His college baseball career was interrupted by a 9-month deployment to Iraq with the United States Army. After completing his service in the United States Army he finished his academic and athletic career including a Master’s where he realized his love for storytelling through the camera. Out of his love of country, passion for storytelling, and dedication to his military brothers - he has spawned projects that now help veterans and their families. His work has been featured and seen from around the world including the Sundance Film Festival. He is the founder of The Veterans Project, The Caregiver Project, and The Veterans Project Podcast. Over the past six years, Tim's traveled the world capturing the legacies of his fellow veterans and their families. The Veterans Project is a photographic essay not just for the warfighter, but for civilians as well. The project serves as a collective database, capturing the stories of veterans who have since returned home from World War Two, Korea, Vietnam, and the Global War on Terrorism. The goal of The Veterans Project is to capture the warfighter spirit, and establish an educational discourse for civilians who want to know what reintegration into polite society looks like. In Tim’s own words - “This project serves as an educational tool for all those who want it.  It is a visual essay of the warfighter at his/her most vulnerable point.  I can't describe how much it means when my brothers-in-arms let down their walls, and tell me their stories.  The project serves as a platform for each warfighter to express their own singular perspective. At the very least, I hope you gain a new understanding of what it means to fight and come back to a society that doesn't always seem so accepting. At the very most, I hope you gain a new appreciation for the men and women who put their lives on the line.  Maybe now, when you see that soldier in the airport sitting by himself on his way to land 5,000 miles away, you'll think of your son, brother, daughter, or sister.  Maybe it will stir some compassion within.  I hope this project can narrow the disconnect between our fighting force and the civilians they protect. I hope you enjoy The Veterans Project.” https://www.thevetsproject.com/tvp-podcast/the-meaning-of-memorial-day https://www.thevetsproject.com/ https://www.thevetsproject.com/podcast https://www.thevetsproject.com/contribute https://www.thevetsproject.com/the-blog https://www.thevetsproject.com/podcast https://www.instagram.com/theveteransproject/ https://www.facebook.com/thevetsproject/ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-veterans-project-podcast/id1476947491 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tougherthanlife/message

Logan Hanks knows hard work and how tough life truly can be. As a farmer, he knows that life can throw some tough times at us. A turn of bad weather, an unpredictable drought, or even a crazy spin of the economy could leave a farmer up a tree without a paddle. It is not an easy life. It for sure is a tough one. But as Logan shares, the rewards are well worth the hard work and effort.  Logan has a great podcast - Fully Loaded where he and his guests discuss many of the topics that we cover here! Logan is a great man, husband, father, hard worker, and flat-out Tougher Than Life! Watch the video interview - https://youtu.be/YlDNO-eXvY4 Train with Brooks STAY HUMBLE. BE HUNGRY. GET HEALTHY! FOLLOW LOGAN - Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/lo.hanks/ Website - https://www.livingfullyloaded.com/ FOLLOW BROOKS - Website - www.DrBrooksTiller.com YouTube - Healthy Hunter TV GoWild - https://mygowild.com/HealthyHunter Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/drbrookstiller/ Parler - https://parler.com/profile/DrBrooksTiller Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/DrBrooksTiller/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/drbrookstiller?lang=en Train with Brooks - https://forms.gle/DRmsbvT536uH3Fgo8 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tougherthanlife/message

Hunter McWaters is on a Quest to become his best self. He pushes himself physically, mentally, and spiritually to become better. He has experienced some tough times and came out stronger and better. Now he seeks discomfort and embraces the tough times. He is living life to the full and in search of all the great experiences that GOD has blessed upon us.  In this episode, we talk about addiction, fitness, physical challenges to improve our health, spiritual health, relationships, and hunting. Hunter shares what it takes to become TOUGHER THAN LIFE!  https://www.thisishuntersquest.com/ https://www.instagram.com/huntersquest_/ https://www.facebook.com/HuntersQuest --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tougherthanlife/message

Jack Carr spent 20 years as a Navy SEAL sniper. He led his teams in Iraq and Afghanistan, commanding Special Operations Task Units, and served as a platoon commander in the southern Philippines. Since leaving the military he has become a New York best selling author. Through his thrillers we get a look at military life, family, hunting, the outdoors, and fitness. He is a patriot, lover of freedom. But more than being an sniper, author, and outdoorsman he is a devoted loving husband and father. We dive into several tough topics including handling negativity and negative and sometimes personal reviews about his life and work. We dive into a few quotes and excerpts from his 4 novels along with his writing process. Jack shares how he remains authentic and true to himself and his core beliefs as well as how he prioritizes and executes to get things done and be his best self for his family and readers of his books. Jack really got me thinking when he talked about being a father and how negatives don’t always need to be turned into positives. But we can always make the best of each and every opportunity and situation. It is not just about survival but prevailing no matter what obstacles are in our path. Life is hard. If you stay with it and keep moving forwards you will prevail. Never quit. - Thomas Reese (Written and lived by Jack Carr) This was a great conversation. I hope you enjoy it and get as much out of as I did! Stay Humble! Be Hungry! Get Healthy! And always BE TOUGHER THAN LIFE!!! Get ‘The Devil’s Hand’ - https://www.amazon.com/Devils-Hand-Thriller-Jack-Carr/dp/1982123745?&linkCode=ll1&tag=jackcarr-20&linkId=1e8133b6b70fb21d803385f7da27b7f9&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl Jack Carr site - https://www.officialjackcarr.com/ Jack Carr IG - https://www.instagram.com/jackcarrusa/ Jack Carr YouTube- https://youtube.com/c/JackCarrUSA And always BE TOUGHER THAN LIFE!!! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tougherthanlife/message

Tom Opre is a Conservationist, Filmmaker, Documentarian, and Outdoor Educator. He is fueled by passion, grit, and determination. Over the past 30 years, he has become an adventure filmmaker, wildlife steward, conservationist, devoted father, and husband. If you have seen any outdoor television from hunting to snowboarding to trucks, then you have most likely seen some of Tom's work.  Today's conversation may ruffle some feathers and we are ok with that. Being at the forefront of conservation is not for the faint of heart, and Tom is leading from the front. He does not just talk it but he walks it.  We dive into his experiences in the field including being in the midst of a war zone with nothing but a camera in hand.  https://www.shepherdsofwildlifestore.com/ https://www.shepherdsofwildlife.org/our-team https://www.instagram.com/tomopreofficial/?hl=en https://www.instagram.com/shepherdsofwildlife/ https://twitter.com/wildshepherds https://www.facebook.com/shepherdsofwildlifesociety/ STAY HUMBLE. BE HUNGRY. GET HEALTHY! Train with Brooks - https://drbrookstiller.com/become-a-healthy-hunter/ FOLLOW BROOKS - Website - www.DrBrooksTiller.com YouTube - Healthy Hunter TV GoWild - https://mygowild.com/HealthyHunter Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/drbrookstiller/ Parler - https://parler.com/profile/DrBrooksTiller Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/DrBrooksTiller/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/drbrookstiller?lang=en Train with Brooks - https://forms.gle/DRmsbvT536uH3Fgo8 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tougherthanlife/message

Andy Moeckel is known as the Flip Flop Guy for his wild game cooking. But Andy is a Healthy Hunter for more than just the food he cooks. Andy shares how to properly cook with the flip flop method but shares how the outdoors can heal and make us healthier. We talk about the ups and downs of life and how the wilderness can truly save. Andy talks about how we can invite others and share the outdoors with those that are going through tough times. Andy has seen some hard days and been through some dark times. After struggling for years with drugs and alcohol Andy found sobriety and now helps others find solace in the outdoors. Today he uses the outdoors to help others to become healthy not only physically, but mentally and spiritually. Andy is an outdoor educator. He is an encourager. He guides others in the outdoors to help them heal He has faced fear, overcome demons, and is a better man helping others because of it. Enjoy the episode, give Andy a follow and tell him thanks! Plus you can order some Flip Flop sauce. Watch the video interview - https://youtu.be/vAe51Em268w Train with Brooks  STAY HUMBLE. BE HUNGRY. GET HEALTHY! FOLLOW ANDY - Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/theflipflopguy/ Website - https://www.theflipflopguy.co/ Order Flip Flop Sauce - https://www.theflipflopguy.co/product/the-original-flip-flop-sauce/ FOLLOW BROOKS - Website - www.DrBrooksTiller.com YouTube - Healthy Hunter TV GoWild - https://mygowild.com/HealthyHunter Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/drbrookstiller/ Parler - https://parler.com/profile/DrBrooksTiller Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/DrBrooksTiller/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/drbrookstiller?lang=en Train with Brooks - https://forms.gle/DRmsbvT536uH3Fgo8 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tougherthanlife/message

CODY RICH Today's guest is truly obsessed with hunting. He once broke his back and when the doctor told him of the severity and long recovery process involved and that he may never walk again, his response was a simple yet determined “I don’t have time for that, hunting season is coming!” Cody Rich is a husband, father, hunter, podcaster, entrepreneur, outdoor educator, and adventure seeker. We dive into hunting and how being healthy is so vital to outdoorsmen. Cody shares great tips on being productive and prepared so that we can optimize and maximize our time in the outdoors. Growing up in Oregon he became obsessed with the great wapiti and is a certifiable elk hunting nut! As an entrepreneur, he has started several outdoor-focused companies to help others get out and enjoy the great outdoors. Through his writing and podcast, The Rich Outdoors, Cody shares great information that he has learned from others as well as the things he has learned through the school of hard knocks. Of all his accomplishments and talents I believe that he is truly blessed with an ability to share great information in a clear and concise way that explains and encourages others to get out and go after it. Similar to what we do here, he strives to motivate and inspire others to be better hunters, better outdoorsmen and will help to push you to that hunt of a lifetime. Train with Brooks - https://drbrookstiller.com/become-a-healthy-hunter/ STAY HUMBLE. BE HUNGRY. GET HEALTHY! FOLLOW CODY - https://www.therichoutdoors.net/ Rich Outdoors Podcast - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-rich-outdoors-podcast/id981781015?mt=2&ls=1#episodeGuid=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.therichoutdoors.net%2F%3Fp%3D4287 BackCountry Fuel Box -  http://www.backcountryfuelbox.com Cody on Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/therichoutdoors/ Cody on The Restless Native Podcast - https://timetogowild.com/blogs/news/restless-native-cody-rich-the-rich-outdoors FOLLOW BROOKS -  Website - www.DrBrooksTiller.com YouTube - Healthy Hunter TV GoWild - https://mygowild.com/HealthyHunter Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/drbrookstiller/ Parler - https://parler.com/profile/DrBrooksTiller Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/DrBrooksTiller/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/drbrookstiller?lang=en Training link - https://forms.gle/DRmsbvT536uH3Fgo8 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tougherthanlife/message

Jonathan Lodge is a man who knows many of the edible delights found in nature. He reaches back to a time when people lived off the land and educates as he explores the types of food they consumed. Today we talk foraging, hunting, and history. We dive into his favorite meat from the woods and I bet it will surprise you as much as it did me. Jonathan teaches us some history of conservation and how our forefathers have passed it on and our responsibility as hunters and conservationists today. He even teaches us some long-forgotten tips to hunt one of the most elusive animals in the woods today. Jonathan founded and runs Perrylodgic Brewery where he often uses the bounty of the land to create one of a kind craft beer. STAY HUMBLE. BE HUNGRY. GET HEALTHY! Train with Brooks - https://drbrookstiller.com/become-a-healthy-hunter/ STAY HUMBLE. BE HUNGRY. GET HEALTHY! FOLLOW Jonathan - Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/lodgejonathan Perrylodgic Brewing Company- https://www.instagram.com/perrylodgic Perrylodgic Brewing Company- https://www.Perrylodgic.com Follow Brooks Website - www.DrBrooksTiller.com YouTube - Healthy Hunter TV GoWild - https://mygowild.com/HealthyHunter Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/drbrookstiller/ Parler - https://parler.com/profile/DrBrooksTiller Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/DrBrooksTiller/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/drbrookstiller?lang=en Training link - https://forms.gle/DRmsbvT536uH3Fgo8 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tougherthanlife/message

Bert Sorin joins us today to talk about strength, health, family, and the outdoors.  He shares his early experiences in the outdoors and how we can share the outdoors with others. He gives us great insights into living a purposeful life filled with generosity and lifting others up.    Bert Sorin is firmly rooted in strength. He grew up with a barbell in his hands and has helped to make many! He is a 4-time Division 1 All-American Track and Field (Hammer and 35 lb. Weight Throw), Southeastern Conference Champion, former record holder in Weight Throw, and an Olympic trial athlete.    He is the President and Co-Owner of Sorinex Exercise Equipment. And the founder of Sorinex Outdoors  Sorinex led by Bert and his father are the inventors of hardware and applications to make people more effective, efficient, and safe on the sports field and the battlefield.  Although Sorin never served in the arms forces, his gear is changing the game to provide readiness and rebuilding to the veterans prior to, during, and after their deployments to far off, hostile lands. Bert’s network of veterans, scientists, coaches, and therapists allows for a combination of expertise and support and has been changing lives on both sides of the table. Bert pushes each day to find the best in people and to assist in their exploration of their potential and maximize their value to the cause. Bert is beyond honored to be a part of this team and have the ability to use his gifts to serve those who gave this country so much.  He is a loving husband and father that is teaching his children the importance of the outdoors. Train with Brooks - https://drbrookstiller.com/become-a-healthy-hunter/ STAY HUMBLE. BE HUNGRY. GET HEALTHY! FOLLOW BERT - Bert IG - https://www.instagram.com/bertsorin/?hl=en Sorinex - https://www.instagram.com/sorinex/?hl=en Sorinex Outdoors - https://www.instagram.com/sorinex_outdoors/?hl=en Sorinex - https://www.sorinex.com/ Follow Brooks Website - www.DrBrooksTiller.com YouTube - Healthy Hunter TV GoWild - https://mygowild.com/HealthyHunter Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/drbrookstiller/ Parler - https://parler.com/profile/DrBrooksTiller Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/DrBrooksTiller/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/drbrookstiller?lang=en Training link - https://forms.gle/DRmsbvT536uH3Fgo8 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tougherthanlife/message

Jeremy Moore, the DogBone Hunter, joins us today to talk about shed hunting, tracking wounded deer, training dogs, and most importantly how to improve the health of our favorite canines. Plus he shares a lot of insights and ways we can improve our own health and fitness with the help of a good dog! Jeremy has been training dogs for over 15 years using a low-pressure positive approach to maximize a dog's natural potential and instincts. Through hard-learned lessons, he found a lack of tools to help train dogs to hunt sheds. And as he worked with his own dogs he developed tools that brought about the line of products that now form his business, DogBone Hunter. He is a contributor to North American Whitetail Television, a co-host, and hunter on NAW TV, Headhunters TV, Midwest Whitetails, Raised Hunting, Outdoor Wisconsin, as well as a co-host and hunter on We Love it Outdoors. He also contributes content and articles regularly for print outlets including, Whitetails Unlimited, Safari Club International, Legendary Whitetails, Badger Sportsman, North American Whitetail, and GunDog Magazines. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tougherthanlife/message