Unarmored Talk
Unarmored Talk
Mario P. Fields - Sergeant Major (Ret.)
Clearer Thinking. Better Sleep. A Smarter Path for Veterans and Professionals
21 minutes Posted Jan 6, 2026 at 4:00 pm.
Welcome, Mission, And Support
Introducing Sheila Thielen And VTS
From Rinks To Research: Asking Better Questions
Spin Sports Vs Straight Line Sports
Military Interest And Women’s Data Gap
Spinning Everyone With A Brain
Four Pillars: Balance, Cognitive, Spatial, Sleep
Sleep, Suicide Risk, And Urgency
A Concussion Comeback Story
Passion, Networking, And Access
Ignore The Lane Keepers, Lead Anyway
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Send us Fan Mail What if clearer thinking, steadier balance, and deeper sleep start in your inner ear? In this episode, I sit down with Sheila Thelen, coach and founder, to unpack how vestibular training—originally refined with elite figure skaters—now helps veterans improve sleep, athletes recover from concussions, kids with ADHD sharpen focus, and older adults reduce fall risk. Sheila explains the powerful overlap between rehabilitation and performance, breaking down four areas where people...