Couple O' Nukes
Welcome to a self-improvement podcast dedicated to mentoring young adults, rebuilding broken dreams, and combatting trauma. This show is an abundant network of experts and resources that you can utilize to improve your life. We're all on our own journey, and we're all at different parts in our journey. Hosted by Mr. Whiskey, a U.S. Navy veteran, author, and speaker, this show is designed as a place where you can get connections and information to improve your mental health, fitness, career, finances, faith, and whatever else you want to focus on, wherever you are in your journey. From nuclear operators, young pilots, and scientists, to recovering addicts, actresses, and preachers, this diverse collection of voices, stories, and life is a resource for your use, anytime, anywhere, to be entertained, educated, and connected.
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Episodes
182 episodes
Married To An Addict: Surviving 10 Years Of Love, Lies, And Liquor
Today, I sit down with Alicia Bloss, the wife of Damien Bloss, who joined us in a previous episode to share his journey of addiction and recovery in what he calls Breaking The Silence. This time, we’re flipping the script and hearing from the l...
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Season 7
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Episode 21
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55:04
Internal Vs. External: Cole Grace’s Path From Combat PTSD To Inner Peace
Today, I sit down with Cole Grace, a combat veteran and author who walks us through a raw, transformative journey from the deserts of Iraq to the peaceful coastlines of Costa Rica. We talk about his time in the military where he performed bomb ...
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Season 7
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Episode 20
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37:03
Why Traditional Therapy Isn’t Always Enough – And What Harmony Is Doing About It
Today, I sit down with Dr. Rhonda Hodge, a licensed therapist, psychiatric nurse practitioner, and founder of Harmony — a mental health clinic that’s changing how care is delivered. We dive into her personal journey from therapy to medicine and...
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Season 7
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Episode 19
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23:51
Stop Avoiding It: Biblical Coping Skills Backed by Neuroscience
Today, I sit down with Gina Yanovitch to explore how faith, scripture, and neuroscience combine into a powerful toolkit for healing. Ms. Yanovitch, a therapist and author of Stop Avoiding It, breaks down how our brains process trauma a...
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Season 7
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Episode 18
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48:37
Callisto- Tracking And Stopping Repeat Sexual Offenders
Warning: Today's episode covers a variety of topics related to sexual harassment, assault, and rape.Today, I sit down with Ms. Tracy DeTomasi, a licensed clinical social worker and CEO of Callisto, for a necessary conversation on ...
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Season 7
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Episode 17
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1:02:37
From Cocaine To Christ: The Struggle Between Faith And Addiction
Today, I sit down with Mr. John Bacon, a clinical specialist working in addiction recovery who brings powerful testimony to the mic. Mr. Bacon opens up about his childhood in Flint, Michigan, growing up without a father and battling deep emotio...
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Season 7
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Episode 16
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52:45
EFT Tapping Explained: Easy, Efficient, Healing, And Peace
Today, I tap into the power of tapping with Ms. Amy Vincze, an EFT Tapping coach and founder of the Soar With Tapping app, to explore a unique and powerful tool for emotional healing. We dive into the origins of EFT—Emotional Freedom Technique—...
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Season 7
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Episode 15
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52:31
Pain Into Progress: Overcoming PTSD Through Discipline, Fitness, And Purpose
Today, I sit down for a very raw and honest conversation with Rob Wheeler, a 10-year Navy veteran and former law enforcement officer turned transformational coach. We talk about his journey from battling PTSD, depression, and a career-ending kn...
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Season 7
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Episode 14
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1:19:45
Life Is Crazy: Betrayed By Military Leadership, Multiple Divorces, And Childhood Trauma
Today, I sit down with Brandon Held, host of the Life Is Crazy podcast, to dive into a raw and unfiltered story spanning abuse, betrayal, military injustice, and personal transformation. Mr. Held walks us through his earliest memory at...
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Season 7
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Episode 13
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1:02:25
Breaking The Silence: 20 Years Of Addiction And Suicide Loss
Today, I sit down with Damien Bloss, a man who battled addiction for over 20 years before finding freedom through recovery. We dive into the root of his struggle—losing a close family member to suicide and the decades of guilt and emotional sup...
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Season 7
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Episode 12
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42:53
Taking Creative Risks: How to Write Stories Never Seen Before
Today, I sit down with G. Michael Hopf—Marine Corps veteran turned bestselling author and founder of two publishing companies. We talk through his evolution from writing a children's book inspired by his daughters to launching a viral apocalypt...
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Season 7
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Episode 11
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58:11
Embracing Motherhood: Abortion Alternatives And Resources You Need To Know About
Today, I take a bold step into one of the most controversial and important conversations of our time—abortion and the alternatives available to women facing unplanned pregnancies. As someone passionate about human life, self-improvement, and fa...
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Season 7
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Episode 10
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50:42
It's Been Two Years Since I Left The Military- Now What?
Today, I sit down solo to reflect on a personal milestone—two years since I left the U.S. Navy. This episode isn't about bashing the military, but rather a raw and honest conversation about my experience, what I wish I'd known beforehand, and t...
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Season 7
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Episode 9
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1:01:39
From Religious Shame To Strength: Faith, Hearing Loss, And Teen Pregnancy
Today, I sit down with fellow believer Desiree Taylor, a writer, speaker, and advocate whose journey of faith began in childhood and was deeply shaped by hearing loss and the stigma that came with it. Ms. Taylor shares how she was d...
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Season 7
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Episode 8
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23:46
From Brokenness To Breakthrough: A Marriage Tested By COVID, Redeemed By Faith
Today, I sit down with Jomel Powell, a man of deep faith and powerful testimony, who walks us through the raw and redemptive journey of a marriage deeply shaken by COVID-19. Mr. Powell shares how the pandemic tested his relationship...
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Season 7
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Episode 7
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54:02
Addicted Surgeon: The Hidden Crisis Of Physician Burnout And Opioids
Today, I sit down with Brett Cordes, a former ENT surgeon whose story highlights the hidden epidemic of physician burnout and opioid addiction. Mr. Cordes walks us through his early life as a high achiever, his path through medical school and s...
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Season 7
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Episode 6
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39:49
From Submarines To Self-Discovery: Mastering Life With Curated Questions
Today, I reconnect with Kenneth Woodward, a U.S. Navy veteran and submarine radioman, to unpack how his journey under the sea led to a life driven by powerful questions and meaningful conversations. We kick things off reminiscing about the mili...
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Season 7
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Episode 5
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1:16:45
He Spent Every Day In Vietnam Expecting To Die- A Veteran's Story Of Despair Then Healing
Today, I am joined by Vietnam veteran, therapist, and author Conard Hogan, who shares his raw and insightful journey from the battlefields of Vietnam to the healing process of writing and recovery. Mr. Hogan dives into his background growing up...
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Season 7
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Episode 4
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37:55
Mentorship's Impact: A Big Brother’s Journey Of Foster Care, Mental Health, and Suicide
In this deeply moving episode, I have a somber but powerful conversation with Dennis "DJ" Quinn, a lifelong mentor and Big Brothers volunteer, to explore the transformational power of one-on-one mentorship. From childhood trauma to ...
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Season 7
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Episode 3
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33:13
23 Years In The Army: Addicted & Broken — How God Saved His Life
Today, I sit down with U.S. Army veteran Ryan Reichert to explore a life marked by resilience, recovery, and unshakable faith. From childhood dreams of West Point to commanding troops in Iraq and Afghanistan, Ryan opens up about the highs and l...
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Season 7
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Episode 2
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38:56
Season 7 Premiere: Couple O' Nukes? No... Just A Nuke
After six seasons, consisting of 163 published episodes and 50+ deleted or archived ones, I reflect on the past two years and some months since I officially started podcasting. Now a bi-daily show, I started with poor quality episod...
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Season 7
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Episode 1
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36:54
Where Is King David Now? Prophecy, Poetry, And The Covenant Explored
Today, I am joined by David Richards—a Marine veteran, author, and deep theological thinker—to explore the complexities of King David’s story in scripture and its profound implications on modern faith. We dive into the controversial legacy of K...
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Season 6
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Episode 50
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1:09:28
Recreating Epic Poetry With The Intention Of Female Empowerment
Are you someone who enjoys Epic Poetry, but you wish that there were women in them that weren't antagonists or damsels in distress? Peter Gunn felt the same way, and wanting to inspire his daughter and other young women to enjoy Epic Poetry and...
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Season 6
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Episode 49
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41:29
Jacopo Iasiello's Blueprint For Being Healthy, Rich, And Happy
Today, I utilize my Italian genetics to have an especially great conversation with Jacopo Iasiello, author of Healthy, Rich, and Happy—to explore his journey from professional athlete dreams to building a multimillion-dollar real estat...
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Season 6
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Episode 48
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35:20
Integrating Comedy Into A Podcast To Address Dark Subjects (Podcast Movement Evolutions Chicago 2025)
Again, what an amazing opportunity and privilege it was to have spoken at Podcast Movement Evolutions 2025 in Chicago. I traveled for 27 hours straight, in order to give the talk, and I'm grateful for everyone who attended.With my signat...
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Season 6
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Episode 47
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32:44