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What a perfect fit for our season on "Adversity." Brian's story and purpose are so compelling, you'll stop sitting on the couch and do productive things as soon as you listen. He started in music and fell into sketch-comedy, social experiments, and viral videos. All of these lended him on stages across the globe talking about his failures that led to his successes. Brian is a good friend and always looking to #Payitforward  Follow him on IG: @BrianBreach

What a weekend!! We flew up to DC on Friday morning to participate in the festivities leading up to the Marine Corps Marathon on Sunday. What we didn't know was how applicable this race and weekend would be for our Podcast Season on "Adversity." Holy cow! Wade's girlfriend Jen crushed her goal of running the full in under five hours. Her mom Phyllis completed her first full marathon. And Phil, against better reasoning and judgement ran the full marathon, with five days notice, and zero training. They all did great and the aftermath made for some awesome content! (at Phil's expense) 

Welcome back to another Season of the 2Marines 1Mic Podcast! Over the next few weeks, we'll be digging into "adversity." Where does it come from? How do we know when Adversity is heading our way? And most importantly, how do we prepare for it? We each have plenty of experience with overcoming obstacles as well as, not overcoming them and thinking we're stuck! Next stop, Washington DC!

As we bring our season of change to a close, we recap everything we've learned and implemented over the past few weeks! Can't wait to start our new season on Adversity next!! 

2020 is approaching fast and we have been dialed in on our mission to get a giant head start on our plans for next year. We welcome back Kevin Armentrout, an expert on change and our good friend. We hope you learn from and enjoy this episode; we did. Remember, Evolve, Grow, Change while keeping #2020Vision

Adam is the Founder and CEO of The Lift Box, America's number one fitness-based subscription box. He is also an Active Duty Special Operations Shooting Instructor for the Coast Guard. Adam talks with us about change being difficult for most people because of the over-looming thought of failure and how others will perceive that "failure."

As we begin our new series about "CHANGE," we were pointed in the direction of a Man that has had to conquer exactly that. Rob is a Husband, Expecting Father, Paralympic Medalist, accomplished Triathlete, Marathon Runner, and Author. He is also running for United States Congressman in his Virginia District. This is Rob Jones Journey:  "I deployed to Habbaniyah, Iraq in 2008, and again to Delaram/Sangin, Afghanistan in 2010. During my deployment to Afghanistan while operating as a part of a push into Taliban territory, I was tasked with clearing an area with a high likelihood of containing an IED. It was in this capacity that I was wounded in action by a land mine. The injury resulted in a left knee dis-articulation and a right above knee amputation of my legs.  I was taken to National Naval Medical Center in Bethesda, MD for the initial phases of my recovery, which consisted primarily of healing and closing my wounds. I was then transferred to Walter Reed Army Medical Center for the remainder of my rehabilita

What. A. Week!  We've done it all this week; Some really amazing things and some not so fun things to do: Prepped for a Hurricane Missed by a hurricane Said goodbye to Wade's English Bulldog Stella after 15 great years. Completed our largest and most notable speaking engagement. Your World Within LIVE turned out to be more incredible than we could have ever imagined. We both have plenty of thoughts on how our individual talks could improve but overall, amazing day!

As we wrap up our first series on umcomfortability, South Florida is bracing for the impact of Hurricane Dorian. We hope you all love the new series-style episodes and we look forward to launching into our next series about "making changes,'' next week. If you're in our area, join us on September 7th at Margaritaville Resort in Hollywood Beach, FL. Also, If you're a Floridian or anywhere in the path of this storm, be safe!! We'll talk next week!!

Phil nails the purpose of the podcast!! Change is hard but don't waste your life with years of shit that doesn't matter. Some things don't always roll as smooth as YOU think that they should. Make the change anyway! The real growth in life ALWAYS happens during the most uncomfortable periods. 

Today, we're joined by current Marine Corps Gunnery Sergeant, Aaron Calderon. Gunny Calderon is serving as the Drill Master for The Marine Corps Barracks at 8th & I. After 20 years of service, Aaron is getting ready to transition out of the Corps and into civilian life. In this episode we talk about some of the challenges and "unknowns" of periods like these in our lives and what we can do to alleviate pain during the process.  Make sure you follow Gunny on IG @gysgtaaroncalderon DBAP- Don't Be A Punk

Create Your World Within. #70 we bring back our dear friend Eddie Pinero. Eddie is a pure example of taking uncomfortability and the unknown and completely owning it! So excited to have this talk with Eddie, as we dive in to pivotal moments and decisions during the biggest changes in his life! With the Your World Within LIVE event right around the corner on September 7th, this is the perfect preview of what to expect.

Jumping into the first week of our newish series format, we'll be talking about how important it is to stay uncomfortable. In #69 we get into some of the things we are doing now to stay outside our comfort zone, including stand-up comedy!

Restructuring. #68 .... As we restructure our lives, we see clearly what areas need improvement. We have decided to restructure the podcast in an effort to provide a more focused and valuable message. We're going to shift into a "season" structure and talk about one or two specific topics over the course of six weeks. After that, we will go off-air for two weeks and return with another Season of The 2Marines 1Mic Podcast.

Everyone Struggles... The title isn't meant to say that everyone struggles at the same time. This episode is a glimpse into some of the things we are going through at the moment and our plan to reverse the process. There is always someone there and willing to help. you just have to ask.

Lots going on in #66... We talk about mental health and why isolation is not a great idea for people struggling and the importance of reaching out to others. The community we've managed to build around us is the glue that keeps the ship together. Everyone wants to feel significant and people are inherently good. We have so many fun things and important dates coming up on the next couple months!! So exciting! August 4th, We take to the stage for more stand up comedy in Boca Raton, Florida. September 7th, We're speaking at the Your World Within Live event, here in South Florida with our good friend Eddie Pinero, as well as Alan and Kevin from the Hyperconcious Podcast.

What would you do for your friends? Does it include doing stand-up comedy for the first time ever in front of 100+ people? Probably not. Wade takes to the stage and delivers a surprisingly great set for our friend Danny. Hope you love it!

#64.... Reminding all of us that everything we want to do great takes practice. Don't beat yourself up for being awful at something you've never tried before; even if it's simply doing life better or different. That being said, it takes effort and dedication to get where you're going and know that in order to be great, you have to go to a level no one else has.

Time to get REALLLLLY real. In #63, we talk about some of the things that we are currently struggling with in our own lives and the processes we're employing to eliminate them. The process is everything. It's the journey and we can't go anywhere without a journey.

Happy Father's Day. In #62 we talk about being the example; not just for parents but for everyone that feels like they can do better in some area of their life. The easy way is rarely the best way and everything takes some sort of practice. Start keeping more promises to yourself and Be The Example for others to emulate.