Unarmored Talk
By Mario P. Fields - Sergeant Major (Ret.)
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Unarmored Talk is a podcast where people feel safe to remove their armor through real conversations that strengthen how we think and respond to life—reaching listeners worldwide while supporting community impact through Still Serving, Inc.
Hosted by Sgt. Maj. (Ret.) Mario P. Fields, the show dives into honest stories, raw emotions, and practical insights that help you grow mentally stronger through authenticity and openness.
Stay unarmored, stay authentic, and stay mentally fit. And as always — I’m praying for you all. God bless.
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The Hard Part of Leaving the Military No One Talks About: REJECTION! | Ep. 189
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Sep 27, 2026 |
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When One of Your Greatest Strengths Costs You | Ep. 188
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Sep 13, 2026 |
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Are You Being Bullied at Work and Don’t Even Know It? | Ep. 187
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Aug 30, 2026 |
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When the Leader Is the Problem: The Courage to Change. | Ep. 186
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Aug 16, 2026 |
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Laughing and Crying as a U.S. Marine | Adam Walker | Ep. 185
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Aug 02, 2026 |
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Have You Been So Busy Taking Care of Everyone Else That You Forgot About Yourself? | Ep. 184
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Jul 19, 2026 |
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What Happened to This Army Veteran After the Car Accident? | Ep. 183
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Jul 06, 2026 |
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Why Leaders Fail: A Sergeant's Major 5 Rules | Ep. 182
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May 19, 2026 |
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The Hardest Question Veterans Face: Who Are You? | Ep. 181
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May 04, 2026 |
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If They Push Back, You Might Be On The Right Path | Ep. 180
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Apr 07, 2026 |
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Veterans Facing Cancer With Love And Backup | Ep. 179
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Apr 06, 2026 |
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U.S. Army Pilot on Success, Regret, and Purpose
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Apr 02, 2026 |
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Why This Marine Corps Veteran Chose People Over Profit
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Mar 24, 2026 |
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One Person Changed His Life…FOREVER!
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Mar 15, 2026 |
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One DUI. Two Injured Teens. A Journey to Redemption | Beth Abbott
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Mar 01, 2026 |
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Every Fall I Deal With SAD — Here’s How I Stay Mentally Steady
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Feb 24, 2026 |
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Who Are You When the Plan Ends?
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Feb 17, 2026 |
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Wondering What You’re Actually Worth at Work? Here’s How to Find Out
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Feb 10, 2026 |
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You Reach the Top—and Have to Start Over?
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Feb 03, 2026 |
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3 Pro Tips to Mentally Prepare for the Week Ahead
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Jan 26, 2026 |
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You’re Not Behind—Your Nervous System Is Doing Its Job
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Jan 20, 2026 |
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When Your Boss Is the Problem: A Leader’s Journey
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Jan 13, 2026 |
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Clearer Thinking. Better Sleep. A Smarter Path for Veterans and Professionals
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Jan 06, 2026 |
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From Korean Hikes to Passing the Bar: Legacy Over Ego
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Dec 09, 2025 |
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He Lost Sight and Hearing… Yet Found a Mission
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Nov 25, 2025 |
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He Went from Barefoot to Marine Elite: What a Journey!
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Nov 21, 2025 |
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Five Mistakes To Avoid With Multiple Job Offers
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Nov 20, 2025 |
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When the Medals, Rank, and Spotlight can’t Hide the Pain
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Nov 07, 2025 |
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Why Great Leaders Don’t Push Harder — They Connect Deeper
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Oct 29, 2025 |
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From Surviving to Thriving - What's Next After 50?
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Oct 24, 2025 |
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3 Tips on How Self-Awareness Makes You a Stronger Hire
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Oct 21, 2025 |
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What Happens When A Nation Forgets Its Veterans?
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Oct 19, 2025 |
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From Surviving to Thriving: How to Find Purpose at Any Age
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Oct 16, 2025 |
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Thinking About Quitting Your Job or Know Someone who is? Listen to This First.
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Oct 15, 2025 |
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The 55-38-7 Rule - What Your Body Language Says About You!
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Oct 15, 2025 |
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A blast didn’t end his life—it began his purpose
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Oct 12, 2025 |
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Pro Tips: From Uniform to Interview 💼
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Oct 10, 2025 |
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Faith Over Identity: A U.S. Marines' Path from War to Worship
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Oct 06, 2025 |
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Get Paid What You’re Worth 💰 | Negotiating After Service
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Sep 30, 2025 |
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From Sickness to PTSD: The Surprising Key to Healing
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Sep 29, 2025 |
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When an Army Squad Leader Trades his Rifle for a Business Plan
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Sep 23, 2025 |
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Pro Tips: What SEO Really Means for Service Members & Veterans
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Sep 22, 2025 |
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Pro Tips: Building Your Personal Brand Online for Service Members & Veterans
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Sep 21, 2025 |
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Who am I without my uniform? Finding Identity After the Military
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Sep 16, 2025 |
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Are YOU Breathing in the RED ZONE or the GREEN ZONE? | PTSD, Stress & Healing
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Sep 03, 2025 |
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Breaking the PTSD Narrative: One Breath at a Time? (Ep. 2 of 6)
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Aug 24, 2025 |
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Beyond the Uniform: Transition with Purpose, Build a Meaningful Life
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Aug 17, 2025 |
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Turning “Sink or Swim” Moments into Life SKILLS
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Aug 11, 2025 |
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Breaking the PTSD Narrative: A New Path to Healing (Ep. 1 of 6)
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Aug 11, 2025 |
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Saving Students’ Lives? Yes. Here’s How.
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Aug 04, 2025 |
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Why Walking Away Isn’t the Same as Giving Up - Sean Frost
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Jun 30, 2025 |
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Beyond Talent: A Father, A Son, and an Unbreakable Legacy
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Feb 16, 2025 |
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How My Guest Found Meaning and Purpose After Military Service
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Jan 16, 2025 |
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Mario & Nicole’s Holiday Reflections - UNARMORED
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Dec 24, 2024 |
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Are You Living Intentionally or Just Going Through the Motions?
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Dec 21, 2024 |
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From Sergeant Major to Entrepreneur: The Bar Book Mobile App
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Dec 02, 2024 |
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Surviving Sibling Loss: Grieving an Army Medic Brother Lost in Combat
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Nov 03, 2024 |
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Embracing Neurodiversity as a Strength
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Oct 20, 2024 |
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🎉 4 Years of Unarmored Talk Podcast! 🎉
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Oct 08, 2024 |
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Marine Veteran Battles Cancer with Wife
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Oct 06, 2024 |
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Colonel (Ret.) Mark Shuster’s Journey Through Post-Military Struggles
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Sep 16, 2024 |
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When the Decision Comes: Choosing Between Military Duty and Family
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Sep 08, 2024 |
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From Troubled Marine to Motivational Speaker
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Aug 18, 2024 |
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From Classroom to 2024 District Court Judge Candidate
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Jul 21, 2024 |
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The Future of Podcasting: AI as Your Digital Companion
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Jul 17, 2024 |
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Part 2: From War-Torn Vietnam to Decorated Marine
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Jul 14, 2024 |
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From War-Torn Vietnam to Decorated Marine: Part 1
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Jul 07, 2024 |
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Marine Corps Veteran Reveals Why Money Isn't Everything
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Jun 17, 2024 |
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Podcast Discussion with ChatGPT-4o: The Military Veteran Brand
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May 19, 2024 |
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I Met My Boss to Resign and the Unthinkable Occurred!
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May 03, 2024 |
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Struggling with an Addiction? This Marine's Story of Triumph may HELP!
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Apr 22, 2024 |
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Forgiveness Changed Me FOREVER: A Journey of Healing and Growth
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Apr 19, 2024 |
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Embracing Courage: First Sergeant Beth Abbott's Journey
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Apr 18, 2024 |
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Everyday Realities of Teaching High School Students: Daniel Flint
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Apr 15, 2024 |
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From the U.S. Army to Entrepreneurship: The Journey of Nike Roach
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Apr 05, 2024 |
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A Sergeant Major Unveils His Jaw-Dropping Life's Journey
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Apr 02, 2024 |
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Whoa! Rejected From the U.S. Navy: What's Next?
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Mar 25, 2024 |
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NFL Hero to Zero: A Heartbreaking Episode You Need to See!
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Mar 22, 2024 |
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We Heard of Stress but Peri-menopause?
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Mar 18, 2024 |
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From a Military Family to 7-Time Award-Winning Filmmaker
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Mar 10, 2024 |
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Doctor, are you SERIOUS? Leyna’s POWERFUL Story
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Mar 08, 2024 |
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From Marine Colonel to Advocate for Justice: Tim Dunn
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Mar 04, 2024 |
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From 35 Years in the U.S. Marine Corps to Civilian Life
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Feb 26, 2024 |
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Years of Adversity and Doubt: The Moment Everything Changed
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Feb 12, 2024 |
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Overcoming Promotion Stressors: Insights from U.S. Army Vet. Michael Harris
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Jan 29, 2024 |
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Chaplains Face Adversity Too!
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Jan 15, 2024 |
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Special Episode #1: The Moment I Started Saying “I’m Sorry.”
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Jan 04, 2024 |
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2023 Holiday Humor & Message
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Dec 22, 2023 |
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Fighting to Stay Alive: Stage IV Kidney Failure - The Michael White Story
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Dec 11, 2023 |
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A U.S. Marine and YouTube Success: An Interview with Joey Nguyen
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Dec 04, 2023 |
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From U.S. Military Academy West Point to Creating Jobs in America through Authentic Apparel
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Nov 11, 2023 |
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From the Marine Corps to Civilian Life: Ellis Craig's Inspiring Journey
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Nov 10, 2023 |
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A Former Green Beret's Journey: From Heartbreak to Healing
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Nov 05, 2023 |
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"Simulated Realities" - Book Release Interview on Generative AI with Dr. Jerry Washington
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Oct 30, 2023 |
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My Unexpected Battlefield: Caregiving for Hundreds of Sick Patients
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Oct 22, 2023 |
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Cheers to Three Fantastic Years!
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Oct 08, 2023 |
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Change Your Mindset, Transform Your Life: Raul T. Pereyra's Journey
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Oct 05, 2023 |
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EXCLUSIVE - The 'Full Metal Jacket' Documentary: Behind the Scenes
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Sep 29, 2023 |
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A Former Naval Officer's Battle and Triumph: Bipolar Disorder
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Sep 20, 2023 |
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Paying Tribute to our Fallen HEROES: Rafterman from Full Metal Jacket
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Sep 12, 2023 |
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Becoming an Author: Lessons from Rod Bourn's Journey
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Sep 10, 2023 |
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Devastating Combat Injuries Didn't Stop this Marine from LEADING
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Aug 30, 2023 |
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Hitting the 'Restart Button' after 30 Years of Marriage: The Journey
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Aug 21, 2023 |
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From the U.S. Marine Corps to Real Estate Agent: Resilience Through Crisis
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Aug 15, 2023 |
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Shared Vision: How Joshua and Bree Cox Sustain Their Business Relationship
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Aug 05, 2023 |
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From Military Officer, Military Spouse to Music Student: A Leap of Faith
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Jul 23, 2023 |
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Boosting or Losing Credibility: Profile Pictures Matter
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Jul 09, 2023 |
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From Toxic Love to Empowered Joy: Natasha Durkins' Story
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Jun 25, 2023 |
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Suicide was not the Solution for Dr. Jennifer Stelter: Her Amazing Journey
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Jun 11, 2023 |
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From Tragedy to the UNTHINKABLE: Mary's Bridge
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May 28, 2023 |
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False Accusations Changed My Life: Forever
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May 14, 2023 |
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My Military Career Was My Identity.....Until It Ended!
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Apr 28, 2023 |
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My Disturbing Childhood Behaviors: The Terrifying Truth
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Apr 14, 2023 |
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How a Marine Recruiter's Question Changed My Life
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Mar 31, 2023 |
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Not True: Senior Officers Don’t Transition Easier
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Mar 15, 2023 |
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Whoa! They Were Preparing THIS to Happen to Me
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Mar 02, 2023 |
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The MARINES: Two Kids & One Proud Mother
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Feb 16, 2023 |
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IRONMAN: One of the first-ever athletes to finish
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Jan 20, 2023 |
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The Hidden Truths About a Broken Childhood
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Jan 06, 2023 |
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2022 Happy Holidays Message
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Dec 23, 2022 |
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I SURVIVED SEPSIS And Lived to Tell the Story
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Dec 02, 2022 |
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The Marine Corps prepared Me for crisis moments in business
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Nov 04, 2022 |
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A MUST-HAVE CONVERSATION: Planning for Your Death
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Oct 21, 2022 |
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EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Kevyn Major Howard - Rafterman from Full Metal Jacket
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Oct 07, 2022 |
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From U.S. Marine Scout Snipers to Civilian Life: A Success Story
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Sep 28, 2022 |
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How I Overcame Two Sexual Assaults: The Difficult Journey
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Sep 15, 2022 |
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Events That Forever Changed Me - "Relentless Courage"
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Sep 01, 2022 |
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I Almost Died Several Times: Watch Out for Nails
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Aug 17, 2022 |
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How I Used Adversity to Create Opportunities
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Aug 01, 2022 |
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"Nothing could've prepared me for this"
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Jul 21, 2022 |
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A Marine's True Life Story: "Felon" on Netflix
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Jul 07, 2022 |
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Shocking News: "You're Going to be Discharged From the Marine Corps"
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Jun 23, 2022 |
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Veteran Turns Grief Into Something Positive
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Jun 09, 2022 |
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I Escaped Kyiv, Ukraine: Why Relationships Matter
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May 26, 2022 |
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How I Found Purpose Through Pain: Brainspotting Therapy
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May 12, 2022 |
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From the Marine Corps to NASCAR
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Apr 28, 2022 |
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"Dad Picked My Husband' - A Tale of Choice and Fate
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Apr 14, 2022 |
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Our Son Left College for the Marines: Our Reaction
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Mar 31, 2022 |
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Wrong Place, Wrong Time, Right Decision: Owning My Past
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Mar 18, 2022 |
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Leadership Through the Eyes of a Corporal
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Mar 03, 2022 |
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Serving Boldly With Blindness in the U.S. Marine Corps
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Feb 17, 2022 |
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How I Overcame a Life-threatening Eating Disorder: Bulimia
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Feb 04, 2022 |
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From Active Duty Marine to Civilian Life: The Struggles
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Jan 21, 2022 |
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Mom and Unborn Child Left to Die: The Miracle
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Jan 07, 2022 |
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2021 Holiday Message
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Dec 21, 2021 |
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Recon Marine: One of My Toughest Challenges
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Dec 10, 2021 |
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My 8 Year Old Son Died Unexpectedly: How it Affected Me
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Nov 19, 2021 |
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14 Died During Exercise Purple Star: A Marine Reflects
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Oct 22, 2021 |
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Happy One Year Anniversary
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Oct 08, 2021 |
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A Botched Surgery Changed Our Faith: Forever
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Sep 20, 2021 |
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Living Without Purpose Until One Day
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Aug 23, 2021 |
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My Challenge: I Did Not Believe My Leaders Cared
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Aug 09, 2021 |
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Diagnosed with Cancer Twice: How it Changed Me
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Jun 27, 2021 |
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Scleroderma: The Reality of Living with it
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Jun 17, 2021 |
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My Challenge: Watching My Hero Slowly Die
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Jun 13, 2021 |
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Feeling Guilty Because I Survived
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Jun 06, 2021 |
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My Kindergarten Teacher Called Me Dumb: The Affects
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May 30, 2021 |
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Homeless at the Age of 9: How it Happened
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May 22, 2021 |
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How to Overcome Feeling Defeated: My NFL Experience
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May 16, 2021 |
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How PTSD Changed Me
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May 09, 2021 |
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Being a Bisexual Black Male: The Challenges
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May 02, 2021 |
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Rejected From West Point: The Impact
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Apr 25, 2021 |
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My Challenge: Get Hired in 90 Days or Go Home
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Apr 18, 2021 |
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Don't Make This Mistake
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Apr 11, 2021 |
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From the Infantry to KTBS-TV
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Apr 04, 2021 |
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How I Became an Amputee
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Mar 28, 2021 |
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Resiliency Saved Me From Adversities: The Journey
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Mar 07, 2021 |
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My Challenge: My Mother Had About Six Months to Live
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Feb 28, 2021 |
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I Don't Speak This Way By Choice
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Feb 21, 2021 |
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The MMA Fight That Almost Killed Me: The Outcome
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Feb 13, 2021 |
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My Ego Caused Me to Fail: Out of the US Naval Academy
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Feb 07, 2021 |
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You Discovered You're Being Poisoned: By Your Spouse
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Jan 31, 2021 |
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Relearning How to Talk and Walk at 47: The Reason
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Jan 24, 2021 |
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He Pointed a Gun at My Head: The Outcome
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Jan 17, 2021 |
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Surviving the Holocaust as a Child
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Jan 10, 2021 |
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My Struggles: Alcohol, Thought Process and More
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Jan 02, 2021 |
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Surviving the Loss of a Child
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Dec 28, 2020 |
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From the Naval Academy to NASCAR
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Dec 23, 2020 |
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Diagnosed with Stage IV (4) Cancer on My 21st Wedding Anniversary
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Dec 16, 2020 |
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Marriage and PTSD: My Toughest Challenge as a Wife
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Dec 09, 2020 |
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Returning Home From Combat: The Transition was not Easy
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Dec 03, 2020 |
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The Challenges of Failing to Get Promoted: Twice
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Nov 26, 2020 |
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Congestive Heart Failure While Serving as a Drill Instructor
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Nov 19, 2020 |
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Overcoming the Fear to Pursue My Purpose
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Nov 12, 2020 |
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First Major Challenge: Divorce
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Nov 05, 2020 |
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A Day I Would Never Forget | Ep. 4
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Oct 29, 2020 |
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The Diagnosis: You're Going Blind | Ep. 3
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Oct 21, 2020 |
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A Personal Challenge with COVID-19 | Ep. 2
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Oct 15, 2020 |
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Unarmored Talk Introduction Trailer | Ep. 1
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Oct 08, 2020 |