The Quiet Warrior Show

🌟 Premiering April 24, 2024, at 12 PM PDT, join us on The Quiet Warrior Show as we dive into the intriguing life of Sophie McLean – A Wisdom Teacher reshaping our existential quest. 📖 From her autobiography, Awakening All Sleepwalkers, Sophie reflects on a journey spanning continents, from the grips of war to the heights of spirituality. She's not just survived; she has thrived, transforming tragedies into a quest for consciousness. 👁️‍🗨️ A helicopter pilot, UN representative, and transformational leader, Sophie's experiences dismantle the automatic ego, inviting us to become Homo Spiritus – beings of elevated consciousness. 💭 "Life is an eternal game, a celebration of consciousness," says Sophie, a woman who's mastered living in awareness over survival in fear. 🎙️ On our show, we'll explore: How to shift from conflict to creating a new culture for humanity. The elegance of simplicity in finding life's profound truths. Action steps towards living a present, interconnected life. 🔔 Set your reminders! This is an episode filled with wisdom, courage, and insights that promise not just to inspire but to transform. Connect with Sophie McLean: Sophie's Website Facebook LinkedIn Get the Book Instagram #TheQuietWarriorShow #SophieMcLean #AwakeningAllSleepwalkers #WisdomTeacher #ConsciousLiving

The incredible husband-wife team Scott MacDonald and Patti Kurtz reveal MY FRIEND CHARLIE, A Children and Dog Lovers book, in a storytelling interview that will make you smile, laugh and sigh. About Scott and Patti: Scott has a bachelor's from Indiana University and a master's from the University of North Carolina. He is the CEO of Multiple real estate companies and focuses on corporate turnarounds. Second career - author of 5 books, including first children's Book - My Friend Charlie. Patti Kurtz, Scott's wife. She has a bachelor's degree from Indiana University and a master's in education from UC San Diego. I am a faculty member at Cal State San Marcus. Career in education: Patti taught second grade in Oceanside, CA, served in administrative capacities in the Oceanside School District, was Principal of Santa Margarita Elementary School in Oceanside, and was a consultant to a charter school in San Diego. Scott is the author/writer, and Patti is the educator with experience teaching children. Visit https://authorscottmacdonald.com/

Host Tom A. Dutta asked Michael Cowl Gordon to write why he should be on The Quiet Warrior Show. Micha poured onto his paper a page and a half of writing, and the latter was this: "I believe that my story illustrates the heroic journey. Joseph Campbell wrote that the purpose of the heroic journey is to redeem the world. While that would be overstating my accomplishments, I believe it is true that I have helped thousands of patients through my direct involvement in their care. I have helped hundreds of people through mutual involvement in twelve-step recovery. And with this book, I can help thousands more. I believe my story will interest your listeners. I hope many will be encouraged to see how their lives can represent a heroic journey as they respond to whatever challenges they encounter." I may have written too much, as my instructions were to write a paragraph. If so, I apologize. I hope to be a guest on your podcast, where I can tell the story of recovery as a heroic journey. Thank you. Michael Cowl Gordon, MD Join Tom and Michael as he tells the rest of the story and takes your questions or comments via live chat. ABOUT: Michael Cowl Gordon, MD, opened the first detox program in Madison, WI, under the decriminalization of alcoholism statute in 1972. He became Medical Director of the Anderson Alcoholic Rehabilitation Hospital in Janesville, Wisconsin, in 1974 and later joined the Center for Psychiatry and the staff of the Brawner Psychiatric Institute in Atlanta. Gordon is now semi-retired but remains in practice as the Medical Director of the Berman Center, an Intensive Outpatient and Partial Hospital Program. From 2 06-2018, he was a speaker for Reckitt-Benckiser, a company that manufactures drugs for treating opioid use disorder. He is a member of International Doctors in Alcoholics Anonymous and is a Fellow of the American Society of Addiction Medicine. Gordon has been interviewed by many media outlets, including CNN, and quoted in numerous articles on addiction-related topics. He liv s in Marietta, Georgia.

Host Tom Dutta will ask Randy Overbeck why he transformed from a teacher to a superintendent and then an author who has created a series of best-selling and award-winning novels. Join us live to hear "CRUEL LESSONS," Randy's incredible story. Dr. Randy Overbeck is an award-winning educator, author and speaker. As an educator, he served children for over three decades and turned that experience into captivating fiction, authoring the bestselling series The Haunted Shores Mysteries, winner of nine national awards. This fall, the Wild Rose Press released his newest work, an atmospheric amateur sleuth mystery, CRUEL LESSONS, the first installment in a new series set in schools, "Lessons in Peril." He hosts the popular podcast, "Great Stories about Great Storytellers," which reveals the unusual and sometimes strange backstories of famous authors, directors and poets. He is also a speaker in much demand, sharing his multi-media presentations, "Things Still Go Bump in the Night," "A Few Favorite Haunts," and "Everything You Wanted to Know About Publishing" with audiences all over the USA. As a Mystery Writers of America member, Dr. Overbeck is an active member of the literary community, contributing to a writers' critique group, mentoring emerging writers, and participating in writing conferences such as Killer Nashville and the Midwest Writers Workshop

FREE EBOOK www.legalees.com/tom Attorney Lee R. Phillips is a Counselor of the United States Supreme Court. He has three university degrees and has held licenses in real estate, mortgage brokering, securities, life insurance, and being a registered investment advisor. Lee is nationally recognized in business structure, asset protection, and financial and estate planning. He founded LegaLees Corp., a company specializing in solving asset protection and tax problems for high-net-worth individuals. After graduating, he practiced law as a patent attorney. He spent five years in the dual position of Assistant General Counsel and Associate Director of Research at the nation's largest private university. Author of 19 books, Lee serves on the editorial boards of several professional publications. As one of the nation's most engaging, dynamic speakers, he has given over 3000 event presentations throughout the US, Canada, and the Pacific Rim. He has helped over a million people understand the law and how to use it to make more money and protect their assets.

When Host Tom Dutta asked Duncan Robinson about setbacks and tragedies that shaped him into the great man he is today, he wrote: "Never imagined the word Cancer in a child, never mind your son, but it happened, and then we went through the process of getting Michael better, but on the day he was supposed to return to school, the other word you never want to hear, is your son has relapsed, we’ll do all we can, however, we’ve used the most aggressive treatment plan out there, and then, all we can do now is manage the pain, your son will complete his life, soon @ the age of 14….those words still resonate. However, Michael gave me hope in his words, will you be okay, Dad, because I will…." This interview will take you on a journey of many emotions and leave you inspired with hope no matter what SUDDEN IMPACT occurs in your life: About Duncan: Duncan Robinson is a third-generation financial specialist specializing in generational wealth transfer and legacy building. Building on his father and grandfather's wealth of financial management knowledge, he forged a new career path by integrating strategies and solutions from traditional and modern practices. He rose to prominence in the insurance industry by working with prominent families with complex family wealth landscapes and different, sometimes competing, priorities and needs. Duncan’s patience and persistence in providing the best solution to the clients have always been seen as frank, straightforward, and sincere. Duncan advocates for educating the clients (both the current generation business owners and their successors) on wealth preservation for multiple generations. Duncan is a highly driven triathlete, motivational speaker and industry influencer who has written two books on the importance of planning and believes that life is perfectly imperfect, and that’s the perfection of it.

When Host Tom Dutta asked Lisa Wilkes about her back story before the interview, she said, "During early adolescence, I developed an eating disorder. I'd been a perfectionist my whole life. Still, that quest for so-called flawlessness has a dark side, especially for women under intense societal pressure to portray a particular image. I knew I was damaging my body, but the addictive side of my brain did not care. Maybe that was subconsciously part of my goal. I found healing through a deep connection to people and animals. It took me over a decade to get to a healthy weight, so I won't pretend this was an easy problem to fix. Therapy helped because it offered a nonjudgmental space where I could be honest instead of minimizing everything or pretending I was okay. Friendships helped. I turned to friends and family, baring my soul even when that was scary as hell. The first time I confided in a close friend, my hands trembled, and sweat dripped. It was so embarrassing to have this psychological aversion to something as simple and necessary as food. I felt like a failure, but all I received from my buddy was love. She didn't see me as a freak. She viewed me as a brilliant human trying hard to get back on track. And that made me believe maybe, just maybe, I was not beyond hope. Lisa Wilkes is an American author, licensed social worker (LMSW), flight attendant, and animal rescuer. Lisa has spent 13 years in the aviation industry, jetting across the globe and collecting inspiration for her writings. Her debut novel, Flight Path, is a fast-paced romance with serendipitous encounters. This book follows a daydreaming stewardess as she learns to navigate a new terrain: unconditional love. In her second novel, Mid-Flight, Lisa transports readers to 2038. A flight attendant begins to unravel after her best friend is killed in a plane crash. In the throes of unspeakable grief, she uncovers a political ploy to decimate one-fifth of the population. She must risk everything to combat this sinister plan, including her breathtaking new romance. Lisa’s writing is provocative and timely, focusing on societal issues and internal conflict. Flight Path’s readers will appreciate Mid-Flight's emphasis on hope and redemption, while newcomers to Lisa’s work will be drawn to the power of her storytelling.

Like many of you, I’m no stranger to hardship. As a child, I was forced to migrate with my family from the Dominican Republic to New York City, where we faced seemingly endless adversity. My parents were both professionals in the Dominican Republic. In New York, my father worked as a floor technician and my mom in a sweat shop. My father had an accident and became disabled for life. It was only my mom working and we couldn’t make ends meet. Some nights we didn’t have dinner; my late brother and myself had to go to work as children. This period of time has shaped my life. I am driven to be successful because I promised myself that my family will never experience this again. Between language barriers and culture shock, I found it difficult to find my footing in such a foreign place and yearned for well-intentioned guidance. I worked hard in school and did very well. I started a career in healthcare as an executive. I yearned to impact people’s lives in a positive manner everyday. I continued my education and obtain a Masters in Healthcare Administration and now a Doctorate in Leadership. I just published my first book focusing on Leadership Attributes CRAVE (Communication, Respect, Authenticity, Vulnerability and Empathy). After leading hundreds of teams, I found that these attributes are vital for creating great leaders and successful teams. I now coach, train, consult and speak on leadership and leadership development. I have a coaching program designated towards leaders that I provide to individuals and organizations.

Returning to The Quiet Warrior Show for the second time, Dr. Martha Boone brings her stories of talking vaginas and wonderful humour to the studio with her new book, "The Unfettered Urologist." A non-fiction tale of wisdom she never had time to share with her patients in their fifteen-minute appointments. About the author: Dr. Martha Boone is one of the first one hundred women board-certified in urology. After 23 years of education, she practiced academic urology for five years and private practice for twenty-four. She was named TOP DOC in urology in Atlanta for over a decade. Her first novel, The Big Free, fictionalizes her first six months at Charity Hospital in New Orleans. Her current book, The Unfettered Urologist, is nonfiction and explains the pearls of wisdom she never had time to include in a short office visit. It was published on August 15, 2023. Her third book, Mother Charity, will be released in March of 2024 and is the sequel to The Big Free. Dr. Boone retired to write full-time and travel with her husband.

Host Tom Dutta asked Craig to explain his traumas and maltreatment that led to his transformation in his life to serve through a higher source. He said: "For 25 years, I led the life of a busy global executive — 2.5 million miles on one airline and 1.0 million miles on another. I actually bragged about this status. Looking back, I was living, but I was not ALIVE. Life was great until it wasn’t. One day, my doctor ordered bed rest. My version of bedrest was my laptop, cell phone and conference calls from my bed. At that moment, I knew my current lifestyle had become my new normal, and something had to change! I had to become an advocate for my own health and lifestyle. " ABOUT CRAIG BRUCE: Craig is a former burned-out global executive who struggled with exhaustion, poor sleep, inconsistent food choices, and feeling confident in his skin. He was so driven that his global lifestyle started to impact his health. He has since transformed his health and changed his lifestyle through the use of science-based behaviours. Now, as a High-Performance Lifestyle Consultant, he empowers high-performing business leaders and entrepreneurs to achieve even more success in their careers without sacrificing their lives & critical relationships. Craig is an international speaker who shared the stage with Sharon Lechter, Les Brown, Bill Walsh, James Dentley and Noel Lee. He has also been featured on podcasts & stages across the US and Latin America and is releasing his book – Winning at the Game of Life and Business in 2023. He holds an MBA from Vanderbilt University and a business degree from UNC-Chapel Hill. He previously worked as a partner at Hewitt Associates for over 25 years. He has also worked as a Health Coach and educator for the Equinox Sports Club Los Angeles and owns his own high-performance lifestyle business. He’s partnered with hundreds of clients to ignite their energy and live a life with even more clarity, intention and integrity.

At 28, Dan was leading a healthy, active life. After an optometrist appointment to identify the cause of his persistent headaches was cut short, he was handed a sealed envelope and told to go directly to the hospital. What followed was emergency brain surgery. On June 21, 2014, Dan's reality was shattered by a devastating brain hemorrhage. With no map to guide him on the gruelling path to recovery, Dan had to rely on his grit, perseverance, and resilience to relearn everything he once knew: how to walk, talk and even smile. ​ Dan has survived two emergency brain surgeries, weeks in a coma, and months in a rehab hospital. What he found out along the way might surprise you: there is nothing like a brain injury to refocus the mind! Driven by a positive mindset, Dan battled through excruciating rehab exercises to rebuild his life and return to a job he loved. ​ He’s grateful for the doctors who saved him and the friends and family who supported him. Now, he wants to pay it forward. The tools Dan used to build back his life can be used by anyone facing challenges. He will reveal strategies to help you or your team be #BetterThanYesterday and achieve your goals, one step at a time. His action-oriented life hacks will help you tackle anything you face. Through his talks, his audiences were moved and uplifted by Dan's story and ready to use his practical approaches to triumph over adversity.

Dr. Clint Ladine is on a mission to help leaders utilize coaching techniques to unleash the power of their teams, optimize their leadership skills and drive performance to new heights. As a leadership/success coach and former professional basketball player, Dr. Clint knows the difference between bad and good coaches. A bad coach is self-focused, believes they are the only expert, and expects you to fall in line no matter what. A good coach unlocks hidden potential, nurtures natural abilities, and encourages people to fly. To that end, he has written Power Coaching, which many are calling a “must have” in their leadership toolbox. Dr. Clint Ladine is also the owner of Successfully Coaching, A leadership coaching business whose mission is to help leaders overcome obstacles to achieving success. Clint’s mission began with a life-changing encounter with coaching. While in the midst of his career, he was introduced to coaching, finding it to be transformative for him, his team and his organization. He quickly enrolled in a doctoral program to learn more about the psychology and methodology of coaching and has since become a sought-after writer, author and speaker on the subject of Leadership Coaching. www.successfullycoaching.com

Chris M Wilson is originally from Barrie, Ontario, Canada, and moved to Vancouver, BC, in 2009 at 18 by himself. Early on, he knew he wanted to pursue an adventurous, dynamic, and different career. Previously a commercial helicopter pilot, aircraft maintenance engineer, and helicopter expert. Chris switched gears in 2022 to run his online career coaching business full-time. He is a forward-thinking entrepreneur, published author of 2 books (Optimal Wealth and Optimal Health), Career Coach, and creator. Chris enjoys helping others, scuba diving, snowboarding, and riding his motorcycle. Optimal Wealth - https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B08RVH48L5 Optimal Health - https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B086XLP85S Website - https://www.chrismwilson.com Coaching - https://www.chrismwilson.com/coaching (Giveaway) Career Jump Masterclass - https://chrismwilson.ewebinar.com/webinar/career-jump-masterclass-5882 The Work to Live Newsletter - https://www.go.chrismwilson.com/work-to-live-newsletter Social Media YouTube - @chrismwilson Instagram - @iamchrismwilson LinkedIn - @iamchrismwilson

Kyle Murtagh returning to the Quiet Warrior show is an award-winning public speaker from Scotland. Kyle emerged from being a shy kid who endured some bullying in his younger days for his gift of dyslexia, to creating a legacy as a Champion Public Speaker, Author and Educator with his platform www.confidencebydesign.co.uk. Hear Kyle pick up the story from where we left off last time...and see his right turn into stand-up comedy and a real live clip from an award-winning speech. Learn great speaking tips that you can apply right away as well as his answer to a question from a guest relating to speaking with emotion.

Leslee Montgomery is a sought-after facilitator, public speaker, content creator and consultant to the Construction Industry on Safety and Mental Health. What makes her story different from anyone else's, and why is she working in a male-dominated industry?: When Host Tom Dutta asked Leslee why listeners should tune in to her story, she wrote, "In 2010, when I decided to take my life, I was terrified but so focused on finding a way. The 2008 recession had kicked my ass; mentally, I was down and scared. A call to a colleague looking for work resulted in "leaving it to the universe," setting off a decision in my head to take my life. While eating my last meal, the universe did call with a job offer. That moment became more than getting back to work; it became the moment I understood my purpose. There aren't too many living heroes in the construction industry. It became my mission positively affect the mental health of the people I worked with. I started to listen to people, connect with them, support them, and it grew into a mission to eradicate suicide in the construction industry."

Liv Arnold is an author of colour writing diverse books on real issues like mental health and consent. Like many women, she has experienced sexual harassment which has affected her well-being. “I want to do right by my readers and show what is and is not acceptable. Enough people are silenced through shame, society’s perceptions, and sexism. There’s not enough awareness of mental health. I have found peace through prose,” Ms. Arnold says. As she has experienced anxiety most of her life, she will donate a percentage of the profits of her upcoming novel Stepping Stone (release date 11 July 2022) to The Anxiety and Depression Association of America. She turned to writing for therapy when medication, meditation, and counselling didn’t improve her symptoms. The novel’s main male character has PTSD, anxiety, and depression. Ms. Arnold drew the challenges from real life and was inspired by a friend who served in Afghanistan. She writes authentic characters with relatable issues, championing the heroine taking control of her life and sexuality.

My hero's journey started when my mom was diagnosed with cancer and then passed away, two years later, when I was 28. I lost my sole provider parent. This was right around the same time that I found Airbnb (renting out my extra rooms) as a side hustle which was leading me into a life of financial independence, that I didn't realize at the time but it would change the trajectory of my life. Now, I feel very strongly about teaching others about how they can achieve financial independence so that we can become free to focus on the things we truly value in our lives, and not have to be in survival mode. From 50k in debt to Financially Free in 2 years with Airbnb! Zeona McIntyre has been an Airbnb host since 2012. After 10 years of managing short-term rentals across the globe, she has transitioned to selling Real Estate to investors looking to house hack or live for free. She is an avid Real Estate Investor owning a double-digit portfolio of short and medium-term rentals. In the fall of 2022, she will release the book: “30-Day Stay. An Investor’s Guide to Mastering the Medium-term Rental '' coauthored with Sarah Weaver. She teaches listeners how to achieve Financial Freedom through Real Estate on her Podcast: Invest2FI, co-hosted with Craig Curelop. She has been featured on BiggerPockets, Mr. Money Mustache, NPR, Business Insider, and more than 50 podcasts. Zeona has been to 47 countries. She spends half the year in Boulder, Colorado, and the other half travelling the world as an international pet sitter. Learn more here: https://www.zeonamcintyre.com/

Chester L. Richards -- Bio Aerospace Engineer (Ret.), Inventor, Adventurer, Author, Storyteller, Romantic The philosophy developed by Chester L. Richards, aerospace engineer, adventurer, and inventor (19 patents), has indeed caused him to view all that comes his way as an adventure. Even a visit to the hospital! (Look for stories about these surprisingly entertaining forays into Deep Space Medical soon in his blog, "Stories.") That attitude took shape early. In college, a bit after those early escapes from being thoroughly roasted by The Great Potato's molten lead flinging tricks, Chester and friend Judy Burns co-authored a spec script for “Star Trek” on a lark. The story, “The Tholian Web,” became one of the series’ most popular episodes. A veteran writer advised the young man, “You should write….write your passions.” “But I have nothing to say,” Chester thought. That was the moment he decided the real message was to fill his life with adventures. And he did — adventures in surfing, learning, and performing music, travel to exotic places for river rafting, and his work as a rocket scientist. Along the way, he’s always met fascinating characters. He did write — essays (over 50 have been published so far). At the house in Thousand Oaks he and his late beloved Sarah once shared, he brought himself back from the brink of despair by writing the hair-raising adventures Sarah loved, and that continue to occur, though as the author says, he no longer has much hair. Visit the website for Chester L. Richards for more information. www.chesterlrichards.com

Scott MacDonald is a returning Quiet Warrior o talk about An Ancestral Journey he embarked on, culminating in a fascinating reveal... more than just facts, he shares how one can begin exploring their Ancestry based on his discovery. His newest book is the culmination of many years of ancestry research. Published this month by Ingram, Legacy, An Ancestral Journey through American History marries ancestry with early American history. The ancestors participated in virtually every significant event in America, including Jamestown, the Mayflower, and various wars and conflicts. The book presents history through the eyes of actual participants in the events. Ancestry research is believed to be the second most popular hobby in North America (after gardening). As far as Scott knows, no other ancestry-based book that connects ancestry research to history has been written or published. Visit Scott's website, authorscottmacdonald.com.

Retired LtCol Kathy Lowrey Gallowitz is a career Air Force Veteran who served as a Public Affairs Officer and Nurse. Masters degrees in Nursing and Political Science frame her practice and perspectives. It was her life’s calling to design and lead a never-been-done-before military outreach program in Ohio in response to 9/11, to educate and engage civilians in support of troops and their families. While not serving in uniform, Gallowitz established and managed Buckeye Sports and Orthopedic Specialists and was the President of the Pickerington Area Chamber of Commerce. She has first-hand experience hiring Veterans. As the owner of Vanguard Veteran, she equips civilians to become Veteran Champions as the “Veteran-hiring Concierge,” “Military Ministry Builder,” and “Fallen Comrades Ceremony Producer.” She coaches volunteers on creating “Military Ministries” (in partnership with clergy) to foster connection, a sense of belonging and promote spiritual resiliency. Kathy serves as the Chair of the Arizona Governor’s Veterans’ Service Advisory Commission and the Southwest Veteran Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors and is the Veteran-hiring Advisor for the Arizona Society of Human Resource Management. Her husband, Ed, is a retired career active-duty Soldier with four combat tours. Together they have six sons, one daughter and three grandchildren.