The O2X Podcast
O2X Human Performance provides comprehensive, science-backed programs to hundreds of public safety departments, federal agencies and the military. O2X works with clients to elevate culture, improve mental and physical wellbeing, support healthy lifestyles and reduce health care costs associated with injuries and illnesses. Driven by results and cutting-edge research, O2X programs are designed and delivered by a team of Special Operations veterans, high level athletes and hundreds of leading experts in their respective fields of human performance. Visit o2x.com for additional information.
Episodes
114 episodes
109.) 'The Readiness Brief' - Part 2 | Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Training Academy
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 ...
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108.) 'The Readiness Brief' - Part 1 | D.C. Fire & EMS
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 ...
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107.) Kim Campbell | Air Force Colonel (ret.) + Distinguished Flying Cross Recipient
-Kim Campnell is a retired Colonel who served in the Air Force for over 24 years as a fighter pilot and senior military leader. She has flown 1,800 hours in the A-10 Warthog, including more than 100 combat missions protecting troops on the grou...
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106.) 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 Briga...
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105.) Jason France | USAF Command Chief Master Sergeant (ret.) + Author
-Jason France is a retired Command Chief Master Sergeant with over thirty-one years of dedicated service in the United States Air Force.-A proven leader with extensive experience across the Department of Defense, he has led and mentored...
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104.) Stephanie Simon | 2024 Olympic Trials Boxing Champion + Marine Corps Boxing Hall of Famer
-Stephanie Simon is a 2024 Olympic Trials Boxing Champion, 4x Elite National Boxing Champion, 3x National Collegiate Boxing Champion, and United States Marine Corps Boxing Hall of Famer.-After graduating Evergreen High School in 2012...
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103.) 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 se...
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102.) Adam Popp | Air Force EOD, Amputee & 7x Guinness World Record Holder
-Adam Popp is a 12-year combat veteran of the Air Force with deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan as an Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) team leader. In 2007, while working to disarm a roadside bomb (IED) in Afghanistan, he was injured by a ...
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101.) 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 be...
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100.) 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 Executiv...
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99.) 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 Universit...
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98.) 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 expe...
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97.) 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 Tennes...
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96.) 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 Ma...
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95.) 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...
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94.) Joe Gamaldi | Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) Vice President
-Joe Gamaldi is the Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) National Vice President - the oldest and largest Police Union in the United States which represents over 370,000 LEOs-He’s a graduate of University of Hartford, where he earned a degre...
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93.) 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 Pro...
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92.) 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 Servi...
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91.) Jeremiah Wilber | U.S. Army Green Beret & Drill Sergeant (ret.) + Founder of War Party Movement
-Jeremiah Wilber enlisted in U.S. Army after graduating high school in Las Vegas, NV. -After basic training, he attended the Military Police School at Fort Leonard Wood. As an MP, he served two combat tours, served as a drill sergean...
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90.) 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 char...
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89.) Commander Mark “Gopher” Swinger, USN (Ret.) | Pilot for U.S. Navy Blue Angels
-Mark Swinger is a retired Naval Aviator and former Left Wingman (#3) for the U.S. Navy’s Blue Angels -After the completion of Officer Candidate School and U.S. Navy Flight School, he became Designated Naval Aviator in July of 2002, ...
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88.) 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 me...
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87.) Zac Paugua | UFC Light Heavyweight + Former Wheat Ridge (CO) Police Officer
-Zac Paugua currently competes in Light Heavyweight division of the UFC-He is a former NFL running back, having played college football at Colorado State University where he was eventually picked up by the Houston Texans.-Follow...
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86.) 2023 in Review | O2X Cofounder Paul McCullough
In 2023, O2X executed over 250 training events to total over 500+ training days.During these engagements, we trained over 6100 tactical athletes and built ov...
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85.) 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 sup...
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