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The O2X Podcast117.) Dr. Jaime Tartar | Optimizing Parenthood | Creating Healthy Sleep HabitsWelcome to the O2X limited series Optimizing Parenthood - A Guide to Leading the Next Generation.Over this 5 episode limited series we will explore the science, strategies, and practical wisdom behind raising healthy, confident, and resilient young adults. Hosted by O2X Vice President of Government Brendan Stickles, this podcast brings together leading experts in sleep science, nutrition, fitness, psychology, and personal development to help parents navigate the complexities of modern parenting.Episode #2 features O2X Sleep & Fatigue Management Specialist Jaime Lee Tartar. Dr. Tartar is a Professor of Neuroscience at Nova Southeastern University...
2025-11-1140 minThe O2X Podcast116.) Dr. Katy Tran Turner | Optimizing Parenthood | Building Resilience in Young AdultsWelcome to the O2X limited series Optimizing Parenthood - A Guide to Leading the Next Generation.Over this 5 episode limited series we will explore the science, strategies, and practical wisdom behind raising healthy, confident, and resilient young adults. Hosted by O2X Vice President of Government Brendan Stickles, this podcast brings together leading experts in sleep science, nutrition, fitness, psychology, and personal development to help parents navigate the complexities of modern parenting.Episode #1 features Dr. Katy Turner who discusses building confidence and resilience within young adults. Dr. Katy Tran Turner is the Manager of...
2025-11-0347 minThe O2X Podcast115.) Optimizing Parenthood | A Guide to Leading the Next Generation - PrequelWelcome to the O2X limited series Optimizing Parenthood - A Guide to Leading the Next Generation.Over the next 5 episodes we will explore the science, strategies, and practical wisdom behind raising healthy, confident, and resilient young adults. Hosted by O2X Vice President of Government Brendan Stickles, this podcast brings together leading experts in sleep science, nutrition, fitness, psychology, and personal development to help parents navigate the complexities of modern parenting.Each episode will dive deep into a crucial aspect of child development—from establishing sleep routines and building healthy eating habits to fostering co...
2025-10-2322 minThe O2X Podcast114.) 'The Readiness Brief' - Part 5 | U.S. Navy's Helicopter Sea Combat Wing Atlantic (HSCWL)Welcome to "The Readiness Brief," a limited podcast series hosted by The O2X Podcast, designed to explore the critical importance of readiness within the tactical community. In each episode, we bring to the forefront seasoned members of the O2X Integrated Readiness Platform (IRP) network, engaging in insightful conversations with senior leaders across the tactical population."The Readiness Brief" aims to foster a deeper understanding of the O2X Integrated Readiness Platform (IRP) while spotlighting successes and valuable insights from organizations committed to preparedness.Part 5 features O2X Human...
2025-08-2849 minThe O2X Podcast111.) 'The Readiness Brief' - Part 4 | U.S. Navy's Electronic Attack Wing U.S. Pacific FleetWelcome to "The Readiness Brief," a limited podcast series hosted by The O2X Podcast, designed to explore the critical importance of readiness within the tactical community. In each episode, we bring to the forefront seasoned members of the O2X Integrated Readiness Platform (IRP) network, engaging in insightful conversations with senior leaders across the tactical population."The Readiness Brief" aims to foster a deeper understanding of the O2X Integrated Readiness Platform (IRP) while spotlighting successes and valuable insights from organizations committed to preparedness.Part 4 features O2X Program...
2025-05-2755 minThe O2X Podcast110.) 'The Readiness Brief' - Part 3 | U.S. Army Reserve 81st Readiness DivisionWelcome to "The Readiness Brief," a limited podcast series hosted by The O2X Podcast, designed to explore the critical importance of readiness within the tactical community. In each episode, we bring to the forefront seasoned members of the O2X Integrated Readiness Platform (IRP) network, engaging in insightful conversations with senior leaders across the tactical population."The Readiness Brief" aims to foster a deeper understanding of the O2X Integrated Readiness Platform (IRP) while spotlighting successes and valuable insights from organizations committed to preparedness.Part 3 features O2X Human...
2025-05-1036 minThe O2X Podcast109.) 'The Readiness Brief' - Part 2 | Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Training AcademyWelcome to "The Readiness Brief," a limited podcast series hosted by The O2X Podcast, designed to explore the critical importance of readiness within the tactical community. In each episode, we bring to the forefront seasoned members of the O2X Integrated Readiness Platform (IRP) network, engaging in insightful conversations with senior leaders across the tactical population."The Readiness Brief" aims to foster a deeper understanding of the O2X Integrated Readiness Platform (IRP) while spotlighting successes and valuable insights from organizations committed to preparedness.Part 2 features O2X Human...
2025-04-171h 00The O2X Podcast108.) 'The Readiness Brief' - Part 1 | D.C. Fire & EMSWelcome to "The Readiness Brief," a limited podcast series hosted by The O2X Podcast, designed to explore the critical importance of readiness within the tactical community. In each episode, we bring to the forefront seasoned members of the O2X Integrated Readiness Platform (IRP) network, engaging in insightful conversations with senior leaders across the tactical population."The Readiness Brief" aims to foster a deeper understanding of the O2X Integrated Readiness Platform (IRP) while spotlighting successes and valuable insights from organizations committed to preparedness.Part 1 features O2X Program...
2025-04-0342 minThe O2X Podcast106.) Brandon Athey | 5 Keys to Success for Fire Academy Prep-Brandon Athey is an O2X Strength and Conditioning Specialist at Howard County Fire and Rescue.-Prior to joining O2X, he was apart of the U.S. Army’s Holistic Health and Fitness (H2F) Program with the 18th Field Artillery Brigade in Fort Bragg, NC, from 2021-2023. During his time, he assisted in creating the H2F Program for the Brigade, stood up two strength and conditioning programs at the Battery level for the 18th FA Brigade’s 3rd Battalion, 27th Field Artillery Regiment’s (3-27) Alpha and Charlie Batteries, and lead the cr...
2024-12-1857 minThe O2X Podcast103.) Rear Admiral John Meier (ret.) | Commander Naval Air Force Atlantic-Rear Adm. John Meier (ret.) is a 1986 graduate of United States Naval Academy and was "winged" as a Naval Aviator in August 1988.-In his 37 years of Naval service, he achieved over 4,000 flight hours & 675 carrier landings, 6 separate command tours, and eventually ended his career with the title of ‘Commander Naval Air Force Atlantic’, achieving the title of second highest ranking Naval Aviator in the U.S. Navy-In this role, he was responsible for 40,000+ personnel, six aircraft carriers, 2500+ aircraft and an ~$8 billion annual operating budget.-John's operational assignments include Electronic Attack Squadron-141 (VAQ-141), Carr...
2024-10-1558 minThe O2X Podcast101.) Frank Wintrich | A Breakdown of Culture Development (NSCA Tactical Conference Presentation)-Episode 101 features Frank Wintrich, O2X’s Program Manager within the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). Frank is 2x guest on the O2X podcast - with his background covered on episode #41 as well as his strength and conditioning tips for beginners covered in our ‘10 Basic Strats’ limited series.-From birds eye, Frank spent 19 years at the NCAA Division I level working with a variety of athletes to develop holistic training that allows for peak physical and psychological performance in their respective sports discipline.-A few of his notable roles include: Director of Football Performance at UCL...
2024-08-3052 minThe O2X Podcast100.) Loy Donaldson & Alex Othmer | 1500+ Consecutive Days of the O2X Run Challenge + Support Guardian Revival-Today's episode is joined by Loy Donaldson and Alex Othmer.-Alex Othmer is an O2X Lead Instructor, graduate of the United States Merchant Marine Academy, and former U.S. Navy SEAL. Currently, he is the Co-founder and Executive Director of Guardian Revival, a 501(c)(3) Not-for-profit Organization chartered to support first responders and veterans.-Loy Donaldson is a firefighter with Anchorage (AK) Fire Department, a CrossFit athlete, and former Teaching Assistant for children with special needs. -In May of 2020, as of way to encourage fitness d...
2024-08-1939 minThe O2X Podcast99.) Joe Cavallaro | Physical Therapist w/ Massachusetts National Guard-Joe Cavallaro is a Doctor of Physical Therapy and On-Site Human Performance Specialist with the Massachusetts National Guard where he provides support in injury management and prevention.-He is a 2013 graduate of Northeastern University’s Doctor of Physical Therapy program, is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist and USA Triathlon coach and leans on his experience in working with athletes at each timepoint across the injury to performance spectrum.-Prior to O2X, Joe had the opportunity to work with and support both the Boston Celtics and Indiana Pacers of the National Basketball Association, Premier Le...
2024-08-021h 03The O2X Podcast98.) Dr. Gabe Farias & Jordan Hicks | O2X Integrated Specialist Program w/ Phoenix Police Department-Dr. Gabe Farias & Jordan Hicks represent the O2X Integrated Specialist Program with Phoenix Police Department.-Jordan Hicks specializes in injury prevention and management as a certified Athletic Trainer - with six years of expertise in evaluating and rehabilitating musculoskeletal injuries. -Prior to joining the O2X team, Jordan was a Sports Medicine Injury Prevention Athletic Trainer at Camp Pendleton. With a demonstrated commitment to the physical, mental, and emotional well-being of patients, she successfully developed regiment level athletic training programs, implemented concussion protocols, and contributed significantly to the overall fitness and mobility of...
2024-07-1555 minThe O2X Podcast97.) Trey Lachicotte | U.S. Army Green Beret (ret.) + Long-Range Surveillance Detachment (LRSD) Commander-Trey Lachicotte is an O2X Lead Instructor and retired US Army Special Forces Operator (Green Beret) who worked as the Long-Range Surveillance Detachment (LRSD) commander.-Prior to entering the Army, he attended the University of Tennessee, where he assisted in strength training for the National Championship University of Tennessee Women’s Basketball team.-He also competed on the Army Reserve Officer Training Corps’ (AROTC) national championship Ranger Challenge team (collegiate level). These experiences translated to his successful completion of the US Army’s Ranger and Special Forces Qualification courses and service as an US Army G...
2024-06-1357 minThe O2X Podcast96.) Rob Kelly | Stage 3 Cancer Survivor + Former U.S. Navy Surface Warfare Officer -Rob Kelly is an O2X Account Executive, Stage 3 Cancer Survivor, an IRONMAN Triathlon finisher, and former U.S. Navy Surface Warfare Officer-He is an Eagle Scout, a graduate of the United States Naval Academy, and also earned a Master of Business for Veterans (MBV) from the University of Southern California, Marshall school of Business.-Before joining the O2X team, he served for 11 years as a U.S. Navy Surface Warfare Officer. During his time in the Navy, he served on 6 warships across 3 overseas deployments. Throughout his service, he embraced various roles, from s...
2024-05-2347 minThe O2X Podcast95.) Lindsey Deppen - O2X Mental Performance Specialist | 3 Strategies to Mitigate Performance Anxiety-Lindsey Deppen is a Certified Mental Performance Consultant (CMPC) serving at the O2X Integrated Specialist Program with the U.S. Navy Helicopter Sea Combat Weapons School Atlantic-Originally from Long Island, New York, she received her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Mount Saint Mary College before obtaining her Master’s degree in Sport and Exercise Psychology from Springfield College-Prior to O2X, she served as the Lead Performance Expert at Fort Eustis in the U.S. Army’s Ready and Resilient (R2) Program - which is geared towards enhancing resilience and optimi...
2024-05-0940 minThe O2X Podcast93.) Dr. Allison Brager & Dr. Laurie Craigen | The Overlap Between Sleep & Mental Health Disorders-Today we’re joined two separate guests: Dr. Laurie Craigen, who specializes in Mental Health, and Dr. Allison Brager, who specializes in Sleep Performance.-Laurie Craigen is an O2X Clinical Resilience Specialist and an Associate Professor in the Mental Health Counseling and Behavioral Medicine Program at Boston University.-She is an active Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Boston, received her PhD from the College of William and Mary, and has worked with clients experiencing trauma, grief, anxiety, and depression. Throughout the years, she has developed expertise in working with high performance athletes, cl...
2024-04-1151 minThe O2X Podcast92.) Dr. David Meyer | Wildland Firefighter turned Clinical Psychologist-Dr. David Meyer is an O2X Resilience Specialist and a licensed Clinical Psychologist with a focus on PTSD/trauma-While attending college for environmental science and psychology, he worked as an EMT/firefighter with the US Forest Service. In his 14 years of fire/EMS experience, he served as a wildland firefighter, EMT, engine foreman, and helicopter rappeler with the Jackson Helitack before deciding to shift his career toward psychology, with an emphasis on trauma and work with first responders and survivors of trauma-He earned his Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from the University of...
2024-03-2856 minThe O2X Podcast90.) James Byler | USMC Infantry Officer + Double Amputee-James Byler graduated from Purdue University as member of the NROTC program and was commissioned as a 2nd Lieutenant in the United States Marine Corps-Stationed at Camp Pendleton (CA) as an Infantry Platoon Commander, he was in charge of training, leading, mentoring, and preparing about 40 Marines for what was to be a very difficult deployment in Afghanistan-On October 17, 2010, he was leading his platoon on a dismounted patrol of a narrow alley in Northern Helmand Province - one of the deadliest provinces in Afghanistan at the time. During this Patrol, he subsequently suffered...
2024-02-2354 minThe O2X Podcast88.) Tim Bayley | O2X Mental Performance Specialist + Former Runner for Team Great Britain-Tim Bayley is an O2X Mental Performance Specialist with a background in elite athletics-He competed at a high level in cricket, soccer, and most notably track & field – ultimately winning the British Championships for the 800 meters in 2005-This translated to getting recruited to the United States on a track & field scholarship to run at Iona University in New Rochelle, NY, where he became a 4x All-American athlete and member of the Iona Hall of Fame-As a professional runner, Tim was a sub-four minute miler and was selected to represent Great Br...
2024-01-2542 minThe O2X Podcast86.) 2023 in Review | O2X Cofounder Paul McCulloughIn 2023, O2X executed over 250 training events to total over 500+ training days.During these engagements, we trained over 6100 tactical athletes and built over 200 new course curriculums. As compared to 2022, that is a 22.5% increase in the amount of events conducted and a 24% increase in the amount of tactical athletes trained.O2X’s Integrated Specialist Program doubled in size, with new programs starting at: Air National Guard (4 OSS), Baltimore County Fire (1 OSS), Palm Beach County Sheriff’s (1 OSS), West Palm Beach Fire...
2023-12-2839 minThe O2X Podcast85.) Erik Melanson | United States Marine Corps Intelligence Officer + O2X Lead Instructor-Erik Melanson is an O2X Lead Instructor who currently serves on active duty in the United States Marine Corps as an Intelligence Officer. -He has spent the majority of his career in the special operations community, deploying in support of combat operations in Iraq, Afghanistan, and Africa. While serving in Marine Special Operations Command or MARSOC, he was introduced to human performance. From that point forward, human performance and the role of the tactical athlete have been a staple in his life.-In August of 2020 after returning from Afghanistan, he suffered a traumatic...
2023-11-091h 14The O2X Podcast83.) Wayne Sasso | O2X Cognitive Performance Specialist w/ Arlington County Police (PT 2: Mental Performance in Law Enforcement)-Wayne Sasso is an On-Site Mental Performance Specialist and Program Manager for Arlington County (VA) Police Department. In his role, he applies his experience in Performance Psychology to support sworn and unsworn members of the department in the areas of performance improvement, stress management, leadership and organizational development.-For over 8 years, he has been working in the human performance field with a myriad of populations. He comes to O2X from the ‘Optimizing the Human Weapon System’ program in Tucson (AZ), which provides fighter pilots with embedded physical and psychological support to improve readiness. It was here wher...
2023-09-2152 minThe O2X Podcast82.) Stephen Scrobe | SWAT Team Leader + K-9 Officer (PT 1: Mental Performance in Law Enforcement)-Stephen Scrobe joined O2X with over 15 years of Law Enforcement experience including time as a K-9 Officer, SWAT Team Leader, and Training Detective during his tenure-Currently he is the Co-Owner of Heart and Sol, LLC, where he coaches families to take charge of their health and fitness through online and in-person training, classes, and educational workshops. With almost 20 years in the fitness industry, he is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) and Tactical Strength and Condition Facilitator (TSAC-F) through the NSCA-When he’s not coaching, he serves as an O2...
2023-09-1457 minThe O2X Podcast80.) Kim Vesey | President of Building Homes for Heroes-Kim Vesey is the President, General Counsel, and member of the Board of Directors at Building Homes for Heroes (BHH)-She is a 2006 graduate of Hofstra Law School and joined the Suffolk County District Attorneys’ office as an Assistant District Attorney after graduation-Then, in 2008, she began volunteering for Building Homes For Heroes in an effort to help the organization grow and progress. After four years of volunteer service, she joined the organization full time to focus her efforts on assisting our country’s injured heroes-Since this time, she’s become the pr...
2023-07-2737 minThe O2X Podcast77.) Jared Cheselske | Captain w/ San Diego Fire-Rescue Department + O2X Lead Instructor-Jared Cheselske is an O2X Lead Instructor, United States Army Combat Veteran, and Captain with San Diego Fire-Rescue Department-Prior to joining the fire service, he served in the U.S. Army where he deployed to Iraq during Desert Shield / Desert Storm-Since then he’s logged 27 years in the fire service, 21 of which were with San Diego Fire-Rescue Department-He is currently assign to Station 21 in Pacific Beach where he specializes in truck operations and serves on the department's Peer Support Team in order to help fellow firefighters during times of...
2023-06-1558 minThe O2X Podcast74.) Keith Eckert | Ultra Runner + Endurance Athlete-Keith Eckert is an ultra runner and endurance athlete who’s raised close to 400k for veteran and first responder non-profit organizations-He’s a 2014 graduate of the United States Naval Academy where he majored in Political Science and was a self described “practice scrub” with the Naval Academy wrestling team-After being medically discharged from the Navy in 2016, he picked up ultra racing. Since that time, he’s completed: 4 100 mile races, an additional 2 races between 200 and 250 miles, 2 successful completions of the Iditarod Trail Invitational 350 - which is a 350 mile trek through the Alaskan wilderness...
2023-04-271h 15The O2X Podcast73.) Michael Mellinger | Performance Psychologist for U.S. Army Special Operations-Michael Mellinger is an O2X Mental Performance Specialist-Throughout the last 7 years, he has worked in various roles ranging from a humble research assistant to the Director of Performance Psychology Operations within the US Army 7th Special Forces Group (Airborne) -Since 2016, he has helped build independent human performance focused departments at both the United States Naval Academy and the US Army’s 7SFG(A), served as the USNA’s liaison for one of the world’s largest research projects, and has earned recognition as one of the world’s premier human performance subject-matter-experts (SME) wit...
2023-04-1336 minThe O2X Podcast72.) Zack McAdams | Army Infantry Officer + O2X Director of Operations-Zack McAdams is a former Army Infantry Officer and Director of Operations at O2X-Prior to joining O2X, he served 13 years in the U.S. Army where he ended his career at the rank of Major. He served in a variety of leadership positions in Light Infantry Divisions across the Army including the 101st Airborne Division, 25th Infantry Division, and 10th Mountain Division. These roles encompassed teaching, advising, logistics, operations and command roles, and included multiple combat deployments to Afghanistan-He closed out his Army career serving as an Operations Officer...
2023-03-2354 minThe O2X Podcast71.) Kaci Clark | U.S. Army Blackhawk Helicopter Pilot (UH-60 A/L) + O2X Lead Instructor-Kaci Clark is an O2X Lead Instructor and former Blackhawk Helicopter Pilot for the 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment (SOAR)-She is a 2011 graduate from United States Military Academy at West Point where she received a Bachelors in Psychology. She went on to successfully complete U.S. Army Flight School where she learned to fly Blackhawk Helicopters-After a 2014 deployment to Afghanistan as a Flight Platoon Leader, she assessed and was accepted into 160th SOAR as one of their first female helicopter pilots. She deployed to multiple countries and flew over a...
2023-03-0746 minThe O2X Podcast70.) John Vargo | Retired Chandler (AZ) Firefighter + O2X Account Executive-John Vargo joined O2X as an Account Executive coming off a 20-year career as an Engineer Paramedic with Chandler (AZ) Fire Department-His contributions to the department while an active-duty member included serving as an IAFF Union Representative, an Apparatus Committee Member and cofounding the Chandler Fire Fighter Athletic Association, a nonprofit organization raising funds to support fire department personnel traveling across the world to compete in the World Police and Fire Games.-After retiring from the fire department, he formed Turn In, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that introduces first responders to meditation and...
2023-03-0251 minThe O2X Podcast69.) Alex Othmer | Navy SEAL + Founder of Guardian Revival -Alex Othmer is a former Navy SEAL, O2X Lead Instructor, and Co-founder + Executive Director of Guardian Revival-He’s a 2013 graduate of United States Merchant Marine Academy, earning his Bachelor’s degree in Nautical Science and U.S. Coast Guard Third Mate Unlimited Tonnage License-Upon graduation, he was commissioned as an Officer in the U.S. Navy where he served as a SEAL Operator until 2020 when he was honorably discharged-Since leaving the Navy, he earned Masters in Psychology with a concentration in Leadership from...
2023-02-1637 minThe O2X Podcast68.) 3 “Do’s & Don’ts” for New Year’s Resolutions | Katy Tran Turner (O2X Mental Performance Specialist)-Katy Tran Turner is an O2X Mental Performance Specialist with expertise in developing mental skills to optimize performance in fast-paced and dynamic environments. She specializes in developing strategies to enhance decision-making, confidence, self-regulation, and present-moment focus in high-stress performance moments.-She served for five seasons as the mental performance coach for the Buffalo Sabres and two seasons for the Buffalo Bills as part of a multidisciplinary, high performance team providing holistic training and support. Prior to working with professional athletes, she worked with soldiers at Fort Bragg, NC to provide mental performance training for tactical athletes.
2023-01-2645 minThe O2X Podcast67.) Erik Bustillo | Co-Vice President of the International Society of Sports Nutrition (ISSN)-Erik Bustillo is an O2X Nutrition Specialist, Registered Dietitian and current Co-Vice President of the International Society of Sports Nutrition (ISSN)-He is also a Certified Sports Nutritionist through the ISSN, a Certified Strength Coach through the National Council on Strength & Fitness- NCSF, and a Certified Personal Trainer through the National Strength and Conditioning Association – NSCA-He specializes in reading and understanding blood/lab values that have a direct effect on human physiology and one’s ability to perform, energy improvement, performance recovery, weight loss, stress management, mindset, and habit changeChec...
2023-01-1246 minThe O2X Podcast66.) 2022 in Review | O2X Cofounders Adam La Reau + Paul McCullough-Over 5000 tactical athletes, 2500 readiness assessments, 1200 human performance specialists and instructors, 430 training days, and more than 200 events - 2022 was a monumental year for O2X Human Performance. -Today, to discuss the accomplishments of O2X in 2022, we are joined by O2X Cofounders Adam La Reau and Paul McCullough. In their own words, Adam and Paul had mirrored a career throughout their time in the military - spending the majority of their time stationed with east coast based Navy SEAL teams. In 2013, along with the third cofounder Gabriel Gomez, they founded O2X Human Performance. You can hear A...
2022-12-2934 minThe O2X Podcast65.) Chris Irwin | Navy SEAL (ret.) + Founder of RARE SENSE-Chris Irwin is a retired Navy SEAL, former President of Kill Cliff inc, Founder of RARE SENSE, and communications director for the Navy SEAL Foundation.-He is a 1997 graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy and holds a Masters of Philosophy in International Relations from University of Cambridge in the U.K-Chris served 14 years in the SEAL teams at various commands and 6 years in the Naval Reserve, retiring after 20 years of service in 2017-In 2013, he became the President of Kill Cliff Inc., a healthy sports drink company and the fastest growing beverage b...
2022-12-0851 minThe O2X Podcast64.) Pete Kadushin | Chicago Blackhawks Mental Performance Coach-Pete Kadushin is an O2X Mental Performance Specialist that currently serves as the Mental Performance Coach for the Chicago Blackhawks.-He received his B.S. in Psychology at Penn State and his M.A. in counseling and Ph.D. in Sport and Exercise Psychology from West Virginia University.-Prior to his time at the Blackhawks, he was a lecturer in the Department of Counseling and Human Development at Boston University.-He’s worked with performers, teams, and organizations across the country with the goal of helping them develop the me...
2022-11-2351 minThe O2X Podcast63.) Doug Kingsley | Sherborn (MA) Police Officer-On October 12th, in effort to raise awareness for police suicide and first responder mental health, Doug Kingsley walked across the entire state of Massachusetts over 12 day period. In doing this, he raised 27k for First H.E.L.P. - a non profit that aims to reduce mental health stigma for first responders-Doug is a Police Officer with the Sherborn (MA) Police Department. He currently serves as a Patrol Officer and has recently been certified as a firearms instructor.-He’s a 2016 graduate of the Providence Co...
2022-11-1030 minThe O2X Podcast10 Basic Injury Prevention Strategies You Can Implement Tomorrow | Jason Mitchler-Jason Mitchler is a Doctor of Physical Therapy, retired Special Forces Medic, and former Chief of Physical Therapy at the Pentagon -Jason joined the podcast on episode 13 where he ran us through his career in the military which includes two combat deployments to Afghanistan with 3rd Special Forces Group, attending the Special Forces Medic Course, receiving his DPT from the Army-Baylor program, serving as the sole physical therapist for Special Operations Task Force - Afghanistan during his last deployment, and becoming the Chief of Physical Therapy at the Pentagon-He currently works f...
2022-10-2755 minThe O2X Podcast10 Basic Goal Setting Strategies You Can Implement Tomorrow | Dan Cnossen-Dan Cnossen is a Navy SEAL (ret.), Paralympian, and O2X Resilience Specialist -Dan joined the podcast on episode 3 where he ran us through story which includes graduating from the Naval Academy, making the SEAL Teams, losing his legs after stepping on an IED during his first deployment to Afghanistan, his recovery process, making the U.S. Paralympic Team, winning a gold medal in the 7.5 kilometer biathlon during the 2018 Paralympics, attending Harvard University, and a lot more.-Most recently, Dan competed in the 2022 Paralympics in Beijing, China where he and his teammates won...
2022-10-201h 01The O2X Podcast10 Basic Sleep Strategies You Can Implement Tomorrow | Allison Brager-Allison Brager is a U.S. Army Neuroscientist and O2X Sleep Specialist-Allison's Army career includes time at Walter Reed Army Institute of Research where she and her teammates studied stressors that impact sleep, assisting on performance-related publications for the Office of the Army Surgeon General, becoming Director of Human Performance Operations and Outreach Education for the U.S. Army E-Sports and Warrior Fitness teams, authoring the book Meathead: Unraveling the Athletic Brain, and lot more.-As of April 2022, she currently sits as the Deputy Chief Science...
2022-10-1338 minThe O2X Podcast10 Basic Strength & Conditioning Strategies You Can Implement Tomorrow | Frank Wintrinch-Frank Wintrich is the O2X Program Director at the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)-He has over 20 years of Strength & Conditioning experience including roles as the Director of Football Performance at UCLA, Program Director for University of North Texas, BYU, and University of Virginia, Associate Director of S&C at University of South Florida, Director of Athletic Performance at The Citadel, and S&C Coach with U.S. Army’s 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Armored Division-His '10 Basic S&C Strategies You Can Implement Tomorrow' are:1...
2022-10-061h 05The O2X Podcast10 Basic Nutrition Strategies You Can Implement Tomorrow | Patrick McCarthy-Patrick McCarthy is an O2X EAT Specialist and Performance Nutritionist-He has BS Sport & Exercise Science, a MS in Human Nutrition, and a postgraduate diploma from the Institute of Performance Nutrition (IOPN)-To date, he's presented the O2X curriculum at over 40 events and is currently a Performance Nutrition Coach with Team Biolayne-His '10 Basic Nutrition Strategies You Can Implement Tomorrow' are:1 - Lift (Physical Exercise) 2 - Sleep 3 - Eat protein 4 - Don’t fear foods5 - Eat more fiber6...
2022-09-2951 minThe O2X Podcast62.) Britt Slabinski | Medal of Honor Recipient + Navy SEAL (ret.)-The following citation is an account of the actions that earned Senior Chief Special Warfare Operator Britt Slabinski the Congressional Medal of Honor:For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty while assigned to a Joint Task Force in support of Operation ENDURING FREEDOM. In the early morning of March 4th 2002, Senior Chief Special Warfare Operator Slabinski led a reconnaissance team to its assigned area atop a 10,000-foot snow-covered mountain. Their insertion helicopter was suddenly riddled with rocket-propelled grenades and small arms fire from...
2022-09-1552 minThe O2X Podcast61.) Sam Dillon | President of Boston Firefighters Local 718-Sam Dillon enlisted in the United States Marine Corps in 2005, where he served in 2nd Battalion 6th Marines as an Infantry Rifleman and Squad Leader.-During his time in the Marine Corps he served in Fallujah, Iraq and Marjah, Afghanistan, where he was awarded the Purple Heart for wounds sustained in action and the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal with Combat Distinguishing “V” for Valor.-Upon being Honorably Discharged from the Marine Corps as a Sergeant in 2011, he returned home and joined the Boston Fire Department in 2013.-He’s curren...
2022-09-0144 minThe O2X Podcast60.) Stephen Pace | Marine Corps Reconnaissance & Scout Sniper (ret.) + O2X Lead Instructor-Stephen Pace is an O2X Lead Instructor and a former Reconnaissance Marine and Scout Sniper in the United States Marine Corps.-During his time in the Marines, he conducted multiple combat deployments to Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom where he received numerous military awards for combat action.-After completing his service, he transitioned to a job as a Strength and Conditioning Assistant Coach at a Sport Rehabilitation facility where he combined his combat fitness with sports training and rehabilitation.-He’s a graduate of...
2022-08-1853 minThe O2X Podcast59.) Dennis Benigno | Founder of 'Street Cop Training'-Dennis Benigno is the founder and CEO of Street Cop Training-His law enforcement career began in 2001 at the age of 19 in the New Jersey Department of Corrections. In 2004, he became a police officer with the U.S. Park Police Department in Washington, D.C. and in 2005 moved over to the position of police officer in one of New Jersey's largest municipalities. He has received multiple awards including but not limited to Lifesaving, Meritorious Service, and the Mayor's Award for Excellence in Public Service.-As a police officer, he has affected over 1,500...
2022-08-0455 minThe O2X Podcast58.) Michelle Curran | Air Force Thunderbird Pilot (ret.)-Michelle Curran has led an impressive career as a Fighter Pilot during her 13 years in the United States Air Force. From 2019-2021, she flew as the only female pilot for the Air Force Thunderbirds and performed for millions across the country and internationally.-Before joining the Thunderbirds, she was a proven combat fighter pilot completing missions across Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. -Since transitioning out of the military, she has founded her company, Upside Down Dreams, and is committed to empowering men and women of a...
2022-07-2151 minThe O2X Podcast57.) Conner Freeland + Ryan Glaize | O2X On-Site Specialists (D.C. Fire & EMS)-Conner Freeland and Ryan Glaize are embedded as O2X Strength & Conditioning Specialists within Washington D.C. Fire & EMS-Conner Freeland joined the O2X team following a five-year stint as the Strength & Conditioning Coordinator and Assistant Football Coach for the University of Charleston.-He holds a degree in Kinesiology from Longwood University and most recently obtained a Masters in Strategic Leadership from University of Charleston where he was involved in developing new health and wellness procedures for the institution.-Ryan Glaize joined the O2X team after a stint with University of...
2022-07-0755 minThe O2X Podcast56.) Lt. Col. Dave Grossman | Author + U.S. Army Lieutenant Colonel (ret.)-Lt. Col. Dave Grossman is an internationally recognized scholar, author, soldier, and speaker who is one of the world’s foremost experts in the field of human aggression and the roots of violence and violent crime. -He is a former West Point Psychology Professor, Professor of Military Science, and an Army Ranger who has combined his experiences to become the founder of a new field of scientific endeavor, which has been termed “killology.” In this new field he has made revolutionary new contributions to our understanding of killing in war, the psychological costs o...
2022-06-231h 22The O2X Podcast55.) Francisco Morales | CEO of 5.11 Tactical-Francisco Morales was born in Caracas, Venezuela. At the age of 19, he traveled to the United States to learn English in a full immersion program and enrolled in the Philadelphia School of Textiles and Science, now Jefferson University, where he graduated Cum Laude. -He secured his first job with L.L. Bean, who was going through a major cost reduction at the time. He immediately demonstrated his value by providing his technical expertise in product costing and ended up saving the company $80M in the first two years. He was promoted twice and created a...
2022-06-0940 minThe O2X Podcast54.) Jake Kauffman | Air Force Pararescueman (ret.) + 24th Special Tactics Squadron-Jake Kauffman is a O2X Business Development Manager. In this role, he leverages his tactical background and subject matter expertise to implement comprehensive performance programs into agencies within his area of responsibility. His daily focus is on forging new relationships, as well as client retention and management, ensuring each O2X client gets the highest impact program in support of their mission. -He recently retired from the United States Air Force as a Pararescueman. Jake completed basic training in 2006 and went through the Pararescue Pipeline where he graduated from Kirtland AFB in 2008. He se...
2022-05-2541 minThe O2X Podcast53.) Ashlee McKeon | Chief of Research - U.S. Army Special Operations Command (USASOC)-Ashlee McKeon is an O2X Sleep Specialist with over 14 years of experience assessing and probing sleep disruption in both military and veteran groups.-She is an active duty U.S. Army officer who currently serves as the Chief of Research for the U.S. Army Special Operations Command (USASOC) at Ft. Bragg, NC. Her team’s mission is to support the development and validation of research/program evaluation initiatives across the Special Operations community. This includes the development and evaluation of Assessment & Selection programs for elite military units as well as Command and Un...
2022-05-121h 07The O2X Podcast52.) Mat Fraser | 5x CrossFit Games Champion-Mat Fraser recently retired as the most decorated athlete in the history of CrossFit-Prior to finding CrossFit, he was the 2009 Junior National Weightlifting Champion and a Resident Athlete at the Olympic Training Center.-He went on to become the only CrossFit Athlete to win five consecutive CrossFit Games as the Fittest Man on Earth from 2016 - 2020, as well as finish on the podium seven consecutive times 2014-2020. -He is sponsored by companies including Nike, Rogue, and Theragun -At age of 31, he re...
2022-04-281h 24The O2X Podcast51.) O2X Growth Timeline | Chief Operating Officer Brice Long-Brice Long is the Chief Operating Officer at O2X Human Performance-Since joining the O2X team, he has held multiple leadership roles through the companies growth. He led the development of the on-site specialist program, O2X mobile application, key strategic partnerships, and has worked with O2X’s biggest clients to design and implement complex human performance programs at locations nationwide. He has previously served as Business Manager; Director of Human Performance Experience; and most recently as Director of Client Services. As a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, he has also pr...
2022-04-1445 minThe O2X Podcast50.) Brendan Stickles | EA-18G "Growler" Squadron Commanding Officer (ret.) + Former White House Special Advisor for Defense-Brendan Stickles retired this past November after 22 years of military service. Over his career as a naval aviator, he flew three different tactical jets for over 3,500 flight hours, landed safely aboard an aircraft carrier 550 times, and flew over 50 combat missions.-He was most recently the Special Advisor for Defense at the White House under both Vice President Harris and Vice President Pence. Prior to that, he was the commanding officer of an EA-18G “Growler” squadron that won two consecutive “Battle E” awards for combat efficiency.-He was commissioned through the Nava...
2022-03-3146 minThe O2X Podcast49.) Mike Erwin | Founder of Team Red, White & Blue (Team RWB)-Mike Erwin is the Executive Director and Founder of Team Red, White & Blue (Team RWB), a non-profit who is forging America’s leading health and wellness community for veterans. He currently leads the organization’s 232,000 members.-He is also the founder & CEO of The Character & Leadership Center and has worked with companies including Amazon, BD, PWC, and NetApp; Special Forces units; and professional sports teams including the Boston Celtics and the NJ Devils. He is the co-author of LEAD YOURSELF FIRST (2017), whichfocuses on how solitude strengthens peopl...
2022-03-1641 minThe O2X Podcast48.) Bear Handlon | Founder of Born Primitive-Bear Handlon is the CEO and founder of Born Primitive, an apparel company made for athletes of all sizes and skill levels designed to perform in those critical moments of mental and physical distress. Their apparel is developed and tested by athletes to ensure it has only the highest quality, comfort, and functionality- Prior to starting Born Primitive, he played middle linebacker at Yale University and worked on Red Bull’s marketing team for 4 years-As a way to prepare for the military, he ended up competing at the Cr...
2022-03-0332 minThe O2X Podcast47.) William “Billy” Clark | Special Operations Dog Handler (ret.)-Billy Clark recently finished a 24-year career in the United States Marine Corps and United States Navy as a Command Master Chief. He completed Marine Basic training in 1997. In 2001 he transitioned to the Navy and went on to become qualified as a military police officer and working dog handler.-He served in Italy and Bahrain before going to Naval Special Warfare Development Group as a Special Operations Dog Handler for over 12 years. Throughout his career, he completed 11 combat deployments in support of several operations worldwide, to include Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom.-His a...
2022-02-1757 minThe O2X Podcast46.) Chelsey Simoni + Dr. Kate Pate | HunterSeven Foundation-HunterSeven is a nonprofit whose mission is to research military exposures and their impact on the health of the veteran population, with the intention of sharing the data with the veteran and healthcare communities through education to increase awareness of exposures and the impact on veteran health.-Dr. Kate Pate is a neurophysiologist (PhD), athlete, entrepreneur, and coach dedicated to helping struggling service members, veterans, and first responders. She advocates for and educates on functional and non-traditional approaches to mental and physical health. Kate is a Medical Advisor for HunterSeven Foundation, a Board Member...
2022-01-2756 minThe O2X Podcast45.) Stew Smith | Navy SEAL (ret.) + Author/Tactical Fitness Expert-Stew Smith is a Navy SEAL Veteran who works with the editorial review team of the Tactical Strength and Conditioning Journal of the National Strength and Conditioning Association and is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS)-He is a graduate of the United States Naval Academy and was class leader for BUD/S Class 182-He served until 1999 when he resigned his commission and started his own training consulting and freelance writing business. He now writes fitness articles, books, and programs specifically designed for candidates of just about every military...
2022-01-1342 minThe O2X Podcast44.) 2021 in Review | O2X Cofounder Paul McCullough-Paul McCullough co-founded O2X Human Performance in 2013 and serves as Managing Partner, along with Adam La Reau and Gabriel Gomez. Paul’s vision steers the overall growth strategy of O2X, ensuring the company’s products and offerings are best positioned for maximum impact across current and future O2X clients. Paul is driven by a passion for supporting those who serve others, focusing on improving the health, safety, and performance of our nation’s tactical populations and elite organizations.-Through the company’s formative years, Paul oversaw all areas business development, building a truly customized training...
2021-12-3045 minThe O2X Podcast43.) Dr. Shumi Rawlins | Clinical Psychologist-Shumi Rawlins is an O2X Resilience Specialist and a licensed clinical psychologist. In 2005, after completing her training and licensure as a Psychologist, she earned her commission in the United States Navy and went on to serve in the Reserves. She has spent over 15 years combining her clinical work with her experiences as a military spouse in order to support active duty service members and their families as a clinician and teammate. -In her role as an embedded psychologist at a Special Operations command, she became highly experienced at recognizing and addressing the outcomes o...
2021-12-0245 minThe O2X Podcast42.) Chris Daukaus | #7 UFC Heavyweight Contender + Philadelphia Police Officer-Chris Daukaus is the current #7 UFC Heavyweight contender in the world-Prior to starting his career in mix martial arts, he followed in the footsteps of his father and became a member of the Philadelphia Police Department-Since joining in the UFC in August of 2020, he’s gone 4 for 4, winning all of his fights by knockout or technical knockout-On December 18th he’ll be headlining UFC FIGHT NIGHT against the #3 heavyweight contender Derrick LewisFollow Chris Daukaus:https://www.inst...
2021-11-1835 minThe O2X Podcast41.) Frank Wintrich | Director of Football Performance at UCLA (ret.) + O2X On-Site Specialist (FBI)-Frank Wintrich is an O2X On-Site Specialist who provides comprehensive training for tactical athletes within the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)-He spent 19 years at the NCAA Division I level working with a variety of athletes to develop holistic training that allows for peak physical and psychological performance in their respective sports discipline-A few of his notable roles include: Director of Football Performance at UCLA, Program Director for University of North Texas, BYU, and University of Virginia, Associate Director of S&C at University of South Florida, Director of Athletic Performance at The...
2021-11-0449 minThe O2X Podcast40.) Florent Groberg | Medal of Honor Recipient + U.S. Army Infantry Officer (ret.)-The following citation is an account of the actions that earned U.S. Army Captain (ret.) Florent Groberg the Congressional Medal of Honor-Captain Florent Groberg distinguished himself by acts of gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty while serving as a Personal Security Detachment Commander for Task Force Mountain Warrior, 4th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, during combat operations against an armed enemy in Asadbad, Kunar Province, Afghanistan on August 8, 2012. On that day, Captain Groberg was leading a dismounted movement consisting of...
2021-10-2157 minThe O2X Podcast39.) Ramone Resop | U.S. Navy Corpsman (ret.) + O2X Business Development-Ramone Resop recently retired after 23 years of service in the U.S. Navy as a Chief Surface Forces Independent Duty Corpsman-Throughout his time in the military, he completed 2 combat tours in Iraq with the various Marine Corp expeditionary units including 2nd Battalion/7th Marines, 1st Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company, 1st Special Operations Training Group, 3rd Force Recon Co, and Joint Task Force Guantanamo-As a Corpsman, he served onboard 5 Mine Counter Measure ships, 2 Zumwalt-Class Destroyers and 1 Arleigh Burke-Class Destroyer. He completed all 5 deployments as the Medical Department Head...
2021-10-0750 minThe O2X Podcast38.) Mike Counihan | NYPD Counterterrorism Bureau + 'No Donuts Here'-Mike Counihan has been part of NYPD for 14 years, having spent the last 5 years in NYPD's Counterterrorism Bureau. Most recently, he has taken on a role within the Counterterrorism Bureau to help officers with their physical fitness-His passion for health and wellness started prior to his career as LEO when he joined the fitness industry as a personal trainer-Since joining the fitness industry, he’s been sponsored by companies like 1st Form and Nutrichef. He's also worked with companies like New York Sports Club to promote health and we...
2021-09-2326 minThe O2X Podcast37.) Billy Hegedus | New York City Firefighter (FDNY) + O2X Instructor-Billy Hegedus is a veteran of fire service, having served over 21 years between both volunteer and career departments.-His career started as a volunteer firefighter in Woodbridge, New Jersey. After leaving the volunteer service, he joined the highly-acclaimed New York City Fire Department (FDNY) where he's spent the last 13 years serving NYC. -A self proclaimed “bigger guy in the fire service”, he took up Strongman Training as a way to stay in shape. Since then, he's been competing in the 'Strongman’s Hero's Division', which includes: Police, Military, EMS, and Fire...
2021-09-0930 minThe O2X Podcast36.) Janel Norton | Air Force Combat Photojournalist (ret.) + Co-founder Veterans Alternative-Janel Norton is an O2X Yoga and iRest Specialist and a former photojournalist for both the U.S. Air Force and United Nations where she spent a career documenting combat and crises in Panama, Bosnia, and Liberia-After 20 years as a photographer, she received her Masters Degree from University of South Florida and opened Trinity Yoga Studio-Eventually, wanting to give back to other veterans, she co-found the Veterans Alternative, a non-profit organization designed to serve Veterans experiencing trauma incurred while serving in the military by training the mind...
2021-08-2628 minThe O2X Podcast35.) Ray Norton | Flight Medic & Pinellas Suncoast District Fire Chief (ret.)-Ray Norton is an O2X Instructor and Resilience Specialist who recently retired from Fire & EMS after 30 years of service-In 1987, he started his career as a volunteer firefighter at Tarpon Springs Fire Rescue in Florida and eventually ended his career as a District Chief with Pinellas Suncoast Fire & Rescue. During his career he held positions as Driver Engineer, Lieutenant, Training Chief, EMS Chief and assisted with the Operations Chief position.-He was also a flight medic at Bayfront Medical Center where he worked with the busiest trauma response helicopter in the nation, having 97% of...
2021-08-1233 minThe O2X Podcast34.) Matt Chan | Former CrossFit Games Athlete + North Metro (CO) Firefighter-Matt Chan took up CrossFit in his late 20s to help improve his endurance as a Denver area firefighter. After four Top 10 finishes at the CrossFit Games, including the runner-up slot in 2012, he became a full-time CrossFit athlete and one of the most popular and knowledgeable veterans in the sport. -Already 30 when he made his Games debut in 2008, he had to battle through injuries and out-work a growing field of younger challengers to maintain his drive for the podium. In 2013, despite nagging knee problems, he placed first at a regional competition, earning his slot a...
2021-07-2946 minThe O2X Podcast33.) Alex Hartmann | Marine Corps Scout Sniper (ret.) + Co-founder of Ridgeline Defense-Alex Hartmann is a former Marine Corps Scout Sniper with multiple deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan.-After leaving active service in 2016, his mission to serve the tactical population continued as a co-founder of Ridgeline Defense, a Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business whose mission is to defend America and her interests both at home and abroad, through the training and equipping of Military, Law Enforcement, and vetted Civilian clients. -They operate the Ridgeline Training Center located in Dalton, NH, in strategic partnership with the Team O’Neil Rally School. Their facility is designed by Special Operators and...
2021-07-1535 minThe O2X Podcast32.) Kelly Bennion (Ph.D.) | 5 Ways to Boost Sleep Performance-Kelly Bennion received her Ph.D. in Psychology with a concentration in Cognitive Neuroscience from Boston College, her Masters of Education from Harvard University’s Graduate School of Education, and is currently a researcher and tenure-track Assistant Professor of Neuroscience and Bio-Psychology at California Polytechnic State University.-Her research aims to understand the effects of sleep and stress on memory for those who have negative and traumatic experiences. She has published several peer-reviewed articles on sleep and emotional memory consolidation and has received grants supporting her research from sources including the US Department of De...
2021-07-0157 minThe O2X Podcast31.) Scott Lantz | Loudoun County (VA) Firefighter + Capt. of Health & Wellness-Scott Lantz is a Captain with Loudoun County (VA) Fire and Rescue. -He was hired in 2002 and has spent time at Engine and Truck companies, Recruit Training Cadre, Human Resources and currently oversees the Department's Center for Fitness and Wellness. -Scott has been blessed to combine his passion for fitness/wellness with his career in the fire service. He has successfully completed curriculum for TSAC-F, PFT, Crossfit Level 1, and FMS Level 2.Download the O2X Tactical Performance App:app.o2x.comLet us know what y...
2021-06-1641 minThe O2X Podcast30.) AJ Fusco | Firefighter & Chef + Founder of Fork & Hose Co.-AJ Fusco is a chef and firefighter for the Harrison, NY Fire Department -In 2011, he started the brand ‘Fork and Hose Co.’ as a way to share his passion for cooking with other firefighters. Over time F&H Co. grew to a community of roughly 18k, including a multitude of firehouse chefs, all sharing meals and recipes with a focus on healthier cooking.-He graduated top of his class from the International Culinary Center (Manhattan) in 2016 and has worked in multiple disciplines in the restaurant industry to include time in both...
2021-05-2723 minThe O2X Podcast29.) Elizabeth Werly | U.S. Army Aviation Psychologist-Elizabeth Werly is an O2X Mental Performance and Resilience Specialist with a foundation in Clinical Psychology-She currently works as an operational Aviation Psychologist for the United States Army and has provided individual and organizational consultation for military personnel in both training and deployed environments-Her work focuses on education, self-awareness, and advanced resilience training for individuals and teams in high stress, fast-paced environments with extreme performance expectations.-She has been working with the military since 2015 and has deployed twice in support of combat operations.-Her areas of expertise include...
2021-05-1332 minThe O2X Podcast28.) Patrick McCarthy | Performance Nutritionist-Patrick McCarthy is a Performance Nutritionist with an academic background in both Sport and Exercise Science and Nutrition.-He has 10+ years experience as a basketball coach and also played in a semi-professional league in Ireland for the past five years.-In 2018, he was appointed as the senior Nutritionist for a top level football club and has been working with high-performance athletes ever since. -He currently works as a freelance Performance Nutritionist and hosts a nutrition-related podcast called 'The Ubuntu Nutrition Podcast'. It’s here where he strives to bridge the worlds of science and...
2021-04-2934 minThe O2X Podcast27.) Arno Ilgner | Author: 'The Rock Warrior's Way' + Mental Performance Specialist-Arno Ilgner is an O2X Resilience Specialist with expertise in stress management, resiliency, and all things mental training for tactical athletes & first responders.-He distinguished himself as a pioneering rock climber in the 1970s and ‘80s, when the top climbs were bold and dangerous first ascents. These personal exploits are the foundation for his unique physical and mental training program--The Warrior’s Way ®-In 1995, Arno formalized his methods, founded the Desiderata Institute, and began teaching his program full time.-Since then, he has helped thousands of st...
2021-04-0127 minThe O2X Podcast26.) Ashley Ripke | U.S. Army's 3rd Special Forces Group Cognitive Performance Specialist-Ashley Ripke has spent the past 7 years training and supporting thousands of soldiers, both in the Big Army and Special Forces, on psychological skills that enhance resilience and performance.-Her career began with the Ready and Resilient (R2) Program and is currently the Cognitive Performance Specialist with 3rd Special Forces Group.-The role psychological and physiological factors play in high risk occupations generates a need for quality Mental Performance Training. Recognized for her excellent service and support to various Army units, Ashley mentors others who will support in a similar...
2021-03-2532 minThe O2X Podcast25.) Aaron Lohman | NYPD Sergeant + @Huge_Fat_Loser-Aaron Lohman is a 14 year veteran of NYPD. He is currently assigned to the Health and Wellness Section, dedicated to helping LEO's with their physical, mental, financial, and spiritual health-After a life changing nightmare in 2016, he made the goal to live every day to the fullest and become a better and healthier person -Since that time he’s lost 170 pounds, became a certified personal trainer and life coach, been featured in Men's Health twice, and started the Instagram account @Huge_Fat_Loser to highlight his journey Men's Hea...
2021-03-1833 minThe O2X Podcast24.) Dave Nelson | Overcoming a Near Death Experience-Dave Nelson is an O2X Resilience Specialist. survivor of a near-death experience, and former Silicon Valley sales director-From 2006-2016, he worked with companies like EMC, Dell, Nimble Storage, and Rubrik to help them build successful sales teams and expand into new markets for their products. -He studied Sociology and Anthropology at Lafayette College, where he served as the Co-Captain of their 2005 championship football team. He's the recipient of the ECAC Award of Valor as well as recipient of the inaugural Lafayette College David Nelson '06 Award of Valor, e...
2021-03-1150 minThe O2X Podcast23.) Emily Cook | 3x Olympian (U.S. Aerial Ski Team)-Emily Cook is a 3x Olympian, 3x World Cup Champion, and 6x National Champion for the U.S. Ariel Ski Team-After retiring from Olympic competition, she joined the audio brand Skullcandy to design the 'Skullcandy Human Potential Lab'. It was here where she spent time with some of the world's top athletes investigating the science between music and human performance. -She recently ended her tenure as Interim Head Coach of the U.S. Aerial Ski Team, where she was traveling the world and coaching the next generation of champions t...
2021-03-0445 minThe O2X Podcast22.) Gianna Roma + Devon Smith | Massachusetts National Guard On-Site Specialists-Gianna Roma is an O2X Nutrition Specialist who facilitates the EAT portion of our curriculum at the Massachusetts National Guard.-She’s been a Registered Dietitian for over four years and completed her undergraduate degree at the University of Connecticut, where she played Division I soccer for the Huskies.-She went on to complete her Masters degree and Dietetic internship in New York City and then began her career as a clinical Dietitian in Boston Massachusetts.-In addition to working clinically, she has completed tasks with the New England Patriots, meal plans and pe...
2021-02-2538 minThe O2X Podcast21.) Zach Weatherford | Former Director of Human Performance for the Brooklyn Nets-Zach Weatherford recently completed a three-year term as the Director of Human Performance with NBA team the Brooklyn Nets -Prior to this, he spent 6 years as a civilian Human Performance Manager at the U.S. Naval Special Warfare Command and held multiple roles with the U.S. Olympic Committee to include Sports Physiologist and Strength & Conditioning Coordinator-It was here where he led a multidisciplinary team of science-based human performance professionals that implemented platforms across 17 U.S. Olympic Teams.-He also served as the Strength and C...
2021-02-1838 minThe O2X Podcast20.) Dave Terry | Former Director of Sports Performance at Georgetown University + O2X On-Site Specialist-Dave Terry is the former Director of Sports Performance at Georgetown University. During his tenure, he trained all 29 sports teams, was a two-time finalist for Strength Coach of the year, and mentored dozens of coaches that went on to pursue careers in collegiate, professional and tactical strength and conditioning worlds-He created Georgetown’s nationally renowned and accredited Sport Performance intern-mentorship program; which mentores college students as they developed into high-performance strength coaches.-Dave’s also the founder VET MAG - a program providing active-duty military and veteran status students acce...
2021-02-1140 minThe O2X Podcast19.) Brian Kitching | U.S. Army Lieutenant Colonel + Silver Star Recipient-Brian Kitching is an active duty Lieutenant Colonel in the United States Army who’s currently serving in a fellowship at the White House.-He has served in key roles within Special Operations and Infantry units, including assignments to the 75th Ranger Regiment, 101st and 82nd Airborne Divisions, and 3rd Infantry Division.-LTC Kitching has deployed on 10 separate occasions and spent over 50 months deployed to Afghanistan since 2002, earning a Silver Star and two Bronze Stars for Valor during that time....
2021-02-0444 minThe O2X Podcast18.) Jess Harmon | U.S. Army Major + Doctor of Psychology-Jess Harmon is a Doctor of Psychology, U.S. Army Major, and O2X Mental Performance/Resilience Specialist.-She works as an operational Psychologist in the United States Army and specializes in personnel selection, advanced behavioral consultation, resilience, and mental performance training for Special Operation forces. -Jess has provided individual and organizational consultation for military personnel in both training and deployed environments. -Her trainings focus on a resilience based model of performance enhancement in high stress, fast-paced environments to prevent and mitigate the impacts of work an...
2021-01-2829 minThe O2X Podcast17.) Matt Cady | Tactical Human Performance Specialist for U.S. Army 7th Special Forces Group (ret.)-Matt Cady is an O2X Strength & Conditioning Specialist who is certified through the National Strength and Conditioning Association, USA Weightlifting, Precision Nutrition and Functional Movement Screen.-He was a 4-year college hockey player at Miami University where he received a bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science and a minor in Coaching. Upon graduating, he entered into an 8 year career as a collegiate strength & conditioning coach for both University of Denver and Miami University.-In 2013, Matt took his expertise to the military where he was a Tactical Human Performance Specialist fo...
2021-01-2138 minThe O2X Podcast16.) Kayla Schmit | O2X On-Site Specialist for Frederick County (MD) Fire & Rescue Department-Kayla Schmit is an O2X On-Site Specialist for Frederick County, MD Fire & Rescue Department. -She graduated from Winona State University in 2016 with a B.S. in Exercise Science and a minor in Nutrition. She then continued her education and graduated with a Masters of Science in Kinesiology and Outdoor Recreation: Sports Performance & Conditioning from Southern Utah University.-While completing her Masters, Kayla chose to conduct her thesis research within the tactical populations. Her research was focused on identifying the significance of the relationship between the physical demands of firefighting a...
2021-01-1439 minThe O2X Podcast15.) Hunter Barnhill | U.S. Air Force B-52 Bomber Pilot (ret.) + Brain Cancer Survivor-Hunter Barnhill is an O2X Resilience Specialist and a former U.S. Air Force Bomber Pilot-He’s logged over 700 hours in the B-52H Stratofortress and over 600 hours in the T-6A Texan II-As a B-52H pilot, Hunter led his crew in accomplishing a variety of missions including nuclear deterrence, close air support, air-to-ground, direct attack, and counter-drug.-In 2015, he volunteered to be an Instructor Pilot and was tasked with producing the Air Force’s next generation of highly skilled and capable pilo...
2021-01-0743 minThe O2X Podcast14.) Adam La Reau + Joe McCullough | O2X Year in Review (2020)O2X Cofounder Adam La Reau and host Joe McCullough review milestones from 2020 and the road ahead in 2021.Download the O2X Tactical Performance App:app.o2x.comLet us know what you think:Website: http://o2x.comIG: https://instagram.com/o2xhumanperformance?igshid=1kicimx55xt4f
2020-12-2411 minThe O2X Podcast13.) Jason Mitchler | U.S. Army Green Beret (ret.) + Former Chief Physical Therapist at the Pentagon-Jason Mitchler is an O2X Injury Prevention Specialist who recently retired from active duty after 23 years in U.S. Army-His enlisted career began as an infantryman and later as a Special Forces Medic with the 3rd Special Forces Group (Airborne) where he completed two tours to Afghanistan. -He then received his commission after graduating from the Army-Baylor program with a Doctorate in Physical Therapy. -After being commissioned as a PT, he was the lead during the implementation of the USASOC THOR3 program at the 10th...
2020-12-1745 minThe O2X Podcast12.) Annie Okerlin | Walter Reed Yoga Instructor (ret.) + Founder of Exalted Warrior Foundation-Annie Okerlin is an O2X Yoga Specialist who presents yoga, sleep, resiliency & iRest Yoga Nidra to tactical athletes, first responders, and veterans nationwide. -Her passion for helping the wounded warriors of today’s wars led her to Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in 2006 where she worked with the traumatically injured to include: amputees, burn victims, those with orthopedic poly-trauma, traumatic brain injuries, spinal-cord injuries, as well as unseen injuries such as PTSD.-As one of the nation’s leading experts on Adaptive Yoga, she teaches nationally and internationally with...
2020-12-1041 minThe O2X Podcast11.) Mike Sanders | Human Performance Coordinator for U.S. Army 7th Special Forces Group-Mike Sanders is an O2X Strength & Conditioning Specialist. He received his master’s in Exercise Science in 1999 from the University of Nebraska-Kearney and is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist from the National Strength and Conditioning Association-As a Strength and Conditioning Coach, he was part of back-to-back NCAA National Championships with the University of Denver’s D-I Collegiate Men’s Ice Hockey team.-In 2010, he moved from the “sport-athletics” world to working with tactical athletes. He now trains with a variety of first responders and military to include the U.S. A...
2020-12-0355 minThe O2X Podcast10.) Scott Ziegler | City of Detroit Firefighter + O2X Asst. Instructor-Scott Ziegler is an O2X Assistant Instructor, meaning he facilitates our program at in-person events with tactical athletes from around country. -At 35 years old, he has been a Firefighter/EMT for 16 years. Before becoming a career firefighter he was volunteer, worked on an ambulance, and in an Emergency Room as a tech. -He was hired into the City of Highland Park's Fire Department in 2009. Highland Park, geographically, is a small city completely surrounded by Detroit. It’s fire department operates at an extremely high tempo (see link below).
2020-11-1943 minThe O2X Podcast9.) Josh Stuart Shor | U.S. Army Green Beret (ret.) + Boston Firefighter-Josh Stuart Shor commissioned as a 2nd Lieutenant after graduating from Norwich University in 2007.-His career in the Army began in the Infantry as a Platoon Leader in the 82nd Airborne Division. -In 2010, after his promotion to Captain, He attended the Special Forces Assessment and Selection (SFAS) course at Fort Bragg, NC. -After selection and eighteen months of specialized training, Josh earned his Green Beret, joining the ranks of the 3rd Special Forces Group (Airborne) in Fort Bragg, NC where he served as a Special Forces De...
2020-11-121h 11The O2X Podcast8.) Gabriel Gomez | Navy SEAL (ret.) + Navy Pilot (ret.) + O2X Cofounder-Gabriel Gomez is a 1987 graduate of the United States Naval Academy. -He completed U.S. Navy Flight School and flew operationally for two years as an aircraft carrier pilot.-He then requested and received an opportunity to attend the U.S. Navy's Basic Underwater Demolition/SEAL training (BUD/s) and completed training as Class Leader. Making him only the second person in the U.S. Navy history to have been an Aircraft Carrier Pilot and then a Navy SEAL Officer.-He spent his career with SEAL T...
2020-11-0543 minThe O2X Podcast1.) Adam La Reau | Navy SEAL (ret.) + O2X Co-Founder-Adam La Reau is a 2002 graduate of the United States Merchant Marine Academy at Kings Point-After graduating and receiving his commission from KP, he became the first U.S. Merchant Marine Academy Midshipman to report directly to--and successfully complete--the U.S. Navy's Basic Underwater Demolition/SEAL training-His efforts helped develop a pipeline for future U.S. Merchant Marine Academy Midshipman to pursue their goal of serving as U.S. Navy SEALs directly after graduation -After successfully completing BUD/S and SEAL qualification training, h...
2020-09-1454 min