WhatMakesUsFire

On this episode of the podcast I finally sit down and share the ugly, harsh, and hard to hear truth that is my story. However, as difficult as it to tell this story, it is what sparked and help create what is now WhatMakesUsFire. 
Here, I am hoping to be what I have asked so many others to be on this show. Open, honest, and "naked" in the truth. 
I do this in the hope that my story helps ignite someone else to take the first steps in becoming the best version of themselves. 
Its a journey, are hard fought journey to becoming whole with who you are and who you truly want to be in this life. Through hardship, trauma, and stress we can truly become the greatest versions of ourselves if we just allow ourselves to grow and learn through them. 
Hopefully, just maybe, my story can help you do just that.
This is my story, the story of what exactly WhatMakesUsFire is, and how the mission WILL change our world for the better.

On this episode of the podcast we have my good friend Joe Short, better/ formally known on social media as VeilPierce. 
Joe takes us on a ride with the story of his past and how he managed to grow and learn from it. Diving into his military experience, faith, and personal growth, this mans story is bound to help some who may believe there is no way out. I am very grateful for Joe's candidness and honesty throughout this interview, and I truly hope you take a serious listen to how someone can overcome some of life's biggest challenges.
WhatMakesUsFire Family please help me welcome Mr. Joe Short to the show.

Follow him on social media @joe.short

Follow and support the WhatMakesUsFire Foundation and Podcast at www.whatmakesusfire.org  

On this episode of the podcast we have the popular Deputy Dane from social media! He sits down with me and we dive into an array of topics with really no break in-between. If you ever wondered what its like to listen to two guys throwing idea after idea at each other, this is the show for you. 
WhatMakesUsFire Family please help me welcome Mr. Deputy Dane, "The Proud Pig"

Follow @deputydane on TT and @deputy_dane on IG.

Support the show and the nonprofit by visiting www.whatmakesusfire.org

On this episode of the podcast we have Mr. Nick, better known as "Poppa Bear" or @Poppa_Bear_1.0 on social media.
Poppa and I, discuss his 36 years in the fire service and how it has changed for him. He also shares his battle with mental health issues, and how he has found a way to overcome them.
Poppa shares his story without hesitation, all in hopes of helping someone who may be moved by his story.
Please help me welcome The Poppa Bear Firefighter.

Support the show www.whatmakesusfire.org

On this episode of the podcast we have my friend, my brother, Chris U. He is better known to his friends as Umbe.
Chris has been a life long friend and brother, with stories to tell. He is a NAVY Veteran, father, a new entrepreneur, and board member of The WhatMakesUsFire Foundation.
I invited him on to share his history with us and the battle with his demons.
WhatMakesUsFire Family, Please help me welcome OUR Brother Umbe. 

On this episode of the podcast we have Mr. Brandon DeFoure. A career Firefighter and part-time Cop. 
Brandon and I talk about what it is like for a young individual, such as himself, to enter into the Civil Service world at a young age, and how it effected him. Since Brandon started in the civil service at such a young age he seems to have a pretty good idea of what to expect, when it wasn't expected.
WhatMakesUsFire Family please help me welcome my friend Brandon to the show.

Brandon's Social Media - @bwdefoure343

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On this episode of the podcast we have Air Force Veteran, successful business owner, and author, Mr. Bob Taylor.
Bob's writing of From Service to Success is a cornerstone of The Patriot Promise™ Foundation, which he founded to help drive down the rate of suicides among veterans and to provide a clear path forward as our warfighters transition into a new mission and new purpose following their service. The Patriot Promise™ Foundation is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization. The foundation is establishing non-profit ventures run 100% by veterans and offering veterans the ability to learn new skills in the workplace while also learning to enhance their lives through a training program based on the book. But, its first priority is to get 100,000 of From Service to Success into the hands of veterans through donations from the public.
patriotpromise.org

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On this episode of the podcast we have Mr. Al Wright, better known as @The_Hurtun_Alburton on social media.
Al takes us on a crazy ride/ story about his life, and how loving unconditionally can sometimes lead to disaster. He is a suicide survivor, making a change to hopefully make a change in the world. He shares his story in hopes he can help save someone from making the terrible choice he made only 3 years ago.
WhatMakesUsFire Family please help me welcome Mr. Al Wright.

@The_Hurtun-Alburton
@WhatMakesUsFire 
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On this episode of the podcast, we have a returning guest, Mr. Jason Patton of Fire Department Chronicles and Fire Dept. Coffee. Most know Jason from his YouTube videos highlighting the funny situations we as Firefighters deal with on a daily basis. However, what some may not know, he is a very large voice in the advocacy for mental health within the Civil Service. This episode we talk on how we can start making a change on the culture currently within our Civil Service.
WMUF Family please help welcome back Mr. Jason Patton.

Social Media @FireDeptChronicles & @ FireDeptCoffee

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On this episode of the podcast we have Mr. James M. better known on social media as @ChiefNitro.
A retired NAVY Veteran, Chief takes us on a ride with his story of past experiences in the military, with his family, and how he has found a way to work through everything with the most positive outlook on life anyone would be envious of.
WMUF Family please help me welcome Mr. Chief Nitro

Social Media @chiefnitro
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On this episode of the podcast we have Mr. Brian. Him and I talk about his past life of crime, and incarceration and how he has grown from it. Brian also talks about how mental health played into his choices in life and how he has fought to overcome the damage it created. 
Please help me welcome my friend Brian.

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On this episode of the podcast I have Mr. Shawn L., known for his published book "Veteran Mindset 2.0". A successful podcast "From Struggles To Success" and on his social media platforms as @Sir_Veteranguy.
Check out his non profit vetlife4life.com and give him a follow on social media.
Support the show by visiting WhatMakesUsFire.org  

On this episode of the podcast we have avid chef, and life coach Mr. Josh B. Better known on his social media as @TimeoutWithJosh.
His story takes us to a perspective of a home schooled child, chef, and contracted military specialist. All of which seem to have contributed in some way, to his mental health issues he faced later on in his life. Josh then takes us through what it was, and how he found his way back to himself. His true self. His purpose.
WhatMakesUsFire Family, sit back and relax, it's time to have a "Timeout" with Josh.

www.whatmakesusfire.org
www.timeoutwithjosh.com

On this episode of the podcast we have my friend Mr. David Allen Stone, also known on social media as @DavidAllenStoneMusic. 
A currently enlisted ARMY National Guardsman, David sits with me and shares his life experiences that he found had lead him to struggling with his mental health. Having a "shit show" of an experience on his first deployment, to having experienced something that would have broken the strongest of us. He shares how he found his way back to peace.
WhatMakesUsFire Family, please help me welcome my friend Mr. David Allen Stone

On this episode of the podcast we have Mr. Dylan Gray, better known on social media as @dylangraymusic37. 
Dylan joins us on the show to share his story of his past, and how he continues to work through his mental health struggles from it. He has found a passion in music to share his story in hope he can help millions. However, he knows that if it's not going to be a million, then let it be just one. 
WMUF family please help me welcome Mr. Dylan Gray

 

On this episode of the podcast we have Mrs. Lauren D. Lane, better known as Lo to her friends. Her and I sit and talk about hitting rock bottom and how that is what was needed to start making a change in our lives. Dark humor, finding yourself within the job, and really finding yourself are all things Lo had to figure out for herself, and the journey wasn't all that pleasant. Please help me welcome Lo, to the WMUF Podcast.

Find Lo on social media with the tag @laurendowdlane
Help the WMUF Podcast & Non-Profit at www.whatmakesusfire.com

On this episode of the podcast we have a returning guest, Adam Fiegle. Better known on social media as @1TFHL. 
Over the past year since he has been on the show, there has been a lot of change in his life. Change that was intentional and some change that was unexpected. He shares with us how it has helped mold him, and help him grow within himself. We discuss what that changed looked like for himself, and where he plans on going from here. 
WMUF Family, please help me welcome back my brother, Adam.... and remember ADWAW!!!!

Follow him on social media with the tag @1TFHL.
Help support the show and Non-profit @ www.whatmakesusfire.com

On this episode of the podcast I have the strong, tenacious, and courageous Mrs. Melissa. Melissa is a Gold Star Wife, losing her husband to cancer believed and proven to have been an effect from the chemicals he was around while he was serving in the US ARMY. She shares the trials and obstacles since losing her husband just over a year ago. She is an advocate for our Military and First Responder members, and believes her story can and will be the start to changing the system that is the VA. 
WMUF Family please help me welcome my dear friend Melissa.

Find her on social media with the tag @ARMYWifeMelissGoldStar

Support the WMUF Podcast and Foundation by donating at www.whatmakesusfire.com

On this episode of the podcast we have returning guests, Mr. and Mrs. Brian and Kendra Ward. Creators, and founders of the 4Ward Project, a project created in the name of their son, Mr. Eric Ward, a veteran who lost his battle with depression and became part of the 22 A Day. Their mission, to bring awareness and support to those within the veteran community and their families, that they are not alone. Creating the "Rock" for Eric program, designed to share Eric's story of his life and the positive change he made, and continues to make, in the lives of countless of people.
WMUF family, please help me welcome my family Brian and Kendra Ward.

www.4wardproject.com

On this episode we have my friend Tex, better known on his social media as TexasInfidel88. I invited Tex onto the show to share his journey through the crazy thing we call life. Growing up an adopted child, going into the NAVY, then realizing he was suffering from a mental health issue. Tex shares how he manages his mental health, and honestly allows me to challenge his perspective on how he may continue to treat, and work through his issues. Please welcome my friend Tex, the guy with a crap ton of user names.

@texasinfidel88 on TikTok