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913: Alcoholism Recovery & Dealing with PTSD | New Approaches for Veterans

A Marine veteran's raw journey from trauma to transformation reveals how questioning everything, embracing vulnerability, and exploring unconventional healing methods can lead to profound personal growth and self-discovery.

Are you struggling with unresolved trauma or battling inner demons that seem impossible to overcome? In this powerful episode of The Brian Nichols Show, we dive deep into the world of veteran mental health and explore unconventional healing methods that are changing lives. Join host Brian Nichols as he sits down with Johnny Martinez, a Marine Corps veteran and host of the Warrior Healer podcast, for a raw and honest conversation about personal transformation, self-discovery, and the journey to inner peace.

 

 

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Johnny shares his incredible story of overcoming alcoholism, rage, and truly toxic masculinity through the use of plant medicine and self-reflection. He discusses how these experiences led him to create a podcast dedicated to helping others heal from their own traumas. Brian and Johnny explore the concept of "programming" - the unconscious beliefs and behaviors we develop from childhood - and how recognizing and changing these patterns can lead to profound personal growth.

 

Later, Brian opens up about his own struggles with weight loss, imposter syndrome, and finding purpose through fatherhood. This vulnerable exchange highlights the universal nature of personal struggles and the power of sharing our stories. Johnny emphasizes the importance of questioning everything, building self-awareness, and having the courage to seek help when needed.

 

Throughout the episode, Johnny and Brian discuss the potential benefits and risks of plant medicine ceremonies, the importance of vulnerability in healing, and the concept of "soul contracts." They also touch on the challenges veterans face when transitioning to civilian life and how unresolved childhood traumas can impact adult behavior and relationships.

 

This episode is a must-watch for anyone seeking personal growth, struggling with mental health issues, or interested in alternative healing methods. Whether you're a veteran, a mental health professional, or simply someone looking to understand yourself better, you'll find valuable insights and inspiration in this honest and thought-provoking conversation. Don't miss this opportunity to challenge your preconceptions and explore new paths to healing and self-discovery.

 

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Transcript

Unknown Speaker  0:20  
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Brian Nichols  0:28  
of focusing on winning arguments, we're teaching the basic fundamentals of sales and marketing and how we can use them to win in the world of politics, teaching you how to meet people where they're at on the issues they care about. Welcome to the Brian Nichols show.

Wow. Hey there, folks. Brian Nichols here on another fun channel episode of The Brian Nichols show. We're gonna go ahead and jump right into things, because, yes, this

is our weekly interview, and today we are talking about a topic that has popped up here on the show over the past few months, but one more laser focus in terms of solutions, and that is veteran mental health to help me discuss all that and more joining us here on the Brian Nichols show. Johnny Martinez, welcome to the program. How you doing? Man,

Johnny Martinez  1:15  
good brother. Thank you for having me on.

Brian Nichols  1:17  
Absolutely. Good to have you on. Man, good to have you on. And you're talking about a really big problem, an elephant in the room, by the way, we talked about this very big problem with our good buddies, Garrett Biss and Jonathan Phillips. But today, we're not just talking about the problem, Johnny. We're talking about solutions. Because solutions are, at the end of the day, the things people are looking for. They're not just looking to hear their problems validated. They're actually looking for their problems to be solved. And in this world, we're talking about vets who are leaving the combat life heading into civilian life. That's a big transition, and things, frankly, a lot of us in the civilian world will never be able to understand. So before we dig into some of those mental health battles that we are going to articulate from a solution standpoint, Johnny, do the audience a favor before we dig into that. Introduce yourself here the Brian Nichols show. Audience, and why is this an area that you're so so focused on and passionate about?

Johnny Martinez  2:09  
Yeah, yeah. So like you said, I'm Johnny Martinez. I am the host of the warrior healer podcast. I got about 70 episodes in of that, and so that's been going strong, and that kind of plays really into all of this. Ultimately, I am a Marine Corps veteran from 2013 to 2017 I worked as an airwing capacity deployed one time. Yeah, I mean, transition out of the military was very challenging for me. I, you know, fell in love, I had a kid, I got married, I got a divorce, and really the divorce is what forced me to look myself in the mirror for the first time and really come to grips with the individual that I had created. And that kind of kicked off my, I guess, self growth and journey towards self worth ultimately. And so from there, yeah, like you said, and something that we're going to be digging into a little bit here, and it's very near and dear to my heart, is plant medicine, ceremonies and solution based thinking when it comes to some of these topics, and those topics I'm addressing right are everything mental health related, PTSD, which then from there, breaks down into like suicidal thoughts, rage, anger, there's hyper awareness, there's depression, and, you know, it goes on and on, and so I guess, fortunately and unfortunately, I have ran the gambit through a large majority of those things. I've hit rock bottom in a lot of the those topics and areas, and I was able to find a way to fill the hole back in, and some to where I feel I'm standing on a hump now, and from there, I would like to guide others and do anything really in my power to give back. Because I believe a lot of individuals not only leaving the military, but in a day to day lifestyle, you know, they encounter depression, anxiety, fear based thinking, and all these different mental health kind of conditions or the preface to them, right? And eventually them developing into something possibly worse. And I really hated the place I was in. I was ready for a change, and thankfully, I was able to get there through a lot of hard work, working with some pretty great individuals and teachers along the way, all over the world. And now I get to utilize some of my traumas, the darkness, alcoholism, the rage, anger, all of those things, right kind of as a superpower, because it gives me a basis and a foundation to relate to individuals and then work with them from said standpoint, ultimately. And I guess to some sum it all up, as of the last couple of months, I have been working with individuals as a spiritual advisor, doing pretty much some of the work that we're going to be talking about right here, addressing mental health issues. There are some ceremonial possibilities, but don't talk too openly about those. That's more of an email. Ill or personal conversation to have, if deemed necessary. But a large majority of those clients are also veterans, because, again, I believe, and they all say it themselves that it's much easier to relate to an individual that's been through some of these things or has some experience within them, as opposed to maybe going to see a counselor or a therapist, which I am also an advocate for. And I have seen many over the years, if they haven't walked the walk, that they can't necessarily address the problem at hand if they don't have a solution for it, you know. And so because of that, it's given me a little bit of a niche, I suppose, into the veteran community and relating with individuals on that basis. So

Brian Nichols  5:39  
just two things really quick. First, the sales approach that you're talking about here, right? I talk about this when I'm teaching sales teams, you want to talk about the bed bug issues, right, that people are having, namely, like, what is it that's keeping them up up at night? And with that, enter into the conversations that they're already having. And when you do that, you want to lead with value, but you also want to leave with context. And to your point, right? It's so much. I'm going to use the word easier to enter into those conversations with. In this case, your target demographic, which are going to be veterans, who are looking for help in these different areas. Because, to your point, you've walked in their shoes. You've seen things that they have seen, and frankly, that anybody else out there will not be able to put into context, because they themselves did not experience it. So when I am teaching my sales team right, like, if we're going to sell into, let's say credit unions for contact center solutions, we're going to lead with what are the things that contact center leadership at credit unions are talking about, and lead with that in that conversation. Because when you're able to lead with it as somebody who not only knows what they're talking about, but let's say you've been in the world for, in my world, for like, a year or plus, right? You've probably been enough contact center deals that you know the things that they're going to talk about, you know the problems, the pain points that are likely going to be popping up as you're talking to this new prospect, because you've experienced these pain points with other prospects. So that, first of all, I think you're taking an A plus approach, Johnny, but you mentioned something, and I want to maybe just get a little bit more some context here for the audience who aren't as familiar with the pain that vets are experiencing when they go from combat life to civilian life. And that you mentioned, there's a hole, a hole missing. And I think we had Garrett Biss here on the show back a few months ago, he was talking about this, this whole that was missing, and it was really just going from that combat role to civilian role, and just the context therein. It's such a different world. It sounds like, though, that there might be something even more that you're, you're kind of focusing on here, that is actually missing from the person, right, that in this case, the Veteran who is leaving that role into that civilian life. What is it that's missing? What is it that you're trying to help them fill without it being the depression, the alcoholism, the anger, all that stuff.

Johnny Martinez  7:56  
Great question. Thank you for asking that. I love that and so to that, the direct answer for me is helping individuals fall in love with themselves, and ultimately, that comes down to a self worth basis. Over majority of the individuals I've worked with, I think I could confidently say 100% at this point the the foundational trauma trigger whatever you want to label it as it's all kind of the same thing, right? But something that that irks you, makes you emotional, yada yada comes from a place of self worth, or a place from self love, which also falls into self worth, kind of one in the same, right? And so that ultimately, I guess, would be the whole that I am referring to. Now it's, it's very apparent in the veteran community. It's very, very noticeable when you're making those transitions, like you said, from deployment to coming back home. But what, yes, what I believe that hole to be ultimately, is a wound of self worth, and I think that starts to kind of spiral out when you see an individuals, more specifically, in this case, veterans transition out of the military because,

Brian Nichols  9:03  
hey, Johnny, really quick, weird. And this breaks my heart to even ask this question, but where does this lack of self worth and self love come from childhood

Johnny Martinez  9:10  
almost always? And so that brings on a conversation that's, I guess, challenging to have, ultimately, but it's something that I've been kind of bringing to the forefront here recently. And it's that I I am a circumstance where I believe all of my PTSD or damage that had happened to me going into the military had already been done. I think that the military was kind of an advocate, or maybe helped cultivate some of it, because it creates, in essence, a super soldier, right? In my case, a Marine. You want to be default, aggressive. You don't want to have any empathy or compassion. You don't want you know. You want all these things where you take orders, you listen, you follow direction. You don't have any empathy doing it in case, you need to take life right, that way, that you can compartmentalize, you can stifle. Think exactly you can stifle all of your emotions and all of your feelings, but that's where all of your self worth comes from. If you're stifling all the things that you need to live a happy and successful life, and you're not really given any means of transitioning into that space again, or in my particular case, that I made note to that was long gone before I ever entered the military, that's what bright my my success in the Marine Corps was, I was perfect by all circumstances because of kind of the traumas that I had leading into it. Really,

Brian Nichols  10:32  
I don't mean to pry, but could, could

Johnny Martinez  10:33  
you maybe feel free?

Brian Nichols  10:34  
Could you maybe articulate, like, because, because beyond, and you just mentioned something, right this, a lot of these traumas, even though we're talking about the veteran community here, a lot of these traumas started before they were even in the service. So there's a lot of folks listening right now, Johnny, who they're like, I've had a childhood trauma, right? So could maybe just give some more context of like, what that would look like for folks, and ways that you've you've been able to address it.

Johnny Martinez  10:59  
So this is where I start to struggle on verbalizing exactly what I mean in context. And so I'll try my best. But ultimately, what I do when I work with individuals is try and bring them back to the truth within the stories that we create for ourselves. What I mean by that is, through your childhood, you go through a lot of means of programming is kind of the hit term that people like to use, right? You use your programming. And so when you think about it in those terms, pretty much everything that you do is a programming I don't like water on my floor when I get out of the shower, because when I was a child, my mom didn't like that. I clean up, you know, the sink after I do dishes and wipe the water dry, because that's how I was raised, right? Yeah, let

Brian Nichols  11:40  
me interrupt. I just heard this story. Literally, what you're telling it was this girl who it was Thanksgiving time, or no, Christmas time. She's getting ready to cook dinner for the family, and she gets this big, beautiful spiral ham, right? And she brings it over to the dish, and she gets ready to put it in, but she cuts off the end of the ham where the little mob is, and her daughter sees that, and she's like, that's weird. Why are you doing that? So she goes over to her mom. She's like, Mom, we've been cooking this for years. Why are you doing that? I've never understood that. She goes, Oh, well, back when I was growing up, that's what your grandma used to do. Grandma used to cut the end of the ham off and we put it right into the dish. And she goes, Huh? So why did grandma do that? And the mom paused, and she's like, I don't I don't know. So what they do? What they do? Johnny, they call grandma into the the room. She's in the other room. They call grandma, come on in here. We're putting the ham in, and mom's gonna cut the the nub of the ham off. And we realize that we don't know why we're doing this. Why did you used to do it? You know what the answer was? Johnny, back when she was doing back when she was doing the spiral hams, grandma, the baking dish was too small. So what she do? She cut the back of the ham off. So here the daughter was learning you cut the back of the ham off when you put the ham in the oven. But this all started because the grandma didn't have a baking dish that would have fit the fit the Christmas ham. So you hit the nail on the head. Man, there are things that we do that we learn. We don't know why we do them, because that's what mom it did. That's what dad did. And where did Dad learn that? Oh, dad learned that from his dad and from his mom, where they learned that right? And they just, it's this snowball effect,

Johnny Martinez  13:14  
exactly right. That is exactly right. And, you know, we're talking pretty surface level stuff, right hand, Turkey, all this stuff, and having fun with it. But I mean, that goes right as deep as you really want to look at things. Why was I very aggressive and hostile in my in my relationships growing up? Well, unfortunately, that was the relationships that I seen. I never met my father growing up, you know, so I had stepdads kind of in and out of the house, and so, you know, just like all of those things, create different programs. And so in my opinion, or my belief, I think most individuals are programmed through childhood, and then from there, they just carry on their programs. You don't go to the reason of asking great grandma why she cuts the turkey off, right? You just do it, because that's what you do. And nowadays, I feel individuals are starting to want to die on those hills. They don't want to question things. And what I'm starting to do, or what I began doing in this whole process, is question everything that I thought. Because the big question that kept coming up is, who is Johnny like? What am I? What am I actually thinking? You know, I base it off of what I hear, what I'm listening to, podcasts, all these other things, but at the center, I have an opinion, and I have never gave that opinion a voice. And so now I'm starting to listen and tap into your knowing, your truth, your intuition, right?

Brian Nichols  14:38  
Um, by the way, Johnny, what held you back do you think from from figuring out what your voice was,

Johnny Martinez  14:44  
you got, how long we got,

Brian Nichols  14:46  
how much time you got buddy? No, I

Johnny Martinez  14:48  
mean, I think it was like I said, programming, I think overall. So I guess, just to take it way back to the beginning, right, I mentioned I had never met my biological father. We moved to Wisconsin from California when I was about. One year old, so no contact. We have never met. One thing I do kind of have a faint memory of is my grandpa, you know, harmlessly saying he doesn't mean anything. But again, this is the level of programming when you go down to the truth of what is being said, says you're the man of the house. Now, okay, where there goes my childhood? Yep, I don't get a few emotions. I don't get a feel my feelings, because I'm the rock of the house. Now, when my mom's having a hard time, I don't get a cry or pout about it, or when my day is going challenging, right? Those are the programs that I'm referring to. And there's these are things that you just grow complacent with, and then you start to grow comfortable with and because you don't want to question them, want to question them, you end up living this life that is very unfulfilling at some level. But we stop questioning where the answer lies, and all we like to do is kind of focus on again, like you. You may note too in the intro there, or very early on, we're talking about the issues, but no one's really talking about how to fix these things, yep. And so that's where individuals like myself and all of the blessed healers that I have come in contact fall into place

Brian Nichols  16:08  
well, and just elephant in the room for myself, right? I've had a journey not nearly what our vets experience. But, I mean, I've had a weird life, right? Like, I think all of us have had weird lives, and our stories are all weird 100% right? And, like, I think that's partly and, you know what? Let's take a step back for myself. I think what I just articulated is exactly where you probably find a lot of your your clients to start, right is that my story's so messed up. Nobody has an insane story like me. In actuality, everybody's got their own story, and everybody's got messed up families, everybody's got messed up childhoods. Like we've all experienced it in some way, in our own way, right? And I think to your point, it's how we actually deal with it. And this is where I love that you're bringing solutions to the table, Johnny, because, but when I was a kid, I mean, it's just that's the way it was, right? You made it work. And now, as we we've had more and more technology where you can talk to people across the world, and also you start to hear like, Oh, your story halfway across the world sounds kind of like my story. Suddenly, the the weird things I thought I was experiencing that were only unique to me, I realized that I can now talk about this and encourage others to talk about this, because they themselves have experienced something, maybe not the same, but same church, different pew, right? So, and it gives us a chance to actually open up and address these wounds. Like, again, I used to weigh 385 pounds. I was a big boy, right? And that there was a lot of a lot of pain and a lot of like, sadness that came with that young Brian, that sounds there's my rap name, young Brian. No, no, don't. No. Never go to like, Family Guy, call me Bry or something cool. That's There we go. Yeah, be rat. But no, seriously, like, for me, I was, like, I was very self conscious. I still am self conscious, man. I've had a podcast where I've been doing 900 plus shows, and I still, still have to grapple with imposter syndrome. I sit here and I'm like, pardon my language, who the fuck is listening to like little old me? And then I look at my numbers, and I'm like, why are you guys listening to me? I don't check shit. I'm just a random dude, and yet that's been my thing. I've had to deal with I've had to deal with other people like or I've had to deal with the fact I had fact I have horrible imposter syndrome. And I I talk to other people who suffer from imposter syndrome, and guess what, Johnny, it gives me that a chance. When I talk to other people who are like, I don't know what's going on in my life. I just don't feel that I should be the one leading these conversations. I can say, Hey, I know what that is. That's impostor syndrome because I've had it. So I can then help talk to them about how I dealt with it, or bring solutions, like what you're offering. So let's talk about that. Let's talk about the solution. So you you're focusing on herbal remedies. What does that look like, and why is there such a stigma whenever I say herbal remedies, half the audience is like, oh, here we go. So talk to us about that. Yeah.

Johnny Martinez  19:01  
So there's a lot of people that are hit or miss when it comes to plant medicine. I think that's because the media likes to do with media does and blow thing out of proportions and create all of this, these spells for individuals to feed on that like to feed on them, right? Yep, staying consumed and not informed, rather. And so because of that, one thing I would like to say, before we get into any of the plant medicine stuff or any of this talks, is the basis behind the use of plant medicine. And there is no mistaking this is holding a big mirror reflection in front of yourself. It is the best tool to flip inside and go internal and see who the fuck you really are part of my language. No, no, you're

Brian Nichols  19:43  
safe. You're gunning beautiful.

Johnny Martinez  19:47  
But so yeah, I like to make that a note, you know, before we go into this, because you hear all the crazy experiences, the bad trips, the crazy stories where you see God and aliens. And I, I personally. Have had none of those experiences. I've had some pretty extreme ones and some pretty outlandish ones. I've seen others and heard others share that. They have seen aliens and all these things, right? There is a place for those. But even within those, there is a true message. There is something to take within there, if you're willing to look internal yet again. And so

Brian Nichols  20:20  
which, by the way, wow, that's tough, isn't it? It is.

Johnny Martinez  20:23  
It's the it is not for everyone. For a while, I did think it was for everyone. I thought everyone should try an Ayahuasca ceremony or plant medicine. But I guess, loosely put, you can't give people enlightenment or a higher level of awareness if they're not prepared or ready to deal with it, because they introduce a new level of understanding of self that you you just there are ways of going about doing it, and I'm an advocate for those. I help individuals do those. I, on the other hand, was a user of plant medicine ceremonies to kind of open up the door, and that is, is really where the light all came from. For me into this space, was through the use of plant medicine. So I'm a massive advocate. But just to jump back, I guess so, as I had mentioned, I was married, it was starting to kind of fail. And I can confidently sit here and say majority of that was my doing. I was not in a good place at that time and again, that became kind of the catapult in the to the space. But in order to try and, quote, unquote, save my marriage or what was left, I sought out Ayahuasca. It was calling to me for quite some time. And yeah, I made the jump. I had a connection there. And so eventually I went and after I returned from that ceremony, I it opened up these feelings inside of me, Brian, that I can confidently say I've never, ever felt and that they were killed off or taken from me at maybe birth, one year old, two years Old. The programmings for those feelings, yeah, the self worth, the unconditional love for under other individuals, the connectedness that you feel with all individuals, not just in you know, certain groups, right? And the understanding that everything has, and again, I may lose a few people here, right? Is energy and frequency. I believe that I am, that's how we are communicating. You are just a cluster of energy and frequencies, and that's how we interpret all things. And so, by the way, I

Brian Nichols  22:28  
can't agree more, because I'm a pastor's kid, and I used to really so I think I had every pastor kid. I've had every pastor kids path, which is like, you buy that, you buy it, you buy it, buy it, and then you graduate, and you're like, Okay, now I gotta validate this stuff. This is all I heard, right? So I had, like, a little blip of agnosticism, agnosticism, Yep, I've had a blip of that. And then it was almost a rediscovery, right, of of the the ISM in that case, I didn't mean to interrupt, but like, I saw that for myself, was that rediscovery and having to really think about like the things I believe. And with that, you mentioned the idea of frequencies of energy, what we all acknowledge prayer is real, and what if not, prayer is like a manifestation of focused collective consciousness, energy, frequency, whatever you want to call it. I mean, that's what it is. We all acknowledge we're doing it. It just one person says I'm doing it as a Catholic, and the other person saying I'm doing it as a Muslim, and the other person saying I'm doing as a Mormon. It's like we're all saying the same thing. We're just saying it in different ways.

Johnny Martinez  23:36  
Absolutely, I couldn't agree more, and that's something that comes up on the podcast, not not often, but occasionally, because I will admit I I really know nothing, for the most part, about religion. It was nothing that ever really called to me. Just it just never, it never sat, if you will. And so I still to this day, don't necessarily say I'm religious. I will say I'm spiritual, but the essence behind what I'm referring to is what you are saying. I believe in Source energy. Now, if you want to call that God or Jesus or Allah or Buddha, that's the programmer. That's right, I just call it source energy. It's this. It's the source. I don't need to name it. But yeah, so I guess it ultimately, it unlocked a lot of those things. And I will say, the biggest discovery that I got, besides my newfound understanding and love for humanity, something I went home and didn't feel with my wife, which then led determination of the marriage is, is What I'm bringing to you, is vulnerability. I was much like many, many men in today's society. You know, you're closed off. You stifle all emotions. You can't cry. You're a baby. But, you know, it makes you a little girl, right? All these things, you got to be big and strong and tough and want to fight and all these things. And I fell into that for, you know, the first 28 Years of my life at the highest of, like, toxic masculine levels, right? I was doing all of the bad shit, really. And I'm, I admit that often on the podcast, and because I can take a look at that, I was a shitty person growing up. I know I was it was not a good person for a vast majority of my life. But again, the process of alchemy is taking the coal that I had and the lead and transmuting it and transitioning it into gold. And so that is what the process of plant medicine ultimately has done for me. It's given me a new perspective on myself, on connection, on vulnerability, and ultimately what masculinity means to me. It reworked the entire system for me to now where masculinity is not anything that I thought it used to be. Now it is the ability to fight. It is having, you know, the capabilities to defend and protect and do all of those things, right? It's the warrior in the garden. But it's just as much about vulnerability, compassion and empathy connection, because without bringing those things to the table, it does not give the feminine essence in the world the ability to flourish like they are supposed to, therefore creating the cycle of toxic, quote, unquote, toxic masculinity, right? And so I guess that, coupled with what you talked about earlier, relating back to your ins, your your circumstances, to be able to talk to others and realize that all of our stories are very similar at the source, that is the conception of the warrior, healer. Podcast. That's what I do. I have individuals on to share their stories and talk me through as and much depth as you are comfortable. My only promise I make is that I don't do the show if my cup is not full and I do not do the show. Or reword that I don't do the show unless my cup is full and I won't do it unless I am willing to meet you on whatever level of vulnerability that you are willing to meet me at, so that you are comfortable at any level that you are willing to share with me and share with others, because if I can create the space and the container for you to be open enough, others will listen, and if you are not alone in this fight, it gives you a much better chance at fighting through whatever you're going through.

Brian Nichols  27:12  
You know, Johnny, I knew that there's a reason you and I hit it off so well, it's probably my intro. Instead of focusing on winning arguments, we're teaching the basic fundamentals of sales and marketing and marketing and how we can use them to win in the world of politics, teaching you how to meet people where they're at on the issues they care about, right? Meet people where they're at, man, and how impactful I'm sure that's been for you, because now you can take a real solution that you know works, and you can go and talk to people who so desperately need it, and, you know, they need it, right? That's the other thing. Like, I always get so frustrated when I hear people have the allergic reaction to the idea of sales, because in their head, they instantly think of the used car salesman slapping a lemon saying, like, you got to take this off a lot today. This deal is going to go away at the end of the day. That's not a sales guy. That's a snake oil salesman, right? It's, I only want to use the world's salesman that's a sleazebag. A salesperson is someone who understands who you are as a potential customer, the problems you have, the pain points they're going to be able to address with their solution. And guess what? A good salesperson, as many times as they say, I have a perfect solution for you, they also say, Sorry, my solution is not going to be a good fit, and that's okay. And I think as a salesperson, you should be saying that as often as you do, Hey, are you ready to sign at the bottom line? Because if you're not willing or able to acknowledge where your solution isn't going to fit, then, I mean, what are we doing here. You're just you're pushing the prescription. We talked about this recently with our episode with Pete Sep. We were talking about all the different prescriptions we see passed down from governments and so forth, trying to solve the problems they see, without acknowledging that we're not solving anything. We're putting band aids on problems. So what I love about your approach, Johnny, is that you're approaching things not from a band aid solution, but rather a deep solution. Now, let me just take a step back here, and I'm going to make a statement. And if this statement's off base, tell me. But it almost feels even though your podcast is focused on warrior healing, anybody can listen to this and get value right? Because, to your point earlier, these aren't just things that folks who served overseas are gonna face. This is stuff that you faced before you even deployed, or before you even considered joining the armed services. This is stuff that was rooted in you, and you made the statement as far back as when you were one year old, right? So, like, this is something I just feel that there is a lot of there's a lot of folks out there Johnny listening, and not just here on this podcast, but like in in our world today, that not only could really use your your your podcast as something to start better understanding who they are, but the. Solution you're talking about here. Like, it might not be for everybody, but there's a lot of folks that could really help

Johnny Martinez  30:05  
absolutely and thank you for all of that. Yeah, the podcast has been incredible. It's it is bringing individuals on to share their most vulnerable some of them share literally the most vulnerable things that they can think

Brian Nichols  30:20  
of. An example of a story from somebody in the show I

Johnny Martinez  30:23  
can because it's public, so I don't feel bad sharing that, right? It's already out. And so one of the instances, a guy came home from work and he had seen the scene, or got stopped at the scene, at police tape from the the murder scene of his father murdering his mother. Oh my gosh. Or I've had convicted felons sitting in here and talking to me about murder in the gang, I guess, culture of Milwaukee and areas around here, shooting at police officers, going to prison for up to life, and then, by the grace of God, as they say, right, getting back out and now being able to transition and share. You hear about divorce homeschooling. You hear about anger and rage, everyone. That's something everyone can relate to. It comes up very often in particular, I will say, because how do I say? I believe individuals sign a soul contract when they come to this realm, I will say. And I know it's not for everyone, right? But that's how I believe it. I think that you come here with a sole contract, and I believe mine to have some writing in there about addressing rage and anger for other individuals, including myself. I've done a lot, a lot of journeys at this point. You know, we've talked only about one really, but I've done the work at this point to realize that I've died in past lives as a soul on this contract for rage and anger, and I would have died on this contract if I didn't do the work that I did now to address my rage and anger, because it was on a path to burn down the world. I felt nothing for anyone. I took as much as I could for most individuals, and then would leave you stranded. As I said, I was not a good individual, and I can confidently say that, but I can also say very confident that people do change. I am absolutely not that individual. I'm very, very far from I live my life as best I can from a means of love and gratitude for all things and all situations, including the traumas and trigger triggers and tribulations that I experienced, because again, the process of alchemy is the only way to go through it. Can't stifle your emotions or forget the traumas that you had, because they subside within your body, within your essence, and if you don't do the work to deal with them. They will sit there forever. If you're comfortable with that, then that's okay. But if you're not, there are means of getting out of that, and I'm an advocate for that, and we talk about those on the podcast very often.

Brian Nichols  32:52  
Johnny as we wrap things up here today, what would be one thing, one thing, maybe a couple more if you want at least one thing that you would go back to past Johnny and a misconception, or maybe just something you wish you knew, what would that be?

Johnny Martinez  33:08  
How to accept love, how to feel love. I believe I went large majority of my life, even up until fairly recently, it flares up, right? They are still things that are in process, which is why I can work with others on doing them just very, very lightly, right? But I believe it's very hard to love individuals. It's easier to love individuals than it is to love yourself. Again. It goes back to self worth, self love, the main foundational traumas and triggers that I have found to really reside within everyone at some level. And so bringing you back, or bringing me back at any point in my journey, that is one thing that I would have liked to change. Now I'm grateful that it wasn't there, because I learned how to really appreciate it now, because I don't feel I had it for a long time, and I guess real quick, to make note to that that's primarily because of victimhood mentality, which is also a new discovery that I had made within maybe of the last year, that there was love around in my life. My mother still loves me deeply, but up until a year ago, I would have told you that there was no love in my life. I felt nothing. I didn't have love for anyone. I would take the love that I felt and not know what to do with it, and it would make me, you know, squirmish, and I don't want to snuggle or hold hands or any of that shit, because it's weird, you know, all this stuff and so long answer for you, I would have liked to experience love for myself and been open to receive and give of love.

Brian Nichols  34:41  
Johnny, do you have kids?

Johnny Martinez  34:43  
I do? I have a four and a half year old son.

Brian Nichols  34:45  
Did you notice when you had your kid that that helped you find love?

Johnny Martinez  34:53  
He was the biggest Catalyst, and still is the biggest catalyst for change that I continue to work on myself. Off. I say that because, as we briefly may note, too, I was an alcoholic for a substantial amount of my life, about 10 or 11 years, like, close

Brian Nichols  35:09  
to two and a half three. But okay, yeah, so, yeah, close

Johnny Martinez  35:13  
to daily drinking, you know, at a pretty heavy, heavy level, you know, like 3040, beers, like a lot of stuff, really giving her I got a DUI when I was in the military. Right? A lot of different things going on through there, but the main, I guess, transitional moment in my life where I really started to look at myself prior to that divorce, was the birth of my son. And I quit drinking alcohol two and a half weeks before he was born. I've never had a sip since, and so, yeah, my son is everything to me. He is still the biggest mirror that I have, because he is a variation of me, and because they are your children, you tend to take things a little more personal. When it comes to what they're saying or doing or their actions. It's hard to look at them, you know, from the Untethered Soul viewpoint of allowing things to play out as they will, and being an observer rather than they're like attacking me, right? And so again, I'm a little long winded apologies, but yes, my son is incredible, and he welcomed that into my life and many, many other things,

Brian Nichols  36:23  
you have no apologies needed when you're on the Brian Nichols show. The folks who watch the show, they're very familiar with me being very long winded. The context behind my question, Johnny is because it was the birth of my daughter that really, for me, helped me find kind of that North Star, right? So back a number of years ago, I had stopped drinking, and it was, it was one thing I'd been dealing with, dealing with my past traumas, and I had used alcohol to help, much like I'm sure anybody else who's gone through the battles with alcohol, you're trying to numb those pains, right? And I was able to battle and deal with that early 20 or actually mid teens, but I continue to drink. I didn't. I wasn't a binge drinker anymore. I wasn't an alcoholic anymore. I mean, we're all alcoholics forever. But like, I wasn't actively partaking unless I was out with friends and have drinks every now and then and then 2021 hit. I just stopped drinking. I just was like, I don't like this anymore. I haven't had drinks since, but it was the birth of my daughter that for me, because I, I am I, as much as I teach folks to avoid shiny object syndrome, which is new idea. New idea, shiny new thing features benefits, and you just go after whatever the new thing is. I suffer from it like crazy. And for me, with the show, with my businesses, with my day jobs and stuff, I found myself very much overextending and trying to almost overdo and now that I'm I'm very much retrospective. I look back to that, and that was because I still believe I was trying to, in my mind, make up for my imposter syndrome, trying to do more things right, earn more cred. Look at all things I've done. And then the birth of my daughter happened, and I gotta tell you, Johnny, once she was born, all those extra things I thought I need to do, could give two shits about I've dropped so many projects. I've dropped so many clients because it was taking away from my North Star. And in this case, my North Star is my daughter. Like I go home, I see her little head standing she's only 17 months old. I see her little head standing over the window at the front door and like that, just that, just because me butterflies, right? It makes my heart soar when we have the little the little sound machine on, she's sleeping, and all sudden, she wake up in the morning, and you hear daddy like that. For me, is the like, that's it, that's that's my thing. I and the feel that love, you mentioned it, right? The unconditional love from my daughter. Like she has no preconceived notions. She doesn't know what's going on in the world, like she doesn't give a shit because she's she wants to watch the wiggles and play with time with Tom at the Tank Engine, right? That's her priorities and and she views me as everything, and that is pretty cool. So for me, I get it. I kind of found myself trying to fill those voids, to fill the holes we talked about earlier, right, with projects or building credibility. And now I'm like, You know what? I'll do three Shows a week. I got my day job, and I have my side business. That's good. I'm good. I don't need to do 14 million things. You know? I was a people pleaser. I still am. I deal with it all the time. And by the way, this has turned into as much of a therapy session for me on my show is, it is you probably being a guest on the show. Um, but like for me, Johnny, like I look at what you're bringing to the table for value, and the number one thing I see, man, it's not just helping veterans. It's not just bringing a solution like plant medicine. It's that you're opening the door for guys like me, guys like you. Guys who are in the military, guys who are just dealing with some shit, you're giving them a platform, and you're giving them resources to start to try, at the very least take a step back and acknowledge maybe things aren't right in my life. As a matter of fact, I know things aren't right in my life, and now I can start to at least acknowledge it and understand it, not necessarily solve it right away, right that comes down the road, but to actually grasp what's going on and to find the things you need, find the unconditional love, to find your self worth, things I've had to struggle with too. Like, when you're 385, pounds, let me tell you what your self worth, and I still have the scars, right? Like here, let's get super real. I am super self conscious. I'll never take my shirt off because I have excess skin. Like you'll never believe I had excess skin surgery in 2011 trying to remove a lot of it. I almost died because I had so much excess bleeding from the surgery. It was horrible. I had infections and stuff because I had eight pounds of excess skin removed from my stomach, and then that, like, once all those negative things happened, I couldn't do anything else. They were like, We're not touching you no more. But for me, that was like, Will I ever be normal, right? And how fucked up of a mindset that is, Will I ever be normal, right? And I I've done that, I've seen that, and I'm saying this all to 10s of 1000s of folks out there in the audience who've been listening to me for like, seven years, eight years, and I've never shared this stuff, Johnny, but like, this is the stuff. Yeah, yeah. Well, and thank you, right? Because I, I lead this show, and I again, imposter syndrome. Like, I used to think sharing those things would make me really like, I don't know. I used to think it would take away from the Brian Nichols experience, right? But in reality, is your self worth fucking a dude and and I found myself nowadays like, I've become even more authentic, and it's made me feel better talking to folks like, I'm in a sobriety group for dudes on Facebook, and just seeing the guys come in who are like, I don't know what the fuck to do. I don't know what I'm gonna do. I'm going through day three of withdrawals. Can I make it? I'm like, Dude, you got this? And just like for me to see that, because I was able to talk about this shit, now I can help other people. Jesus, no, I appreciate it.

Johnny Martinez  42:20  
Thank you for coming with vulnerability. Man, I appreciate that. And what I will say, or what I'm picking up on, is you haven't fully forgiven yourself, nope, and it's going to take a lot of time, but again, and I guess, to make note to a little bit of what you were saying, what I do initially with clients or individuals, is exactly what you said, is, if you're kind of right, you're at the point where you're noticing that things aren't necessarily going entirely right, but they're not maybe totally wrong, but they're uncomfortable right? You're you're starting to question what you're doing in your actions and why you act the way that you do. From there, that's kind of where, I guess the entry into where I work with individuals is from that point, and I'll keep it fairly brief here, but it's weeks or months of building awareness of self. And so I will share with the guests here what I like to do with individuals, and that is, if you envision like a boat, right? And it's made all out of entire wood. It's a wooden ship. What we are doing is your ship has finally crashed onto my island, and you want to take it out, but you can't, because you know it's all messed up. There's something wrong with it, but you don't know where the boards are cracked or broken or rotted out. So what I'm doing is walking around with a flashlight and all of your nooks and crannies, and we're going to figure out where those boards are broken, where you lost self worth, who took something from you, because no one can actually take anything from you. So we'll address the truth within that right. And you navigate all of these nooks and crannies until you have a big picture awareness of who I am and why I'm this way. And by

Brian Nichols  43:58  
the way, really quick, I mean, interrupt your own process, but like, I love that you didn't, you didn't say and we're gonna show you whose fault it is. Right? Always self exact, and I love that right because, and by the way, I went to therapy, and I've gone to two different therapists, the first therapist I quit after two days because they were trying to make me hate members of my family. And I'm like, Nope, that's not why I'm here. I have reasons to hate members of my family, I need your help. But, like, it was a matter of like, Hey, let's go to somebody who's actually going to help me uncover my issues and deal with my issues without pointing it to somebody else, right? And you, you said it earlier with the Plant Therapy, it's, it's the mirror, right? It's giving you the best mirror you'll ever use. It's gonna be super uncomfortable, but it's going to give you the best perspective of the solutions

Johnny Martinez  44:43  
it is. And I will say, I guess, just to run with that thought a little bit further than what we did prior, is that if you are considering plant medicine or plant ceremonies, obviously, I'm an advocate, feel free to reach out. I'm sure there'll be links and stuff in there. Otherwise, I'll let you guys know at the end of that. Episode here, how to get in touch with me, but if you are going to be pursuing this route, as we've made note to a few times now, it is one of the best mirrors I've ever seen. It is the highest level of self reflection, and it is going to open up doors and shed light on things that you maybe aren't comfortable looking at. You don't get to dictate what gets shown to you. You're along for that ride, and so you have to be okay with the unknown. Now, there will be anxiety and all these other things that come with the unknown naturally, right? But if you can go in there with an open mind, a safe perspective on all I'm doing is addressing myself. You know, there's nothing to be fearful of there. Now, it can be scary if you want to put yourself in that place, but it doesn't have to be. But understand that it's going to open up some curtains, and if you go do it once, I'm an advocate for it, but it does open up those curtains, and sometimes it's hard to close some things. You may not be able to close yourself off anymore to those and in turn, it creates what I like to call the boomerang effect post ceremonies. And so you're looking like a month to two or three months out. Medicine kind of wears entirely off. You get that snap back to reality. You might get in your first argument with your wife or spouse, or whatever. That's where you need to start kind of working those things right. But I just wanted to make note to that real quick, is that, you know, there are a lot of individuals listening to this. I know plant medicine has been a hit topic for years now at this point, with Rogan and like Aaron Rodgers, all these guys, Aubrey Marcus and stuff. And I get it, I get the hype, but it's not all fun and games. It did bring on some of the most challenging things I've ever navigated in my entire life, it put me to the lowest place I'd ever been in my entire life at one point as well. Now for the greater good, absolutely,

Brian Nichols  46:52  
Johnny, this has been one of my favorite conversations I had here on the show, namely, because you turned into my therapist for about 15 minutes there. So apologies to the audience, by the way, for my my just monolog just felt like I broke the fourth wall. When you're on stage and you start talking to the audience, I feel like I was doing that for a little bit, but in the best of ways, by the way, right? Because so we talk about elephant in the room sales here on the show, elephant in the room requires us to also be elephant in the room, right? Acknowledge our strengths, but as much as our strengths, our weaknesses and where we want to get better. And this is an area I've been constantly battling to get better. I mean, the number of books I've read trying to get better, things to deal with and like it's a never ending journey. I think that's the other part we really want to take away from today's conversation. So I said a lot today. So I'm just going to defer my final thoughts to go rewind 10 minutes and listen to my rants and raves. If you want to really just dig into internalize what we talked about. I think that's really important. But Johnny, where do you want to leave the audience today? What are some I mean, guess words of advice, where to start all that fun stuff?

Johnny Martinez  47:58  
Oh, that's a big question. I will say where to start is, if you I learned that you have to start to question things. And I mean, like everything. And now I'm not saying I'm a flat earther or anything like that, but if you want to jump off that cliff, right, you want to run down that rabbit hole, I'll say I'm not married to the globe.

Brian Nichols  48:19  
My man, I sell, I sell a shirt that literally says, question everything, so the audience is familiar with

Johnny Martinez  48:23  
this. Okay, perfect. Yes. So I am an advocate for questioning everything, because I don't believe in all of it. I think that we have been lied to on many, many levels. And when you have the perspectives, or I guess you've seen some of the things I've uncovered, right, once you see it and see it right, exactly. And so, yeah, I would say, start trying to build a level of awareness. And what that means is really looking at yourself in the mirror, and it's not going to be pretty. It's going to be really, really fucking hard to a lot of the people that I do work with. It's very, very challenging, because the individuals that we tend to create are lack entirely, or very close to shut off entirely from emotion and feeling, those are two of the most powerful things that exist in this world. And so welcoming that back in is profound, but it is a very, very dramatic change in life, and it does rock the boat a little. It does make things a little shaky. And so I would say, question everything, have an understanding of self, or build an understanding of self and have the courage and the bravery to reach out to individuals that can help guide you on this path, because you're not alone. And I know everyone likes say that, and that's the suicide hotline all this stuff. You're not alone, but I'm so I cannot mean it from any more depths of my heart. I mean it to my core. You are not alone in this. I would love to work or talk, or if anyone needs a friend, feel free to reach out. I'm open, but you're not alone in this. And if you think that you are, you can pop over to my podcast. It may not cover exactly what you're going through, but there's 70 episodes of people sharing the most vulnerable things that they've ever encountered. You're not going to feel too alone after that, and you're going to start. To realize that if somebody can, you know, overcome some of these amazing adversities, and I say that with positive, you know, affirmations to it, then you can navigate these things that are happening to you as well, and that we don't need to be victim to. We can be grateful for the situation, but you have to start to learn the perspective of gratitude. And that's not always. That's not learned through childhood. Oftentimes, that's something that needs to be kind of interjected into your life, but only when you're at a means that's ready to really accept that, right? So that's where I say start question everything. And you got to start wondering, what, what programs are you running that you'd no longer like to run. I will say really, real, real, real quick. Here is that, you know, some of the programs, I don't want to go on too long of a tangent, ultimately, the programs that you're running and bed themselves into your being for a reason. So I say I dealt with rage and anger from a very young age. One of the earliest memories I can ever really attain is anger and rage all the way through childhood, ultimately. And so because of that, my program is anger and rage. Johnny's angry because of this, this equals this, right? It's the program that I am creating and that I am choosing to continue to run, but at one point or a few different points in my life, it has saved my life. I have fought people, and I have saved my own life in these fights. I you know, have the ability to protect and secure the things that mean the world to me, ie my family, my son, my beloved, all of these things, right? And so just because the program embedded it and it's something that may be negative, now, it doesn't mean it was always a bad thing. The program instills itself because of a reason. In the beginning, it doesn't always have to be bad, right? So I didn't want to feel emotions or feelings growing up, because there wasn't a safe place for me to do that now that helped me up to a certain point, because that was my safety. I don't need that anymore in my life. I'm a 31 year old man with a kid and a spouse, you know, and a house and a job and all these things. I don't need to not have emotion. I need to really feel compassion and empathetic to what's going on in my household, so I choose to reverse that program or address the program. I say, thank you to my anger and to my rage. I don't say I need to get rid of you and fuck you. You ruined my life. I say, thank you, because you did save my life in numerous parts. I needed you to survive childhood at times, it's gotten me to a certain level, but you no longer can interject yourself and your energy into my life whenever you please. You need to run yourself through my right the brain to heart connection is what I like to refer to, ultimately. But just to make a quick note on that,

Brian Nichols  52:54  
no, the Johnny, this has been great. I think if we have one main takeaway the entire show, ask why your mom is cutting off the back end of the ham, right? Yes, sir. There you go. Just, just ask the question, why? And then she's gonna have to start asking some questions. And then you know what? You just might end up on that phone call with grandma, or she might just walk into the room and say, Oh yeah, it's because our dish wasn't big enough to hold the Christmas ham. Johnny, this has been a great conversation, folks. If you got some value from today's conversation, I need you to do me a favor. Please go ahead and give it a share. When you do, please tag yours truly at B Nichols liberty, and then I want you to jump right over to Johnny's podcast. Get given us a subscribe. I can say that I promised Johnny. Where can folks go ahead and find the show. Is it on YouTube? Is it on rumble? Is it just any RSS feed? Was it look

Johnny Martinez  53:39  
like Yeah. So I have it on Apple and Spotify, primarily, it's on all the other little random ones, you know, iHeart and stuff. But that is yes, the warrior healer podcast. If anyone is interested in working together, or would like to ask any sort of questions, you can email at warriorhealer podcast@gmail.com there's an Instagram. Feel free to add that if you would like. And then my personal Instagram is Johnny Jiu Jitsu, with periods as the spacing. So yeah, I'm I'm always open and available. I love this stuff. It's very near and dear to my heart. I'm very passionate about it. And if I'm able to help anyone on their path, I would love to

Brian Nichols  54:16  
hear the man, John. It has been a great conversation again. I'm kind of like, I'm going home now, and I'm just like, whoo. She's got just been to a therapy session. But in the best of ways, I really hope the audience gets some value. I know they are. I'm just, I'm hoping that they will take this and act on it right. Like, this is one of those episodes, folks, I don't want you just to listen to and then go on to the next episode. Like, go listen to the Dallas Cowboys podcast, like I do, and I get sad, but Go, go, like go. Actually do something with this. Ask questions, question everything. Get yourself the biggest mirror you possibly can. Look deep and figure out what is it that you need, what's missing, right? And if you need help finding that, Johnny's your guy. With that being said, we're gonna go ahead and put a pin in today's com. Conversation. I have a feeling Johnny is going to be part one of a maybe a longer part conversation down the road, because there's a lot of meat here on the bone. We left for the conversation today. And heck, if you're ever looking for a guest, I got lots of war stories, not from overseas, just from my yesteryear life. I'm happy to share with you on your show. So please feel free to give me a shout there. But man, this has been a great conversation. Thank

Johnny Martinez  55:20  
you, absolutely. Thank you. And again, thank you for having me on. Thank you for bringing some level of vulnerability, and I'm very grateful for this opportunity. Thank you so much. We'll be in touch.

Brian Nichols  55:29  
Oh for sure. All right, guys, we'll go ahead wrap things up right there with that being said, Brian Nichols, signing off here on the Brian Nichols show. We'll see you next time you.

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Marine corps veteran, BJJ, spiritual advisor, plant medicine and mental health advocate. Profound masculinity with basis on vulnerability.

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June 14, 2022

523: The Art of Influence (How if You're Winsome, You May Win Some!) …

Speaking the truth in love means considering the other person's interests and doing it out of helping the other person. But sometimes you need to say something that they're not necessarily going to like.

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Aug. 31, 2022

574: 4 EFFECTIVE Sales Pitches from 4 Former Presidents

In today's episode, I'm walking through 4 speeches/ads from 4 past presidents and outlining why they worked and what we can learn from them.

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Aug. 6, 2022

556: Meet the CYPHERPUNK STOCKBROKER Running for US Senate in New Ham…

Bruce is running on a platform of privacy, decentralization, and digital freedom. In this episode, we talk about his campaign and how the principles behind those ideas can change our world.

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June 27, 2022

532: Get Paid In Crypto - Learn How to Automatically Convert Your Pay…

GetHedge makes it simple to get paid in crypto by automatically converting your pay into Bitcoin, Litecoin, and Ethereum.

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June 16, 2022

525: Messaging Matters - Why Libertarians Have Continued to Lose the …

Facts don't care about your feelings? I mean, sure, facts don't care about your feelings, but feelings sell. And that's where we're losing the battle. It's the battle on actually appealing to people's feelings, and appealing to people's emotions

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July 21, 2021

285: Freedom is Nature! -with Dr. Adrian Bejan

Freedom makes sense because not freedom is not only nature... freedom is science!

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May 19, 2023

726: Trump's Achilles' Heel - Will Trump's Pandemic Handling Make or …

@KDCodyTN Returns to discuss how Trump's pandemic handling could make or break his 2024 prospects

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July 14, 2022

545: The Alpha Mission - A New Vision of Black Wall Streets Across th…

How the "JUST DO BUSINESS" approach is the pathway for ending the generational poverty of black communities across the country, by proving that the Free Enterprise System works for everyone.

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May 10, 2022

499: Capitalizing on the Parallel Economy & Defeating Wokeness (with …

There is a whole separate economy emerging for the people that are just tired of the wokeness. And they just want a break.

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Feb. 22, 2022

447: Economics For Business (with Hunter Hastings)

Giving business owners and entrepreneurs the Austrian economic tools, intelligence, and community to win in today's marketplace.

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May 5, 2021

241: To Sell Freedom, Tell Better Stories -with Matt Kibbe

How can telling better stories help #SellLiberty? Matt Kibbe returns to the program to show how storytelling is a crucial tool in the toolbelt in helping illustrate our ideas and our solutions to a market of non-libertarians who are looking …

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Jan. 3, 2022

424: Gifting the Opportunity of Being Wrong (feat. Brian Nichols)

How can giving someone the opportunity to be wrong help us win more deals?

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Nov. 9, 2021

376: Trigger Event Selling (with Craig Elias)

Harnessing the trigger events that turn prospects into customers.

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Oct. 14, 2022

606: How Can Sales Strategies Help Push Musicians & Artists to the Ne…

On today's episode, I'm over on Chis Goyzueta's podcast, "Making it with Chris G", where I'm helping explain how sales strategies can help musicians and artists take their craft to the next level.

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Oct. 31, 2022

614: Do We Need to Declare a Pandemic Amnesty?

Emily, who forced her kids to mask while hiking OUTSIDE now says we need to forgive one another for what we did and said when we were "in the dark about COVID". Today, I outline why my answer to her …

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March 21, 2023

706: Big Changes Coming to The Brian Nichols Show!

Big Changes & Exciting News - The Brian Nichols Show's Revamp!

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March 13, 2023

700: Bringing Calvin Coolidge Back to Life with AI

@AP4Liberty & @SteffiP4Liberty Unveiling the Making of 'Calvin the Coolest President

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March 3, 2023

694: House on FIRE- America's Dark Future & The Power of Narrative

House on Fire: @mattjbatt's Cautionary Tale for America's Dark Future

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Aug. 25, 2021

304: Helping People Buy School Choice -with Corey DeAngelis

Selling is half the battle... helping people buy is where we win!

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Feb. 22, 2023

687: The COVID Mask Delusion - Revealing the MYTHS Surrounding Mask M…

Unveiling the TRUTH behind the COVID mask delusion

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Oct. 3, 2022

597: Don't Argue with Donkeys - (Even When they Say the Grass is Blue…

This week, we're going to explore this question and more as I take you through the old tale of why you should never argue with a donkey, no matter what color it claims its grass is. And how does this …

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Sept. 9, 2021

317: Becoming the Trusted Advisor (feat. Brian Nichols)

How can using expert insights help you become your prospect's go-to trusted advisor?

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Nov. 21, 2022

628: Can We Sell More Liberty By Saying Less?

Want to sell more? Then try saying less. Sounds counterintuitive, I know. But it’s true. In fact, many of the most successful consumer brands and political organizations in the world do just that—and it works for them. So, how can …

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Dec. 19, 2022

646: How to Make Compelling Arguments that Win Over Voters? Expert Ti…

Discover the Secrets of Making Compelling Arguments and Persuading Others with VA Delegate Nick Freitas

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March 3, 2022

454: What's the DNA of a Top Sales Pro? (with Tim Wackel)

How do the top sales pros get to where they are? Hard work? DNA? A little of both?

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Jan. 13, 2023

659: A Beginner's Guide to Selling Freedom with a Smile

Learn how to effectively explain libertarianism to your friends and family by using sales and marketing strategies on this episode of The Brian Nichols Show

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Feb. 1, 2023

672: The TRUTH Behind MrBeast Helping 1,000 Blind People See For The …

The Good, the Bad, and the Generous: @MrBeast Under Fire

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Jan. 9, 2023

655: Standing Up for Small Business - The Inspiring Story of Beloved …

Small Businesses Matter: One Owner's Inspiring Journey of Resistance and Persistence

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Dec. 13, 2021

406: The Human Element (feat. Brian Nichols)

Serving Your Clients By Being Uniquely You & By Bringing The Human Touch

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Dec. 15, 2021

407: How to Build a "Dream Team" -with Dane Espegard

How can dreaming big and focusing on bettering the individual help us build phenomenal teams?

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March 16, 2022

462: Talkin' Politics & Religion Without Killin' Each Other (with Cor…

Talking about difficult topics doesn't have to be as bad as we think.

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Nov. 30, 2022

633: 5 Ways to INSTANTLY Improve Your Persuasion & Communication Skil…

Persuasion is a crucial skill for anyone in business—whether you're convincing your boss to give you a raise or trying to close a client on the phone. But it's not as easy as it sounds. In fact, some people spend …

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March 27, 2021

BONUS: The Ugly Truth About the Lockdowns (Time to Reopen Society) -w…

The data, facts, and realities of COVID were far away from what the media and public health institutions were presenting to the world at the advent of the pandemic. And while the controlling narrative was that of lockdowns and fear …

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Jan. 6, 2023

654: How to WIN Your Local Election - FREE EBOOK SNEAK PEEK!

Win Your Local Election: Tips and Strategies from Our Free Ebook

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March 24, 2022

468: Upending Outdated Approaches to Medical Research & Enabling Univ…

Healthcare access should not be limited to the wealthy, the insured, or the geographically well located. Healing is for everyone.

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Nov. 11, 2022

622: Can Libertarianism Help Save the WORLD?!

On today's episode, I present a series of reasons why libertarianism offers some brilliant solutions to many of the world's problems. We'll talk about 5 ways in which libertarianism can save humanity.

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Oct. 18, 2022

608: Eternal Spring - The Falun Gong's Fight Against Communist Chines…

Today, we discuss the Falun Gong's fight against Chinese Communist Party propaganda and persecution, as we dig into the story of a group of heroes who sought to highjack the CCP corporate television broadcasts in 2002.

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Oct. 11, 2022

603: Changing Hearts, Minds, & Laws to Build a Freer Society

Market-based solutions that create change, and how they're working to make people aware of the power they have to change their government.

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March 16, 2022

461: NFL Extravaganza: BuyTheBroncos DOA! (with Sean O'Brien)

The Denver Broncos are officially up for sale, and a group of cryptocurrency enthusiasts are planning on putting their hat in the ring!

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Sept. 20, 2022

588: Good People Bring Out the Good in People - The Importance of Com…

I've known Remso for about a number of years and have been thoroughly impressed with his ability to connect with others and create meaningful relationships with them. This quality is what drove him to start Club Memos—a group dedicated to …

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March 25, 2022

469: Why This Chinese Immigrant Fears the United States is on a Path …

“I fear the country I love is becoming like the country I left.”

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May 3, 2021

240: The Unified Theory of Scare Stories -with Dr. Patrick Moore

What are the two emotions that drive buyers into action? Love and...? Fear. Knowing that, how is fear being using to sell us on massive government policies with price tags ranging from the billions and even trillions of dollars. Dr. …

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March 29, 2022

471: You Can Do It! Spread Positivity... Recklessly! (feat. Brian Nic…

How can changing your outlook help your mental health AND your career prospects!?

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April 4, 2022

473: Mastering the Upsell (with Victor Antonio)

The fastest way to revenue growth is not finding new business - it's upselling to your existing customer base!

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June 11, 2021

262: Imagine A World Without Veteran Suicide -with Wyly Gray from Vet…

How can a plant known as the "vine of the dead" help heal instead of simply treating symptoms in the living?

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April 15, 2022

482: Why Do the Elites HATE Elon Musk So Much!? (with Hannah Cox & Br…

On today's episode of The Brian Nichols Show, I'm joined by Hannah Cox and Brad Polumbo to discuss Elon Musk potentially buying Twitter, and why the elites have been reacting like it's "the end of the world". "I just I …

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April 27, 2022

490: Building a Story Brand and Using the Right Strategies (with Morg…

On today's episode of The Brian Nichols Show, I'm joined by Morgan Bonwell (Founder, Right Strategies) to discuss the importance of building a storybrand to help candidates and campaigns effectively meet their constituents wh...

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July 28, 2021

289: The Future of Nuclear Energy -with Mark Schneider

How is nuclear energy a solution to climate change, energy independence, and planetary prosperity?

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May 2, 2022

493: Can't Sell, Won't Sell - Advertising, Politics, & Culture Wars (…

Why adland has stopped selling and started saving the world.

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May 5, 2022

496: Tolerance vs. Acceptance & Setting Narratives vs. Responding to …

Tolerance isn't blind acceptance. Nor is it tacit acceptance.

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May 6, 2022

497: Fake Invisible Catastrophes and Threats of Doom! (with Dr. Patri…

Returning to The Brian Nichols Show today is Dr. Patrick Moore (Author, "Fake Invisible Catastrophes and Threats of Doom") to discuss how most of the scare stories in the media today are based on things that are invisible, li...

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May 9, 2022

498: How to Talk About Roe v. Wade /Abortion without Tempers Flaring …

The conversation towards abortion/Roe v. Wade has always been a heated discussion... but does it have to be that way?

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May 11, 2022

500: 5 of My Favorite Episodes From Over the Past 500 Shows (feat. Br…

After 4 and 1/2 years, we've hit an incredible milestone at The Brian Nichols Show. Not only have we hit the top 1.5% of podcasts globally , but we have just reached our 500th episode! Today, I'm sharing 5 of …

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May 17, 2022

504: How Has Inflation Impacted Small Business? (with David Belman)

Inflation has been felt at the grocery store, at the gas pump, at the car dealership, traveling.... okay, pretty much everywhere. And yes, that means that the home building industry has been hit just as hard. How hard has it …

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Aug. 18, 2021

300: The Undefeated Marketing System -with Phillip Stutts

How to grow your business and build your audience using the secret formula that elects presidents.

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Oct. 29, 2021

365: How Do You Ask Great Questions?! -with Tim Wackel

Asking great questions. It is both a science AND an art.

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Nov. 8, 2021

375: Being Courageous in the Name of Freedom & Truth (Feat. Dr. Adria…

"The word freedom is very important, because it's not discussed freely and openly and courageously in academia."

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June 7, 2022

518: How Is this Old-School Retro Gamer Enhancing the Sales Experienc…

When people are best friends with other people, they usually stay at a company.

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July 17, 2023

748: Grassroots Efforts & Local Elections - Establishing Trust with V…

Discover Joshua Toms' journey from socialist to a Libertarian City Council candidate, as he shares insights on wealth disparity, social issues, and the impact of local politics in Lebanon, Ohio,

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July 15, 2023

747: Decoding the Path to Victory - 2024 Election Insights for Trump,…

@rkmcshane discuss the path to victory for top GOP & DNC candidates, shedding light on campaign strategies, key issues, and the challenges faced in the ever-evolving political landscape.

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Sept. 29, 2021

335: You're Selling Change! -with Victor Antonio

Stop overthinking the sales process... remember that you're selling change!

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April 10, 2023

711: Do You Know What's REALLY in Your Cannabis Products? 🌿

CEO Brian Fitzpatrick of @GetInQredible discusses how his company is using blockchain and third-party verification to ensure safe, quality CBD products in the cannabis industry.

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Feb. 9, 2023

678: How to Build Trust (Works EVERY SINGLE Time)

Discover the key to success in leadership with trust expert Darryl Stickel on the importance of trust in organizations and society

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Jan. 30, 2023

670: The COVID Conspiracy - UNMASKED

@NickHudsonCT unmasks the TRUTH behind the COVID-19 pandemic and its political connections in this episode of The Brian Nichols Show

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Dec. 3, 2021

396: Cutting Through the Clutter -with Art Sobczak

"The only way to cut through the clutter is to have a message that is going to resonate with the prospect and what's going on in their world, right at that very moment."

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Nov. 2, 2022

616: GOP vs. LP? - Are We Winning Hearts & Minds, Winning Elections, …

Are we winning hearts and minds, winning elections, or both? On today's episode, I'm joined by Kenny Cody and Jeremy Todd to talk about Blake Masters recently receiving the endorsement of Libertarian US Senate candidate, Marc Victor, and the implications …

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Oct. 21, 2022

611: Fighting for What Matters - Kyle Sefcik, Unaffiliated Write-In f…

On today's episode, I'm joined once again by Kyle Sefcik, Unaffiliated Write-In for Governor of Maryland!

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Sept. 23, 2022

591: To Sell Freedom, Listen More

On today's episode, we're going back to January 2021, when I joined Matt Kibbe on his program, Kibbe on Liberty.

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Jan. 1, 2022

423: 2021's TOP 3 STORIES OF THE YEAR (Crossover episode with Eric Br…

Eric Brakey and Brian Nichols break down the top stories of 2021!

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Dec. 27, 2021

419: Let's Talk Omicron -with Dr. Eric Larson

Mass hysteria and weaponized hypochondria have no place in healthcare.

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Sept. 12, 2022

582: Call Scripting 101 - Proven Call Scripting Tips to Help you DOMI…

Today, I'll also be sharing some of my own personal call scripts that have worked for me and will give you some tips on how to create a great script that will help you in your day-to-day sales activities.

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Sept. 6, 2022

578: The Danger of "DO SOMETHING!" Politics

Do you ever feel like your government is making decisions without really knowing what it's doing? On today's episode, Rodgir and I discuss the danger of "do something" politics and how this type of thinking can lead to bad policy …

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July 18, 2022

547: HERO 22-Year-Old Ends Mass-Shooting - How a Good Guy with a Gun …

When a madman with a rifle started shooting at an Indiana mall this past weekend, a good guy with a gun stopped him—and saved countless lives.

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Feb. 21, 2022

446: Sell Different! (with Lee Salz)

How can selling different help you win more business?

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Nov. 26, 2021

391: The #1 Thing Holding You Back From Closing More Business (feat. …

Brian Nichols: "Why why is it so hard to close business? Because we make it harder than it actually has to be." Check out today's special solo episode where we dig into how to adapt with the changes, plus helping …

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Aug. 24, 2022

569: Never Fly Solo & The 7 Wingman Principles

On today's episode, I'm joined by Lt. Col Waldo Waldman to talk about leading with courage, building trusting partnerships, and reaching new heights in business.

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July 21, 2023

749: Rethinking the College Experience - Student Loan Forgiveness & t…

@JP_Kirby explores the alarming decline of confidence in American higher education, discussing the impact of student loan forgiveness, indoctrination on campuses, and the importance of empowering students to reclaim their freedoms and make informed choices for a brighter future.

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July 28, 2023

751: Bitcoin - The Future of Money in a Digital World!?

@adamobrien_ joins to discuss the world of Bitcoin, exploring its potential future in the cryptocurrency industry, the importance of autonomous banking, and the risks and rewards of decentralized finance.

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Aug. 8, 2023

756: Winning Hearts & Votes - The Power of Persuasion in Political Ca…

@libertywoody unveils innovative tactics for flipping political landscapes, leveraging sales and marketing approaches to connect with voters, and dismantling traditional strongholds.

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Aug. 16, 2023

759: Cold Calling Mastery with The SDR Whisperer - Prospecting SECRET…

Former pastor turned sales pro Jacob Tacher reveals the transferrable skills of questioning, listening, storytelling, and relationship-building he honed in ministry to become an expert in the art of cold calling and sales prospecting.

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Sept. 3, 2023

764: The Political Marketing Playbook - The Ultimate Guide to Politic…

Robert Lee discusses why candidates need to connect with people's issues and provide valuable solutions without anger, discussing the secrets behind successful political marketing campaigns and the importance of connecting with voters on a personal level.

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Sept. 8, 2023

766: Your Potential UNLOCKED - The NFL Exec's Secrets to Playing Offe…

Former NFL executive @PaulEpsteinLA reveals his strategies for playing offense in business and life, overcoming adversity, making fast confident decisions, and building unshakeable confidence by consistently acting on your values.

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Sept. 28, 2023

772: The Creativity CRISIS - Chad Stewart on Igniting Creativity & Pr…

Chad Stewart discusses how schools are killing creativity in kids and solutions like homeschooling to nurture imagination and empower the next generation.

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Oct. 13, 2023

776: Alone No More - How the WhiteFlag App is Rewriting the Rules on …

@RealSpikeCohen and @whiteflagapp founder @Jonny_McCoy have a raw, inspiring discussion about embracing peer support and human connection to transform mental health and save lives.

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Dec. 2, 2023

788: Common Ground for Uncommon Times - How to Break Bread Without Br…

Brian Nichols & @Jtodd601 expose the conversational pitfalls sabotaging holiday political talks and detail tactics to foster genuine dialogue on charged issues.

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Dec. 22, 2023

794: Selling Below the Surface - Navigating Hidden Buying Motivators …

Host Brian Nichols and guest Karl Becker discuss transforming sales through embracing the powerful human truths and motivations lying below the surface that typical tactics never uncover.

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Dec. 28, 2023

796: Is Our Food System Failing Us?

After overcoming her own health crisis, Sonia Gomez is on a mission to transform our broken food system by empowering families to take control of their health and build self-reliance through homesteading.

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Feb. 7, 2024

808: Bill Maher EXPOSED as FAKE "Libertarian"

Biden's reckless spending fuels historic inflation that crushes families, while Bill Maher's fake libertarian virtue signaling is exposed by Patrick Bet-David's principled consistency.

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Feb. 12, 2024

810: Charged $23K Tax to Build on My Own Land?!

A retiree fights an extortionate $23,000 California home-building fee all the way to the Supreme Court to defend property rights and rein in a dystopian system allowing unchecked legislative power grabs that drive up housing prices.

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Feb. 15, 2024

811: The Kitchen Table Strategy - Changing Minds Where It Matters Most

Amid despairing predictions, Brian makes an impassioned case that ordinary citizens reclaiming active empowerment through local community renewal centered on timeless truths, not partisan politics, can rescue the fraying American fabric.

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March 9, 2024

819: Laughter vs. Lunacy - Redefining Extremism in the Age of Woke Cu…

In this groundbreaking episode, recorded during Amp America's first-ever Twitter/X Spaces, Brian Nichols and "The eXtremist Files" producer Matt Edwards explore the power of satire in challenging extreme political narratives, revealing how humor can be a potent tool for exposing …

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March 14, 2024

822: The School Choice REVOLUTION - Parental Power in a New Era of Ed…

@mattfrendewey shares how the closure of a failed micro school in West Virginia demonstrates the true power and importance of school choice in holding educators accountable and empowering parents to make the best decisions for their children's education.

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March 21, 2024

824: Rewrite Your Sales Story - Remove Resistance, Embrace Success, &…

Embrace your authentic leadership voice, harness the power of storytelling, and rewrite your sales mindset to scale your business while staying true to your values, as shared by Justin Janowski, founder of Faith 2 Influence, in this insightful conversation with …

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March 28, 2024

827: The TSA of the Internet - Why Online ID Requirements WON'T WORK

@CarlSzabo explores the unintended consequences of government overreach in the digital realm, emphasizing the importance of parental responsibility and targeted solutions in protecting children online while preserving privacy and free speech rights for all Americans.

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April 5, 2024

831: Why Culture Trumps Politics - How is Laughter is Sparking a Libe…

@mkibbe explores how the liberty movement can harness the power of culture, comedy, and storytelling to create a compelling vision for a freer future, celebrating recent victories and supporting the unsung heroes who are fighting for freedom on the front …

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April 12, 2024

834: AI Apocalypse? - Navigating the End of Work as We Know It

AI expert @JoeGulesserian returns to explore the potential consequences of AI on democracy, employment, and society, warning of a dystopian future marked by mass unemployment, corporate-government collusion, and the erosion of individual freedom, while offering strategies for adapting and resisting …

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April 22, 2024

838: The Ozempic Era - Treating Symptoms vs. Addressing the Root Cause

Michael Pickens returns to share his insights on reprogramming your subconscious mind for success by setting clear goals, breaking them down into actionable steps, and using powerful tools like affirmations and visual reminders to stay focused and motivated on your …

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April 26, 2024

840: "Be Curious, Not Judgmental!" - Ted Lasso & Mastering the Art of…

Rewire your brain for sales success by mastering the internal art of influence, living your values, and embracing curiosity to uncover your prospects' true needs and have your best year ever.

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May 3, 2024

843: The Dropout Millionaire - How Can Mentors Help You Uncover Billi…

Self-made multimillionaire @Thedropoutmm shares his inspiring journey and the invaluable lessons he learned while building a business empire without a college degree or startup capital, emphasizing the crucial role of perseverance, mentorship, and coachability in achieving entrepreneurial success against all …

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May 8, 2024

845: Ideology vs. Identity - Separating Beliefs from the Self

In this thought-provoking episode, Brian Nichols and host Randy Wilinski explore the art of engaging in productive, nuanced conversations amidst a polarized political landscape, emphasizing the importance of curiosity, good-faith discussions, and focusing on root causes to foster personal growth …

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May 17, 2024

849: Debunking the Myths About Homeschooling

@Homeschool_LLC shares how homeschooling empowers parents to provide a personalized, efficient, and creativity-fostering education that prepares children for an ever-changing future while strengthening family bonds.

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May 29, 2024

854: Why is the New Zealand Government Destroying Beehives?

Beekeeper Steven Brown reveals the shocking extent of government overreach in New Zealand, detailing how authorities destroyed $2 million worth of his beekeeping equipment and products, and then billed him for the destruction, highlighting the dire consequences of unchecked bureaucratic …

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June 7, 2024

858: The BIGGEST Mistake Libertarians Make in Politics

Brian Nichols explains why libertarians need to shift their focus from preaching to the choir to effectively selling their ideas to a broader audience by understanding and addressing the kitchen table issues that matter most to voters, rather than getting …

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June 10, 2024

859: Debunking MYTHS About School Choice and Funding

Halli Faulkner from @yes_everykid_f explores the transformative potential of school choice, discussing how empowering parents and breaking down traditional barriers to educational options can revolutionize the future of education in America.

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June 12, 2024

860: Why Your Paycheck is SMALLER Than it Should Be - The Tax Secret …

Tax expert @scottahodge reveals the shocking ways taxes secretly control our lives, driving up costs and stifling economic growth, and offers a compelling vision for a simpler, fairer tax system that could unleash prosperity and freedom for all.

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June 17, 2024

862: What Happens to Taxes if Trump or Biden Wins in 2024?

Steve Hayes explores the stark contrasts between Trump and Biden's tax plans, painting a vivid picture of America's economic future and the potential for a fairer, simpler tax system under the FairTax plan.

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June 24, 2024

865: How Progressive Policies Hurt the Poor

@BenjaminAyanian explains how progressive economic policies often harm society's most vulnerable by misdiagnosing problems and creating detrimental unintended consequences.

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June 26, 2024

866: Why Are Public Schools Getting More Money But Worse Results?

Explore why increased education funding isn't improving student outcomes, challenging listeners to reconsider how we structure and fund our schools to truly benefit teachers and students. Copy Retr

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June 28, 2024

867: Biden's Debate DISASTER | Will Bad Debate Cost Democrats the Ele…

The recent Trump-Biden debate exposed Biden's apparent cognitive decline and reinvigorated Trump's campaign, potentially reshaping the entire 2024 election landscape and throwing the Democratic Party into chaos.

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July 3, 2024

869: Border Crisis Explained | What Libertarians Get Wrong

Libertarians must confront the real-world complexities of the border crisis, abandoning mockery for empathy and offering practical solutions that balance principles with reality, or risk irrelevance in crucial policy debates.

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July 9, 2024

871: The Brain Science Behind Great Storytelling EXPLAINED

Expert storyteller Andrea Sampson reveals how to use emotional language, sensory details, and a five-step framework to craft compelling narratives that make complex ideas stick, build trust, and inspire positive change in business, media, and everyday life.

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July 12, 2024

873: Why Do People Trust Experts Without Thinking?

Brian explores the unsettling shift he's observed in many of his friends who have gone from questioning authority to blindly following government mandates and expert narratives, urging listeners to maintain critical thinking and value individual liberty in an increasingly compliant …

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July 26, 2024

879: How Politics is Changing for Young People | Week in Review

Millennials are reshaping American politics as they face unique economic challenges and demand fresh voices in leadership, while also grappling with unexpected issues like drug-affected marine life, highlighting the urgent need for younger generations to get involved and make their …

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Aug. 12, 2024

886: Is Your Money Safe? | 3 Money Moves to Make Before the Economy C…

Financial expert Joe Lombardi warns of economic disaster under a potential Harris presidency and reveals unconventional strategies to protect your wealth, regardless of who wins the 2025 election.

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Aug. 14, 2024

887: What Makes Things Cost What They Do? | EXPLAINED

Using a banana farmer's dilemma as a relatable example, this episode unravels the complex interplay of supply, demand, and pricing in a free market economy, revealing how these forces shape every business decision and consumer purchase in our daily lives.

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Aug. 20, 2024

889: Brain Glue | How to Make Ideas STICK

Glue your ideas to their brains: the sticky science of unforgettable communication.

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Sept. 2, 2024

895: Why Africa Needs Fossil Fuels to Fight Poverty | Climate Activis…

A Kenyan farmer challenges Western climate policies, arguing that fossil fuels are essential for Africa's development and poverty reduction, not a threat to be eliminated.

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Sept. 7, 2024

897: Why Pennsylvania Decides the 2024 Election | Week in Review

@BNicholsLiberty and @HeyRemso challenge conventional political wisdom, exposing the dire consequences of unchecked immigration, the critical role of Pennsylvania in the 2024 election, and the potential fallout of third-party voting, ultimately questioning whether America is on the brink of losing …

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Sept. 18, 2024

901: How to Save Money on Healthcare | SECRETS Hospitals Hide

@PeterGillooly from @twc_health shows how our healthcare system's perverse incentives are costing you money and potentially your health, and teaches how taking control through early intervention and medical autonomy could be your lifesaver in a world where hospitals and insurance …

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Sept. 20, 2024

902: How to Talk Politics Without Sounding Like a Nerd

Libertarians must shift from selling features to solving problems, ditching the "autistic approach" for emotional connections, to effectively communicate their ideas and win hearts and minds.

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Oct. 5, 2024

908: How to Make Money in Countries You've Never Heard Of | Expat Mon…

Rethink your approach to wealth and freedom by exploring unconventional strategies like offshore investing and international diversification, as traditional political activism and US-centric investing may no longer be enough to secure your financial future in an increasingly uncertain global economy.

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Oct. 18, 2024

913: Alcoholism Recovery & Dealing with PTSD | New Approaches for Vet…

A Marine veteran's raw journey from trauma to transformation reveals how questioning everything, embracing vulnerability, and exploring unconventional healing methods can lead to profound personal growth and self-discovery.

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Oct. 25, 2024

915: Why Government Wants to Control Social Media | THE HIDDEN TRUTH

As governments worldwide move to ban social media platforms and criminalize online speech - from Brazil's complete ban of X to UK police monitoring citizens' posts - this episode reveals how quickly digital freedom can vanish overnight and why America …

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Oct. 26, 2024

916: Why Libertarians Are Switching to Trump in 2024 | Week in Review

Popular libertarian voice Dave Smith's endorsement of Trump signals a larger shift in the liberty movement, as key figures like Rand Paul, Ron Paul, and Thomas Massie coalesce around Trump's campaign - highlighting how pragmatic libertarians are choosing strategic influence …

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Nov. 3, 2024

918: Ron Paul and Elon Musk Team Up With Trump? | Week in Review

In a shocking pre-election bombshell, as Ron Paul and Elon Musk join forces in a potential Trump administration, New York state's killing of a beloved Instagram-famous squirrel becomes a rallying cry against government overreach, revealing how bureaucrats will dispatch more …

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Nov. 21, 2024

923: How COVID Changed American Politics Forever | The Real Story Beh…

The COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent government overreach shattered public trust in institutions, leading to a massive political realignment as Americans across the spectrum rejected establishment narratives and embraced new coalitions focused on personal freedom and government accountability.

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Dec. 5, 2024

926: Dear Santa: All I Want for Christmas is Freedom

Host Brian Nichols crafts a heartfelt Christmas list to "Liberty Santa," asking for practical freedom-oriented gifts like fiscal responsibility, school choice, and honest journalism while teaching listeners how to effectively communicate liberty principles during the holiday season.

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Dec. 7, 2024

927: Bitcoin Hits $100,000 | What This Means For Your Money in 2024

Bitcoin's historic rise to $100,000 represents more than just a price milestone - it signals a growing movement toward financial independence as people seek alternatives to government-controlled money in an era of inflation and increasing centralized control.

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Dec. 19, 2024

930: How to Heal Your Body NATURALLY (Step-by-Step Guide)

A former Wall Street insider exposes the truth about our broken health system while sharing how natural solutions and proper supplementation can transform your health, challenging everything we've been told about "genetic" health problems.

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Dec. 24, 2024

932: Weight Loss SECRETS (Without Surgery or Pills!)

A former college football player shares his remarkable journey from 470 pounds to vibrant health through the power of walking, intermittent fasting, and proper supplementation, proving that sustainable weight loss starts with simply taking the first step.

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Dec. 27, 2024

933: What They SHOULD Have Taught You in School (But Didn't)

Our education system prioritizes theoretical knowledge over essential life skills, creating generations of graduates who can solve complex equations but struggle with basic adult responsibilities.

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Jan. 20, 2025

937: How to HEAL Your Body (Without Prescription Drugs!)

A groundbreaking conversation revealing how a Colombia-based healing center is combining cutting-edge natural treatments with ancient wisdom to help patients heal from serious illnesses while exposing the corruption in American healthcare.

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