Joe Keain, Australian Podiatrist of the year Award winner, business owner and runner. 
We discussed various topics related to podiatry and running, including barefoot running, treating younger athletes versus weekend warriors, and Joe's journey from being a podiatrist to a business owner.  From being fired from his first job to becoming a partner in a successful podiatry business, Joe shares his journey and lessons learned on Humility and continuous learning key to personal growth and development. We also discuss the importance of sharing knowledge and wisdom with others, building rapport with clients and patients, and prioritising long-term health and well-being for athletes. The conversation highlights the importance of personal growth and development in both professional and personal life. Joe talked about how winning the award has been a great honor for him and his team, and how it has motivated him to continue providing the best possible care to his patients.  Joe also shares his experience of starting out as a podiatrist and how he has grown as a mentor to his staff.  He emphasises the importance of creating a positive work environment and providing opportunities for his team to learn and grow.  Overall it was an absolute pleasure to speak with, his insights into self reflection, humility and self improvement are invaluable.   This episode provides valuable insights into the world of podiatry and the importance of continuous learning and development in any profession. 


You can find Joe at https://podfitadelaide.com.au/ instagram: @joekeain - https://www.instagram.com/joekeain facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100088811183657
 I am Damian Porter , Former NZ Special Forces Operator, Subject Matter Expert from www.hownottodie.com.au and you can listen to my STRAIGHT TALK MIND AND MUSCLE PODCAST sponsored by www.realketonesaustralia.com  - the best and most effective ketone supplement on the market to reduce anxiety, enhance brain performance and supply twice as much energy as glucose.

Links for my former shows are here-


 WATCH on YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLpt-Zy1jciVn7cWB0B-y5WATyzrzfwucZ LISTEN on:  spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1rlAGRXCwLIJfQCQ5B3PYB?si=UmgsMBFkRfelCAm1E4Pd3Q Itunes - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/straight-talk-mind-and-muscle-podcast/id1315986446?mt=2 
Google - https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cDovL2ZlZWRzLmxpYnN5bi5jb20vMTA5NDc4L3JzczI?ep=14 

  

Amazon https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/5bce2d31-a171-4e83-bada-d1384c877e76 Subscribe for more amazing tips, interviews and wisdom from phenomenal guests ------- And get your ** FREE ** copy of my 5 day Meal Plan and Exercise eBook here: https://realketonesaustralia.com/

The John Wick Movie franchise has Former CIA and Navy Seal Shawn Ryan to keep it real, and the EXTRACTION  franchise and The Gray Man has Craig "CHILI" Palmer! After 25 years in the military and 17 years in the tier 1 life at “The Unit”  Craig takes us through his incredible journey after retiring in 2014. 
From Shot Show, to  working with Kyle Lamb at Viking Tactics  and then onto meeting Director Sam Hargreave and working on the set of Extraction, Extraction 2 and The Gray Man- it has been yet another growth period in his life. He realised that in retiring from the Unit, he would have to move away from the location he lived and had worked in for 17 years to really help him transition identities and careers ,and you can see this has stood him in good stead. A  warrior gentleman ( as so many of my guests truly are) Craig is there simply to help others, and it was an honour, and a pleasure to speak with him.

An organic, light  and fun conversation, I am sure you will enjoy it as much as I did.

 Overall, this episode provides a fascinating glimpse into the world of movies and media, as well as the importance of having mentors and role models to guide you in your career and personal life. Whether you're a fan of action movies like Extraction or simply interested in learning more about the industry, this episode is definitely worth a listen.

 Chili's military background is impressive. He served in the Tier 1 special operations unit of the United States Army. 
During his time in “The Unit”, Chili was involved in numerous high-risk missions, including hostage rescues and counter-terrorism operations. 
 After retiring from the military, he transitioned to the movie industry, where he has worked on several blockbuster films, including the action-thriller "Extraction" starring Chris Hemsworth. Chili was responsible for training Hemsworth for his role in "Extraction, and Extraction 2" which required the actor to perform intense physical stunts and fight scenes. Chili's experience in the military gave him a unique perspective on how to train actors for these types of roles. He emphasized the importance of safety and proper technique, while also pushing realism -and of course - “Bullet Count”. 

In addition to his work in the movie industry, Chili is also involved in several charitable organizations that support veterans and their families. He believes that giving back to the community is an important part of his life, and he encourages others to find ways to make a positive impact in their own communities.

 
I am sure you will love the conversation as much as I did and Chili even shares his excitement for the Extraction sequel and hints at some of the new action sequences and stunts that audiences can expect to see

 You can find him on Insta at https://www.instagram.com/chilipalmershooting/
 I am Damian Porter , Former NZ Special Forces Operator, Subject Matter Expert from www.hownottodie.com.au and you can listen to my STRAIGHT TALK MIND AND MUSCLE PODCAST sponsored by www.realketonesaustralia.com  - the best and most effective ketone supplement on the market to reduce anxiety, enhance brain performance and supply twice as much energy as glucose.

Links for my former shows are here-


 WATCH on YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLpt-Zy1jciVn7cWB0B-y5WATyzrzfwucZ LISTEN on:  spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1rlAGRXCwLIJfQCQ5B3PYB?si=UmgsMBFkRfelCAm1E4Pd3Q Itunes - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/straight-talk-mind-and-muscle-podcast/id1315986446?mt=2 
Google - https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cDovL2ZlZWRzLmxpYnN5bi5jb20vMTA5NDc4L3JzczI?ep=14 

  Amazon https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/5bce2d31-a171-4e83-bada-d1384c877e76 Subscribe for more amazing tips, interviews and wisdom from phenomenal guests ------- And get your ** FREE ** copy of my 5 day Meal Plan and Exercise eBook here: https://realketonesaustralia.com/

Greg Thompson, creator of SocP, Inventor, "What It's Like to Teach Special Forces Soldiers How To Fight" So I just finished the show with Greg, absolute warrior gentleman. It's a long 2 part listen - so strap in.  Greg has trained special operations soldiers for over a decade now, trained federal and law enforcement for over two decades, and it was an absolute pleasure to have him on.

 The things he spoke about, in regard to his martial arts background in regards to special forces, combative, military combatives, what it takes to win the fight, what it takes when you're fighting for your life or someone else.  And all the scenarios and training education he's gone through personally and with the other agencies was just phenomenal. From training people like Tim Kennedy, uh, other famous, working alongside other famous UFC, MMA stars to training the warriors that you will never hear of that do those things in order to for us to have a better life and for us to live the life we live.

I am honoured to have had him on the show. 
 Thank you to Dr. Mike Simpson for introducing us. Mike's show is coming out soon as well. 


I want to quickly run through his inventions as well,, because he really is a multifaceted individual. So check this out. 
Tactical Products SOCP Sling pack is a versatile pack that can attach to any strap, belts, backpacks, visor or insert. It has unique fold down phone clear pocket and quick deploy dagger pockets. SOCP Insert is perfect for concealed carry organization. It allows you to quickly change bags and or acquire equipment quick. SOCP Daggers 175, 176, 178 patented designs are Low profile and quick to deploy with either hand. The skeletonize handle allows you to transition to your other force multiplier without releasing. SOCP Rescue Tool 179 is great for cutting seatbelts and breaking glass. It is Quick to deploy and maneuver while doing multiple task. Can be used for less than lethal options. SOCP Folder 391, 391T is a unique, low profile knife. Its short clip and sleek design make it the ultimate, concealed carry, self-defense folder. Other features are a carbide glass breaker, two clips choose, four separate attachments. Spiderti Is a patented restraining system that is easy to carry and adapt to multiple restraining situations. Defenseband is a patented self-defense watch band design to apply an Ezekiel choke! Training Products O.C. Impact Suit is a full body suit with unique features to aid in role-playing and simunitions! Combat Cubes are designed to create a safe, realistic environment for combative role-playing. SOCP AR Training rifle re-design For Safety. AR pad provides safety padding over existing training rifles to enhance combative training. 
Again, Greg, thank you so much for your time. Thank you for coming on he show listeners strap in this guy is, like I said at the start a warrior gentleman, I hope you love this show as much as I did interviewing him. Thank you so much for watching. 
You can find Greg at  https://ussocp.com/ And on Insta at  https://www.instagram.com/socp_solutions/

 I am Damian Porter , Former NZ Special Forces Operator, Subject Matter Expert from www.hownottodie.com.au and you can listen to my STRAIGHT TALK MIND AND MUSCLE PODCAST sponsored by www.realketonesaustralia.com  - the best and most effective ketone supplement on the market to reduce anxiety, enhance brain performance and supply twice as much energy as glucose.

Links for my former shows are here-


 WATCH on YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLpt-Zy1jciVn7cWB0B-y5WATyzrzfwucZ LISTEN on:  spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1rlAGRXCwLIJfQCQ5B3PYB?si=UmgsMBFkRfelCAm1E4Pd3Q Itunes - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/straight-talk-mind-and-muscle-podcast/id1315986446?mt=2 
Google - https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cDovL2ZlZWRzLmxpYnN5bi5jb20vMTA5NDc4L3JzczI?ep=14 

Amazon https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/5bce2d31-a171-4e83-bada-d1384c877e76 Subscribe for more amazing tips, interviews and wisdom from phenomenal guests ------- And get your ** FREE ** copy of my 5 day Meal Plan and Exercise eBook here: https://realketonesaustralia.com/

What an interesting conversation I had with Jason, who runs the brilliant project over at SWAMPFOXTACTICS.COM

 Jason has been involved in martial arts from when he was a young boy growing up in his Dad’s dojo - progressing on to adult life and then to later  joining the military. In fact Jason met his wife at Basic Training in the Air Force reserves  and went on to being deployed operationally in the Middle East theatres. After leaving the military, his goal was to create and produced SWAMPFOXTACTICS.COM  an app and web based encyclopaedia of subject matter experts in martial arts, homesteading, self defense, nutrition, preparedness and firearms training. 

His own goal is to be as self reliant as possible and his awesome app truly helps others from all walks of life to start, at their own level.

 With quotes like: 

‘Predators prey on the weak” “In a fight for your life 3-5 minutes is a very long time”
 and 
“Stop outsourcing your own safety”

 I am sure you will love the conversation as much as I did.

You can find Jason at www.swampfoxtactics.com And on Insta at https://www.instagram.com/swamp_fox_tactics/

 I am Damian Porter , Former NZ Special Forces Operator, Subject Matter Expert from www.hownottodie.com.au and you can listen to my STRAIGHT TALK MIND AND MUSCLE PODCAST sponsored by www.realketonesaustralia.com  - the best and most effective ketone supplement on the market to reduce anxiety, enhance brain performance and supply twice as much energy as glucose.

Links for my former shows are here -


WATCH on YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLpt-Zy1jciVn7cWB0B-y5WATyzrzfwucZ LISTEN on:  spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1rlAGRXCwLIJfQCQ5B3PYB?si=UmgsMBFkRfelCAm1E4Pd3Q Itunes - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/straight-talk-mind-and-muscle-podcast/id1315986446?mt=2 
Google - https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cDovL2ZlZWRzLmxpYnN5bi5jb20vMTA5NDc4L3JzczI?ep=14

  

Amazon https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/5bce2d31-a171-4e83-bada-d1384c877e76   Subscribe for more amazing tips, interviews and wisdom from phenomenal guests ------- And get your ** FREE ** copy of my 5 day Meal Plan and Exercise eBook here: https://realketonesaustralia.com/

It was refreshing to speak with Michael tonight- his online video content is both inspiring and educational.

 From his Kung Fu beginnings as a child to a lifelong journey of Human Development, he has constantly experimented on himself and now has that pinnacle of sweet spots in Mind, Body and Spirit. Encompassing the teachings of people like Patrick Mckeown, Prof Andrwe Huberman and Dr Shawn Baker he has learned to - 
EAT WELL TRAIN SMART BREATHE IN A FUNCTIONAL WAY Michael is now running retreats in the United Kingdom, and we had a great laugh when he told the story of running into the Laird of Stirling-the nephew of Sir David Stirling, founder of the SAS ( 22nd Special Air Service ). Strap in and get ready to grow your brain, fix your breathing and learn some brilliant ideas from a very humble and true gentleman, Michael Mason You can find Michael On Insta at MasonSurvival ( https://www.instagram.com/masonsurvival/) 
and his LINKTREE - https://linktr.ee/Masonsurvival?utm_source=linktree_profile_share&ltsid=897af14c-8045-4a34-a9b6-1b9b8c3bf945 

I am Damian Porter , Former NZ Special Forces Operator, Subject Matter Expert from www.hownottodie.com.au  and you can listen to my STRAIGHT TALK MIND AND MUSCLE PODCAST sponsored by www.realketonesaustralia.com  - the best and most effective ketone supplement on the market to reduce anxiety, enhance brain performance and supply twice as much energy as glucose.

Links for my former shows are here-


 WATCH on YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLpt-Zy1jciVn7cWB0B-y5WATyzrzfwucZ LISTEN on:  spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1rlAGRXCwLIJfQCQ5B3PYB?si=UmgsMBFkRfelCAm1E4Pd3Q Itunes - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/straight-talk-mind-and-muscle-podcast/id1315986446?mt=2 
Google - https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cDovL2ZlZWRzLmxpYnN5bi5jb20vMTA5NDc4L3JzczI?ep=14 

  

Amazon https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/5bce2d31-a171-4e83-bada-d1384c877e76   Subscribe for more amazing tips, interviews and wisdom from phenomenal guests ------- And get your ** FREE ** copy of my 5 day Meal Plan and Exercise eBook here: https://realketonesaustralia.com/

Today's episode is one you won't want to miss, as I had the honour of interviewing Nick Goldsmith, wilderness survival consultant, resilience speaker and author of the new book out now- Rewild Your Mind available now in all good bookstores. Nick is a former Royal Marine Commando based in the UK.  After 11 years and 6 operational deployments, he was medically discharged with a diagnosis of Complex-PTSD.  After hitting rock bottom, at times barely able to function, it was nature and the great outdoors that saved his life.  Now a wilderness survival consultant, resilience speaker and the author of the newly released Rewild Your Mind, he rebuilt his life using his experiences as the foundation for his company Hidden Valley Bushcraft and the highly acclaimed charity the Woodland Warrior Programme.  His charity is a key partner for the Blue Light Card Foundation, providing therapeutic outdoor respite weekends for veterans and emergency service workers. Born from some of his darkest days, it now stands as a guiding light for those who need it most.  It was my honour to talk with him today from his base in the UK. We covered a lot of ground in our conversation, delving into the psychological effects of injury on high-performance individuals, as well as Nick's experience serving in Afghanistan.  We also explored the importance of nature in promoting mental and physical well-being, and the significance of resilience in everyday life. And we even talked one of my favourite things in life- New Zealand made CHOCOLATE!! Nick is a guy making a huge impact in the world by helping others to overcome adversity and achieve positive mental health, no matter the trauma faced.  As MANY of my former guests  have said, Biology CREATES Psychology, and Nick shows this with combining movement, nutrition, outdoors and nature to heal and maintain good mental health. 
MENTIONS Tribe Skates: a company built by US Navy Seals GBRS Group  that uses art therapy through making skateboards with fracture burning. Mentioned at 00:52:56. Paddle the Nile: a book by Sarah Davis about her adventure paddling the Nile. Mentioned at 00:54:31. NHS: National Health Service, a healthcare system in the UK. Mentioned at 00:55:35. Elliot Brown Automatic: a watch brand that makes rugged watches for military and outdoor use. Mentioned at 00:56:56 Chris Van Sant- Delta Force Dean Stott- Double World Record Holder Gregg “PUP” Johnson NZ Special AIr Service and www.pakari.nz
 You can contact him at www.nickgoldsmith.co.uk  at tracey@nickgoldsmith.co.uk  and on Insta @officially_nickgoldsmith_  His book is available at all good retailers.  
I am Damian Porter , Former NZ Special Forces Operator, Subject Matter Expert from www.hownottodie.com.au and you can listen to my STRAIGHT TALK MIND AND MUSCLE PODCAST sponsored by www.realketonesaustralia.com  - the best and most effective ketone supplement on the market to reduce anxiety, enhance brain performance and supply twice as much energy as glucose.

Links for my former shows are here-


WATCH on YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLpt-Zy1jciVn7cWB0B-y5WATyzrzfwucZ LISTEN on:  spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1rlAGRXCwLIJfQCQ5B3PYB?si=UmgsMBFkRfelCAm1E4Pd3Q Itunes - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/straight-talk-mind-and-muscle-podcast/id1315986446?mt=2 
Google - https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cDovL2ZlZWRzLmxpYnN5bi5jb20vMTA5NDc4L3JzczI?ep=14
  

Amazon https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/5bce2d31-a171-4e83-bada-d1384c877e76 Subscribe for more amazing tips, interviews and wisdom from phenomenal guests ------- And get your ** FREE ** copy of my 5 day Meal Plan and Exercise eBook here: https://realketonesaustralia.com/

One thing you cannot say about Sean is he is short of ENERGY!!  In fact it was a search for energy and the truth about human nutrition that started his amazing journey -from a carbohydrate supplement owner who later identified the link between insulin and cancer post the passing of his late father -  to a carnivore diet eating Full Time Endurance Cyclist. Sean will be 51 years in September and walks his talk, and backed up by science from such amazing scientists and doctors like Professor Tim Noakes, Dr Shaun Baker, Dr Andrew Huberman and Dr Anthony Chaffee to name a few. Now an ambassador of the Noakes Foundation, he has championed the cause of exposing the myth that you require carbs to fuel your rides or for fuel in general - Sean is sharing his amazing knowledge and journey with others. With quotes like- “sugar sustains your hunger” and “Lycra doesn’t lie” to his story of cycling 253 kilometres on just salt and water, pushing the boundaries of human energy, he is a true inspiration. Strap in, because listening to him is quite the blast - thank you Sean for the great conversation, and I hope you the viewers and listeners enjoy it as much as I did. You can find Sean at www.seansako.com I am Damian Porter , Former NZ Special Forces Operator, Subject Matter Expert from www.hownottodie.com.au  and you can listen to my STRAIGHT TALK MIND AND MUSCLE PODCAST sponsored by www.realketonesaustralia.com   - the best and most effective ketone supplement on the market to reduce anxiety, enhance brain performance and supply twice as much energy as glucose.Links for my former shows are here- WATCH on YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLpt-Zy1jciVn7cWB0B-y5WATyzrzfwucZ LISTEN on:  spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1rlAGRXCwLIJfQCQ5B3PYB?si=UmgsMBFkRfelCAm1E4Pd3Q Itunes - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/straight-talk-mind-and-muscle-podcast/id1315986446?mt=2   Google - https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cDovL2ZlZWRzLmxpYnN5bi5jb20vMTA5NDc4L3JzczI?ep=14   Amazon https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/5bce2d31-a171-4e83-bada-d1384c877e76 Subscribe for more amazing tips, interviews and wisdom from phenomenal guests ------- And get your ** FREE ** copy of my 5 day Meal Plan and Exercise eBook here: https://realketonesaustralia.com/

She Who Dares, Wins
. ALANA STOTT MBE
 
Today I had the pleasure of interviewing Alana Stott, author, philanthropist, producer, entrepreneur, publisher, and member of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire. Oh and did I mention Mrs Aberdeen/Mrs Scotland Winner? 

What stood out the most for me was her humility, pragmatism and ability to provide and show action steps for success.

 During our conversation, Alana shared her experiences working with vulnerable women and raising awareness about mental health, particularly in the context of human trafficking. She stressed the importance of collaboration among charities and shared her insights as a charity contributor and how to ask for money.  
In fact, this is the title of her latest book- dropping 23 April  https://linktr.ee/alanastott I asked Alana crowd sourced questions like 

“What’s the biggest lesson learned from a failure?” 
“How do you prioritise your tasks/actions each day”- AWESOME answer btw. “To what do you contribute your success to being awarded your title?”

 Alana also talked about her training as a protection officer or bodyguard and how it influenced her parenting style. We discussed the media attention towards Prince Harry and Meghan Markle and Alana's inspiration for writing books. It's a fascinating conversation, and I'm sure you'll enjoy listening to it.

 Additionally, Alana's husband, Dean Stott, is a former British Special Forces soldier and a record-breaking adventurer.  He is known for his charity work and his dedication to supporting military veterans. Dean has completed numerous endurance challenges, including cycling the length of the Americas in a record-breaking 99 days.  Alana and Dean share a passion for philanthropy and have worked together on various charitable projects. They are also proud parents to their 3 kids and prioritize family time despite their busy schedules. Alana spoke about how Dean's experiences have influenced her own work and how they support each other's endeavors. 

 Alana Stott is a philanthropist and true multi-hyphenate with a unique list of professional achievements that include sales professional, bodyguard, Mrs. Scotland, CEO, writer, and producer.   She founded Wolfraven Inc. as a vehicle to help tell amazing and inspirational stories, including her own, while fiercely advocating for causes aimed at making the world a better place.  Alana has written her inspirational memoir, “She Who Dares;” the game changing book “How to Ask For Money” and a series of empowering children’s books. She is producing multiple television series and film projects, including a high-profile collaborative streaming series that turns “reality TV” on its head, a feature-length documentary about the triumph of the human spirit, and an international suspense thriller with a theme of female empowerment.  Alana was awarded The Member of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (MBE) for her service to vulnerable women and mental health awareness on the Kings New Years Honors list 2023.  
Overall, Alana and Dean are a dynamic duo who are making a positive impact in their respective fields. You can find Alana at www.alanastott.com  

And her books at https://linktr.ee/alanastott 
I am Damian Porter , Former NZ Special Forces Operator, Subject Matter Expert from www.hownottodie.com.au and you can listen to my STRAIGHT TALK MIND AND MUSCLE PODCAST sponsored by www.realketonesaustralia.com  - the best and most effective ketone supplement on the market to reduce anxiety, enhance brain performance and supply twice as much energy as glucose.

 Links for my former shows are here-


 WATCH on YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLpt-Zy1jciVn7cWB0B-y5WATyzrzfwucZ LISTEN on:  spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1rlAGRXCwLIJfQCQ5B3PYB?si=UmgsMBFkRfelCAm1E4Pd3Q Itunes - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/straight-talk-mind-and-muscle-podcast/id1315986446?mt=2 
Google - https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cDovL2ZlZWRzLmxpYnN5bi5jb20vMTA5NDc4L3JzczI?ep=14 

  

Amazon https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/5bce2d31-a171-4e83-bada-d1384c877e76 Subscribe for more amazing tips, interviews and wisdom from phenomenal guests ------- And get your ** FREE ** copy of my 5 day Meal Plan and Exercise eBook here: https://realketonesaustralia.com/

Well, this was a big one!! The power couple of the United States Special Forces. Tom spent 20 years in The US Military and service in SFOD Delta ( known as Delta Force) and has gone from fighting in the Battle Of Mogadishu  ( where the movie Blackhawk Down came from) to helping people fight their inner demons alongside his wife Jen at allsecurefoundation.org . This was an amazing show talking about the journey from post traumatic stress to Post Traumatic Growth, and it was phenomenal to hear Tom and Jen’s personal story as to how their relationship started. We spoke about the book “The Body Keeps the Score” finding your tribe and leaning on them,  and how to heal on the homefront.  Tom and Jen hold 4 day Special Forces veterans couple’s retreats, which is absolutely brilliant because the secondary effect of post traumatic stress on the spouse or partner can be crippling to a relationship, and as humans are such social beings, we simply do not heal in isolation.
 One of the most eye opening moments of the show was Tom speaking about his greatest healing moment and I won’t spoil it for you, but it brought out his compassion and empathy to a level he had not known he was capable of before. Overall this was a fun, rare and enlightening talk with 2 powerful and successful individuals who are truly on this planet to help others. You can find them at www.allsecurefoundation.org All Secure Foundation http://facebook.com/AllSecureFoundation/Instagram: allsecurefoundation Virago (For Warrior Spouses) Instagram: virago_allsecurefoundation http://facebook.com/viragowarriors 
I am Damian Porter , Former NZ Special Forces Operator, Subject Matter Expert from www.hownottodie.com.au  and you can listen to my STRAIGHT TALK MIND AND MUSCLE PODCAST sponsored by www.realketonesaustralia.com  - the best and most effective ketone supplement on the market to reduce anxiety, enhance brain performance and supply twice as much energy as glucose.

 Links for my former shows are here-


 WATCH on YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLpt-Zy1jciVn7cWB0B-y5WATyzrzfwucZ LISTEN on:  spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1rlAGRXCwLIJfQCQ5B3PYB?si=UmgsMBFkRfelCAm1E4Pd3Q Itunes - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/straight-talk-mind-and-muscle-podcast/id1315986446?mt=2 
Google - https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cDovL2ZlZWRzLmxpYnN5bi5jb20vMTA5NDc4L3JzczI?ep=14 

  Amazon https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/5bce2d31-a171-4e83-bada-d1384c877e76 Subscribe for more amazing tips, interviews and wisdom from phenomenal guests ------- And get your ** FREE ** copy of my 5 day Meal Plan and Exercise eBook here: https://realketonesaustralia.com/

Once again, I have the honour to interview one of the best humans in the world at what they do and Sean Grogan is most definitely one of them. After a long career as a a former special investigations detective, he began teaching classes including ‘Unmasking Hidden Facial Expressions’ & ‘Body Language for Law Enforcement’ making him a human lie detector and teaching other good people the skills he has eve gone on to write a book about.

 Detecting deception is his skillset and this is something that we can all learn from, because as he speaks about in  the show- “pre fight cues” or the actions that EVERY human does before they attack you- it can literally save your life before things get out of hand. His book “BEWARE THE BODY” ( print and audiobook) Link here- https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09SBYC5MB/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1644951170&sr=1-1  is all about this exact skill and I am excited to listen to it. 
Sean has also been certified as a trainer for the Body Language Institute in Alexandria, Virginia. Recognising Sean’s skill set, he was recruited by and worked for Joe Navarro’s Body Language Academy as a mentor for the Body Language Expert Program. The role of mentor has allowed him to spread his knowledge to people around the world including 4 different continents. Traveling throughout the United States since 2019, Sean provides training to law enforcement on non-verbal communication, giving detectives, officers, investigators, and agents the advanced skills that can be used in a variety of settings. He has received a very large amount of positive feedback from many that have taken his courses.  His book, Beware the Body, gives insight into aggression and aggression detection utilizing body language.

A true officer and a gentleman it was a pleasure to speak with Sean and you will love this show on so many levels. 
You can find Sean at www.onefacetraining.com his book at https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09SBYC5MB/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1644951170&sr=1-1 On LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/sean-grogan-98561b195/ And on Insta at https://www.instagram.com/seangroganbodylanguage/

 I am Damian Porter , Former NZ Special Forces Operator, Subject Matter Expert from www.hownottodie.com.au and you can listen to my STRAIGHT TALK MIND AND MUSCLE PODCAST sponsored by www.realketonesaustralia.com  - the best and most effective ketone supplement on the market to reduce anxiety, enhance brain performance and supply twice as much energy as glucose. 

Links for my former shows are here-


 WATCH on YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLpt-Zy1jciVn7cWB0B-y5WATyzrzfwucZ LISTEN on:  spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1rlAGRXCwLIJfQCQ5B3PYB?si=UmgsMBFkRfelCAm1E4Pd3Q Itunes - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/straight-talk-mind-and-muscle-podcast/id1315986446?mt=2 
Google - https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cDovL2ZlZWRzLmxpYnN5bi5jb20vMTA5NDc4L3JzczI?ep=14 



Amazon https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/5bce2d31-a171-4e83-bada-d1384c877e76 Subscribe for more amazing tips, interviews and wisdom from phenomenal guests ------- And get your ** FREE ** copy of my 5 day Meal Plan and Exercise eBook here: https://realketonesaustralia.com/

Dallas Alexander - Finding Your Flow State- , former JTF 2 and world record sniper shot holder Dallas Alexander - Finding Your Flow State- , former JTF 2 and world record sniper shot holder, and now singer songwriter music maker. I'm throwing this one out quickly. Team, so that you are listening live right now and get a chance to get to see Dallas Alexander live at his shows.

 Jump on the website, dallas alexander.ca. Check out the show notes for his link tree, all the awesome things he's got going on on YouTube, apple Music, Spotify, and Patreon. 

 We had an amazing chat about his world record Sniper Shot 3,540 meters long, as a team and the truth behind that shot. 

We talked about a range of things -we even crowdsourced some questions about selection, Canadian Coffee, advice for people going into the Special Forces.  We talked about his brother and the inspiration that started  him to begin writing songs.  We talked about psilocybin and how that helped him and helped him gain the tools there to close the loop- It was like he literally said it was night and day, and his magical substance. So that was really interesting. We

 talked about his daily routine and as I said at the start of this, his latest gigs and  the Horseshoe Tavern is, is one of those ones that's really coming up. 

 So buckle up-  it's down and dirty. 

A a nice short show with an amazing individual. 

 And of course now,  I don't know if it's infamous or world famous of why he was essentially kicked out of the Premiere Counter Terrace unit of Canada,. YOU CAN FIND DALLAS AT https://linktr.ee/dallasalexander On Insta at https://www.instagram.com/iamdallasalexander/ YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@dallasalexandermusic 

 I am Damian Porter , Former NZ Special Forces Operator, Subject Matter Expert from www.hownottodie.com.au and you can listen to my STRAIGHT TALK MIND AND MUSCLE PODCAST sponsored by www.realketonesaustralia.com  - the best and most effective ketone supplement on the market to reduce anxiety, enhance brain performance and supply twice as much energy as glucose.

 Links for my former shows are here-


 WATCH on YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLpt-Zy1jciVn7cWB0B-y5WATyzrzfwucZ LISTEN on:  spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1rlAGRXCwLIJfQCQ5B3PYB?si=UmgsMBFkRfelCAm1E4Pd3Q Itunes - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/straight-talk-mind-and-muscle-podcast/id1315986446?mt=2 

  
Google - https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cDovL2ZlZWRzLmxpYnN5bi5jb20vMTA5NDc4L3JzczI?ep=14 

  

Amazon https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/5bce2d31-a171-4e83-bada-d1384c877e76     Subscribe for more amazing tips, interviews and wisdom from phenomenal guests ------- And get your ** FREE ** copy of my 5 day Meal Plan and Exercise eBook here: https://realketonesaustralia.com/

Buddha Heart, Devil’s Hand- The difference between Special Forces and Normal Humans  Gregg PUP Johnson http://pakari.nz/ Welcome to the sequel!! After such a popular show the first time around, it was a necessity to have Pup back on to share his knowledge, in order to help others. We spoke about a wide range of subjects, so strap in! Starting with the difference between an SF Operator mindset -where they make life and death decisions and movements multiple times every single day vs a regular cop or civilian who may never be faced with such an inhuman choice - we progressed to how Pakari is helping the NZ Army develop it’s people’s resilience and mindsets. We talked about transition ( from military and/or sporting worlds) and the effects of Purpose, Belonging and Identity. A life of service changes a person, and shapes his/her mind and it’s imperative to realise this going forward so we can grow and flourish afterwards. Again, sit back and enjoy a truly open and honest conversation with a NZSAS (New Zealand Special Air Service) Regiment Operator, Instructor and leader in teaching through Mother Nature.


You can find Gregg at http://pakari.nz/ And on Insta at https://www.instagram.com/gregspartan/

 I am Damian Porter , Former NZ Special Forces Operator, Subject Matter Expert from www.hownottodie.com.au and you can listen to my STRAIGHT TALK MIND AND MUSCLE PODCAST sponsored by www.realketonesaustralia.com  - the best and most effective ketone supplement on the market to reduce anxiety, enhance brain performance and supply twice as much energy as glucose.

 Links for my former shows are here-


WATCH on YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLpt-Zy1jciVn7cWB0B-y5WATyzrzfwucZ LISTEN on:  spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1rlAGRXCwLIJfQCQ5B3PYB?si=UmgsMBFkRfelCAm1E4Pd3Q Itunes - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/straight-talk-mind-and-muscle-podcast/id1315986446?mt=2 
Google - https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cDovL2ZlZWRzLmxpYnN5bi5jb20vMTA5NDc4L3JzczI?ep=14

  

Amazon https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/5bce2d31-a171-4e83-bada-d1384c877e76 Subscribe for more amazing tips, interviews and wisdom from phenomenal guests ------- And get your ** FREE ** copy of my 5 day Meal Plan and Exercise eBook here: https://realketonesaustralia.com/

ASHLEIGH GASS  A CANADIAN IN FLORIDA-MERGING GYMNASTICS STRENGTH TRAINING (Calisthenics)  WITH TRADITIONAL STRENGTH TRAINING NUTRITION/MOBILITY/STRETCHING/MOVEMENT/STRENGTH/ www.movegst.com Firstly let me apologise for the very inconsiderate Australian wildlife you will hear in the show- bloody crows and kookaburras!! But I digress- on with the show! Ashleigh Gass- owner of movegst.com, based in Florida, successfully grew her business during the dark ages of 2020-2022 and I was intrigued to find out exactly how she did it. 

The answer lay in three words- EVOLVE, GROW & DISOBEY.

 The lockdown saw the team launch online in 2020, at a time much like Body Synergy gym in NZ Dunedin did, and stayed ahead of the curve. We spoke about former Olympic Coach Christopher Sommer’s programming and how it saved her body post neural surgery and  by simply following the process from baby beginner steps to where she is now- it works. Ash has adapted the exercise programming  at movegst.com to combine GYMNASTICS WITH TRADITIONAL STRENGTH TRAINING like kettlebells, dumbbells etc. And they achieve phenomenally surprising fat loss with teaching NUTRITION/MOBILITY/STRETCHING/MOVEMENT/STRENGTH. We talked about the similarities of our processes with clients using empowering nutrition, trusting the programming and not being too tied to the process of weight loss, to achieve great success for the people who are ready to learn. Experts like Professor Andre Huberman, Dr Peter Attia, Robb Wolff came up in our  discussion, and it was great to share the synergies in what we learn, teach and use in our daily lives. Ashleigh Gass is an underrated understated wealth of knowledge, and I am sure you will love watching her videos on Insta at @ashleighrgass  https://www.instagram.com/ashleighrgass/   and on Facebook at Ashleigh Gass, CSCS  https://www.facebook.com/ashleigh.gass You can find Ashleigh at @move_training_calisthenics  https://www.instagram.com/move_training_calisthenics/ & @ashleighrgass I am Damian Porter , Former NZ Special Forces Operator, Subject Matter Expert from www.hownottodie.com.au  and you can listen to my STRAIGHT TALK MIND AND MUSCLE PODCAST sponsored by www.realketonesaustralia.com  - the best and most effective ketone supplement on the market to reduce anxiety, enhance brain performance and supply twice as much energy as glucose.

Links for my former shows are here-


 WATCH on YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLpt-Zy1jciVn7cWB0B-y5WATyzrzfwucZ LISTEN on:  spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1rlAGRXCwLIJfQCQ5B3PYB?si=UmgsMBFkRfelCAm1E4Pd3Q Itunes - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/straight-talk-mind-and-muscle-podcast/id1315986446?mt=2 
Google - https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cDovL2ZlZWRzLmxpYnN5bi5jb20vMTA5NDc4L3JzczI?ep=14

  

 Amazon https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/5bce2d31-a171-4e83-bada-d1384c877e76

CHRIS VANSANT   DELTA FORCE (ret) PRIVATE CONSULTANT- -VanSant, LLC On Dec 13, 2003 Chris was a part of the Delta Force team that captured Saddam Hussein in Iraq.

 20 years later Chris is now a Board Member of the amazing All Secure Foundation run by Jen ad Tom Satterly ( also former Delta) www.allsecurefoundation.org 

 Chris is a work in progress. And that compass's progress is in the right direction after a lot of setbacks and detours. Part of his mission now is to reduce the stigma of getting help for PTS, PTSD, Mental Health and preventing Veteran Suicide- much like a former guest Erick Miyares is working towards. 

We spoke very openly about many chapters of his life, from joining the Military, to Selection, To the Unit, Transition to civilian life with TBI, PTSD, Depression, Sleep Disorders, and chemical dependency.  Having navigated both traditional and nontraditional paths to recovery, Chris is an advocate for veteran mental health and wellness, veterans helping veterans, and finding ways to recover using the healing properties of outdoor pursuits. 

I loved hearing Chris speak about routine, exercise, nutrition and outdoors being the keys to his recovery and  we had a great chat about CURING INSOMNIA and fixing sleep routine so he could climb out the that dark, overwhelming place so many of us know of, or know others are in or have been. Christopher VanSant is a retired 20+ year Special Operations Veteran. Mr. VanSant’s service includes time in the 75th Ranger Regiment, 3rd Infantry Division, the 82nd Airborne Division, and 11 combat deployments as both a Team Member and Team Leader in 1st Special Forces Operational Detachment-Delta (Delta Force). 

 During the latter part of his career, Chris was responsible for developing, procuring, and equipping the Army’s Green Berets.   Chris retired from the Army in 2015, at which point he transitioned to civilian life and became the Chief Operating Officer for Tyr Tactical, LLC. Tyr is a US manufacturer of Body Armor, Ballistic Shields, Tactical Nylon products, Clothing, and K9 equipment. In 2022, Chris moved on from Tyr Tactical to start his own consulting company -VanSant, LLC . Having spent nearly 27 years as an end user, combat developer, and manufacturer of combat equipment, he Utilizes that experience to provide Defense related businesses with product development, business development, and government acquisition consultation.  Chris’s career as a consultant allows him to maintain a healthy work life balance, pursue his passions, and support various veteran charitable endeavors. Overcoming many obstacles and sustaining numerous injuries throughout his military career, Chris’s biggest challenge was overcoming his aforementioned hurdles.  He and his wife Robin (His “Life Team Mate” ) support various veteran charitable causes and it was an absolute pleasure speaking with him and bringing this amazing story to you, the listener. You can find Chris on Insta at cvansant123@instagram At his consulting company VanSant, LLC  And you can find out more about the All Secure Foundation, http://www.allsecurefoundation.org I am Damian Porter , Former NZ Special Forces Operator, Subject Matter Expert from www.hownottodie.com.au and you can listen to my STRAIGHT TALK MIND AND MUSCLE PODCAST sponsored by www.realketonesaustralia.com  - the best and most effective ketone supplement on the market to reduce anxiety, enhance brain performance and supply twice as much energy as glucose.

 Links for my former shows are here- 


WATCH on YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLpt-Zy1jciVn7cWB0B-y5WATyzrzfwucZ LISTEN on:  spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1rlAGRXCwLIJfQCQ5B3PYB?si=UmgsMBFkRfelCAm1E4Pd3Q Itunes - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/straight-talk-mind-and-muscle-podcast/id1315986446?mt=2   

Google - https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cDovL2ZlZWRzLmxpYnN5bi5jb20vMTA5NDc4L3JzczI?ep=14 


Amazon https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/5bce2d31-a171-4e83-bada-d1384c877e76 Subscribe for more amazing tips, interviews and wisdom from phenomenal guests ------- And get your ** FREE ** copy of my 5 day Meal Plan and Exercise eBook here: https://realketonesaustralia.com/

Texas State Weightlifting Champion, Former Gymnast Rebecca Rouse is a true master in her craft- teaching mental and physical strength through functional fitness. Through the 2020-2022 era Rebecca and her US Marine Corps husband created www.semperstronger.com and now has 16 Signature Programs online and has now created a whole Cadre of excellent coaches for the company. What I love about watching Rebecca’s content is that she walks her talk and unlike so many (both males and females) is not there to flaunt her body shape but to teach and show her knowledge and experience to others. We talked about a multitude of things from Sleep, Nutrition and Hydration to Cold Water Immersion, Coffee, Recovery and Preventive Rehab. We even talked about such human experts like Christian Thibadeau, DrAndrew Huberman, Jocko Willink and Dr Kirk Parsley that we have both learned such wisdom from. A true expert in her field, it was a pleasure to speak with a likeminded athlete who is as passionate about her learning as I am.

 You can find Rebecca at www.semperstronger.com And on Insta at  https://www.instagram.com/rebecca.rouse/ I am Damian Porter , Former NZ Special Forces Operator, Subject Matter Expert from www.hownottodie.com.au and you can listen to my STRAIGHT TALK MIND AND MUSCLE PODCAST sponsored by www.realketonesaustralia.com  - the best and most effective ketone supplement on the market to reduce anxiety, enhance brain performance and supply twice as much energy as glucose. 

Links for my former shows are here-


 WATCH on YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLpt-Zy1jciVn7cWB0B-y5WATyzrzfwucZ LISTEN on:  spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1rlAGRXCwLIJfQCQ5B3PYB?si=UmgsMBFkRfelCAm1E4Pd3Q Itunes - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/straight-talk-mind-and-muscle-podcast/id1315986446?mt=2 
Google - https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cDovL2ZlZWRzLmxpYnN5bi5jb20vMTA5NDc4L3JzczI?ep=14

  

Amazon https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/5bce2d31-a171-4e83-bada-d1384c877e76 Subscribe for more amazing tips, interviews and wisdom from phenomenal guests ------- And get your ** FREE ** copy of my 5 day Meal Plan and Exercise eBook here: https://realketonesaustralia.com/

The True story of Dre Baldwin, combining the story of Tom Cruise’s character Jerry Maguire and Mark Wahlberg’s character in the movie INVINCIBLE. It was an absolute honour to speak with Dre, and he is the ONLY PERSON IN 5 years of the show who has ever sent me a PERSONAL VIDEO INVITATION - Mind blowing.

 Dre is  one of the pioneers of an online business, and has literally created a bootstrap business.
From having to sell himself to over 60 sports agents, to being picked up in his first professional basketball team, to having to repitch himself every single year to renew his contract with each team.

 He now brings this to the business world, and wow- he is good!

His insights near the end of the show was mind-blowing. You may have an Idea, you may have marketing, but WITHOUT AN EXCHANGE OF MONEY, you don’t have a business!! Know what your audience needs and giving it to them, inspired his first ever EBOOK and it still sells today.

A truly inspirational story in the vein of movies like “The pursuit of happiness”, “Billy Elliott, and the true story of Brian Henessy - it’s hard to fathom that we are listening to the true story of this man’s journey. You will love it! You can find Dre at Website: http://www.WorkOnYourGame.com  Instagram: http://instagram.com/DreBaldwin I am Damian Porter , Former Special Forces Operator, High Performance Living Coach from www.hownottodie.com.au and you can listen to my STRAIGHT TALK MIND AND MUSCLE PODCAST sponsored by www.realketonesaustralia.com the best and most effective ketone supplement on the market to reduce anxiety, enhance brain performance and supply twice as much energy as glucose.Links for my former shows are here -


WATCH on YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLpt-Zy1jciVn7cWB0B-y5WATyzrzfwucZ LISTEN on:  spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1rlAGRXCwLIJfQCQ5B3PYB?si=UmgsMBFkRfelCAm1E4Pd3Q Itunes - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/straight-talk-mind-and-muscle-podcast/id1315986446?mt=2 

  
Google - https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cDovL2ZlZWRzLmxpYnN5bi5jb20vMTA5NDc4L3JzczI?ep=14
  

 Amazon https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/5bce2d31-a171-4e83-bada-d1384c877e76 Subscribe for more amazing tips, interviews and wisdom from phenomenal guests ------- And get your ** FREE ** copy of my 5 day Meal Plan and Exercise eBook here: https://realketonesaustralia.com/

PART 2 Hold on tight, because this one goes DEEP AF! It was an absolute honour to speak with Nick, and to hear him so openly share his story about being in the Chennai 6 - British soldiers falsely imprisoned for 6 years - and his road to recovery after being released. Author of the book- Surviving Hell - he openly states in this show that the 1 person who saved his life was his sister. And it’s because of his friends and family that he is alive today, no longer suicidal and on recovery journey from such an inhumane period if his life. The prison scarred him, this is clear to hear and see in Nick’s emotional words and language, however he is rekindling his pride and preciousness of life and I am proud to bring his experience to you all. Joining the British Army was a calling for him, and now after the depths of being weak, broken, and ashamed he is using his grit, drive and determination to claw his way back to a new chapter of his life, one with hope. Watching a strong man share his rollercoaster journey with such openness can help us all to learn, and grow and I can tell you I came away from this one with goosebumps and thankfulness.
 “The Chennai Six were all British former soldiers travelling on an anti-piracy ship, the MV Seaman Guard Ohio. They were there to protect vessels against Somali pirates but their real enemy turned out to be the Indian authorities who trapped them for years in a legal nightmare. The men were falsely charged with intruding in Indian waters and the possession of illegal weapons. Nick lost four years of his life in India, the bulk of it in appalling conditions at Chennai prison. Despite this, he refused to buckle and now he tells his full, inspiring story for the first time.” 
You can find Nick on Amazon at 
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Surviving-Hell-brutal-story-Chennai/dp/1912624869/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=Surviving+hell&qid=1575301074&sr=8-1 And on Insta at https://www.instagram.com/nickjdunn86/ 

 I am Damian Porter , Former Special Forces Operator, High Performance Living Coach from www.hownottodie.com.au and you can listen to my STRAIGHT TALK MIND AND MUSCLE PODCAST sponsored by www.realketonesaustralia.com the best and most effective ketone supplement on the market to reduce anxiety, enhance brain performance and supply twice as much energy as glucose. Links for my former shows are here-


 WATCH on YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLpt-Zy1jciVn7cWB0B-y5WATyzrzfwucZ LISTEN on: spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1rlAGRXCwLIJfQCQ5B3PYB?si=UmgsMBFkRfelCAm1E4Pd3 Itunes - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/straight-talk-mind-and-muscle-podcast/id1315986446?mt=2 

 
Google - https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cDovL2ZlZWRzLmxpYnN5bi5jb20vMTA5NDc4L3JzczI?ep=14



 Amazon https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/5bce2d31-a171-4e83-bada-d1384c877e76 Subscribe for more amazing tips, interviews and wisdom from phenomenal guests ------- And get your ** FREE ** copy of my 5 day Meal Plan and Exercise eBook here: https://realketonesaustralia.com/

Hold on tight, because this one goes DEEP AF! It was an absolute honour to speak with Nick, and to hear him so openly share his story about being in the Chennai 6 - British soldiers falsely imprisoned for 6 years - and his road to recovery after being released. Author of the book- Surviving Hell - he openly states in this show that the 1 person who saved his life was his sister. And it’s because of his friends and family that he is alive today, no longer suicidal and on recovery journey from such an inhumane period if his life. The prison scarred him, this is clear to hear and see in Nick’s emotional words and language, however he is rekindling his pride and preciousness of life and I am proud to bring his experience to you all. Joining the British Army was a calling for him, and now after the depths of being weak, broken, and ashamed he is using his grit, drive and determination to claw his way back to a new chapter of his life, one with hope. Watching a strong man share his rollercoaster journey with such openness can help us all to learn, and grow and I can tell you I came away from this one with goosebumps and thankfulness.
 “The Chennai Six were all British former soldiers travelling on an anti-piracy ship, the MV Seaman Guard Ohio. They were there to protect vessels against Somali pirates but their real enemy turned out to be the Indian authorities who trapped them for years in a legal nightmare. The men were falsely charged with intruding in Indian waters and the possession of illegal weapons. Nick lost four years of his life in India, the bulk of it in appalling conditions at Chennai prison. Despite this, he refused to buckle and now he tells his full, inspiring story for the first time.” 
You can find Nick on Amazon at 
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Surviving-Hell-brutal-story-Chennai/dp/1912624869/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=Surviving+hell&qid=1575301074&sr=8-1 And on Insta at https://www.instagram.com/nickjdunn86/ 

 I am Damian Porter , Former Special Forces Operator, High Performance Living Coach from www.hownottodie.com.au and you can listen to my STRAIGHT TALK MIND AND MUSCLE PODCAST sponsored by www.realketonesaustralia.com the best and most effective ketone supplement on the market to reduce anxiety, enhance brain performance and supply twice as much energy as glucose. Links for my former shows are here-


 WATCH on YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLpt-Zy1jciVn7cWB0B-y5WATyzrzfwucZ LISTEN on: spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1rlAGRXCwLIJfQCQ5B3PYB?si=UmgsMBFkRfelCAm1E4Pd3 Itunes - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/straight-talk-mind-and-muscle-podcast/id1315986446?mt=2 

 
Google - https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cDovL2ZlZWRzLmxpYnN5bi5jb20vMTA5NDc4L3JzczI?ep=14



 Amazon https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/5bce2d31-a171-4e83-bada-d1384c877e76 Subscribe for more amazing tips, interviews and wisdom from phenomenal guests ------- And get your ** FREE ** copy of my 5 day Meal Plan and Exercise eBook here: https://realketonesaustralia.com/

I had a great sit down with Shaun Co-founder of STAIT and we talked about all things Body, Hormones, Beer, Gut Health and his chance meeting with a PhD Scientist whose expertise and research was in the field of the age related testosterone decline we currently see in the world, and what could be done to arrest this decline

. And with that- STAIT ( formerly BE SPUNKI) was born- for no other use than for Shaun to continue to improve his health, youth and manliness.

 Writing frantically as we spoke- I have 2 pages of show notes , but I honestly think you’re far better off without the spoiler alert, and just strap in and enjoy the knowledge bombs he drops on all things male and female hormones, history of health, and what STAIT is doing to reverse this- naturally by affecting Insulin, Cortisol and Sex Hormones. We spoke about former guests on the show- Hormone and Sleep Dr Kirk Parsley http://store.docparsley.com/?afmc=eatwellmovewell, PCOS warrior Maranda Ratcliff, and Gut and Hormone Practitioner Jess Wilson- www.jesswilson.com A truly inspirational guest, I am sure you will love what he has to share. I am Damian Porter , Former Special Forces Operator, High Performance Living Coach from www.hownottodie.com.au and you can listen to my STRAIGHT TALK MIND AND MUSCLE PODCAST sponsored by www.realketonesaustralia.com the best and most effective ketone supplement on the market to reduce anxiety, enhance brain performance and supply twice as much energy as glucose.

 Links for my former shows are here-

 WATCH on YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLpt-Zy1jciVn7cWB0B-y5WATyzrzfwucZ LISTEN on: 

spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1rlAGRXCwLIJfQCQ5B3PYB?si=UmgsMBFkRfelCAm1E4Pd3Q Itunes - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/straight-talk-mind-and-muscle-podcast/id1315986446?mt=2 

 
Google - https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cDovL2ZlZWRzLmxpYnN5bi5jb20vMTA5NDc4L3JzczI?ep=14

 

 Amazon https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/5bce2d31-a171-4e83-bada-d1384c877e76 Subscribe for more amazing tips, interviews and wisdom from phenomenal guests ------- And get your ** FREE ** copy of my 5 day Meal Plan and Exercise eBook here: https://realketonesaustralia.com/

Michael Donvito 5th Degree BJJ Black Belt and Expert Trainer for US Special Forces

 www.skallywagtactical.com and www.eliteyou.com 
I sat down with Michael and we had a chat about his amazing 30+ year journey in martial arts, his 10 black belts, continuing his father’s work in training the US Military and US Special Forces and being part of www.skallywagtactical.com and www.eliteyou.com alongside Sgt Major Jack Nevils. Thank you to Ashleigh Gass of https://movegst.com/ in Florida for introducing us and setting up the show.

 A truly humble and knowledgeable man he is so understated that you just know he embodies the sign hung on my Squadron Sergeant Major’s door- “Be Friendly, Be Polite, But Have A Plan To Kill Everyone You Meet.” 

Michael has 24+ years of experience training the Special Operations Community in Close Combat and related tactical skill sets. He is responsible for training thousands of military personnel and has been contracted by units throughout all four branches of service within the U.S. Military.  

Michael has spent the last six years working with multiple defense contracting companies as a Close Combat and Force Protection SME; fulfilling the roles of Primary and Assisting Instructor for LE, DoD, AFSOC, ARSOF, and Celebrity clients. 

He currently splits his time working on the Elite You and as a SME/Senior Instructor for Skallywag Tactical, and the Redeployed. 

Michael is a founding member of the Elite You, a virtual library dedicated to the idea that knowledge should be shared with those willing to seek it, and wisdom gained over a lifetime should be preserved for future generations. 

 “When an elder dies, a library burns to the ground.”  For anyone that wants to learn how to apply their combat sports, martial arts etc into a real world, save your own life skillset this is a must watch. 

You can find out more about Michael, his public speaking and how he is helping others at https://eliteyou.com/ on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/c/EliteYouChannel and on Insta at https://www.instagram.com/p/CWvzxL9jWCA/ Check out SkallyWag Tactical at https://www.skallywagtactical.com/ on Insta at https://www.instagram.com/skallywagtactical/ and for you ladies who need some tips check out https://www.instagram.com/p/Cd68cVEp543/ I am Damian Porter , Former Special Forces Operator, High Performance Living Coach from www.hownottodie.com.au and you can listen to my STRAIGHT TALK MIND AND MUSCLE PODCAST sponsored by www.realketonesaustralia.com the best and most effective ketone supplement on the market to reduce anxiety, enhance brain performance and supply twice as much energy as glucose.

 Links for my former shows are here-

 WATCH on YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLpt-Zy1jciVn7cWB0B-y5WATyzrzfwucZ LISTEN on: 

spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1rlAGRXCwLIJfQCQ5B3PYB?si=UmgsMBFkRfelCAm1E4Pd3Q Itunes - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/straight-talk-mind-and-muscle-podcast/id1315986446?mt=2 

 
Google - https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cDovL2ZlZWRzLmxpYnN5bi5jb20vMTA5NDc4L3JzczI?ep=14

 

Amazon https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/5bce2d31-a171-4e83-bada-d1384c877e76