Episode 73: Unmasking Lies, Building Inner Strength with Mario Bekes

What if the biggest lies we face aren’t from others but they are the ones we believe about ourselves?

In this raw and revealing episode, I sit down with Mario Bekes—former intelligence operative, investigative journalist, and host of Life The Battlefield—to talk about what it truly takes to build inner strength in a world full of deceit, pressure, and lies.

Mario brings powerful insights from the world of espionage, psychological strategy, and military leadership — what moved me most was his vulnerability. This isn’t a conversation about war, tactics or deception. It’s a deep dive into resilience, truth, and what it means to live with integrity when life feels like a battlefield.

✨ WHAT YOU'LL DISCOVER IN THIS EPISODE

🕵️‍♂️ The psychology behind deception—and how to spot it

🧠 How intelligence tactics can be applied to our day to day conversations and strengthen relationships

💥 The real cost of silence, secrets, and keeping the “peace”

🫀 Mario’s personal story of rebuilding his life after war and adversity

💬 Tools to strengthen your inner truth in business and in life

💡 KEY TAKEAWAYS

🔍 Truth is a Skill

Learning to read people starts with learning to read yourself. Tune into your intuition, your body, and your boundaries.

🛡️ Strength Can Be Soft Too

Real resilience isn’t just power—it’s presence, healing, and the courage to slow down when the world tells you to speed up.

🎯 Strategy is Self-Awareness

Whether you’re leading a team or navigating a tough relationship, emotional intelligence is an underrated superpower.

🔥 You Can Rise Again

No matter what you’ve been through — betrayal, trauma or burnout, you have the power to rise. It starts by being honest with yourself.

🎙️ Explore more from Mario Bekes:

🌐 Website: https://www.mariobekes.com.au/

📸 Instagram: @mariobekes

📘 Facebook: Mario Bekes

🐦 Twitter: @mariobekes

🎧 Podcast: Life The Battlefield

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What does inner strength look like for you?

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📲 Instagram: @thriveandshineco

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