Enrique “Ric” Prado went from being a 10-year-old refugee placed in an orphanage to becoming one of the most elite warriors in U.S. intelligence history.

In this gripping episode, Ric shares how his early trauma forged the mindset that carried him through the jungles of Central America, the aftermath of 9/11, and deep inside CIA Black Ops.

We talk about:– The courage of his parents and how that shaped him– Lessons from Pararescue training and special operations– The price of leadership in high-stakes missions– Why purpose is more powerful than fear– How to build a mindset that can’t be broken

This isn’t just a story of survival—it’s a story of rising to the call of duty, no matter the odds.

If you want to become unshakable—this is the episode.

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You lie. I lie. We all do—even when we don’t realize it. But what if you could spot deception in real time? This week’s guest is Gavin Stone—ranked #9 in the world for body language, former covert intelligence operator, and founder of SpyQ, an elite spy training experience for leaders.

In this gripping conversation, Gavin teaches us how to:

* Build unshakable calm under pressure

* Spot lies using body language, blink rate, and tone

* Understand why people lie—and how to lead with radical honesty

* Train your own deception detection skills at home

From spy stories to psychological tactics, this episode is loaded with real-world tools to level up your mindset, communication, and self-trust.

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Ryan Hendrickson stepped on an IED in Afghanistan—and lived to tell the story. A Green Beret and Silver Star recipient, Ryan opens up about the blast that nearly took his life, the moments that broke him, and the mindset that rebuilt him.

This episode dives deep into:

* The second chance that made him question who he really was

* The brutal truth his father told him in the hospital

* How entitlement turns into victimhood—and how to escape both

* Using your pain as a weapon for purpose

Ryan didn’t just recover—he returned to combat, found purpose clearing landmines in Ukraine, and now helps others find strength through service. This is what it looks like to turn pain into power.

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