Change Catalyst Podcast

Hosted by: TJ Webb
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This podcast ain’t for the weak or the fake. Hosted by TJ Webb, The Change Catalyst is where you’ll hear wild-ass stories of real adversity, from real people who’ve been through hell and came out the other side swinging. We’re talking everyday legends — not celebrities, not influencers — real f***ing people who’ve battled life, taken hits most couldn’t survive, and still chose to change everything.No fluff. No fake positivity. Just unfiltered conversations about pain, rock bottoms, hard choices, and the kind of grit it takes to turn your life around when most people would just tap out.If y

  1. EP 038 Sheriff Mike Lewis: Inside The War on Drugs

    5d ago

    EP 038 Sheriff Mike Lewis: Inside The War on Drugs

    From the highways of Maryland to the frontlines of the global drug war—this is a conversation you don’t want to miss.In this episode, I sit down with former Maryland State Trooper and now Sheriff Mike Lewis of Wicomico County, Maryland. With decades of experience in law enforcement, Sheriff Lewis has been deeply involved in drug interdiction efforts, taking down traffickers and disrupting the flow of narcotics moving through our country.We dive into the world of cartel operations, drug smuggling tactics, and what really happens during high-level interdiction stops. Sheriff Lewis also shares his firsthand experience attending the El Chapo trial, along with his travels to places like Mexico and Colombia, where he worked alongside others in the fight against international drug trafficking.This episode pulls back the curtain on the war on drugs—from local roads to global battlefields—and the men on the frontlines fighting it every day.Please visit our website to get more information: ChangeCatalystPodcast.comSocial Links:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/changecatalyst_podcast✅About The Change Catalyst Podcast:This podcast ain’t for the weak or the fake. Hosted by TJ Webb, The Change Catalyst is where you’ll hear wild-ass stories of real adversity, from real people who’ve been through hell and came out the other side swinging. We’re talking everyday legends ,not celebrities, not influencers , real f***ing people who’ve battled life, taken hits most couldn’t survive, and still chose to change everything.No fluff. No fake positivity. Just unfiltered conversations about pain, rock bottoms, hard choices, and the kind of grit it takes to turn your life around when most people would just tap out.If you're tired of surface-level “motivation” and want to hear what it actually takes to evolve, level up, and change, this is your spot.You want inspiration? Earn it.This is The Change Catalyst. Let’s get to work.For Business inquiries, please use the contact information below:📩 Email: Intel@TheTjWebb.com

    1h 58m
  2. EP 037 Rich Kelley:13 Years Airborne: War, Chaos, and Survival

    May 25

    EP 037 Rich Kelley:13 Years Airborne: War, Chaos, and Survival

    Today’s guest spent 13 years in the United States Army with the 82nd Airborne Division, deploying multiple times to Iraq and Afghanistan, and responding to major disasters like Haiti and Hurricane Katrina.He’s lived through combat, chaos, and one of the most deadly threats on the battlefield an IED blast that he survived.This isn’t a highlight reel.This is what war really looks like—and what it takes to come back from it.Please visit our website to get more information: ChangeCatalystPodcast.comSocial Links:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/changecatalyst_podcast✅About The Change Catalyst Podcast:This podcast ain’t for the weak or the fake. Hosted by TJ Webb, The Change Catalyst is where you’ll hear wild-ass stories of real adversity, from real people who’ve been through hell and came out the other side swinging. We’re talking everyday legends ,not celebrities, not influencers , real f***ing people who’ve battled life, taken hits most couldn’t survive, and still chose to change everything.No fluff. No fake positivity. Just unfiltered conversations about pain, rock bottoms, hard choices, and the kind of grit it takes to turn your life around when most people would just tap out.If you're tired of surface-level “motivation” and want to hear what it actually takes to evolve, level up, and change, this is your spot.You want inspiration? Earn it.This is The Change Catalyst. Let’s get to work.For Business inquiries, please use the contact information below:📩 Email: Intel@TheTjWebb.comEpisode SponsorsTheatre Protectives @TheatreProtectives  Lifemed Institute @lifemedinstitute ​

    1h 41m
  3. EP 036 Keith Shibley: Alcohol, Opiates, and The Badge "A Cops Story"

    May 18

    EP 036 Keith Shibley: Alcohol, Opiates, and The Badge "A Cops Story"

    Keith Shibley has spent over two decades in law enforcement—working patrol, investigations, the FBI’s Joint Terrorism Task Force, and responding to major critical incidents including the Washington Navy Yard shooting and a 2025 mid-air collision over the Potomac River. But this episode isn’t just about the job. It’s about what the job does to you. After the Navy Yard shooting, Keith was injured—and like many in law enforcement, he carried the weight of that experience long after the scene was cleared. What followed was a battle with alcohol and opiate use, a struggle that too many officers face but few are willing to talk about. In this conversation, we go beyond the badge and into the reality of trauma, coping, and the road back. Sponsored by: @theatreprotectives TheatreProtectives.com

    1h 52m
  4. EP 035 Matt Jones: "Shots Fired"

    May 11

    EP 035 Matt Jones: "Shots Fired"

    In this episode, TJ Webb sits down with Matt “Jonesy” Jones, a retired Deputy Sheriff who faced the kind of moment every cop knows is possible—but hopes never comes. Matt shares the story of the day a routine patrol turned into a shooting, forcing him to make a split-second decision to protect his own life. He talks about what that moment was really like, what goes through your mind when there’s no time to think, and how everything changes after the trigger is pulled. But the shooting was only part of the story. Matt also opens up about the personal losses he’s carried throughout his life and career—the loss of his mother, his K9 partner, and a fellow deputy and close friend killed in another shooting. This conversation goes beyond the incident, diving into grief, brotherhood, and the weight that doesn’t go away when the call is over. This episode is about reality—what the job demands, what it takes, and what it leaves behind.

    2h 30m
  5. EP 034 (Part 2) Brock Callaway: What Comes From War

    May 4

    EP 034 (Part 2) Brock Callaway: What Comes From War

    In this episode, TJ Webb sits down with Brock Callaway—United States Marine, former Drill Instructor, and a man who has faced both the chaos of war and the weight of what follows. Brock deployed to Afghanistan twice, operating in some of the most dangerous environments of the war, where IEDs and daily combat were a constant reality. After being wounded stepping on an IED, his path could have easily changed—but Brock made the decision to fight his way back, earning medical clearance and continuing his career in the Marine Corps. He went on to become a Marine Corps Drill Instructor, stepping into one of the most demanding roles in the military and rising through the ranks while shaping the next generation of Marines. His leadership and performance earned him numerous accolades, including a nomination for United States Marine Corps Drill Instructor of the Year. But the real battle didn’t end when the deployments did. In 2019, after years of carrying the weight of combat and leadership, Brock hit a breaking point and attempted to take his own life. This conversation goes straight into that darkness—what led him there, what it felt like, and what it took to come back from it. Through years of hard work, therapy, and rebuilding, Brock found a new sense of purpose. Today, he continues to serve as a firefighter, while speaking openly about the invisible battles so many veterans and first responders face. This episode is about war, identity, breaking down, and building back up. No filters. No BS. Just the truth about what it takes to survive—and keep going.

    1h 52m
  6. EP 034 (Part 1) Brock Callaway: "What Comes From War"

    Apr 27

    EP 034 (Part 1) Brock Callaway: "What Comes From War"

    In this episode, TJ Webb sits down with Brock Callaway, Firefighter , United States Marine, former Drill Instructor, and a man who has faced both the chaos of war and the weight of what follows. Brock deployed to Afghanistan twice, operating in some of the most dangerous environments of the war, where IEDs and daily combat were a constant reality. After being wounded stepping on an IED, his path could have easily changed—but Brock made the decision to fight his way back, earning medical clearance and continuing his career in the Marine Corps.He went on to become a Marine Corps Drill Instructor, stepping into one of the most demanding roles in the military and rising through the ranks while shaping the next generation of Marines. His leadership and performance earned him numerous accolades, including a nomination for United States Marine Corps Drill Instructor of the Year.But the real battle didn’t end when the deployments did.In 2019, after years of carrying the weight of combat and leadership, Brock hit a breaking point and attempted to take his own life. This conversation goes straight into that darkness—what led him there, what it felt like, and what it took to come back from it.Through years of hard work, therapy, and rebuilding, Brock found a new sense of purpose. Today, he continues to serve as a firefighter, while speaking openly about the invisible battles so many veterans and first responders face.This episode is about war, identity, breaking down, and building back up. No filters. No BS. Just the truth about what it takes to survive—and keep going.Please visit our website to get more information: ChangeCatalystPodcast.comSocial Links:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/changecatalyst_podcast✅About The Change Catalyst Podcast:This podcast ain’t for the weak or the fake. Hosted by TJ Webb, The Change Catalyst is where you’ll hear wild-ass stories of real adversity, from real people who’ve been through hell and came out the other side swinging. We’re talking everyday legends ,not celebrities, not influencers , real f***ing people who’ve battled life, taken hits most couldn’t survive, and still chose to change everything.No fluff. No fake positivity. Just unfiltered conversations about pain, rock bottoms, hard choices, and the kind of grit it takes to turn your life around when most people would just tap out.If you're tired of surface-level “motivation” and want to hear what it actually takes to evolve, level up, and change, this is your spot.You want inspiration? Earn it.This is The Change Catalyst. Let’s get to work.For Business inquiries, please use the contact information below:📩 Email: Intel@TheTjWebb.com

    57 min
  7. EP 033: Stefan Talabisco , "ALife of Extremes"

    Apr 20

    EP 033: Stefan Talabisco , "ALife of Extremes"

    In this episode, TJ Webb sits down with Stefan “The Freak” Talabisco former heavyweight boxer, Marine veteran, and a man who thrives in competition in every form. Known for his knockout power in the ring, Stefan talks about how that same edge shows up across his life today from Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu to competitive eating contests, where he’s taken that all-in mindset to a completely different arena.  But beneath all of it is a deeper conversation about identity, purpose, and life after the uniform. Stefan opens up about the transition out of the military, the need for structure and challenge, and why having outlets to channel intensity whether it’s training, competing, or even something unconventional is critical for long-term mental health. From the ring to the mat to the table, this episode is about staying in the fight, finding purpose, and building a life that keeps you moving forward.

    1h 47m
  8. EP 032 Joel Diaz: Brotherhood, Bourbon, and Real Conversations

    Apr 13

    EP 032 Joel Diaz: Brotherhood, Bourbon, and Real Conversations

    In this episode, TJ Webb sits down with returning guest Joel Diaz for a laid-back but meaningful conversation recapping their recent guys trip to Louisville—highlighted by the experience of selecting their own bourbon barrel.What started as a trip quickly turned into something more. TJ and Joel talk about the importance of stepping away from the daily grind, making time for real connection, and creating moments that actually mean something. From laughsand stories to the process behind picking a barrel, this episode captures the balance between enjoying life and being intentional with your time. It’s areminder that sometimes the most important thing you can do is hit pause, surround yourself with good people, and build memories that last. Please visit our website to get more information: ChangeCatalystPodcast.com

    1h 33m
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This podcast ain’t for the weak or the fake. Hosted by TJ Webb, The Change Catalyst is where you’ll hear wild-ass stories of real adversity, from real people who’ve been through hell and came out the other side swinging. We’re talking everyday legends — not celebrities, not influencers — real f***ing people who’ve battled life, taken hits most couldn’t survive, and still chose to change everything.No fluff. No fake positivity. Just unfiltered conversations about pain, rock bottoms, hard choices, and the kind of grit it takes to turn your life around when most people would just tap out.If y

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  • Creator
    Hosted by: TJ Webb
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    39
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    © Hosted by: TJ Webb
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