FITFO

Troy Warshel is a Marine, former F/A-18 Hornet pilot, & current President of Operation Enduring Warrior, an all-volunteer non-profit that rehabilitates veterans and first responders. Support the Podcast by Liking, Sharing, & Subscribing!Join our community! Sign up to our mailing list here: https://www.fitfo.live/What is "F.I.T.F.O."?History is written by the victor - and many of those who achieved victory, whether on the battlefield or in the boardroom, did so by "Figuring It The F*** Out".That brings us to the FITFO podcast. No corners are cut and no conversation is too gritty for us to deep dive in to. Listeners can expect a healthy does of humor, heart, and a lot of blunt discussions surrounding the world we live in today.Find us on social media:https://twitter.com/FITFO6https://www.facebook.com/fitfo6https://www.instagram.com/fitfo6/Sponsored by: Battle Bars https://www.battlebars.comPremium protein bars built from the ground up to taste better; no chalky taste and no artificial sugars.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/FITFO_Podcast)

Trevon's Bio:Trevon Sundiata Ferguson, a (Port of Spain, Trinidad & Tobago), native, and now proud US citizen is a man that has travelled a unique path that many will never know. His life is a reflection of the power hope can have even when facing the most rigorous of mountains. Being raised by the woman he calls his grandmother or more affectionately “mama” and having seen everything from losing his mother to Multiple Sclerosis to battling with disease himself, Trevon learned very quickly how important it is living your life with a purpose. Whether you’re listening to Sundiata on stage, on DVD, or reading his words in a book it is guaranteed that you’ll have a better understanding of the urgent magnitude that having hope and living with purpose has on the quality of your life. Trevon is a Ziglar Legacy Certified Speaker, Trainer, Author & Coach with an uncanny ability to empower others to create an empowered on purpose life. Trevon gifts his audiences with the vision and tools they need to build their life from the ground up. His powerful ability to motivate and inspire through speaking and writing not only leaves people feeling AWE-some, but also gives them the step-by-step blueprint and tools they need for being their best self.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/FITFO_Podcast)

Jeremy Scharlow medically retired from the Mahomet Police Department where he served as a patrol officer for over ten years after an on-duty shooting incident where he was wounded. Nine years of his time as a police officer were also spent as a METRO SWAT member. Jeremy completed his Master of Art’s in Legal Studies at the University of Illinois at Springfield.He went on to found Relearningtolive.com, authored a book titled, “My Brother’s Keeper: Relearning to Live with PTSD”, and advocates for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and Suicide Awareness in the law enforcement community. He is currently an honoree with Operation Enduring Warrior where he also serves as the Program Manager for their Warrior Voice Program.His book can be found on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1953912036Institute For Law Enforcement Administration Published Article: https://www.cailaw.org/media/files/ILEA/Publications/RollCall/2019/ethics-roll-call-fall-2019.pdfSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/FITFO_Podcast)

In this episode Dale sits down with Cameron from SBF Performance to talk military experiences and about Cameron's fitness business he runs with his wife. Sit back, relax, and enjoy a solid conversation between two friends. Check out SBF:Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/sbfhumanperformanceInstagram - @sbf_performanceFind us on Instagram at @hotel_havocUse could HOTEL10 so save 10% over at BattleBars.comSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/FITFO_Podcast)

Captain J.P. McMichael is a 22-year law enforcement veteran, author, 9/11 first responder, and COVID-19 response coordinator for Arlington, Virginia. Tune in as we discuss all of these and more during our 6th episode!Please send any media or advertising inquiries to: [email protected] the show (https://www.patreon.com/FITFO_Podcast)

In this episode Dale talks to Andrew, the owner of street wear apparel company, OVR OUT. Andrew provides wonderful insights in the world of business as well as covers programs to help veterans moving forward post service.To check out Andrew and his company find him on IG @OVR.OUT or check out his site here (ovrout.com).Remember to check out Battle Bars (battlebars.com) for the best protein bars out there, when you do use code HOTEL10 to save 10% on your total order. Cheers!Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/FITFO_Podcast)

On our 4th episode, we discuss fitness and psychology with Jason Ackerman, who is the CEO of Thundrbro (https://thundrbro.com/)Jason Ackerman has a background in wrestling and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and is always one wrong move away from choking someone out.  With a background in Psychology, Jason understands how to motivate clients and get them to dig a bit deeper to become the best version of themselves.  When not at the gym or on the mats, Jason spends his time reading, playing guitar, and spending time with his wife Roz.To contact Jason:Instagram @thejasonackermanSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/FITFO_Podcast)

On our 3rd episode, we sit down with Areta Wasiunec, MA, LPC.Areta is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in the state of Illinois. She obtained a Bachelor’s degree in Clinical Psychology from Saint Xavier University in Chicago and went on to complete her Master's degree in Clinical Psychology at the Illinois School of Professional Psychology. Throughout her career, Areta has been fortunate enough to work in a wide variety of mental health settings. Most notable in her training, was her time working as a therapy extern on the inpatient unit of a behavioral health hospital on Chicago’s west side. During this experience, she learned to work with some of the city’s most challenging psychiatric patients. Currently, Areta works as a crisis intervention counselor for a local non-for-profit organization, as well as a mental health therapist in a private practice clinic. She has experience in adolescent, adult and family counseling and is equipped to handle a plethora of disorders, including anxiety, depression, grief counseling, conflict resolution, and behavioral management. Although many of her clients have extensive trauma histories, Areta has always found her client base to be the most rewarding aspect of her career. She views mental health as a multi-faceted and complex issue, and is passionate about bringing mental health awareness to the forefront of her community. Areta values the importance of taking ownership over one’s life, and the courage required to implement healthy habits both in and outside of work. In her personal life, Areta strives to practice what she preaches by spending time on her own fitness goals, healthy nutrition, spending plenty of time outdoors and leading an overall active lifestyle.To contact Areta:[email protected] the show (https://www.patreon.com/FITFO_Podcast)

On part 2 of our 2 part episode, we wrap up our interview with Earl Granville by discussing the methods he used to overcome the immense challenges that he endured, and how you can as well.Earl's Bio: Earl Granville served nine years in the Army National Guard as an Infantryman, with deployments to Bosnia, Iraq and Afghanistan. On his final tour, he lost his left leg through the knee to a roadside bomb while on patrol. His buddies, Major Scott Hagerty of Stillwater Oklahoma and Specialist Derek Holland of Wind Gap Pennsylvania died from the blast. He medically retired from the Army as a Staff Sergeant with many rewards, including the Combat Infantryman Badge and the Purple HeartEarl now is pursuing his bachelors in Counseling & Human Services at the University of Scranton and works for two non profits, Operation Enduring Warrior and The Oscar Mike Foundation. Both 501c3s help keep wounded and disabled veterans and law enforcement physically active after their injuries. Earl spends most of his time traveling the country as a public speaker of discussing healthy ways to battle adversity after the passing of someone who he was very close to back in 2010. He has received numerous awards for his volunteer work and his speaking, including the 2018 Attorney General Heart So Big Award, and the 2018 Daughters of the American Revolution Veterans Volunteer AwardContact for Earl:Email: [email protected]: @earlgranvilleFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/GranvilleEarl/Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/FITFO_Podcast)

On part 1 of our 2 part episode, we were able to sit down and chat with Earl Granville about his military service, overcoming of tragedy, finding purpose, and much more.Earl's Bio: Earl Granville served nine years in the Army National Guard as an Infantryman, with deployments to Bosnia, Iraq and Afghanistan. On his final tour, he lost his left leg through the knee to a roadside bomb while on patrol. His buddies, Major Scott Hagerty of Stillwater Oklahoma and Specialist Derek Holland of Wind Gap Pennsylvania died from the blast. He medically retired from the Army as a Staff Sergeant with many rewards, including the Combat Infantryman Badge and the Purple HeartEarl now is pursuing his bachelors in Counseling & Human Services at the University of Scranton and works for two non profits, Operation Enduring Warrior and The Oscar Mike Foundation. Both 501c3s help keep wounded and disabled veterans and law enforcement physically active after their injuries. Earl spends most of his time traveling the country as a public speaker of discussing healthy ways to battle adversity after the passing of someone who he was very close to back in 2010. He has received numerous awards for his volunteer work and his speaking, including the 2018 Attorney General Heart So Big Award, and the 2018 Daughters of the American Revolution Veterans Volunteer AwardContact for Earl:Email: [email protected]: @earlgranvilleFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/GranvilleEarl/Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/FITFO_Podcast)