TARGETED Podcast

Atlas Aultman / Leaders-Kit LLC
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Champion lessons and stories live here. Welcome to the fastest growing podcasts with/by/for men who win. It's more than a cast of characters. Here - weekly studies, released to the public, describe how high-level champions like Hall of Famers, world champions, senior military leaders, successful entrepreneurs, thought leaders, everyday heroes, and celebrities found their way to success. We find them, they tell us how they won, we deliver to you every Sunday so you can start your week off with lessons directly from the mouths of these winners. Hosted by Atlas Aultman - former leader of no-fail, highly adaptive, and winning military teams who's become a successful TEDx Speaker and international/#1 bestselling author - these conversations go into life lessons that will change your perspective on life, from a masculine frame. You will hear it straight from the champions, the stars, the winners, and use the show as a personal advantage to uncover treasures within yourself that may have otherwise been buried for years. It's the show you've been looking for if you're aiming for continued greatness; we'll help you stay on target so you can achieve your objectives as part of our crew. We bring you champions that have figured it out so you can figure it out for yourself. Welcome, to TARGETED.

  1. 2d ago

    EP 91 * Eric Blehm * The Road to Haunted by Heroes, continuing on FEARLESS and his amazing work

    **This is Part 2 of our exclusive Targeted Podcast interview with New York Times bestselling author Eric Blehm—and there is much more from this conversation still to come.** Eric Blehm joins Atlas Aultman for a deeper conversation about *Fearless*, Adam Brown, SEAL Team Six, Special Operations, *Legend*, Roy Benavidez, warrior culture, and his newest work, *Haunted by Heroes*. If you are searching for **new books about Special Operations, Navy SEALs, SEAL Team Six, military history, elite warriors, or what to read after *Fearless***, this series takes you directly inside the stories—and the process of preserving them—with one of the world's best-known American special operations nonfiction authors. In Part 2, Blehm takes us behind the books. He discusses the extraordinary story of Medal of Honor recipient Roy Benavidez and how *Legend* became more than the story of a single American hero. Blehm explains how he tracked down the men who were there, including members of the 240th Assault Helicopter Company, to reconstruct the mission from both the air and the ground—and give recognition to men whose contributions had largely been overlooked. The conversation also explores the difficult experience of Vietnam veterans returning home, the evolution of America's warrior culture, and the difference between the politics of a war and honoring the men and women who serve in it. Then the conversation turns toward Adam Brown as a basis for his new book, HAUNTED BY HEROES. Blehm explains what it takes to earn the trust of Special Operations veterans and military families when asking them to revisit some of the most difficult moments of their lives. He discusses extensive interviews with Adam Brown's wife, Kelly Brown, Adam's teammates, and the people who knew the man behind the story that millions encountered through *Fearless*. Blehm also reveals why *Haunted by Heroes* is different from anything he has written before—calling it the closest he has come to writing a memoir. For readers of *Fearless*, this conversation offers another look into the people, relationships, memories, and experiences surrounding Adam Brown's remarkable story. And **this is only Part 2.** More of Atlas Aultman's conversation with Eric Blehm is coming to Targeted Podcast, including more on *Haunted by Heroes*, the stories behind Blehm's writing, Special Operations, sacrifice, brotherhood, and the extraordinary people whose lives continue to influence him. **Subscribe now so you don't miss the next part of the Eric Blehm interview.** ERIC BLEHM BOOKS DISCUSSED: *Fearless* *Haunted by Heroes* *Legend* *The Only Thing Worth Dying For* *The Last Season* *The Darkest White* ABOUT ERIC BLEHM Eric Blehm is a New York Times bestselling nonfiction author whose work explores extraordinary stories of courage, Special Operations, military service, survival, sacrifice, and the outdoors. ABOUT TARGETED PODCAST Targeted Podcast with Atlas Aultman features long-form conversations with bestselling authors, veterans, Special Operations figures, leaders, survivors, champions, and extraordinary people whose experiences offer lessons about leadership, resilience, purpose, and life.  **WATCH PART 1:** https://share.google/Jji9AvrTTLc7v5E3o **SUBSCRIBE:** More of the Eric Blehm interview is on the way. #EricBlehm #HauntedByHeroes #Fearless #AdamBrown #NavySEALs #SEALTeamSix #SpecialOperations #MilitaryBooks #MilitaryHistory #TargetedPodcast LINKS: https://www.ballastbooks.com/ballast-bookstore/haunted-by-heroes https://www.ericblehm.com/ https://www.instagram.com/ericblehmofficial https://share.google/Jji9AvrTTLc7v5E3o (PART 1 of this interview) SPECIAL OFFERS: getFIGHTscrub.com– 10% off with code FIGHTSCRUBATLAS BUCKEDup.com Supplements: 20% off with code ATLAS25 LEADERS-KIT.com: 10% leadership/management consultations when you mention the show Targeted MERCH: https://blackeaglecustoms.us/collections/targeted-podcast GUEST APPLICATIONS: win@leaders-kit.com Share this with someone you know will love more details about a world that trusted this man to tell their story - Thank you for supporting TARGETED Podcast. Aim for excellence and STAY ON TARGET.

  2. Aug 31

    EP 90 * Eric Blehm * The Untold Story Behind Fearless, Adam Brown & SEAL Team Six | Targeted Podcast

    New York Times bestselling author **Eric Blehm** joins Atlas Aultman on the Targeted Podcast for a rare conversation about the true stories behind *Fearless*, Adam Brown, SEAL Team Six, Special Operations, *The Only Thing Worth Dying For*, and the trust required to document the lives of America's elite warriors. Eric Blehm has become one of the most respected nonfiction writers covering the U.S. Special Operations community. But he didn't serve in Special Operations himself. So how did an outsider earn enough trust to tell stories from communities where trust has to be earned every single day? In this episode, Blehm reveals how it happened. Eric takes Atlas back to his unlikely beginning as an aspiring professional snowboarder, the life-changing words his mother gave him before her death, and the journey that eventually led him into journalism and bestselling nonfiction. They explore the extraordinary story behind *The Only Thing Worth Dying For* and ODA 574, including how Blehm earned the confidence of Special Forces soldiers and Gold Star families while reconstructing one of the defining early missions of the war in Afghanistan. Then Eric tells the remarkable origin story of *Fearless* and Navy SEAL Adam Brown—a story of addiction, redemption, Christianity, family, perseverance, and ultimately sacrifice. You'll hear how: • Eric Blehm earned the trust of the Special Operations community • ODA 574 helped launch his career writing military nonfiction • Families of fallen warriors entrusted him with their stories • *Fearless* almost never became a book • Adam Brown overcame addiction and devastating injuries to reach SEAL Team Six • Adam's wife Kelly and his family became central to his redemption story • The death of Osama bin Laden unexpectedly changed the publishing opportunity for *Fearless* • Blehm approaches OPSEC, classified information, accuracy, and military history • Stories from *Fearless* continue spreading online—sometimes without attribution • His mother's final advice helped determine the direction of his life Blehm also discusses *The Last Season*, his seven-year investigation into missing backcountry ranger Randy Morgenson, and why preserving someone's story sometimes means spending years obsessively researching details others might overlook. And this is only the beginning. Eric Blehm's newest book, **Haunted by Heroes**, takes readers even deeper into the people and stories behind the Special Operations world. If you've read *Fearless*, followed the story of Adam Brown, served in the military, studied Special Operations history, or simply want to understand how extraordinary true stories are preserved, this conversation is for you. **Subscribe to Targeted Podcast** for conversations about leadership, resilience, military service, mindset, sacrifice, and the people whose experiences can teach us how to live stronger lives. #EricBlehm #Fearless #AdamBrown #SEALTeamSix #SpecialOperations #NavySEAL #TargetedPodcast #MilitaryPodcast #GreenBerets #MilitaryHistory #HauntedByHeroes LINKS: https://www.ballastbooks.com/ballast-bookstore/haunted-by-heroes https://www.ericblehm.com/ https://www.instagram.com/ericblehmofficial/?hl=en https://americasunsung.com   CHAPTERS: 00:34 Eric Blehm Joins Targeted 03:09 Why Special Operations Trusts Eric Blehm 06:04 From Snowboarding to Journalism 07:18 The Advice From His Mother That Changed Everything 09:03 The Only Thing Worth Dying For & ODA 574 12:31 Earning the Trust of Gold Star Families 15:33 Meeting Hamid Karzai 17:04 Why Accuracy Matters in Military History 18:37 Eric's connection to DC Shoes 19:07 The Last Season & the Missing Ranger 23:00 When Podcasts and bloggers take an Author's Work 30:37 Special Operations teams that Eric Blehm has interviewed 36:04 Addiction, Faith & Redemption, the Story of Navy SEAL Adam Brown 36:32 How Fearless Began 39:23 Why Eric Almost Didn't Write Fearless 42:16 The Night Osama bin Laden Was Killed and getting Access to the SEAL Team 6 story 43:18 Haunted by Heroes — What's Coming Next   SPECIAL OFFERS: - getFIGHTscrub.com– 10% off with code FIGHTSCRUBATLAS - BUCKEDup.com Supplements: 20% off with code ATLAS25 - LEADERS-KIT.com: 10% leadership/management consultations when you mention the show - Targeted MERCH: https://blackeaglecustoms.us/collections/targeted-podcast - GUEST APPLICATIONS: win@leaders-kit.com Share this with someone you know will love more details about a world that trusted this man to tell their story - Thank you for supporting TARGETED Podcast. No matter what your choices - aim for excellence and STAY ON TARGET.

  3. Aug 25

    EP 89 * David Hoopes * Protecting Yourself, Trust Your Gut & Survive a REAL Attack

    Dave Hoopes is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt, self-defense instructor, martial arts gym owner, and founder of Empowering You Self-Defense in Arizona. In this episode of **Targeted Podcast with Atlas Aultman**, Dave Hoopes explains how practical self-defense, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ), situational awareness, and mental preparation can help ordinary people protect themselves and their families. ### Who is Dave Hoopes? Dave Hoopes is a first-degree Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt with years of martial arts training and teaching experience. He helps adults, children, businesses, churches, youth organizations, and other groups learn practical self-defense techniques designed around awareness, confidence, escape, and personal safety. He also teaches and trains at **Ethos Martial Arts in Queen Creek, Arizona**, where Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, martial arts, personal development, and community are central parts of the training environment. ### What does Dave Hoopes teach about self-defense? According to Hoopes, one of the biggest self-defense mistakes people make is **ignoring their intuition when a situation doesn't feel right**. Effective self-defense isn't about looking for a fight. It's about: • Recognizing danger early • Trusting your instincts • Maintaining situational awareness • Avoiding unnecessary confrontations • Escaping dangerous situations when possible • Staying calm under physical pressure • Knowing when you must defend yourself • Developing practical skills through repetition • Protecting yourself and the people you love ### Does Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu work for self-defense? Hoopes explains how Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu teaches people to use **technique, positioning and leverage instead of relying exclusively on size or strength**. He also discusses how years of BJJ training can condition someone to remain calm while experiencing extreme physical pressure. ### Can Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu help children? Dave Hoopes discusses how martial arts and BJJ training can help children develop: • Confidence • Discipline • Humility • Emotional control • Physical fitness • Resilience • Social skills • Healthy ways to manage stress He also explains what he has observed when children dealing with behavioral problems or bullying begin consistently training martial arts. ### What should beginners look for in a BJJ or martial arts gym? Hoopes recommends finding a martial arts gym where the culture matches your goals. A good gym should prioritize: • Safety • Quality instruction • Respect • Community • Personal development • Appropriate training intensity • Helping students improve Dave explains why beginners should consider visiting multiple gyms and finding an environment where they feel safe, supported and comfortable learning. ### Can companies hire Dave Hoopes for self-defense training? Yes. Dave Hoopes provides practical self-defense instruction for businesses, organizations, churches, youth groups and other teams. His self-defense workshops can also function as interactive corporate team-building and employee-safety experiences. During the conversation, Dave discusses training employees who work alone or interact with the public, including professionals in sales, real estate, healthcare and service businesses. His typical self-defense training can be structured for smaller groups, larger organizations, conferences and breakout sessions. ### Topics discussed in this episode: Self-defense training Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu BJJ for beginners Situational awareness Personal safety Corporate self-defense training Employee safety training Martial arts for kids Bullying prevention Mental toughness Stress management Choosing a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu gym Technique vs. strength Protecting your family Queen Creek Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Arizona self-defense training ### Connect with Dave Hoopes Dave Hoopes is the founder of **Empowering You Self-Defense** and can be contacted regarding self-defense classes, corporate training, group instruction, youth programs and speaking or conference opportunities. Website: https://www.empoweringyouselfdefense.com/ Gym website: https://ethosmartialartsaz.com/ Instagram: @dhoopes22 ### About Targeted Podcast **Targeted Podcast with Atlas Aultman** features conversations about leadership, resilience, personal development, mental toughness, martial arts, self-defense and the experiences that help people perform when pressure is highest. SPECIAL OFFERS & SPONSORS: - getFIGHTSCRUB.com - 10% off with code FIGHTSCRUBATLAS - GRAVITY-FORCE.com - use code ATLAS15 - BuckedUP.com - 20% off with code ATLAS25 - LEADERS-KIT.com: Leadership consultations - Targeted MERCH: https://blackeaglecustoms.us/collections/targeted-podcast - Contact show/GUEST APPLICATIONS: win@leaders-kit.com If this conversation helped you, subscribe to Targeted Podcast and share it with someone who wants to become more capable, confident and prepared. No matter what your choices - aim for excellence and STAY ON TARGET.

  4. Aug 17

    EP 88 * Dave Hoopes * How criminals choose victims + what most people get WRONG

    Can you actually defend yourself—or do you just THINK you can? Self-defense expert, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt, David Hoopes joins Atlas Aultman on the Targeted Podcast to break down what actually works when a dangerous situation becomes real. David Hoopes is an owner of Ethos Martial Arts and brings roughly 15 years of martial arts and self-defense experience alongside 30 years of corporate leadership and sales experience. His work includes Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, practical self-defense, women’s self-defense training, situational awareness, and corporate self-defense/team-building programs. In this episode, Atlas and David dig into a question every man should consider: Could you actually protect yourself and the people you love when something goes wrong? They discuss: • How criminals may identify vulnerable victims • Situational awareness and the “five levels” of awareness • Why transition spaces like parking lots can increase vulnerability • The first warning signs that someone may be approaching with bad intentions • Why your gut feeling or “Spidey sense” matters • Verbal self-defense and de-escalation • Why avoiding a fight is often the smartest form of self-defense • Whether carrying a firearm can create a false sense of security • Why training and repetition matter under pressure • Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in real-world self-defense • Martial arts techniques that may not translate to an actual fight • Dangerous self-defense advice being taught online • How quickly someone can lose consciousness in a properly applied choke • Why confidence can make you a less attractive target • Protecting your wife, children and family without living in fear • The difference between being AWARE and being AFRAID One of the biggest lessons from this conversation: You don't need to walk through life afraid. You need to walk through life aware. David’s philosophy is simple: recognize danger early, listen to your instincts, create distance, use verbal de-escalation, get away if possible—and fight only when you have to. If you're a man who takes protecting yourself and your family seriously, this episode is worth watching all the way through. Subscribe to Targeted Podcast for conversations about leadership, resilience, self-defense, mindset, masculinity, personal development and becoming harder to break when life gets real. GUEST: David Hoopes Owner, Ethos Martial Arts Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu | Self-Defense | Situational Awareness | Corporate Leadership HOST: Atlas Aultman Targeted Podcast #SelfDefense #SituationalAwareness #BrazilianJiuJitsu #BJJ #MensMindset #MartialArts #PersonalSafety #DavidHoopes #AtlasAultman #TargetedPodcast Links: https://www.empoweringyouselfdefense.com  https://ethosmartialartsaz.com/ https://www.instagram.com/dhoopes22/  https://www.instagram.com/ethosmartialarts/ Filmed in World War Studio, Arizona, U.S.A. Topics: - Can You Actually Protect Your Family? - David Hoopes: From Corporate Leader to Self-Defense Expert - Why Corporate America Needs Self-Defense Training - The #1 Skill That Prevents Most Attacks - The Five Levels of Situational Awareness  - Why Parking Lots and Transition Spaces Matter - Trusting Your Gut When Something Feels Wrong - Why People Overestimate Their Fighting Ability - Does Carrying a Gun Make You Safer? - How Criminals Choose Their Victims - Put Down Your Phone: Stop Making Yourself an Easy Target - The First Sign Someone May Be About to Attack You - Verbal Self-Defense: What to Say - Avoid, De-Escalate, Fight - Does Martial Arts Actually Work in a Street Fight? - The Self-Defense Myths That Can Get You Hurt - The 3 Things David Tells His Own Family - Awareness, Not Fear

  5. Aug 10

    EP 87 * Idaho In-N-Out Shooting: What the good guys with the guns actual changed | Atlas Aultman

    The Idaho In-N-Out shooting shocked the country—but beyond the headlines are lessons about courage, leadership, situational awareness, self-defense, emergency preparedness, and the decisions ordinary people make in extraordinary moments. Atlas Aultman, who is not a stranger to combat zones, disruption, and firearms training through his 27-year career working with elite units in the military, law enforcement, and foreign defense fields, breaks down the Idaho mass shooting from the perspective of self-defense leadership, combat decision-making, and crisis response. Topics include: • Idaho In-N-Out shooting analysis • The armed citizen response • The off-duty police officer • Leadership under pressure • Situational awareness • Run. Hide. Fight. • Self-defense mindset • Concealed carry responsibility • OODA Loop explained • Medical preparedness • Mental resilience during emergencies • What every American should know This episode isn't about politics. It's about preparation. When five seconds change everything...who will you be? Subscribe for more leadership lessons, military insights, and real-world breakdowns designed for men who want to become more capable. #TargetedPodcast #IdahoShooting #Leadership #SituationalAwareness #SelfDefense #Preparedness #MassShooting #RunHideFight #OODALoop #ConcealedCarry #AtlasAultman Chapters 00:00 Intro 00:08 The Idaho Shooting That Changed Everything 01:24 What Kind of Person Are You when everything goes wrong? 02:13 The Armed Citizen Who Fought Back 05:13 Leadership Before Authority, Off-duty Police Officer 06:30 The Lady who picked up a Jammed pistol and then realized it was not usable 07:30 Why Training Matters, cop takes action and so does armed citizen 08:01 Jordan Salinas's Action 09:43 The OODA Loop Explained 10:00 Haters hating 10:28 Prepared vs just being present 11:30 Being Armed vs Being Capable are two different things (Hero or Liability question) 12:15 Run. Hide. Fight. 13:29 Some of my training drills, tools, mindsets on being a responsible gun owner 14:20 What Every American Should Learn 15:11 Are you capable, have awareness, have medical or communications skills 18:15 Unarmed face to face encounter with the gunman 19:19 Fight, Flight, Freeze - how we saw examples of all 19:48 No leaders were appointed 20:32 How Monday morning quarterback and, 21:39...authorities didn't see the same story 21:57 The Five-Second Question 22:26 The full run down of the events, summarized 29:16 Final Lessons for a warrior mindset   LINKS: 1. https://www.newsmax.com/newsfront/shooting-idaho-twin-falls/2026/08/02/id/1264766/ 2. https://abc7ny.com/post/shooting-twin-falls-idaho-leaves-several-people-dead-including-burger-employee-body-suspected-gunman-found/19614991/ 3. https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/aug/03/in-n-out-shooting-idaho 4. FN Five-seveN® | FN® Firearms - https://fnamerica.com/products/pistols/fn-five-seven/ 5. FN 57-22 Silencer – Five-seveN Suppressor - https://fnspecialties.com/fn-57-22-silencer-for-the-fn-five-seven-by-gsl-technology/ 6. Varmint XL | Cole-TAC Outdoor Gear - https://www.cole-tac.com/product/varmint-xl/?attribute_pa_base-color=coyote-brown&attribute_hand=Right&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=21535294518&gbraid=0AAAAADEqKKaW3VlYX_5uItmRpx46HemiS&gclid=Cj0KCQjwp9vTBhCWARIsANaUrjvI0I7cJbzwhAR2JjORSsyiCIRmg7Xe-0s_SfLXBdZS44bwoCUvdfcaAq8wEALw_wcB 7. FN® PS90™ | FN® Firearms - https://fnamerica.com/products/rifles/fn-ps90-standard/ 8. Who are the victims of the Idaho In-N-Out shooting? What we know about the 3 people killed | khou.com - https://www.khou.com/article/news/nation-world/victims-identified-idaho-in-n-out-shooting/507-4554de5c-131e-40b7-8137-225d1423c46e 9. New video shows bystander confronting Idaho In-N-Out shooter - https://www.41nbc.com/idaho-in-n-out-shooting-bystander-video/ 10. https://ratactics.com/ (RA TACTICS on socials) 11. https://redemptiontactical.com/ (@redeptiontacticalgear on Instagram) 12. On Killing, book by Lt Col Dave Grossman - https://a.co/d/05DFo103 13. On Combat, book by Dave Grossman - https://a.co/d/0fCtDdWQ   SPECIAL OFFERS, AFFILATES & SPONSORS: - Atlas Aultman’s Book: atlasaultman.com - GRAVITY FORCE: Clean Nutritional supplements - https://gravity-force.com/ - FIGHT SCRUB: All-natural disinfectant & soap – 10% off with code FIGHTSCRUBATLAS at getfightscrub.com - BUCKED UP Supplements: 20% off with code ATLAS25 at buckedup.com - LEADERS-KIT.com: Leadership training, coaching, and seminars to elevate your team or business - Targeted MERCH: https://blackeaglecustoms.us/collections/targeted-podcast   *SPONSOR THIS SHOW/GUEST APPLICATIONS: win@leaders-kit.com Thank you for supporting TARGETED Podcast. Every watch/listen helps us grow, reach more champions, and bring you powerful life and mindset lessons from men who've won already. This isn't just another podcast, it's REAL-LIFE lessons for our growing community. Join us, or be left out. No matter what your choices - aim for excellence and STAY ON TARGET.

  6. Aug 3

    EP 86 * Kain Masters * The Crisis Facing men AND how to communicate better to avoid it

    What does masculinity actually mean in today’s world? In this powerful episode of Targeted Podcast, Atlas Aultman sits down with communication coach, TEDx speaker, martial artist, and author Kane Masters for a raw conversation about modern masculinity, brotherhood, mental resilience, martial arts, leadership, communication, suicide prevention, and the struggles men face today. From brutal life lessons and combat sports to TEDx speaking strategies and emotional resilience, this episode dives deep into what it really means to become a grounded, capable man in a world that often attacks traditional masculine values. Topics include: - Modern masculinity - Martial arts & disciplin - Brotherhood and male friendship - Communication mastery - TEDx speaking strategies - Suicide among men - Toxic masculinity debate - Leadership under pressure - Mental resilience - Jiu-jitsu and personal growth - Why men need purpose - The importance of emotional strength - Building confidence through adversity   If you’re a man trying to improve yourself, build discipline, lead better, become mentally stronger, or find your purpose, this episode is for you.   CHAPTERS 00:00 – Intro 00:47 – Meeting Kane Masters & Podcasting Philosophy 02:45 – The Importance of Storytelling 03:55 – UFC Legends, Yakuza Stories & Enson Inoue 05:05 – The Cancer Fighter Who Refused To Quit - TJUN's story 08:20 – What Real Masculinity Looks Like 09:45 – Why Modern Men Feel Lost 10:36 - Doing the right thing (Erik Aude example) 11:06 – The Truth About “Toxic Masculinity” 12:00 – Martial Arts & Becoming Dangerous 15:38 - Atlas tells us why he doesn't care for Andrew Tate 16:20 – Why Being Weak Can Make You Stronger 17:04 – Male Suicide & Emotional Vulnerability 18:28 – Brotherhood & Saving Men’s Lives and preventing suicides 19:13 - George Hayworth Example 19:40 - My Dad's doctor fell victim 22:12 – Kane Masters’ TEDx Talk 25:24 – How To Become A Better Speaker 27:20 – Communication Skills That Change Lives 33:00 – Advice For Young Men 36:12 - Gift for coming in from FIGHT SCRUB 36:35 - Find Kain Masters 37:22 - Show Close out 39:05 - Special Offers and discounts   Links: Instagram @ Kain Masters You Tube @ Termainally Curious Kain's Book: https://a.co/d/08iI4mc8   📍 Recorded in ARIZONA, USA SUBSCRIBE to Targeted Podcast for conversations with elite performers, military leaders, world champions, entrepreneurs, and men who have overcome extreme adversity. #TargetedPodcast #AtlasAultman #Masculinity #SelfImprovement #MensMentalHealth #MartialArts #JiuJitsu #Leadership #PodcastForMen #communicationskills   SPECIAL OFFERS & SPONSORS: - Atlas Aultman’s FREE Book: atlasaultman.com - FIGHT SCRUB: All-natural disinfectant & soap – 10% off with code FIGHTSCRUBATLAS at getfightscrub.com - BUCKED UP Supplements: 20% off with code ATLAS25 at buckedup.com - LEADERS-KIT.com: Leadership training, coaching, and seminars to elevate your team or business - Targeted MERCH: https://blackeaglecustoms.us/collections/targeted-podcast - SPONSOR THIS SHOW/GUEST APPLICATIONS: win@leaders-kit.com   Thank you for supporting TARGETED Podcast. Every watch/listen helps us grow, reach more champions, and bring you powerful life and mindset lessons from men who've won already. This isn't just another podcast, it's REAL-LIFE lessons for our growing community. Join us, or be left out. No matter what your choices - aim for excellence and STAY ON TARGET.

  7. Jul 27

    EP 85 * Sean Klicka * Stop Comparing Yourself. Start Building Yourself. The Friendship advice everyone needs.

    Everyone is connected. Yet somehow, we've never been more alone. In this powerful conversation, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt Sean Klicka sits down with Atlas Aultman to discuss why social media is creating fake happiness, how to build genuine friendships, why purpose matters, and the difference between motivation and discipline. This isn't another motivational interview. It's a conversation about becoming someone you're proud to see in the mirror. Whether you're struggling with loneliness, trying to find your purpose, building your confidence, or looking for better people to surround yourself with, this episode will challenge the way you think. In this episode ✔ Why social media creates fake happiness ✔ How to stop comparing yourself ✔ Building authentic friendships ✔ Finding your purpose ✔ Why men need a tribe ✔ The power of common interests ✔ Motivation vs discipline ✔ Building confidence ✔ Mental health ✔ Self-improvement ✔ Personal growth ✔ Why your environment matters ✔ Creating a better life ✔ Becoming the person you respect 👇 What lesson hit you the hardest? Subscribe for more conversations with elite performers, veterans, entrepreneurs, athletes and leaders. CHAPTERS 00:00 Quick hit 00:25 Introduction 00:49 Why social media Is making people miserable 01:40 Dad Jokes and why they are powerful when reversed 03:06 Fake Happiness vs Real Life 04:19 Making a message out of the messes we live through 05:19 Building Your Inner Circle 05:51 Why Common Interests Matter 07:34 Assessing process for an inner circle 09:23 Why Faking it till you make it doesn't work 09:41 The Power of Community and checking up on people 10:58 Cards Against Humanity & Friendship 11:08 Explaining Cards against Humanity and why it's a taboo game 14:22 Advice to My Younger Self 15:59 How to stop doom scrolling / Why Purpose Changes Everything 16:43 The thoughts we have about being invited onto podcasts 17:18 What Sean Klicka wants to do with his life, leave a legacy 17:33 Motivation vs Discipline 19:19 Sean's Final Message 21:13 Closing show 21:27 Exit 21:41 Invite to join our community here FREE by subscribing to this podcast 22:21 Entrepreneurs invite, how to apply to be on the show   SPECIAL OFFERS & SPONSORS: Atlas Aultman’s FREE Book: atlasaultman.com FIGHT SCRUB: All-natural disinfectant & soap – 10% off with code FIGHTSCRUBATLAS at getfightscrub.com BUCKED UP Supplements: 20% off with code ATLAS25 at buckedup.com LEADERS-KIT.com: Leadership training, coaching, and seminars to elevate your team or business Targeted MERCH: https://blackeaglecustoms.us/collecti... SPONSOR THIS SHOW/GUEST APPLICATIONS: win@leaders-kit.com Thank you for supporting TARGETED Podcast. Every watch/listen helps us grow, reach more champions, and bring you powerful life and mindset lessons from men who've won already. This isn't just another podcast, it's REAL-LIFE lessons for our growing community. Join us AND no matter what your choices - aim for excellence and STAY ON TARGET.  Goodnight.

  8. Jul 20

    EP 84 * Sean Klicka * Born Without Hands. Earned a Black Belt. The Mindset That Changed Everything

    Some people make excuses. Sean Klicka keeps making history. Born without hands, Sean refused to let what other people may call "limitations" define his future. Instead, he earned a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt, built a life around discipline, overcame devastating personal loss, and developed a mindset that is contagious and continues to inspire everyone around him. In this episode of Targeted, Atlas Aultman sits down with Sean Klicka to discuss mental health, resilience, overcoming adversity, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, depression, grief, PTSD, dogs, leadership, confidence, and why your greatest disability is often your own mind. Whether you're an athlete, veteran, entrepreneur, first responder, or simply fighting your own battles, this conversation will challenge the way you think about hardship and personal growth. In this episode ✔ Born without hands ✔ Becoming a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt ✔ Mental health for men ✔ Depression and anxiety ✔ Losing parents and friends ✔ Suicide awareness ✔ Why dogs save lives ✔ Building confidence ✔ Self-reliance ✔ Farm life ✔ Leadership ✔ Paddle boarding for mental health ✔ Why details matter ✔ Living with purpose ✔ Never giving up 👇 What lesson impacted you the most? Subscribe for more conversations with world-class performers, veterans, entrepreneurs, athletes, and leaders every week. CHAPTERS 00:00 Born Without Hands 00:35 Meet Sean Klicka 01:20 Farm Life & Raising Your Own Food 02:08 Why Dogs Save Lives 03:40 Mental Health & PTSD 05:10 Discovering Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu 09:12 Living Without Hands 11:30 Why Details Matter 13:18 Building Confidence 15:40 Paddle Boarding & Mental Health 18:50 Losing Friends 24:05 Losing His Father 27:20 The Mindset That Changes Everything 34:00 Final Lessons   SPECIAL OFFERS & SPONSORS: - Atlas Aultman’s FREE Book: atlasaultman.com - FIGHT SCRUB: All-natural disinfectant & soap – 10% off with code FIGHTSCRUBATLAS at getfightscrub.com - BUCKED UP Supplements: 20% off with code ATLAS25 at buckedup.com - LEADERS-KIT.com: Leadership training, coaching, and seminars to elevate your team or business - Targeted MERCH: https://blackeaglecustoms.us/collections/targeted-podcast *SPONSOR THIS SHOW/GUEST APPLICATIONS: win@leaders-kit.com Thank you for supporting TARGETED Podcast. Every watch/listen helps us grow, reach more champions, and bring you powerful life and mindset lessons from men who've won already. This isn't just another podcast, it's REAL-LIFE lessons for our growing community. Join us, or be left out. No matter what your choices - aim for excellence and STAY ON TARGET.

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Champion lessons and stories live here. Welcome to the fastest growing podcasts with/by/for men who win. It's more than a cast of characters. Here - weekly studies, released to the public, describe how high-level champions like Hall of Famers, world champions, senior military leaders, successful entrepreneurs, thought leaders, everyday heroes, and celebrities found their way to success. We find them, they tell us how they won, we deliver to you every Sunday so you can start your week off with lessons directly from the mouths of these winners. Hosted by Atlas Aultman - former leader of no-fail, highly adaptive, and winning military teams who's become a successful TEDx Speaker and international/#1 bestselling author - these conversations go into life lessons that will change your perspective on life, from a masculine frame. You will hear it straight from the champions, the stars, the winners, and use the show as a personal advantage to uncover treasures within yourself that may have otherwise been buried for years. It's the show you've been looking for if you're aiming for continued greatness; we'll help you stay on target so you can achieve your objectives as part of our crew. We bring you champions that have figured it out so you can figure it out for yourself. Welcome, to TARGETED.

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  • Creator
    Atlas Aultman / Leaders-Kit LLC
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    92
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    TARGETED Podcast

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