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In this solo episode, I talk about a struggle a lot of men know all too well: feeling pulled in every direction by work, family, responsibility, burnout, guilt, and the pressure to hold everything together.   After a conversation with one of my best friends, I started thinking about how common this really is. The more responsibilities you take on in life, the harder it gets to keep every area balanced. Career growth takes time.   Marriage takes effort. Kids need presence. And somewhere in the middle of all of that, a lot of men start feeling mentally drained, emotionally overloaded, and guilty any time they try to slow down.   This episode is about men’s mental health, overwhelm, burnout, work-life balance, and learning how to stop trying to make everybody happy all the time. We also talk about why rest can start to feel empty, and why true peace does not come from pleasing everyone — it comes from clarity, priorities, and honesty.   If you’ve been carrying too much and feeling stretched thin, this one is for you.   If you liked the show, help it grow!   Leave a review and rate 5 stars on Apple Podcast, and Spotify! 3   Reach out on Instagram: @RisenFallen   Check out my website: www.risenfallen.com

In this episode of the Risen Fallen Podcast, I sit down with Sean Martin — singer, guitarist, songwriter, and the driving force behind The Quarantined — for a powerful conversation about music, purpose, struggle, and what it means to create something real in a world that rewards conformity. The Quarantined is a grunge/punk/metal project led by Sean, built around socially critical songwriting and themes like politics, trauma, addiction, war, and resilience.   Sean’s story goes way deeper than just the music. He’s a Musicians Institute alumnus, a longtime performer and songwriter, and a U.S. Army Airborne Infantry veteran who has become an advocate for veterans’ mental health and PTSD awareness. His work with The Quarantined reflects that lived experience, blending aggressive rock energy with deeply personal and socially conscious themes.   We also talk about the evolution of The Quarantined, from their earlier releases and live shows in Southern California to newer music like Aversion to Normalcy, the band’s 2025 EP recorded in Nashville at Blackbird Studios and Sound Emporium. The release was executive produced by Sean Martin and produced with Nathan Yarborough, with the band’s official bio describing it as a cathartic confrontation with trauma, resilience, and the illusion of “normal” in a fractured world.   The band’s momentum has been growing fast. Their official site says the recent singles tied to Aversion to Normalcy have surpassed 600,000–900,000 Spotify streams and generated more than 40 million TikTok views, while Apple Music lists Aversion to Normalcy as their latest release and highlights songs like “Nemesis (friend of mine),” “Trendsetter,” “Shadow (on my back),” “Skeleton Chair,” and “Unspoken.” Sean also has press recognition connected to The Quarantined and related releases, with the band’s official site citing coverage from Rolling Stone UK, USA Today, and LA Weekly.   If you’re into rock podcasts, grunge revival, independent music, songwriting, mental health conversations, veteran stories, PTSD recovery, and authentic artist interviews, this is an episode you’ll want to hear.   His links:    Website — https://www.thequarantined.com/  Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/thequarantined/  Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/TheQuarantined/  TikTok — https://www.tiktok.com/@TheQuarantined  Bandcamp — https://thequarantined.bandcamp.com/  Spotify Artist Page — https://open.spotify.com/artist/5mBHj43S2kBEJxxfwHrOSt?si=qrTPnKbCRXmpxVkpJoIHLw YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thequarantined LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/in/sean-martin-42912361/  Apple Music — https://music.apple.com/us/artist/the-quarantined/586506131 Aversion to Normalcy hyperlink— https://too.fm/kdmjayj If you liked the show, help it grow!   Leave a review and rate 5 stars on Apple Podcast, and Spotify! 3   Reach out on Instagram: @RisenFallen   Check out my website: www.risenfallen.com

In this powerful episode of the Risen Fallen Podcast, I sit down with two U.S. Air Force veterans and authors, Kijuan Amey and Anthony Dyer, for a real conversation about adversity, identity, trauma, healing, and purpose.   Kijuan Amey is a former Air Force Staff Sergeant, resilience speaker, founder of Amey Motivation, and author of Don’t Focus on Why Me: From Motorcycle Accident to Miracle. After a life-changing motorcycle accident left him blind, he rebuilt his life and turned his pain into a message of perseverance, faith, and empowerment.   Anthony Dyer is a retired U.S. Air Force Combat Special Missions Aviator and the author of Moon Child: The Roots and Wings of a USAF Combat Special Missions Aviator. His story brings listeners into the reality of combat service, the invisible weight many veterans carry home, and the difficult road toward recovery, meaning, and hope.   This episode is for anyone interested in veteran stories, military transition, mental health, resilience, overcoming trauma, personal growth, and finding purpose after pain. If you want honest conversations about what it means to endure hardship and keep moving forward, this is one you need to hear.   If you liked the show, help it grow!   Leave a review and rate 5 stars on Apple Podcast, and Spotify! 3   Reach out on Instagram: @RisenFallen   Check out my website: www.risenfallen.com

In this episode of the Risen Fallen Podcast, Mark sits down with Tabatha DeBruyn — a Transformational Breath Master, coach, and certified 9D somatic breathwork practitioner — to explore how breathwork is becoming one of the fastest-growing tools for mental health, emotional healing, and personal transformation.   With nearly two decades of experience in transformation and wellness, Tabatha helps individuals regulate their nervous system, release stored emotional stress, and reconnect with their body through the power of conscious breathing.   This episode dives into the real root of burnout, why so many high performers feel stuck despite success, and how breathwork can unlock clarity, energy, and emotional freedom.   If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, or constantly “on,” this conversation will give you a new perspective — and practical tools — to start shifting your state immediately.   Her website:   tabatha.online     If you liked the show, help it grow!   Leave a review and rate 5 stars on Apple Podcast, and Spotify! 3   Reach out on Instagram: @RisenFallen   Check out my website: www.risenfallen.com

Some mornings you wake up ready to conquer the world. Other mornings it feels like you're walking through jello. In this solo episode of the Risen Fallen Podcast, Mark Henriksen reflects on a morning where he woke up feeling sluggish, mentally heavy, and weighed down by life. Instead of ignoring those feelings, he used a simple journaling framework to identify what was bothering him, understand why it mattered, and turn those problems into actionable steps. This episode explores: • Why motivation is unreliable • How routines keep you moving forward • The power of silence and reflection • Turning intrusive thoughts into clarity • Why action is the only thing that turns plans into progress If you've been feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or mentally drained, this episode offers a simple process to help you regain clarity and momentum.   If you liked the show, help it grow!   Leave a review and rate 5 stars on Apple Podcast, and Spotify! 3   Reach out on Instagram: @RisenFallen   Check out my website: www.risenfallen.com

Last week I had shoulder surgery, and like most setbacks in life, the first instinct is to focus on everything you can't do anymore.   No jiu-jitsu.
 No lifting weights.
 No heavy construction work.   But what if we're asking the wrong question? Instead of asking “What can’t I do?” the better question might be: “What CAN I still work on?” In this solo episode of Risen Fallen, I talk about how injuries, setbacks, and forced slowdowns can become opportunities for growth if we change our perspective. From modifying my work as a carpenter to focusing on cardio, flexibility, and planning ahead for recovery, this episode explores the mindset that allows you to keep moving forward even when life forces you to slow down.   Sometimes progress isn't about going faster. Sometimes it's about adapting instead of quitting. If you've ever dealt with: - injury - burnout - life setbacks - feeling like life put you on pause this episode is for you.   If you liked the show, help it grow!   Leave a review and rate 5 stars on Apple Podcast, and Spotify! 3   Reach out on Instagram: @RisenFallen   Check out my website: www.risenfallen.com

In this episode of Risen Fallen, I’m joined by creative success coach Sarah Edwards, founder of Set Apart Company — a brand helping entrepreneurs and creatives build sustainable income without burnout. After navigating severe anxiety, OCD, and creative exhaustion, Sarah rebuilt her philosophy around business, productivity, and nervous system regulation. She now teaches creatives how to monetize their ideas, overcome imposter syndrome, and escape hustle culture while protecting their mental health. We talk about anxiety in entrepreneurship, burnout recovery, aligned business strategy, and redefining what success really means. If you’re an entrepreneur, artist, or ambitious builder trying to grow without losing yourself — this episode will resonate.   Coaching & Business Website: https://setapartcompany.net/ Art, Products & Home Line: https://www.setapartcompany.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/setapart_company/   If you liked the show, help it grow!   Leave a review and rate 5 stars on Apple Podcast, and Spotify! 3   Reach out on Instagram: @RisenFallen   Check out my website: www.risenfallen.com

Martyn Williams is a world-renowned explorer, polar expedition leader, and founder of Enlightening Adventures. After leading historic expeditions to Mount Everest, the North Pole, and the South Pole — including a human-powered Antarctic crossing — he shifted his focus toward inner exploration, consciousness, and human potential.   Today, Martyn speaks globally on leadership, resilience, courage, and awakening to a deeper way of living. If you’re drawn to adventure, personal growth, spiritual development, or breaking through limitations, this episode will challenge and inspire you.   If you liked the show, help it grow!   Leave a review and rate 5 stars on Apple Podcast, and Spotify! 3   Reach out on Instagram: @RisenFallen   Check out my website: www.risenfallen.com

In this episode, we bring you Anthony Dyer, a retired U.S. Air Force Special Missions Aviator, veteran, author, and mental health advocate whose story is as powerful as the missions he flew. Over 21 years of service, Anthony operated in some of the most intense arenas of modern warfare — flying AC-130 gunships, Pave Hawk rescue helicopters, and completing 200+ combat missions with more than 2,700 flight hours to his name. His courage and commitment earned him the Air Force’s Jolly Green Rescue Mission of the Year, one of the highest honors for combat search-and-rescue personnel. But Anthony’s journey didn’t stop when his uniform came off. Today he’s a voice for veterans, families, and anyone wrestling with trauma, identity loss, addiction, or the search for purpose after life-altering experiences. Through honesty and reflection, he challenges the stigma around mental health — especially in communities that have long been told to “stay strong” at all costs. 📚 His book, Moonchild: The Roots and Wings of a USAF Combat Special Missions Aviator, distills a lifetime of service and struggle into a narrative that is both vivid and deeply human. Written not just for veterans, but for anyone who’s ever wondered how to find meaning after loss, Moonchild shows that resilience doesn’t come from denial — it comes from facing what hurts us most. It’s available now on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and other major booksellers. 💡 Why You Should Listen: If you’re drawn to stories of courage under pressure, grappling with trauma in silence, and transforming pain into purpose, this episode cuts straight to the heart of what it means to rebuild your identity after service — or after any major life transition. Anthony’s perspective blends military precision, personal vulnerability, and practical insight into healing, making this conversation both inspiring and deeply relevant for veterans, caregivers, and anyone seeking resilience. 👉 Tune in to learn from a man who has lived extreme heights and depths — and now uses his voice to help others find their own way forward.   If you liked the show, help it grow!   Leave a review and rate 5 stars on Apple Podcast, and Spotify! 3   Reach out on Instagram: @RisenFallen   Check out my website: www.risenfallen.com

In this powerful episode, I sit down with transformational coaches Deborah & Brandon Yager — the masterminds behind Your True Alchemy™ and The Yager Method™ — to explore how deep subconscious work rewires identity, heals trauma, and unlocks your highest potential. Deb and Brandon have spent over two decades supporting thousands in dissolving limitations, breaking inherited patterns, and stepping into soul-aligned leadership through a fusion of identity-level NLP, hypnosis, quantum timeline release, and subconscious repatterning. 🎙 In this interview, you’ll learn: How the Yager Method™ taps into subconscious programming to create lasting transformation, not surface-level change. The real story behind why limiting beliefs stick — and how to rewire them at the root. Deb and Brandon’s insights on identity, leadership, trauma healing, and what it truly means to step into your alchemy. Practical strategies for personal growth, emotional liberation, and expanding leadership from the inside out. Whether you’re a coach, entrepreneur, healer, or truth-seeker, this conversation offers transformative tools and perspectives to help you shift your state, expand your capacity, and own your power. 👉 Connect with Deborah & Brandon: 🌐 Learn more about their work at yagermethod.com and yourtruealchemy.com — transformational platforms designed to support deep subconscious evolution and real-world change. ⭐ Don’t forget to Like, Subscribe & Share if this episode shifted your thinking — and drop a comment on what part resonated most with you!   If you liked the show, help it grow!   Leave a review and rate 5 stars on Apple Podcast, and Spotify! 3   Reach out on Instagram: @RisenFallen   Check out my website: www.risenfallen.com

In this episode of Risen Fallen, I talk about how people in our lives—even those we love—can show up in hurtful, reactive, or unfair ways.   When others project their frustration or pain onto us, it’s easy to mirror their energy, but doing that gives them control over who we are.   This episode is about choosing patience, love, and self-respect without taking things personally, while still honouring boundaries when safety is involved. If you want a clear conscience and peace of mind, this conversation is for you.   If you liked the show, help it grow!   Leave a review and rate 5 stars on Apple Podcast, and Spotify! 3   Reach out on Instagram: @RisenFallen   Check out my website: www.risenfallen.com  

In this episode of Risen Fallen, I’m joined by Miles Spencer, CEO and founder of Reflekta.Ai, for a deep conversation about AI, memory, grief, and human legacy. We talk about how technology is evolving beyond data and into storytelling, emotion, and connection — and how that changes the way we remember the people who shaped our lives.   Check out Reflekta.ai to find out more!   If you liked the show, help it grow!   Leave a review and rate 5 stars on Apple Podcast, and Spotify! 3   Reach out on Instagram: @RisenFallen   Check out my website: www.risenfallen.com

In this episode, I’m joined by Frank Talaber, a Canadian published author known for genre-blending novels that explore fantasy, mystery, spirituality, and the human condition. Frank is the author of more than fifteen books. His work focuses on character-driven storytelling and imaginative world-building that goes beyond traditional genre boundaries. Frank currently lives in British Columbia and continues to write while engaging with readers through his books and online platforms.     His webpage https://franktalaberpublishedauthor.wordpress.com/   His novels on Amazon.    https://www.amazon.com/stores/Frank-Talaber/author/B00UC407R0 https://www.amazon.ca/Autumns-Summer-Felicity-Talisman/dp/1738658376   His Linked In  https://www.linkedin.com/in/frank-talaber-6a594481/   His Facebook https://www.facebook.com/FrankTalaber/   If you liked the show, help it grow!   Leave a review and rate 5 stars on Apple Podcast, and Spotify! 3   Reach out on Instagram: @RisenFallen   Check out my website: www.risenfallen.com

Most people don’t need new resolutions — they need realignment.   In this episode, I talk about why starting over every January doesn’t work, and how real progress comes from staying anchored to the intentions and standards you’ve already chosen.   This conversation is about alignment over reinvention, consistency over motivation, and learning how to return faster after setbacks instead of quitting on yourself.   I also touch on a realization about holding yourself back by waiting until things are “better” before acting — confusing improvement with permission — and why capability always comes before optimization.   This episode sets the tone for the year ahead and introduces a shift toward panel-style conversations with people who are actively navigating work, growth, and responsibility.   No resolutions. No shortcuts. Just realignment and follow-through.   If you liked the show, help it grow!   Leave a review and rate 5 stars on Apple Podcast, and Spotify! 3   Reach out on Instagram: @RisenFallen   Check out my website: www.risenfallen.com

JT is BACK!   He has experience in Corrections, Firefighting, and Coaching in Canada, and has a remarkable story involving a hostage situation, and has a great way of communicating how to overcome traumatic events. He is a true inspiration and helps many people make steps towards the life they want to live on a daily basis.   His IG: @JT_From_KTown   If you liked the show, help it grow!   Leave a review and rate 5 stars on Apple Podcast, and Spotify! 3   Reach out on Instagram: @RisenFallen   Check out my website: www.risenfallen.com