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Brandon Covey, a licensed professional counselor (LPC), shares his journey of becoming a mental health professional and his interest in firearms. He took us through the different paths that led him to the mental health field and become an LPC.
Devin Perkins discusses recent legislation in Colorado and his organization, Kids to Kings, a Walk the Talk America program that aims to help young people avoid the struggles and issues he faced growing up. Devin emphasizes the importance of ad
Michael Sodini and co-host Kenny Barlow talk with Gala True, a dedicated researcher and professor, and Caleb Morse, a 13-year Army veteran and gun shop owner. This episode explores the innovative The Armory Project (TAP) in Louisiana. Discover
Jake and Mike take the hosts' seats to talk with Timmy Oh, co-founder of Vara Safety. Timmy discusses the development of their fast access safes using biometric technology. Timmy shares his motivation for entering the gun safe manufacturing bus
This week, Kevin will take the host seat to interview WTTA Board Member Dr. DB Palmer! He discusses his background and the launch of 2A Mental Health. He shares his connection with Walk the Talk America and the importance of addressing mental h
In this enlightening episode of our podcast, Jake Wiskerchen, a seasoned marriage and family therapist, takes us on a deep dive into the intricacies of the human psyche alongside a panel of esteemed experts. Join us as we unravel the layers of
In this episode, former Navy SEAL Will Chesney shares his experiences as a dog handler in the military. He discusses his background growing up in a trailer park and his decision to join the military. Will explains how he became a dog handler an
Episode 99: A Lawyer's Perspective: The Intersection of Law, Liberty, and Justice with Orrin Johnson
Orrin Johnson is an attorney in Nevada who shares a colorful mix of childhood trauma, military service, free speech advocacy, and legal practice. His firm specializes in criminal law and prioritizes veterans and gun rights. In this interview, h
Austin is a master social worker, Marine Corps veteran, and 2A advocate. He has experienced homelessness and drug addiction and survived his own suicide attempt. He is now a proud father and happily married. This incredible and inspiring interv
Janine De Mesa, doctoral student and psychedelic substance researcher, joins the show to discuss the benefits (and possible detriments) of substances such as psilocybin, MDMA, ketamine, ayahuasca, and others. The clinicians share their varying
In this episode, Brandon teaches about the stages of grief that many of us experience when dealing with the pain of loss. While we don't necessarily experience all of them (and certainly not necessarily in order), understanding that it's normal
In this episode, we sit down with Eric Jones, the Director of Man Therapy Partnerships, to explore the intricacies of mental health. Man Therapy stands out for its innovative, comprehensive approach, designed to engage men effectively by meetin
John is a reporter for the Milwuakee Journal-Sentinel who covered gun deaths, specifically focusing on gun suicides. discusses the need to use language carefully and avoid catchphrases that may be misunderstood or divisive. The conversation al
Olympic shooter, freedom champion, 2A advocate, mom, and military wife Gabby Franco joins the show to share her thoughts, opinions, and insights on a variety of topics. A native Venezuelan, Gabby understands very well the need to protect rights
Holly Schneider and Andrew Nett join us to talk about their work within and around Delta Defense, the parent company of USCCA. Leadership at both organizations has prioritized mental health in the workplace, employing Holly and Andrew full-time
In an incredibly redemptive interview, Jake and Mike sit down with Emon Alexander Mahban, who survived a suicide attempt with a firearm. With the bullet still lodged in his skull, this discussion explores where Emon was mentally during that tim
As the national spokesperson for The Liberal Gun Club, Lara Smith bridges a unique gap between the political left and firearms ownership, highlighting the growing demographic of left-leaning gun owners. She shares the challenges of addressing
Join hosts Jake Wiskerchen, Michael Sodini, and Kevin Berry in this episode as they delve into the revealing insights uncovered by Walk the Talk America's latest mental health survey conducted in September. Gain an in-depth understanding of the
Jake Wiskerchen and Michael Sodini interview Dustin Hayes, a Navy veteran and CEO of Red, White, and Badass Brew, a coffee company that offers badass flavors like Whiskey Business and Vanilla Warfare. In this conversation, Dustin talks about fa
Dr. Andrew Hartz is the founder of Open Therapy Institute, which is working to re-establish the fundamental tenets of professional psychotherapy. In the face of an increasingly polarized (and politicized) culture, Dr. Hartz and OTI aim to resto
Johnny Sanders is a LPC in Oklahoma and Texas. He started an online Christian Counseling practice to align with his conservative Christian values. Johnny provides online individual and group counseling for adults in Oklahoma and Texas. He speci
The WTTA clinical team addresses common misconceptions about the mental health field. In many instances, non-clinical people have widely divergent (and inaccurate) opinions on practices, treatment plans, diagnoses, insurance coverage, and confi
In this episode, Jake dissects and explains the 10 core emotions inherent in every human being's brain. Understanding one's emotional functioning is critical not only to navigating life itself and all the stimuli we encounter as we move through
Guest host Kevin Berry interviews Eddie Davenport in this episode, which lets the audience get to know a member of our clinical podcast team better. Eddie gets vulnerable in this conversation, telling us about his journey from a gun owner to a
The WTTA clinical team, led this episode by Dr. DB Palmer, explores the concepts and foundations of one of counseling's oldest (but least understood) orientations: existential psychotherapy. In this exploration, Dr. Palmer and the team discuss
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