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The Morning Formation Podcast

Hosted by KP Phillips—a U.S. Army combat veteran, former law enforcement officer, and seasoned instructor in tactics, firearms, and combatives—The Formation Podcast is built on the core pillars of Survivability, Situational Awareness, and the mindset to Adapt & Overcome.Drawing from over two decades of real-world experience in combat zones and high-risk environments, KP leads authentic conversations with warriors, protectors, and everyday individuals who’ve faced adversity head-on. This podcast

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57:52

The Most Dangerous Mistake Men Make With Their Health...

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2026/03/31

Shoot me a message! We talk with Phil Nozaki about growing up in a faith-centered home, serving his community, and facing a hereditary kidney cancer diagnosis that turns daily life into a long fight. He shares what it’s like to navigate surgery, monitoring, an NIH clinical trial, and the question of legacy while still showing up as a dad. • Getting Phil’s last name right and why names carry stories • Phil’s Japanese American family background and World War II internment • Parents’...

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68:23

Why "Strong" Men & Women Break (The Silent Killer of...

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2026/03/18

Shoot me a message! We talk with therapist Becky DeStefano about mental survivability and why mental readiness is tactical readiness for police, first responders, and military veterans. We break down stigma, trauma, proactive wellness checks, and how real strength looks like honesty and vulnerability under the uniform. • Becky’s path from civilian supporter to emergency responder and military psychology clinician • Blue Love and the value of visible community support • The ...

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60:16

LA Director Michael Matteo Rossi Turned Pandemic...

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2026/03/03

Shoot me a message! We sit down with filmmaker Michael Mateo Rossi to unpack the creative spine of Censor Addiction, a near-future sci-fi thriller shaped by pandemic-era pressures, mental health fallout, and the pull between obedience and autonomy. From set culture to distribution, we trace his two-decade journey, core influences, and why he champions physical media alongside streaming. • LA roots, early theater, shift to writing and directing • first features, self-financing, painful lesson...

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79:24

Behind The Lens, Beyond The Hustle with Master...

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2026/02/23

Shoot me a message! We sit down with filmmaker Jeremy “Films More” to trace his arc from Monterey Park art kid to world-traveling storyteller, a harrowing night in Rio’s favelas, and the stroke at 33 that forced sobriety, focus, and a new path into tattooing. We talk craft, business, AI pressure, and why freedom and health now define success. • art-driven upbringing and early graffiti roots • finding direction after dead-end jobs • mentors, networking and first big travel gigs • near-miss in...

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28:57

From Toy Drives To Scholarships: How Ella’s Angels...

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2026/02/09

Shoot me a message! A 16-year-old founder walks us through the rise of Ella’s Angels, from beach cleanups to feeding 237 families and launching scholarships. We explore youth leadership, time management, and a new veterans initiative shaped by her family’s service. • origin of Ella’s Angels and youth-led mission • early projects from cleanups to toy drives • the Thanksgiving pivot to 237 families served • building partnerships with local churches and donors • scholarships for trade school an...

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77:00

How A Former Federal Agent Rebuilt His Life, Income,...

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2026/01/22

Shoot me a message! We trace a path from Federal Air Marshal to entrepreneur, exploring faith, brotherhood and the hard work of rebuilding identity and income after burnout. We talk about men’s mental health, multiple streams of income, and why mentorship and family are the real wealth. • early lessons from being bullied, football captaincy and work ethic • air marshal service as purpose, training and community • corporate shock, backstabbing cultures and remote burnout • faith-driven surren...

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62:02

Veteran Turned Social Worker Helps Find Resources and...

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2026/01/06

Shoot me a message! We welcome Elaine Venez Whitehead, a veteran, spouse, Guard behavioral health officer, and LCSW, for a clear-eyed look at military families, hidden stress, and the resource map that too often stays invisible. We talk resilience without clichés, practical help for spouses and kids, and what growth looks like after hard truths. • veteran-to-social-worker journey and mission • what an LCSW does and why it matters • Guard behavioral health and readiness roles • realities behi...

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74:07

Ibogaine, Psychedelics, Trauma, And A New Path For...

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2025/12/15

Shoot me a message! We sit down with Andrew of Freedom Ibogaine to unpack addiction, PTSD, and why some veterans find hope in medically supervised psychedelic care in Mexico. We cover safety, screening, longer stays for integration, and how community turns a reset into a real change. • why ibogaine can reduce cravings and quiet fight or flight • limits of conventional rehab and insurance-driven care • how careful screening and magnesium protocols reduce risk • what the “gray day” is and why ...

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63:29

Burnout, Military Brotherhood, And Being Honest with...

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2025/11/25

Shoot me a message! We sit down with Joshua “JMach” Mach to talk burnout, identity after service, and how honest conversations can save a life. From raising resilient kids to setting standards in mentorship and sobriety, we unpack what it means to lead at home and in the community. • asking twice to get real answers • social media masks versus real burnout • redefining success around family and service • boundaries with content, algorithms and rest • values stack of God, country, family • fe...

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64:18

Jenna Carlton: How A Millennial Navy Veteran Turned...

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2025/11/11

Shoot me a message! We trace a raw, hopeful route from burnout and impostor syndrome to practical community, women veterans’ needs, and real-world resources that work. Jenna shares why “moderate” matters, how to face trolls, and what it takes to turn service into daily service. • bridging service, leadership, transition, and civilian readiness • creative work vs burnout and boundaries • impostor syndrome as a sign of growth • handling trolls and viral backlash with perspective • loneliness i...

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67:41

From Military Spouse to True Crime: A Case, A...

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2025/10/22

Shoot me a message! We trace the unresolved death of Heather Turner through verifiable facts, while exploring how a military spouse-turned-host balances advocacy, intuition and family life. Along the way we talk stress, functional medicine, compound grief and why facts must lead feelings. • military life rhythms and finding stability during moves • origins of the podcast and pivot into true crime • how a suspect narrative unraveled under scrutiny • key inconsistencies in timelines and 911 de...

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73:50

Breaking Barriers: Marine Vet Leo Fuentes Launches...

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2025/10/07

Shoot me a message! Leo Fuentes, Marine Corps veteran and attorney, shares his journey launching a personal injury law firm and the challenges of building from scratch in a competitive field. • Transitioning from enlisted Marine to law school graduate to law firm owner • Continuing jiu-jitsu training while building professional career • Military experience providing foundation for entrepreneurial mindset • Importance of having legal representation after accidents or injuries • Common m...

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14:56

Guard Your Circle: Lessons from the Parade Deck...

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2025/09/30

Shoot me a message! The military influencer community faces challenging questions about authenticity and service in light of recent Parade Deck controversy. I explain why I've maintained independence and chosen to align only with organizations like Act Now Education that share my values. • Parade Deck organization has gathered numerous military podcasters under one umbrella • Recent allegations have led to dissolved partnerships and questions about transparency • Morning Formation Podcast ha...

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28:59

Combat Veteran Insight: Finding Purpose in a Divided...

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2025/09/11

Shoot me a message! A combat veteran shares his perspective on America's growing political division and makes an impassioned plea for unity following recent political violence. Drawing from military experience and personal sacrifice, he argues that service to others provides meaning in life while highlighting the dangers of forming opinions solely from social media. • Growing up as a military dependent with frequent moves and family challenges shaped his perspective on service • Joined the A...

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88:34

Steel Sharpens Steel: Combat Veteran Shares...

The Morning Formation Podcast ·

2025/09/08

Shoot me a message! SFC Alexander Stewart returns to share insights on leadership, resilience, and mental health advocacy, exploring how military experience shapes character and the universal lessons we can learn from service. • Stewart is preparing for a 22-mile ruck march for Hick Strong, a nonprofit providing free counseling for service members • Failure should be viewed as an opportunity to grow rather than a reason to give up • Stewart's book "Unspoken Words" has helped bridge understan...

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122:22

Nobody Kicks Ass Without Tanker Gas: Leadership...

The Morning Formation Podcast ·

2025/08/11

Shoot me a message! Lieutenant Colonel Mark Hasara shares his extraordinary experiences from 24 years in the Air Force as a KC-135 aerial refueling pilot, revealing how tanker missions form the backbone of modern combat operations while offering profound leadership lessons. • Childhood dreams sparked by watching aircraft at LAX led to a career flying the KC-135 tanker despite facing discouragement from teachers and counselors • First combat mission during Desert Storm refueling Wild Weasel a...

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75:30

Rising Above Trauma: Sumeya's Non Profit Path to...

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2025/08/04

Shoot me a message! Army Veteran Sumeya Gibril shares her powerful story of founding Rise Above, Be Relentless Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to supporting military sexual trauma survivors through healing, mentorship, and empowerment. • Experienced childhood sexual trauma and domestic violence from ages 6-11 before migrating to America • Started the foundation after witnessing how military sexual assault victims were often blamed while perpetrators faced no consequences • Foundation provi...

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54:01

Service and Healing: One Dram at a Time with Army...

The Morning Formation Podcast ·

2025/07/28

Shoot me a message! We dive deep into the powerful mission of Last Dram Standing, a nonprofit using whiskey as a vehicle to build community and honor fallen service members. Corey shares his journey from combat veteran to nonprofit founder and how he's turning personal pain into purpose through meaningful connection. • Founded during COVID when Corey was seeking community after military service • Uses whiskey not as a means of consumption but as a catalyst for meaningful human connection • C...

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92:32

Boots, Bullets, and Blockbusters: A Devil Dog Takes...

The Morning Formation Podcast ·

2025/07/24

Shoot me a message! Maurice P. Kerry shares his transformative journey from Marine Corps combat veteran to accomplished actor, highlighting how military resilience prepared him for Hollywood's challenges and rejection. • Combat veteran who served in Iraq in 2004 as a welder, building armor and turrets for military vehicles • Experienced homelessness after military service before rebuilding his life and career • Lives by clear priorities: being a man, a father, a Marine, and then an actor • V...

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55:31

Serving Beyond the Uniform: A Marine's Journey to Law...

The Morning Formation Podcast ·

2025/07/15

Shoot me a message! Marine Corps veteran Leo Fuentes shares his journey from enlisting at 18 to becoming a California attorney, showcasing how military leadership skills transfer to civilian success in the legal profession. • Choosing military service as an escape from neighborhood gang violence and a path toward creating a better future • Gaining leadership experience at just 19 years old, managing troops much older than himself • Learning to adjust expectations when transitioning to civili...

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