28 episodes

A conversational podcast about everything you need to succeed. Join me every Wednesday as I sit down with some of my best friends, my most cherished mentors, and some of the brightest minds I know, as they share the tools, tricks, outlooks, and mindsets they have found to become the very best versions of themselves.

We dive deep into relationships; therapy; self-defense; workouts; life hacks for happiness; tips for starting a new business; and everything in between so that we can all learn the secrets to living our very best lives.

Coursen’s Corner Spencer Coursen

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A conversational podcast about everything you need to succeed. Join me every Wednesday as I sit down with some of my best friends, my most cherished mentors, and some of the brightest minds I know, as they share the tools, tricks, outlooks, and mindsets they have found to become the very best versions of themselves.

We dive deep into relationships; therapy; self-defense; workouts; life hacks for happiness; tips for starting a new business; and everything in between so that we can all learn the secrets to living our very best lives.

    #27 – Charlotte Warren – “Welcome To The Peasant Party”

    #27 – Charlotte Warren – “Welcome To The Peasant Party”

    GUEST – Charlotte Warren 



    ABOUT CHARLOTTE –  Charlotte is a marketing executive and host of the Peasant Party Podcast where she and her guests explore the ever-changing landscape in modern dating and relationships.



    TOPICS – TikTok vs reality; emotional bumper cars; people’s inability to communicate their needs; the truth about ghosting; avoidance as a trauma response; the improper use of therapy-specific language on social media; the origin of the peasant party podcast; “just talking” vs “we’re dating” vs “being in a relationship”; the ridiculousness of dating advice buzz-words; the early days of dating apps; online scams to watch out for; “crop-dusting” on dating apps; pros/cons of dating apps; framing and managing expectations; no-ring/no-bring wedding invitations; covert contracts; “spare tire theory;” sunken-costs in relationships; why dating-coach buzzwords are bullshit; what professional matchmakers and casting directors have in common; 5 Questions; and so much more. 



    FOLLOW CHARLOTTE –

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/charty805/ 

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/charlottewarren1/ 



    WELCOME TO THE PEASANT PARTY 

    Merch: https://www.bonfire.com/store/the-peasant-party/ 

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/welcometothepeasantparty/ 

    TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@welcometothepeasantparty 

    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLwGdE-Lr4A4lAvexBieQbZmqEk0Zs3RV2

    X: https://x.com/thepeasantparty 



    FOLLOW SPENCER COURSEN 

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/s.coursen/ 

    Website: www.SpencerCoursen.com  

    Book: TheSafetyTrap.com 

    Brand: Ronin6.com  

    Business: CoursenSecurityGroup.com



    SHOW NOTES

    This AI Instagram Model Makes $10,000/month: https://www.entrepreneur.com/business-news/this-ai-fitness-model-makes-11000-a-month/465975



    SPECIAL THANKS TO

    Staccato Ranch:  https://staccatoranch.com/ 

    SunLife Organics: https://sunlifeorganics.com/ 

    No Fallen Heroes: https://nofallenheroesfoundation.org/

    Heroic Path To Light: https://www.heroicpathtolight.org/

    Illuminating Heroes:  https://www.theilluminating.co/illuminating-heroes 



    WATCH & SHARE

    Do You Have 8 Minutes?: https://www.instagram.com/p/C6m5zDQL3e8/ 



    RECORDING STUDIO

    Podcast Recorded Studio: Record ATX 

    https://www.recordatx.com/ 

     

    THEME MUSIC

    "Underground Moments" by Cushy

    https://www.epidemicsound.com/artists/cushy/  

     

    PODCAST AND VIDEO PRODUCTION

    Ronin6 Media



    GUEST SUBMISSIONS

    sgc@CoursenEnterprises.com

    • 1 hr 3 min
    #26 – Ashley Loftus – “Wonders & Worries”

    #26 – Ashley Loftus – “Wonders & Worries”

    GUEST – Ashley Loftus



    TOPICS – Skiing accidents; protecting children; social media algorithms; her husband’s cancer diagnosis; wonders & worries; becoming a trusted source of information for your children; sporting clays for charity; staccato ranch; how to support wonders & worries; the value of faith; the man and the flood; letting go of what no longer serves you; PTSD; CBT; veterans helping veterans; pillars of strengths in relationships; tips for making your marriage stronger; masculine vs feminine dynamics; covert contracts; the recalibration of trauma; the power of tribe; 5 Questions; and so much more. 



    ABOUT ASHLEY – Ashley wears lots of hats as a busy wife and mom, marketing consultant, and real estate investor. For years she had a more traditional career in marketing and advertising spending time on both the client and agency side. She worked with a variety of brands ranging from American Airlines to Pizza Hut wrapping up with long stints in marketing leadership roles at financial services companies USAA and NFP. 

    After her husband’s recent battle with throat cancer, Ashley is focused on living in the moment, not sweating the small stuff, finding the silver lining, and all of the other cliches that crystalized for her in the last 6 months. She is especially excited to support Wonders & Worries which provided counseling support for her son during her husband’s treatment.



    FOLLOW ASHLEY –

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ashcopatx/ 

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashleycoploftus/ 





    WONDERS & WORRIES – 

    Website: https://wondersandworries.org/ 

    Support: https://wondersandworries.org/support-us/

    The No Worries Classic Sporting Clay Shoot, (October 11th 2024): 

    https://wondersandworries.org/support-us/events/central-texas/no-worries-classic/



    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wondersnworries/

    Facbook: https://www.facebook.com/WondersnWorries/ 

    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/WondersandWorries/videos 

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/wonders-&-worries/





    FOLLOW SPENCER COURSEN 

    Spencer’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/s.coursen/ 

    Spencer’s Website: www.SpencerCoursen.com  

    Spencer’s Book: TheSafetyTrap.com 

    Spencer’s Brand: Ronin6.com  

    Spencer’s Company: CoursenSecurityGroup.com



    SHOW NOTES

    The Social Dilemma: https://www.thesocialdilemma.com/ 



    Facebook Knows You Better Than Your Spouse: https://www.digitalspotlight.com.au/facebook-knows-you-more-than-spouse/#:~:text=Studies%20have%20shown%20that%20they,it%20collects%20from%20its%20users 



    The One and Only Hotel: https://www.oneandonlyresorts.com/ 



    The No Worries Classic Sporting Clay Shoot, (October 11th 2024): 

    https://wondersandworries.org/support-us/events/central-texas/no-worries-classic/ 



    Staccato Ranch:  https://staccatoranch.com/ 



    No Fallen Heroes: https://nofallenheroesfoundation.org/



    Heroic Path To Light: https://www.heroicpathtolight.org/



    Illuminating Heroes:  https://www.theilluminating.co/illuminating-heroes 



    The Three Plus One Relationship Rule: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/EF3D_K8NSLE 



    Codie Sanchez’s Four Steps To UnF*ck Your Relationship: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YVBkAr9WDEc 



    Tribe by Sebastian Junger: https://www.sebastianjunger.com/tribe-by-sebastian-junger 



    Do You Have 8 Minutes?: https://www.instagram.com/p/C6m5zDQL3e8/ 



    RECORDING STUDIO

    Podcast Recorded Studio: Record ATX 

    https://www.recordatx.com/ 

     

    THEME MUSIC

    "Underground Moments" by Cushy

    https://www.epidemicsound.com/artists/cushy/  

     

    PODCAST AND VIDEO PRODUCTION

    Ronin6 Media



    GUEST SUBMISSIONS

    sgc@CoursenEnterprises.com

    • 1 hr 30 min
    #25 – Wes Whitlock – “Stay Forward”

    #25 – Wes Whitlock – “Stay Forward”

    GUEST – Wes Whitlock

    TOPICS – Pros and cons of being a public figure on social media; how the protection game has evolved; transitioning from overt overseas high-threat protective services to covert domestic executive protection teams; adapting to your environment; situational awareness vs paranoia; finding a purpose in the Marines; becoming a Marine Security Guard; enrolling in college later in life;  getting recruited into contract work; the early years of the wars; Albuquerque vs Austin; joining the Dell team; building Rogue American; the birth of Invader Coffee; learning to take care of your health; working with Dr. Gabrielle Lyon; employing the “mission: impossible” framework; working with your friends; champagne problems; and so much more.  

    ABOUT WES – Veteran. Protector. Father. Entrepreneur.
    Wes Whitlock has a biography that is as extensive and diverse as his business. After a dynamic career operating as a protector in high-threat environments overseas Wes returned to the USA to be part of the executive protection team for an internationally recognized CEO. Several years later, Wes felt called to embark on his own entrepreneurial journey. In 2011, he founded Rouge American Apparel in Austin Texas – where he now resides, operates his three businesses, and maintains both a storefront and gym (free to all military, LEO, and veterans). Wes is also the host of  his own podcast, "Going Rogue with Wes Whitlock.”

    FOLLOW WES –
    Website: https://www.weswhitlock.com/ 
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wes_whitlock/?hl=en 
    Invader Coffee: https://www.invadercoffee.com/ 
    Rogue American: https://rogueamerican.com/ 
    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wes-whitlock-2930a654/ 
    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsGHJ5W7CVXqlct1PT3lfaA 
    Going Rogue Podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wes-whitlock?fbclid=IwAR3kFAeskcdKYbxyo691EOAxdWpjYw0Lb0rZqOHparDo9PDORVq3up-76nY 

    FOLLOW SPENCER COURSEN 
    Spencer’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/s.coursen/ 
    Spencer’s Website: www.SpencerCoursen.com  
    Spencer’s Book: TheSafetyTrap.com 
    Spencer’s Brand: Ronin6.com  
    Spencer’s Company: CoursenSecurityGroup.com

    SHOW NOTES
    Warhorse One (the movie): https://www.amazon.com/Warhorse-One-Johnny-Strong/dp/B0BXD9YN9Y 
    FORGED: https://www.forged.com/
    The Frog and The Bull: https://thebullpizzaco.com/ 
    Dr. Gabrielle Lyon: https://www.instagram.com/drgabriellelyon/ 
    Forever Strong: https://amzn.to/3VoL9C9 
    SunLife Organics: https://sunlifeorganics.com/ 
    Pat McNamara: https://www.instagram.com/tmacsinc/ 
    Staccato Ranch: https://staccatoranch.com/ 
    The Safety Trap: https://amzn.to/3KsgRbx 
    The Capital Gazette Murders: https://www.capitalgazette.com/2021/09/28/capital-gazette-gunman-sentenced-to-five-life-terms-without-parole-for-killing-five-in-newsroom-shooting/ 

    Do You Have 8 Minutes?: https://www.instagram.com/p/C6m5zDQL3e8/ 

    RECORDING STUDIO
    Podcast Recorded Studio: Record ATX 
    https://www.recordatx.com/ 
     
    THEME MUSIC
    "Underground Moments" by Cushy
    https://www.epidemicsound.com/artists/cushy/  
     
    PODCAST AND VIDEO PRODUCTION
    Ronin6 Media

    GUEST SUBMISSIONS
    sgc@CoursenEnterprises.com

    • 1 hr 29 min
    #24 – Elise Avellan – “Experiencing The Felt Sense”

    #24 – Elise Avellan – “Experiencing The Felt Sense”

    GUEST – Elise Avellan



    TOPICS – The power of healing; experiencing the felt sense; equine therapy;  cosmic appointments; a father’s love for his daughters; cultural anxiety; external validation vs personal fulfillment; the “helping hand” campaign; the masculine vs feminine framework; understanding value and purpose; learning to self-heal;  Alex Hormozi’s “red card” anecdote on integrating change; hard truths from close friends; performing under pressure; naming feelings; ego as the enemy; and so much more. 



    ABOUT ELISE –

    Born in Caracas, Venezuela, Elis Avellan is a former Hollywood Actress turned wellness entrepreneur and Relationship and Nervous System Regulation Coach who has dedicated her life to helping others deepen their understanding of the human heart, and how tracking one's nervous system is the greatest path to deeper intimacy with oneself and others.

    Learning from the best coaches, teachers, relationship counselors, and movement experts, she crafted a deep understanding of the body and human condition.  

    Elis is passionate about sharing her knowledge and empowering others to explore their truths through her global retreats, speaking engagements, and 1:1 coaching sessions.



    FOLLOW ELISE –

    Website: https://www.elisavellan.com/ 

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elis.avellan/ 

    Deep Rest Course: https://www.rediscoveringrest.com/join 

     

    FOLLOW SPENCER COURSEN 

    Spencer’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/s.coursen/ 

    Spencer’s Website: www.SpencerCoursen.com  

    Spencer’s Book: TheSafetyTrap.com 

    Spencer’s Brand: Ronin6.com  

    Spencer’s Company: CoursenSecurityGroup.com

    SHOW NOTES

    Alex Hormuz “red card” quote: https://youtu.be/2GbaHyw76pI?feature=shared 



    Full Hormozi interview with Chris Williamson: https://youtu.be/M4PzOjM5BJQ?feature=shared 





    RECORDING STUDIO

    Podcast Recorded Studio: Record ATX 

    https://www.recordatx.com/ 

     

    THEME MUSIC

    "Underground Moments" by Cushy

    https://www.epidemicsound.com/artists/cushy/  

     

    PODCAST AND VIDEO PRODUCTION

    Ronin6 Media



    GUEST SUBMISSIONS

    sgc@CoursenEnterprises.com

    • 1 hr 21 min
    #23 – Charles Randolph – “The Emerging Artificial Intelligence Threat Vector.”

    #23 – Charles Randolph – “The Emerging Artificial Intelligence Threat Vector.”

    GUEST – Charles Randolph



    TOPICS – professional problem solving; asymmetric threats; critical thinking; red teams; the reality and effectiveness of surveillance teams; first responders vs first preventers; what makes a good CISO;  the OODA loop; the tyranny of urgency; anticipating the needs of others; making clear and decisive decisions; framing and managing expectations; focus, action, and results; how ONTIC helps its clients through threat-informed, intelligence-driven, operations-led technology; Ketone IQ; pursuing pursuers;  the emerging artificial intelligence threat vector; TikTok as a national security concern, election security; and so much more. 



    ABOUT CHUCK –

    Charles “Chuck” Randolph is the Chief Security Officer at ONTIC, the leading provider of protective intelligence software that helps organizations proactively identify and address emerging threats. With over 30 years of experience in the security industry and the military, he is an established thought leader and subject matter expert in the best practices to mitigate the dynamic and emerging risk landscape impacting people, assets, and reputations.



    FOLLOW CHUCK –

    Chuck’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chuckrandolphofficial/ 

    Chuck’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chuckrandolph/ 

    Chuck’s Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/5nG1BZUhmqa3DkdZgXn5rm 

     

    FOLLOW SPENCER COURSEN 

    Spencer’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/s.coursen/ 

    Spencer’s Website: www.SpencerCoursen.com  

    Spencer’s Book: TheSafetyTrap.com 

    Spencer’s Brand: Ronin6.com  

    Spencer’s Company: CoursenSecurityGroup.com



    SHOW NOTES

    ONTIC: https://ontic.co/ 

    International Protective Security Board: https://ipsboard.org/ 

    Upstream, by Dan Heath: https://a.co/d/euyYKCx 

    JOCKO Podcast: https://jockopodcast.com/ 

    Keton IQ: https://ketone.com/ 



    RECORDING STUDIO

    Podcast Recorded Studio: Record ATX 

    https://www.recordatx.com/ 

     

    THEME MUSIC

    "Underground Moments" by Cushy

    https://www.epidemicsound.com/artists/cushy/  

     

    PODCAST AND VIDEO PRODUCTION

    Ronin6 Media



    GUEST SUBMISSIONS

    sgc@CoursenEnterprises.com

    • 1 hr 24 min
    #22 – Genevieve McGreevy – “How To Create Order Out Of Chaos”

    #22 – Genevieve McGreevy – “How To Create Order Out Of Chaos”

    GUEST – Genevieve McGreevy



    TOPICS – Vacation expectation; Bali on a bucket list; force majeure clauses; financial literacy; social capital and economic mobility; the complexity of today’s phenomenal women; going farther together in partnership; moving from Santa Barbara to D.C. for grad school; understanding the value of internships; networking; finding beauty in the messy moments; covert contracts; the co-existing masculine and feminine dynamic; going from good to great; boogey boarding; and so much more. 



    ABOUT GENEVIEVE –

    Genevieve McGreevy is a business strategy consultant in Austin, Texas.  With nearly two decades of experience, she excels in devising and executing strategic initiatives and events to drive business results and deepen business relationships across diverse sectors, including technology, hospitality, non-profits, and more.  She holds an MBA and a Certificate in Business Analytics from George Washington University and is a certified Project Management Professional (PMP).

    Beyond the boardroom, Genevieve is passionate about real estate investing and is currently involved in several development projects in Austin.  She’s an avid traveler and an ardent fitness enthusiast who can often be found wake surfing on Lake Austin or spending time with her partner, Justin.



    FOLLOW GENEVIEVE –

    Genevieve’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/genmcg/ 

    Genevieve’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/genevievemcgreevy/ 

     

    FOLLOW SPENCER COURSEN 

    Spencer’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/s.coursen/ 

    Spencer’s Website: www.SpencerCoursen.com  

    Spencer’s Book: TheSafetyTrap.com 

    Spencer’s Brand: Ronin6.com  

    Spencer’s Company: CoursenSecurityGroup.com



    SHOW NOTES

    Codie Sanchez – Contrarian Newsletter: https://www.codiesanchez.com/#intro 



    Industrial Revolution & American Education: https://montessorium.com/blog/industrial-revolution-and-american-education 



    Rich Dad Poor Dad, by Robert T. Kiyosaki: https://a.co/d/2urJl6v 



    Having Wealthy Friends in Childhood Can Boost Your Income In The Future: https://www.sciencealert.com/having-rich-friends-when-you-re-young-increases-your-income-later-in-life 



    RECORDING STUDIO

    Podcast Recorded Studio: Record ATX 

    https://www.recordatx.com/ 

     

    THEME MUSIC

    "Underground Moments" by Cushy

    https://www.epidemicsound.com/artists/cushy/  

     

    PODCAST AND VIDEO PRODUCTION

    Ronin6 Media



    GUEST SUBMISSIONS

    sgc@CoursenEnterprises.com

    • 1 hr 11 min

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