#40: Fighting to pursue your passion and reconnect with your family with Adam Mitchell

Vanessa Adriance is an environmental lawyer and amateur boxer. Vanessa shares her boxing journey and how it changed every aspect of her life.

You can get more of Vanessa at https://www.instagram.com/vadriance

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EPISODE SPOTLIGHT: National Domestic Violence Hotline

The National Domestic Violence Hotline provides highly trained expert advocates 24/7 to talk confidentially with anyone in the United States who is experiencing domestic violence, seeking resources or information, or questioning unhealthy aspects of their relationship.

They can be reached at 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) and https://www.thehotline.org

Philipp shares his thoughts on comparing ourselves not only to others, but also to our past selves.

Will Tatum is a retiree and martial arts practitioner. Will shares his journey through martial arts including starting from scratch with a new style well into his sixties. 

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EPISODE SPOTLIGHT: Raising Men Lawn Care Service

RMLS provides free lawn care to our elders, those who are disabled, single mothers and our veterans, who do not have the time, resources and/or money to manicure their yards.

Learn more about them at http://weareraisingmen.com

Philipp shares his thoughts about praising others that are getting things done.

Paul Landreth-Smith is a martial artist, former law enforcement officer, and Director at Krav Maga Universal. Paul shares his approach to learning self defense, evolving his skills, and teaching others.

You can get more from Paul at http://www.kravuniversal.com

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EPISODE SPOTLIGHT: Any Soldier

AnySoldier connects deployed service members in need of comfort items, personal hygiene products, and correspondence with volunteers back home that send these items in care packages. Packages from supporters have also contributed to the distribution of toys, books, and necessary supplies to civilians living in war zones. To date they have helped more than 2.5 million troops.

Learn more at http://www.anysoldier.com

Philipp shares his thoughts on the downsides of putting on the armor of "toughness".

Dan Zehner is a husband and father of three. Dan shares his experiences in starting a Tae Kwon Do program along with his young son and the ways he's been able to build more self-confidence in himself by creating a desired end-state.

You can get more from Dan at https://anthemoftheadventurer.com/

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EPISODE SPOTLIGHT: The Good Dad Project

The mission of The Good Dad Project is to help you become the best, strongest, and happiest version of yourself so that you can help guide your kids to the best version of themselves.

Learn more at https://gooddadproject.com/

Philipp shares his thoughts on having to "flip a switch" to turn on your inner fighter and power.

Bill Kipp is a Black Belt Hall of Fame Self Defense Instructor, veteran Marine, and 5th degree black belt. Bill shares his challenges with bullying and trauma as a child and how he learned to turn fear and adrenal stress into a valuable tool rather than something to avoid.

You can get more from Bill's work at https://fastdefenseglobal.org/, http://www.predatorarmour.com/, and http://www.strongheartinstitute.com

EPISODE SPOTLIGHT: Heroes of the Second World War

The mission of Heroes of the Second World War is to film interviews with the remaining WWII combat veterans, to strengthen relationships between these veterans and their communities, and to create a living memorial to pass these veterans’ wisdom on to future generations.

Learn more at [http://www.heroesofthesecondworldwar.org](http://www.heroesofthesecondworldwar.org)

Philipp shares the language he uses to get people thinking and feeling about the things they do.