WU PODCAST ARCHIVE

Welcome back to Warriors Unmasked – The Podcast! Countless studies have shown that some of the top traumatic events that could happen in someone’s life include the loss of a child, divorce, and the loss of a spouse. Any one of these events would challenge even the “strongest” men…but imagine if all three of these...

Welcome back to Warriors Unmasked – The Podcast! According to the U.S. Census Bureau, 18.4 million children (1 in 4) live without a biological, step, or adoptive Father in the home. When you zoom out to a global perspective, that number, unfortunately only gets bigger. Researching the statistics and facts about what happens to children...

Welcome back to Warriors Unmasked – The Podcast! If we had to sum up today’s conversation in just one word…we would have to choose the word “wow.” From non-verbal to radio announcer. From social outcast to leader of change. From debilitating OCD, Autism, and Anxiety to mental health warrior. These are just a few examples...

Welcome back to Warriors Unmasked – The Podcast! “They have everything going for them! What do they have to worry about?” The phrase above represents the assumption of many when it comes to the successful. Culture suggests that just because you are a successful athlete or entrepreneur, you should have everything together. This common misconception...

Welcome back to Warriors Unmasked – The Podcast! For most veterans, returning to civilian life is the hardest part of coming home. PTSD and other mental illnesses can take a toll that many don’t have the skills to handle. Today, you’ll hear how one Air Force veteran is working to better that. We sit down...

Welcome back to Warriors Unmasked – The Podcast! Sometimes, when you’re dealing with anxiety, depression, or really any mental health issue the last thing you want to do is get up and move. However, exercising and even moving around is a powerful tool that can quiet your thoughts and help you live a life of...

Welcome back to Warriors Unmasked – The Podcast! When it comes to your journey with mental health, there is one component that always gets the ball rolling: acceptance. When we live in denial or resist what is disturbing us, it only prolongs our suffering and, most times takes a toll on our self-image. So, if...

Welcome back to Warriors Unmasked – The Podcast! If you’ve been listening to Warrior’s Unmasked for a while you know that tragedy is something that can happen at any time. Like today’s guest, who experienced death at only ten years old, but that doesn’t mean his story ends there… Today we sit down with speaker,...

Welcome back to Warriors Unmasked – The Podcast! Have you ever had one of those days where everything seems to be piling on top of one another and the tenuous hold you had on your good mood just evaporates? Sometimes life has a way of making our difficult moments even harder, but that doesn’t mean...

Welcome back to Warriors Unmasked – The Podcast! If you’ve been listening to Warriors Unmasked for a while you know that trauma and mental illness doesn’t pick favorites. We don’t always get to choose the paths we travel in life but that doesn’t mean we don’t have the power to change our lives. Chuck here,...

Welcome back to Warriors Unmasked – The Podcast! “There is only one way to eat an elephant: a bite at a time.” – Desmond Tutu When Joe Roberts was living day-to-day in the streets of downtown Vancouver, he never thought that he would end up where he is today. Turns out, he didn’t need to...

Welcome back to Warriors Unmasked – The Podcast! August 31, 2011, will be a day that David Bartley will remember forever. With the help of a nameless first responder, he stepped away from the bridge where he planned to end his life. Now ten years later, he has made a name advocating for those struggling...

Welcome back to Warriors Unmasked – The Podcast! What happens when a coping mechanism starts causing more damage than help? For many addicts, this is the exact struggle they deal with every day. Our guest today is someone who has not only struggled with addiction but came out on the other side with a fresh...

Welcome back to Warriors Unmasked – The Podcast! Our guest this week is living proof that there is hope for your future and that you can overcome trauma, hardship, and a broken home to live a life that is full of purpose and meaning. Join us as we sit down with former NHL player, Olympic...

Welcome back to Warriors Unmasked – The Podcast! There are some things we don’t question when it comes to our health. Like going to the emergency room with a broken bone or getting an annual check-up to make sure we’re still in good health. What if we did the same for our mental health? Welcome...

Welcome back to Warriors Unmasked – The Podcast! They say that laughter is the best medicine in the world, well, when it comes to mental illness it’s not just medicine, it’s a door to reconnecting with those around you. Welcome back to another Warriors Unmasked episode! Today, Clint and I talk with key-note speaker, virtual...

Welcome back to Warriors Unmasked – The Podcast! Hey, Chuck here, while Clint is out with other speaking engagements I’ll be taking over the helm this week! Over the past two years, we think it’s safe to say that we have all experienced the feeling of loss in one way or another… Loss of sleep,...

Welcome back to Warriors Unmasked – The Podcast! A recent study in the U.S. has shown that nearly 10 million Americans struggle with compulsive gambling every year. While it may not have physical effects like drug abuse or other addictions, it’s still something that can damage your relationships, finances, and life. Welcome back to Warriors...

Welcome back to Warriors Unmasked – The Podcast! Boy, do we have an incredible episode for you. When most people think of addiction they think of illegal substances. But what happens when you get hooked on legal medication that your therapist prescribed at eleven years old? Join us today as our guest Jay Shifman takes...

Welcome back to Warriors Unmasked – The Podcast! It’s official, the holiday season is in full swing! We have Thanksgiving under our belt and Christmas and New Years are just days away. We thought it was only right to sit down and talk about the blessings and gifts we have already been given this Christmas...

Welcome back to Warriors Unmasked – The Podcast! We believe that sharing your story is one of the most powerful things you can do for many reasons. For example, some of the happiest people you can imagine may be struggling with a mental illness and you’d never know… It’s not until vulnerability gives them the...

Welcome back to Warriors Unmasked – The Podcast! For many elite athletes, life after sports isn’t on their radar until it’s too late. When you are performing at your best, focusing on winning games, trying to stay disciplined with your practice and training schedule, getting to know new people and places…all while trying to keep your contract (aka...

Welcome back to Warriors Unmasked – The Podcast! Have you ever heard the phrase “you’re too much.” before? Chances are if you have, it came from a teacher, a parent, or someone you held in high regard…for those living with undiagnosed mental illness, words like this can be damaging. Even if the person who said it didn’t...

Welcome back to Warriors Unmasked – The Podcast! If you are like us, Thanksgiving and this time of year is about more than just turkey, traveling, and family traditions. It’s a time to reflect on all the things we’re thankful for in this life. This week in honor of the Holiday we decided to take a different...

Welcome back to Warriors Unmasked – The Podcast! From the outside looking in, today’s guest had it all… He was the heir to a world-renowned candy company, working with his grandpa, uncle, and father, he had a future set up with everything he could want. All he had to do was follow the path laid...

Welcome back to Warriors Unmasked – The Podcast! If you think mental illness or disorders are just affecting a small group of people…here is a stat to put things into perspective. 42% of the global workforce has experienced a decline in their mental health since the beginning of the pandemic. 42% isn’t a number to...

Welcome back to Warriors Unmasked – The Podcast! All of us have been affected by cancer in one way or another. Whether you’ve been diagnosed yourself, know someone who has, or lost a loved one there is no doubt that this devastating disease sometimes leaves us with more questions than answers. There is one side...

Welcome back to Warriors Unmasked – The Podcast! It took one phone call to change Mike Cameron’s life forever. After losing his girlfriend to gender-based violence Mike went on a journey of grieving and healing. What he learned has become a crucial ability in his life, using this expertise he lends his voice to help eradicate violence against...

Welcome back to Warriors Unmasked – The Podcast! What do the Bible and medical journals have in common? Welcome back to Warriors Unmasked! We promise that the question above is not the opening to a bad joke. But it is something our guest today has researched extensively, and the answer? It’s more than you think....

Welcome back to Warriors Unmasked – The Podcast! Welcome back to Warriors Unmasked! If you listened to our last episode with Mac Scotty McGregor you know he left us with a fascinating process that brought him healing and breakthrough. Today we take a dive into Mac’s letters to his younger self and how he continues...

Welcome back to Warriors Unmasked – The Podcast! The battle with mental illness may not go away forever, but there is a confidence that comes with having the right tools to handle it. Today Clint and I sit down to talk about the things we are currently struggling with and the victories we’ve had along the way....

Welcome back to Warriors Unmasked – The Podcast! Welcome back to Warriors Unmasked! This week we have a powerful person both in and out of the dojo. Mac Scotty McGregor takes us along on his journey of pain, perseverance, and above all else, healing. We take a deep dive into what it was like growing...

Welcome back to Warriors Unmasked – The Podcast! Trigger Warning and Depictions of Violence: This episode shares graphic details of child abuse, war explosions, and other traumatic events. We do not recommend this content for children. If this is overwhelming or hits a little too close to home for you, we encourage you to check...

Welcome back to Warriors Unmasked – The Podcast! Trigger Warning: This episode talks about attempted and committed acts of suicide. If this is overwhelming or hits a little too close to home for you, we encourage you to check out another episode and come back when you’re ready! There’s a moment in someone’s life where...

Welcome back to Warriors Unmasked – The Podcast! Today’s episode is one filled with incredible perseverance. From a hyperactive child to a world-known Olympian our next guest will bring you encouragement, hope, and empowerment with his story.  Today we go on a journey with two-time Olympian and highly decorated gymnast Blaine Wilson. You’ll get an...

Welcome back to Warriors Unmasked – The Podcast! We think it safe to say that everyone has fallen into the comparison trap once or twice. Maybe you compared your outfits to the cool kids in school growing up, or maybe you compared your looks to people in magazines or social media, or maybe the thought...

Welcome back to Warriors Unmasked – The Podcast! We have a special episode for you today, Clint and I sit down and talk about our journey with the podcast so far, our incredible guests, and the hope we have for the future. Warriors Unmasked was started with the idea that no one should feel like...

Welcome Back to Warriors Unmasked! – The Podcast You’ve heard the old saying “not all heroes wear capes,” right? If you haven’t you’ll get to hear exactly how true that saying actually is. In this episode, we sit down with the living legend himself, Larry Landon! Throughout history books, there are stories scattered throughout about...

Welcome Back to Warriors Unmasked! – The Podcast Oh boy, are you in for a treat today, we have a powerful episode for you. We sit down with country music singer/songwriter and mental health advocate Jason Deshaw. From growing up in a small town in Montana to becoming a renowned country singer and battling alcoholism...

Welcome Back to Warriors Unmasked! – The Podcast DISCLAIMER: During this story, Daniel shares facts and descriptions of personal events involving illegal drug use. Warriors Unmasked or any affiliated partners do not condone any sort of illegal drug use, creation or selling. If this episode is triggering in any way please check out past episodes...

Welcome Back to Warriors Unmasked! – The Podcast What happens when your dream life falls apart? This is the crucial question we tackle in today’s episode, and you may find that the biggest thing holding you back may not be your situation, it’s your perspective. In this week’s episode, we talk with Australian-born thought leader,...

Welcome Back to Warriors Unmasked! – The Podcast “Forgiveness does not change the past, but it does enlarge the future.” – Paul Boese Trigger Warning: This shares minor graphic details of violent traumatic events. If this is overwhelming or hits a little too close to home for you, we encourage you to check out another...

Welcome Back to Warriors Unmasked! – The Podcast Welcome back to Warriors Unmasked! Have you ever had a dream that almost seemed impossible? Or maybe you feel as you missed your one shot? Maybe these are true…or maybe the story isn’t over yet. When you hit play, you’ll join us as we have an open...

Welcome Back to Warriors Unmasked! – The Podcast Wow, are you in for a power-packed episode today. As soon as you hit play, we want to introduce you to a woman whose journey is unfortunately all too common in the world today…a story of how childhood sexual abuse led to a young life of self-medication,...

Welcome Back to Warriors Unmasked! – The Podcast If you’ve been listening, you know mental health is a pillar of what we here at Warriors Unmasked believe is crucial. But, to this day, there is still a negative stigma around mental illness, leading many people who struggle to feel isolated. More of what we talk...

Welcome Back to Warriors Unmasked! – The Podcast Sometimes the best action is to take a step back and realign. Can you relate? Today’s guest is a former principal, former athletic director, founder of Mindset Sports, and proud father of three Brad Dempsey. Brad has a passion for coaching athletes of all ages and establishing...

Welcome Back to Warriors Unmasked! – The Podcast When your back is against the wall, you have no choice but to move forward. It can be the hardest thing you have ever done, but you never know where that first step will take you.  Today’s guest is a father of two, member of the 1994...

Welcome back to Warriors Unmasked – The Podcast Have you ever noticed how stress, anxiety, and depression have a way of hiding in plain sight? As the saying goes “the grass is always greener on the other side.” right? We’ve all seen a successful person on tv or caught up with a friend about life...

Welcome back to Warriors Unmasked – The Podcast Have you ever had a day where you just don’t feel OK? You push through and plaster a fake smile on, if this is you lately then we encourage you to listen to this episode because we are firm in the belief that it is okay, to...

Welcome back to Warriors Unmasked – The Podcast If you’ve been needing a sign to tackle that daunting next step in your journey, well here it is! Today we have a continuation of an amazing episode about self-discovery and choosing the path that grows you. Scott Kelsey has some insight into just what will help...

Welcome Back To Warriors Unmasked – The Podcast! It’s a night just like any other and the loved one you have been worried about lately sends you a text…you look down at your screen to see what they said and you are met with the one message you hoped would never come. The person you...

Welcome Back To Warriors Unmasked – The Podcast! Welcome back to Warriors Unmasked, if you’ve been joining in with us you know we put huge value on support systems, family, and friends that help us through our mental journeys. But sometimes, we dig so deep we forget how simple it can be. Our guest today...

Welcome Back To Warriors Unmasked – The Podcast! As you know courage, perseverance, and mental health are pillars in all we talk about and are pivotal to starting your own journey to healing. But another huge thing that is needed is vulnerability, taking off the mask that everything is alright and stepping out to ask...

Welcome Back To Warriors Unmasked – The Podcast! This week we deep dive into a story that shows what it means to have courage, resilience and mental health. Allan Bester has gone against all odds to find happiness and rest while dealing with an anxiety disorder. In today’s episode learn how Allan struggled with an...

Welcome Back to Warriors Unmasked – The Podcast! Familiar with our tag, “It’s not just a goalie thing?” It is one, very near and dear to both Clint and I. We are heartfelt about our Warriors Unmasked tagline and truly believe that mental health awareness is as equally important to those suffering with it as...

Welcome Back to Warriors Unmasked – The Podcast Welcome back! As you know, at Warriors Unmasked our core values are courage, perseverance, and mental health. Specifically today we want to talk about perseverance and the resilience needed to keep going. Let’s face it, we all have our bad days rights? Well, imagine growing up with...

Welcome Back to Warriors Unmasked – The Podcast! Our conversation today is one you won’t want to miss! In this episode, you will hear an incredible conversation with Mike Molinski, award-winning business owner, photographer, ultra-endurance athlete, decorated U.S. Marine,  wonderful husband, and father. He has a great outlook on life, values resilience born of hardship,...

Welcome Back to Warriors Unmasked – The Podcast! If you haven’t taken a moment to celebrate how far you’ve come in your journey we want to just acknowledge how amazing you are! We have a really special guest today, Steven McGrinder is someone that we think boldly and happily embodies the message of Warriors Unmasked....

Welcome back to Warriors Unmasked – The Podcast Trigger Warning: This episode talks about graphic trauma and abuse with guns, if this is overwhelming for you right now try listening to another episode and come back when you’re ready! Welcome back to Warriors Unmasked, today we have a very special guest Keith Mundee, owner of...

Welcome back to Warriors Unmasked – The Podcast Welcome back to Warriors Unmasked, today we have an incredible friend and Air Force veteran on the show Corey Christman. You might have noticed that we have more military personnel on our show than normal, but we know the individual stories and messages from each veteran are...

Welcome back to Warriors Unmasked – The Podcast We had the honor of talking with 6-year army reserve veteran and mental health advocate, Shane Pettis! Growing up one would describe Shane’s childhood as fairly normal. Some would even go so far as to say that it was actually a good environment to grow up in....

  Welcome Back To Warriors Unmasked! Today you are in for a treat. We had a chance to sit down with Colin Wilson. If you’ve listened to us from the beginning you know that our three pillars are perseverance, courage, and mental health. Our guest today is someone that we think really embodies what we...

Welcome back to Warriors Unmasked! Today is going to be a good one. We are excited to introduce you to our guest and good friend Ken Falke. A 21-year veteran of the U.S. Navy Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) community and retired Master Chief Petty Officer. He has founded two for-profit and two nonprofit companies, and...

Welcome to Warriors Unmasked. Have you looked in the mirror yet today and told the face looking back at you how awesome you are? If not, let us be the first to say it today, YOU ARE AWESOME! If you have listened to any of our past episodes you know that we love talking to...

Welcome to Warriors Unmasked. Chuck and Clint sit down with Mr. Curtis Anderson. They take a deep dive into his story, one that began in 2002. And, in just less than eight seconds, his life changed forever. After sustaining an extremely severe traumatic brain injury, and spending one week short of a year in therapy,...

Welcome to Warriors Unmasked. Today, Chuck and Clint have the privilege of meeting with former NHL goaltender, Olympic Silver Medalist, Professional Speaker and Mental Health Advocate, Corey Hirsch to discuss his journey, the challenges he has faced and how he now lives a life dedicated to serving others. QUICK EPISODE SUMMARY Welcome, Corey! What growing...

Welcome to Warriors Unmasked. Today, Chuck and Clint have the blessed opportunity to visit with best selling author, highly sought after professional speaker, and mental health advocate, Allan Kehler. Listen as they engage in a depth-filled discussion of Allan’s journey and what ignited his passion and purpose in life. QUICK EPISODE OVERVIEW How Allen’s journey...

Welcome to Warriors Unmasked. Today, Chuck and Clint engaged in an amazing sharing of experience with Mr. Tyler Pelke. Tyler is the Deputy Chief of Operations, Training & Logistics with Red Deer Emergency Services in Alberta, Canada. He also travels all around North America sharing his story and how he has gone from victim to...

Welcome to Warriors Unmasked! Clint and Chuck are excited to take a deep dive an introduce to you, the 3 Pillars that Warriors Unmasked is based and built on, what each pillar means to them, and how each applies to their journey. QUICK EPISODE SUMMARY You are not alone Everyone has story The 3 pillars...

Welcome to Warriors Unmasked! In this episode, get to know your Co-Hosts Chuck Thuss and Clint Malarchuk as they share their journeys and what this podcast will gift you every week when you tune in. Like what you hear? Be sure to subscribe so you never miss an episode! QUICK EPISODE SUMMARY Meet Clint and...