BMX Culture to Streetwear Brand | Terrence Carter (Krupp & Carter Clothing Co.) | LSL Podcast S3 E35

PTSD, War & Music: Sean of The Quarantined on Finding Purpose After Iraq | LSL S3E41

How do you rebuild your life after war? On this episode of the Live Struggle Legacy Podcast, Michael “MP” Paul sits down with Sean of The Quarantined—U.S. Army Airborne Infantryman, musician, songwriter, and advocate for veterans’ mental health.Sean shares his journey from deployment in Iraq to finding healing through music, creative expression, and personal responsibility. We discuss PTSD, life after military service, self-reliance, authenticity, and The Quarantined’s latest album, Aversion to Normalcy, recorded at the legendary Blackbird Studios in Nashville. From learning to kill as a soldier to learning to use music as a language, Sean opens up about resilience, growth, and building a legacy through honesty rather than perfection. Topics Include: • Military service and deployment to Iraq • PTSD and veterans’ mental health • Music as therapy and healing • Life after the military • Aversion to Normalcy • Self-reliance and personal responsibility • Authenticity and personal growth • Legacy through honesty Follow The Quarantined: Website: www.thequarantined.com Instagram: @thequarantined TikTok: @TheQuarantined Facebook: The Quarantined Bandcamp: thequarantined.bandcamp.com 🎙️ Live Struggle Legacy https://livestrugglelegacy.com/ We celebrate people who transform pain into purpose and adversity into legacy.#VeteranPodcast #PTSDAwareness #TheQuarantined #MilitaryVeteran #MentalHealth #MusicTherapy #IraqVeteran #AlternativeRock #LiveStruggleLegacy #PersonalGrowth Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

Overcoming Inner Obstacles | Jonte Devon on Music, Fatherhood & Mental Strength | LSL Podcast S3E40

On Season 3 Episode 40 of the Live Struggle Legacy Podcast, Michael “MP” Paul sits down with Clearwater, Florida recording artist, prolific freestyler, and trendsetter Jonte Devon — also known as “The Wick City Weirdo” and “Birthmark Devon.” As the blood cousin of the late Timothy “Big Baby” Lewis — the original inspiration behind the Live Struggle movement — Jonte carries forward a legacy rooted in pain, perseverance, authenticity, and transformation. In this powerful conversation, we discuss overcoming inner obstacles like fear, trauma, ego, self-sabotage, and negative thought patterns that hold people back from reaching their full potential. We also talk about the creative process, putting our children first, making better decisions to stay present in their lives, and why therapy and emotional healing matter for everyone.This episode is about accountability, growth, healing generational trauma, and becoming the example our children need — even while battling our own internal struggles. Topics include: • Overcoming inner obstacles and self-sabotage • Fatherhood and leading by example • Mental health and the importance of therapy • Healing trauma through creativity and self-expression • The creative process behind authentic music • Clearwater, Florida culture and independent artistry • Turning pain into purpose and adversity into legacy LIVE STRUGGLE LEGACY is about honoring the people who made it through the struggle and transformed it into something meaningful. Out now on all platforms. Link in bio. #LiveStruggleLegacy #JonteDevon #MentalHealth #Fatherhood #Healing #Therapy #FloridaHipHop #SelfGrowth #Podcast #traumahealing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

The Space Between Science & Soul | Bron Watson on Cancer, Healing & Perspective | S3E39

What happens when life changes forever — and you choose purpose instead of fear? On this episode of Live Struggle Legacy, Michael “MP” Paul sits down with educator, entrepreneur, nurse, and founder of The Serenity Project, Bron Watson for a powerful conversation around healing, resilience, authenticity, cancer, emotional wellness, spirituality, and finding peace in the middle of uncertainty. After decades working in healthcare and helping others communicate with authenticity, Bron’s life shifted dramatically following a breast cancer diagnosis in 2017, followed years later by a second diagnosis of incurable blood cancer. Instead of allowing diagnosis to define her, she created The Serenity Project — a space where science meets soul, helping people reconnect with themselves while navigating grief, fear, healing, purpose, and personal transformation. This episode explores: Healing beyond the physical Emotional and spiritual resilience The power of authenticity Navigating uncertainty with grace Purpose through pain Mental health and self-connection Life after diagnosis Finding serenity in chaos This conversation is honest, grounding, emotional, and deeply human. Out now on all platforms. 🌐 The Serenity Project 📸 Bron Watson Instagram 📘 Bron Watson Facebook 💼 Bron Watson LinkedIn #LiveStruggleLegacy #BronWatson #HealingJourney #CancerSurvivor #MentalHealthPodcast #Authenticity #SpiritualHealing #PersonalGrowth #WellnessPodcast #HealingTrauma #EmotionalHealing #PodcastInterview #MindBodySoul #PurposeThroughPain #Resilience Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

Sex Therapist Explains Why Most Relationships Fail | Intimacy & Communication

On this episode of the Live Struggle Legacy Podcast, MP sits down with Florida licensed therapist, intimacy coach, and certified sex therapist Nikki Barfield to have a real conversation about intimacy, relationships, communication, authenticity, and the importance of learning yourself before trying to learn your partner.  This conversation goes far beyond surface-level relationship advice. Nikki breaks down the difference between performance and genuine connection, why so many people feel emotionally disconnected in relationships, and how unresolved patterns often show up through intimacy and communication struggles. The episode dives into: • Sex therapy and breaking shame around intimacy • Learning your needs, desires, and boundaries • Why pleasure should not feel like a checklist • Couples therapy and emotional disconnection • Mismatched desire and communication struggles • Internal Family Systems (IFS) and understanding different parts of yourself • Authenticity, self-awareness, and aligned relationships • The importance of consent, safety, and honest communication • Healing relationship patterns before they become damage control Nikki also shares her journey from structured government work into creating a more aligned life helping individuals and couples build healthier, more authentic relationships through therapy, coaching, and sex-positive education. This is a powerful conversation for anyone trying to better understand themselves, improve intimacy, strengthen communication, or build healthier relationships from the inside out. 🌐 Website: helpishealthy.com 📲 Instagram: @nikhelpsyou Hosted by Michael “MP” Paul 🎙️ Live Struggle Legacy #SexTherapy #Relationships #CouplesTherapy #Intimacy #SelfAwareness #Communication #MentalHealth #Therapy #Authenticity #LiveStruggleLegacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

Charli Funk on the IXLien Movement, Filmmaking & Music With Purpose

Charli Funk joins the Live Struggle Legacy Podcast to discuss the early St. Pete music scene, Atlanta’s influence on his creative style, independent filmmaking, music, merch, and the IXLien movement built around inspiration and love. A deep conversation on Tampa Bay culture, underground music, storytelling, creativity, and authentic artistic expression. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]