Behind The Shield
Bringing the greatest minds in mental and physical wellness to the men and women who serve our communities.
- Update frequency
- every day
- Average duration
- 116 minutes
- Episodes
- 851
- Years Active
- 2020 - 2025
John Doolittle - Episode 739
John Doolittle is a former Navy SEAL Captain, Chief Revenue Officer for KAATSU and a public speaker. We discuss his journey into the Navy, the power of mentorship, his perspective on war, human perfo…
02:56:49 |
Thu 02 Mar 2023
Ben Bergeron - Episode 738
Ben Bergeron is an author, podcaster and one of the world's most successful Crossfit coaches. We discuss his early life, coaching the youth athlete, his philosophy on mental toughness, seeking discom…
01:50:23 |
Tue 28 Feb 2023
Kegan Gill - Episode 737
Kegan Gill is and F-18 fighter pilot and the only man to survive an ejection at the speed of sound. We discuss his journey into aviation, entering the military, his near death experience, the physica…
02:12:54 |
Sun 26 Feb 2023
Whitney Lindsay - Episode 736
Whitney Lindsay is a former Army helicopter pilot and wildland firefighter. We discuss her journey into the military, training standards and safety, organizational betrayal, her powerful mental healt…
02:05:50 |
Thu 23 Feb 2023
Chris Hauth - Episode 735
Chris Hauth is a world renowned endurance athlete, coach and podcaster. We discuss his shared childhood between Germany and America, physical education, mental toughness, Health Care, the importance …
02:15:04 |
Mon 20 Feb 2023
Brandt McCartney - Episode 734
Brandt McCartney is a Gold Star sibling, brain health advocate and the man behind The 38 Challenge. We discuss the impact his older brother Cpt. Matthew Brewer had on his childhood, their shared love…
01:29:16 |
Sat 18 Feb 2023
Kent Stanway - Episode 733
Kent Stanway is the only member of the Canadian Armed Forces to transition from Search and Rescue Technician to Pilot. We discuss childhood bullying, his journey into the military, the role of the SA…
01:42:10 |
Wed 15 Feb 2023
Dr Lori Moore-Merrell - Episode 732
Dr Lori Moore-Merrell is a former firefighter/paramedic, Chief Executive of Research and Data Analytics for the IAFF and the current US Fire Administrator.
We discuss her journey into the fire serv…
01:12:27 |
Mon 13 Feb 2023
Christian Meyers - Episode 731
Christian Meyers is an Air Force veteran and the co-host of the MEDEVAC Podacast. We discuss his journey into the military, the role of a Special Missions Aviator, fitness, mental health, his transit…
02:40:30 |
Sat 11 Feb 2023
Jessie Salas II - Episode 730
Jessie Salas is a retired Orlando firefighter and the Director of Coaching for Foundation Training. In this second conversation, we discuss holistic cancer treatment alternatives, strength training, …
02:01:02 |
Thu 09 Feb 2023
Justin, Carissa And Julie Menchaca - Episode 729
Justin Menchaca was a Green Beret when he was shot in the head by an Afghani sniper in 2011. The traumatic brain injury left him paralyzed on one side and unable to speak. Justin was joined in this i…
01:48:50 |
Tue 07 Feb 2023
Matthew Crane - Episode 728
Matthew Crane is a Navy veteran, musician, artist and a member of the Human Performance Project team. We discuss his journey into the military, his near death experience, sleep deprivation, trauma, v…
02:05:30 |
Sat 04 Feb 2023
Darin Olien II - Episode 727
Darin Olien is an expert in the Holistic wellness space, author and the co-host of the Docuseries "Down to Earth". In this second conversation we discuss his journey through Australia, ancient Abori…
01:10:21 |
Wed 01 Feb 2023
Matthew Thomas - Episode 726
Matthew Thomas is the Chief Deputy of Pinal County and the author of Interceptors: The Untold Fight Against the Mexican Cartels. We discuss his childhood perspective of gangs, his journey into law en…
01:55:49 |
Tue 31 Jan 2023
Michael Hicks - Episode 725
Michael Hicks lost his son Macoy to suicide whilst serving in the US Navy and ultimately started the non-profit Hicks Strong. We discuss Michael's own mental health journey, Macoy's journey into the …
01:39:51 |
Sun 29 Jan 2023
Zack Garner - Episode 724
Zack Garner is a former Green Beret, Protection Specialist and I would argue the walking example of resilience. We discuss his journey into the military, his work with the Special Forces, the Epileps…
02:53:15 |
Thu 26 Jan 2023
Stack - Episode 723
Stack is a Virginia Firefighter, Rescue Technician and the man behind The Things We All Carry Podcast. We discuss his tumultuous childhood, working with special needs children, his journey into the f…
01:25:52 |
Tue 24 Jan 2023
Desiree De Spong - Episode 722
Desiree De Spong is a Holistic Medical Practitioner, Lymphatic Specialist and the Founder of Flowpresso. We discuss her childhood in New Zealand, working with the Fire Service, her journey into heali…
01:54:35 |
Sun 22 Jan 2023
Helen Barnett - Episode 721
Helen Barnett is a retired London Metropolitan Police officer and a member of their Armed Response Unit. We discuss her journey into law enforcement, the power of mentorship, surviving a stabbing, an…
01:36:44 |
Thu 19 Jan 2023
Thomas Newman - Episode 720
Thomas Newman is a coach, Sports Scientist and the Chief Innovation Officer at Hawkin Dynamics. We discuss his journey into sports, the power of Sports Science data analysis, tactical athlete selecti…
02:02:46 |
Tue 17 Jan 2023
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