilliant but also deeply spiritually connected. Trained in the intricacies of the human eye, Stelios has developed a profound understanding of how our physical sight, combined with our vision, shapes our lives and relationships—spiritually, mentally, and physically.

In this conversation, you'll discover insights into the visual (neurological) process, the science behind imagination and its role in manifestation, and how, by understanding the science of the eye, Stelios helps people not only enhance their visual abilities but also tap into their “third eye”.

Topics We Explore:

• The difference between sight and vision
• A fascinating reason why we don’t fully process everything we see
• An introduction to neuro-vision therapy
• Why 80% of ADD cases are linked to vision-related issues
• How this understanding enhances our perception of others and deepens our relationships—because we don’t see everything!

Connect with Stel Nikolokakis:

• LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/stelios-nikolakakis-88b71114 

Learn More about The Viking Academy: https://www.vikingacademy.com/membership 

Want to meet my energy healer?

Today, we are joined by my friend, astrologer, and energy healer Denise Grams to explore something I like to call 'permission healing.' Over the past several years, Denise has been guiding me through an incredible experience—a healing technique that works at the cellular level.

In this conversation, Denise walks us through how she helps her clients release stored energy and why she never sees what she does as 'work.' If traditional therapy hasn’t been working for you, energy healing might be the key to unlocking the next level of your mind, body, and spirit.

Topics We Explore:

• What is energy healing, really?
• How cellular memory impacts your body
• Past life regression analysis and its role in healing
• Releasing stress and understanding what your body needs.
• Treating the root cause, not just the symptoms.

Connect with Denise Grams:

• Personal Website: http://www.DeniseGrams.com 
• Phone Number: 778-340-6129
• Email: [email protected]

Learn More about The Viking Academy: https://www.vikingacademy.com/membership

Today we are exploring the topic of manhood and what it means to live as a 'complete man.'

We are joined by my friend, world-renowned strategic advisor and best-selling author Purdeep Sangha. In his new book, The Complete Man, he unapologetically tackles some taboo subjects surrounding what it means to be a man, the specific demons men face, and the unique calling on their lives.

Whether you are a man or a woman, this conversation will unlock spiritual truths for your mind, body, and spirit (plus, he gives one of the most beautiful explanations of enlightenment I have ever heard). 

Topics We Explore:

• Seeing his father struggle with alcoholism (and how it affected him as a young man)
• Understanding suffering and the roots of struggle.
• Men and addiction (and why this topic is the most popular chapter in his book).
• The 3 frameworks of the complete man.
• The one thing men often forget about (that is part of their makeup).

Connect with Purdeep Sangha:

• Buy the Physical Book: www.completemanbook.com
• Buy the Audio Book: www.completemanaudio.com (Use Code: “victory75” - all lower case - for 75% off)
• Personal Website: https://purdeepsangha.com/ 

Learn More about The Viking Academy: https://www.vikingacademy.com

In this first episode of the Viking Academy Podcast, I share why I created the Viking Academy and what it means to live like a modern Viking. Ready to explore?

Questions I answer in this episode:

• Why I create the Viking Academy
• What does the Viking Academy do?
• How you can get involved

Learn More about The Viking Academy: https://www.vikingacademy.com