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
205 episodes
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
Marketing Addiction Recovery: Reaching Teens For Prevention And Intervention
Today, I sit down with Sara Buckler, a recovery advocate and marketing professional who's spent more than a decade working in addiction treatment. Ms. Buckler shares her powerful personal story, from entering recovery after years of struggling ...
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Season 7
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Episode 37
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29:09
Redefining Love In A Loveless Culture: Gratitude, Romance, And Real Talk
Today, I sit down for a solo episode where I share something personal: my chapter from The Book of Frequency: Love and Gratitude. I'm honored to be a contributing author in this powerful anthology of over 30 voices, each reflecting on ...
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Season 7
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Episode 36
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18:12
Unlearning Addiction With The Sinclair Method: Exploring Naltrexone
*Please note that what is discussed in this episode does not cure addiction but is used as a part of recovery.Today, I sit down with Katie Lain, founder of Thrive Alcohol Recovery, to talk about one of the most unique methods fo...
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Season 7
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Episode 35
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39:23
The Truth About Denominations, Power, And Christ's Peace
Today, I sit down with Tom Snow, a powerful believer whose decades-long journey in faith cuts through the noise of manmade religion, denominations, and legalism, getting straight into the heart of spiritual truth. In this episode, M...
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Season 7
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Episode 34
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1:29:13
Unlocking Your Inner Billionaire: Financial Freedom, Gratitude And Faith
Today, I sit down with Debbie Dobbins, an entrepreneur and author of "Your Inner Billionaire"— to uncover the real secrets behind abundance and prosperity. Ms. Dobbins shares her journey from building million-dollar businesses to losing it all ...
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Season 7
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Episode 33
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44:31
They Call Him Mista Yu: Faith, Community, Character, And Purpose
Today, I sit down with Mista Yu, a man of many titles — podcast host, music minister, community builder, nonprofit director, and above all, a father and mentor. Our conversation goes into a 30,000-foot overview of his life: from surviving a nea...
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Season 7
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Episode 32
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36:19
How Holocaust Survivor Trauma Affects Families Today: Exploring Generational Cycles
Today, I sit down with Willie Handler, a memoirist and researcher whose family history traces back to the Holocaust. Mr. Handler’s parents were both Holocaust survivors — one imprisoned in seven concentration camps and the other deported to a U...
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Season 7
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Episode 31
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40:12
Play Stupid Games, Win Stupid Prizes: Humor, Military Stories, And Life Lessons
Today, I sit down with Andy Dietrich, a Marine Corps veteran, IT professional, and author of Play Stupid Games, Win Stupid Prizes—a book full of life lessons, absurd stories, and comedic reflections. We kick off the episode talking abo...
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Season 7
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Episode 30
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59:50
A Voice For The Voiceless: Overcoming Suicide, Homelessness, And Narcissistic Parents
Today, I sit down with Chris Milson — host of Voice for the Voiceless and founder of the Mental Health Movement — to unpack a life journey defined by trauma, betrayal, and ultimately, transformation. This conversation, set up by our mu...
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Season 7
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Episode 29
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1:03:49
What They Don't Tell You About The Military: Fast-Movers, Leadership, DEI, And Recruitment
Today, I sit down with Christopher Brewer, a retired U.S. Army major and Special Forces operator whose 24-year military career was followed by over two decades in global security contracting. Mr. Brewer brings an unparalleled depth of experienc...
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Season 7
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Episode 28
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40:45
The Love You’re Missing Might Be Your Own! Betrayal Trauma And Intimacy Recovery
Today, I sit down with Gary Katz, a licensed clinical social worker and founder of the Center for Intimacy Recovery, to talk about the overlooked relationship that affects every other one: the relationship with yourself. Mr. Katz brings years o...
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Season 7
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Episode 27
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45:12
Negative Thinking, Releasing With Ease, And Success Habits With Edit B. Kiss
Today, I sit down with Edit B. Kiss, a former petroleum engineer turned holistic therapist and success habit coach. With fifteen years in a high-stress engineering career, she made a bold decision to step away, move toward spiritual and emotion...
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Season 7
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Episode 26
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34:12
War, Addiction, And The Appalachian Trail: A 72-Year-Old Vietnam Vet's Spiritual Passage
Today, I sit down with Rand Timmerman — a Vietnam veteran, retired attorney, and author of One Step At A Time: A Spiritual Passage. Mr. Timmerman shares an unforgettable journey of pain, purpose, and perseverance that stretches from th...
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Season 7
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Episode 25
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47:40
Suicide Gone By 2035? Early Childhood Prevention Over Intervention
Today, I sit down with Ms. Deborah and Mr. Brian, who are on a powerful mission to make suicide extinct by the year 2035. We start with some startling statistics and talking about intervention before we explore how true prevention starts at the...
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Season 7
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Episode 24
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46:49
The FBI's Sleep Expert Exposes What's Truly Destroying Your Sleep
Today, I sit down with Dr. Leah Kaylor, a nationally recognized sleep expert, trauma-informed psychologist, and former VA and current FBI clinician who now travels the country educating military, law enforcement, and civilians about the science...
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Season 7
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Episode 23
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49:14