Podcast - Return to Authenticity


EPISODE 43

Matt Hermes

Season 2 of The Return to Authenticity podcast has arrived!  

Season 2 starts off with guest, Matt Hermes.  Matt’s story is incredibly inspiring as he shares how he faced and ultimately overcame challenge after challenge, including financial devastation with the 2008 real estate market crash, loss of his home in a short sale and near homelessness, and the severe chronic illness of two of his three children.  Through it all, Matt had to come to grips and deal with the fact that he had become a functioning alcoholic to cope with stress, and it was time for a change - his marriage, his family and his very life depended on it.

Tune in and hear how he did it!

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Matt Hermes
Instagram:
@mattyhermes
Email: matt@matthermes.com 

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EPISODE 42

Aaron Guyett

Here we go with episode 42!

Tune in and meet Aaron Guyett.  Aaron joined the US Marine Corps in 1999 and deployed to Kuwait and Iraq while on active duty. After leaving active duty in 2003, Aaron took a turn down the dark path of nihilism that led to the end of his marriage and a bottoming out before reaching a turning point and changing his life.  He felt a call to dig into his faith and he began a journey of exploration, immersing himself into a wide variety of faiths and ideologies to find the truth.  What did he discover?  Tune and find out!  

Aaron is now remarried with a young family and is a successful entrepreneur.  He’s Chief of Physical Strategy and Leadership for the Special Forces Experience, host of the Leaders of Leaders podcast and creator of a Rites of Passage program for kids, among many other exciting projects that we discuss on the show.   

Join us and meet this awesome, servant leader, husband, father, athlete and educator!

Connect with Aaron here:

Website:
https://discipledinchrist.org/
Website:
https://leadersofleaders.org/
Email: Aaron@leadersofleaders.org
Podcast:
Leaders of Leaders

Thanks for listening!

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EPISODE 41

Scott Wells

Welcome to Return to Authenticity, episode 41, with our guest, Scott Wells.

Scott has an highly entertaining story that twists from the world of journalism to the oilfield, to the commodities trading floor to the world of magic on the high seas! 

Quite a journey for a kid from Southern Illinois who grew up in a town of six thousand people, 80 miles from St. Louis. 

Scott was disciplined in setting goals and having a plan for his life and when the time came to leave the trading floor, he was ready and the shift to being a full-time, traveling professional magician was set. 

Tune in to hear how he pulled it off! 

Follow Scott here:
Web:
https://scottwellsmagic.com/
Web:
https://www.themagicwordpodcast.com/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@texasmagician
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/scottwells2
Twitter:
https://twitter.com/scottwellsmagic

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EPISODE 40

Jessica Depatie

RTA Episode 40!!

What a great conversation with Jessica Depatie.  Jessica grew up in Southern California, attended Cal State University, Long Beach and earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Journalism with an emphasis on public relations.  She pursued work in the field of marketing and had great success.  In 2016, after a series of jarring personal events, she found herself at a fork in the road.  Jessica chose a path less traveled and is now a shadow work educator, the host of the Shadow Work Library podcast, a Kambo provider and plant medicine apprentice, and the Co-Founder, Chief Marketing Officer and member of the cadre of the Special Forces Experience, a grueling 8-day Post Traumatic Growth experience where men test their mental and physical limits in a chaotic, raw, wilderness environment. 

Join in to hear how Jessica navigated her way to a life filled with adventure, mystery and service to others!

Connect with Jessica here:
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@jessicadepatie
Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/jessicadepatie_/
Podcast: 
The Shadow Work Library https://open.spotify.com/show/66w50h8t263F8T00Kysz2c?si=3ac248f1d24544e6

Website: 
https://thespecialforcesexperience.com/

Thanks for listening!

Eric Sardina Executive Life Coaching

Feeling stuck, empty or out-of-sync at work, at home, or in your relationships? As a business and life coach, I help individuals work through these feelings towards authentic lives of meaning and purpose. I also work with organizations to help them optimize their teams and individual contributors.

Interested in working with me or learning more?

Connect with me below:

Website: https://www.ericsardina.com - book a free call here to discuss and learn more.

OR - Schedule a Free, 30-minute call on my calendar to discuss if a coaching relationship with me is a fit for you:

https://calendly.com/ericsardina/8-session-authentically-you-discovery-call-website-link

Instagram: @Eric_sardina26.2

Facebook: Eric Sardina

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ericsardina/

Follow me at https://www.ericsardina.com/ for all episodes and additional content.


EPISODE 39

Josh Painter

RTA Episode 39!

What a great conversation with Josh Painter.  Josh is a chill, California guy with an easy way about him, and an incredible story of rising to the occasion again and again.  He has continually said yes, and then figured out how to make it happen.  It began with an major curve ball at age 17 when he got his high school girlfriend pregnant and then figured out how to make a living to support his soon-to-be new wife and new baby. After burning out in the grinder of a job as a corrections officer, Josh dove into the real estate industry to allow himself the time and opportunity to make more money to support his family.  The real estate crash in 2008 took Josh down, as it did so many others, yet he stayed in it and fought his way back out, overcoming bankruptcy, a divorce and the loss of his home to foreclosure.  Josh rose from that bottom to grow his real estate business to a seven figure valuation and is now the author of the book, "Best Version Ever - Discover the Magic of Becoming Extraordinary" and leads a mastermind event called "Your Best Version Ever - Live".  

Tune in to hear Josh’s inspiring story!
 
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Connect with Josh here:

Website: https://bestversionever.com/
Book: https://bestversionever.com/book/
Live Event: https://bestversionever.com/event/
Instagram: @JoshPainter

Thanks for listening!

Eric Sardina Executive Life Coaching

Feeling stuck, empty or out-of-sync at work, at home, or in your relationships? As a business and life coach, I help individuals work through these feelings towards authentic lives of meaning and purpose. I also work with organizations to help them optimize their teams and individual contributors.

Interested in working with me or learning more?

Connect with me below:

Website: https://www.ericsardina.com - book a free call here to discuss and learn more.

OR - Schedule a Free, 30-minute call on my calendar to discuss if a coaching relationship with me is a fit for you:

https://calendly.com/ericsardina/8-session-authentically-you-discovery-call-website-link


EPISODE 38

Mike DeSanti

Welcome to Return to Authenticity Episode 38!  

Meet Mike DeSanti.  Mike grew up in a close-knit, Italian family in New Jersey, where he played sports at a high level and life was comfortable, predictable, and stable.  In a few short weeks, life changed dramatically as Mike suffered an injury that put him on the sports sideline indefinitely just as his brother moved away to college and his parents announced they were getting a divorce.  As a teenager, Mike retreated into his own psyche and lived outdoors for a year while studying classic writers and ancient teachings.  

After a chance trip to the American West, he discovered the beauty of Montana and decided to attend the University of Montana regardless of major!   After college he went into business and experienced great success, only to see his health and well-being decline.  He made the decision to pivot and return to his heart and authentic self.  Now a published author of “New Man Emerging”, a 1:1 coach, and men’s retreat leader in the mountains of Montana that stole his heart so many years before.  

Tune in to hear Mike’s awesome story and learn the lessons he’s learned along the way! 

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Connect with Mike here:

Website:  https://newmanemerging.com/

Instagram: @Mike_DeSanti

Website:  https://www.thevitalguide.com/

Mike's book, "New Man Emerging", found on Amazon:  https://a.co/d/9fRbh5w

Thanks for listening!

Eric Sardina Executive Life Coaching

Feeling stuck, empty or out-of-sync at work, at home, or in your relationships? As a business and life coach, I help individuals work through these feelings towards authentic lives of meaning and purpose. I also work with organizations to help them optimize their teams and individual contributors.

Interested in working with me or learning more?

Connect with me below:

Website: https://www.ericsardina.com - book a free call here to discuss and learn more.

OR - Schedule a Free, 30-minute call on my calendar to discuss if a coaching relationship with me is a fit for you:

https://calendly.com/ericsardina/8-session-authentically-you-discovery-call-website-link

Instagram: @Eric_sardina26.2

Facebook: Eric Sardina

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ericsardina/

Follow me at https://www.ericsardina.com/ for all episodes and additional content.


EPISODE 37

Kase Knochenhauer

Here we go with RTA episode 37!

Joining me in the studio today is  Kase Knockenhauer.  You're going to enjoy hearing the colorful and varied background Kase brings to the show.  His willingness to try new things that interest him and being willing to fail, learn, pivot and grow are matched by his belief that some things aren't meant to be and ego must be kept in check to prevent hanging on to ventures that simply don't serve you.  

Kase grew up on the shores of Lake Michigan and initially wanted to become an engineer until he learned how detail oriented engineers had to be!  Real estate came next and after trying the brokerage business he learned that it wasn't his cup of tea - investing and flipping was, so he made a pivot and his real estate business has exploded.  His business ventures have also included purchasing and selling a commercial airline fuselage, a 42’ school bus, an ambulance, a tank, over 14 cubic yards of winter beanies, and over $900k in imported classic Land Rover Defenders. 

Kase shares his willingness to try new things with the idea that making money in business should also be fun, while not making bets so big you can’t sleep at night. 

Tune in to enjoy Kase’s awesome story! 

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Connect with Kase here:

https://www.overlandinvestor.com/

Instagram: @overlandinvestor

Thanks for listening!

Eric Sardina Executive Life Coaching

Feeling stuck, empty or out-of-sync at work, at home, or in your relationships? As a business and life coach, I help individuals work through these feelings towards authentic lives of meaning and purpose. I also work with organizations to help them optimize their teams and individual contributors.

Interested in working with me or learning more?

Connect with me below:

Website: https://www.ericsardina.com - book a free call here to discuss and learn more.

OR - Schedule a Free, 30-minute call on my calendar to discuss if a coaching relationship with me is a fit for you:

https://calendly.com/ericsardina/8-session-authentically-you-discovery-call-website-link

Instagram: @Eric_sardina26.2

Facebook: Eric Sardina

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ericsardina/

Follow me at https://www.ericsardina.com/ for all episodes and additional content.


EPISODE 36

Mark Anderson

Return to Authenticity episode 36!  

In this episode, I sit down in the studio for a great conversation with Mark Anderson.  Mark grew up outside Boston, Massachusetts as an active kid playing most sports that included a ball:  baseball, golf, basketball, tennis, and volleyball.  

After a semester of junior college,  in the months prior to 9/11, Mark joined the U.S. Marine Corps and was active for 4 years from 2001- 2005.   During the spin up of the war, Mark did not deploy to a combat theatre prior to leaving active duty.   

After leaving the military, Mark earned his Bachelor’s Degree and went to work for a defense contractor and had the chance to deploy to Iraq for 16 months as a civilian on behalf of the US Military in a support role for a unit flying drones and small aircraft on reconnaissance and operations missions.  It was a completely unique experience as he was now exposed to the special operations community, their culture and their heavy op tempo.   

After returning from Iraq, despite earning a high income in the defense industry, and enjoying travel and other luxuries that that income provided him and his wife and their young children, Mark felt a sense of emptiness and a calling to help and serve others and decided to leave his career to pursue a career in physical training and wellness coaching.   

Mark recently purchased the studio he worked in as a trainer for 10 years, now renamed MWA Health and Fitness, where he focuses  on using an integrative approach with his clients, considering their life, physical, nutritional, and relationship health.  

Tune in and enjoy Mark’s bold and inspiring story! 

Eric Sardina Executive Life Coaching

Feeling stuck, empty or out-of-sync at work, at home, or in your relationships? As a business and life coach, I help individuals work through these feelings towards authentic lives of meaning and purpose. I also work with organizations to help them optimize their teams and individual contributors.

Interested in working with me or learning more?

Connect with me below:

Website: https://www.ericsardina.com - book a free call here to discuss and learn more.

OR - Schedule a Free, 30-minute call on my calendar to discuss if a coaching relationship with me is a fit for you:

https://calendly.com/ericsardina/8-session-authentically-you-discovery-call-website-link

Instagram: @Eric_sardina26.2

Facebook: Eric Sardina

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ericsardina/

Follow me at https://www.ericsardina.com/ for all episodes and additional content.


EPISODE 35

Thomas Pfanner

Return to Authenticity podcast episode 35 is up!! 

Thomas Pfanner grew up in Eugene Oregon active in sports, playing high school football and wrestling.  

A key turning point in Thomas’s life happened at the age of 18, when he became a father and had no relationship with his son’s mother within a month of his birth. Despite that lack of relationship, life became work, go to school and spend time with his son.

Five years later, he earned a Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science and 4 years after that a Master of Arts degree in teaching before becoming a middle school teacher and coach.

Thomas started the Dad’s Who Lead podcast focused on helping men unlock their inner warrior to win in the Game of Life, and recently began coaching and hosting events for fathers and sons. 

Tune in and enjoy!  


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Eric Sardina Executive Life Coaching

Feeling stuck, empty or out-of-sync at work, at home, or in your relationships?  As a business and life coach, I help individuals work through these feelings towards authentic lives of meaning and purpose.  I also work with organizations to help them optimize their teams and individual contributors.

Interested in working with me or learning more?  

Connect with me below: 

Website: https://www.ericsardina.com  - book a free call here to discuss and learn more. 

OR - Schedule a Free, 30-minute call on my calendar to discuss if a coaching relationship with me is a fit for you: 

https://calendly.com/ericsardina/8-session-authentically-you-discovery-call-website-link

Instagram: @Eric_sardina26.2 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ericsardina/

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Connect with Thomas  here:

Instagram: @dads.who.lead 

Podcast: Dads Who Lead

Website: https://dadswholead.com/

Thanks for listening!


EPISODE 34

Matthew Paetz

RTA episode 34 is here!  

Matthew went from small town Jamestown, Indiana, population of 700 to traveling the world as an international model in a matter of days.  Gone were the days of innocent basketball and one-stop-light-town farm life.  Matthew jumped into a foreign world and had to figure things out quickly to survive. 

From there, Matthew’s life accelerated as he dated a famous Hollywood actress and lived life under public scrutiny.  He went through a series of traumas, from a serious car crash to drug addiction, being a male escort, a short time of homelessness, and an attempted suicide.

Tune in to hear Matthew’s inspiring story of recovering off the bottom to a place where he now works to help others recognize their greatest human struggles and traumas lead to their greatest strengths and gifts to share with others. 

You'll love the knowledge and vulnerability shared by this courageous soul, so tune in!

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Eric Sardina Executive Life Coaching

Feeling stuck, empty or out-of-sync at work, at home, or in your relationships?  As a business and life coach, I help individuals work through these feelings towards authentic lives of meaning and purpose.  I also work with organizations to help them optimize their teams and individual contributors.

Interested in working with me or learning more?  

Connect with me below: 

Website: https://www.ericsardina.com  - book a free call here to discuss and learn more. 

OR - Schedule a Free, 30-minute call on my calendar to discuss if a coaching relationship with me is a fit for you: 

https://calendly.com/ericsardina/8-session-authentically-you-discovery-call-website-link

Instagram: @Eric_sardina26.2 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ericsardina/

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Connect with Matthew here:
 

matthew@matthewpaetz.com

Thanks for listening!


EPISODE 33

Greg Westgate

Here we go with RTA episode 33! 

Meet Greg Westgate.  Greg grew up playing in the woods around his Michigan home, exploring, being in nature and working on a family farm. He decided at the young age of 13 that he was going to join the military, inspired by an uncle in the US Marine Corps.  The Corps wasn't his destiny, however, and he continued to run into mentors that guided him away from heavy op tempo and deployment branches based on his being married.  He landed in the US Air Force as a mental health counselor and medic - not the military career he dreamed of, and perhaps the exact one he needed and needed him.  He was active duty from 2008-2012. Greg struggled with a lack of purpose in the years following the military where he missed the structure and formality of it. He experienced many low points in the following years as he struggled to find purpose.  

Greg began buying and renovating houses and then flipping them for a profit to make a living, while his wife worked as a nurse and Greg stayed home with their two kids (at the time).  He began learning how to build knives, and dove into the craft, reading all the books he could find on the subject and experimenting in his shop.  Greg describes finding the craft of making knives like drawing breath for the first time, and after years of honing his craft, he learned that he could make money selling knives.  

Greg’s knives have reached the next level, as they have been featured on the “Gear Section” of NYTimes best selling author, Jack Carr’s, “Danger Close” podcast.  He’s been commissioned to build his knives for several high profile military clients and events that will be disclosed in the near future, and he’s busier than ever working in alignment with the talents he’s been blessed with, crafting custom knives at home with his family around him.  

Check out Greg’s Instagram page @westofthe_gate to see pics of his knives and DM him for more info.  

Tune in and hear how Greg navigated through the ups and downs to find his true calling!    

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Eric Sardina Executive Life Coaching

Feeling stuck, empty or out-of-sync at work, at home, or in your relationships? As a business and life coach, I help individuals work through these feelings towards authentic lives of meaning and purpose. I also work with organizations to help them optimize their teams and individual contributors.

Interested in working with me or learning more?

Connect with me below:

Website: https://www.ericsardina.com - book a free call here to discuss and learn more.

OR - Schedule a Free, 30-minute call on my calendar to discuss if a coaching relationship with me is a fit for you:

https://calendly.com/ericsardina/8-session-authentically-you-discovery-call-website-link

Instagram: @Eric_sardina26.2

Facebook: Eric Sardina

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ericsardina/

Thanks for listening!


EPISODE 32

Mike Salemi

Here we go with episode 32!  

Meet Mike Salemi.  Mike is a first generation Italian American who grew up around the family stone business.  After a short time in the business, Mike decided to pursue his passion for sport, fitness and human performance while remaining near his close-knit family.  His passion took him to the heights of the sports of powerlifting and Kettlebell Sport where he became a world champion in 2017.  He’s now blazing his own path using unconventional training methods to help his athletes achieve a high level of performance and resolving sport-related injuries by integrating body, mind and spirit. 


You’ll love hearing the wisdom shared by this sought after international speaker in the areas of human performance, longevity and harmony.  


Tune in to meet the great Mike Salemi!  

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Eric Sardina Executive Life Coaching

Feeling stuck, empty or out-of-sync at work, at home, or in your relationships?  As a business and life coach, I help individuals work through these feelings towards authentic lives of meaning and purpose.  I also work with organizations to help them optimize their teams and individual contributors.

Interested in working with me or learning more?  

Connect with me below: 

Website: https://www.ericsardina.com  - book a free call here to discuss and learn more. 

OR - Schedule a Free, 30-minute call on my calendar to discuss if a coaching relationship with me is a fit for you: 

https://calendly.com/ericsardina/8-session-authentically-you-discovery-call-website-link

Instagram: @Eric_sardina26.2 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ericsardina/ 

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Connect with Mike Salemi below:

Website:
https://www.mikesalemi.io

Check out his upcoming men's retreat, Men of Movement (two events per year)- Opportunities available to apply!   
https://www.mikesalemi.io/menofmovementretreat

Instagram: @mike.salemi
YouTube: Mike Salemi

Thanks for listening!


EPISODE 31

Rebecca Rouse

Episode 31!  You’re going to love meeting this week’s guest, Rebecca Rouse!

Rebecca shares her story of continuing to pivot again and again through major life changes such as being told she could not be in the military, to moving back and forth across the country for life and work, and then having her employer shut down and layoff the entire staff during the pandemic. 

Hear her inspiring story of how she pivoted and thrived through these challenges and how she’s serving others as she goes!  

Tune in!  

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Eric Sardina Executive Life Coaching

Feeling stuck, empty or out-of-sync at work, at home, or in your relationships?  As a business and life coach, I help individuals work through these feelings towards authentic lives of meaning and purpose.  I also work with organizations to help them optimize their teams and individual contributors.

Interested in working with me or learning more?  

Connect with me below: 

Website: https://www.ericsardina.com  - book a free call here to discuss and learn more. 

OR - Schedule a Free, 30-minute call on my calendar to discuss if a coaching relationship with me is a fit for you: 

https://calendly.com/ericsardina/8-session-authentically-you-discovery-call-website-link
 
Instagram: @Eric_sardina26.2 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ericsardina/ 


Connect with Rebecca here:

Instagram: @Rebecca.rouse
Instagram: @semperstronger
Website:
https://semperstronger.com 

Thanks for listening!


EPISODE 30

Chase Tolleson

Episode 30!  Meet Chase Tolleson.

Chase shares a transparent story of life's challenges and how he pivoted around those challenges.  After growing up outside of Chicago, Chase joined the Navy with a dream of going to  BUD/S to become a SEAL.  A roadblock prevented that from happening, and Chase began planning for life after the Navy, opening a CrossFit gym and becoming a personal fitness coach once his four year commitment to the Navy concluded. 

When the pandemic put a kink in his gym business, and with Chase embracing a balanced fitness and mindset approach, he launched his online coaching platform and his podcast called The Primal Man Pathway, a show for men who want to fan their inner flame and tune body and mind to create the life of their dreams.  

Tune in and enjoy!  

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Eric Sardina Executive Life Coaching

Feeling stuck, empty or out-of-sync at work, at home, or in your relationships?  As a business and life coach, I help individuals work through these feelings towards authentic lives of meaning and purpose.  I also work with organizations to help them optimize their teams and individual contributors.

Interested in working with me or learning more?  

Connect with me below: 

Website: https://www.ericsardina.com  - book a free call here to discuss and learn more. 

OR - Schedule a Free, 30-minute call on my calendar to discuss if a coaching relationship with me is a fit for you: 

https://calendly.com/ericsardina/8-session-authentically-you-discovery-call-website-link
 
Instagram: @Eric_sardina26.2 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ericsardina/ 

Connect with Chase here: 

Instagram: @coach_chase_tolleson
Website: https://www.chasetolleson.com
Facebook: Chase Tolleson
Podcast: The Primal Man Podcast
Podcast: Get Enlifted 

Thanks for listening!


EPISODE 29

David Waldy

RTA Episode 29! 

Tune in and meet David Waldy.  David grew up in an idyllic life in the country, with fishing poles and BB guns and raising animals in nature.  He also watched his dad struggle as the local veterinarian and entrepreneur, working incredibly long hours to make ends meet.  The stress that applied to family and home life led David to associate being your own boss with struggle, stress and missing time with your kids, so when the time came, he jumped into the world of sales, rapidly climbing the corporate ladder and watching his income soar.  He also watched his health and family life decline under the similar stress of long hours and constant pressure to exceed someone else’s goals.  Hear how he turns it around to become a national speaker, author, business consultant and performance coach, and a dad that is focused on his family first.    You’ll love hearing the perspective and wisdom of David and his "Fierce Empathy".  

Enjoy!


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Eric Sardina Executive Life Coaching

Feeling stuck, empty or out-of-sync at work, at home, or in your relationships?  As a business and life coach, I help individuals work through these feelings towards authentic lives of meaning and purpose.  I also work with organizations to help them optimize their teams and individual contributors.

Interested in working with me or learning more?  

Connect with me below: 

Website: https://www.ericsardina.com  - book a free call here to discuss and learn more. 

OR - Schedule a Free, 30-minute call on my calendar to discuss if a coaching relationship with me is a fit for you: 

https://calendly.com/ericsardina/8-session-authentically-you-discovery-call-website-link
 
Instagram: @Eric_sardina26.2 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ericsardina/ 

Connect with David here: 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/davidwaldy/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@davidwaldy/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/davidwaldy
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidwaldy/
Twitter: https://twi

Thanks for listening!


EPISODE 28

Amit Gaglani

Here we go!  Return to Authenticity, episode 28! 

Meet Amit Gaglani.
  Amit has a powerful story of business pivots from medicine to business owner to entrepreneur.   After returning from Physical Therapy school in Scotland, Amit went to work in the world of PT.   A chance discussion with a patient made all the difference, as the seed of starting his own practice was planted. 

Amit nourished that seedling idea and grew his new practice up to 4 locations and 40 employees all while still treating patients as the only provider in his clinics.  He learned he had a lot to learn about business!  Amit invested in himself and went to a specialized school to learn how to be a CEO and scale a business all while treating patients during the week. He streamlined his practice to the point of being able to sell it and now works putting deals together and raising money for his own real estate fund. 

Tune in to learn how Amit pulled it off and how he overcame the hard lessons he experienced along the way. 

Enjoy! 

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Eric Sardina Executive Life Coaching

Feeling stuck, empty or out-of-sync at work, at home, or in your relationships?  As a business and life coach, I help individuals work through these feelings towards authentic lives of meaning and purpose.  I also work with organizations to help them optimize their teams and individual contributors.

Interested in working with me or learning more?  

Connect with me below: 

Website: https://www.ericsardina.com  - book a free call here to discuss and learn more. 

OR - Schedule a Free, 30-minute call on my calendar to discuss if a coaching relationship with me is a fit for you: 

https://calendly.com/ericsardina/8-session-authentically-you-discovery-call-website-link
 
Instagram: @Eric_sardina26.2 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ericsardina/ 



Connect with Amit below:

Website:
https://www.accountableequity.com

Email: agaglani@accountableequity.com

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amit-gaglani-pt-ocs/

Thanks for listening!


EPISODE 27

Anthony Morolda

Welcome to Return to Authenticity episode 27! 

Meet Anthony Morolda a certified personal trainer, strength and conditioning coach and co-host of the Building Men podcast.  Anthony has a passion for learning that he hopes to instill and inspire in others.  Along with the podcast, he coaches individuals one on one and is building a group program and a retreat for young men and their fathers to grow closer to one another and learn from each other. 

When working with others dealing with various trauma, he speaks from a position of personal experience having battled anxiety and depression for most of his life.  He's come to recognize this as a super power- the very thing that can connect him most closely to others and enable him to help. 

Anthony shares openly and honestly and you'll want to be dialed in for this great conversation. 

Enjoy! 


Eric Sardina Executive Life Coaching

Feeling stuck, empty or out-of-sync at work, at home, or in your relationships?  As a business and life coach, I help individuals work through these feelings towards authentic lives of meaning and purpose.  I also work with organizations to help them optimize their teams and individual contributors.

Interested in working with me or learning more?  

Connect with me below: 

Website: https://www.ericsardina.com  - book a free call here to discuss and learn more. 

OR - Schedule a Free, 30-minute call on my calendar to discuss if a coaching relationship with me is a fit for you: 

https://calendly.com/ericsardina/8-session-authentically-you-discovery-call-website-link
 
Instagram: @Eric_sardina26.2 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ericsardina/ 


Connect with Anthony here:

Instagram: @coachanthonymorolda
website: https://www.buildingmen.io


EPISODE 26

Rob Wolfe

Return to Authenticity Episode 26!

Meet Rob Wolfe.  Rob grew up outside of Chicago in an idyllic neighborhood and had an awesome childhood.  He gravitated to computers and had the personality and drive to succeed and thrive in IT sales for large enterprises.  Life's curveballs then started flying, including a layoff, a career change and a health scare that had Rob facing his own mortality. 

Tune in to hear how Rob navigated through it all! 



Eric Sardina Executive Life Coaching

Feeling stuck, empty or out-of-sync at work, at home, or in your relationships?  As a business and life coach, I help individuals work through these feelings towards authentic lives of meaning and purpose.  I also work with organizations to help them optimize their teams and individual contributors.

Interested in working with me or learning more? 

Connect with me:  

Website: https://www.ericsardina.com  - book a free call here to discuss and learn more. 

Talk: Schedule a Free, 30-minute call on my calendar to discuss if a coaching relationship with me is a fit for you: 

https://calendly.com/ericsardina/8-session-authentically-you-discovery-call-website-link

Follow me: 

Instagram: @Eric_sardina26.2
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ericsardina/
Facebook: Eric Sardina

Connect with Rob:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/wolfestrategic/


EPISODE 25

Chad Kirkpatrick

Return to Authenticity Episode 25! 

Meet Chad Kirkpatrick.  After earning multiple college degrees, Chad went on to hold senior level positions as a technology executive in both the private and public sectors, including serving on the Cabinet of the Arizona Governor as Chief Information Officer and working for a Silicon Valley start-up. 

Despite appearances of success and a high income, Chad felt frustrated and unsatisfied in his work.  He put in the effort to understand his "why" and his purpose and left his career behind to begin a new life of meaning as an independent real estate investor where passive income covers his living expenses and he can devote time to his family and the lifestyle he desires. 

Hear Chad's awesome story, honest reflections and life lessons in this inspiring episode. 

Join us! 

Eric Sardina Executive Life Coaching

Feeling stuck, empty or out-of-sync at work, at home, or in your relationships?  As a business and life coach, I help individuals work through these feelings towards authentic lives of meaning and purpose.  I also work with organizations to help them optimize their teams and individual contributors.

Interested in working with me or learning more? 

Connect with me:  

Website: https://www.ericsardina.com  - book a free call here to discuss and learn more. 

Talk: Schedule a Free, 30-minute call on my calendar to discuss if a coaching relationship with me is a fit for you: 

https://calendly.com/ericsardina/8-session-authentically-you-discovery-call-website-link

Follow me: 

Instagram: @Eric_sardina26.2
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ericsardina/
Facebook: Eric Sardina


Connect with Chad here:
Facebook: Chad Kirkpatrick
LinkedIn: Chad Kirkpatrick
https://www.linkedin.com/in/chad-kirkpatrick-9117402/
Instagram: @chad_investor_ofleisure
https://www.instagram.com/chad_investor_ofleisure/


EPISODE 24

Jeff Depatie

Welcome to Return to Authenticity, Episode 24! 

In this episode, you will meet Jeff Depatie.

Jeff shares his story of growing up in Northern Ontario Canada as a high energy, explorative young teen who enjoyed exploring the wilderness and pushing boundaries of all kinds. 

After searching for his path and trying University for a couple of years, Jeff joined the Canadian military.  He elevated to Canada's special operations community, serving as a sniper in the JTF2, Canada's equivalent to US special operations Delta Force or SEAL Team 6, the pointiest end of the Canadian military special operations spear.  He deployed 12 times in his  13 year military career before retiring as a Master Corporal.

Post-military, Jeff founded The Special Forces Experience, a grueling 8-day Post Traumatic Growth experience where men test their mental and physical limits in a chaotic, raw, wilderness environment.  He is also the producer of an upcoming documentary film called "Post-Traumatic Growth", a documentary exploring the emergence and possibility of Post-Traumatic Growth.

In this episode, Jeff shares his thoughts on pushing boundaries, finding purpose, and the idea of using challenge, stress and trauma as a mechanism for growth. 

Enjoy! 


Eric Sardina Executive Life Coaching

Feeling stuck, empty or out-of-sync at work, at home, or in your relationships?  As a business and life coach, I help individuals work through these feelings towards authentic lives of meaning and purpose.  I also work with organizations to help them optimize their teams and individual contributors.

Interested in working with me or learning more?  Connect with me below: 

Website: https://www.ericsardina.com  - book a free call here to discuss and learn more. 

OR - Schedule a Free, 30-minute call on my calendar to discuss if a coaching relationship with me is a fit for you: 

https://calendly.com/ericsardina/8-session-authentically-you-discovery-call-website-link
 
Instagram: @Eric_sardina26.2 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ericsardina/ 


Connect with Jeff here:

Instagram: @jeffdepatie_
Instagram: @specialforcesexperience

Website: https://thespecialforcesexperience.com
Website: https://www.posttraumaticgrowth.film

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EPISODE 23

Ken Wimberly

Here we go with Episode 23 and our guest, Ken Wimberly!

Ken is a US Navy veteran of the first Gulf War and a serial entrepreneur -- and the first sponsor of our show!  From his early days at a military school for boys to his business and family successes, failures and lessons along the way, Ken demonstrated grit, determination, discipline and resilience and shares it all in the honest telling of his story.  

Ken has been a long time supporter of the show, having been our very first affiliate relationship through his company, Legacy Journal.  Among other inspiring life stories and how he created various businesses, hear from Ken how he came to create the  Legacy Journal  as a way to pass along life memories to his children, and how it became a passion to share with people around the world.  Take advantage of the special that Ken is offering to the listeners of this show by clicking the link below to get a free month of premium service without a commitment to continue beyond the month.  

Legacy Journal - Capture The Moments That Matter.  The digital journal app to pass on love and wisdom to your kids. Text, audio, video, and pictures of the moments in your family’s life that you will treasure forever.  Get one free month of premium service when you use our affiliated link below:

https://legacyjournal.app/rta/

Tune in Wednesday to hear Ken’s inspiring story!



Eric Sardina Executive Life Coaching

Feeling stuck, empty or out-of-sync at work, at home, or in your relationships? As a business and life coach, I help individuals work through these feelings towards authentic lives of meaning and purpose. I also work with organizations to help them optimize their teams and individual contributors.

Interested in working with me or learning more?

Connect with me below:

Website: https://www.ericsardina.com - book a free call here to discuss and learn more.

OR - Schedule a Free, 30-minute call on my calendar to discuss if a coaching relationship with me is a fit for you:

https://calendly.com/ericsardina/8-session-authentically-you-discovery-call-website-link

Instagram: @Eric_sardina26.2

Facebook: Eric Sardina

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ericsardina/

Follow me at https://www.ericsardina.com/ for all episodes and additional content.


EPISODE 22

Marcus Thornton

Welcome to Return to Authenticity, Episode 22.

Meet U.S Army veteran, Marcus Thornton.  Marcus has an incredible story of overcoming many challenges including PTS, addiction and even homelessness.  An amazing story of picking himself up time and again, overcoming devastating lows, and finding his way home to his authentic self. 

Tune in Wednesday to hear Marcus’ inspiring and courageous story!

Eric Sardina Executive Life Coaching

Feeling stuck, empty or out-of-sync at work, at home, or in your relationships?  As a business and life coach, I help individuals work through these feelings towards authentic lives of meaning and purpose.  I also work with organizations to help them optimize their teams and individual contributors.

Interested in working with me or learning more? 

To learn more: visit my website at: https://www.ericsardina.com  - 

Schedule a Free, 30-minute call to discuss if a coaching relationship is right for you: 
https://calendly.com/ericsardina/free-30-minute-coaching-discovery-call


Follow my Instagram: @Eric_sardina26.2 

Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ericsardina/ 

Connect with Marcus here: 

Instagram: @marcusathornton

https://instagram.com/marcusathornton?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

TikTok: @marcusathornton 

Thanks for listening!


EPISODE 21

Spencer Mozingo

On today's episode, we sit down with Spencer Mozingo. 

When the terrorist attacks occurred on September 11, 2001, Spencer was in the 9th grade.  Four years later upon graduation, he was entering the US Marine Corps to join the fight in the GWOT.  On his third combat tour, a pressure detonated IED would physically change Spencer forever, and he resolved to approach that change as another step in his lifelong journey of transformation and growth, with plenty of challenge to be overcome along the way.  

Spencer's new mission is another version of service to his family, his community and the community of warriors he walks among.  

This is an episode you're sure to enjoy and be inspired by!  

Eric Sardina Executive Life Coaching

Feeling stuck, empty or out-of-sync at work, at home, or in your relationships?  As a business and life coach, I help individuals work through these feelings towards authentic lives of meaning and purpose.  I work with organizations to help them optimize their teams and individual contributors.

Interested in working with me or learning more?  Connect with me here: 

Website: https://www.ericsardina.com  

To book time on my calendar to discuss working with me: 
https://calendly.com/ericsardina/free-30-minute-coaching-discovery-call

For more information, email: info@ericsardina.com 

Instagram: @Eric_sardina26.2 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ericsardina/ 

Connect with Spencer Mozingo here:

website:  https://resilientwarriorranch.org 
 
Facebook: Resilient Warrior Ranch 

Instagram: @integrity_security_solutions 

Instagram: @spencermozingo 


Eric Sardina Executive Life Coaching

Feeling stuck, empty or out-of-sync at work, at home, or in your relationships? As a business and life coach, I help individuals work through these feelings towards authentic lives of meaning and purpose. I also work with organizations to help them optimize their teams and individual contributors.

Interested in working with me or learning more?

Connect with me below:

Website: https://www.ericsardina.com - book a free call here to discuss and learn more.

OR - Schedule a Free, 30-minute call on my calendar to discuss if a coaching relationship with me is a fit for you:

https://calendly.com/ericsardina/8-session-authentically-you-discovery-call-website-link

Instagram: @Eric_sardina26.2

Facebook: Eric Sardina

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ericsardina/

Follow me at https://www.ericsardina.com/ for all episodes and additional content.


EPISODE 20

Michael “Chief” Peterson

Tune in for this funny, sad, and inspiring episode with Michael "Chief" Peterson.

Life can change in the blink of an eye and did for Chief when his brother was murdered.  He faced depression and hopelessness, and recovered through personal connection, faith, and writing his pain down in poetry.  

It has led him to the pinnacle of encouragement and achievement. Chief is the playwright of and actor in his one-man show, I Wish Life Had Training Wheels. He was appointed as the first ever Poet Laureate of his hometown, New Britain Connecticut, a town where he was born and raised and where he continues to live and serve as Dean of Students at his alma mater, New Britain High School, and coach of the football and basketball teams.  Chief also was featured at the Kallio Block Party in Helsinki, Finland and performed at the 2012 London Olympics. 

When adversity strikes, how will you overcome it? 

Tune in to hear Chief’s inspiring story of how he did just that!

Eric Sardina Executive Life Coaching

Feeling stuck, empty or out-of-sync at work, at home, or in your relationships?  As a business and life coach, I help individuals work through these feelings towards authentic lives of meaning and purpose.  I work with organizations to help them optimize their teams and individual contributors.

Interested in working with me or learning more?  Connect with me here: 

Website: https://www.ericsardina.com  - book a free call here to discuss and learn more.
-OR-
Book time on my calendar to discuss if coaching is right for you. 
https://calendly.com/ericsardina/free-30-minute-coaching-discovery-call  

Instagram: @Eric_sardina26.2 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ericsardina/ 

Connect with Michael “Chief” Peterson here: 

Website: https://www.chiefthepoet.com

Instagram: @chiefthepoet 

https://instagram.com/chiefthepoet?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

Twitter: @chiefthepoet

Podcast: All Black Men Need Therapy 

On Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1HxYpqfkct3jDNJnu3Vkpf?si=a8d5feae577b4459


EPISODE 19

Dr. Michael Norman

Episode 19 is a story that's hard to get your head around.

After graduating medical school and beginning his medical practice in 1992, Dr Michael Norman took a side job practicing medicine at another clinic during his off hours to supplement his family’s income. He had no idea that clinic was actually a front for the Russian mob!

Dr. Norman captures a story seemingly ripped from the pages of a Hollywood script in his book titled: “Unbridled Grace: A True Story About the Power of Choice.”

You'll love his amazing and inspiring story of how he simultaneously faced off against a Russian crime syndicate and the unlimited resources of the US Justice Department!

Tune in and learn how he did it!

Eric Sardina Executive Life Coaching

Feeling stuck, empty or out-of-sync at work, at home, or in your relationships? Running into the same block over and over and not accomplishing your goals? As a business and life coach, I help individuals work through these feelings towards authentic lives of meaning and purpose. I work with organizations to help them optimize their teams and individual contributors.

Interested in working with me or learning more? Connect with me here:

Website: https://www.ericsardina.com

Instagram: @Eric_sardina26.2

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ericsardina/

Connect with Dr. Michael Norman Here:

Email at: drmichaelnorman@msn.com

Buy Dr Michael Norman’s book: “Unbridled Grace: A True Story about the Power of Choice”

Amazon link: https://a.co/d/8sXBaTR


EPISODE 18

Kevin Demmons

Tune in to hear from our guest, Kevin Demmons.

Kevin grew up in Maine, living in a traumatic and often violent household. He stopped living at home with his parents beginning at the age of 8. He continued to overcome the odds; get knocked down and get back up again. Kevin refused to be defined and limited by the tough life he was born into.

Years after further stress and trauma from military tours served in a combat zone, Kevin began to recognize and consider a super power of sorts: The idea of Post Traumatic Growth and how it can propel us forward, rather than be a disorder that pulls us down.

He now brings that message and the tools to overcome to individuals and groups as a motivational speaker and personal development coach.

Be sure to tune in to hear Kevin’s inspiring story!

Eric Sardina Executive Life Coaching

Feelings stuck, empty or out-of-sync at work, at home, or in your relationships? As a business and life coach, I help individuals work through these feelings towards authentic lives of meaning and purpose. I work with organizations to help them optimize their teams and individual contributors.

Interested in working with me or learning more? Connect with me here:

Website: https://www.ericsardina.com

Instagram: @Eric_sardina26.2

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ericsardina/

Connect with Kevin here:

Website: http://scarredandunbeaten.com/

Instagram: @scarred_and_unbeaten

https://instagram.com/scarred_and_unbeaten?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=


EPISODE 17

Jamie Gruber

Meet Jamie Gruber. Jamie was crushing his corporate career in the insurance industry, climbing the corporate ladder for over 20 years, moving his family back and forth across the country in pursuit of the “next rung” on the ladder, and earning a multiple six figure income doing so. Yet despite outward appearances, Jamie was feeling more empty with every step up. Something was amiss. A long solo card ride across the country provided Jamie the silence and time to think that he needed to come to some major conclusions.

Jamie is now a real estate investor, founder of a multi-family real estate networking & investor group, creator of the Emerge and Ascend leadership masterminds and Ambassador and spokesperson for the GoBundance mastermind. He’s a public speaker, a performance coach, and the host of the Tribe of Millionaires podcast. And yes, it’s true, he’s another diehard Buffalo Bills football fan!

Tune in to hear this great conversation with Jamie and hear the wisdom he shares in how he made his bold pivot.

Enjoy!

Eric Sardina Executive Life Coaching

Feelings stuck, empty or out-of-sync at work, at home, or in your relationships? As a business and life coach, I help individuals work through these feelings towards authentic lives of meaning and purpose. I work with organizations to help them optimize their teams and individual contributors.

Interested in working with me or learning more? Connect with me here:

Website: https://www.ericsardina.com

Instagram: @Eric_sardina26.2

Facebook: Eric Sardina

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ericsardina/

Connect with Jamie Gruber:

Instagram: @thejamiegruber

Website: https://Jamiegruber.com

Podcast: Tribe of Millionaires

LinkedIn: https://www.LinkedIn.com/in/jamiegruber/

Twitter: @thejamiegruber


EPISODE 16

Kute Blackson

A great conversation with my guest, Kute Blackson! Kute is a native of Ghana, West Africa where he was raised, in addition to London, England. Kute was destined to take over his iconic father’s hugely successful ministry leading tens of thousands of followers in hundreds of churches across West Africa. Kute, however, felt called to something else. After winning a chance lottery at a green card, Kute shared the news with his father that he would not be taking over his ministry, but instead would pursue his dreams alone in the US. This hero's journey was about to begin!

Kute is now an inspirational speaker and member of the Transformational Leadership Council, a select group of one hundred of the world’s foremost authorities in the personal development industry. He is host of the podcast, “SoulTalk with Kute Blackson” where he shares practical wisdom on how to live your most authentic life, and he is author of the book, “The Magic of Surrender. Finding the Courage to Let Go”

Enjoy Kute's awesome story!

Eric Sardina Executive Life Coaching

Feelings stuck, empty or out-of-sync at work, at home, or in your relationships? As a business and life coach, I help individuals work through these feelings towards authentic lives of meaning and purpose. I work with organizations to help them optimize their teams and individual contributors. Schedule a call with me here: https://www.ericsardina.com/ or send me a DM on Instagram or LinkedIn.

Connect with Eric here:

Instagram: @Eric_sardina26.2

Website: https://www.ericsardina.com

Facebook: Eric Sardina

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ericsardina/

Connect with Kute Blackson here:

Instagram: @kuteblackson

Website: https://kuteblackson.com

Bali experience: http://www.boundlessblissbali.com

Book: The Magic of Surrender: Finding the Courage to Let Go

https://a.co/d/hzJaqwX

Podcast: SoulTalk with Kute Blackson


EPISODE 15

Mike Liguori

Father’s Day 2022!

For father's and son's and those with father's and son's, tune in to hear Mike Liguori’s powerful story of loyalty, anger, fear, forgiveness and redemption. Mike grew up in Northern California in a Catholic family as the oldest of 4 boys. His parents divorced when Mike was 7 years old which created both internal and external conflict between Mike and his father.

Life changed for Mike when he was a senior in high school and the terrorist attacks on 9/11 happened. He immediately enlisted in the United States Marine Corps and served for 4 years including 2 combat tours. After his military service, Mike found himself struggling with combat stress while trying to find purpose and meaning in the world. He faced a critical decision that would determine if his relationship with his father could be repaired or would be lost forever.

Grab a copy of his book on Amazon and Barnes & Noble - releasing June 14 - titled, “The Road Ahead and Miles Behind: A Story of Healing and Redemption between Father and Son”.

Eric Sardina Executive Life Coaching

Feelings stuck, empty or out-of-sync at work, at home, or in your relationships? As a business and life coach, I help individuals work through these feelings towards authentic lives of meaning and purpose. I work with organizations to help them optimize their teams and individual contributors. Connect with me with a DM on Instagram or LinkedIn:

Connect with Eric here:

Instagram: @Eric_sardina26.2

Facebook: Eric Sardina

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ericsardina/

Connect with Mike here:

Instagram: @mike.liguori

Website: https://mikeliguori.com

Book: “The Road Ahead and Miles Behind: A Story of Healing and Redemption between Father and Son.”

Available on Amazon (link below) and Barnes & Noble:

https://www.amazon.com/Road-Ahead-Miles-Behind-Redemption/dp/1631958151/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1FMJU2SWMCS7X&keywords=mike+liguori&qid=1655247613&sprefix=mike+liguori%2Caps%2C79&sr=8-1#customerReviews

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EPISODE 14

Brian Harpole

Tune in to this episode to hear from friend and mentor, Brian Harpole. Brian is a natural leader who inspires others to achieve at a high level by setting such a high standard for himself. He served as a police officer for 14 years serving in an operational capacity in criminal and drug interdiction, tactical unit, bicycle unit, patrol and communications. He was highly decorated during his time on the police force earning recognition for valor, meritorious service, lifesaving and officer of the year.

Brian left the police force to join an elite private security company where he protects dignitaries and executives and does a variety of security work for non-governmental organizations, while providing training to security contractors and law enforcement around the world. Brian also owns and operates a training facility and conducts training for law enforcement officers, security contractors and military units from around the world.

Tune in and enjoy!

Eric Sardina Executive Life Coaching

Feelings stuck, empty or out-of-sync at work, at home, or in your relationships? As a business and life coach, I help individuals work through these feelings towards authentic lives of meaning and purpose. I work with organizations to help them optimize their teams and individual contributors. Connect with me with a DM on Instagram or LinkedIn:

Connect with Eric here:

Instagram: @Eric_sardina26.2

Facebook: Eric Sardina

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ericsardina/

Connect with Brian here:

https://ctgdfw.com

CTG.DFW@gmail.com

Brian@integritysecured.com


EPISODE 13

Kimberly Kesting

This interview with Kimberly Kesting was a blast! Hear Kimberly’s story of growing up in New England and competing as a scholarship athlete on a collegiate rowing team. Post-college life in business in the rat race of NYC and some un-dealt-with demons from her rowing days landed Kimberly in a place of disconnect, disillusion, and despair. Hear how she set about changing her life’s course and finding her way back to energy, excitement and those “post-row glows”!

If you're enjoying this podcast, please subscribe, rate and if you could spare a moment, say a word or two in a review, as it helps the show reach a wider audience. If you could share it with a friend via text or email, that would be even better! Thank you for listening and your support.

Eric Sardina Executive Life Coaching

Feelings stuck, empty or out-of-sync at work, at home, or in your relationships? As a business and life coach, I help individuals work through these feelings towards authentic lives of meaning and purpose. I work with organizations to help them optimize their teams and individual contributors. If you'd like to discuss working with me, please connect with me by sending me a direct message on Instagram @eric_sardina26.2 or on LinkedIn at Eric Sardina.

Follow Eric here:

Instagram: @Eric_sardina26.2

Facebook: Eric Sardina

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ericsardina/

Follow Kimberly here:

Instagram: @kimberly.Kesting

Instagram for Enlifted: @enlifted.coaches

Website: https://enlifted.me/

Podcast: Get Enlifted

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/get-enlifted/id1611959870


EPISODE 12

Dennis Morolda

An awesome episode chopping it up with Dennis Morolda, a great leader and role model committed to building young men and providing them the tools to grow and thrive.   Growing up in New Jersey, Dennis faced bullying and trauma that shaped his childhood and early career decisions. He went to college where he pursued a degree in education and and quickly moved from the classroom to the administration side of education.

This experience gave him great insight into what was lacking in the approach to building up strong young men and Dennis built his own program he called Building Men to fill the gap.  Despite the impact it was having, the administration told him to shut it down and focus on standardized test scores.  Something had to give and Dennis decided to leave the comforts of a high paying job, benefits and a retirement plan to pursue  his hero's journey of bringing his program to the world. Building Men has become a podcast, as well as 1:1 and 1:many coaching  programs where Dennis and his brother Anthony are focused on helping men become the most extraordinary version of themselves mentally, emotionally, spiritually and physically.  

It hasn't been easy and Dennis has battled through various setbacks in pivoting toward his authentic self and his passion and commitment for making a true difference in the lives of others.  You'll be amazed and inspired when you hear his awesome story!



Eric Sardina Executive Life Coaching

Feelings stuck, empty or out-of-sync at work, at home, or in your relationships?  As a business and life coach, I help individuals work through these feelings towards authentic lives of meaning and purpose.  I work with organizations to help them optimize their teams and individual contributors.  

Click here to book a FREE 30 minute coaching discovery call with Eric: 
https://calendly.com/ericsardina/free-30-minute-coaching-discovery-call

Follow Eric here: 
Instagram: @Eric_sardina26.2 
Facebook: Eric Sardina
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ericsardina/ 


Follow Dennis here:
Instagram: @building.men
YouTube: Building Men ( https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEuPdl3WzRhjhUqIF0lWI-g/videos)
Facebook: @buildingmencoach 
Website: https://www.buildingmen.io 


EPISODE 11

Dr. Danielle McGinnis

After growing up in a small Maryland town as a star athlete, Dr. Danielle McGinnis @drdaniellemcginnis checked all the boxes on her way to a PhD in Physical Therapy and tens of thousands of IG followers, before scraping it and starting over. Her determination, work ethic and ability to do hard things, while focusing on her belief that a more holistic approach to healing was the way. Danielle is now closing in on a second PhD in Depth Psychology and thriving while assisting her clients in healing past trauma as a Somatic Experience Practitioner and archetypal embodiment coach. You’ll love this honest conversation and hearing Danielle’s courageous life pivots toward her authentic self- be sure to tune in!

Eric Sardina Executive Life Coaching

Feelings stuck, empty or out-of-sync at work, at home, or in your relationships? As a business and life coach, I help individuals work through these feelings towards authentic lives of meaning and purpose. I work with organizations to help them optimize their teams and individual contributors.

Click here to book a FREE 30 minute coaching discovery call with Eric:

https://calendly.com/ericsardina/free-30-minute-coaching-discovery-call

Follow Eric here:

IG: @Eric_sardina26.2

FB: Eric Sardina

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ericsardina/

You can follow Danielle here:

IG: @drdaniellemcginnis

Website: www.drdaniellemcginnis.com

The Embodied Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/0hIuWd6KTjao7d9kNWZUJF?si=8VAnmbh_SaOtV0AfiV36gA


EPISODE 10

Angelo Sisco

Angelo Sisco is the Alpha Hippie, @iamalphahippie.

Angelo grew up outside of Chicago, where being tough on the street started as a family expectation and became an obsession. Later in life, Angelo learned about emotions, feelings, and personal growth and how they relate to masculinity. He now leads men toward being better fathers, husbands and men. You will love hearing the transformative, honest and real stories Angelo shares about his childhood, adulthood, fatherhood and life.

Tune in and learn more about Angelo and the great work he's doing in the world.

Eric Sardina Executive Life Coaching

Feelings stuck, empty or out-of-sync at work, at home, or in your relationships? As a business and life coach, I help individuals work through these feelings towards authentic lives of meaning and purpose. I work with organizations to help them optimize their teams and individual contributors. If you’d like to learn more about working with me, send me a DM @Eric_sardina26.2@gmail.com or through LinkedIn at Eric Sardina.

You can follow Angelo Sisco at:

IG: @iamalphahippie

IG: @Angelo_sisco

Website: iamalphahippie.com

Website: the.brotherhoodfatherhood.com


EPISODE 9

David Bidler

Return to Authenticity, episode 09!

It’s Youth Mental Health Awareness week, so this is a fantastic time to share the conversation I recently had with our guest, David Bidler, co-leader of the non-profit @physiologyfirst

As co-leader of @physiologyfirst, David and his partner Lex are dedicated to skills and physiology-based mental health education for youth across the globe.

David is also author of the book “Breathe to Perform” and is the co-owner with Lex of The Distance Project, a private training center located in Freeport Maine, focused on breath education for peak athletic performance.

He performs 21st century performance consulting for companies, schools, organizations and individuals by teaching about the body and how to take control of your breath to improve stress mitigation, sleep quality and performance readiness. Clients include college sports programs, coaches, athletes, and businesses in a variety of industries.

Life didn’t start out like it is today for David, who lived on the streets as a teenager and each day began with where to find the first cigarette and/or malt liquor of choice. How did he get from there to here? Tune in to hear his awesome story and find out!

Eric Sardina Executive Life Coaching

Feelings stuck, empty or out-of-sync at work, at home, or in your relationships? As a business and life coach, I help individuals work through these feelings towards authentic lives of meaning and purpose. I work with organizations to help them optimize their teams and individual contributors. If you’d like to learn more about working with me, send me a DM here or through LinkedIn at Eric Sardina.

Follow and connect with David here:

IG: @physiologyfirst

IG: @the_distance_project

Twitter: @physiologyfirst

Website: https://physiologyfirst.org

Website: https://www.thedistanceprojectonline.com


EPISODE 8

JP Bolwahnn

Tune in to RTA EP08 where guest JP Bolwahnn shares his RTA story of early trauma and many challenges and poor decisions growing up that landed him in juvenile detention and a wake up call that ultimately turned his life around. He pivoted toward sports, and then over a decade in the Navy and the SEAL teams. And that’s only the beginning!

He’s now a life and fitness coach, where his mission is to help people unlock the healthiest, most productive and effective version of themselves.

Tune in to hear how JP turned things around and unlocked the ability to do whatever he set his mind to!

Eric Sardina Executive Life Coaching

Interested in working with me? As a business and life coach, I work with individuals to help them through feelings of being stuck, empty or out-of-sync toward lives of meaning, value and fulfillment. And I work with organizations to help them optimize their teams and individual contributors.

If you’d like to learn more, send me a DM at:

Instagram: @eric_sardina26.2

LinkedIn: Eric Sardina

Facebook: Eric Sardina

Catch up with JP here:

Twitter: @jpbolwahnn

IG: @jpb.coaching

Website: https://www.higherlevelcoaching.co/

Podcast: The Highly Effective Man: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-highly-effective-man/id1603123920


EPISODE 7

Walter Nusbaum

Walter Nusbaum is in the studio as our guest on Return to Authenticity, episode 07.

Walter is a renowned national speaker, coach and author in the areas of leadership development, strategic management, communications and organizational culture. He is the author of “Do You Have What It Takes? The Critical Traits of all Successful People” and “The Sink: Radical Transformation With One Small Change.

Early in his professional career, as a young adult, Walter’s life went through a massive, unexpected change, and how he navigated that change has made all the difference in his own life and career path and in the countless lives he’s impacted as a result. An inspiring story you’ll want to settle in for!

As a business and life coach, I work with individuals to help them through feelings of being stuck, empty or out-of-sync toward lives of meaning, value and fulfillment. I work with organizations to help them optimize their teams and individual contributors. If you’d like to learn more about being a client, or discuss being a guest on the show, send me a DM on Instagram at Eric_sardina26.2 or message me through LinkedIn at Eric Sardina.

You can find Walter here:

Website: https://thenusbaumgroup.com

LinkedIn: Walter Nusbaum

Eric Sardina Executive Life Coaching

Feeling stuck, empty or out-of-sync at work, at home, or in your relationships? As a business and life coach, I help individuals work through these feelings towards authentic lives of meaning and purpose. I also work with organizations to help them optimize their teams and individual contributors.

Interested in working with me or learning more?

Connect with me below:

Website: https://www.ericsardina.com - book a free call here to discuss and learn more.

OR - Schedule a Free, 30-minute call on my calendar to discuss if a coaching relationship with me is a fit for you:

https://calendly.com/ericsardina/8-session-authentically-you-discovery-call-website-link


EPISODE 6

Nick Kuhle

In the studio for Return to Authenticity Episode 06 is our guest, Nick Kuhle. Nick grappled with a series of health issues in his early twenties and grew frustrated with the advice he received in the medical community. He knew there had to be a better answer than a lifetime of pharmaceuticals medication and side effects. Through a focus on sleep, movement, nutrition, mediation and breathing, Nick righted the ship and decided to shift careers to assist those dealing with similar challenges. Tune in to learn how he did it!

You can keep up with Nick here:

Facebook: Nick Kuhle

IG: @kuhlefit

Email: kuhlefit@gmail.com


EPISODE 5

Mike Sisk

Return to Authenticity podcast episode 05 with our guest Mike Sisk, owner and founder of Low T Center, a national men’s wellness practice focused on treating men with low testosterone.  Mike’s story begins in small town Tennessee and progresses through the corporate job he dreamed of to a life he never could have imagined by pivoting toward his entrepreneurial spirit, being willing to accept risk and believing that he could always find a way.   A story that includes NASCAR, thoroughbred race horses, and.. rhinoceroses?  Be sure to tune in for this one!  

You can follow Mike on Twitter:  @mikesisk 


EPISODE 4

Matt McCartney

Today's guest is Matt McCartney.

Matt grew up in a house of 5 competitive boys, so chaos was something he learned to thrive in at an early age. As an adult, he spent 13 years as a police officer with the Toronto PD until he felt the job was consuming him and feeding aspects of his life that were not sustainable. He had to consider a courageous move into uncharted water and an inspiring new life of service.

This is an episode you’ll want to be buckled up for.

Enjoy!

Connect with Matt via email at:

matt@thegrowthexperience.ca


EPISODE 3

Jay Presti

Today's guest is Jay Presti.

Jay grew up on a ranch with "modest" beginnings, in his words. He made a critical pivot early in life and has been steadfast in remaining true to his authentic self as a rancher, cowboy, hunter and conservationist. Staying true to that authenticity has lead Jay to be the host and star of the television show “Blue Collar Adventures” on Amazon Prime and Pursuit channel, currently in its 15th season. On Blue Collar Adventures, Jay has led hunts in some of the most remote and beautiful places on earth.

An honest discussion you’re sure to enjoy!

You can follow Jay here:

Website: https://bluecollaradventures.com

Amazon Prime: https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/detail/B08DT141MW/ref=atv_dp_share_cu_r

Pursuit Channel: https://pursuituptv.com/blue-collar-adventures/

IG: @blue_collar_adventures

FB: https://www.facebook.com/BlueCollarAdventures


EPISODE 2

Jennifer McMaster

Today’s guest is Jennifer McMaster.

Jenn has made several major pivots in life, one significant move being from a role in corporate and public health to a role as an entrepreneur and Life Architect. She uses her skills as a certified Enlifted language coach to assist her clients in uncovering and shaping their reality and accomplishing their dreams through the power of their own words, language and story.

Jenn is also a member of the cadre for the Special Forces Experience, as Chief of Health and Wellness, in the SFE’s grueling 8-day Post Traumatic Growth experience where men test their mental and physical limits in a gritty, raw, wilderness environment.

Jenn resides in a beautiful village in Northern Ontario, Canada, where she is able to hike, ski and be in nature daily with her two little humans as part of her own lifestyle design.

Enjoy!

Connect with Jenn:

Instagram: @jennifermcmaster_

Website: https://1428transformations.com

Special Forces Experience: https://thespecialforcesexperience.com/about-us/#staff


EPISODE 1

Rick Alexander

Rick Alexander was in the Navy for 12 years, serving in special operations the entire time as a special operations combat medic and BUD/S instructor. He'd reached the goals he'd set for himself to be among a small group Navy's most elite special operators.

Still, the voice inside him was nudging him that there was more. He was hearing a call to new adventures outside the Navy - something that would require a bold leap into the unknown. Hear Rick's story of making that leap, where he is now an author, speaker, personal development coach, and PhD candidate studying the intersection of mythology, psychology, and spirituality in the human quest to find meaning.

Rick is also an avid endurance athlete having run over 200 miles in body armor in one punishing event, among many other ultra-marathon suffer-fests he's completed. And he still reserves the right to drop punishment on you as the Chief Growth Operator for The Special Forces Experience (thespecialforcesexperience.com), a multi-day, post-traumatic growth experience for men that takes place in Northern Ontario, Canada and the Pacific NW, USA.

Rick hosts a podcast called A Thousand Names for God that can be found on Spotify, iTunes and more.

His books "Burn Your Couch" and "Ambitious Heroes and Heartache", his lecture series and other content can be found on his website: https://rickalexander.com.

Enjoy!


EPISODE 0

Return to Authenticity - Intro

This is the introduction to the Return to Authenticity podcast. Join us weekly to be inspired by others’ stories of returning to their authentic selves.

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