In a rapidly and seemingly more dangerous world, it is increasingly important that we strengthen our capabilities by learning and applying new skills in the areas of self-awareness and situational awareness. We have become a society that is quick to outsource our security and expect someone else to save us when we are caught in an unthinkably violent situation. Today's guest is the one and only Patrick McNamara. Pat Mac is a 22-year veteran of the army and spent much of his time in the military in some of the premier special operations units. He retired from the Army's elite hostage rescue unit as a Sergeant Major.

Pat Mac has trained some of the best soldiers in the military along with Police officers and civilians in shooting tactics that will better prepare them to fight for their lives should they be caught in lethal situations. Mac is not only a premier teacher and training he is an exceptional author that has the gift of sharing some of the most important information with the world when it comes to firearms training and personal and family safety. He is the author of T.A.P.S. (Tactical Application of Practical Shooting) and Sentinel.

When he is not training or spending time with his family you can catch him making hilarious and informative content over on his YouTube channel, Pat Mac. Be on the lookout for his viral, "Basic Dude Stuff videos."

Enjoy this episode with Pat McNamara!

Understanding that adversity is there very thing that will refine us and allow us to thrive. Often, we run away from pain, but my guest on this episode shares how instead of running from that pain we need to welcome it and push through it. My guess is non other than Ray "Cash" Care. Cash is an expert in teaching people to embrace the pain in their lives wether it is unexpected for sought after in one form or another to ultimately become more resilient. Ray believes that in order to become the best version of ourselves we first need be be broken down and then built back up. Getting rid of the negative self-talk and habits that are counter productive to our personal growth and peak performance as humans is at the core of what Ray Care teaches.

Cash is a Navy Seal Veteran who has completed numerous combat tours before retiring from the Navy and taking a job with the CIA and developing his skill sets in additional high-stress environments. Cash has transitioned from defending our country to now helping people improve their lives by teaching his four pillars, teamwork, problem solving, leadership and communication. Cash is a passionate Husband, Father, and expert in team building. Additionally, Ray is an instructor for Bedros Keuillian's Modern Day Knight Project and the Father son experience, The Squire Program.

Cash has a dynamic and charismatic personality and can often be found making an entertaining video on social media or being challenged to a pushup contest no matter what city he finds himself in. Cash does not hold back in this conversation as we talk about self-improvement, showing up for our families, embracing pain, and how to push through all of life's interruptions.

Managing fear is one of the most important skills that will serve you and your loved ones in every area of life. Whether you are starting a new job, raising children, being caught in a violent encounter, the one emotion that universally will be experienced by all is fear. The faster you are able to recognize fear and it’s psychological and physiological effects, you will be better able to reengage your cognitive thinking and apply tactics to overcome whatever stimulated to fear response. Doing this is easier said than done, which is why I am excited to introduce you to my guest.

My guest today is Coach Tony Blauer. Tony is a defensive tactics expert and has been training men and woman around the globe in self-defense. He founded Blauer Tactical Systems (BTS) in 1985 and it has grown into one of the world's leading consulting companies specializing in the research and development of performance psychology, personal safety, and close quarter tactics & scenario-based training for law enforcement, military, and professional self-defense instructors. His research on the neuroscience of fear and the startle-flinch led to the development of the SPEAR System® a modern personal defense system based on physiology, physics, and psychology. It has been used by defensive tactics and combative trainers all over the world for over 30 years. After decades of interviewing victims of violent encounters and studying violence, he created the KNOW FEAR® program which focuses on managing fear through self-awareness, resiliency, and a 'movement' mindset. This program has also been integrated by psychologists helping Vets to deal with PTSD.

Finding hope following a horrific Naval aviation crash is exactly what Kegan “SMurF” Gill did. After years of preparation and training to fly a US Navy F/A -18E Super Hornet, Kegan found himself bracing for impact when his jet was speeding toward the Atlantic Ocean at nearly the speed of sound. In January of 2014 over the icy waters of the Atlantic Kegan sustained devastating injuries from a high-speed ejection into the sound barrier. After over a dozen surgeries, two years of rehabilitation and weening himself off high dosage pain meds he returned to flying Super Hornets. Eventually he started to struggle from delayed onset PTSD and cognitive impairments from his severe traumatic brain injury. Pharmaceutical psych medication worsened his symptoms to the point of being hospitalized in a psychosis. After years of struggling in the VA healthcare system, nearly loosing his family and fighting the urge of suicide he discovered a variety of alternative treatments including psychedelics. He is now off all psych medications and truly healing his mind, body and soul. Kegan is committed to having a positive and lasting impact on others who have experienced significant physical and mental health injuries and desires to show others that there is a different path to healthy living.

Life can throw so many difficult things our way, but my guest today is Jay Tiegs and he is here to tell you that you need to "Do Hard Thing." Jay is a high performance leadership coach with over 25 years of service in the United States Army. Jay has led hundreds of men and women and has deep level of understanding when it comes to leadership and motivating others to reach their potential. Jay believes taking on difficult challenges in life with persistence and commitment enables people to find great success in life.

Today’s guest, Eric Rittmeyer is a former US Marine and an expert in the fields of mental toughness and emotional intelligence. He’s been a professional speaker for the past decade, and is a regular guest on all of the major television outlets including Fox, CNN, NBC and ABC. Eric’s also the author of the book “The Emotional Marine – 68 Mental Toughness and Emotional Intelligence Secrets To Make Anyone Instantly Like You”.