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The Zen Veteran Podcast

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Our job on "Spotlight: Success Stories for Veterans" is to breakdown and analyze Titans in the military and civilian communities to discover their tactics, mindset, and systems so that you can apply them to your transition. Those Titans range from NYT best-selling authors to former heads of state, to other divergent thinkers who dominate their field by challenging conventional wisdom.

Location:

United States

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Our job on "Spotlight: Success Stories for Veterans" is to breakdown and analyze Titans in the military and civilian communities to discover their tactics, mindset, and systems so that you can apply them to your transition. Those Titans range from NYT best-selling authors to former heads of state, to other divergent thinkers who dominate their field by challenging conventional wisdom.

Language:

English

Contact:

312.600.7221


Episodes

Bullshit Sessions - Quarantine Habits, Villain Speeches, and Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream

4/1/2021
Hello there, and welcome to the Pilot Episode of “Bullshit Sessions: Stupid Conversations for Smart People,” where our job is to bring you groundbreaking insight on inane topics purely for your entertainment. This shows where all topics are poorly researched, logical fallacies are encouraged and laughs matter most. This week we are discussing: To help me with all of this, we have: Remember, life can’t be all business all the time, and the only bullshit you should listen to is bullshit...

Duration:01:03:02

Carolynn Beck - Staring Into Space, Tripping Over Duffel Bags, and Why You're Not Dead

3/5/2021
Hello everyone, welcome to Episode #30 of the “Spotlight Podcast: Success Stories for Veterans” where it is our job to breakdown and analyze Titans in both the military and civilian communities to discover their tactics, mindset, and systems so that you can apply them to your life, and your transition. Those titans range from NYT best-selling authors to former heads of state, to other divergent thinkers who dominate their field by challenging conventional wisdom. Today we are interviewing...

Duration:00:44:02

Ken Falke and Josh Goldberg – Challenging Mental Health Systems, Climbing the Wrong Ladder, and How You Can Thrive After Trauma

1/1/2021
Hello everyone, welcome to Episode #29 of the “Spotlight Podcast: Success Stories for Veterans” where it is our job to breakdown and analyze Titans in both the military and civilian communities to discover their tactics, mindset, and systems so that you can apply them to your life, and your transition. Those titans range from NYT best-selling authors to former heads of state, to other divergent thinkers who dominate their field by challenging conventional wisdom. Today we are interviewing...

Duration:00:58:17

Glenn Cowan - False Bravado, Ruthless Honesty, and Letting Yourself Grieve the Old Life

12/18/2020
Hello everyone, welcome to Episode #28 of the “Spotlight Podcast: Success Stories for Veterans” where it is our job to breakdown and analyze Titans in both the military and civilian communities to discover their tactics, mindset, and systems so that you can apply them to your life, and your transition. Those titans range from NYT best-selling authors to former heads of state, to other divergent thinkers who dominate their field by challenging conventional wisdom. Today we are interviewing...

Duration:00:56:16

Lisa Jaster - Cracking Ribs, Doing Stupid Things, and Why You Need to Ride the Elephant

12/14/2020
Hello everyone, welcome to Episode #27 of the “Spotlight Podcast: Success Stories for Veterans” where it is our job to breakdown and analyze Titans in both the military and civilian communities to discover their tactics, mindset, and systems so that you can apply them to your life, and your transition. Those titans range from NYT best-selling authors to former heads of state, to other divergent thinkers who dominate their field by challenging conventional wisdom. Today we are interviewing...

Duration:00:47:55

Garret Harrell - Getting Pigeon Holed, Amassing Business Acumen, and Why You Need to Become Sharp and Pointy

12/4/2020
Hello everyone, welcome to Episode #26 of the “Spotlight Podcast: Success Stories for Veterans,” where it is our job to breakdown and analyze Titans in both the military and civilian communities to discover their tactics, mindset, and systems so that you can apply them to your life, and your transition. Those titans range from NYT best-selling authors to former heads of state, to other divergent thinkers who dominate their field by challenging conventional wisdom. Today we are interviewing...

Duration:00:56:23

Michael Sarraille - Impact Over Money, Chipping Away at Complexity, and Why Fortune 500 Companies Might Not be Right for You

11/6/2020
Hello everyone, welcome to Episode #25 of the “Spotlight Podcast: Success Stories for Veterans,” where it is our job to breakdown and analyze Titans in both the military and civilian communities to discover their tactics, mindset, and systems so that you can apply them to your life, and your transition. Those titans range from best-selling authors to former heads of state, to other divergent thinkers who dominate their field by challenging conventional wisdom. Today we are interviewing...

Duration:00:52:47

Brad Scardino - Becoming an Engineer, Misconceptions About College, and Reframing Your Thinking About Bad Advice

10/9/2020
Hello everyone, welcome to Episode #24 of the “Spotlight Podcast: Success Stories for Veterans” where it is our job to breakdown and analyze Titans in both the military and civilian communities to discover their tactics, mindset, and systems so that you can apply them to your life, and your transition. Those titans range from NYT best-selling authors to former heads of state, to other divergent thinkers who dominate their field by challenging conventional wisdom. Today we are interviewing...

Duration:00:52:40

Eric Mitchell - Ditching Spray and Pray, Having No Fear, and Why You Might Love Sales

8/14/2020
Hello everyone, welcome to Episode 23 of the “Spotlight Podcast: Success Stories for Veterans” where it is our job to breakdown and analyze Titans in both the military and civilian communities to discover their tactics, mindset, and systems so that you can apply them to your life, and your transition. Those titans range from NYT best-selling authors to former heads of state, to other divergent thinkers who dominate their field by challenging conventional wisdom. Today we are interviewing...

Duration:00:54:49

Richard Tedeschi - Growth After Trauma, Getting a Handle on Distractions, and Why Your Core Beliefs Might Change

5/29/2020
Welcome to Episode #22 of the Spotlight Podcast: Success Stories for Veterans, where it is our job to breakdown and analyze Titans in the military and civilian communities to discover their tactics, mindset, and systems so that you can apply them to your life and your transition. Those Titans range from NYT best-selling authors to former heads of state to other divergent thinkers who dominate their field by challenging conventional wisdom. Today we are interviewing: Richard...

Duration:00:41:06

Rob Rens - The Corporate Wheel, Falling Into Sales, and Respecting Your Risk-Taking Trait

5/1/2020
Hello everyone, welcome to Episode #21 of the “Spotlight Podcast: Success Stories for Veterans” where it is our job to breakdown and analyze Titans in both the military and civilian communities to discover their tactics, mindset, and systems so that you can apply them to your life, and your transition. Those titans range from NYT best-selling authors to former heads of state, to other divergent thinkers who dominate their field by challenging conventional wisdom. Today we are interviewing...

Duration:00:37:13

Stephen Colon – The 3-Foot Circle, External Pressure Killing Your Creativity, and Why You Need to Get Some Wins

4/24/2020
Welcome to Episode #20 of the Spotlight Podcast: Success Stories for Veterans, where it is our job to breakdown and analyze Titans in the military and civilian communities to discover their tactics, mindset, and systems so that you can apply them to your life and your transition. Those Titans range from NYT best-selling authors to former heads of state to other divergent thinkers who dominate their field by challenging conventional wisdom. Today we are interviewing: Stephen...

Duration:00:41:48

Nate Boyer - Making a Film, Frustration with Politics, and Why You Shouldn't Worry About Starting at the Bottom

4/17/2020
Welcome to Episode #19 of the Spotlight Podcast: Success Stories for Veterans, where it is our job to breakdown and analyze Titans in the military and civilian communities to discover their tactics, mindset, and systems so that you can apply them to your life and your transition. Those Titans range from NYT best-selling authors to former heads of state to other divergent thinkers who dominate their field by challenging conventional wisdom. Today we are interviewing: Nate Boyer. Nate’s...

Duration:00:55:37

Jason Van Camp - Upfront Clarity, Doing Business with Friends, and Why You Can't Force Inspiration

3/28/2020
Welcome to Episode #18 of the Spotlight Podcast: Success Stories for Veterans, where it is our job to breakdown and analyze Titans in the military and civilian communities to discover their tactics, mindset, and systems so that you can apply them to your life and your transition. Those Titans range from NYT best-selling authors to former heads of state to other divergent thinkers who dominate their field by challenging conventional wisdom. Today we are interviewing: Jason Van...

Duration:00:44:46

David Rutherford – Veterans Becoming Hippies, the Destructiveness of the Hero Achetype, and Relieving Your Expectation of Perfection

3/20/2020
Welcome to Episode #17 of the Spotlight Podcast: Success Stories for Veterans, where it is our job to breakdown and analyze Titans in the military and civilian communities to discover their tactics, mindset, and systems so that you can apply them to your life and your transition. Those Titans range from NYT best-selling authors to former heads of state to other divergent thinkers who dominate their field by challenging conventional wisdom. Today we are interviewing: David Rutherford. David...

Duration:00:56:06

Benjamin Asare – A Different Approach to Law School, the Power of Being Intentional, and Befriending the People on the Outskirts

3/14/2020
Welcome to Episode 16 of the Spotlight Podcast: Success Stories for Veterans, where it is our job to breakdown and analyze heavy hitters in the military and civilian communities to discover their tactics, mindset, and systems so that you can apply them to your life. Those heavy hitters range from NYT best-selling authors to former heads of state, to other divergent thinkers who dominate their field by challenging conventional wisdom. Today we are interviewing Benjamin Asare. Benjamin is...

Duration:00:50:11

Eric Wright - Understanding CIVDIV Doctrine, Wandering the Transition Desert, and Why Project Management Might be the Perfect Career for You

3/6/2020
Hello everyone, welcome to Episode 15 of the “Spotlight Podcast: Success Stories for Veterans” where it is our job to breakdown and analyze Titans in both the military and civilian communities to discover their tactics, mindset, and systems so that you can apply them to your life. Those Titans range from NYT best-selling authors, to former heads of state, to other divergent thinkers who dominate their field by challenging conventional wisdom. Today we are interviewing Eric Wright. Eric can...

Duration:00:19:03

Rich Cardona - Moving Past Perfection, Unflinching Honesty, and the Joy of Walking Away from the Safe Route

2/28/2020
Hello everyone, welcome to Episode 14 of the “Spotlight Podcast: Success Stories for Veterans” where it is our job to breakdown and analyze Titans in the military and civilian communities to discover their tactics, mindset, and systems so that you can apply them to your life and your transition. Those Titans range from NYT best-selling authors to former heads of state, to other divergent thinkers who dominate their field by challenging conventional wisdom. Today we are interviewing: Rich...

Duration:00:50:41

Michael Jensen - The Difference Between Aggression and Anger, Starting Over in Alaska, and How You Win With Kindness

2/21/2020
What does it take to go from being an Army JAG officer prosecuting court-martials to become: Listen to our interview with Michael Jensen and find out.

Duration:00:44:46

Steph Figarelle -Overcoming Arrogance, Establishing Boundaries, and How to Spot BS Fitness Advice

2/14/2020
Today we are interviewing Steph Figarelle. Steph is a 17-year veteran of the fitness industry, and she is one of the rare breeds of trainers that practices what she preaches. Steph is successful because her clients get and maintain their results. In an industry where people spend a lot of time focused on their bodies, Steph spends a lot of time helping people fix their mindset. So how does she do it? Stick around and find out.

Duration:01:01:39