The Mightiest Warriors
The Mightiest Warriors is a podcast that shines light on the remarkable stories of humans who have transformed profound adversity in their lives into a force of compassion, leadership and service to others.
"He who has a why to live for can deal with almost any how."
Victor Frankl
Episodes
10 episodes
Soil, Service, and Sovereignty
Juan Whiting's vision bridges worlds that rarely intersect: military service and regenerative agriculture. As president and co-founder of the Hinterland Institute, he's created a powerful model that places veterans as stewards of America's fede...
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57:30
The EP Challenge: Rediscovering Our Ancestral Health Wisdom
What if everything you've been told about your health destiny being determined by genetics is wrong? In this eye-opening conversation, Dr. Mark Pettus and Ashley Sheridan challenge conventional wisdom about our ability to transform our health a...
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48:09
Beyond Diets: How Lifestyle Changes Create Lasting Transformation
What happens when you challenge the belief that your energy levels, mental clarity, and weight are simply "fixed" parts of who you are? In this captivating follow-up conversation with Ashley Sheridan, we explore how small, sustainable lifestyle...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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34:33
From Kansas to the Cadillac Dirtbag: Potter Wonderland's Journey of Happiness
Potter Wonderland wasn't always the free-spirited rock climber known as "The Cadillac Dirtbag." Growing up in Kansas, he followed society's prescribed path—college, steady employment, material pursuits—yet found himself profoundly unhappy until...
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54:47
Transforming Trauma into Resilience: Dr. Joseph Maroon's Journey from Burnout to Balance
What if the key to brain health isn't found in a pill bottle but in how we live each day? Dr. Joseph Maroon, neurosurgeon and former medical director for the Pittsburgh Steelers, brings forty years of experience to this profound conversation ab...
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48:13
From Tennis Champion to Metabolic Health Pioneer: Dr. Paul Arciero's Journey
What happens when a tennis prodigy hits rock bottom at 19, only to discover an inner strength that transforms not just his game, but eventually the science of nutrition, fitness and human performance? Dr. Paul Arciero takes us on his remarkable...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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57:23
From Neuroscience to Military Excellence: Dr. Allison Brager's Journey
Dr. Allison Brager lives at the fascinating intersection of elite athletics, military service, and cutting-edge neuroscience. As one of the Army's "71 Foxes" - a small, specialized group of uniformed neuroscientists and neuropsychologists- she'...
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32:33
Warriors Beyond War: Casey Harver's Journey from Navy SEAL to Alaskan Wilderness Guide
When the mountains meet the sea in Kodiak, Alaska, something transformative happens to those who embrace its challenges. Retired Navy SEAL Captain Casey Harver discovered this power during military training and never looked back, eventually est...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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51:37
The Legacy of Service: A Green Beret's Journey
Michael "Rod" Rodriguez's life reads like an epic American saga—a generational story of service spanning from his grandfathers to his son. As a Green Beret with ten combat deployments behind him, Rod now leads the Global War on Terrorism Memori...
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59:01
From Adversity to Compassion: Stories of Everyday Warriors
The debut episode of The Mightiest Warriors podcast takes listeners on a deeply personal journey through host Dr. Mark Pettus' remarkable life story—one that embodies the podcast's mission of highlighting how ordinary people transform profound ...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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33:47