Unbeatable

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By: Jeff Struecker

The Unbeatable podcast is all about helping you keep going when you want to give up. Get inspiration and encouragement from people who have been there, and avoid getting stuck in defeat and worry. We say, “When life becomes unmerciful...be unbeatable!” Jeff Struecker is a member of the US Army Ranger Hall of Fame. He served most of his military career with the Army Rangers and won the Best Ranger Competition as a Sergeant. In almost 23 years in the Army, Jeff served 17 combat deployments in 5 different US wars including Black Hawk Down. He holds a PhD, as well as many...

Ep. 132- Allison Rose-Mannall: Autism, ADHD, and Storytelling
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Last Friday at 1:00 AM

Living with disabilities, a serious health condition, abuse, living on the streets, and being a single mom to children with disabilities would break almost anyone. But Allison is tougher than most people, and she has used these experiences to her advantage. She recently published her first book, with more on the way, and she is a certified NLP Life Coach specializing in supporting and giving hope to parents of children with special educational needs and disabilities.

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What her childhood was like, living in and out of hospitals and feeling completely unlovedHow her Autism an...


Ep. 131: Jack Gregory- From the Edge of Death to Life at its Fullest
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03/15/2024

Growing up in a mining town in the UK in the 80s was not easy. Jack Gregory always felt different from everyone else, which led to trouble in school and drug addiction at an early age. By age 12, he was being abused and trafficked by adults. His teen years and 20s were full of loss, homelessness, and attempts to take his life. In his 30s, two events happened that completely turned his life around. Today he has consulted on 2 Hollywood films, written books, and hosts a podcast called Live and Undrugged as ‘The Accidental Journalist’ where he interviews other surv...


Ep. 130: Lindy Boone- When tragedy strikes, you’re stronger than you think
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03/08/2024

Lindy is the daughter of the legendary entertainer Pat Boone and grew up singing constantly with her family. But growing up in a famous household couldn’t shield her from tragedy. In 2001, her son Ryan fell 3 stories onto concrete, suffering some of the most severe brain injuries possible. In a moment, Lindy’s life changed, and she has been a caregiver ever since. Her family has used the strength and experience they’ve gained over the years to start a non-profit called Ryan’s Reach that supports other survivors of traumatic brain injuries (TBI) and their families. And today she is r...


Ep. 128: Mike Barron- From Section 8 Housing to Running 8-figure Businesses
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03/01/2024

Mike started off with every disadvantage: born to a 16-year old single mother, living in section 8 housing in San Diego, failing in school, struggling with ADD and ADHD, getting in trouble… But he always dreamed that he was going to ‘make it’. Now he is an award-winning entrepreneur running several multi-million dollar companies and coaching others to do the same. He’s been featured in Forbes and Neur Magazine, and made Inc 5000 1332 fastest growing CEOs in America.

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What life was like as a kid living in poverty and being an outcastWhat he discovered about hims...


Ep. 128: Will Hatton-Shattered Dreams to Global Adventures
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02/23/2024

Will had dreamed of joining the Royal Marines his entire life; it’s all he wanted to do. However, a major leg injury completely shattered that dream, leaving him with no plan, very little money, and in a deep depression. He decided to empty his bank account and spend 2 years backpacking in India. That transformative decision ignited a passion for travel and digital entrepreneurship that has made him millions. He is the founder of The Broke Backpacker, which teaches people ‘how to travel the world on $10/day’.

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What happened that killed his dream of joini...


Ep. 127: Mike Norris- Making it through family, fire, and financial storms
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02/16/2024

Mike spent 34 years as a firefighter, mostly in Southern California, where fires can quickly get out of control with the dry climate. In June of 1984, when winds suddenly shifted, he and his team almost lost their lives in a major firestorm that devastated the entire area. That event strengthened both him and his faith, which he would need later when a financial storm came that relocated his entire family.

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How he first had to overcome a storm at home, growing up with violence and abuseAbout the front row seat he had to the ‘Jesu...


Ep 126: Beau Maier- Fight Oar Die- Rowing 3,000 miles to save veterans’ lives
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02/09/2024

Beau Maier struggled after serving in the Army. He didn’t realize how much other veterans also struggled until attending the funeral of a buddy who committed suicide. Right then, he and and a friend decided they were going to do something about the veteran suicide epidemic, and to raise awareness, they signed up for the toughest rowing race in the world with almost no rowing experience. That decision gave his life purpose, and his team became the first ever all-American, all-veteran team to row a rowboat 3,000 miles across the Atlantic ocean.  

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How his pa...


Ep. 125: Ken Bevel- A US Marine’s terrifying first moments under the bright lights and big stars
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02/02/2024

Ken Bevel is a US Marine Corps veteran who, with no acting experience, suddenly found himself with major roles in movies that have reached millions of people. He has starred in both Fireproof and Courageous by Sherwood Pictures, and the impact of those films has transformed marriages and parents everywhere. 

Ken joined the US Marine Corps at age 17 to escape life on the streets. He got into trouble early on, and then something happened that dramatically changed his life and military career. Today, after retiring as a Captain in 2011, he uses his skills at Sherwood Baptist Church, g...


Ep. 124: Dre Baldwin- A pro ball player's mental toughness drills
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01/26/2024

Dre Baldwin played professional basketball for 9 years, even though he was cut from his high school team 3 times. To get to the pro level, it took incredible resourcefulness, discipline, and a never-give-up focus. Knowing basketball couldn’t last forever, those same characteristics led him to be a pioneer as an online entrepreneur. He has created over 400 products, has over 100,000 YouTube subscribers, and 4.5 Million downloads of his Work On Your Game podcast.

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Why everyone thought he was crazy for pursuing pro basketball after having only mediocre success in high school and collegeHow he fought thro...


Ep. 123: Jose Pereira- CEO held POW
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01/19/2024

Jose Pereira was months away from retiring as the CEO of Citgo after a 35-year career when he and 5 company vice presidents (The Citgo 6) were suddenly arrested and imprisoned in Venezuela, falsely accused of espionage, corruption, and treason. He spent the next 4 years and 8 months as a pawn in a political dispute, not knowing if he would ever see his family again. After finally being released, he has been completely dedicated to using his experience to spread a message of resilience, hope, faith, and survival.

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Why he was in Venezuela and what it fe...