Episodes

  • PBC, Ep: 083 - For We Walk in Faith, Not by Sight

    PBC, Ep: 083 - For We Walk in Faith, Not by Sight
    Nov 7 2024
    Well, this one is going to be different. For the first time on PUSHING BACK CHAOS, we talk about a very powerful topic: FAITH. What is it exactly and what does it mean to you? This week, Mike welcomes our special guest and owner of Heroes Media Group, Adam Bird. A great friend who is like family and the whole reason our podcast even exists. Mike and Adam ask some upfront and hard questions on faith and where they stand with it, how it has changed their lives, and address the conflict that exists between faith and what the world tells us to believe. This is not an easy one, but it is a welcomed one. We think about daily life and how hard everything can be. We look at the world as it is filled with chaos, war, confusion, and misinformation. Where do we go when we feel lost in all of it? Who do we talk to? Where is the truth? Why do I even exist? Here at PUSHING BACK CHAOS, this is exactly our purpose and what we believe is true. To serve others, to make our communities better, and to be the best leaders, warriors, mentors, and friends that we can be. What does faith mean to you? Goals for 2024: -100 Ratings on Apple Podcasts -50 Written reviews on Apple Podcasts -500 followers on FB, IG & YouTube #PBC #PushingBackChaos #Podcast #HMG #HeroesMediaGrp #Veterans #goals #Transition #Military#Hobbies#Operationonceinalifetime #Adversity #StayPositive #Positivity #Struggle #Youcandothis #Priorities #leadership #Evolving #Faith #God Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 25 mins
  • PBC, Ep: 082 - The End is only the Beginning

    PBC, Ep: 082 - The End is only the Beginning
    Oct 31 2024
    Well it’s been a minute, but here we are!Back after a long summer and full of stories! Melon and Mike welcome you back with an update after 2+ months of adventures between the two of them. From relocating to Australia from the Middle East with Melon to coming home after a successful final deployment with Mike, there is no lack of lessons learned to be shared! This week, the guys speak on their recent experiences, but more so on what positive mindsets or lifestyle adjustments they’ve adopted and explain how they infused them into their daily lives. There are many flashy catch phrases such as “stay positive” or “just go with the flow!” that are used often, but lack the “how to” instruction manual. How annoying is that? Well we got you covered! We go in depth about the thought processes, the reality of combative emotions, and how to reaffirm yourself that what you are pursuing and how you are going about it may be out of the traditional norms of the world, but right in line with moral victory and success. Come check us out & send us a message or leave a review! Let us know how our discussions have helped you push back against the chaos in your life! Goals for 2024: -100 Ratings on Apple Podcasts -50 Written reviews on Apple Podcasts -500 followers on FB, IG & YouTube #PBC #PushingBackChaos #Podcast #HMG #HeroesMediaGrp #Veterans #goals #Transition #Military#Hobbies#Operationonceinalifetime #Adversity #StayPositive #Positivity #Struggle #Youcandothis #Priorities #leadership #Evolving Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 7 mins
  • PBC: 081 - Leadership- building and sustaining a Vision

    PBC: 081 - Leadership- building and sustaining a Vision
    Aug 30 2024
    If you are working on something exciting that you really care about, you don’t have to be pushed. The vision pulls you. - Steve Jobs The term “vision” is thrown around a lot in the context of organisations and leadership. What is meant by this umbrella term? How important is it? How can we create a compelling and effective vision? How can this vision be sustained in the inevitable difficult times that will come to all of us? Mike and Melon are continuing their exploration of leadership- as it occurs in military aviation and special forces, as well as in families, sporting teams and community groups. This week they define vision- the overarching north star or reason for the organisation’s existence. It shouldn’t just shape strategies, but also the values and principles of the team that guide the way there. How can we build a vision that motivates and draws us forward effectively? How can we get buy in from the people in the team? Your team contend that there has to be an open forum, where a consensus can be formed together, and that achievable goals can be set. The difficult task of sustaining the vision when the chips are down is also covered. The example of Churchill during WW2 is offered- constant communication and reinforcement that serves to maintain the long term effort through the short term hardship. Join the conversation and let us know your experiences. How have you seen this done well? What insights can you offer? Where could we take this conversation next? Please subscribe, like and leave us a review. Goals for 2024: -100 Ratings on Apple Podcasts -50 Written reviews on Apple Podcasts -500 followers on FB, IG & YouTube #PBC #PushingBackChaos #HMG #HeroesMediaGrp #Veterans #createvision #communicatevision #vision #create #sustain PushingBackChaos@gmail.com We’ve created a Link Tree with easy click links to all major podcast players: https://linktr.ee/pushingbackchaos?fbclid=PAAaZykcT6ZW50mWbcnrSm1BnZyAKkF-_v2chG9bjPWzkBowtb9fwuhtV_hyQ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 11 mins
  • PBC: Ep 80 - Seasons of Leadership

    PBC: Ep 80 - Seasons of Leadership
    Aug 15 2024
    It’s been said that in life, we go through seasons. Seasons of growth, relationships, wealth, development, etc. What about leadership? Are there periods of our lives where leadership evolves? When do roles and responsibilities change? What and when are they? How will we know? In this week’s episode, Mike and Melon comb through the seasons of leadership. Using personal experiences, they equate the seasons to those of the world: Spring, Summer, Autumn, and Winter. They break down each, describe their characteristics, and how they assimilate to your position, discuss the “flags” that happen for you to realize the change is taking place, and then the importance of accepting the evolving change that is required for growth and not be so committed to never letting go of that season. Although everyone’s timeline is different and unique, it is healthy to have a good reference to utilize when trying to identify your “purpose” as a leader as you move throughout your career and family. Have you experienced this? Have you ever wondered “Am I supposed to keep doing this or is there something else I should be doing?” Does this example resonate or help you? Let us know! **We will be sharing a seasonal graph to cover the points made in this episode** Goals for 2024: -100 Ratings on Apple Podcasts -50 Written reviews on Apple Podcasts -500 followers on FB, IG & YouTube #PBC #PushingBackChaos #Podcast #HMG #HeroesMediaGrp #Veterans #goals #Transition #Military#Hobbies#Operationonceinalifetime #Adversity #StayPositive #Positivity #Struggle #Youcandothis #Priorities #leadership #Evolving Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 17 mins
  • PBC: 079 - Unity in divisive times

    PBC: 079 - Unity in divisive times
    Jul 18 2024
    Mike has deployed and Melon is doing his own training ahead of joining the team instructing Australian military pilots- so life has been very busy for your hosts. Both men have been practicing what they preach around focusing on basics and the individual pursuit of professional mastery as an essential precursor to then generate professional impacts in their work teams. A listener question is asked about dealing with disappointments. The discussion covers how we can find lessons and move forward after facing hard times individually. The conversations moves to the shocking recent political violence- the attempted assassination of former President Trump. This is a hugely divided time, and the enemies of western liberal democracies will be cheering on and encouraging that division wherever they can. Your hosts address concrete and actionable ways to foster unity as an antidote to this time of division and rift. With the right thinking, we can find our strength together and move forward. Goals for 2024: -100 Ratings on Apple Podcasts -50 Written reviews on Apple Podcasts -500 followers on FB, IG & YouTube #PBC #PushingBackChaos #HMG #HeroesMediaGrp #Veterans #unity #antidote #together #military #teamwork PushingBackChaos@gmail.com We’ve created a Link Tree with easy click links to all major podcast players: https://linktr.ee/pushingbackchaos?fbclid=PAAaZykcT6ZW50mWbcnrSm1BnZyAKkF-_v2chG9bjPWzkBowtb9fwuhtV_hyQ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 4 mins
  • PBC: 078 - Feeding your Spirit

    PBC: 078 - Feeding your Spirit
    Jun 5 2024
    The spirit leads the heart, not the heart leading the spirit. This is a common battle for us all. A battle between mind, body and spirit. It can cause unhealthy thoughts, joy, heartbreak, gratefulness, or even physical expressions, such as fighting or hugging. In this weeks episode, Mike and Melon open up with a in-depth review of their own lives since the last episode. From moving across the world to recovering from physical injury, to developing a plan of action for the next chapter in life. They discuss what they feed their spirit, the emotions they feel consistently, and the actions that result on their path to achieving their goals. What matters most is what we feed our spirit throughout our trials and developments. The spirit leads the heart: -> The heart feels the emotion: -> The emotions lead to action/will: The question is, “What are you feeding your spirit?” It may be why you feel the way you do, or define the actions you are taking. What do you think about this battle? How has it hurt you at times? How has it helped you succeed at times? Goals for 2024: -100 Ratings on Apple Podcasts -50 Written reviews on Apple Podcasts -500 followers on FB, IG & YouTube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    58 mins
  • PBC: 077 - Actionable pathways for Change

    PBC: 077 - Actionable pathways for Change
    May 2 2024
    “If you do not change direction, you may end up where you are heading.” - Lao Tzu “Your life does not get better by chance. It gets better by change.” - Jim Rohn Change often has a bad reputation. We fear the unknown, and change carries some aspect of the unknown. But if we don’t change, we cannot adapt ourselves to a changing world- we will remain static and stuck. Both your hosts are in the midst of major life upheavals and changes. Join them as they discuss strategies to both improve the motivation to act when change is necessary, and frameworks that they have used in both military and personal settings. They both have extensive experience with implementing successful change processes, and with teaching them to pilots and Special Forces operators. A true test of an effective process is one that can be used with professional military and aviation colleagues, and work just as effectively with your family. You will hear examples of how to build motivation to take the first step, and they will cover COL John Boyd’s OODA Loop, and the alternate CSIM models. OODA Loop: Observe Orentiate Decide Act CSIM: Current State Solutions Implementation Manage Goals for 2024: -100 Ratings on Apple Podcasts -50 Written reviews on Apple Podcasts -500 followers on FB, IG & YouTube #PBC #PushingBackChaos #HMG #HeroesMediaGrp #Veterans #change #OODA #CSIM #adapt #motivate PushingBackChaos@gmail.com We’ve created a Link Tree with easy click links to all major podcast players: https://linktr.ee/pushingbackchaos?fbclid=PAAaZykcT6ZW50mWbcnrSm1BnZyAKkF-_v2chG9bjPWzkBowtb9fwuhtV_hyQ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 1 min
  • PBC: 076 - Air Cover and “Overwatch” w/ SGT Allen Weddington Jr.

    PBC: 076 - Air Cover and “Overwatch” w/ SGT Allen Weddington Jr.
    Apr 25 2024
    This week, Mike welcomes a surprise guest., SGT Allen Weddington. A friend and teammate who he hasn't seen since his Afghanistan employment in 2012! In this episode, you’ll hear some shared stories from their time together in Afghanistan. Conversations about engagements, creating a family environment, to losing teammates in combat. The main focus of this discussion is what happens after it’s all over. What is our purpose? What is our identity? What do we do now? How do I deal with the wounds that no one can see? Allen shares everything. The struggles, the confusion, the doubt, the thoughts of self-harm, but also the resurrection of his new life and purpose. A truly heartfelt story of overcoming our fears and rebuilding a better life that we could have never imagined. You do not want to miss this episode!! If this resonates with you, or you have an interest in equestrian work or therapy, please feel free to reach out to Allen through us, or visit Old Glory Clydesdales on Facebook!! NEW Goals for 2024: -50 Ratings on Apple Podcasts -25 Written reviews on Apple Podcasts -300 followers on FB, IG, and YouTube! #PBC #PushingBackChaos #Podcast #HMG #HeroesMediaGrp #Veterans #goals #Transition #Military#Hobbies#Operationonceinalifetime #Adversity #StayPositive #Positivity #Struggle #Youcandothis #Priorities #militarytransition #Evolving Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 16 mins