I never thought I’d talk publicly about getting fired from San Antonio AirLife.For a long time, I thought the story was about losing a job.Looking back now, I think it was really about ego, ownership, identity, and emotional maturity under pressure.This episode is an honest reflection on failure, leadership, preparation, and rebuilding after one of the hardest professional moments of my life.

Gleidson Cutis joins the BE ALL IN Podcast for a deep conversation about discipline, pressure, identity, and the reality of rebuilding your life through struggle.This episode goes far beyond martial arts.We talk about:growing up in Brazilchasing the UFC dreamfailure and financial hardshipcutting extreme weight for fightsmarriage and sacrificefaithleadershipand why the real fight begins outside the cage.Gleidson opens up about the moments that nearly broke him, the lessons fighting exposed, and how building Fighteria Academy became something much bigger than competition.This is a conversation about becoming stronger without losing yourself in the process.⸻🥋 Fighteria AcademyFighteria Academy Website📸 Instagram@fighteriaacademy⸻BE ALL IN explores leadership, resilience, responsibility, and what it takes to carry pressure well over the long term.#BEALLIN #Podcast #MartialArts #Leadership #Discipline

After 25 years as a paramedic — ground EMS, flight, ER — I sat down and got honest. Not about the glory moments. About the things I got wrong, the lessons that came the hard way, and what I'd tell my younger self walking into this career.This one's for the new EMT figuring it out alone. The seasoned medic running on empty. And anyone in between who's ever wondered if they're doing this right.In this episode: — Why your body is your most important tool on this job — Sleep, recovery, and why ignoring both will catch up with you — How your mindset on shift shapes everything — including patient care — The calls that follow you home, and what to do about them — Finding mentors who match who you want to become — Staying sharp when the job makes it easy to coastThis job will shape you. Make sure you're paying attention to how.BE ALL IN is a podcast for first responders, leaders, and anyone who carries responsibility under pressure. Hosted by Raul Flores — paramedic, father, and someone who's still learning.

In this episode of BE ALL IN, Raul sits down with Kim Pastore to talk about what happens after the worst day of your life.After losing her husband, Jorge Pastore, in the line of duty, Kim was faced with a reality most people will never fully understand—grief, identity, and the responsibility of moving forward when everything changes.This conversation is not about the moment itself. It’s about what comes after.We talk about:The emotional weight first responders and their families carryWhat grief actually feels like beyond what people seeThe decision to turn loss into purpose through the Jorge Pastore FoundationWhat people misunderstand about the cost of this jobHow to keep going when there’s no clear path forwardThis is a conversation about responsibility, resilience, and what it means to carry something heavy—and still move forward.If you’re in a high-pressure role, or you’ve ever had a moment that changed everything, this one will stay with you.

There are calls you never forget.Not because they were the worst—but because they were the quietest.In this episode, I break down two calls that stayed with me and what they reveal about how repeated exposure shapes the way we see people, responsibility, and the world around us.If you’ve ever had a moment that stuck with you for no obvious reason… this is for you.

There’s a question every first responder gets asked.“What’s the worst thing you’ve ever seen?”Most people don’t realize what they’re actually asking.In this episode, I break down why that question hits differently for people who carry responsibility for a living—and what it can bring back when it’s asked in the wrong moment.This isn’t about blaming anyone.It’s about understanding the weight behind the answer.We talk about:why certain calls don’t stay in the pasthow memory and stress are connectedthe hidden cost of revisiting those momentsand what to ask instead if you actually want to understand someone in this line of workThis is a conversation about responsibility, identity, and what it means to carry things most people never see.

A man asked a question in a room of fifty people that stopped everything:How do you switch off ambition?He had a family.A child on the way.And a real fear that if he kept chasing success the way he always had…he might lose what mattered most.In this episode, we break down why ambition isn’t something you turn off — and why the real solution is learning to aim it correctly.This is a conversation about:ambition and fatherhoodthe cost of high performanceidentity under pressureand what it actually means to live well while carrying responsibilityIf you’re someone who’s driven…this is a question you can’t afford to ignore.

In physically demanding careers like EMS, fire, law enforcement, and the military, durability matters.But many of the people who get injured in these professions aren’t weak — they’re often strong, capable professionals who simply weren’t prepared for the long-term demands of the job.In this episode of BE ALL IN, Raul sits down with Dr. Jonas, founder of Accelerate Sport and Spine Rehab, to talk about why injuries happen in service roles and what actually helps people recover and stay durable over time.Raul also shares his personal experience recovering from a severe L5–S1 disc herniation, a recovery process that took nearly a year and required rebuilding strength, confidence, and load tolerance.Together they discuss:• Why pain does not always mean structural damage• Why many people return to activity too early after injury• The difference between strength and relative strength• How sleep deprivation and fatigue increase injury risk• The overlooked role of cardiovascular fitness in durability• Why many first responders break down early in their careers• How to rebuild confidence and physical capacity after injuryThis conversation is about more than recovery — it’s about building a body capable of carrying the demands of a 20-year career in service.Guest InformationDr. JonasFounder — Accelerate Sport and Spine RehabWebsite:https://acceleratesportandspine.com

In this episode, Raul sits down with JD Tremblay — former military serviceman, endurance athlete, and author of Hunger For More in Life — for an honest conversation about pressure, identity, and what happens when survival becomes a lifestyle.JD opens up about growing up in a difficult environment, entering the military at a young age, and how years of high-pressure environments shaped his mindset and nervous system.They explore the difference between suppression and self-awareness, why many high-performing men struggle to ask for help, and how discipline can sometimes become a mask for deeper survival behaviors.This conversation dives into:• Why survival mode can become part of identity• The hidden cost of always being “the strong one”• Nervous system regulation under pressure• Trauma, resilience, and endurance challenges• What real strength looks like beyond performanceJD also shares insights from his book Hunger For More in Life, where he discusses overcoming mental struggles, defying limitations, and discovering purpose through challenge and growth.Guest LinksWebsitehttps://hunger4more.comJD’s YouTube Channelhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUk7C7gsQBfh3P-MzpIY8ZABookHunger For More in Life: Conquer Mental Struggles, Defy Limitations, and Discover Purpose Through Epic Achievements

Leadership isn’t about authority.It’s about responsibility.In this episode, Raul sits down with James Monks, President of the Austin-Travis County EMS Association, to talk about what leadership actually feels like when you’re in the middle — between frontline providers and administration.They discuss:Why morale erodes when expectations outpace supportThe pressure of making decisions when nobody gets everything they wantThe role organized labor plays in shaping leadership cultureThe hidden trade-offs of leadership and how it impacts family lifeWhy therapy, fitness, and healthy habits matter in high-stress professionsHow failure builds stronger leadersThis is a grounded, honest conversation about leadership inside high-pressure systems — without drama, without blame.If you work in EMS, fire, healthcare, or any role carrying responsibility, this episode is for you.