The Warrior Monk Podcast: Recent Episodes
Lance Radford
In Episode 39, Lance is joined by Nick Heath. Nick is a breathwork practitioner and advocate for the power of using breath to take agency over your own health. Nick was diagnosed as a Type 1 Diabetic as a child and now he uses breath exercise and the science around breathing metabolism to improve his health and help control his disease. Nick shares some of his story and he and Lance discuss perspectives on practicing breathwork in our everyday lives.
In this podcast, Lance speaks with fellow strength and conditioning coach and health enthousiast Tyler Nicholson. Tyler is a seasoned coach with over a decade's experience within the crossfit, fitness, performance and nutrition worlds. Topics of discussion include Tyler's approach to transforming health, misinformation and misconceptions regarding nutrition, and his new 12 week coaching program.
In this episode, Lance is joined by Addie Lamarr. Addie was a cryptologist for both the US Air Force and within federal service and has an extensive resume within the cybersecurity and cryptocurrency realms. Addie breaks down some of the misconceptions about cryptocurrencies and how they may look integrated into our society moving forward. Lance and Addie also talk some of they dystopian outcomes with Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) versus the utopian possibilities of a solarpunk future.
In this episode of the podcast, Lance was joined by the online personality simply known as Anti Prophet. Anti Prophet has popped up on social media in the past year with thoughts and experiences on self-improvement and articulating an antithesis to self-sabotaging behaviors and beliefs. He and Lance talked about living outside the US to experience perspective, methods to exist outside "The Matrix", fundamentals for how to get started on your own path and what's on the horizon for Anti Prophet's channel.
In this episode, Lance sits down with Kristina Komorowski, who goes by her handle, Mother Medicines, on social media. Kristina is a holistic health coach, herbalist and cacao ceremony practitioner. Kristina and Lance talk about cacao's origins as well as its potential as a plant medicine for emotional and spiritual healing. They also cover several other wholistic health and fitness topics emerging in Kristina's holistic practice and everyday life.
Lance talks with musician, producer and Easy Star Records frontman Michael Goldwasser. Michael and his studio's house band, The Easy Star All Stars, have left their mark in the music industry by taking loved albums from famous artists and turning them into full length reggae renditions. Michael discusses the origins of Easy Star, how to find balance in re-interpreting famous artists' music and the band's new upcoming album, Ziggy Stardub, in honor of the late David Bowie
Lance sits down with Ani Manian, an executive coach and author of Scale With Psychology. Ani speaks to his experience in coaching entrepreneurs and business professionals and the limits they find in growth due to their own psychological barriers.
On this long overdue episode, Lance sits down with Joe Stapp, a fellow Air Force Combat Aviation Advisor and father of a small tribe. We talk shop on fatherhood and his approach to preparing boys to become men in today's world as well as the weeklong challenge known as the Rite of Passage.
In this episode, Lance talks to Rob, known by his social media handle: McDojoLife, to discuss the current state of the martial arts community, how to approach selecting a martial arts gym to train at and some of the future planned content for McDojoLife. Go check out Rob on Instagram and YouTube @McDojoLife.
I am joined by Mr. Richard Love, a prior Swedish Artic Ranger and fitness coach who leads people on their path to finding their own inner savage. Mr. Love tells me about his transformational time in the Swedish Army, his philosophies on nutrition, fitness approaches, use of the five savage training tools and much more.
Lance wraps up the 4 part psychology/neuroscience mini-series with Neurophysiologist Dr. Kate Pate. We get into good and bad coping habits after stress and trauma as well as psychedelic therapy for veterans and first responders. Kate really digs into the science of what therapies like ayahuasca and MDMA do in the brain and what certain people can stand to gain if traditional more therapy models are not working for them.
In Episode 28, Lance was joined by Kyle and Andrew from Recycle For Veterans. Kyle and Andrew started RFV after serving in the Marine Corps and have made it their mission to inspire and empower others to help make our world a cleaner place. They discuss some of the inspiration in starting their organization as well as how others can make a difference. We also discuss the direction that RFV will be moving in the near future with cleanups and their Eco Warrior Program.
In part 3 of the Neuroscience/Psychology mini-series, Lance talks with the founder of Roscoe's Wetsuit Neuro founder and Neuroscience Researcher Toby Pasman. Toby works with high performance individuals and those with neurological problems to conduct brain coaching through neurofeedback and neurostimulation technology. Toby breaks down the science of how this technology works and the many benefits it has to offer.
In Episode 26, Lance continues the Psychology/Neuroscience mini-series of the podcast with Cliff of Psychological Tactics. Cliff is an Army veteran and an active Law Enforcement Officer who has been developing educational material to help law enforcement and first responders gain psychological preparedness for the hazards of the job through his company the Human Performance and Readiness Institute.
Lance has a discussion with Dr. Justin Smith (Neuroscience PhD) to talk about the decision making process under high stress. Dr. Smith's company, Tactical Neuroscience, works to help military, law enforcement and first responders better at performing in dynamic and high risk environments they work in.
Lance talks with Navy veteran, tactical humor commentator and subject matter enthusiast AT: Ambrosia Terrebonne. They talk hardhat diving, the origin of the AT character, the importance of humor in dangerous jobs, becoming a flashlight connoisseur and more.
On Independence Day, Lance chats with Phil from American Yogi to talk about entrepreneurship, yoga, health, community and so much more. Listen to the whole episode for a coupon code to save 10% from the LiveAmericanYogi.com store.
In this episode, Lance interviews Air Force Special Warfare Officer and Team USA bobsled team member Chris Walsh. Chris talks about being a part of the Air Force Wold Class Athlete Program and balancing your time in order to pursue big goals. Lance and Chris also discuss the physical and mental challenges of overcoming sport related injuries and Chris' view on being a Gentleman-Viking.
Lance speaks with fellow podcast host Scott Shortmeyer about the importance of rest and recovery to optimizing lifestyle and being able to maintain overall health. Scott hosts 'The Rest and Recovery Podcast' and discusses what led him down his path of passion for the subject as well as shares some key take-aways for improving sleep and training recovery.
In Episode 20, Lance is joined by Destinee Parata who called in all the way from the island of Maui. Lance and Destinee discuss the importance of water in our lives and some of the benefits of drinking Kangen water. This alkaline/hydrogen rich water is produced through an ionization process and can be treated straight from the tap in anyone's home.
In this episode, Lance is joined by Ash Shukla, a financial management export to talk about his philosophy and upcoming book, Financial Chakras. Ash delves into the meaning of Chakras and how they apply to our finances, our identity, and our decision making.
Lance talks nutrition and metabolism with dietician Brooke West. Brooke has worked with collegiate and tactical athletes helping them improve their performance and overall wellness through food. In the conversation she provides some key strategies for performance eating.
In this episode Lance speaks with Brian from Operation RSF. Operation RSF is a non-profit organization who has made it their mission to support military veterans through accountability and community to combat the symptoms of Post-Traumatic Stress through physical activity and exercise.
Lance sits down with Cary Reichbach at Grey Team Headquarters to discuss wholistic health solutions for American military Veterans in south Florida.
In this podcast, Lance speaks with Pake McNally. Pake is the owner/operator of Become Stronger Industries where he designs and hand builds exercise maces. Pake shares his personal story of getting into blacksmithing and metal working as well as overcoming some of the challenges of starting a business.
In episode 14, Lance is joined by Mike Kurcina, founder of SpotterUp Tactical Solutions. They discuss Mike's new publication "We Fight Monsters" which is a collection of poetic mementos and commentaries from the warfighter's prospective and philosophy. Mike and Lance also delve into the tradition and impact of writing warrior cultures.
In this episode, Lance is joined by Bookem of the Bridges Project to discuss the huge cultural shift in America around community policing and how to move forward in a positive direction that supports communities and law enforcement officers for progress in America.
In Episode 12, Lance has a deep conversation with Pararescueman and SOCOM Athlete founder Jason Sweet. As a Pararescueman in the Air Force, Jason conducted Combat Search and Rescue. Now, Jason is mentoring the next generation of SpecOps hopefuls to help them prepare physically and mentally for the rigors of the Special Operations community.
In this episode Emily Hightower of Intrinsic Way joins Lance to talk about the ability to overcome trauma, using archery to improve resilience and the development of her Skill of Stress course focused around helping others master their own stress responses.
In this episode Lance collaborates with fellow Podcaster and vestibular specialist Dr. Craig Kasper to discuss resiliency, seeking balance in life and finding perspective amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
In Episode 9, Lance is joined by Damon Young of SSVI LLC, for a fun conversation on custom Glock work, pistol training, a shared fandom of Star Wars and Norse mythology as well as savannah cats!
In this episode Lance talks with Jesse Gould, an Army veteran and founder of Heroic Hearts Project. HHP is a non-profit organization who has made it their mission to connect veterans struggling with treatment resistant mental trauma with psychedelic therapies.
Lance talks with Art Of Breath Co-founder Rob Wilson and discusses the importance of breath work and how it can effect everything in an individual from mental state all the way to metabolism.
Lance sits down with Lee Noto, an intimacy coach and sensuality specialist, to talk about reconnecting after being separated over distance/time, staving off the instant gratification trends and lessons in improving intimacy with your partner and yourself.
Lance sits down with Dr. JT Smiley of Optimal Health on 30A to talk IV treatments, NAD therapy and trends in the health industry.
In Episode 4 of The Warrior Monk Podcast I interview Angel of Battle Ready Bodywork. She is a Massage Therapist working closely with the military community and has just recently relocated her business from El Paso, TX to Fayetteville, NC.
We sit down with Trey from the Float Brothers Spa, a veteran owned and operated float spa in Destin, FL. We talk about experiences with floating as well as some of the proven benefits of float therapy as well as the Float Brothers program for veterans with PTS and discuss anxiety and stress in modern society.
In this episode Lance talks with Bo Brickey, a friend and highly decorated Air Force Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) technician. Bo discusses deploying during the global war on terror, resiliency, leadership ideology, physical fitness and his current reading list.
In the first interview episode of the podcast, Lance sits down with Smitty. Smitty is an Air Force combatives master instructor and special operations veteran. Discussion topics include competing in boxing/MMA, mentoring, personal growth and SMitty's suggested reading lists.
This is the introductory episode of The Warrior Monk Podcast. The host, Lance, introduces himself, breaks down the mission of the podcast, and defines what a 'Warrior Monk' is. Stay tuned for more episodes in the near future!