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Episodes

Dec. 20, 2022

Practice and Bullsh*t #1

While sitting in my car... we're just practicing using our equipment and seeing if we can "actually stay on topic". We discuss the Army's Warrior Ethos and how it converts over to our daily lives. And a few other back stories...

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Dec. 29, 2022

Intro test

Just a short episode. We are trying to narrow down an introduction (brief description) of Life's a Bitch, Get a Helmet. Hope you get a laugh out of it. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/a...

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Jan. 4, 2023

I don't want to live. BUT! I don't want to die

This is a bit of a story time, we talk about Jim's first time he knew he needed help and how everything unfolded. We come to the conclusion of, If you need help, say something! Try these options: Dial 988 then press 1. Cris...

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Jan. 13, 2023

Staying alive while maintaining the fight

In this episode, Fry and I discuss what he did and what others may do, after treatment has started to stay alive. We tell stories and give insight into the importance of believing in something, self-talk, and a hobby. "Put so...

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Jan. 21, 2023

Music! A life saver!

Jim and I discuss why and how we use music to express ourselves, how we've used it for coping, stress relief, and any other emotion we've experienced. Music is a BIG part of our lives, and we're blessed to have it. #mentalhea...

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Feb. 28, 2023

Episode / Non-Episode

Just a short update and apology for being silent for so long. Plans to get a better schedule worked out to record more often. Also, we would like your input into the episodes. Do you have something going on in your life that ...

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March 8, 2024

What am I thinking?! (Solo W/Fri)

Do you find yourself overthinking? All the Time? Do you feel like you can never stop yourself from overthinking and over analyzing a situation or feeling? If you can relate like I have to this topic, you will be able to ident...

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March 8, 2024

Hey Inner Voice, STFU!!! (Solo W/Fri)

I'm told talking to yourself is a sign of you going crazy, or something like that. I've come to find out this is not true for most cases. I know I have battled with my Inner Voice more times than I count. Most of the time, it...

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March 8, 2024

Why? (Solo w/Fri)

Do you keep asking yourself Why? Why am I always talking about this one thing? Why does it seem like I can't get past this one thing in the past? Could it be Regret? Do you Regret something? Apparently, I do. I had to do to m...

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March 15, 2024

Embrace The Suck! (Solo w/Fri)

Embrace the Suck, Weather the Storm. It doesn't matter what you call it. It's not a lifestyle or goal to live in the Suck of Life. Lets take some time to figure out how to get out of the Suck and back into the life you were m...

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March 9, 2025

The Power of Self-Talk and Sounding Boards in Decision-Making

In this episode of Life’s a Bitch, Get a Helmet, Fri. explores two simple but powerful tools for making better decisions—self-talk and sounding boards. First, we break down self-talk—the practice of speaking your thoughts ou...

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March 9, 2025

The Courage to Ask for Help – Breaking the Stigma Around Vulnerability

Asking for help isn’t a sign of weakness—it’s a sign of strength. In this episode, we dive into the stigma surrounding vulnerability, especially in military and leadership roles, where self-reliance is ingrained. I share my personal journey of struggling to ask for help, how my mentor Scott Young c…

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March 31, 2025

Acknowledging the Aftermath: Leadership, Mistakes, and Growth

What happens when leadership goes wrong? What do you do when past failures haunt you, and the weight of responsibility feels unbearable?In this episode, I take you back to a moment that stuck with me—a leadership failure that...

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