The My Backstory Podcast is hosted by Josh Boyer. It is truly a show where anything goes! We cover a wide range on topics that come from our amazing guests. The conversations can cover business, philosophy, personal growth, motivation, and so much more. Our goal is to give our guests the opportunity to share their stories without any filters. We all have a story, and this is My Backstory with Josh Boyer!
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Ep. 90 V Linz
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I Loved recording this episode. V Linz are I talk about her upbringing, how she ended up in the Navy, and ultimately being on the front lines during the 2020 flu debacle. I'm sure that this episode will ruffle some feathers and hurt some feelings, but that's what makes it so rad. V Linz shares what she was witnessing on the front lines and why ther…
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Ep. 89 Bear Heart
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This episode is near and dear to me, and I am so glad that we were able to sit down for this episode. We talk about his upbringing and healing, trauma, medicine work, and how we want to show up in the world. Bear Heart is a mentor, healer, teacher, medicine man, and someone I will always consider a brother of mine. This is just the beginning for th…
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Ep. 88 Tiffany Hart
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This was such a fun episode. Tiffany is truly an All-American bad ass. She is one of very few female SERE (Survival, Evasion, Resistance, and Escape) specialist in the USAF and an all-around amazing person. We discuss a bunch of topics from marriage, to vaccine mandates, to life plans, and business. I think you're all going to dig this episode…
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Ep. 87 Sean Whalen
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I am so happy that I had the opportunity to do this episode with Sean Whalen. Sean is an amazing orator and shares his story so passionately that its virtually impossible not to be moved by it. We talk about how he lost millions and managed to build it back up. We discuss the importance of the stories that we tell ourselves, and how they can have a…
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Ep. 86 Jeddy Azuma
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This was another powerful episode. Jeddy and I discuss everything from Men's work, shedding our old stories, plant medicine, and bring our best selves to the world. Jeddy shares his journey from living life in the fast lane on the East Coast to moving across the country by himself to find what he was missing in his life. I'm sure that this episode …
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Ep. 85 Danny Warrick
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This was such a powerful episode. Danny is a man that I met at a Men's retreat, and we instantly connected. On this episode he shares his journey of dealing with drug abuse, mental health issues, and how he finally decided that there is so much more to life that he was missing. We talk about his transition out of his dark places to deciding that he…
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Here is the final episode of the 12 part podcast series "The Hard Question" with Kevin Hines. Kevin's story is nothing short of amazing, and it makes me so happy that he is here now to share it with everyone. Kevin shares his story, what he thinks people can do to save themselves, and what we can all do help one another. This series is dedicated to…
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The Hard Question Ep. 11 of 12 with Chris Osman
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Here is Episode 11 of 12 of The Hard Question Podcast Series with Chris Osman. There are very few people that I have as much Love for as I do for Chris. Chris and I have done a couple episodes together and this one didn't disappoint. Chris always keeps it real and shares exactly how he feels without the fear of judgement. He owns his past and is wi…
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Here is episode 10 of 12 of The Hard Question Podcast series with Syn Martinez from Afro Brutality. This episode was pretty profound for me. These episodes were born out of the desire to continue Rory's legacy of helping so many people, especially in terms of mental health. Rory only knew Syn and I for a brief amount of time; however, he left such …
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The Hard Question Ep. 9 of 12 with Doc Todd
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Here is Ep. 9 of 12 of The Hard Question Podcast Series with Doc Todd. This was an awesome episode for a multitude of reasons. We talk about mental health, the pressures of trying to make a positive difference, and how important it is to check in with ourselves in the midst of helping others. We talk about the financial stressors of living your pas…
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The Hard Question Ep. 8 of 12 with Joshua Coburn
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Here is Ep. 8 of 12 of The Hard Question Podcast Series with Joshua Coburn. This episode was super important to me because Joshua Coburn has made a huge impact in my life in terms of mental health and otherwise. I know that whoever listens to this episode will immediately understand why I have so much Love for this dude. This episode is real, raw, …
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The Hard Question Ep. 7 of 12 with Austin Legg
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Here is Ep. 7 of 12 of The Hard Question Podcast Series with Austin Legg. This episode is so near and dear to me. Austin shares his powerful story about his battles with mental health, and where his life is today. He talks about going from wanting to end his life to finding a glimmer of hope that literally changed the trajectory of his life. Austin…
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The Hard Question Ep. 6 of 12 with Clark Impastato
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Here is episode 6 of 12 of The Hard Question with Clark Impastato. This was our 2nd episode together, and it definitely didn't disappoint. We talk about how he's doing, his thoughts about alcohol and mental health, his views on suicide, and how he finds his way out of funks if he ever finds himself there. I know this episode is going to touch peopl…
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The Hard Question Ep. 5 of 12 with Cody Alford
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Here is episode 5 of 12 of the Hard Question with Cody Alford. In this episode we go down a few rabbit holes while Cody shares his story, his views on suicide, and how he broke the chains of the darkness he has faced. Cody is a deep thinker, and I know this episode is going to strike a chord with a lot of people who listen. He breaks down the law o…
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The Hard Question Ep. 4 of 12 with Marcus Torgerson
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This is episode 4 of 12 of the 12 part podcast series The Hard Question. I Loved this episode so much. Marcus shares his story so candidly and honestly, and I know that it will help to wake some people up. Marcus doesn't hold back on this episode as he shares his honest opinions on mental health and how he has dealt with his own issues surrounding …
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The Hard Question Ep. 3 of 12 With Brandon Lilly
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Here is Ep. 3 of 12 with Brandon Lilly. This was by far one of my favorite episodes to date. Brandon shares his incredible story of being at the top of the power lifting game, and how injuries eventually forced him to change course. He shares how he ruined relationships to chase his dreams, and how he’s gone about healing some of those relationship…
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Here is Ep. 2 of 12 of The Hard Question Podcast series with Jeff Nichols. This episode was absolutely amazing. You would be hard pressed to find a more humble, well-spoken, heart centered warrior than Jeff Nichols. In this episode he shares his story of dealing with mental illness, and how he found his way up from hitting rock bottom. Jeff talks o…
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The Hard Question Ep. 1 of 12 with Dan Clancy
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I wish I could put into words how special this 12 part podcast series is to me, and how thankful I am for Dan for helping me to make this a reality. This series is dedicated to Rory Hamill, and I hope I can make even a fraction of the positive impact that he made in the world. You are missed brother, and I swear to do my best to carry on where you …
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Ep. 84 Dylan Magaster
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This was such a fun episode. Dylan is living the life that most of us dream about. He went from traveling the world in a van and documenting his journey, to now living on a sail boat and traveling the world. He has hit it big on youtube, and he shares what that journey was like and what failures he experienced along the way. I left this episode fee…
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Ep. 83 Sean Burrows "Sean Go Boom"
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This was my very first Rona Cast, and I'm so glad that I was able to get Sean back on the podcast again. We discuss life, religion, shooting, marketing, and so much more. I think you guys are going to enjoy this episode. We talked for 3 hours but it felt like minutes. If you aren't already following Sean go Boom, you know what to do!…
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This was an awesome episode with some even better people. Recycle for Veterans share their stories of how they met one another, their time serving as United States Marines, and how the concept for Recycle for Veterans was born. These guys are doing incredible things for our veterans, our communities, and our world. I hope you all dig this episode…
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Ep. 81 Ra of Earth
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This was such a fascinating episode. Ra goes into his upbringing in Michigan, and how his mind thought outside of what some would deem "normal". While his family largely lived in the matrix, he was living outside of it. He shares his catharsis from a brutal hockey player, to the evolved man that you see today. He also shares his story of becoming a…
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Ep. 80 Architect Goddess
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This episode was totally awesome, and right on time considering current world events. Carolina and I discuss making the world a better place, how we trust our own inner knowing, and how we can manifest our own abundance. Carolina was born in Argentina and came to the United States as a Freshman, and she shares her story of how she adapted while spe…
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Ep. 79 Alexander Hill
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This episode was recorded months ago, and we are finally releasing it. This was actually perfect timing. Alexander Hill dives deep and talks about the challenges he faced growing up, the mental health issues he had too overcome, and how he made out to the other side a much better and empowered man. I truly believe that this episode will resonate wi…
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Ep. 78 Here is MY "Backstory"
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Ep. 77 Certified Health Nut Troy Casey
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Ep. 75 Ashley Rogers
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Ep. 74 Dr. Tommy John
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Ep. 73 Heroic Hearts Project
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Ep. 72 Rob DuBois
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I absolutely loved recording this episode. Rob is a brilliant mind, and we dive deep on a lot of issues. Rob has spent decades as a public servant in various roles, one of them being an elite Navy SEAL. I walked away from the episode enlightened by our conversation and I am sure you will too. We cover everything from terrorism to what it means to b…
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Ep. 71 CEO/Founder of Fit Body Boot Camp Bedros Keuilian
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This episode was absolutely incredible. Bedros is a huge inspiration to me, and a true living testament to perseverance and an indomitable will to succeed. He shares his story of overcoming the trails of being an immigrant to this country, and ultimately deciding that he will me make something of himself. We talk about how he founded Fit Body Boot …
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Ep. 70 Pieces Of The Puzzle
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This is episode is so special to me. My cousin, Buckley, shares what his life has been like living with Autism. He talks about some of the challenges he has faced and how he has overcome some of them. His amazing parents talk about how they have navigated all that autism brings, and the steps that they've taken to ensure that Buckley has the best c…
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Ep. 69 Nestor Walters
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This episode was long overdue, and I'm so happy that we were able to finally get it done. In this episode Nestor talks about how his life began in Bangladesh, and what it was like moving to Greece in grade school and navigating his new environment while spending little to no Greek. He felt like a complete outsider, and he opens up about the impact …
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Ep. 68 Pete Turner
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In this episode I sit down with fellow podcaster and ex- Army spy, Pete Turner. We talk about his career as a spy and how he ended up doing that job. We talk about some of the skills he learned while in that profession, and how important his interpretors were while he was down range. Pete is also a host of a podcast, The Break it Down show. We talk…
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Ep. 67 Larry Broughton
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I was so intrigued by this episode. Larry is a wildly successful entrepreneur, award winning hotelier, best-selling author, keynote speaker, and a former elite Green Beret. Larry and I talk about men's work and how to step into our true power as men. We discuss our awakening and how it has shifted our lives as fathers, men, leaders, and humans. We …
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Ep. 66 Shems Heartwell with Empowered Loving
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I am elated that Shems and I were able to record this episode while we were in Sierraville for an incredible men's retreat. Shems is my mentor, my teacher, and my brother. In this episode Shems and I talk about how we can resource ourselves and avoid checking out in multiple areas of our lives. Shems shares his journey into Men's work, and some of …
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Ep. 65 Austin Legg
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This was such a great episode. This was my first episode following an amazing men's retreat, and I was pleasantly surprised by Austin in so many ways. He opens up completely and shares his heart. We talk about our struggles with mental health, our family dysfunction, and how he ended up turning it all around to become the amazing man that he is tod…
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Ep. 64 Matthew Schollard with Beneath the Surface
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What an incredible episode! Matt is a former United States Air Force Pararescue specialist. He shares some amazing stories in regards to his service, and also opens up about the struggles he faced after serving. Matt found his comfort in the ocean and by doing yoga. He co-founded Beneath the Surface foundation in an effort to assist in the healing …
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Ep. 63 Steffen Baldwin with Underdog Alliance
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This is the first episode under the new rebrand to Getting Real with Josh Boyer, and what a perfect episode for that. Steffen opens up completely as he shares about his life, his struggles, and how he ended up becoming an amazing advocate for dogs that nobody else would give a chance. We both share our stories openly about our mothers and fathers, …
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Ep. 62 Defense Kinetics
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In this episode I talk with David Kerr and Luke Strockis about their new company Defense Kinetics, and also their newly released Book Idiots to Monsters. Luke shares his story of becoming a successful entrepreneur and how he linked up with David. David shares his journey of becoming a self defense expert, and some of the lessons he learned along th…
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Ep. 61 Pauline Nordin with Fighter Diet
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What an incredible episode. In this episode Pauline and I discuss her upbringing and how some of her early childhood experiences shaped who she has become. We talk about her passion for helping other people realize their own potential to become healthy. She is such a powerhouse and has such a warrior mindset. She shares her views on diet and fastin…
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Ep. 60 The Terrorist Whisperer Hamody Jasim
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In the episode Hamody and I discuss his upbringing in Iraq when it was under the control of the ruthless dictator, Saddam Hussein. He shares his story of being thrown into prison at the age of 12 and the treatment that he was forced to ensure. We talk about the way most Iraqis felt when the Americans showed up to remove Saddam from power, and why h…
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Ep. 59 Zack Paben with More Heart Than Scars
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This podcast includes adult language and mature difficult themes about abuse, addiction, loss, and a dark sense of humor to face the trauma. Sensitive ears should steer clear, and people that are easily offended. This is a candid conversation between two men who have some deep scars, and who have overcome obstacles to help others. Zack from More He…
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Ep. 58 Andrew Tompkins
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In this Episode Andrew talks about his life, his love of diving, his acceptance to the University of La Verne, and then having the rug pulled out from underneath him and being diagnosed with bone cancer. Andrew shares so openly and candidly about the fear of getting that diagnosis, and what his initial reactions were to it. Andrew opens up about th…
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Ep. 57 Travis Kennedy with Kennedy Defensive Shooting
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In this episode Travis and I discuss his upbringing, and how the support of his family helped his dream of becoming a Navy SEAL become a reality. He shares his process of going through BUD/s and how mindset always trumps age. We talk about him being sent to a medical course on Fort Bragg right after receiving his trident, and before he joined his f…
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Ep. 56 Benjamin Thomas III "Mookie"
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This is the longest episode I've ever recorded, and one of the most moving as well. Ben opens up about his life and some of the terrible things that he had to ensure as a child. His willingness to be completely vulnerable is admirable. We talk about his decision to join the Navy and his path to becoming a Navy SEAL. We discuss him leaving the teams…
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Ep. 55 Zamia Cohen with Good Human Fitness
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In this episode Zamia and I talk about her dream of becoming a pediatrician, the dedication that it would take, and why she ultimately decided to change course. We talk about how she ended up becoming a phenomenal personal trainer. We talk about nutrition and how she goes about making a personal nutrition plan for her clients. We discuss some of th…
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Ep. 54 Dan Clancy with Zero Three OG
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In this episode Dan and I discuss his life and how some of the decisions of his parents helped shaped the course of his life. He is open and candid about the struggles with his relationship with his Father, and also about the adoration that he has for his Mother. We dive into his military experience and talk about how important mental health and vu…
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In this episode Jeff and I discuss his upbringing, and how working hard as a youngster was part of every day life in his house. Jeff talks about joining the Marines and how integrating back into civilian life was quite challenging. He is open and candid about his challenges with PTS and how it affected his employment and marriage. We talk about how…
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