Join hosts Joe and Co as they sit down with Raymond, a proud U.S. Marine, for his first-ever podcast appearance. Raymond shares his unique journey from working in a small town to becoming a Marine Corps officer over a 20+ year career.

Starting as an electronics maintainer who volunteered for deployment to Iraq, He discusses the leadership lessons he's learned from mentors throughout his military career, emphasizing the importance of putting people first and focusing on the team over individual ego.

Raymond opens up about his personal life, including meeting his wife just before a deployment, and maintaining their long-distance relationship. He shares insights on military culture, the value of diverse experiences, and how challenging moments often become the most cherished memories.

This candid conversation offers listeners a genuine look into military service, leadership development, and balancing career with family life from someone who's dedicated his life to serving others.

Join Joe and Co as they sit down with Rocky Hopper, a close friend whose incredible journey from rock bottom to redemption offers powerful insights into addiction, recovery, and transformation. Rocky opens up about his early years growing up in a hardworking family, his descent into heavy drug addiction including heroin use, and the multiple arrests and treatment attempts that marked his twenties.

In this raw and honest conversation, Rocky shares how his final arrest became a turning point, the unexpected mentorship he found in prison, and his decision to completely rebuild his life from scratch. Now sober and living in a recovery community, Rocky discusses returning to school at 34, the daily work of staying clean, and his commitment to helping others on similar journeys.

This episode showcases the power of second chances and the importance of community support in recovery. Rocky's humility and gratitude throughout his story serve as a testament to the possibility of genuine transformation, no matter how far someone has fallen.

A powerful reminder that it's never too late to change your life.

Join us as we chat with Jack, a personal trainer at Genesis Health Clubs in Wichita, in his first-ever podcast appearance. Jack shares his journey from competitive soccer player to fitness professional, discussing his client-centered training philosophy focused on building confidence and consistency. He offers practical advice on nutrition, exercise programming, and why sporadic gym attendance won't get results. Jack also reveals his specialty in helping older adults maintain their independence and quality of life. From his reality TV guilty pleasures to his strategic approach to fitness, this conversation provides valuable insights for anyone looking to improve their health and fitness journey.