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Episode 44 - Defy The Darkness

In this episode I sit down with podcast host, mental health coach, social media influencer and Army soldier Dylan Sessler. We talk about his multiple deployments to Afghanistan, how suicide changed the course of his life at an early age, mental health, his 19 year silent battle with depression and anxiety. We also discuss his new book Defy the Darkness that launches 7/17/2021. Dylan Sessler Website https://dylansessler.com [https://dylansessler.com] Defy The Darkness https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B098R5FG5S/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_d_asin_title_o00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 [https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B098R5FG5S/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_d_asin_title_o00?ie=UTF8&psc=1] TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@dylan_sessler?lang=en [https://www.tiktok.com/@dylan_sessler?lang=en] Support the show [https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=4W29P4AAE4KQW] (https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=4W29P4AAE4KQW)

Episode 43 - How To Save A Life!

In this episode I sit down with Army veteran Stephen Miller. We discuss his time in Counter Intelligence and the injury that caused his medical separation. We discuss his fundraising efforts to provide service dogs to multiple veterans and first responders including his own from the Malinois Foundation. Help Stephen Miller here https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=3DYBH9E2WGWLC [https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=3DYBH9E2WGWLC] https://venmo.com/code?user_id=3256472532156416809&created=1625060563.616962&printed=1 [https://venmo.com/code?user_id=3256472532156416809&created=1625060563.616962&printed=1] [https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=M9ZUM2HJMEL3W ] Malinois Foundation https://themalinoisfoundation.org/about [https://themalinoisfoundation.org/about] Support the show [https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=4W29P4AAE4KQW] (https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=4W29P4AAE4KQW)

Episode 42 - The Dynamic Duo

On this episode I sit down with Marine veteran Mike Howard. We talk about opiate addiction, losing "everything" and making a come back. We discuss the benefits of service dogs and amazing non-profit organizations. TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@coop_n_mike?lang=en [https://www.tiktok.com/@coop_n_mike?lang=en] Till Vallhala Project https://tilvalhallaproject.com [https://tilvalhallaproject.com] Alpha Bravo Canine https://www.alphabravocanine.org [https://www.alphabravocanine.org] Support the show [https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=4W29P4AAE4KQW] (https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=4W29P4AAE4KQW)

Episode 41 - It's Not Weak To Speak

In this episode I sit down with retired police Sgt. and Author  Eric Weaver. We discuss his 22 years within law enforcement, battles with mental health and a program he has started to train departments the importance of mental health awareness and acceptance. Website https://www.overcomingthedarkness.com [https://www.overcomingthedarkness.com] Book https://www.amazon.com/Overcoming-Darkness-Shining-Illness-Enforcement/dp/0578755718/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=overcoming+the+darkness&qid=1623829730&sr=8-2 [https://www.amazon.com/Overcoming-Darkness-Shining-Illness-Enforcement/dp/0578755718/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=overcoming+the+darkness&qid=1623829730&sr=8-2] https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/overcoming-the-darkness-eric-weaver/1138013622?ean=9780578755717 [https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/overcoming-the-darkness-eric-weaver/1138013622?ean=9780578755717] Support the show [https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=4W29P4AAE4KQW] (https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=4W29P4AAE4KQW)

BONUS - Hockey, Saving Heroes One Shift At A Time

In this bonus episode I sit down and drink some moonshine and liquor with some veteran friends and teammates. Guests Keith Pluta, Cory Lingelbach, and Michael Vaccaro and I talk all things hockey. Highlight some amazing organizations like the Utah Warriors, Guns "n" Hoses and the Warrior Hockey program that has grown to over 30+ teams across the US. We also discuss some local upcoming events like the Sounds of Freedom in Layton on 6/19/21 and the Officer Nathan Lyday Memorial Hockey Tournament that will run from 6/25 - 6/27 at the Ogden Ice Sheet. Sounds Of Freedom https://www.facebook.com/events/215940420344649/?ref=newsfeed [https://www.facebook.com/events/215940420344649/?ref=newsfeed] Memorial Hockey Tournament https://www.facebook.com/groups/207359827594708 [https://www.facebook.com/groups/207359827594708] Support the show [https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=4W29P4AAE4KQW] (https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=4W29P4AAE4KQW)