Beyond The Trek Fireside Chat: Conversations That Inspire

<p>In Episode 21, we sit down with Andrew Kerr — former Marine, gym owner, and current GM of D1 Smoky Mountains — to break down what real coaching looks like. This conversation goes far beyond lifting weights. Andrew...

<p>Episode 20 features Retired Captain Brad Shepherd — Director of Public Safety for Chateau Health & Wellness and host of the “No One Fights Alone” podcast. With 25 years of service in the Oklahoma Highway Patrol, Brad...

<p>Some stories don’t just inspire they recalibrate your mindset.</p><p>We Sat down with Roger and Dan, retired veterans and hosts of the Tracer Burnout podcast a platform built to serve those who served, and to help...

<p>In this episode of Beyond The Trek Fireside Chat, we sit down with Nick Lavery — Green Beret, author, speaker, and warrior. Nick’s story is one of resilience, grit, and purpose. After surviving catastrophic injuries...

<p>The Hobby Daddy: A Story of War, Fatherhood, and Finding Purpose</p><p></p><p>In this powerful episode, The Hobby Daddy opens up about his life before, during, and after the war. From the joys and struggles of...

<p>JC Glick is a retired U.S. Army Lieutenant Colonel who spent over 20 years serving at the highest levels of Special Operations, with multiple combat deployments around the globe. His experience leading elite teams in...

<p>In this powerful episode, we sit down with 18 Good Guy — a U.S. Army Green Beret, social media influencer, and unapologetically authentic voice in the veteran space. He opens up about the responsibility of...

<p>Tabitha Farmer is a Gold Star Spouse, mother, and resilient voice of remembrance and strength. Her husband, CW2 Jonathan Farmer, a beloved Green Beret, was killed in action in Syria in 2019. Since his passing...

<p>Taylor Cavanaugh is the only known individual to have served both as a U.S. Navy SEAL and a French Foreign Legionnaire—a journey that didn’t begin with military accolades, but rather in a place of pain, hardship, and...

<p>In this episode, we explore the mindset that separates those who lead from those who follow. From embracing discomfort as a tool for growth to prioritizing habits over fleeting goals, we dig into the principles that...

<p>Nicholas Ruggieri is an Active-Duty Army Officer with 18 years of service in both Conventional and Special Operations Formations. Nick joined the Army Reserves while attending Union College in 2005, after graduation...

<p>John Wayne Troxell is a retired United States Army senior noncommissioned officer who served as the third Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. In this capacity he served as the...

<p>Zac Cannon is a husband, father, and a seasoned Army veteran with 18 years of service, including 13 years in Special Operations. With seven combat deployments spanning Iraq, Afghanistan, and East Africa—along with 38...

<p>Colonel (Retired) William "Bill" Ostlund, a distinguished leader whose career exemplifies dedication, resilience, and exemplary service.</p><p>Colonel Ostlund's journey began in 1983 when he enlisted in the U.S...

<p>From the battlefield to the streets, Dario Giomi has dedicated his life to service, facing danger head-on as an Army Cavalry Scout, SWAT officer, and two-time Medal of Valor recipient. In this episode, Dario shares...