Best Tactical Strength And Conditioning Podcasts (2025)

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Ep. 105 Weaponized Empathy: 7 Shocking Ways Narcissistic Abusers Target Compassionate Women 24:01

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Discover why your greatest strength became your biggest vulnerability in that toxic relationship. If you've ever wondered why YOU were targeted by a narcissist, this episode reveals the uncomfortable truth: abusers specifically hunt for empathetic, compassionate women. Your kindness wasn't a weakness—it was their weapon. In this eye-opening episode…

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Torpedo Swimtalk Podcast with Bobby Hurley - World Records To World Class Coaching 1:03:18

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Send us a text World champion and former short-course world record holder Bobby Hurley joins me for a ripper Torpedo Swimtalk episode — from winning the World SC 50 Back in Istanbul to racing everything from the 50 back to the 1500 free, then flipping the script as a coach and World Aquatics commentator. We get into range, resilience, and how the s…

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NFL Strength & Conditioning Coach of the Year - Creator of the Tier System - Coach Joe Kenn (#52) 1:22:38

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You guys know how much we love the Tier System for tactical athletes. Today's episode is special - we have the creator of the Tier System, Coach Joe Kenn (aka Big House) to talk about getting strong, well-conditioned, and performing at the top of your game. This is a must listen for anyone who needs to perform at elite levels. You can follow Coach …

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Ep. 104 Triangulation: The Invisible People Ruining Your Relationship (And How to Spot Them) 23:50

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Triangulation is one of the most disorienting tactics in toxic and narcissistic dynamics. It turns simple conversations into three-way dramas, pulls “invisible people” into your relationship, and leaves you defending yourself against stories you never heard. This episode breaks down how triangulation actually works, why manipulators rely on it, and…

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Torpedo Swimtalk Podcast with Martin Bennell - How Targeted Training, Racing Practice and Heavy Lifts Turned Into World Titles in Singapore 47:22

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Send us a text Gold medals at the World Masters Championships don’t happen by accident. UK based Martin Bennell, a Masters world champion in his late 40s, joins Torpedo Swimtalk Podcast walks us through the exact blueprint that turned a six-month promise—break 30 in the 50 breaststroke—into British records, lifetime bests, and three golds. We get i…

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Setting Up Your Garage Gym 101 (#51) 18:41

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Many of our athletes train out of their home gym or have aspirations to build a kick ass home gym. Prioritizing how you want to set it up to get the most bang for your buck can be tough. This episode we break down exactly what you need to get started. Start training here: Warfighter Free WeekBy Modern Athlete Strength

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310 · Dr. Efrat Levy - Fingerprinting the Big Players: Inside the Hidden Order Flow 1:36:12

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Dr. Efrat t Levy is a cybersecurity expert with a PhD in Computer Science and AI from Ben-Gurion University—one of Israel’s top tech institutions. After years studying how to detect hackers through side-channel signals, she applied the same logic to trading. In this conversation, Dr. Levy explains how she uses machine learning to map non-repainting…

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Torpedo Swimtalk Podcast with Olympic Medallist and WR holder Geoff Huegill 1:03:30

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Send us a text What does it take to turn swimming punishing kilometres into smarter, faster racing? Olympic medalist and world record holder Geoff Huegill joins us on this week's episode of Torpedo Swimtalk Podcast to unpack the evolution from “character-building” grind sessions to a sprint philosophy built on skill, precision, and purpose. Geoff t…

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Navy SEAL and Tactical Performance Coach Stew Smith (#50) 51:03

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Stew Smith is one of the originals in tactical strength and conditioning - developing programs for aspiring Special Operations candidates and many more before tactical strength and conditioning was even a thing. Listen to Stew and Jimmy talk about his time in BUD/S and how he trains aspiring candidates today. Start Training Here: Warfighter…

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Torpedo Swimtalk Podcast with Strength Coach Jack Brown - How to lift more and swim faster 53:23

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Send us a text Ready to rethink how strength work fits into your swim life? We welcome strength coach Jack Brown of Aqua Strength Performance to Torpedo Swimtalk Podcast and unpack a smarter approach to dryland that actually shows up on the clock. Jack blends a swimmer’s background with strength and conditioning chops to build programs that scale a…

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309 · Diego Ivan Cortes Lopez - Winning Through Losing: When 30% Is Enough 1:03:10

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How a trader from Dallas built consistency—and a simple lifestyle of freedom in Southeast Asia—with a 30% win rate. Diego Ivan Cortes Lopez grew up chasing perfection on the tennis court, where winning came naturally, but it was trading that taught him how to win by losing. After years of trial, error, and a six-figure setback, studying the methods…

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Training with Limited Equipment and in Groups (#49) 48:55

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Tactical athletes will never have perfect conditions at all times. Sometimes you find yourself away from your standard gym equipment and must amend training to what you have on hand. That's expected and we must find better way to stay consistent on our programming. In this episode we discuss how you can amend your regular training to limited equipm…

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Stay Consistent by Putting Purpose in Your Training - Professional Lacrosse Player and Nike Athlete Max Adler (#48) 38:25

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Professional lacrosse athlete and Nike sponsored athlete, Max Adler, joins us on the podcast. Max has had a beast of a lacrosse career but continues to find way to train hard and keep purpose in his training since hanging the cleats up. Whether you're a sports athlete or tactical athlete, we all need to find ways to keep "the why" in our training. …

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What Happens If You Fail? (#47) 13:57

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Programs End, Systems Evolve (#46) 24:15

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Elite performers adopt systems...they don't hop from program to program with no logical order. People who are serious about building strength, power, and endurance concurrently don't just need another program, they need a system that evolves as they become more advanced in their training. In this episode we'll jump into the difference between progr…

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308 · Jack Schwager and Emanuel Balarie - Market Wizards, Measured: Inside the Criteria, Craft, and Grit 57:41

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We’re joined by Jack Schwager—author of the legendary Market Wizards series and co-founder of FundSeeder—along with his partner and fellow co-founder & CEO, Emanuel Balarie. Jack shares what it really takes to be considered for a Market Wizards book: not one formula, but a mix of standout performance, disciplined risk, and an almost obsessive commi…

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Add Running to Warfighter Without Burning Out (#45) 14:24

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Want to add running to your program without burning out? Tune in to this episode and we use Warfighter as an example of exactly how to do this. Join Warfighter: Warfighter Free Trial Apply for 1:1 Training: Apply HereBy Modern Athlete Strength

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Inside the New Warfighter Cycle - Ironclad (#44) 25:51

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We break down the day to day training on the newest cycle of Warfighter, Ironclad. Don't forget to use code IRONCLAD to grab 50% off Warfighter. Join Warfighter Here: Start My Free Trial Warfighter + Mobility Bundle: Join Here Want to Work 1:1 With Us? Apply HereBy Modern Athlete Strength

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307 · Mario Dimitroff - The Gamer’s Edge: High-Win Scalping in Pre-Market Madness 1:13:40

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A former competitive gamer, Mario Dimitroff from Bulgaria got his start on a local trading floor before discovering that the U.S. premarket session best fit his skills. Now trading for a living and doing nothing else, his news-driven, event-based scalping focuses on low-liquidity movers. Leveraging gaming-honed speed and pattern recognition, he qui…

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Hitting Big Lifts at a Leaner Body Composition (#43) 55:34

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Jimmy and I jump into the methods of how our athletes are hitting new PRs but at their leanest and lighted body composition. Want to work 1:1 with Jimmy? Apply Here Join Warfighter: Start My Free Trial Warfighter + Mobility Bundle: Start My Free TrialBy Modern Athlete Strength

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Ep. 103 The Awakening: How Narcissistic Abuse Patterns Are Embedded in Every System Women Face 42:02

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You thought it was just your toxic partner. You finally learned to recognize the gaslighting, the financial control, the manipulation that nearly destroyed your sanity. But then you started noticing something terrifying: the exact same tactics showing up everywhere else in your life. In this groundbreaking episode, we explore the shocking truth tha…

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What I Would Tell My Younger Self About Training (#42) 15:31

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In this episode, I reflect on their past training experiences and share valuable insights on strength and conditioning. I emphasize the importance of focusing on fundamental movements, maintaining consistency over intensity, and understanding nutrition's role in performance. I also highlight the significance of tracking progress and the benefits of…

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Ep. 102 Emotionally Absent: When Patriarchy Teaches Men to Disconnect 15:39

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Join our Exclusive Community on Supercast! Have you spent years feeling unseen in your relationship, wondering why someone who says they love you can’t seem to connect with you emotionally? In this episode, we explore the hidden emotional architecture behind that disconnect — specifically, how alexithymia and cultural conditioning through patriarch…

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306 · Michael Katz - Prop Goes the Trader 55:07

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Online funding prop firms have captured the attention of traders in recent years. In this episode, the CEO of Trade The Pool, Michael Katz, joins the podcast to answer key questions and offer perspective from inside one of the leading firms. The conversation explores how these firms operate, what they mean for traders, and the common debates surrou…

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What to Expect Next on Warfighter (#41) 20:59

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Brand new 12 week cycle is coming up on Warfighter and here's what you can expect to see. Join Warfighter FREE: Join Here Novice Lifter?: Join Warfighter Foundations Warfighter + Nutrition Support: Warfighter Elite Get the Warfighter Bundle: Join HereBy Modern Athlete Strength

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Ep. 101 Validation Withholding: The Hidden Psychological Abuse Destroying Women's Reality 37:15

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Are you constantly questioning your own reality? Do you find yourself apologizing for having feelings or wondering if you're "too sensitive"? You might be experiencing validation withholding - a psychological manipulation tactic that's more common and devastating than most people realize. In this comprehensive episode, we expose the hidden patterns…

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305 · Julian Komar - When Story, Fundamentals, and Technicals Align 1:30:42

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Growing up in Germany without a financial background, Julian Komar became fascinated by stocks as a teenager. He moved past complex German trading products to concentrate on U.S. equities. Specializing in momentum and growth stocks on the daily timeframe, he blends fundamentals, technicals, and story analysis to uncover opportunities that put him i…

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Effects of Concurrent Training on Ruck Performance and Body Composition (#40) 37:18

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We break down a research article detailing the effects of concurrent resistance and aerobic training on ruck performance and body composition. We match the research with what we've seen in 20+ years of working with athletes to help you find the best training methods to reach your goals. Read the original article here: (PDF) Effects of Concurrent Re…

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From Football to Spirituality 26:08

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In this episode of The Cold Feet Podcast, Sean sits down with Allison from Staten Island, a rising star in women’s football and a member of Team Israel. From her first taste of flag football in middle school to becoming the youngest MVP in a national tackle championship, Allison’s story is one of grit, growth, and faith. She shares how the game sha…

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Ep. 100 Covert Sabotage: How to Recognize Hidden Psychological Warfare in Relationships 33:18

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Discover the hidden world of covert sabotage - a calculated form of psychological manipulation that targets your success while maintaining complete deniability. This episode reveals the sophisticated tactics used to undermine ambitious individuals, particularly successful women, and how to recognize patterns designed to be invisible. What You'll Le…

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A Framework to Stay Physically Ready (#39) 37:49

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Physical Readiness is what we do. It's the purpose of Modern Athlete to help athletes be able to answer the call anytime, anywhere, 365 days out of the year. Here's how we think about training and readiness cycles. Join Warfighter for free here: https://marketplace.trainheroic.com/workout-plan/team/modern-athlete-strength-solutions?attrib=260991-po…

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Ep. 99 Loyalty Over Love: The Quiet Code That Shapes Male Relationships 20:34

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Join our Exclusive Community: https://narcissisticabuserecovery.supercast.com/ What if a man’s strongest allegiance isn’t to the relationship, but to the silent, unspoken loyalty he holds with other men? In this eye-opening episode of the Narcissistic Abuse Recovery Podcast, Lynn exposes the invisible code that governs male loyalty — and the ways i…

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Set a Goal and Build a Training Plan Around It w/ Coach Jimmy Prendergast (EP #38) 1:00:14

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Jimmy and I catch up on training, going into detail about both of our current training goals and how we are developing our program to accomplish them. Want Jimmy to coach you 1:1? Apply for coaching here. Join Warfighter for a Week Free: Warfighter Warfighter + Mobility + Yoke Bundle: Access Here Warfighter: Mobility: Join the new mobility team…

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Ep. 98 Alexithymia and Patriarchy: When Men Can’t Name Their Feelings, Everyone Pays the Price 4:55

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Listen to the Full Podcast on our Supercast Private Feed https://narcissisticabuserecovery.supercast.com/ If you’ve ever loved someone who couldn’t name their own feelings — and spent years trying to fill in the blanks — this episode is for you. Today, we explore alexithymia: the quiet condition that leaves people emotionally mute, and often leaves…

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304 · Kyle Ng aka JadeCap - $4.5M with Process, Patience, and Prop Firms 1:18:13

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From academic struggles at SUNY Albany to holding the world record for the largest prop firm payouts—roughly $4.5 million in total, Kyle Ng a.k.a. JadeCap’s journey started out like many aspiring traders. Sparked by a childhood friend's success in forex about 14 years ago, he found his way into the financial markets. Like many traders, he went thro…

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Functional Feet With Gait Happens 19:43

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After wrapping up an incredible day at the Barefoot Shoe Expo, we had the chance to sit down and hang out with Jen from Gait Happens. In this relaxed and insightful conversation, we dive into all things foot health, foot function, and the importance of understanding how your feet move. We had an absolute blast chatting with Jen, and you can check o…

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Xero shoes and foot freedom - the story behind the brand with Steven Sashen 20:42

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After spending the day touring the Xero Shoes warehouse and offices, we sat down—literally on the floor—for a laid-back conversation with Steven Sashen, the co-founder of Xero Shoes. In this episode, Steven shares the origin story of the brand, the philosophy behind natural foot function, and why going barefoot (or as close as possible) can be a ga…

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Don't Just Raise the Ceiling, Raise the Floor...What Matters for Tactical Athletes (EP #37) 10:49

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Raise the floor means raising the baseline of performance. This is the performance that you can access on-demand...anytime, anywhere. Join Warfighter Here >> WarfighterBy Modern Athlete Strength

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Ep. 97 The Purpose of the Patriarchy: Controlling Women’s Bodies, Choices and Sexuality 27:52

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Join our Exclusive Community on Supercast! Most people think the patriarchy is about power, dominance, or resource management. But what if the real goal has always been much more specific? What if every institution - marriage, religion, law, medicine, and cultural "morals" - has been designed to give men unrestricted access to women's bodies and se…

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303 · Chris Vermeulen - From Tick to Trend, Day Trading to Wave Riding 1:08:39

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What happens when a teenager growing up without TV in rural Canada stumbles across CNBC in a college dorm and sees people making $100,000 in a day? For Chris Vermeulen, that moment changed everything—and kicked off a 25-year journey of trading triumphs, painful losses, and profound strategy shifts. In this episode, you'll meet a trader who’s lived …

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Preventing Injury Before It Occurs (EP #36) 34:21

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Sometimes it seems like injury is almost synonymous with working a job in a tactical field. While it may not be possible to totally prevent injury, we can certainly do things to mitigate it. Check out this episode with Dr. Jamie Mraz to learn how. Grab a FREE Week on Warfighter Here: Warfighter Training Team Take You Athlete Assessment Here: MASS A…

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Ep. 96 Why True Partnership Requires Destroying Patriarchy, Not Just Criticizing Men 36:53

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Join our Exclusive Community on Supercast! The Hidden Connection Between Narcissistic Abuse and Patriarchy: A Groundbreaking Episode Have you ever wondered why toxic relationship patterns keep repeating, no matter how hard you try to "fix" things? What if I told you the problem isn't you, your partner, or even individual men – but an invisible syst…

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Not for Everyone: The Type of Athlete Warfighter Serves (EP #35) 14:25

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Warfighter is built for a specific type of individual. Is it you? Jump into this episode and find out exactly who we built Warfighter for. And when you're ready... Grab a FREE week on Warfighter here: Warfighter Free WeekBy Modern Athlete Strength

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Ep. 95 Hidden Rage Women Were Never Allowed to Express 13:31

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Join our Exclusive Community: https://narcissisticabuserecovery.supercast.com/ In 1998, Alanis Morissette released "Sympathetic Character" - a raw, unflinching song that exposed truths most women knew but were never allowed to say out loud. Twenty-six years later, her words hit harder than ever: "I have as much rage as you have... and I've kept min…

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Getting Lean While Staying Performance Focused (EP #34) 19:39

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Getting lean while still fueling for performance. Don't miss our take on strategies you can start implementing today. Use the TDEE Calculator: tdeecalculator.net Join the Warfighter Training Team: Warfighter Free Week Apply for 1:1 Training and/or Nutrition: Apply for 1:1 Here Need Help Dialing Into the Right Program: Take the Athlete Assessment…

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Ep. 94 When Care Becomes Control: Recognizing Unhealthy Patterns in Loving Relationships 24:26

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Join our Exclusive Community: https://narcissisticabuserecovery.supercast.com/ Ever been in a relationship where someone takes care of everything for you, but something feels... off? You can't quite put your finger on it, but you feel smaller, more dependent, less like yourself. In this eye-opening episode, we explore the hidden mechanics of how ge…

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Ep. 93 Was Emotional and Financial Illiteracy the Patriarchy’s Perfect Trap? 16:37

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Join our Exclusive Community: https://narcissisticabuserecovery.supercast.com/ Have you ever felt like the system was rigged against you—like no matter how hard you tried, something invisible kept you stuck? In this episode of The Narcissistic Abuse Recovery Podcast, we unpack how patriarchy created a devastating two-part trap: emotional illiteracy…

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Absolute vs. Relative Strength for Tactical Athletes (EP #33) 17:48

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It's no doubt that strength is a key component in physical readiness. In this episode we examine the importance of both absolute and relative strength in tactical performance. Join the Warfighter Training Team: Warfighter Free Week Visit Our Website: Modern Athlete Site Get dialed into the right program for you: Take the Athlete Assessment…

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302 · Dylan Maltman - Go Where Orders Flow 1:11:51

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Dylan Maltman, an intraday futures and forex trader and founder of Apex Capital, must have had exceptional clarity starting at a young age. Introduced to the markets in a high school presentation by a prop firm, Dylan caught the passion for the potential of the markets and persuaded his way into a position at the firm. Learning about back testing, …

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Ep. 92 Why Patriarchy Indirectly Teaches Silence, Isolation and Your Compliance 16:50

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Join our Exclusive Community: https://narcissisticabuserecovery.supercast.com/ What if the rules you’ve been living by were never truly yours? What if they were designed to keep you silent, compliant, and doubting your own worth? In this powerful episode of the Narcissistic Abuse Recovery Podcast, Lynn unpacks how patriarchal scripts condition us t…