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PODCAST

Defenders LIVE Podcast

Lora Thorson, Defenders USA

Welcome to the Defenders LIVE community! This is where you can find information and inspiration to grow as a defender both on and off the range. www.defenders-live.com

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Ep. 148 | Facing Trauma with Raw Courage |...

Defenders LIVE Podcast ·

2025/05/29

🎧 Episode SummaryIn this emotionally charged and deeply inspiring episode, host Lora Thorson welcomes Christian Griffith, a survivor of child sexual abuse turned extreme endurance athlete and vocal advocate for trauma survivors. From starring in the History Channel’s The Selection: Special Operations Experiment to running 3,142 miles across America, Christian shares his journey of healing, resilience, and advocacy.Defenders LIVE is supported by you. To receive new posts and support my work,

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Ep. 147 | Special Forces Secrets for Armed Citizens |...

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2025/05/22

In this deeply insightful episode, Lora welcomes Shane Kerwin, a seasoned Special Forces Medical Sergeant and sniper with over two decades of military experience. Together, they explore the intricate journey of transitioning from elite military service to training everyday citizens in personal defense. Shane shares how his deep-rooted philosophy of teaching, patience, and mentorship transforms training from technical instruction into life-changing personal empowerment.Through authentic dialogue,

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Ep. 146 | Stop Wasting Time: What Every Gun Owner...

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2025/05/15

What you'll learn:* 🎯 Why confidence without training is dangerous* 🧠 How mindset beats gear every time* 🛠️ 3 common gun training myths — busted* 💬 The power of why in adult learning* 🤝 How real connection makes safer studentsDefenders LIVE is supported by you. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.In this deeply reflective episode of Defenders LIVE, host Lora Thorson welcomes Kent Hower, Chief Instructor at Green Mountain Defense, for an

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Ep. 145 | Beyond the Gun: Responsibility, Reality &...

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2025/05/08

In this episode, you'll learn:* 🚫 Why "just owning a gun" isn't enough* 🧠 The mindset that separates protectors from posers* 💉 Why medical training might matter more than marksmanship* 🛑 The real deal with external safeties & revolvers* 📽️ How real self-defense encounters actually unfoldDefenders LIVE is supported by you. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.In this packed follow-up episode, Lora welcomes back Will Workman, a firearms instructor

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Ep. 144 | How to Build Unstoppable Discipline and...

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2025/05/01

What you'll learn:🔹 Building discipline before life demands it🔹 Facing fear and redefining your identity 🛡️🔹 How to move through grief and loss with strength 💔➡️❤️🔹 The secret to real growth: embracing failure 🚀🔹 Why self-compassion unlocks deeper success 🌟🔹 How to find joy even in life's toughest battles💥 Don't miss this one — it's full of wisdom, grit, and heart!Defenders LIVE is supported by you. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.In

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Ep. 143 | Inside the Mind of a Predator: Truths,...

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2025/04/24

What you’ll learn:🔍 The #1 myth about sex offenders (and who’s really the threat)💔 Why most victims stay silent for years🧠 How manipulation works—step by chilling step👶 How to build trust so your kids actually come to you🚩 How to spot red flags in behavior—not just in strangers👂 Every parent, teacher, and protector needs to hear this.Defenders LIVE is supported by you. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.In this eye-opening and deeply sobering

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Ep. 142 | Beyond Gunfights: How Preparedness Can Save...

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2025/04/17

📌 What You’ll Learn: ✅ Why most people are unprepared for real-world trauma (and how to change that). ✅ The truth about Aggressive CPR & Narcan use. ✅ What should (and shouldn't) be in your trauma kit. ✅ Breaking myths about shotgun performance training. ✅ How life's toughest lessons can create a mindset of gratitude & purpose.Defenders LIVE is supported by you. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.In this episode of Defenders LIVE, Lora Thorson sits

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Ep. 141 | Tips From Field Experts for Surviving...

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2025/04/10

Join us for life-saving tactics with experts from the Tactical Anatomy Summit. Featuring: Steve Moses, Andy Anderson, Chuck Haggard, Troy Miller, and Shane Kerwin.🎯 What You’ll Learn: ✅ Critical Shot Placement: Where & why to aim for maximum effectiveness. ✅ Real-World Gunfight Survival: How mindset and training make all the difference. ✅ Emergency Treatment Tips: What to do if you or someone else is hit. ✅ Pocket Pistols 101: Using small firearms effectively. ✅ Legal & Tactical Aftermath: What to

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Ep. 140 | How Responsible Firearms Training &...

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2025/04/03

💡 What you’ll learn: ✅ How Kids to Kings is transforming young lives through mentorship & discipline 👑 ✅ The real impact of trauma & how to break the cycle 🛑🔄 ✅ Why firearm education matters—especially in underserved communities 🎯 ✅ The role of history & family in shaping self-reliance 📜🏡 ✅ How boys thrive with structure, accountability & real leadershipDefenders LIVE is supported by you. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.Join us as we sit

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46:09

Ep. 139 | The Truth About Your Rights - What Every...

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2025/03/27

💡 What you'll learn in this must-watch episode:✅ Why freedom isn’t inherited—it must be forged 🏛️✅ The harsh legal realities of self-defense ⚖️✅ Castle Doctrine vs. Stand Your Ground—know the difference! 🏠🚫✅ Why mental discipline (Stoicism) is helpful to a freer life 🧠✅ How to prepare for the aftermath of a self-defense situation 🛡️Defenders LIVE is suppoerted by you. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.In this powerful episode of Defenders

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Ep. 138 | An Elite Operator’s Self-Mastery Strategies...

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2025/03/20

🎙️ Defenders LIVE with Lora Thorson – In this episode, Lora interviews Matt Little, Special Forces Veteran, SWAT Officer, Master Class Shooter & Bestselling Author!🔥 What You’ll Learn in This Episode: ✅ Mastering Mind, Body & Spirit – Why self-mastery is key to success ✅ Mental Toughness & Decision-Making – How to train under stress 🧠⚡ ✅ The 80/20 Rule of Training – Train smarter, not just harder 📊 ✅ Mindfulness & Performance – Unlock your full potential 🎯 ✅ How Warriors Think & Adapt – Lessons

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Ep. 137 | Concealed Carry Skills to Master Before You...

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2025/03/13

🎙️ On this episode of Defenders LIVE, we’re diving into concealed carry mistakes, must-know skills, and bad advice to ignore with expert Karl Rehn.Defenders LIVE is supported by you. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.🔫 What you’ll learn:✅ The biggest mistakes concealed carriers make 😬✅ Minimum competency standards you NEED to meet 🎯✅ Why your gun should always be ON you (not in the car!) 🚗❌✅ How to train smarter with dry fire practice 🔥✅ Gun

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Ep. 136 | How to Protect Gun Rights & Mental Health |...

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2025/03/06

🎯 What You’ll Learn:🔹 The unexpected connection between guns & mental health🔹 Why the firearms industry is leading the way in suicide prevention🔹 How red flag laws can backfire & stop people from getting help 🚩🔹 The grind & sacrifice behind building a nonprofit from scratch 💪🔹 Why every gun owner needs a mental health plan 🧠🔫Defenders LIVE is supported by you. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.💡 This episode is a MUST-LISTEN for gun

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D-LIVE Ep. 135 | The Missing Key in Firearm Training:...

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2025/02/27

📢 What You’ll Learn:✅ How to prevent injuries from repetitive shooting motions✅ The best exercises for strength & stability training✅ Why posture & core strength are critical for accuracy 🎯✅ How to manage shoulder, elbow, & wrist pain 🏥✅ Heat vs. Ice: When to use each for recovery ❄️🔥✅ Why fitness matters in real-life self-defense 🚨🏃‍♂️Defenders LIVE is supported by you. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.In this insightful episode of

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D-LIVE Ep. 134 | Faith-Driven Leadership: Creating a...

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2025/02/20

📚 What You'll Learn:✅ Winning is internal – Shift your mindset for long-term success 🏆✅ Faith + Business = Powerful Leadership 🙌✅ The #1 Mistake Leaders Make (and how to fix it) ⚠️✅ How to stay motivated when you feel stuck 🔄✅ Jesus' Secret to Discipleship & Business Growth 🤯Defenders LIVE is supported by you. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.💡 What if business was your mission field? In this 🔥 episode of Defenders LIVE, we dive into faith,

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D-LIVE Ep. 133 | Mental & Legal Aspects of Self...

Defenders LIVE Podcast ·

2025/02/13

📚 What You'll Learn:* 🛡️ The mindset shift every responsible gun owner needs* 🔍 How to avoid the legal meat grinder after a self-defense situation* 💬 The power of checking in: mental health matters 🧠* 🩹 Why first aid skills are just as important as trigger control 🚑* 🔄 Rob’s inspiring 80+ lb weight loss journey and life transformation 💪Defenders LIVE is supported by you. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.In this episode of Defenders LIVE,

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Ep. 132 | Metrics for Training and Why Communication...

Defenders LIVE Podcast ·

2025/02/06

🔥 What you'll learn in this powerful conversation:* 🗣️ Communication Skills: Why communication is a cop's #1 tool.* 🤝 Authenticity Matters: How being real builds trust and success.* 🚔 Behind the Badge: The highs, lows, and lessons from a career in law enforcement.* 🎯 Defensive Training Tips: Metrics that matter for everyday carriers.* 🌟 Inspiration: The profound impact of empathy and focusing on the good.Defenders LIVE is supported by you. To receive new posts and support my work, consider

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Ep. 131: From Military Missions to FBI Secrets:...

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2025/01/30

Get ready for an eye-opening conversation with a former Army officer, FBI Special Agent, and author with decades of experience! Here's what you'll learn:✨ Key Takeaways:* 🔥 Military to FBI: Stories from combat zones to Guantanamo Bay.* 🧠 The art of interrogation: Reading people like a pro.* 🎯 Leadership lessons: What’s missing in law enforcement training?* 📖 Behind the books: Insights from his bestselling memoirs.* 🌟 Lifelong learning: How to grow through every experience.Defenders LIVE is is

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Ep. 130 | Faith, Firearms, and Fearlessness with Nate...

Defenders LIVE Podcast ·

2025/01/23

Nate explains how defending loved ones is an expression of love and faith, reconciling the responsibility of carrying a firearm with spiritual beliefs.Join us as we dive deep with Nate Bearfield: pastor, firearms instructor, and founder of Bear Arms Training. 🔥What you'll learn:✨ Faith & Firearms: How self-defense aligns with faith. 🙏💪✨ Mental Mastery: The secret to conquering fear and building confidence. 🧠🎯✨ Purpose-Driven Training: Why shooting starts in the heart. ❤️🔫✨ Overcoming

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Ep. 129: Real-World Self Defense | Training for What...

Defenders LIVE Podcast ·

2025/01/16

"We’ve entered a revolutionary period in self-defense training. Body-worn cameras and real-world data are finally showing us what truly works—and what doesn’t." - Phill GroffDive into an insightful conversation with Phill Groff of @VigrTraining – a 29-year veteran in military, law enforcement, and firearms training.👀 What You’ll Learn:* 🚀 The 80/20 Rule for efficient self-defense training.* 🔦 Why low-light training is a game-changer for concealed carriers.* 💡 How real-world encounters are

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