Brandon Held - Life is Crazy
I Host 2 Podcasts. Life Is Crazy and The Buckeye Battle Cry Show. The Life Is Crazy podcast is designed to help with suicide prevention. That is the #1 goal! This is also a Podcast of perseverance, self-help, self-Improvement, becoming a better person, making it through struggles and not only surviving, but thriving! In this Podcast the first 25 episodes detail my life's downs and ups. A story that shows you can overcome poverty, abusive environments, drug and alcoholic environments, difficult bosses, being laid-off from work, losing your family, and being on the brink of suicide. Listen and find a place to share life stories and experiences. Allow everyone to learn from each other to reinforce our place in this world. To grow and be better people and help build a better more understanding society.
The early podcast episodes are a story of the journey of my life. The start from poor, drug and alcohol stricken life, to choices that lead to success. Discusses my own suicide ideations and attempt that I struggled with for most of my life. Being raised by essentially only my mother with good intentions, but didn't know how to teach me to be a man. About learning life's lessons and how to become a man on this journey and sharing those lessons and experiences with others whom hopefully can benefit from my successes and failures.
Hosting guests who have overcome suicide attempts/suicide ideations/trauma/hardships/difficult situations to fight through it, rise up, and live their best life. Real life stories to help others that are going through difficult times or stuck without a path forward, understand and learn there is a path forward.
The Buckeye Battle Cry Show is a weekly show about the greatest sport in the world, college football, and specializing in discussing the greatest team in the world, THE Ohio State Buckeyes,
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- Update frequency
- every 2 days
- Average duration
- 36 minutes
- Episodes
- 66
- Years Active
- 2025
Episode 46: Men, Women, and Athletics: A No-Filter Truth Bomb. Be warned.
Brandon dives into the controversial topic of biological differences between males and females in athletic performance, arguing that biological males who identify as women should not co…
Episode 45: Battle Wounds to Better Lives with Coach Rob
Coach Rob Wheeler transforms his military trauma into a platform for helping others turn their pain into progress through his coaching brand, Battle Fitted.
• Joining the Navy as an act …
Episode 44: Resilience builds empires, not degrees. John Brink is ageless.
John Brink shares his remarkable journey from surviving World War II in Holland to building multiple successful companies in Canada with just $25 in his pocket at age 24. His story reve…
Episode 43: John Carter Mafia Boss' Son, Shot in the Head, Drug Dealer to Changing Lives
John Carter shares his remarkable journey from being shot in the head at 24 to becoming a successful gym owner and motivational speaker. His story reveals how even after surviving an as…
Episode 42: Lannette West Encore - The Cycle of Abuse
Lynette returns to share her intensely personal journey through domestic violence and explain how breaking the silence became her path to healing and freedom. She recounts surviving a 2…
Episode 41: Modern Dentistry's Hidden Crisis: Dr. Edward Feinberg on Saving Your Teeth
Dr. Feinberg brings 70 years of family expertise to discuss how modern dentistry has shifted from prioritizing health and longevity to focusing on economics and workflow, often at the e…
Episode 40: Life Really Is Crazy: A Deep Dive with Mr. Whiskey
Mr. Whiskey shares his journey from a chaotic childhood with controlling parents to finding purpose through military service and helping others overcome similar struggles.
• Growing up i…
Episode 39: What Does It Really Mean to Be a Man in 2025?
Modern manhood is evolving beyond traditional provider roles to embrace emotional intelligence, vulnerability, and personal accountability. We must redefine masculinity for 2025 while m…
Episode 38: Lannette West from MILF MANOR 2 Breaking Generational Curses and Surviving Childhood Trauma!
Lynette West shares her powerful journey of recognizing and healing from childhood sexual abuse by her grandfather while growing up in a violent home. Through isolated flashbacks that e…
Episode 37: Hack Your Brain Chemistry and Beat Fatigue and Anhedonia with Andy West
Andy West, author of "Dopamine Mountain," shares powerful insights about rewiring our brains through intentional dopamine management to overcome fatigue, depression, and low motivation.
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Episode 36: The Other Side of the Gun - Susan Snow
Susan Snow shares her journey from witnessing her police detective father's murder at age 17 to becoming a trauma resiliency coach helping others heal from their own painful experiences…
Episode 35: Boots to Boardrooms: My Unexpected Career Evolution
Brandon shares his professional journey from military service to project management and consulting, revealing how early experiences shaped his leadership abilities and career trajectory…
Episode 34: Six Steps to SEO Success That Anyone Can Follow
In this practical guide to SEO for small businesses, Brandon breaks down search engine optimization into simple, actionable steps anyone can implement without technical expertise or lar…
Episode 33: Three Sons, Countless Lessons: The Unexpected Education of Fatherhood
Brandon explores the transformative impact of fatherhood and shares the key lessons he's learned raising three distinctly different sons throughout their lives and after divorce.
• Findi…
Episode 32: The Power of Self-Awareness
Self-awareness is the key to unlocking your potential and improving relationships, allowing you to see yourself clearly through reflection and understanding how you impact others. Both …
Episode 31: Uncover Your Purpose: 10 Life-Changing Questions
Powerful questions can fundamentally change the trajectory of our lives, helping us reconnect with what truly matters when we've lost sight of our purpose in the daily hustle. I share t…
Episode 30: Is Finding Love Abroad Worth the Price?
Brandon Held shares his personal journey of finding love internationally and marrying a woman from Brazil, discussing the realities that dating shows like 90 Day Fiancé don't fully capt…
Episode 29: Divorce: The TRUTH They Don't Tell You Pt. 2
Brandon reflects on the lessons he's learned from his divorces, exploring how good communication and understanding are essential for lasting relationships.
• Communication is absolutely …
Episode 28: Divorce: The TRUTH They Don't Tell You Pt.1
Brandon Held shares profound insights from his three divorces and how these experiences have shaped his approach to his current marriage. He explores the evolution of his self-awareness…
Episode 27: Air Force vs. Army: My Experience and Comparison
Brandon Held shares his unique perspective on the differences between the Air Force and Army based on his personal experience serving in both branches. Drawing from his time as an Air F…