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𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗱𝘆 𝗚𝗶𝗯𝗯𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝘄... 🏆❤🔥 𝗦𝗣𝗘𝗖𝗜𝗔𝗟 𝗚𝗨𝗘𝗦𝗧: 𝗗𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗮𝗻 𝗣𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗲𝗿 "𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗡𝗼𝘁 𝗧𝗼 𝗗𝗶𝗲 𝗚𝘂𝘆"
Damian Porter is a former New Zealand SAS Commando in D Squadron and a former Australian Police Officer who teaches Special Forces Combatives and Street Wise Self Defence to Mums, Dads, Teens, Elderly, Elite fighters and Government Agencies, and all those in-between!
Also known as the "How Not to Die Guy", he pulls from his vast knowledge and experience in the field after 23 years and pays it forward to help others keep safe - he teaches everyday people how to appropriately look after and protect themselves from everyday threats.
Damian teaches how to upgrade and downgrade responses depending on the situation and how this boils down to proper training and exposure to danger in a SAFE and FRIENDLY learning environment.
Since bad guys don't play by the rules, Damian stresses the need to either walk away from a fight or protect yourself immediately and eliminate the threat. The key is situational awareness and it is this skill that he passes on to others.
His passion is “ Stopping the bad guys from doing bad things- to GOOD people”... He has a life of service to others and therein lies his passion.
Enjoy today's episode, legends!
GOLD ON TODAY'S show...🔥❤️
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🏆 Damian was born in Dunedin, New Zealand... he grew up in a family of high performers. And learned from a young age, watching and then training alongside his father, using their home-built gym equipment, the importance of pushing for more, resilience and discipline. 
🏆 Damian went onto become International Bodybuilding Champion at 17 years to 20 years, almost went to the world championships, but broke his ankle. 
🏆 Damian became a Personal Fitness Trainer with Les Mills, trained everyone from ballerinas to New Zealands International Rugby players.
🏆 Damian joined the Military part time... then full time contracting in East Timor in 2000 - 2001... That lit a fire in his belly...
🏆 In 2003 he joined the Royal New Zealand Infantry Regiment in Parmestan North...
🏆 2005 the opportunity came up for selection for Special Forces Unit, a new squadron the SAS had started, Counter Terrorist Tactical Assault Group. He served for several years.
🏆 Then moved to Australia and became a Police Officer in Western Australia, then joined the Fire Brigade. 
🏆 Along with the Fire Brigade... Damian runs his business... "How Not To Die Guy" teaching self-defence.
🏆 Damian talks about the lessons and experiences in life that taught him physical, emotional and mental resilience... And how that prepared him for Special Forces.
🏆 I ask Damian about his time in the Special Forces... and the people that supported him. 
🏆 We discuss post-traumatic growth...and self-reflection. 
🏆 And about the importance of discipline, enjoying the process and the steps you're taking while working on your goals...And the rollercoaster of accomplishing and not feeling like it's enough. 
🏆 Damian shares his challenges when transitioning into civilian life. The loss of identity and moving through that.
🏆 Damian talks about "flow state"... Doing dangerous things, helping others and creativity... and how it's helped him process things.
🏆 We talk about "bravery being a choice".
🏆 Damian has been teaching Self-Defence for 23 years from what he learned in Special Forces. Unarmed combat.. it was taught to WW2 Soldiers then developed into modern times taught to Special Forces Soldiers around the world. Delta operators, New Zealand SAS and New Zealand Army.    

𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗱𝘆 𝗚𝗶𝗯𝗯𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝘄... 🏆❤🔥 𝗦𝗣𝗘𝗖𝗜𝗔𝗟 𝗚𝗨𝗘𝗦𝗧: Shaun Sargent of Co-Founder of STAIT. 
With Shaun and Sam being absolutely awesome caring purpose-driven humans... STAIT has come on board as a sponsor of the "Mandy Gibbons Podcast Show - Resilience For Men"... and sponsoring my book "RESILIENT MAN - FIREPIT"... which will be released later this year.
Shaun and Sam, the Founders of Stait have been incredibly supportive both of my work with helping Men build resilient lives. 
In today's episode I chat with Shaun about his own resilience story... 
How his upbringing and life experiences instilled strength and values that have helped him get through challenges in business, relationships and personal growth.
STAIT, Shaun and Sam are strong supporters of Veterans, including the Veteran Games... We share more about that in today's podcast.
Approaching his 50s, and busy with a demanding corporate career, Shaun was aware that ageing might start to affect his performance day-to-day.
Whilst most people might consider this a normal part of the aging process, Shaun chose differently. Why give up on feeling and being your best just because you're getting older?
As a busy CEO, Shaun had always been determined to outperform himself each day. 
Having failed to find a product to support his health in the way he needed, it was his wife and co-founder Samantha "Sam" who suggested he should create something for himself. Which is exactly what he did.
Enjoy today's episode, legends!

GOLD ON TODAY'S show...🔥❤️
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🏆 Shaun shares his story of being born in the rural part of England, he was exposed to hard work by both his father and grand father. And was exposed to people doing epic shit from an early age. 
Shaun's Mum passed away when he was 17 years old... which changed his life from a happy family life... to this Dad struggling with not knowing how to grieve... which lead to issues with Shaun and his father... and Shaun leaving home. 
It shaped Shaun's life from an early age and that no-one was coming to save him.
🏆 Shaun went onto university... then became an accountant,  having his own practice. Got married and had children.  
🏆 Shaun talks about how he found life at the bottom of the bottle at the age of 35 years old, his marriage breaking down and him and his wife separated. 
🏆 The owner of a company that Shaun was working with asked him to attend a health event in the United States. Shaun met Sam in Vegas at an event, they became friends. And didn't catch up again until a bit later... which is a pretty epic story... 
🏆 I asked Shaun to share that story of what led him to getting together with Sam (Shaun and Sam have been married for 12 years now)... Mainly because I was curious as they're a super aligned and amazing couple. :)
🏆 Shaun and Sam started traveling for work together... You can watch or listen to the podcast for the rest of the details. 
🏆 Shaun shared how the universe gives you what you need, not what you want.
🏆 We talk about the inner strength and fortitude that Shaun and Sam have as individuals and together... Communication, their vision...
🏆 Shaun talks about relationships and if they nurture each person in the relationship... and is the unit stronger than the individuals.
🏆 I ask Shaun about his passion for health... he grew up with physically strong Men in his family...And spent years being around weights and gyms... 
🏆 When Shaun started playing American football, he attended old school bodybuilding gyms...and studied all the bodybuilding greats. He felt like he belonged there.
🏆 We discuss how STAIT came about... This is a fantastic story of how things fall into place at the exact right time. 
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𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗱𝘆 𝗚𝗶𝗯𝗯𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝘄... 🏆❤🔥 𝗦𝗣𝗘𝗖𝗜𝗔𝗟 𝗚𝗨𝗘𝗦𝗧: Barry Zworestine, Combat Medic, Psychologist, Author “Which Way Is Your Warrior Facing- an operational manual for current serving and veterans transitioning into civilian life”. 
Barry's a registered Psychologist with 20 years experience providing compassionate and relevant support to Australian Veterans and their families impacted by military service. 
As a Combat Veteran Barry uses his operational experience creating language, providing tools and insights to facilitate effective transitioning into civilian life. 
In 2022 Barry published his book “Which Way Is Your Warrior Facing - an operational manual for current serving and veterans transitioning into civilian life”. 
Barry's core vision is that no Veteran should have to come home to die.
Side note: I absolutely loved this episode... We covered a lot of ground...Whether you're currently serving, a Veteran, a family member, or in the field of supporting those who have served... I highly recommend you watch or listen to this episode. 
Barry's insights, experience and love for supporting his "brothers" is freaking beautiful. 

GOLD ON TODAY'S show...

🏆 Barry shares his story of being born and growing up in what was then called Southern Rhodesia. Playing a lot of sports, then went onto University, spent 4 years becoming a teacher and decided that wasn't for him.  
🏆 Barry was then called up in 1976 to the Rhodesian Army, at 23 years old, did an advanced medic course, and was transferred to his unit on the Mozambique border and was allocated to a group of three others, High Density Force Operations, flooding areas in 4 man sticks and patrolling from 7 to 14 days, in areas where terrorists walked from 30 to 300.  
🏆 On leaving the Army, Barry went back to University and became a Hearing and Speech Correctionist, working in that field. Then headed to Australia, working with Austistic children and travelling, learning about Australia and country life.
🏆 He left Australia, went to England, worked for a mountain bike company... Went to Israel, started and built from the ground up the British Council English Language Center, with 5 other people. Where Barry started doing Marathons and cycling through the desert on his mountain bike.
🏆 Barry left and then went onto to study Psychology, completed a 2 year Masters, and internship. And got into Ultra Marathons.
🏆 In 2000 Barry came back to Australia. Started a private practice, and was contracted to work with Veterans. And has been working with Veterans for 20 years. And learning from them.
And learnt that there was so much wisdom in the territory of Veterans that wasn't being drawn on in the healing of Veterans.  
🏆 Barry developed a way of talking to Veterans, that's based on operational territory, supporting them as they're transitioning into different situations in life, empowering them so they have these skill sets. 
🏆 In the military they say "never leave anyone behind"... Barry helps Veterans not to leave themselves behind. Go back get yourself, bring back the positive qualities and heal the wounds, then combine the positive qualities with the civilian. 
🏆 We talk about Barry's incredible book: “Which Way Is Your Warrior Facing- an operational manual for current serving and veterans transitioning into civilian life”. The book invites you to go on a journey to both operationalise your territory, define your map and orientate your compass as you learn to transition into civilian life. 
And embodies the core lesson that all change requires the ability to become comfortable in the face of discomfort, and help guide you forward as you bridge towards a stronger sense of identity and purpose as well as form a stron

𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗱𝘆 𝗚𝗶𝗯𝗯𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝘄... 🏆❤🔥 𝗦𝗣𝗘𝗖𝗜𝗔𝗟 𝗚𝗨𝗘𝗦𝗧: Marnie Cooper, Founder of The Upspring, A Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner and Nationally Accredited Mediator. 
Marnie and I met on LinkedIn and had an incredible conversation about the challenges that Men experience during separation. I loved Marnie's approach to supporting men and women throughout separation to achieve the best possible outcomes for their children. And invited Marnie onto the show. 
Observer of many separations, and as a parent who has gone through separation herself, Marnie understands the emotional toll and stress that comes with separating...and is highly skilled at helping parents navigate separation with courage and confidence so they can come out the other side with the energy and new skills to build a future for themselves and their children.
GOLD ON TODAY'S show...

🏆 We talk about how people need to be given understanding, that they're simply human, going through a challenging time. 
🏆 How emotions can impact communication and be misread, when people are feeling afraid and confused about what's ahead of them. The fear can come across from hysteria through to anger and shutting down. 
🏆 How separation can affect your identity...everything that you thought your future was going to be... is now "gone"... and you're afraid of the unknown.
🏆 The importance of preparing well... People cope better emotionally if they know what the process is. Know what's expected of them... what the issues and outcomes are.
🏆 Marnie talks about negotiating openly, with honesty, transparency and integrity. Giving a rationale for what they're asking, and communicating with more clarity.
🏆 Marnie shares how she spends preparation time with both parties, she's impartial as a mediator. 
🏆 How couples separating can often want the same thing, but are each coming at it from a different perspective. Especially for their children. Why it's so important to have good communication... and support around feeling the guilt around separating.
🏆 We talk about when a man has been the protector, the financial provider for so long, and has built his life around his wife and family...when that is longer there, the struggles he experiences. And when his former partner moves on... and the feeling of being "replaced" by someone else.  
🏆 We talk about the impact it has on children and fathers staying strong with their connection with their children. Even if their ex is trying to drag the kids into it.
🏆 The importance of focusing on what's best for your kids... And setting examples for your children, leading by example, for your sons and daughters... To help break the cycle for the next generation. 
🏆 The benefits of getting into mediation early. And creating a separation or divorce team. For healthy conversations and for a better future for yourselves and your children. And bringing more peace and joy to your children's life.
🏆 Surrounding yourself with friends and people that are supportive of you and that aren't going to fuel your fears with their negativity. 
🏆 The Resilience that Marnie experiences within herself and in her work as a mediator and also the resilience and courage in her clients... How much she values that in them... and creating a safe place for them. 
❤ You can connect with Marnie here...
https://theupspring.com.au
https://www.facebook.com/marniecoopertheupspring
https://www.instagram.com/theupspring/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-upspring/

Mandy "Resilience Mastery" Gibbons 
Resilience And AntiFragile Coach For Men
http://mandygibbons.com/
#resilience #resilienceformen #mandygibbons #marniecooper #marriageseperation #theupspring #separationmediator #podcast

𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗱𝘆 𝗚𝗶𝗯𝗯𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝘄... 🏆❤🔥 𝗦𝗣𝗘𝗖𝗜𝗔𝗟 𝗚𝗨𝗘𝗦𝗧: Tony Knight - The Dog Listener is internationally renowned for both his incredible transformational work with Dogs and their Owners ... And as a Comedian with his "Mad Dogs & An Englishman" tour! ...Buckle up for some laughs 🤣 and some fantastic resilience insights!  
Since 1999, Tony has helped thousands of dog owners all over the world solve problem dog behaviour with simple techniques that use no force, pain, domination, drugs or gadgets. He has also trained other people from over 30 countries to become "Dog Listeners". Tony's skills have been featured on TV in several countries and he is a regular radio guest all over the world (even in French!)
🏆 We discuss Tony's own personal resilience story and insights both as a Dog Listener, as an entrepreneur in business...And as a comedian. 
🏆 How Tony got started in Dog Listening in 1999 helping his Mother build and succeed in Dog Listening, through to facing adversity... The valuable lessons he's learned and how that led him on a new path, to further success in so many areas of his life. Including traveling the world helping dog owners and their dogs in English and French, working on TV... Along with his book "Think Like A Dog". 
🏆 Tony shares the fundamentals behind understanding your dog and resolving behaviour issues in a way that actually makes sense to the dog and brings more fun to your and your dog's life. Canines have understood each other for thousands of years; Dog Listening is the way for humans to tap into that understanding and use it to make sometimes dramatic improvements in a very short time. And how it changes people's quality of life and connection with their dogs and shows you how your dog thinks.
🏆 How Tony includes human psychology in his Dog Listeners course... Because we often base our identities around our dogs and their behaviour.
🏆 We talk about the resilience that's built as a comedian...how it's one of the most extreme art forms.. how Tony got started in comedy and how he combines his ability to help humans to have the best possible relationship with their dogs... and their connection with dogs... into his comedy shows.   
🏆 Tony speaks about how when you're on a new or different path that... and the impact of self-acceptance and knowing that you're simply starting out... and to just keep going... not to get stuck in other people's perceptions or people pleasing. He shares examples and stories of that from his own life.
🏆 The power of becoming more comfortable with rejection and how you can allow that to build resilience and strength.
🏆 How Tony's Dad and Mum separating when he was a kid impacted him to step up early as the "man" of the house. And to do everything he could to help protect his Mum and Sister and help them succeed... and the adversity he faced around that in his 30's.
🏆 How an incredible story and case study of a dog with the worst separation anxiety that Tony had ever seen, led to him meeting his amazing partner of 12 years "Hayley"!
🏆 How letting go of control in business and life, when challenges arise, has led to the most fantastic opportunities for himself and Hayley.
🏆 The importance of raising people up, while also taking responsibility for yourself and how you feel, think, and behave.
Quote from Tony...
"Dogs don't worry about the past or the future, they live in the present, that's something we can learn from dogs"

❤ You can connect with Tony here...
https://www.facebook.com/TonyKnightDogListener
https://tonyknightdoglistener.com/
https://www.instagram.com/tonydogzknight/
Tony's Ebook "Think Like A Dog":
https://tonyknightdoglistener.com/b/58od
❤ Thank you again, Tony.. Loved catching up with yourself an

🏆 Dad of 3 amazing children, awesome husband... renowned Author, Founder and CEO of Circle Leadership. We dig deeper with Dave into his own amazing personal, and business evolution in resilience and overcoming adversity that a lot of men will resonate with... Both in business and relationships.
🏆 Family is what Dave is most proud of, his relationships with his wife and children. Dave shares how the breakup of his previous marriage transformed his and his children's life... 
🏆...Leading to new opportunities in his business and purpose... While moving through challenges as a business owner and single father... and meeting his amazing wife Tova.
🏆 Dave shares incredible insights and GOLD nuggets into what it takes to powerfully thrive in business, as the leader of a company, as a father (including communication with his kids), as a husband and within himself... And how he creates his own evolution theme, so he continues to mightily lead by example.
Along with being fluent in speaking "dad jokes"... LOL... You'll love Dave's humour...😁
🏆 Dave's an award-winning coach, facilitator and sales leader. And has worked with some of the most amazing leaders, none of which most people will ever know, unless you've worked with them personally.
🏆 Dave has been in the field of personal and organizational leadership for 25 years, having lived and worked in three different countries... 
🏆 Dave founded Circle Leadership 5 years ago. Helping leaders to evolve themselves and their businesses to stay relevant. And has had an incredible impact on the exponential growth and evolution of the companies and businesses he works with.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JO_vAKPmtdY

❤ You can connect with Dave here...
https://www.linkedin.com/in/prophetforpurpose/
https://www.facebook.com/daveclareofficial
https://www.instagram.com/prophetforpurpose
https://www.youtube.com/user/prophetforpurpose
https://www.daveclare.com/
❤Thank you again, Dave... Loved catching up with you again!
Mandy "Resilience Mastery" Gibbons 
Resilience And AntiFragile Coach For Men
http://mandygibbons.com/
#resilience #resilienceformen #mandygibbons #daveclare #circleleadership