Warriors Unmasked

Trigger warning: In this episode, our guest shares her journey with the loss of her unborn daughter. If you or someone you love has recently experienced a miscarriage or the tragic loss of a child, please feel free to skip this episode during your healing process. We have 80+ other powerful conversations to enjoy at www.warriorsunmasked.com

Welcome back to another episode of Warriors Unmasked! Today while Clint is out changing the world, Chuck sits down with author, mother, and woman of extraordinary faith, April Fore. April will take a deep dive into her journey from living a fun life as a nanny to finding out she was expecting a child of her own.

It wasn't long after the exciting news that April found herself at the Doctors office for a routine checkup where she would learn her future daughter had Turner Syndrome. (A Chromosomal disorder in which a female is partially or completely missing an X chromosome)

This devastating diagnosis would ultimately result in the loss of her unborn daughter…

However, the story does not end there. Through the power of prayer, her faith in God the creator, and the understanding that all things, even the deepest pain of losing a child could result in a beautiful testimony if she did not give up and stay in her pain and depression.

Hit play to hear the exact steps April took to turn her tragedy into a testimony, how you can help spread awareness of Turner Syndrome, practical ways to heal and build your faith and so much more! To learn more about April, and how her daughter's legacy is changing lives all over the world, or to connect with us follow the links below!

More Of What's Inside:

• How April managed her anger with God
• Finding the good in any situation
• The true power of prayer
• Pain can have a beautiful purpose
• We are all God's children
• Turner Syndrome Awareness
• Letting others have their own healing journey
• A look into April's next book
• Have faith even if it looks bad
• And much more!

GUEST LINKS:

• https://www.instagram.com/theeggstories
• http://facebook.com/theadventuresofegg
• What Is Turner Syndrome? - Turner Syndrome Foundation

LINKS:

• malarchuk.com/book
• malarchuk.com
• www.thecompassionateconnection.com
• www.warriorsunmasked.com
• Follow us on Instagram
• Like us on Facebook
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• My Community Contact

Episode Minute By Minute:

• 0:02 A look into today's episode
• 1:28 Thank you to today's sponsors
• 2:24 Get to know April Fore
• 5:26 When April heard the diagnosis
• 12:23 The importance of staying active
• 21:00 Handling life after the loss of a child
• 26:16 Overcoming depression and bad coping habits
• 33:00 We are all perfect just the way we are
• 37:33 How April learned to love after loss
• 44:55 The importance of feeling your feelings

What if following your dreams is even more important than you thought?

That's a reality today's guest has found to be true.

On today's episode of Warriors Unmasked, we introduce you to the one and only Steven H. Manchester. The word "hero" doesn't seem to cut it when describing this man.

After returning home from a difficult military tour of duty in "Operation Desert Storm" in 1991, Steven stepped back behind the walls of a Massachusetts penitentiary where he battled each day as a prison investigator.

Needless to say, there was great negativity in his life at that time, and very little opportunity to heal from his wartime demons (or pursue his dreams of being a published author.) Shortly after, he got away from the noise of life to find inner peace.

From there, he fulfilled his dream of becoming a writer, and now countless lives have been positively impacted through his works! That's why it is so important for each of us to pursue the dreams and passions of our hearts. Can you imagine the impact we could make?

Hit play to learn more about his criminal justice career, his time in the United States military, a look into his family life, and more. This episode is bound to take you from feeling hurt, empathy, heartbreak, and discouragement to being full of honesty, hope, encouragement, peace, and completeness.

To connect more with Chuck, Clint, or Steven, follow the links below!

More Of What's Inside:

• Why Steven is thankful for his childhood
• Why you are never alone (ever)
• Most people are not in a healing environment
• Walking away from something toxic
• Defying the odds and becoming a successful writer
• What a blessed life actually looks like
• The importance of getting alone with yourself
• Practical tips for master
• And much more!

GUEST LINKS:

• www.StevenManchester.com

• Steven Manchester

LINKS:

• malarchuk.com/book
• malarchuk.com
• www.thecompassionateconnection.com
• www.warriorsunmasked.com
• Follow us on Instagram
• Like us on Facebook
• Subscribe To Our YouTube
• My Community Contact

Episode Minute By Minute:

• 0:02 A look into today's episode
• 1:14 Thank you to today's sponsors
• 2:40 Get to know Steven H. Manchester
• 4:22 Why Steven joined the military
• 8:36 The story of Operation Desert Storm
• 14:00 Why Steven never feels alone
• 18:32 The type of Dad Steven always wants to be
• 22:30 The journey of healing through writing
• 29:00 Why you must protect your peace
• 34:10 Practical advice for dealing with day-to-day life
• 42:17 How following your dreams actually blesses others
• 49:00 All you have to do is be YOU
• 54:30 Closing thoughts and advice

Nature, frequency, vibrations, and sound…

These four things may be mistaken for some sort of "new age" list of buzzwords, but the truth is these four things are actually healing experiences humans have used since the dawn of time.

Some say they are even essential to grounding your life, increasing your well-being, and living an overall more fulfilled life. You may be thinking It sounds too simple to be true and so powerful…at one point in my life, I would have agreed with you.

Welcome back to another episode of Warriors Unmasked! Chuck here, and I invite you to hit play to meet Joshua Sam Miller! Joshua has profound knowledge and personal experiences with the healing powers of nature and sound that I think everyone should hear.

Joshua is a multidisciplinary artist, conservationist, creator of Embodied Sound, podcaster, surfer and scuba diver, and mental health advocate. During our conversation you'll hear Joshua take a deep dive into his journey from growing up in a middle-class American family, playing sports, and enjoying the arts to discovering our disconnected way of living in a modern culture be unfulfilling.

From there, turning his life around to one of focused connection and healing. The best part? He is teaching others along the way how to do the same using his gift of music to do so. This episode is bound to take you from wondering and observing to feeling full of hope, full of happiness and totally encouraged and 100% empowered to take your happiness into your own hands.

More Of What's Inside:

• Why we need to connect with people
• What your purpose is and isn't
• Joshua's journey to healing
• The benefits of healing through nature
• The benefits of healing through music
• How traveling can help you gain perspectives
• What grounding daily practice looks like
• The lies society tells you about expectations
• The importance of having self-awareness
• And much more!

GUEST LINKS:

• Joshua Sam Miller - Mindful Sound Explorer
• Sounds of the Ocean

LINKS:

• malarchuk.com/book
• malarchuk.com
• www.thecompassionateconnection.com
• www.warriorsunmasked.com
• Follow us on Instagram
• Like us on Facebook
• Subscribe To Our YouTube
• My Community Contact

Episode Minute By Minute:

• 0:02 A look into today's episode
• 0:02 What to expect from today's episode
• 1:42 Thank you to today's sponsors
• 3:28 Why this conversation matters so much
• 4:24 Get to know Joshua Sam Miller
• 11:27 Connecting with nature to find healing
• 16:55 Why you need to do something you love
• 21:22 Joshua's time living abroad
• 31:48 One meditation app you can download today
• 35:06 Discover the wonders of the ocean and life underwater
• 39:20 Don't be so hard on yourself…or others.
• 47:08 How to help heal society

More About The Guest:

Joshua Sam Miller is a world recording artist, composer, and producer on a mission to connect people to the natural world through sound. Recently, he has advocated for the importance of ocean conservation through Sounds of the Ocean, which blends the arts and sciences to connect with marine life through sound. He is also the creator of Embodied Sounds, a mindful music label, podcast, and recording studio focusing on using sound as a healing, therapeutic modality. For over 10 years, Joshua worked in documentary film production in New York City as a cinematographer and editor of short and feature-length films. After following his intuition to leave home behind, he embarked on a global journey of spiritual awakening and self-discovery to realize that music was his deeper passion. Inspired by the lineages of Nada Yoga, Afro-Cuban rhythm, Indian Raga, Jewish & Sufi mysticism, and Jazz, Joshua committed himself to music as his primary mode of expression in late 2018.

Following the discovery of surfing, and a growing awareness of the fragility of life underwater, Joshua felt inspired to devote his artistry to ocean conservation while living in Northern California and Sounds of the Ocean was born. In 2020, the project was accepted as part of the International Year of Sound, was featured by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association in Santa Cruz, CA, and debuted at Burning Man 2019. In 2021, he presented his work at the United Nations Climate Conference COP 26 and was featured on PBS Television, Agape Zoe Festival, World Oceans Day, and as an artist in residence at MONOM Sound Berlin. Joshua has offered over 100 workshops in sound as a therapeutic modality at iconic venues such as UCLA Arts & Healing Festival, San Francisco's Grace Cathedral, and Wisdom, LA. He facilitates wellness sessions for corporations both in-person and virtually via Zoom. He also hosts The Embodied Sounds Podcast, interviewing experts in the field of sound and wellness to discover how to improve our mental, physical, emotional, and spiritual health. Joshua is driven by the passion to raise environmental awareness by curating immersive sound and visual experiences in support of ocean conservation work around the world.

Welcome back to another episode of Warriors Unmasked! Chuck and Clint are here together back in the saddle with another life-changing conversation!

Today our guest is Larry Sprung. If you know Larry, you may say there are a lot of different sides to him. You may remember him from his days on the ice playing Hockey, you may know him as the "money guy" from his podcast, or you may know him as Coach.

Either way, one thing that is obvious about Larry when you get to know him is his love for people and his heart to serve. Despite suffering the tremendous loss of his Mother dying from cancer at a young age, to losing his brother-in-law to suicide, he is determined to give back and change the world.

Hit play to hear how Larry learned to break through the pain of loss and grief and step into his purpose and fulfillment in all areas of life. We hope that this episode leaves you bright and hopeful that even the darkest stories can have a silver lining.

You'll also hear how Larry and his family are navigating losing someone to suicide, how they are changing the stigma related to suicide deaths, and how you can keep the memory of lost loved ones alive and so much more. This is the type of open and honest conversation we believe needs to be happening more in 2022!

What is one thing that stuck out to you from our conversation today? Take action and have a conversation about your biggest takeaway with a friend! Also, if you know someone who needs to hear this conversation, share this episode with them! If you ever want to reach out to us or our guests, follow the links below to learn how to connect with us!

More Of What's Inside:

• What life was like growing as Larry
• When Larry lost his Mother
• When you find out who your friends are
• Signs of the victim mentality
• You don't have to struggle alone
• The importance of generosity
• Normalizing the "struggle"
• If you can help one person, it's worth it!
• How to learn more from Larry
• The #1 organization for mental health
• And much more!

GUEST LINKS:

• Mitlin Financial | Financial Advisors Helping You Pursue True Wealth
• Keith Milano Memorial Fund
• https://www.linkedin.com/in/lawrencesprung
• https://www.facebook.com/lawrencesprung
• Lawrence_Sprung
• Mitlin Financial Inc.
• https://www.instagram.com/larry_sprung

LINKS:

• malarchuk.com/book
• malarchuk.com
• www.thecompassionateconnection.com
• www.warriorsunmasked.com
• Follow us on Instagram
• Like us on Facebook
• Subscribe To Our YouTube
• My Community Contact

Episode Minute By Minute:

• 0:02 A look into today's episode
• 1:41 Thank you to today's sponsors
• 2:35 Get to know Larry
• 8:11 How your life can recalibrate in hard times
• 11:50 How Larry is making the world a better place
• 19:03 When Larry lost his brother-in-law
• 27:25 The importance of talking about loss
• 33:10 When Clint used to feel weak
• 38:30 The mental health solutions Larry is bringing to the world today

Guest Bio:

Lawrence "Larry" Sprung, CFP®, is the founder and wealth advisor at Mitlin Financial, Inc. As a fiduciary advisor, he and his team are dedicated to facilitating the customization of clients 'portfolios as they work toward reaching their financial objectives. Larry is the also host of the Mitlin Money Mindset™ a podcast that's all about getting your mind right when it comes to all things money. Larry has appears on numerous podcasts and in the media speaking most recently on CNBC about money and parenting. Larry drew up playing hockey, the first travel team he every played for was the Little Rangers and it is part of the reason why he is such a big fan of the New York Rangers. Larry played for North Rockland High School and went onto play college hockey for Binghamton University. Most recently Larry has played in hockey fundraising events for Team Israel. For over a decade now Larry has been a hockey dad to two boys. His boys continue to play and love the game. The sport has given the family so much and Larry loves to give back! This spirit is seen in his monthly "What Rink is Larry at?" contest on social media. People guess the rink and tag their favorite charity than the winner's charity gets a donation. Larry is a Level 4 USA Hockey Coach. Larry earned a bachelor's degree in mathematics from Binghamton University before entering the financial services industry in 1996. In 2004 Larry founded Mitlin Financial, Inc. One of Larry's others passions is raising awareness for mental health. He spent over 12 years serving on the National Board of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) and sits on its financial and investment committees. With his wife, Denise, he has raised more than $1.7 million for the organization through the Keith Milano Memorial Fund. The fund was created at AFSP in memory of his brother-in-law. Larry values his family tremendously and his desire to do right by his wife and two sons drives who he is in and out of the office.

After trying different methods, pills, and techniques…

After going from Doctor to Doctor with always another diagnosis in hand…

Somehow it feels like we can be left with more questions than answers on our journey to healing.

Welcome back to another episode of Warriors Unmasked! While Clint is out saving the world, it'll be just me, Chuck, here with this week's guest! If you have been around for a while, you know that we believe the journey to healing is a lifelong process.

Because of the work I have been doing on myself, I am truly a different man than I was even just 3 years ago. I hope that 3 years into the future I will be completely different as well. The truth is, there are always new levels of healing and wholeness available to us. The only question is, will we tap into it?

Our guest for episode 78 is the one and only Ben Ahrens. No one understands the phycological and physical effects of longing for healing and breakthrough. Hit play to hear Ben's incredible journey of being a former high-performance athlete, CEO, and Entrepreneur and now and Human Potential Enthusiast helping people get healing all around the world.

Get a first-hand look into the events that left Ben bedridden for 3 years, how he overcame despite all odds, how he transformed his life through small daily habits, and more! You'll also hear the researched-backed evidence of how we all have the ability to start healing ourselves both mentally and physically.

This power-packed and enlightening episode is bound to leave you feeling empowered, and completely hopeful. If you know someone who needs to hear this conversation, share this episode with them! If you ever want to reach out to us our guests, follow the links below to learn how to connect with us!

More Of What's Inside:

• The day that changed Ben's life forever
• When the bad diagnosis came
• Ben's struggle to find hope
• How to change anything in your life
• Understanding PTSD at a higher level
• The natural ability to heal
• Turning your thoughts into actions
• Reversing negative habits
• Action steps and self-help tips you can use today
• And much more!

GUEST LINKS:

• re-origin | reset, rewire, re-discover

• https://www.linkedin.com/in/ahrensben

• re-origin

• https://www.instagram.com/reorigin_official

LINKS:

• malarchuk.com/book
• malarchuk.com
• www.thecompassionateconnection.com
• www.warriorsunmasked.com
• Follow us on Instagram
• Like us on Facebook
• Subscribe To Our YouTube
• My Community Contact

Episode Minute By Minute:

• 0:02 A look into today's episode
• 1:27 Thank you to today
• 2:33 Get to know Ben
• 9:30 Ben's journey with patenitnces
• 12:30 The most important tip Ben can pass along
• 16:10 How Ben started to recover
• 21:55 How your increment can effect you
• 29:28 You can choose how you feel
• 33:11 Can the mind heal it self?
• 38:35 The results of stress and how to manage it
• 44:23 How to start your journey to healing

Unfortunately, the old saying "life is not all rainbows and butterflies" is true…

Sometimes bad things happen and it leaves you feeling like everything has been turned upside down. Especially, when the bad thing that happened is the loss of someone near and dear to you. This type of pain can be emotionally messy for everyone involved. Subsequently, this process can take a long time.

Welcome back to another episode of Warriors Unmasked! While Clint is out saving the world, it'll be just me, Chuck, here with this week's guest! If you are new here, you should know this podcast is all about courage and mental health. It's our passion to equip you with new tools and resources that will help you navigate whatever life brings your way.

That's why I am so excited to introduce you to today's guest. I know for some of you, this conversation will be life-changing and soul-healing. Hit play to meet Laurie Singer! Laurie is a licensed marriage and family therapist, board-certified behavior analyst, author, endurance athlete, and mental health advocate.

Learning how losing her 2-year-old son to cancer when she was only 26 led her down a path of deep depression, into total healing and finding her life's purpose through her works today. Hear how this incredible transformation happened and the practical steps she took to get there.

During our conversation, Laurie shares one powerful mental trick she created using the simple "Green, Yellow and Red" formula. Mastering this one skill can start to set your brain free from anxiety and help you become a master of your own "triggers."

Whether you have lost someone close to you, or you have just had a few tough years…this episode can help you regain your hope and step into a new light. If you know someone who needs to hear this conversation, shares this episode with them! If you ever want to reach out to us our guests, follow the links below to learn how to connect with us!

More Of What's Inside:

• When Laurie lost her son
• CMN and How Laurie's legacy lives on
• How Laurie found purpose
• How fearful thoughts grow
• Keys for staying in the present moment
• Coping tools for managing your depression and anxiety
• How to start changing your habits
• Loving words for those who have lost someone
• It's okay to mourn how you need to
• And much more!

GUEST LINKS:

• Company Website: Laurie-Home
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/@LSBEHAVSVC

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/laurie__singer

• YouTube: Laurie Singer: You're Not Crazy

• LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurie-singer-03524b219?trk=people-guest_people_search-card

• Book site: About Laurie Singer - You're Not Crazy

LINKS:

• malarchuk.com/book
• malarchuk.com
• www.thecompassionateconnection.com
• www.warriorsunmasked.com
• Follow us on Instagram
• Like us on Facebook
• Subscribe To Our YouTube
• My Community Contact

Episode Minute By Minute:

• 0:02 A look into today's episode
• 1:30 Thank you to today's sponsor
• 2:31 Get to know Laurie Singer
• 4:14 When Laurie suffered the tragic loss of her son
• 11:46 What led Laurie to the work she is doing today
• 18:34 The misconceptions about anxiety
• 24:16 An exercise to help manage thoughts
• 29:55 Laurie's thoughts about medication
• 33:01 Understanding your own triggers
• 42:33 When recovering from losing a loved one

Guest Bio:

Laurie Singer is a licensed marriage and family therapist, board-certified in applied behavior analysis, who leads the Camarillo, CA-based Laurie Singer Behavioral Sciences, Inc.

Motivated by her own personal tragedy, she's devoted her life to the field of mental health with a clear vision in mind: to create a team approach for helping individuals resolve behavioral and other mental health issues by applying a unique combination of behavioral and cognitive behavioral therapies.

Her first book, released in April, 2021, is titled "You're Not Crazy: Living with Anxiety, Obsessions and Fetishes." Using case studies from her successful practice, delivered in a digestible, narrative format and including worksheets designed for the individual to take control of their lives, the book's goal is to help those who suffer deeply from anxiety and mental health concerns. Particularly those which have been exacerbated by the devastating pandemic.

She earned her post-graduate certification in Applied Behavioral Analysis from Kaplan University. She began her college studies at Oxnard College and at UCLA, and completed her undergraduate degree at UCSB. She received her masters from Cal State Northridge in Educational Psychology and proceeded to earn a license in Marriage and Family Therapy. Laurie has been a practicing Behavioral Specialist since 1995 and in private practice since 2004.

Since losing her two-year-old son Jacob Singer to cancer in 1987, she has coordinated an annual fun run and fundraiser (Jacob's Run) in support of Children's Hospital Los Angeles's Child Life Program, which provides playrooms and support for patients and their families. Laurie is also an endurance athlete, having made running 100-mile races nearly routine and completing 28 ultra-marathons of 31 miles or longer. She's a 3-time Ironman competitor, a designation that requires swimming 2.4 miles, biking 112-miles and running a full 26.2-mile marathon in one day. In 2017 she was recognized for her accomplishments as an inductee into the Ventura County Sports Hall of Fame.

Did you miss us?

We sure missed you! Welcome back to another episode of Warriors Unmasked, after a few months' break, we are glad to be here back on the podcast with you. In the episodes to come we will let you in our time away from the mic, what we have learned and how we have been growing.

However, in this episode, we wanted to get right back into the action and bring you the most valuable content we could. That's why we are joined by the incredible Dr. Fred Moss! Dr. Fred is a doctor like none other. Not only is he passionate about mental health and bringing solutions to the modern health world, but he also has a heart for people and wants to help all of us succeed from the inside out.

How does he do that you ask? To put it simply, he helps people live in peace by being their authentic selves. We believe his life's work is something we all should be learning from!

The journey to authenticity isn't always the easiest or the fastest path…but it's always worth it. In this episode, you will learn why it's not only important to your mental state to live authentically, but why it's critical for the next generations' medical rights and personal freedoms.

Hit play to hear Dr. Fred's journey from 25+ years of hospital work, to becoming a Holistic Physician, Restorative Coach, Psychiatrist, Podcaster and Father. You'll also hear how he went from being born a leader and a communicator led him to "trying to fit in" which helped him to really learn how to live as his authentic self and the true power of healing through communication.

We cover a lot of different subjects and topics today! If one of them sticks out to you and you need a safe place to talk or get your questions answered, reach out to all of us via the links below. We would love to hear from you and serve you along your way to living authentically!

More Of What's Inside:

• What life was like growing up for Dr. Fred
• How we all met and connected
• The danger of staying quiet
• You can be funny and serious at the same time
• Why Dr. Fred left traditional hospital treatment
• When Dr. Fred lost his first love
• It's okay to make a mistake, don't be so hard on yourself!
• The misleading claims some medications make
• Mental health diagnoses around the world
• How to live more authentically
• A look into our journey to being healed and whole
• And much more!

GUEST LINKS:

• https://www.linkedin.com/in/drfredmoss
• https://www.linkedin.com/company/dr-fred
• About Dr. Moss - V2 — Welcome to Humanity™ with Dr. Fred
• Welcome To Humanity Podcast with Dr. Fred Moss — Welcome to Humanity™ with Dr. Fred
• https://www.fredmossmd.com
• True Voice Podcasting
• Twitter: drfredmoss
• A 30-Minute consultation call with Dr. Fred, this call usually costs $200 but we would like to offer it to your audience for free. Here is the link: True Voice Podcasting with Dr. Fred
• They can also join our FB group True Voice Community (facebook.com)
• Global Madness: What Must Happen To Unite? — Welcome to Humanity™ with Dr. Fred Here is the link: Global Madness: What Must Happen To Unite? — Welcome to Humanity™ with Dr. Fred

LINKS:

• malarchuk.com/book
• malarchuk.com
• www.thecompassionateconnection.com
• www.warriorsunmasked.com
• Follow us on Instagram
• Like us on Facebook
• Subscribe To Our YouTube
• My Community Contact

Episode Minute By Minute:

• 0:02 A look into today's episode
• 1:28 Thank you to today's sponsors
• 4:26 Why today's conversation is unique to
• 10:34 How Dr. Fred avoided being a "nerd"
• 15:04 How to become and live more authentically
• 19:07 Dr. Fred's advice on how to become bad-ass
• 23:17 What happened in 1987 that changed everything
• 30:55 The truth about some medications
• 40:00 The importance of sharing your voice
• 51:54 Can you start bringing your A-game to your life?
• 1:00:00 Being your authentic self is a minute-by-minute task

Welcome back to another episode of Warriors Unmasked! This is episode 75 and today you'll be hosted by myself, Chuck Thuss, and our incredible guest, Rob Swymer. Clint had to skip today's recording because he is out saving the world! (Per usual) If you have heard the story behind how Clint and I first became friends, you may remember how our connection was created quickly. Within a matter of moments over a simple phone call, we both knew we found a friend for life.

If you have ever experienced that level of instant connection, you know that those moments seem to only happen a few times in a lifetime. That's why I am particularly excited to share this conversation with you today. Hit play to meet the one and only Rob Swymer and you will understand why I had a similar connection! Rob is a bestselling author, certified life coach and speaker, and mental health advocate. During our time together, Rob takes us into his journey from growing up in Boston and having an active and wonderful childhood where his only focus was fitting in and being liked, all the way to the fateful day that changed everything for Rob and made him realize what stuff matters in life.

Rob married his first wife, Bonnie, at the age of 21 during the summer of his college junior year. Together, they had three children. In 1994, Rob and Bonnie moved from Boston and headed to Atlanta, where they raised their children and built a great life together. In 2013, Rob lost Bonnie to a massive brain aneurysm. However, he learned the adversity in his life had given him the strength to endure the loss of a loved one. These tragic events are what led Rob to choose Faith over fear and why he is now leading a servant-driven life.

Hear the powerful mindset shifts, hard truths he had to expect, the exact steps he took to move from devastation to empowerment, and so much more. This power-packed episode perfectly displays how Rob leads with empathy and applies the lessons learned from his adversity to help others build resilience and thrive, not only in business but also in their personal lives.

You'll also learn how Rob found healing after the death of his wife, how he was blessed to find love again and is now married to his Bride Melissa and how his life all worked out for the good. This episode will leave you with the hope and encouragement you need to face even the toughest days. For more free resources and to connect with us, check out the list below!

Always in your corner,

-

Chuck and Clint

More Of What's Inside:

• What's Inside Rob's best selling book
• Why you should live like a DOG
• You decide how you respond
• Making daily choices to live healthily
• Healing is a wave you have to ride
• The human connect crisis
• Life after love lost
• Learning to love again
• Choosing to be a leader
• And much more!

GUEST LINKS:

• Website: RobSwymer.com
• Instagram: @robswymer

LINKS:

• malarchuk.com/book
• malarchuk.com
• www.thecompassionateconnection.com
• www.warriorsunmasked.com
• Follow us on Instagram
• Like us on Facebook
• Subscribe To Our YouTube
• My Community Contact

Episode Minute By Minute:

• 0:02 A look into today's episode
• 1:38 Thank you to today's sponsors
• 5:31 What childhood was like for Rob
• 10:15 How Rob got into college despite the odds
• 16:04 When Rob lost the love of his life
• 20:38 The real mission behind Rob's book
• 36:29 The power of true serenading
• 40:15 How to overcome and start thriving
• 46:17 Giving yourself the permission to live again
• 51:39 How to start enjoying life even in the small things
• 57:31 What Rob wants every listener to hear today

You can read a thousand books about planes and never know how to be a pilot. You could see every photo and video from every angle of an amusement park and never know what it's like on the big drop down the roller coaster. You can thumb through the best cookbooks from every nation and never know what their signature dishes taste like. The point is, that there are some things that require first-hand experience if you want to have authority on the matter. That's why today's guest is so special!

Welcome back to another episode of Warriors Unmasked! Today we sit down with author, software developer, blogger, and mental health advocate, Mr. Brian Sachetta. We'll take a deep dive into his journey from growing up in an affluent family and realizing that anxiety and depression were just something he would grow up with until he was in high school/college and realized it was time to reach out for help.

When it comes to bad mental health, Brian has been there, done that, and worn the t-shirt. (Literally, check out his cool brand t-shirt on our social media post about this episode! Links below.) Fast forward to today, and you will find Brian living happy, healthy, and free from the struggles that used to hold him back. This transformational journey is what put him on the path to helping others "Get Out of Your Head" and overcome various forms of mental illness through his writings and sharing his personal experience.

His first book aptly named "Get Out of Your Head: A Toolkit for Living with and Overcoming Anxiety," was released in 2018 and he has been hard at work ever since. Listen in to hear the back story behind this book and how he has expanded into blogging and other resources. Throughout his works, he recounts his past struggles with them due to not having the right information at his disposal. That's why he's so passionate about using his skills to influence the lives of others; he wants to help as many of his followers as possible avoid such a fate.

This is a powerful episode for anyone who is currently struggling with anxiety or anyone who is looking for new ways to improve their daily self-care routine. This conversation and the resources Brian shares today are the type of content that can save a life. While you listen to the show, if anyone comes to your mind who may need to hear it, we humbling and urgently ask you to follow that feeling and share this episode with them. You never how much they may need it!

Always in your corner,

-

Chuck and Clint

PS: If you have a story that could help others, we hope this episode gives you the courage to start sharing. Your journey matters!

More Of What's Inside:

• Is this normal? How to identify your emotions
• The moment Brian knew something was wrong
• How to get out of your own head
• Practical tips on managing your anxiety
• Why it's important to know your limits
• Communication skills we can all learn
• Everything gets better one day at a time
• What to say to others who are struggling
• And much more!

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Episode Minute By Minute:

• 1:28 Thank you to today's sponsors
• 2:34 Get to know Brian Sachetta
• 6:00 How to know if what you are feeling is normal
• 16:30 How Chuck stays ahead of his anxiety
• 18:48 Why sleep is critical for mental health
• 23:48 Why we all need to know our limits
• 30:55 The moment of rejection that ended in self-empowerment
• 34:53 How Brian manages his mental health
• 37:41 A look into Brian's two books and blog
• 51:19 Things Brian wants everyone to remember

There are some heroes that protect people physically and save their life. There are other heroes that protect people mentally and save their life. However, there are some heroes that are so great, they protect people both physically and mentally. Today's guest is one of those select few!

Welcome to episode 73 of Warriors Unmasked! Today we sit down with veteran, guitar player, and mental health advocate, Chief Master Sergeant Dean L. Unger. Chief Unger was raised in Shawano, Wisconsin, where he graduated from high school in 1991. After being raised in an unsafe environment, from a broken home to a blended family, he knew that after graduating he had a chance to escape. This need to escape was the driving force behind why he enlisted in the Air Force. Hit play to hear how this decision led him to a life of service and honor to many!

You'll also hear what 30 years of service and over 15+ deployments taught Dean about life and managing your mental health. The action he has seen on the battlefield is nothing short of incredible. His heroism in the Air Force even resulted in him becoming a recipient of a Purple Heart, which is one of the most prestigious honors someone in the armed forces could have.

However, what is truly remarkable about Chief Master Sergeant Dean L. Unger, is his true love for people. After the rollercoaster of military life, he has now focused his attention on helping other military men, women, and families find the courage and strength to speak up and say, "I am not okay." This type of leadership and giving others permission to speak up is what this show is all about!

We hope that you love this episode as much as we did. From the bottom of our hearts, we want to give a special thank you to Sergeant Dean and to all of our veterans listening today. Your story, your journey, and your struggles were not for nothing…you've given us our freedoms and so much more.

If you're struggling with PTSD, TBI, Anxiety, or anything in between, we want to be there for you. Reach out to us and find more resources that could help you on your journey below!

More Of What's Inside:

• First-hand accounts of the Iraq War
• Growing up in a rocky house
• The feeling of needing to escape
• What it was like in combat
• The day that changed Dean's life forever
• Life with a traumatic brain injury
• How Dean is using his past to help people
• The best advice anyone could hear today
• Practical examples of staying committed
• What it's like working with Navy Seals
• And much more!

GUEST LINKS:

• Website: https://opvetnow.org/

LINKS:

• malarchuk.com/book
• malarchuk.com
• www.thecompassionateconnection.com
• www.warriorsunmasked.com
• Follow us on Instagram
• Like us on Facebook
• Subscribe To Our YouTube
• My Community Contact

Episode Minute By Minute:

• 0:02 What to expect today
• 1:39 Thank you to today's sponsor
• 3:07 Get to know Sergeant Dean
• 7:10 Why Sergeant Dean felt the need to protect himself growing up
• 25:16 The fateful day in 2004 that changed everything
• 30:43 Sergeant Dean's time in a safe house
• 37:05 The power of humor in healing
• 40:21 Life after 15+ deployments
• 44:22 When Sergeant Dean left the Air Force
• 48:36 When Dean knew there was a serious problem
• 55:08 How Dean's past lead him to massive impact
• 1:05:18 How to connect more with Dean and final thoughts