Podcast Episodes

Life Coach Dr Bernie joins Tim and Steve to talk about “The Camouflage Effect” — and how it’s more prevalent these days because of the stress the world is feeling with the pandemic. In other words, people’s true colors are co...

Refuse to waste this time There’s nothing quite like “the fight” A few simple words can greatly help others We all must be fighters as we step into “the unknown”

“Happiness consists more in conveniences of pleasure that occur every day than in great pieces of good fortune that happen but seldom." — Benjamin Franklin Don’t rely on outside sources for happiness — not people, nor things ...

91-year-old “Pop Pop” joins us to share some life wisdom. He’s seen a lot over his years and he has lived through tough times before. Hear how he is handling the coronavirus pandemic. Hard work pays off Sacrifices are necessa...

We continue where we left off from last week’s show talking about firearm safety with Mark Schlofer from Eastern Arms and Outfitters . Whether you’re a current firearm owner or are considering purchasing one, do it the right ...

Mark Schlofer from Eastern Arms and Outfitters joins us to discuss the current uptick in gun sales due to the coronavirus pandemic and because it’s an election year. Violence of all types is also increasing. With everything g...

Len joins Tim and Steve as they discuss: The importance of just showing up Aspire to inspire — before you expire! The enemy of “great” is simply being “good” We are not defined on regular days, but rather by our most difficul...

Self-awareness is "an awareness of one's own personality or individuality". If we’re made of three parts — mind, body, and spirit — it only makes sense that when all three are balanced we’re at our best. To achieve that — we ...

The more you give, the more you receive Practice “physical distancing,” not “social distancing” — we must be socially connected There are all kinds of free opportunities to connect virtually — engage in these online opportuni...

No one knows for sure what the consequences of the coronavirus pandemic will be in 6 months — let alone 6 years. The world is changing, and a phrase being tossed around is the “new normal.” But it’s important to realize “new ...

Len joins Tim and Steve as they discuss: The “new normal” Say goodbye to the handshake Use this time to reset, recalibrate, and reflect "Life is what happens to you while you're busy making other plans." — John Lennon

Hear life lessons Tim picked up from the early years of developing his martial arts schools, and how his observations can help everyone during the coronavirus crisis. Grit and Sacrifice — What are you doing during the COVID-1...

During this coronavirus pandemic, acts of loving kindness matter not only to others, but they hold more spiritual weight for your own soul. Dr Bernie joins Tim and Steve as they focus on the Spirit component of Mind, Body, an...

Many of us are driven by external factors — such as training for a race, or looking good in a bathing suit. Many of these external motivators currently don’t exist or won’t be happening because of the coronavirus pandemic. So...

“Even the darkest night will end and the sun will rise.” — Victor Hugo, Les Misérables “When you face difficult times, know that challenges are not sent to destroy you. They're sent to promote, increase and strengthen you.” —...

From a scrawny kid with asthma who was abused and bullied, to a world champion martial artist with multiple black belts — Matt Stait is our guest on this episode. When Matt was a teenager his father committed suicide. Shortly...

“A truly great person is not disturbed even when suddenly confronted with an unexpected event or crisis …” — Gichin Funakoshi Now, more than ever, with the coronavirus pandemic, we should be cautious of what we consume — this...

As the world struggles to contain COVID-19, many are stricken with fear. Fear is an emotion triggered by a perceived threat. Notice we said “perceived.” Make sure your reality is your perception , and not dictated to you by s...

Lenny DiNote joins Tim and Steve to share some very personal, powerful, and profound words. He sees adversity coming in two forms: The adversity we bring on ourselves. We still have to decide on how to deal with this adversit...

The Inklings, the Victorians, and the Moderns reminds us of the importance of creativity and imagination. The author, Chris Butynskyi, joins Tim Hoover and Steve Mittman to discuss: Faith requires imagination We were made to ...

In martial arts a Sensei is a person who has knowledge and is willing to teach that knowledge to others. The title of Master is used to describe or address a very experienced practitioner. Mastery in life, however, is very el...

Danny Blowe is a senior level Security & Safety professional with almost 30 years combined experience in private security and law enforcement. He is located in Topsail Island in North Carolina — where Tim and Steve recently v...

Willpower is defined as the ability to control your own actions, emotions, and urges. It is strong determination that allows you to do something difficult. Most of our bad habits are due to lack of willpower Willpower leads t...

Last week we talked about excuses — how there are plenty to go around. With most people, if they faced any single one of the setbacks today's guest has dealt with — let alone all of them — they would have many excuses. Sensei...