Episode 49 : Former US Marine Bryan Roof!

Episode 49 : Former US Marine Bryan Roof!

On this edition of Reset and Rise To The Unbreakable With Amanda Moore, we welcome the Host of "Coffee Talk With Bryan and Marie", former US Marine Bryan Roof to the show! Here's his bio in his own words : Born and raised in Lancaster, California, I graduated high school in May 1999. Shortly after, in February 2000, I made the pivotal decision to enlist in the United States Marine Corps. I served as a 3051 Supply Marine and deployed to Kuwait and Iraq in January 2003 as part of Operation Iraqi Freedom, with my unit participating in the initial ground offensive. My time in service was not without personal hardship, including receiving a Red Cross message informing me of my grandmother's passing. Upon my honorable discharge in February 2004, I immediately transitioned into a demanding role within the aerospace industry, joining Northrop Grumman in Palmdale, California. That same year became a period of intense personal ambition and upheaval: I got married, became a father, embarked on a college degree, coached high school football, and even played semi-professional football. In hindsight, it's evident I placed an unsustainable burden upon myself during a critical post-military adjustment phase. Predictably, this frantic pace led to a rapid decline: my marriage faltered, ultimately ending in divorce. This period initiated a profound personal tailspin, forcing me to confront significant mental health challenges, including PTSD, anxiety, and an overwhelming sense of failure. My coping mechanisms at the time were destructive, characterized by excessive partying and drinking, which eventually led me to hit rock bottom. Amidst these struggles, I met my current wife, a truly remarkable woman who was raising three young boys, one of whom is non-verbal and autistic. Our connection was immediate and profound, leading to a quick marriage and the subsequent birth of our shared son, bringing our blended family to six children – five boys and one girl. It was after marrying her that I truly began to confront my mental health, recognizing the immense burden of unaddressed trauma I had carried for years. While the realization came swiftly, actively working through it became a multi-year journey of healing. My path took an unexpected turn in July 2018 when, after finally achieving full transparency about my struggles, the Veterans Administration deemed me "Unemployable." This designation was profoundly challenging, particularly as I had earned a business degree, achieved multiple promotions, and was thriving in my preferred role as a Project Manager, having finally attained substantial financial stability. To experience such a dramatic drop from a six-figure income to a quarter of that was devastating. This forced me to innovate and explore new avenues. I initially pursued various small business ventures, but my lifelong passion for talk radio sparked a new idea: to launch my own podcast. The podcast began simply: armed with a gaming microphone and my phone, I started recording personal reflections on what I considered my "interesting life." The process proved incredibly cathartic, prompting me to expand its scope. I soon began inviting fellow veterans to share their unique stories of service and the often-complex transition back to civilian life. This evolution led to "Heal Out Loud," a platform dedicated to openly discussing the good, the bad, and the ugly realities faced by military personnel and first responders. Last year, we launched a vital segment called "Coffee Talk," designed to delve deeper into issues frequently emerging from our interviews. This initiative connected me with Marie, whose courageous journey through addiction and sexual trauma resonated deeply. Her presence as co-host has been instrumental in creating a more inclusive space, particularly for female service members, encouraging them to share their experiences. Together, we champion the message that it’s okay not to be okay, offering a platform to "heal out loud" and normalize conversations around personal struggles. Our aim is to foster a community where we learn from our pasts, not allowing them to define us, but rather to shape us into stronger, more compassionate individuals. I am now in my fourth season, three and a half years into this fulfilling journey, and I eagerly anticipate sharing more of this mission with your audience. Follow Amanda on Instagram : @BackupBowler83 Follow the show on Instagram and Tik Tok : @ResetandRisePodcast⁩ Send us an email with your questions and comments : resetandrisepodcast@gmail.com Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/reset-and-rise-to-the-unbreakable--6690676/support [https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/reset-and-rise-to-the-unbreakable--6690676/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss].

Episode 48 : Owner of the Elite Evolved Pro Shop Phi Truong!

On this edition of Reset and Rise To The Unbreakable With Amanda Moore, we welcome the owner of the Elite Evolved Pro Shop, Phi Truong to the show! Here's his bio in his own words : I’m second generation Vietnamese American. My parents were south Vietnamese refugees. In 1980, I was born in a refugee camp in the Philippines. Came to America at 6 months old. I lived in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania for 10 years then had to leave unexpectedly and end it up in Newport News, Virginia.   No Diploma, No GED, No college.   Just hard work and passion for the businesses I own and operate.  Nail Technician out of high school to massage therapist in 2005 and had my very own practice with 7 other therapist working for me, to times share sales to life insurance sales.   Currently I've spent the last 20 years as a massage therapist and have a practice with my wife doing nails in the front my massage room in the back, and most recent a print shop in the middle of 1200 sqft space.   The pro shop story... Partnership gone wrong. You thought you can trust some one but ended up being a total lie. Luckily I was able to claim it my own and has evolved in the last 2 years.  Follow Amanda on Instagram : @BackupBowler83 Follow the show on Instagram and Tik Tok : @ResetandRisePodcast⁩ Send us an email with your questions and comments : resetandrisepodcast@gmail.com Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/reset-and-rise-to-the-unbreakable--6690676/support [https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/reset-and-rise-to-the-unbreakable--6690676/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss].

Episode 47 : Thomas Woo

On the next edition of Reset and Rise to the Unbreakable With Amanda Moore, we welcome Thomas Woo to the show! Here's his bio in his own words : Career  Walmart to contracting railroad to working for one of the big four railroads. Started my own merch company Appalachian syndicate. Life  Grew up in the south, moved to wv when my parents got divorced. While working with Walmart I met my wife who was also working there. We have 6 kids, 4 boys and two girls. Just celebrated our 10 year anniversary. Setbacks My one and only true setback would be devotion to Christ. I grew up going to church, raised Catholic, even went to catholic school from 6th grade to graduation. I’ve always believed in God and practiced religion, I just mostly was going through the motions. I’ve celebrated sin and wasn’t a good Christian the least bit. But in the past couple of years(when I launched Appalachian syndicate) I have found a calling to understand and study the Bible. I’ve become closer to Christ and see myself speaking to him more and more through out the day as if I was speaking to my literal father instead of just a higher being.  Visit Diligent Defense Company and use Code: appsyn15 for 15% off their website! diligentdefense.com Also visit Athena Target Systems and use Code: appsyn10 for 10% off their website! athenatargets.com Follow Amanda on Instagram : @BackupBowler83 Follow the show on Instagram and Tik Tok : @ResetandRisePodcast⁩ Send us an email with your questions and comments : resetandrisepodcast@gmail.com Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/reset-and-rise-to-the-unbreakable--6690676/support [https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/reset-and-rise-to-the-unbreakable--6690676/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss].

Episode 46 : Dr. Toby Brooks!

On this edition of Reset and Rise To The Unbreakable With Amanda Moore we welcome Dr. Toby Brooks to the show! Here's his bio : Dr. Toby Brooks is a professor, performance scientist, speaker, and host of the Becoming UnDone podcast whose work lives at the intersection of resilience, identity, purpose, and personal growth. Over the course of his career, he has served as a collegiate educator, researcher, athletic trainer, strength coach, leadership developer, and academic administrator, helping high achievers navigate pressure, reinvention, burnout, and life’s unexpected setbacks. But the heart of Toby’s story isn’t professional success—it’s learning how to rebuild after life falls apart. Growing up in rural Southern Illinois, Toby’s identity was deeply tied to athletics, achievement, and performance. When his basketball career unexpectedly ended at 18, he found himself facing a devastating identity crisis that left him questioning his worth and direction. What felt like “just a game” on the outside became the unraveling of everything he thought defined him. That season of loss eventually spiraled into deeper struggles with fear, anxiety, shame, depression, and hopelessness. After the collapse of long-held dreams, relationships, and certainty about the future, Toby hit a personal rock bottom that forced him to confront the hardest questions of his life: Who am I without the things I’ve built my identity around? And how do you keep going when you can’t see the path ahead? Rather than allowing fear to define him, Toby began the long process of rebuilding from brokenness. Through faith, resilience, education, leadership, and an unwavering commitment to growth, he transformed those experiences into a message that now resonates with audiences around the world. His work challenges people to stop hiding behind performance and perfection and instead embrace vulnerability, courage, and purpose-driven growth. Today, Toby speaks openly about overcoming fear, navigating adversity, and learning that courage is not the absence of fear—it’s the willingness to move forward anyway. A first generation college student, he currently holds 5 academic degrees including a PhD from the University of Arizona, an MBA from LSU Shreveport, and is working on a 6th, a masters degree in applied physiology from the University of Florida. Whether discussing leadership, mental health, identity loss, burnout, reinvention, or personal growth, his message is grounded in authenticity and lived experience rather than theory alone. At his core, Toby believes that some of life’s greatest transformations are born from our hardest moments—and that setbacks, while painful, often become the very thing that shapes us into who we were meant to become. His coaching app is available at ScienceoftheComeback.com and he also works 1:1 with individuals who are seeking to rebuild after life has failed to go according to plan. Follow Amanda on Instagram : @BackupBowler83 Follow the show on Instagram and Tik Tok : @ResetandRisePodcast⁩ Send us an email with your questions and comments : resetandrisepodcast@gmail.com Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/reset-and-rise-to-the-unbreakable--6690676/support [https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/reset-and-rise-to-the-unbreakable--6690676/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss].

Episode 45 : Derek Taylor!

On this edition of Reset and Rise to the Unbreakable With Amanda Moore, we welcome Derek Taylor to the show! What happens when one decision changes the course of your life forever? Derek Taylor had built a successful career, a family, and a future. But behind the scenes, pain, addiction, and desperation slowly took control. What began with prescription pills during his wife’s cancer battle spiraled into meth addiction, drug trafficking, federal prison… and the collapse of everything he thought he was. Then came the moment that changed everything. While facing years in federal prison, Derek received devastating news—his wife Molly had only days left to live. Against all odds, he was granted temporary release to say goodbye. That moment became the turning point. After nearly five years in federal prison, Derek rebuilt his life from the ground up—earning back trust, restoring purpose, becoming a leader, a father, and proving that your worst mistakes do not have to define your future. In this powerful episode of Reset and Rise to the Unbreakable with Amanda Moore, Derek shares a raw story of addiction, loss, redemption, resilience, and second chances. Because sometimes… Rock bottom becomes the foundation you rebuild from.  Follow Amanda on Instagram : @BackupBowler83 Follow the show on Instagram and Tik Tok : @ResetandRisePodcast⁩ Send us an email with your questions and comments : resetandrisepodcast@gmail.com Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/reset-and-rise-to-the-unbreakable--6690676/support [https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/reset-and-rise-to-the-unbreakable--6690676/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss].