RealTOC Podcast with Cameron Hardin

Stroke Survivor to Team USA: Jamie’s Incredible Adaptive Golf Journey | RealTOC Ep. 12

In this episode, host Cameron Hardin sits down with Jamie Scrubas, a U.S. Navy veteran whose life changed in an instant when he suffered a massive stroke while playing golf. Jamie takes us through the harrowing moments of losing his mobility, the grueling days of intensive rehab at the Shepherd Center, and the stubborn determination that fueled his refusal to accept a "never walk again" prognosis. Jamie’s story isn't just about survival; it’s about a profound rehabilitation of the soul. From serving 26 years in the Navy and Navy Reserves to battling the pressures of recruiting duty, he opens up about the lifestyle hurdles that led to his health crisis and the radical changes he made to reclaim his life. Today, Jamie is back on the green, not just as a player, but as a coach for visually impaired golfers and children on the spectrum. We wrap up with his most exciting chapter yet: representing the USA in the Cairns Cup, the adaptive golf version of the Ryder Cup. Jamie’s message is clear: you are exactly where you are supposed to be, and there is always a way forward. Connect with RealTOC: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realtocpodcast/ [https://www.instagram.com/realtocpodcast/] TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@realtocpodcast [https://www.tiktok.com/@realtocpodcast] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/realtocpodcast [https://www.facebook.com/realtocpodcast] YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@realtoc [https://www.youtube.com/@realtoc] Website: RealTOC.com [http://realtoc.com] Disability Golf: www.TheCairnsCup.com Nominate a veteran to be a RealTOC guest: https://bit.ly/4bIczd7 Find the Best Deals and Maximize Your Benefits: Veteran Auto Insurance Rates: https://veteran.com/lp/auto-insurance/?src=realtoc&adg=podcast&utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=realtoc&utm_content=auto_insurancehttps://bit.ly/4rCwuA6 [https://bit.ly/4rCwuA6] Buy a Home with $0 Down (VA Loan): https://veteran.com/start/?desc=zerodown&src=realtoc&adg=podcast&utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=realtoc&utm_content=home_loanshttps://bit.ly/4bi5pO0 [https://bit.ly/4bi5pO0] Compare Home Insurance Rates & Save: https://veteran.com/lp/home-insurance/?src=realtoc&adg=podcast&utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=realtoc&utm_content=home_insurancehttps://bit.ly/3PfSFyH [https://bit.ly/3PfSFyH] Top Credit Cards & Perks for Veterans: https://veteran.com/best-credit-cards-veterans/?src=realtoc&adg=podcast&utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=realtoc&utm_content=credit_cardshttps://bit.ly/4cY013P [https://bit.ly/4cY013P] Support Veteran-Owned: 30% Off Black Rifle Coffee (Code: GET30): https://blackriflecoffeecompany.pxf.io/c/2958094/2170331/20131?partnerpropertyid=3239244?subId1=realtoc&sharedid=realtochttps://bit.ly/4sNxNx0 [https://bit.ly/4sNxNx0] 30% Off BRCC Subscriptions (Code: COFFEE30): https://blackriflecoffeecompany.pxf.io/c/2958094/2124191/20131?partnerpropertyid=3239244?subId1=realtoc&sharedid=realtochttps://bit.ly/3PglBqe [https://bit.ly/3PglBqe] #AdaptiveGolf #StrokeRecovery #VeteranStories

Josh Carson: From Navy Service to Winery Owner | Ep. 11

What happens when a Navy Avionics Technician decides to trade helicopter maintenance for winemaking? Meet Joshua Carson, the founder of Broken Anchor Winery in Acworth, Georgia. In this episode, host Cameron Hardin joins Josh as he takes us behind the scenes of his 12-year journey from hobbyist to professional vintner, cashing out his 401k to build a community hub that is anything but a traditional "stuffy" winery. Josh breaks down his unique winemaking philosophy, using minimal oak to let the Georgia grapes shine, and shares the hilarious (and slightly chaotic) reality of running a small-batch winery, from hand-corking bottles when the pneumatic machine fails to the story behind their famous "Unicorn Tears" label. We also dive into his life in the Navy, from the dangerous flight decks of the USS Truman to the monotony of deployment care packages. Whether you're a wine enthusiast, a veteran, or an aspiring entrepreneur, Josh’s story of grit, community support, and "the Bud Light of wine" is proof that you can build something incredible right in your own backyard. Connect with RealTOC: Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/realtocpodcast/⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/realtocpodcast/] TikTok: ⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@realtocpodcast⁠⁠ [https://www.tiktok.com/@realtocpodcast] Facebook: ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/realtocpodcast⁠⁠ [https://www.facebook.com/realtocpodcast] YouTube: ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@realtoc⁠⁠ [https://www.youtube.com/@realtoc] Website: ⁠⁠RealTOC.com⁠⁠ [http://realtoc.com] Connect with Josh: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brokenanchorwinery/ [https://www.instagram.com/brokenanchorwinery/] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheBrokenAnchor1 [https://www.facebook.com/TheBrokenAnchor1] Website: https://brokenanchorwine.com/ [https://brokenanchorwine.com/] Nominate a veteran to be a RealTOC guest: ⁠⁠https://bit.ly/4bIczd7⁠⁠ [https://bit.ly/4bIczd7] Find the Best Deals and Maximize Your Benefits: Veteran Auto Insurance Rates:⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ [https://veteran.com/lp/auto-insurance/?src=realtoc&adg=podcast&utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=realtoc&utm_content=auto_insurance]⁠⁠https://bit.ly/4rCwuA6⁠⁠ [https://bit.ly/4rCwuA6] Buy a Home with $0 Down (VA Loan):⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ [https://veteran.com/start/?desc=zerodown&src=realtoc&adg=podcast&utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=realtoc&utm_content=home_loans]⁠⁠https://bit.ly/4bi5pO0⁠⁠ [https://bit.ly/4bi5pO0] Compare Home Insurance Rates & Save:⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ [https://veteran.com/lp/home-insurance/?src=realtoc&adg=podcast&utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=realtoc&utm_content=home_insurance]⁠⁠https://bit.ly/3PfSFyH⁠⁠ [https://bit.ly/3PfSFyH] Top Credit Cards & Perks for Veterans:⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ [https://veteran.com/best-credit-cards-veterans/?src=realtoc&adg=podcast&utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=realtoc&utm_content=credit_cards]⁠⁠https://bit.ly/4cY013P⁠⁠ [https://bit.ly/4cY013P] Support Veteran-Owned: 30% Off Black Rifle Coffee (Code: GET30):⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ [https://blackriflecoffeecompany.pxf.io/c/2958094/2170331/20131?partnerpropertyid=3239244?subId1=realtoc&sharedid=realtoc]⁠⁠https://bit.ly/4sNxNx0⁠⁠ [https://bit.ly/4sNxNx0] 30% Off BRCC Subscriptions (Code: COFFEE30):⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ [https://blackriflecoffeecompany.pxf.io/c/2958094/2124191/20131?partnerpropertyid=3239244?subId1=realtoc&sharedid=realtoc]⁠⁠https://bit.ly/3PglBqe [https://bit.ly/3PglBqe] #VeteranOwned #VeteranStories #USNavy

From Marine to Mindset Coach: Andy Robinson's Real Story | Ep. 10

Join host Cameron Hardin as he uncovers Andy Robinson's journey from a Marine Corps veteran to a world-class mindset coach, which is a masterclass in resilience and the power of human will. In this episode, Andy shares his incredible story, from serving two tours in Iraq and surviving a life-altering Humvee explosion to rebuilding his life as a successful entrepreneur and coach. After sustaining severe injuries, including a broken neck and legs, Andy faced a pivotal choice: succumb to his limitations or design a new, fulfilling future. He chose the latter, moving across the country to San Diego and later Georgia, transitioning from finance into high-impact mindset coaching. Today, he helps small business owners and realtors rewire their thinking to achieve their "next version" of themselves. This conversation dives deep into the "light bulb moment" that changed his trajectory and explores how he maintains an unwavering belief in a better version of life, regardless of circumstances. Whether you're feeling stuck or looking to level up, Andy's insights on desire-based decision-making and mental fortitude will provide the blueprint you need to move forward. Connect with RealTOC: Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/realtocpodcast/⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/realtocpodcast/] TikTok: ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@realtocpodcast⁠ [https://www.tiktok.com/@realtocpodcast] Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/realtocpodcast⁠ [https://www.facebook.com/realtocpodcast] YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@realtoc⁠ [https://www.youtube.com/@realtoc] Website: ⁠RealTOC.com⁠ [http://realtoc.com] Connect with Andy: Email: andy@lfgmind.com [andy@lfgmind.com] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lfgmind [https://www.instagram.com/lfgmind] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lfgmind [https://www.instagram.com/lfgmind] LinkedIn: https://www.linkedIn.com/lfgmind [https://www.linkedIn.com/lfgmind] Website: https://www.lfgmind.com [https://www.lfgmind.com] Nominate a veteran to be a RealTOC guest: ⁠https://bit.ly/4bIczd7⁠ [https://bit.ly/4bIczd7] Find the Best Deals and Maximize Your Benefits: Veteran Auto Insurance Rates:⁠ ⁠ [https://veteran.com/lp/auto-insurance/?src=realtoc&adg=podcast&utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=realtoc&utm_content=auto_insurance]⁠https://bit.ly/4rCwuA6⁠ [https://bit.ly/4rCwuA6] Buy a Home with $0 Down (VA Loan):⁠ ⁠ [https://veteran.com/start/?desc=zerodown&src=realtoc&adg=podcast&utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=realtoc&utm_content=home_loans]⁠https://bit.ly/4bi5pO0⁠ [https://bit.ly/4bi5pO0] Compare Home Insurance Rates & Save:⁠ ⁠ [https://veteran.com/lp/home-insurance/?src=realtoc&adg=podcast&utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=realtoc&utm_content=home_insurance]⁠https://bit.ly/3PfSFyH⁠ [https://bit.ly/3PfSFyH] Top Credit Cards & Perks for Veterans:⁠ ⁠ [https://veteran.com/best-credit-cards-veterans/?src=realtoc&adg=podcast&utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=realtoc&utm_content=credit_cards]⁠https://bit.ly/4cY013P⁠ [https://bit.ly/4cY013P] Support Veteran-Owned: 30% Off Black Rifle Coffee (Code: GET30):⁠ ⁠ [https://blackriflecoffeecompany.pxf.io/c/2958094/2170331/20131?partnerpropertyid=3239244?subId1=realtoc&sharedid=realtoc]⁠https://bit.ly/4sNxNx0⁠ [https://bit.ly/4sNxNx0] 30% Off BRCC Subscriptions (Code: COFFEE30):⁠ ⁠ [https://blackriflecoffeecompany.pxf.io/c/2958094/2124191/20131?partnerpropertyid=3239244?subId1=realtoc&sharedid=realtoc]⁠https://bit.ly/3PglBqe [https://bit.ly/3PglBqe] #MindsetCoach #VeteranStories #MarineCorps

These Marines Left the Corps but Continue Serving

Rally Point Grille isn’t just a place to grab a burger, it’s a "mission" and a "ministry" for those who served. In this episode, host Cameron Hardin sits down with owners Ralph and Carrie, two U.S. Marine Corps veterans who have turned their Woodstock restaurant into a living museum and a sanctuary for the veteran community. From the "Missing Heroes Table" displayed 365 days a year to the "Knights of the Round Table" group of Vietnam veterans who meet every Friday, Ralph and Carrie share the profound impact of creating a space where service members feel seen and understood. You'll hear the incredible story of two veterans who reunited after 50 years at the grill, and how Carrie broke barriers as one of the first female Marines to earn gold jump wings. Whether you’re a veteran looking for your "tribe" or an entrepreneur seeking inspiration on building a culture-first business, this conversation covers the heart of what it means to serve your country and your community, during and after service. Connect with RealTOC: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realtocpodcast/ [https://www.instagram.com/realtocpodcast/] TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@realtocpodcast [https://www.tiktok.com/@realtocpodcast] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/realtocpodcast [https://www.facebook.com/realtocpodcast] YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@realtoc [https://www.youtube.com/@realtoc] Website: RealTOC.com [http://realtoc.com] Connect with Rally Point Grille/Semper Fi Bar: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RPGWoodstock [https://www.facebook.com/RPGWoodstock] Instagram: https://instagram.com/SemperFiBar15 [https://instagram.com/SemperFiBar15] TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@rallypointgrille [https://www.tiktok.com/@rallypointgrille] Website: https://woodstock.rallypointgrille.com [https://woodstock.rallypointgrille.com] Nominate a veteran to be a RealTOC guest: https://bit.ly/4bIczd7 [https://bit.ly/4bIczd7] Find the Best Deals and Maximize Your Benefits: Veteran Auto Insurance Rates: https://veteran.com/lp/auto-insurance/?src=realtoc&adg=podcast&utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=realtoc&utm_content=auto_insurancehttps://bit.ly/4rCwuA6 [https://bit.ly/4rCwuA6] Buy a Home with $0 Down (VA Loan): https://veteran.com/start/?desc=zerodown&src=realtoc&adg=podcast&utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=realtoc&utm_content=home_loanshttps://bit.ly/4bi5pO0 [https://bit.ly/4bi5pO0] Compare Home Insurance Rates & Save: https://veteran.com/lp/home-insurance/?src=realtoc&adg=podcast&utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=realtoc&utm_content=home_insurancehttps://bit.ly/3PfSFyH [https://bit.ly/3PfSFyH] Top Credit Cards & Perks for Veterans: https://veteran.com/best-credit-cards-veterans/?src=realtoc&adg=podcast&utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=realtoc&utm_content=credit_cardshttps://bit.ly/4cY013P [https://bit.ly/4cY013P] Support Veteran-Owned: 30% Off Black Rifle Coffee (Code: GET30): https://blackriflecoffeecompany.pxf.io/c/2958094/2170331/20131?partnerpropertyid=3239244?subId1=realtoc&sharedid=realtochttps://bit.ly/4sNxNx0 [https://bit.ly/4sNxNx0] 30% Off BRCC Subscriptions (Code: COFFEE30): https://blackriflecoffeecompany.pxf.io/c/2958094/2124191/20131?partnerpropertyid=3239244?subId1=realtoc&sharedid=realtochttps://bit.ly/3PglBqe [https://bit.ly/3PglBqe]

Anthony Abbott: From Combat to Family Life | RealTOC Ep. 8

In today's episode of RealTOC, host Camerin Harden sits down with Anthony Abbott, known to many as Gunny, to talk about his fascinating and deeply personal journey. Originally from Cincinnati, Ohio, Gunny joined the Marine Corps at 19, dedicating 21 years of service to his country. From infantry roles and challenging recruiting duty toprestigious assignments at the United States Embassy, Gunny shares the stories behind his storied career. He provides a candid look at the adjustments of military life, from personal relationships to parenting two daughters while moving around the globe, from Japan to Syria. Hear about Gunny's transitions, changing MilitaryOccupational Specialties (MOSs), and the mentorship that shaped him. He also gives us a glimpse into his "Marine room," where he keeps prized possessions like his KA-BAR. Most importantly, we celebrate Gunny's achievements, whichinclude being gifted one of the most interesting awards of his career: a quilt of valor. Connect with RealTOC: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realtocpodcast/ [https://www.instagram.com/realtocpodcast/] TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@realtocpodcast [https://www.tiktok.com/@realtocpodcast] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/realtocpodcast [https://www.facebook.com/realtocpodcast] YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@realtoc [https://www.youtube.com/@realtoc] Website: RealTOC.com [http://realtoc.com]   Nominate a veteran to be a RealTOC guest:https://bit.ly/4bIczd7   Find the Best Deals and Maximize Your Benefits: Veteran Auto Insurance Rates:https://bit.ly/4rCwuA6 [https://bit.ly/4rCwuA6] Buy a Home with $0 Down (VA Loan):https://bit.ly/4bi5pO0 [https://bit.ly/4bi5pO0] Compare Home Insurance Rates & Save:https://bit.ly/3PfSFyH [https://bit.ly/3PfSFyH] Top Credit Cards & Perks for Veterans:https://bit.ly/4cY013P [https://bit.ly/4cY013P]   Support Veteran-Owned: 30% Off Black Rifle Coffee (Code: GET30):https://bit.ly/4sNxNx0 [https://bit.ly/4sNxNx0] 30% Off BRCC Subscriptions (Code: COFFEE30):https://bit.ly/3PglBqe [https://bit.ly/3PglBqe]   #MarineCorps #VeteranStories #SemperFi