Couple O' Nukes
Welcome to a self-improvement podcast dedicated to mentoring young adults, rebuilding broken dreams, and combatting trauma. This show is an abundant network of experts and resources that you can utilize to improve your life. We're all on our own journey, and we're all at different parts in our journey. Hosted by Mr. Whiskey, a U.S. Navy veteran, author, and speaker, this show is designed as a place where you can get connections and information to improve your mental health, fitness, career, finances, faith, and whatever else you want to focus on, wherever you are in your journey. From nuclear operators, young pilots, and scientists, to recovering addicts, actresses, and preachers, this diverse collection of voices, stories, and life is a resource for your use, anytime, anywhere, to be entertained, educated, and connected.
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Episodes
220 episodes
Marathon-Mentality: Addiction Recovery With Dr. Larry Smith
Today, I sit down with Dr. Larry Smith, a retired chiropractor who transformed decades of addiction into a life of endurance, resilience, and purpose. With over 36 years of practice and a remarkable athletic record of three Ironman triathlons a...
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Season 8
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Episode 12
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53:54
Be The Weight Behind The Spear: Inspiration, Service, And Community
Today, I sit down with Dr. Joshua McConkey, a physician and military officer whose career bridges medicine, service, and leadership. Dr. McConkey shares how years of medical practice combined with military duty gave him a unique perspective on ...
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Season 8
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Episode 11
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1:08:00
Stoicism As A Warrior Philosophy: William Spears On Morality And Military Life
Today, I sit down with William Spears, an active-duty Navy commander, former enlisted sailor, submarine officer, and author of the upcoming book Stoicism as a Warrior Philosophy. Mr. Spears shares his journey from enlisting...
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Season 8
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Episode 10
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1:26:38
Eating Your Feelings: A Show Combining Cooking, Comedy, & Mental Health
Today, I sit down with Cory Brown to unpack a life that spans pre-9/11 service, an uncommon move from Army officer to enlisted NCO, and the hard lessons that follow after deployment. We dig into priorities, leadership without a degree, and why ...
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Season 8
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Episode 9
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39:54
Beyond Symptom Management: Functional Medicine, Faith, & True Healing
Today, I sit down with Dr. Mark Sherwood, a naturopathic doctor, former SWAT officer, and co-founder of the Functional Medical Institute in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Dr. Sherwood, alongside his wife Dr. Michele Neil-Sherwood, has dedicated his life to h...
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Season 8
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Episode 8
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43:10
Writing Down Your Philosophy: Francisco Garza On Not Spontaneously Deciding Life
Today, I sit down with Francisco Garza, a former Marine Corps infantry officer, recon Marine, reservist company commander, consultant, and proud father. Mr. Garza shares his journey from joining the Marines alongside his college roommate, to se...
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Season 8
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Episode 7
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50:26
Building A Healthy Lifestyle That Lasts: Small Changes, Balance, & Discipline
Today, I sit down with Jacob Hiers, an insurance agency owner, husband, father of three, and competitive bodybuilder. Mr. Hiers shares the pivotal moment that pushed him into a serious fitness journey—seeing himself in a video that became his w...
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Season 8
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Episode 6
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54:45
My Dark Shadow: 2x Suicide Survivor & Veteran Advocate Douglas Brinker
Today, I sit down with Douglas Brinker, founder of Beacon 4 Hope LLC, veteran advocate, author, and state-certified peer support specialist. Mr. Brinker shares his powerful story of survival after multiple suicide attempts and how fait...
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Season 8
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Episode 5
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48:50
Better Than Hearing Aids: Innovative, Affordable Tech For Hearing Loss
Today, I sit down with Michael Leung, CEO and founder of FLO TruBalance, to talk about his groundbreaking work in affordable hearing technology and the life journey that led him there. Mr. Leung shares how his bone conduction open-ear design is...
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Season 8
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Episode 4
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30:41
Man Up, Sober Up: Ryan Penley's "Aim Up" Blueprint For Rock Bottom Recovery
Today, I sit down with Ryan Penley—author of Man Up, Sober Up and host of The Next Fix—to map out what real recovery looks like. Mr. Penley walks me through a hard-earned story: early wins, a move to Las Vegas, a catastrophic ...
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Season 8
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Episode 3
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50:37
CVN 73 USS George Washington: Another Suicide And The Truth They Aren't Telling
Today, I confront a devastating story that is some of the latest Navy news: the loss of Navy Sailor Jose Antonio Rivera Lynch IV, a 19-year-old aviation boatswain’s mate serving aboard the USS George Washington (CVN 73).O...
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Season 8
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Episode 2
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54:58
The Intersections Of Morality And Courage: Stopping A Homicide-Suicide In Boot Camp
Suicide Hotline: 988Today, I open season eight of Couple O’ Nukes with a solo episode that explores the heavy but necessary topic of courage and morality in the face of suicide prevention. As we celebrate the milestone of...
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Season 8
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Episode 1
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17:46
Truth That Kills With Noah May: Podcasting, Journalism, & Literature
Today, I sit down with Noah May, the creator and host of the Lethal Venom podcast and a journalism graduate from Auburn University. He shares with us the origins behind Lethal Venom, including why he chose a name that embraces...
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Season 7
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Episode 50
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54:56
Embodying Reality Into Fiction: Trapped In Deception By Ken Webb
Today, I sit down with Ken Webb — retired U.S. Army Lieutenant Colonel, former American Airlines professional, and now debut author of Trapped in Deception. Mr. Webb brings a lifetime of service, travel, and life lessons into a convers...
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Season 7
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Episode 49
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39:14
Transforming Troubled Youth: How Writing And Storytelling Changes Lives
Today, I sit down with Janine Hernandez — a bestselling author, speaker, and founder of the Book Publishing Academy — to talk about the power of storytelling as a tool for mentoring troubled youth. Ms. Hernandez has dedicated years to helping p...
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Season 7
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Episode 48
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32:39
Sharing Your Truth Without Diminishing Others: Timothy Wienecke On Sexual Assault Advocacy
Today, I sit down with Timothy Wienecke, a licensed mental health clinician, men’s advocate, and host of The American Masculinity Podcast. Mr. Wienecke brings nearly a decade of clinical experience working with men, veterans, and first...
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Season 7
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Episode 47
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46:50
Breaking The Stigma: Pete Vs Anxiety And Narcissistic Abuse!!!
988 Suicide HotlineToday, I sit down with Pete Dalke, host of Pete Vs Anxiety!!! He shares with us trauma, a severely toxic relationship, and the journey of self-discovery. Mr. Dalke opens up about his childhood abandonment, yea...
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Season 7
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Episode 46
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56:17
A Green Beret's Lessons On War, Accountability, & Counterculture Living
Today, I sit down for a somber but necessary conversation with Joshua Daniel, a retired Green Beret and the founder of Counter Culture Solutions and the Hero Games Charity. Mr. Daniel spent nearly 21 years in Army Special Operations, first with...
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Season 7
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Episode 45
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1:06:27
Warrior Mom Rising: Faith-Based Parenting, Teen Mental Health, & Medical Advocation
Today, I sit down with Jenn Robb, a mother, nurse practitioner, and the author of Warrior Mom Rising. Ms. Robb shares the story of how her daughter’s battle with anxiety, depression, and a traumatic assault forced her to re-evaluate no...
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Season 7
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Episode 44
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45:46
Becoming A Conscious Couple: Breaking Autopilot And The Top 3 Relationship Issues
Today, I sit down with Alan Lazaros and Emilia Smith — hosts of The Conscious Couples Podcast and founders of a growing movement aimed at helping people get off autopilot and build deeply intentional, growth-oriented relationships. This isn't y...
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Season 7
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Episode 43
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48:03
Male Sexual Assault Awareness And Being Your #1 Health Advocate
Today, I sit down with Steve Wilson, a 76-year-old author and mental health advocate who shares a powerful and heartbreaking account of trauma, bipolar disorder, and navigating misdiagnosis. Mr. Wilson’s story begins with childhood sexual assau...
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Season 7
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Episode 42
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31:49
Helping Your Young Adult Launch: Mental Health, Gap Years, College Struggles, & Career Readiness
Today, I sit down with Joanna Lilley, a therapeutic consultant and founder of Lilley Consulting, who’s spent the last decade helping young adults navigate one of the most chaotic transitions in life: ages 18 to 29. Ms. Lilley works with clients...
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Season 7
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Episode 41
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1:15:16
Submarine Leadership Lessons That Will Transform Your Business And Mindset
Today, I sit down with Marc Koehler, a former U.S. Navy Nuclear Submarine Officer and the founder of Lead With Purpose. Mr. Koehler’s story begins with an “eighth-of-an-inch” moment—disqualified from becoming a fighter pilot due to the length o...
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Season 7
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Episode 40
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1:09:39
Shame, Trauma, & Control: Silencing The Inner Narcissist
Today, I sit down with Emma Lyons, a transformational guide helping people—especially women—break free from the toxic grip of shame and the control of the inner narcissist. We get into the roots of self-sabotage, how shame becomes embedded in o...
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Season 7
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Episode 39
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34:04
The Recovery Tool Belt: Addiction Vs. Physical Dependence And Medication Myths
Today, I sit down with Trent Carter, a nurse practitioner, entrepreneur, and founder of Renew Health—an addiction and mental health clinic network dedicated to changing how we treat substance abuse. Mr. Carter saw a massive gap in addiction car...
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Season 7
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Episode 38
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34:20