Travis "The Mantis" Thomas: Jiu-Jitsu, Identity & Finding Your Tribe

Travis "The Mantis" Thomas: Jiu-Jitsu, Identity & Finding Your Tribe

Travis "The Mantis" Thomas: Jiu-Jitsu, Identity & Finding Your Tribe Subversiv Light Heavyweight Champion and PGF competitor Travis "The Mantis" Thomas joins me for a conversation that goes far beyond the mats.We talk about growing up between California and Alabama, chasing acceptance, overcoming injuries, learning from loss, finding your tribe, and becoming comfortable in your own skin.This one is for anyone who's ever questioned where they belong or who they're becoming. #TheFrontPorchChronicles #TravisThomas #TheMantis #BJJ #JiuJitsu #PGF #Subversiv #MensMentalHealth #PersonalGrowth #FindingYourTribe Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-front-porch-chronicles--5999017/support [https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-front-porch-chronicles--5999017/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss]. 🎙 Front Porch Chronicles Real conversations. Real healing. Real people.Stories about growth, pain, transformation, parenthood, purpose, and the moments that change us forever. ▶️ Full Episodes: https://www.youtube.com/@thefrontporchchronicles [https://www.youtube.com/@thefrontporchchronicles] 🎧 Spotify + Apple Podcasts 🤝 Booking / Collaborations: (949) 933-4349 thefrontporchchronicles1@gmail.com

He Died 3 Times, Lost His Leg, and Found God | Kevin Parker

What happens when you survive addiction, multiple overdoses, a coma, and the loss of a leg?In this powerful episode of Front Porch Chronicles, Clinton Foshee sits down with Kevin Parker, founder of True Warrior Recovery, author of Winning Against All Odds, and a man whose life is a testament to resilience, faith, and transformation.Kevin shares his journey through childhood trauma, addiction, near-death experiences, recovery, masculinity, purpose, and the moment that changed everything.This isn't just a story about survival.It's a story about redemption. Connect with Kevin: Instagram: @KevinParkerOfficial Book: https://a.co/d/00UGHq3H [https://a.co/d/00UGHq3H] Recovery & Coaching: https://truewarriorrecovery.com/ [https://truewarriorrecovery.com/] 🎧 Watch & Listen YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thefrontporchchronicles [https://www.youtube.com/@thefrontporchchronicles] 🔗 Connect with Clinton Foshee Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/clintonfosheeofficial [https://www.instagram.com/clintonfosheeofficial] TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@clintonfosheeofficial [https://www.tiktok.com/@clintonfosheeofficial] 💬 What's something life hit you with that changed you? #FrontPorchChronicles #KevinParker #AddictionRecovery #Faith #MensMentalHealth #RecoveryJourney #OvercomingAdversity #Purpose #Redemption #TraumaHealing #PersonalGrowth #Podcast #Inspiration #Transformation #Hope Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-front-porch-chronicles--5999017/support [https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-front-porch-chronicles--5999017/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss]. 🎙 Front Porch Chronicles Real conversations. Real healing. Real people.Stories about growth, pain, transformation, parenthood, purpose, and the moments that change us forever. ▶️ Full Episodes: https://www.youtube.com/@thefrontporchchronicles [https://www.youtube.com/@thefrontporchchronicles] 🎧 Spotify + Apple Podcasts 🤝 Booking / Collaborations: (949) 933-4349 thefrontporchchronicles1@gmail.com

The Fighter Who Chose Healing | Jared Fekete on Masculinity, Trauma, Competition & Purpose

Former Marine. Wrestler. Combat athlete. Coach.In this powerful episode of Front Porch Chronicles, Jared Fekete joins Clinton Foshee for a raw conversation about masculinity, trauma, father wounds, healing, competition, spirituality, plant medicine, emotional growth, and purpose.This episode dives into the hidden struggles men carry behind performance, toughness, and validation — and what happens when men finally begin doing the inner work.From wrestling and the Marine Corps to ayahuasca, nervous system healing, relationships, combat sports, and learning to slow down, this is one of the deepest conversations yet on Front Porch Chronicles. 🎧 Watch & Listen 📺 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thefrontporchchronicles [https://www.youtube.com/@thefrontporchchronicles] 🎧 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0k5SQNF [https://open.spotify.com/show/0k5SQNF] 🍎 Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast] 🔗 Connect with Clinton Foshee Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/clintonfosheeofficial [https://www.instagram.com/clintonfosheeofficial] Twitter/X: https://x.com/ClintonFoshee [https://x.com/ClintonFoshee] TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@clintonfosheeofficial [https://www.tiktok.com/@clintonfosheeofficial] 💬 Join the conversation — what’s something life hit you with that changed you? 🎙 Front Porch Chronicles with Clinton Foshee #FrontPorchChronicles #JaredFekete #ClintonFoshee #MensMentalHealth #Masculinity #HealingJourney #TraumaHealing #FatherWounds #CombatSports #JiuJitsu #Wrestling #MarineVeteran #EmotionalHealing #MentalHealthAwareness #SelfGrowth #PersonalDevelopment #PlantMedicine #Ayahuasca #AuthenticMasculinity #EmotionalIntelligence #Healing #Podcast #MensWork #Purpose #GrowthMindset #InnerHealing #SpiritualGrowth #Motivation #RealConversations #MentalStrength Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-front-porch-chronicles--5999017/support [https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-front-porch-chronicles--5999017/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss]. 🎙 Front Porch Chronicles Real conversations. Real healing. Real people.Stories about growth, pain, transformation, parenthood, purpose, and the moments that change us forever. ▶️ Full Episodes: https://www.youtube.com/@thefrontporchchronicles [https://www.youtube.com/@thefrontporchchronicles] 🎧 Spotify + Apple Podcasts 🤝 Booking / Collaborations: (949) 933-4349 thefrontporchchronicles1@gmail.com

The Cost of Looking Perfect | Meghan Afonkin on Healing, Trauma & Identity

Meghan Afonkin joins Front Porch Chronicles for one of the most honest conversations we’ve had yet. We talk about trauma, motherhood, identity, emotional healing, performance pressure, plant medicine, ibogaine, relationships, and the hidden weight of trying to look “okay” while struggling internally. This episode goes beyond surface-level motivation. It’s about learning how to stop wearing masks, reconnect with yourself, and heal the parts of you that life taught you to hide. If you’ve ever felt disconnected, emotionally exhausted, or stuck carrying pain in silence… this conversation will hit home. 🎧 Watch & Listen 📺 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thefrontporchchronicles 🎧 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0k5SQNF... 🍎 Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... 🔗 Connect with Clinton Foshee Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/clintonfosheeofficial Twitter/X: https://x.com/ClintonFoshee TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@clintonfosheeofficial 💬 What’s something life hit you with that changed you forever? Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-front-porch-chronicles--5999017/support [https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-front-porch-chronicles--5999017/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss]. 🎙 Front Porch Chronicles Real conversations. Real healing. Real people.Stories about growth, pain, transformation, parenthood, purpose, and the moments that change us forever. ▶️ Full Episodes: https://www.youtube.com/@thefrontporchchronicles [https://www.youtube.com/@thefrontporchchronicles] 🎧 Spotify + Apple Podcasts 🤝 Booking / Collaborations: (949) 933-4349 thefrontporchchronicles1@gmail.com

From Brain Damage & Addiction to Purpose | Ian McCall on Healing, Identity & Survival

In this episode of Front Porch Chronicles, I sit down with Ian McCall — a pioneer of the UFC flyweight division whose life went far beyond the cage. Behind the success was a battle most people never saw… Brain trauma. Addiction. Depression. And moments where everything nearly ended. We talk about: * What fighting cost him mentally and physically * The reality of traumatic brain injury (TBI) * Addiction, identity loss, and hitting rock bottom * The role of psychedelics, healing, and science * How he rebuilt his life and now helps others do the same This isn’t just a fighter’s story — it’s a conversation about survival, healing, and finding purpose when everything falls apart. If you’ve ever struggled silently or felt like you lost yourself along the way… this episode will hit home. ian mccall, ufc podcast, mma podcast, brain injury, traumatic brain injury, tbi recovery, addiction recovery, mental health, mens mental health, suicide awareness, healing journey, trauma recovery, psychedelic therapy, ibogaine, ayahuasca, personal growth, life after sports, athlete recovery, emotional healing, mindset, self improvement Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-front-porch-chronicles--5999017/support [https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-front-porch-chronicles--5999017/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss]. 🎙 Front Porch Chronicles Real conversations. Real healing. Real people.Stories about growth, pain, transformation, parenthood, purpose, and the moments that change us forever. ▶️ Full Episodes: https://www.youtube.com/@thefrontporchchronicles [https://www.youtube.com/@thefrontporchchronicles] 🎧 Spotify + Apple Podcasts 🤝 Booking / Collaborations: (949) 933-4349 thefrontporchchronicles1@gmail.com