Episodes

  • PBC: 078 - Feeding your Spirit

    PBC: 078 - Feeding your Spirit
    Jun 5 2024
    The spirit leads the heart, not the heart leading the spirit. This is a common battle for us all. A battle between mind, body and spirit. It can cause unhealthy thoughts, joy, heartbreak, gratefulness, or even physical expressions, such as fighting or hugging. In this weeks episode, Mike and Melon open up with a in-depth review of their own lives since the last episode. From moving across the world to recovering from physical injury, to developing a plan of action for the next chapter in life. They discuss what they feed their spirit, the emotions they feel consistently, and the actions that result on their path to achieving their goals. What matters most is what we feed our spirit throughout our trials and developments. The spirit leads the heart: -> The heart feels the emotion: -> The emotions lead to action/will: The question is, “What are you feeding your spirit?” It may be why you feel the way you do, or define the actions you are taking. What do you think about this battle? How has it hurt you at times? How has it helped you succeed at times? Goals for 2024: -100 Ratings on Apple Podcasts -50 Written reviews on Apple Podcasts -500 followers on FB, IG & YouTube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    58 mins
  • PBC: 077 - Actionable pathways for Change

    PBC: 077 - Actionable pathways for Change
    May 2 2024
    “If you do not change direction, you may end up where you are heading.” - Lao Tzu “Your life does not get better by chance. It gets better by change.” - Jim Rohn Change often has a bad reputation. We fear the unknown, and change carries some aspect of the unknown. But if we don’t change, we cannot adapt ourselves to a changing world- we will remain static and stuck. Both your hosts are in the midst of major life upheavals and changes. Join them as they discuss strategies to both improve the motivation to act when change is necessary, and frameworks that they have used in both military and personal settings. They both have extensive experience with implementing successful change processes, and with teaching them to pilots and Special Forces operators. A true test of an effective process is one that can be used with professional military and aviation colleagues, and work just as effectively with your family. You will hear examples of how to build motivation to take the first step, and they will cover COL John Boyd’s OODA Loop, and the alternate CSIM models. OODA Loop: Observe Orentiate Decide Act CSIM: Current State Solutions Implementation Manage Goals for 2024: -100 Ratings on Apple Podcasts -50 Written reviews on Apple Podcasts -500 followers on FB, IG & YouTube #PBC #PushingBackChaos #HMG #HeroesMediaGrp #Veterans #change #OODA #CSIM #adapt #motivate PushingBackChaos@gmail.com We’ve created a Link Tree with easy click links to all major podcast players: https://linktr.ee/pushingbackchaos?fbclid=PAAaZykcT6ZW50mWbcnrSm1BnZyAKkF-_v2chG9bjPWzkBowtb9fwuhtV_hyQ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 1 min
  • PBC: 076 - Air Cover and “Overwatch” w/ SGT Allen Weddington Jr.

    PBC: 076 - Air Cover and “Overwatch” w/ SGT Allen Weddington Jr.
    Apr 25 2024
    This week, Mike welcomes a surprise guest., SGT Allen Weddington. A friend and teammate who he hasn't seen since his Afghanistan employment in 2012! In this episode, you’ll hear some shared stories from their time together in Afghanistan. Conversations about engagements, creating a family environment, to losing teammates in combat. The main focus of this discussion is what happens after it’s all over. What is our purpose? What is our identity? What do we do now? How do I deal with the wounds that no one can see? Allen shares everything. The struggles, the confusion, the doubt, the thoughts of self-harm, but also the resurrection of his new life and purpose. A truly heartfelt story of overcoming our fears and rebuilding a better life that we could have never imagined. You do not want to miss this episode!! If this resonates with you, or you have an interest in equestrian work or therapy, please feel free to reach out to Allen through us, or visit Old Glory Clydesdales on Facebook!! NEW Goals for 2024: -50 Ratings on Apple Podcasts -25 Written reviews on Apple Podcasts -300 followers on FB, IG, and YouTube! #PBC #PushingBackChaos #Podcast #HMG #HeroesMediaGrp #Veterans #goals #Transition #Military#Hobbies#Operationonceinalifetime #Adversity #StayPositive #Positivity #Struggle #Youcandothis #Priorities #militarytransition #Evolving Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 16 mins
  • PBC, 075 - Gratitude & Integrity: From Failure to success

    PBC, 075 - Gratitude & Integrity: From Failure to success
    Apr 15 2024
    Gratitude unlocks the fullness of life. It turns what we have into enough, and more. It turns denial into acceptance, chaos to order, confusion to clarity. - Melody Beattie Life throws up challenges for all of us. The challenges ARE life. There is no escaping them. How can we work through these and manifest our best selves to create the life we want to live? Mike and Melon are certainly no strangers to life’s big challenges- special forces training, operational deployments, finding love, parenting special needs family members, moving a family around the world… These and many more challenges are part of their lives. In these hardest times, both Mike and Melon have found their way through to being their best selves when they have maintained a state of gratitude. Focusing on the blessings in our lives shifts something for all of us- it has us find the creativity and strength that we need to find solutions. Building integrity- treating your word as your bond- has been the only way to have a foundation to stand on when moving forward in the world. An element of this is restoring integrity when the inevitable breakdowns occur- making things right with the people affected. When we face the big challenges- the times when we are suffering- but we are able to maintain both gratitude and integrity, we access our highest states of capabilities. This will have us move from failure to success when we need it most. Goals for 2024: -100 Ratings on Apple Podcasts -50 Written reviews on Apple Podcasts -500 followers on FB, IG & YouTube #PBC #PushingBackChaos #HMG #HeroesMediaGrp #Veterans #gratitude #integrity #failuretosuccess #authenticity #success PushingBackChaos@gmail.com We’ve created a Link Tree with easy click links to all major podcast players: https://linktr.ee/pushingbackchaos?fbclid=PAAaZykcT6ZW50mWbcnrSm1BnZyAKkF-_v2chG9bjPWzkBowtb9fwuhtV_hyQ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr
  • PBC, Ep: 074 - Transitioning from Life Experience- LTCOL Jimmy Carr (Part 2)

    PBC, Ep: 074 - Transitioning from Life Experience- LTCOL Jimmy Carr (Part 2)
    Mar 14 2024
    After an eye opening and informative part 1, the team welcomes back our special guest, British Army LT Col (Ret.) Jimmy Carr. After an exceptional 22 year military career, as everything else, it was time to move on. Time to transition. Time to change. In this episode, Jimmy, Melon, and Mike discuss the challenges that all veterans will face as they transition back to the private civilian sector. From misperceptions and rumors while still on active duty, to the harsh realities of job hunting & the loss of community and purpose. Its not always what we plan on but it is what we receive. One thing that does separate us veterans from civilians is our community & the willingness to help each other in our times of need. This is one of those examples. We should always be able to lean on & rely on each other as we did in the field, in the fleet, or in the skies above to achieve our life objectives. As the great Winston Churchill said: “Don’t ever give in and don’t ever give up!” Do you know or are you a transitioning veteran? What challenges are there from you/their perspective? How was it handled? What tips would you like to offer? NEW Goals for 2024: -50 Ratings on Apple Podcasts -25 Written reviews on Apple Podcasts -300 followers on FB, IG, and YouTube! #PBC #PushingBackChaos #Podcast #HMG #HeroesMediaGrp #Veterans #goals #Transition #Military#Hobbies#Operationonceinalifetime #Adversity #StayPositive #Positivity #Struggle #Youcandothis #Priorities #militarytransition #Evolving Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 2 mins
  • PBC, Ep: 073 - Leadership through life experience- LTCOL Jimmy Carr (Part 1)

    PBC, Ep: 073 - Leadership through life experience- LTCOL Jimmy Carr (Part 1)
    Mar 7 2024
    Some of us had easy childhoods and happy families. Some of us did not. Some were exposed to serious early childhood trauma and substance abuse- and flirted with our own demons. Not all of us had the discernment and wisdom to change the trajectory our life was on and forge a path of providence. In this amazingly open conversation, you will be joined by Lieutenant Colonel (Retd) Jimmy Carr- veteran of multiple combat tours with his beloved Yorkshire Regiment from his home in the United Kingdom. Jimmy shares the many challenges and life deranging experiences that he faced while growing up in England. He had to deal with serious family trauma and came very close to being overcome by a toxic environment. Jimmy fought through the “imposter syndrome” when he joined the UK’s Royal Military Academy Sandhurst, and learned to base his career on the great regulator of military standards and values. You will hear of Jimmy’s time with the US Army’s 10th Mountain Division, and the growth and development of his integrity based leadership style. He met LT GEN Michael Howard, and never forgot his guidance that: Bad teams turn on each other. Good teams turn to each other. Prepare to be moved by a level of honesty and openness that is hard to find in life- always coupled with a laugh and a joke. Please subscribe, share and review our podcast. Let us know what topics you’d like us to cover- we are getting great suggestions on various social media! Goals for 2024: -100 Ratings on Apple Podcasts -50 Written reviews on Apple Podcasts -500 followers on FB, IG & YouTube #PBC #PushingBackChaos #HMG #HeroesMediaGrp #Veterans #leadership #standards #values #transformation PushingBackChaos@gmail.com We’ve created a Link Tree with easy click links to all major podcast players: https://linktr.ee/pushingbackchaos?fbclid=PAAaZykcT6ZW50mWbcnrSm1BnZyAKkF-_v2chG9bjPWzkBowtb9fwuhtV_hyQ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 10 mins
  • PBC, Ep: 072 - Master of Puppets- Serving Two Masters

    PBC, Ep: 072 - Master of Puppets- Serving Two Masters
    Feb 29 2024
    Have you ever stopped and questioned: “Am I serving two masters? Am I serving the right master? How do I know which one to serve most and why?” Life is extremely busy with endless branches of required action and attentiveness, but what should we focus on every day? How do we know which is most important? Is it possible to serve multiple masters at once? If so, for how long? Join us this week as Mike and Melon discuss the realm of serving multiple masters in life. These can be the faces of money, success, alcohol, drugs, sex, fame, acknowledgment, and religion. How should we organize these? What aspects do we need to acknowledge about each? How do we decide how to pick and continue on in life? Do you struggle with serving multiple masters? How have you addressed this? Have you been more successful or failed more often than not? Would love to hear from you! NEW Goals for 2024: -50 Ratings on Apple Podcasts -25 Written reviews on Apple Podcasts -300 followers on FB, IG, and YouTube! #PBC #PushingBackChaos #Podcast #HMG #HeroesMediaGrp #Veterans #goals #Transition #Military#Hobbies#Operationonceinalifetime #Adversity #StayPositive #Positivity #Struggle #Youcandothis #Priorities #Addiction #TwoMasters #MasterofPuppets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 3 mins
  • PBC, Ep: 071 - The Valkyrie LEO: Women in Policing

    PBC, Ep: 071 - The Valkyrie LEO: Women in Policing
    Feb 22 2024
    This week, Melon and Mike proudly welcome on their special guest, Brenda, a 5 year Virginia Police veteran. As a former immigrant from Argentina turned American citizen, she proudly serves her community in uniform, pushing back crime and lawlessness.  She discusses the challenges of operating as a female officer in a male dominated line of work, what has helped her overcome those challenges, and mindsets that have helped her succeed. Additionally, the team addresses the deterioration of societal morality. What has become normalized is not acceptable. Join us and get those questions ready! NEW Goals for 2024:  -50  Ratings on Apple Podcasts  -25 Written reviews on Apple Podcasts  -300 followers on FB, IG, and YouTube!    #PBC #PushingBackChaos #Podcast #HMG #HeroesMediaGrp #Veterans #goals #Transition #Military#Hobbies#Operationonceinalifetime #Adversity #StayPositive #Positivity #Struggle #Youcandothis #Police #LEO #FemalePolice  #LawEnforcement  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 9 mins