The Human Practitioner

Craig Mayville
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Formerly "What Makes Us Human"... My fascination with the feats that human beings are capable of when they commit themselves to something is what motivates me to make this podcast. Each story is told by the person who has lived it - all the challenges, successes and what keeps them going to achieve more. Hosted by Craig Mayville, former Marine CH-53 Crew Chief and co-founder of VATTEN Cold Plunge.

  1. Jun 10

    Aaron King: Ego Death, Adventure and Perseverance

    I met Aaron in a gym parking lot in Whitefish, Montana. He was by his Toyota Sequoia that he uses as his overloading adventure vehicle. Little did I know that his story ran much deeper than merely liking Toyota SUVs and adventure. Aaron joined me for a rare podcast appearance to discuss his professional athletic career, business endeavors and multiple ego deaths that brought him to the great place he's in today. Aaron's unique combination of athletic abilities made him a top NFL long snapper prospect who played in the UFL and had a short stint on the US bobsled team. He has turned to his love for coffee, filmmaking and adventure to carve out his life in northwest Montana. If stories of perseverance speak to you, this is sure to grab your attention. Please visit  ⁨@DeepSnap⁩  and deepsnap.com to support and follow Aaron.

    1h 17m

  2. Jun 1

    Coach Jerry Kuykendall: Exploring Alternatives for Healing Traumas

    Chek Practitioner and Holistic Life Coach, Jerry Kuykendall, returns to discuss a range of modalities and benefits of healing from traumas. It's clear to many of us that the standard methods of healing traumas are leaving many people looking for more. We touch on the growing number of military veterans who have found relief from PTSD through psychedelic-assisted therapies. Jerry also shares how there is no magic bullet and that these treatments require ongoing integration after the experience.Stay tuned for more like this from Jerry in the future. Please visit Jerry's site at www.biohackingtruth.com and you can contact him directly at coachjerryhlc@gmail.com.

    30 min

  3. May 19

    Trevor Wert - Focus on Fundamentals

    Trevor has led quite the exciting life, ranging from Team USA ski jumping to rally driver instructing to Motorsports Marketing Manager for Toyota Gazoo Racing Rally Team US. After an injury ended Trevor's professional skiing career, he became a skiing instructor. He later became a rally car instructor and it was during these experiences that he realized how important focusing on the fundamentals is. His love for marketing and attention to detail eventually landed him an opportunity with Toyota's Gazoo Racing. Trevor's future with Gazoo Racing looks very exciting, so tune in to hear more!

    59 min

  4. May 6

    JR Aduddell: The Beauty of Shared Challenges

    JR Aduddell is a former Marine CH-53D Avionicsman who served from 1997 to 2006. He was a standout at HMH-463 and became an Aerial Observer (AO), which helped him gain a deeper appreciation for his role in Avionics. JR and John served together at 463 and became part of a tightly knit group of maintainers and flyers. Developing young leaders to carry on the traditions they learned from were among their greatest joys and successes. Their commitment to setting an example for others to learn from was an integral part of what keeps the Marine CH-53 community a great place for today's active duty Marines. JR is now a part of the Air Force C-17 community - where he comically states he has learned to develop his "soft skills." Stay tuned for more from JR in the future.

    1h 47m

  5. Apr 22

    Coach Jerry Kuykendall: From Sick to Chek Practitioner

    Jerry digs into his story of going from sick in his early 30s to discovering Paul Chek's Chek Institute and becoming a healthy man and Chek Practitioner. He discusses the simplicity of healing ourselves from emotional, physical, mental and spiritual perspectives. Jerry touches on where the healthcare industry falls short on helping patients maintain or improve their health. There's more to come on that in a future episode and Jerry has plenty to say about it. Please visit Jerry's site at biohackingtruth.com. If you'd like to contact him about how you can live a healthier life, you can email him at coachjerryhlc@gmail.com.

    53 min

  6. Apr 14

    Love of the Craft in Aviation Maintenance

    Laura Salmon, Air Force veteran and former B-1 Lancer bomber hydraulics mechanic, joins Craig again for a chat about what she loves about aviation. Through her photography and descriptions, Laura brings to life many of the sensory details in aircraft - leaking hydraulic fluid, engine and rotor blade noise, and so on. For anyone interested in aviation in general or for the seasoned veteran of the aviation world, you should enjoy this chat.Please visit Laura's website at glantzmedias.com.

    49 min

  7. Mar 31

    The "18 Inch Rule" In Aviation Maintenance

    Danny Mears, Chief Master Sergeant (CMSgt.) and Superintendent with the Air National Guard's 139th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, joins John Logsdon and Craig to discuss the importance of attention to detail in aviation maintenance. Danny has maintained the C-130 for nearly 27 years and reached out after watching a clip of John discussing what aircraft maintainers refer to as "the 18 inch rule."After a recent minor incident got Danny thinking of how to instill a higher sense of quality of work in his maintainers, he is implementing additional training in his squadron to achieve this.We appreciate Danny's active approach to maintaining a high standard of work and safety of flight. We look forward to inviting Danny to join us again in the future as his initiative rolls out in his squadron.Thanks to John Logsdon for co-hosting, and come back for more military aviation stories in the future!

    54 min

  8. Feb 25

    The Story of Alec Langen and Tiger 43 with Steve Langen

    This opens with several minutes of CH-53 and general aviation talk. Steve Langen, former Marine CH-53 crew chief and father of Alec Langen, shares his family's history in the Marine CH-53 community, and the tragedy that took Alec's life aboard a CH-53. Alec was the senior crew chief on board Tiger 43, the HMH-361 CH-53E that crashed in the mountains east of San Diego late the night of February 6th, 2024. Thanks to Steve exposing him to aviation at a young age, Alec got to live his dream as a Marine CH-53 crew chief. Alec's memory lives on through Running4Alec.org, a non-profit dedicated to supporting families of fallen Navy and Marine Corps aviators. Please visit www.running4alec.org for more information about how you can be of support to a great cause. Thumbnail credit: Laura Salmon at Glantz Medias, www.glantzmedias.com.

    59 min
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About

Formerly "What Makes Us Human"... My fascination with the feats that human beings are capable of when they commit themselves to something is what motivates me to make this podcast. Each story is told by the person who has lived it - all the challenges, successes and what keeps them going to achieve more. Hosted by Craig Mayville, former Marine CH-53 Crew Chief and co-founder of VATTEN Cold Plunge.

Information

  • Creator
    Craig Mayville
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    18
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Craig Mayville
  • Show Website
    The Human Practitioner