MindForce: Mental Fitness, Leadership & Life Stories
Welcome to MindForce: Mental Fitness, Leadership & Life Stories — hosted by Nate Scheer, a Christian dedicated to exploring the power of faith, resilience, and personal growth. This podcast dives deep into the real-life stories behind leadership, healing, and navigating adversity with purpose. Through honest conversations and biblical perspective, Nate connects with guests who have overcome challenges, built mental strength, and found meaning in the mess. Whether you're in the military, ministry, or simply on a journey to lead yourself and others well, MindForce will encourage you to lead with heart, live with hope, and grow through every season.
***The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are solely those of the individual(s) involved and do not reflect the official policy or position of the United States Air Force, the Department of Defense, or any other agency of the United States Government.***
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Episodes
82 episodes
No, You’re Not A Chicken: What Hypnosis Really Does w/ Victoria Gallagher
We explore how hypnotherapy and the Law of Attraction become practical tools for clear goals, aligned beliefs, and consistent action that create real change. Victoria Gallagher shares myths to drop, a simple method to find what you truly want, ...
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44:26
Kijuan Amey: Losing Sight, Finding Direction: A Veteran’s Journey To Redefine Progress
We trace Keywon Amy’s journey from Air Force boom operator to resilience coach after a life-changing motorcycle accident, moving from raw adversity to faith-driven purpose. Mindset, music therapy, and realistic expectations anchor a practical r...
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Episode 81
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46:00
Carrots on Tacos, Beer on ATVs, and Other “Normal” Things w/ Chris Harmer
We explore how to break generational patterns, lead with grace and accountability, and raise humans who choose kindness over status. Chris shares vulnerable stories from command and home that show why curiosity, clarity, and community change li...
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Episode 80
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50:04
If science maps the stars, who set the sky? w/ Sydney Sullivan
We trace a clear line from awe to action—how wonder at creation fuels a faith that serves, how legacy is lived daily, and how excellence looks like worship when it’s grounded in surrender. Sydney Sullivan shares stories from the Air Force, mini...
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Episode 79
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1:03:01
How journaling, compassion, and honest words helped Anhtuan move from suicidal ideation to creative life and community
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41:54
Beyond Labels: One Woman's Journey to Reclaim Her Mental Health w/ Dr. Azi Jankovic
What happens when a 15-minute psychiatric evaluation at age 17 leads to decades of struggle with a bipolar diagnosis? Azi Jankovic joins us to share her remarkable journey from psychiatric hospitalizations and medication side effects to reclaim...
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Episode 77
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44:34
Finding Wholeness: A Journey Through Faith, Self-Care, and Purpose w/ Aprill Williams
Coach April Williams shares her journey from overwhelming burnout to purposeful living, revealing how her deepest pain became the foundation for her greatest purpose. She now helps women rediscover themselves amid life's many demanding roles.
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Episode 76
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45:11
Complex Problems Need Complex Thinkers: Finding Clarity When There Are No Easy Answers w/ Daniel Hulter
Daniel Holter shares how complexity thinking, sociology, and authentic leadership can transform organizations and help us navigate a world without easy answers. • Embracing complexity means understanding that bureaucratic systems c...
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Episode 75
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56:04
From Being Kidnapped Three Times to Life Coach: A Journey of Healing and Empowerment w/ Cheyenne Zoelle
Cheyenne Zoelle shares her powerful journey from surviving multiple kidnappings and childhood abuse to becoming a certified life coach, author, and spiritual guide helping others find their inner strength. She reveals how reverse engineering he...
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Episode 74
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43:53
Beyond the Battlefield: Finding Purpose After Service w/ Deny Caballero
Deny Caballero shares his powerful journey from childhood trauma through military service to becoming a mental health advocate and podcast producer. Through vulnerable conversation, he explores how veterans can embrace mental fitness, authentic...
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Episode 73
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54:19
The Inner Journey: Navigating Life with a Rare Disease w/ Chris Anselmo
Chris Anselmo shares his journey living with limb girdle muscular dystrophy and how he transformed his adversity into the resilience strategies he now shares through his newsletter Hello Adversity. Though the physical challenges of progressive ...
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Episode 72
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53:44
Deliver Books, Not Just Mail: Life Lessons from a Postal Carrier w/ Mark Sanborn
Mark Sanborn shares the powerful principles from his bestselling book "The Fred Factor," revealing how passion and creativity can transform ordinary work into extraordinary impact. He draws inspiration from Fred Shea, a postal carrier who demon...
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Episode 71
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29:24
Your Mind Matters: Building Resilience in High-Pressure Military Environments w/ JoAnne Bass
Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force JoAnne Bass shares her journey from a four-year enlistment to becoming the Air Force's highest-ranking enlisted leader, offering insights on resilience, professional development, and national defense. Her ...
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Episode 70
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41:57
Fractured Skull to Trauma Therapist: A Story of Resilience w/ Daniel Gospodarek
Trauma therapist Daniel Gospodarek shares his powerful journey from surviving a traumatic brain injury at 17 to helping others heal from their own traumas. Through candid conversation, he reveals the physical, mental, and spiritual dimensions o...
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Episode 69
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42:31
Balancing Branding, Health, and Family in the Modern World w/ Zach Colman
Zach Colman shares his journey of balancing branding, health, and family while running his creative marketing consulting firm, revealing how these three pillars intersect to create a meaningful life.• Defining success beyond money and s...
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Episode 68
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45:28
Deaf and Determined: Kellina Powell's Journey Through Sound and Silence
Kalina Powell, known as the Deaf Queen Boss, shares her powerful journey from becoming deaf at age four to becoming an international speaker, coach, and author who empowers young adults with disabilities.• Became deaf at age four due to...
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Episode 67
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42:06
Healthcare Reform, Purpose, and Giving: A Conversation w/ Mike McLain
Former Lieutenant Colonel Mike McClain shares his journey from military service to healthcare reform advocate, exploring how authentic identity, healthcare transparency, and global giving can transform lives and systems. Mike reveals how findin...
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Episode 66
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50:58
Mental Fitness: Breaking Free from the Stigma w/ Sam Stephens
Sam and Nate explore the critical importance of mental health awareness, the stigmas that prevent people from seeking help, and the journey toward emotional intelligence and healing from trauma. They discuss practical ways to support mental fit...
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Episode 65
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47:24
Overcoming Anxiety: One Man's Journey from Darkness to Light w/ Ondra Němčík
Ondra, a mindset coach and best-selling author, shares his powerful journey from severe social anxiety and depression to building a successful career helping others transform their mindset and social health. From his darkest moments contemplati...
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Episode 64
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45:52
Your Mind is Your Foundation: Why First Responders Need Meditation w/ Josh Grandinetti
Josh Grandinetti, a firefighter and paramedic with 15 years of experience, shares his journey of discovering mindfulness meditation as a solution to the anxiety and post-traumatic stress that developed during his career. His mission is to help ...
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Episode 62
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50:40
The Teenage Entrepreneur: Building a Business and Spreading Happiness w/ the Utesch's
Meet Jane Utesk, a 17-year-old high school junior who owns a Card My Yard franchise, and her mother Jillian, an accidental AI developer who supports her daughter's entrepreneurial journey. Together they discuss how their business spreads joy th...
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Episode 61
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49:08
The 97% Success Rate: How Dr. Rob Kelly Transforms Lives Through Neuroscience
Neuroscientist Dr. Rob Kelly shares his revolutionary approach to healing trauma through neuroscience-based coaching with a 97% success rate. He explains how childhood trauma creates neural pathways that drive addiction, depression, and self-sa...
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Episode 60
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48:32
God Found Me in a Mexican NICU: A Micro Preemie Story w/ Brian Heilig
Brian Heilig shares his powerful journey from the birth of his micro preemie son in Mexico to finding faith, purpose, and a mission to help others. His story reveals how crisis moments can transform our lives and lead us to deeper connections w...
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Episode 59
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49:08