Wild Strength Podcast

Whitney sits down with 16-year old Diego Otero, who founded MainBeam Addiction at just 9 years old! Diego started MainBeam Addiction to inspire youth to engage in hunting and outdoor activities. Diego talks about all of the hunts he has been on since getting his hunters education certification at 8 and how he balances school, hunting, and running a business. 

Join Whitney in the first solo episode of the Wild Strength podcast where she goes over the 2024 hunting season, a look into the 2025 season, a new podcast update, and answers questions from her Instagram story.  

Jon Fischer shares his journey to running ultra marathons and highlights the role of ultra running in his personal development and the accountability required for growth. Jon also talks about being a SERE specialist in the Air Force and discusses the challenges he faced during training, the importance of resilience, and how he learned to embrace discomfort. The conversation delves into the significance of mindset, self-compassion, and the balance between helping others and taking care of oneself.

In this episode of the Wild Strength Podcast, I sit down with Drew Miles-- the founder of Tricer Tripods. Drew shares his journey from a challenging upbringing to becoming a successful entrepreneur in the hunting industry.

He emphasizes the importance of hard work, experience over formal education, and the role of faith in his life and business. The conversation explores themes of breaking generational cycles, the significance of authenticity in business, and the learning curve associated with both hunting and entrepreneurship. Drew's story serves as an inspiration for those looking to pursue their passions and make a difference in their lives and the lives of others.

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In this episode of the Wild Strength podcast, Whitney sits down with Ryan Padgett, an Air Force veteran and current law enforcement chaplain. Ryan helps lead a nonprofit (Bold Face Fly Fishing) focused on helping military personnel and first responders through fly fishing.

In this episode of the Wild Strength Podcast, Whitney and Brian discuss their hunting experiences, focusing on the transition from whitetail to elk hunting. They explore the importance of understanding wind and thermals, the need for patience and strategy in elk hunting, and the impact of hunting media on perceptions of the sport.

In this episode, Armando Martinez, creator of The Bow Hitch, talks about how he grew up hunting and shares his journey from being a firefighter to starting his own business: Simply Savage Solutions. We touch on the importance of starting small and learning the basics in hunting, just like in any other field and talk about the value of surrounding yourself with experienced hunters and learning from them.

In this conversation, Kerri McAllister, a retired Green Beret, discusses his experience with the Tactical Human Optimization and Rapid Rehabilitation and Reconditioning (THOR3) program and how it helped him prolong his military career and improve his overall health. He highlights the importance of the holistic approach to health and performance, including strength training, nutrition, physical therapy, and sports psychology. Kerri also shares his transition from military life to becoming a professional adventurer, with a focus on hunting and outdoor activities.

In this week's episode, Joe Miles discusses his passion for chasing whitetails with a bow and shares his experiences hunting whitetail deer in different parts of the country. This passion for chasing whitetail led Joe to creating and founding Asio Gear, a camouflage line specifically for hunting in the whitetail woods. We talk about the importance of camo patterns that blend well with the environment and clothing materials that allow for stealthy movement. Joe also shares stories and experiences hunting in Africa and all over the world.

In this episode I sit down with Zach Hanson, an adult onset hunter and avid trapper, to discuss the benefits of trapping, the challenges it presents, and its role in conservation. Zach also dives into how trapping can enhance hunting skills and provide a deeper understanding of animal behavior. He highlights various aspects of trapping, including live trapping, trapping regulations, ethics, and the challenges of trapping on public land.

We wrap up emphasizing the conservation aspect of trapping and the importance of teaching future generations about trapping and the outdoors. Wild Strength, to Zach, means spending time in the wilderness and building the physical and mental strength needed to overcome the challenges of hunting, trapping, and fishing.