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Tim and Ben Klick explain the rigorous mindset training all Canadian snipers must go through and how their ability to focus on process — not results — is how they became two of the best snipers in Canada. Growth vs Fixed mindsets, made famous by Carol Dweck of Stanford, is the foundation.

Many veterans get stuck in a story that commits them to a life of victimhood, self-pity and doubt. Mark England's job is to break you out of crap stories and help you change your mind. Breaking out of the victimhood mentality is imperative — it can manipulate an entire society to conform and become "The Borg."

Hal has worked as a therapist with the veteran and law enforcement community for years. A retired police officer, he overcame a serious head injury and opioid addiction. His bamboo tree metaphor: the growth you can't see for years — until one day it shoots up before your eyes.

Men don't heal from psychological trauma like women — this is an established fact. "Men need to heal shoulder to shoulder," according to Dr. Whitley. The faster we make that change, the faster we'll see suicide rates fall for our brothers.

Learn about the crucial 7.3 seconds Dr. Kelly has determined to be the window of time for an alcoholic to regain control before they take a drink. The science behind addiction — and how to fight it.

Retired Navy SEAL Commander Jon Macaskill explores meditation and mindfulness in depth. After realizing he couldn't "live the dash" any longer, he began his mindfulness journey. Box breathing, guided meditation, and practical daily tools to restore calm in a chaotic day.

Retired Marine Corps LTC Stuart Scheller describes his deep dissatisfaction with the American General staff and how it led to him criticizing it publicly while still in uniform. A principled stance, as a warrior and a dad, to do what's right — not what's expedient.

Ben is the creator of Keto Kamp and the Keto Flex Diet. After an 80-pound weight loss transformation, he's been on a mission ever since. Cut the garbage, eat like your ancestors ate, and watch your body transform.

With over 9.6 million views on her second TEDx talk, Cynthia is a globally recognized expert in intermittent fasting. Find out how to control your addiction to sugar, understand insulin resistance, and apply the simple technique of fasting for longevity.

Dr. Ovadia is on a mission to keep you off his operating table. Stop worrying about cholesterol — start fixing your metabolic health. His emphasis on metabolic health will change how you push back against doctors who prescribe statins.

Dr. Gino wrote an influential paper on how the closeness and aggressiveness of BJJ brings trust and a warrior spirit back to veterans' lives. A doctor of neuroanthropology who's also worked fighting narcotrafficking in South America.

Your weiner could save your life. Over 40% of men in their 40s have erectile dysfunction — and if you're a veteran, the chances go way up. Couple this with plummeting testosterone levels and you've got a perfect COCKtail of compounding issues.

CrossFit Games champion and BJJ champion Jason Khalipa is brutally honest about how unacceptable it is to be a dad with dad bod. The Khalipa Proficiency Pyramid lays out his order of priority for being a fit, healthy and competent dad.

Dr. Parsley will completely change the way you look at sleep. If you're not sleeping, you're making yourself slower, weaker and fatter. Years of research behind bold statements every veteran needs to hear.

The OG mobility improvement guy. In his own words about The Nimble Warrior: "[It] is like cider and [The Supple Leopard] is the hallucinogenic toad you lick." Kelly will get your broken ass moving better and with less pain.

A former CFL Football player and veteran of Op Medusa in Afghanistan, Ryan knows mTBIs. Loads of veterans have been experiencing too many concussive forces over too long a period — and the long-term consequences on brain health are nasty.

Retired Command Sergeant Major of Delta Force Tom Satterly and his wife Jen are on a mission to reshape the definition of post-traumatic stress. Their All Secure Foundation helps special forces soldiers from around the world access the best treatments.

Plant medicine is a major component of outside-the-box therapies for veterans. Carlos explains the ancient medicine of ayahuasca and its healing ability for soldiers suffering with post-traumatic stress. Ryan helped create a foundation to enable this healing.

Brandon is a world-renowned Wim Hof instructor. The Wim Hof Method exposes you to holotropic breathing and cold water. A complete game changer — especially when you feel like bitching out because the water is cold AF.