The Resilient Warrior Nation – Details, episodes & analysis

On this week's episode, Mike interviews Xander Gleaton, a former Air Force Pararescue man (PJ) who details his very traumatic childhood as his mother had a serious drug addiction and Xander was constantly moving from home to home. This resulted in Xander getting heavily involved in drugs usage himself in his early teen years. He finally shed that habit and transitioned into the military where he successfully navigated one of THE most difficult training pipelines in the entire Special Forces arena. After leaving the military Xander details how PTSD and a new drug habit almost took his life before psychedelics saved it and he was not only able to heal himself, but thrive after creating his own apparel company. Xander's story should show you that ANYONE can succeed in life, no matter what hand you're dealt! IG: _sdsc_official Website: saintsbydaysinnersbyconstruct.com TikTok: sdsc_official Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's podcast episode of The Resilient Warrior Nation, Mike speaks with Rich Creame., Rich is a U.S. Navy veteran and retired Sergeant with the Norfolk Police Department, where he served with distinction for 24 years. In his final assignment with the Training Division, Rich oversaw the development and instruction of Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM) and Peer Support programming, providing direct support and training to both the Norfolk Police Department and other emergency service agencies across the region. Rich continues to shape the future of first responder wellness as the Director of Public Safety Insights for Lighthouse Health & Wellness. He also serves as a Consultant and Family Wellness Co-Chair with the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) Collaborative Reform Initiative – Technical Assistance Center for Officer Wellness. #firstresponders #firstrespondermentalhealth #policewellness #veteranmentalhealth #peersupport #cismtraining #lawenforcementlife #publicsafetywellness #traumarecovery #officer #wellness first responder mental health podcast, police peer support programs, cism training for law enforcement, veteran wellness podcast, first responder trauma recovery, law enforcement mental health support, officer wellness programs, police stress management, emergency responder mental health, public safety wellness initiatives Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Shocking Truth About Hormone Therapy for PTSD In this week’s podcast episode of The Resilient Warrior Nation, Mike speaks with Judi Casey, the co-founder of Cutting Edge TRT, a functional medicine and hormone replacement therapy facility based in the New England area. Judi is both a board-certified nurse practitioner (NP) and the medical director of Cutting Edge TRT, providing advanced medical solutions including anti-aging treatments, peptide therapy, medical weight loss, hormone treatments for women, and Testosterone Therapy (TRT). I’m also happy to announce that Cutting Edge TRT is officially my first sponsor — truly grateful for their support and the life-changing work they do. We discuss a wide range of topics related to hormones and the first responder/military veteran community, including the extreme toll these careers take on our bodies and hormone balance. If you're suffering from PTSD or any trauma-related condition, please tune into this extremely informative episode — it may very well change your life. Judi Casey’s Links IG: @cuttingedgetrt FB: Cutting Edge Testosterone Therapy Website: cuttingedgetestosteronetherapy.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today Mike speaks with Dawn Thornhill, a family nurse practitioner and founder of Renew Wellness, a Texas-based wellness clinic that specializes in hormone optimization, medical weight loss, and functional medicine. She is a former IFBB figure pro and USAF officer veteran. She has been in medicine for 25 years, having spent nearly a decade working with the VA healthcare system in St. Petersburg, Florida. She is an advocate for root cause medicine and preventative care and is currently studying for a Doctorate in Nursing Practice with primary research in the veteran population, operator syndrome, and metabolic health. Dawn Thornhill's Instagram: Renewwellness_tx Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this week's episode, Mike speaks with Nick O'Kelly who is a retired Chief Warrant Officer 3 w/ 13 years in the Army and 9 in Special Forces as a Green Beret. He is one of the few to have served as both a US Army Green Beret AND an MH-60M Black hawk pilot with the 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment (SOAR). He completed 7 overseas deployments, including 3 combat tours and flew direct support missions for Tier 1 Special Mission Units in some of the world's most hostile environments. He is now the author of Stigma, which breaks the code of silence around mental health in the military and high performance communities. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today Mike interviews Mitch Aguilar, a former Navy SEAL who may look familiar as you may have seen him sparring with UFC fighter Sean Strickland. In this episode we speak about Mitch's career, mental fortitude, various issues that he's dealt with both as a SEAL and post-career that would've broken some men. Mitch is also a professional MMA fighter, supplement company owner, and started his own charity, "Adopt a cop BJJ," a 501(3)c that allows any police officer in the nation to attend any Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Academy of their choosing free of charge until the rank of blue belt. Mitch also launch The, "Violent Hippie" company which sells apparel, and organic CBD. Mitch also owns "The Violent Hippie Jiu Jitsu Academy", and their motto is, "Be kind, or else." IG: mitch_Aguilar, violent_hippie, masf_supplements Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today Mike speaks with Dr Leah Kaylor, a licensed clinical psychologist for the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Dr Kaylor specializes in treating those suffering from sleep disorders, one of the most devastating conditions that anyone can suffer from. Dr Kaylor also specializes in treating people who suffer from PTSD and those who've experienced serious traumas during the course of their employment. Dr Kaylor brings both clinical knowledge, as well as real world experience to the FBI and viewers are guaranteed to increase their knowledge after listening to Dr Kaylor. Also an accomplished author, Dr Kaylor's new book, The Sleep Advantage" will hit shelves on October 1, 2025. Social Media: IG drleahkaylor. Website: www.drleahkaylor.com. New Book dropping Oct. 1st The Sleep Advantage Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's episode, Mike speaks with Chris Bingham, a federal police K9 officer. Although Chris has had a stellar career, our talk was centered around his now-retired, former K9 partner, Tambo. Tambo was diagnosed with cancer, and although treatable, was going to be extremely expensive to treat. Fortunately, Chris knew of "Project K9 Hero", a 501(3)C nonprofit organization that cares for retired Police K9 and Military Working dogs by paying for medical care, rehabilitation, and death benefit assistance. This incredible organization paid for Tambo's surgical costs, as well as all costs associated with chemotherapy and rehabilitation. This allowed Tambo to receive all of the treatments that he needed to treat his cancer, and thankfully, he is able to continue living a quality life. Social Media: IG's: k9_tambo projectk9hero. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today Mike speaks with Jay Bailey, a US Army veteran, a former Boston area firefighter who holds degrees in Human Services, Psychology and is pursuing his Masters Degree in social work. Jay is the co-director of Hope Beyond The Badge and serves on the Plymouth County Critical Incident Stress Team. We spoke about Jay's rough childhood, his choice to join the military to stay out of jail, and his firefighting career which resulted in his struggling with psychological and stress-induced injuries, and a PTSD diagnosis. Learn how Jay healed and the advice that he's got for others so they don't take the same roads that he did. Social media's: IG - h.o.p.ebeyondthebadge FB Group: HOPE beyond the badge Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode of the Resilient Warrior Nation podcast features an emotional and inspiring conversation with Zach, a true testament to resilience and faith. Host Mike Morgan delves into Zach's life-changing journey following a tragic diving accident that left him paralyzed. Despite overwhelming odds, Zach's story is one of hope, healing, and unwavering determination to inspire others. Join us as we explore the complexities of PTSD, the power of faith, and the courage it takes to overcome life's most challenging adversities. From personal experiences to profound insights, this episode is a must-listen for anyone seeking inspiration and strength in the face of trauma. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices