Defenders LIVE Podcast

What you'll learn:

🔹 Building discipline before life demands it🔹 Facing fear and redefining your identity 🛡️🔹 How to move through grief and loss with strength 💔➡️❤️🔹 The secret to real growth: embracing failure 🚀🔹 Why self-compassion unlocks deeper success 🌟🔹 How to find joy even in life's toughest battles

💥 Don't miss this one — it's full of wisdom, grit, and heart!

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In this deeply inspiring and emotional episode, Lora Thorson welcomes back her cherished guest, Brian Hill of The C...

What you’ll learn:

🔍 The #1 myth about sex offenders (and who’s really the threat)💔 Why most victims stay silent for years🧠 How manipulation works—step by chilling step👶 How to build trust so your kids actually come to you🚩 How to spot red flags in behavior—not just in strangers

👂 Every parent, teacher, and protector needs to hear this.

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In this eye-opening and deeply sobering episode, w...

📌 What You’ll Learn: ✅ Why most people are unprepared for real-world trauma (and how to change that). ✅ The truth about Aggressive CPR & Narcan use. ✅ What should (and shouldn't) be in your trauma kit. ✅ Breaking myths about shotgun performance training. ✅ How life's toughest lessons can create a mindset of gratitude & purpose.

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In this episode of Defenders LIVE, Lora Thorson sits down with Jonathan Willis, a dedicated husband, father, and expert in trauma medical...

Join us for life-saving tactics with experts from the Tactical Anatomy Summit. Featuring: Steve Moses, Andy Anderson, Chuck Haggard, Troy Miller, and Shane Kerwin.

🎯 What You’ll Learn: ✅ Critical Shot Placement: Where & why to aim for maximum effectiveness. ✅ Real-World Gunfight Survival: How mindset and training make all the difference. ✅ Emergency Treatment Tips: What to do if you or someone else is hit. ✅ Pocket Pistols 101: Using small firearms effectively. ✅ Legal & Tactical Aftermath: What to do when the shooting is over.

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💡 What you’ll learn: ✅ How Kids to Kings is transforming young lives through mentorship & discipline 👑 ✅ The real impact of trauma & how to break the cycle 🛑🔄 ✅ Why firearm education matters—especially in underserved communities 🎯 ✅ The role of history & family in shaping self-reliance 📜🏡 ✅ How boys thrive with structure, accountability & real leadership

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Join us as we sit down with Devin Perkins — the visionary behind Kids to Kings under Walk the Talk America. He’s an advocate for mental health, responsible...

💡 What you'll learn in this must-watch episode:

✅ Why freedom isn’t inherited—it must be forged 🏛️

✅ The harsh legal realities of self-defense ⚖️

✅ Castle Doctrine vs. Stand Your Ground—know the difference! 🏠🚫

✅ Why mental discipline (Stoicism) is helpful to a freer life 🧠

✅ How to prepare for the aftermath of a self-defense situation 🛡️

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In this powerful episode of Defenders Live, host Lora Thorson sits down with Alex Ooley, a dedicated advocate...

🎙️ Defenders LIVE with Lora Thorson – In this episode, Lora interviews Matt Little, Special Forces Veteran, SWAT Officer, Master Class Shooter & Bestselling Author!

🔥 What You’ll Learn in This Episode: ✅ Mastering Mind, Body & Spirit – Why self-mastery is key to success ✅ Mental Toughness & Decision-Making – How to train under stress 🧠⚡ ✅ The 80/20 Rule of Training – Train smarter, not just harder 📊 ✅ Mindfulness & Performance – Unlock your full potential 🎯 ✅ How Warriors Think & Adapt – Lessons from elite training 🚀

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In this powerful episode, we sit down with Mat...

🎙️ On this episode of Defenders LIVE, we’re diving into concealed carry mistakes, must-know skills, and bad advice to ignore with expert Karl Rehn.

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🔫 What you’ll learn:✅ The biggest mistakes concealed carriers make 😬✅ Minimum competency standards you NEED to meet 🎯✅ Why your gun should always be ON you (not in the car!) 🚗❌✅ How to train smarter with dry fire practice 🔥✅ Gun shop myths & why tiny guns aren’t always best for women 🤦‍♀️

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🎯 What You’ll Learn:🔹 The unexpected connection between guns & mental health🔹 Why the firearms industry is leading the way in suicide prevention🔹 How red flag laws can backfire & stop people from getting help 🚩🔹 The grind & sacrifice behind building a nonprofit from scratch 💪🔹 Why every gun owner needs a mental health plan 🧠🔫

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💡 This episode is a MUST-LISTEN for gun owners, trainers, & anyone who cares about mental health & personal freedom!

Tonight on Defenders LIVE, host Lor...

📢 What You’ll Learn:✅ How to prevent injuries from repetitive shooting motions✅ The best exercises for strength & stability training✅ Why posture & core strength are critical for accuracy 🎯✅ How to manage shoulder, elbow, & wrist pain 🏥✅ Heat vs. Ice: When to use each for recovery ❄️🔥✅ Why fitness matters in real-life self-defense 🚨🏃‍♂️

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In this insightful episode of Defenders LIVE, host Lora Thorson welcomes Joal Miller, an experienced physical therapist and athlete, to discuss the critical connection between physical f...