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Couple O" Nukes

Couple O" Nukes is a self-improvement podcast that tackles dark subjects to cultivate life lessons, build communities, make quiet voices heard, and empower others. Hosted by Mr. Whiskey — a U.S. Navy veteran, author, preacher, comedian, and speaker — the show blends real experiences, faith, science, and comedy in harmony.Here, mental health, suicide prevention, addiction recovery, military matters, faith, fitness, finances, mental health, relationships, and mentorship, among many subjects, take

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54:12

How Dance And Movement Heal Trauma And Unlock Ageless...

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2025/09/13

Send us a text Today, I sit down with Diana D. Devi, a clinical pharmacist, Argentine tango dancer, instructor, and founder of An Ageless Life. Ms. Devi combines her background in healthcare, nutrition, yoga, and dance to help women—especially postmenopausal women—reclaim their energy, set boundaries, and rediscover what makes them feel alive again. In our conversation, Ms. Devi shares how movement and oxytocin are essential for connection, healing, and joy. We explore the transformative powe...

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46:44

Living A New Normal Big Life With Army Powerlifter...

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2025/09/10

Send us a text Today, I sit down with Antoinette Lee, a U.S. Army veteran, podcaster, blogger, and adventure sports athlete, to discuss her inspiring journey of resilience and transformation. Ms. Lee spent 11 years in the Army as an aerosol-qualified expert field medic, where she carried heavy loads, saved lives, and even competed as a powerlifter and bodybuilder. But after sustaining a traumatic brain injury and spinal cord injury, she found herself facing years of surgeries, autoimmune dise...

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53:54

Marathon-Mentality: Addiction Recovery With Dr. Larry...

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2025/09/09

Send us a text Today, I sit down with Dr. Larry Smith, a retired chiropractor who transformed decades of addiction into a life of endurance, resilience, and purpose. With over 36 years of practice and a remarkable athletic record of three Ironman triathlons and 17 marathons, Dr. Smith shows how physical fitness became a powerful ally in his recovery journey. We dive into his early years in Winnipeg, Manitoba, his experiences as both a competitive athlete and an addict, and the turning points ...

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68:00

Be The Weight Behind The Spear: Inspiration, Service,...

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2025/09/08

Send us a text Today, I sit down with Dr. Joshua McConkey, a physician and military officer whose career bridges medicine, service, and leadership. Dr. McConkey shares how years of medical practice combined with military duty gave him a unique perspective on trauma, healing, and responsibility. From patient care to leading within the armed forces, he explains how serving both in uniform and in the clinic shaped his outlook on resilience, mentorship, and faith. His story highlights the connect...

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86:38

Stoicism As A Warrior Philosophy: William Spears On...

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2025/09/07

Send us a text Today, I sit down with William Spears, an active-duty Navy commander, former enlisted sailor, submarine officer, and author of the upcoming book Stoicism as a Warrior Philosophy. Mr. Spears shares his journey from enlisting just months before 9/11, to serving on submarines as an officer, to becoming an executive officer responsible for leading and shaping command culture. His story combines experience in nuclear power, submarine operations, and philosophy—offering a uniqu...

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39:54

Eating Your Feelings: A Show Combining Cooking,...

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2025/09/04

Send us a text Today, I sit down with Cory Brown to unpack a life that spans pre-9/11 service, an uncommon move from Army officer to enlisted NCO, and the hard lessons that follow after deployment. We dig into priorities, leadership without a degree, and why adversity is a constant teacher—plus what it takes to be honest about fitness, injuries, and the excuses that quietly end careers. Mr. Brown takes us through the story behind his new YouTube series, Eat Your Feelings—a cooking-meets...

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Eating Your Feelings: A Show Combining Cooking,...

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2025/09/03

Send us a text Today, I sit down with Cory Brown to unpack a life that spans pre-9/11 service, an uncommon move from Army officer to enlisted NCO, and the hard lessons that follow after deployment. We dig into priorities, leadership without a degree, and why adversity is a constant teacher—plus what it takes to be honest about fitness, injuries, and the excuses that quietly end careers. Mr. Brown takes us through the story behind his new YouTube series, Eat Your Feelings—a cooking-meets...

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43:10

Beyond Symptom Management: Functional Medicine,...

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2025/09/01

Send us a text Today, I sit down with Dr. Mark Sherwood, a naturopathic doctor, former SWAT officer, and co-founder of the Functional Medical Institute in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Dr. Sherwood, alongside his wife Dr. Michele Neil-Sherwood, has dedicated his life to helping people move beyond symptom management and into true healing. In this episode, he explains why our culture’s “pill for the ill” approach is failing us and how functional medicine offers a more personalized path to health. We discuss...

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50:26

Writing Down Your Philosophy: Francisco Garza On Not...

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2025/08/30

Send us a text Today, I sit down with Francisco Garza, a former Marine Corps infantry officer, recon Marine, reservist company commander, consultant, and proud father. Mr. Garza shares his journey from joining the Marines alongside his college roommate, to serving in the reconnaissance community, to balancing civilian life, fatherhood, and corporate leadership. His story is one of resilience, philosophy, and finding balance between competing responsibilities. In our conversation, Mr. Garza re...

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54:45

Building A Healthy Lifestyle That Lasts: Small...

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2025/08/28

Send us a text Today, I sit down with Jacob Hiers, an insurance agency owner, husband, father of three, and competitive bodybuilder. Mr. Hiers shares the pivotal moment that pushed him into a serious fitness journey—seeing himself in a video that became his wake-up call. From there, he began small, consistent changes that eventually transformed his life and led him to competing in bodybuilding shows, where he recently won six first-place titles. In our conversation, Mr. Hiers breaks down how ...

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48:50

My Dark Shadow: 2x Suicide Survivor & Veteran...

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2025/08/26

Send us a text Today, I sit down with Douglas Brinker, founder of Beacon 4 Hope LLC, veteran advocate, author, and state-certified peer support specialist. Mr. Brinker shares his powerful story of survival after multiple suicide attempts and how faith, resiliency, and community helped him rebuild his life. His new book, My Dark Shadow: From A Suicidal Self To A Purpose Of Hope, is both a memoir and a guide designed to help others find strength, purpose, and healing in their darkest moments. I...

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30:41

Better Than Hearing Aids: Innovative, Affordable Tech...

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2025/08/25

Send us a text Today, I sit down with Michael Leung, CEO and founder of FLO TruBalance, to talk about his groundbreaking work in affordable hearing technology and the life journey that led him there. Mr. Leung shares how his bone conduction open-ear design is transforming the hearing industry by making high-quality solutions accessible for low-income individuals, seniors, veterans, and families. His product isn’t just cost-effective — it’s a life-changing innovation that helps people hear mor...

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50:37

Man Up, Sober Up: Ryan Penley's "Aim Up" Blueprint...

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2025/08/22

Send us a text Today, I sit down with Ryan Penley—author of Man Up, Sober Up and host of The Next Fix—to map out what real recovery looks like. Mr. Penley walks me through a hard-earned story: early wins, a move to Las Vegas, a catastrophic injury, and a doctor-driven opioid spiral that ends in diabetes, and eventually a coma with blood sugar off the charts. We talk about dry versus sober, why location changes rarely fix addiction, and how faith and a 72-hour Baker Act window gave him just en...

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54:58

CVN 73 USS George Washington: Another Suicide And The...

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2025/08/20

Send us a text Today, I confront a devastating story that is some of the latest Navy news: the loss of Navy Sailor Jose Antonio Rivera Lynch IV, a 19-year-old aviation boatswain’s mate serving aboard the USS George Washington (CVN 73). Officially, Rivera was reported missing at sea during operations in the Banda Sea near Australia. However, sources close to the situation claim this was not a simple man-overboard tragedy, but a suicide—one that leadership ignored and may have attempted to cove...

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The Intersections Of Morality And Courage: Stopping A...

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2025/08/19

Send us a text Suicide Hotline: 988 Today, I open season eight of Couple O’ Nukes with a solo episode that explores the heavy but necessary topic of courage and morality in the face of suicide prevention. As we celebrate the milestone of more than 200 episodes and approach the three-year anniversary of this podcast, I take a moment to reflect on my own journey — not just as a host, but as someone who has been in difficult situations where lives were at stake. In this episode, I share my contr...

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54:56

Truth That Kills With Noah May: Podcasting,...

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2025/08/17

Send us a text Today, I sit down with Noah May, the creator and host of the Lethal Venom podcast and a journalism graduate from Auburn University. He shares with us the origins behind Lethal Venom, including why he chose a name that embraces hard truths, how his struggles with depression and anxiety shaped his voice, and the practical skills from journalism—especially interviewing—that now power his podcast. We explore what it means to build community through honest conversations and why hear...

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39:14

Embodying Reality Into Fiction: Trapped In Deception...

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2025/08/15

Send us a text Today, I sit down with Ken Webb — retired U.S. Army Lieutenant Colonel, former American Airlines professional, and now debut author of Trapped in Deception. Mr. Webb brings a lifetime of service, travel, and life lessons into a conversation that blends military experience, civilian transitions, and the art of turning real-life betrayal into a gripping novel. We explore Mr. Webb’s 33 years in the Army Reserves, including 18 years of active duty spread across deployments, militar...

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32:39

Transforming Troubled Youth: How Writing And...

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2025/08/14

Send us a text Today, I sit down with Janine Hernandez — a bestselling author, speaker, and founder of the Book Publishing Academy — to talk about the power of storytelling as a tool for mentoring troubled youth. Ms. Hernandez has dedicated years to helping people share their stories, from first-time authors to incarcerated teens. In this episode, we explore how giving young people the opportunity to write about their lives can not only heal them, but also inspire hope and second chances. Ms....

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46:50

Sharing Your Truth Without Diminishing Others:...

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2025/08/13

Send us a text Today, I sit down with Timothy Wienecke, a licensed mental health clinician, men’s advocate, and host of The American Masculinity Podcast. Mr. Wienecke brings nearly a decade of clinical experience working with men, veterans, and first responders, combined with his years of service in the Air Force advocating against interpersonal violence and sexual assault. In this conversation, we get into masculinity, consent, men’s mental health, and the unique challenges men face in today...

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56:17

Breaking The Stigma: Pete Vs Anxiety And Narcissistic...

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2025/08/12

Send us a text 988 Suicide Hotline Today, I sit down with Pete Dalke, host of Pete Vs Anxiety!!! He shares with us trauma, a severely toxic relationship, and the journey of self-discovery. Mr. Dalke opens up about his childhood abandonment, years of living with undiagnosed anxiety, and the 15-year relationship with a narcissist that left him emotionally, mentally, and financially depleted. We discuss the long-term effects of growing up in a controlling environment, the cycles of abuse that fo...

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