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We live in a time where traditional masculinity is under assault. What was once considered normal and honorable is being called toxic. Our young men are being treated as predators-in-waiting. Is it any wonder that there is a crisis of masculinity in western civilization?

In this podcast, we discuss how men can be better men. Better fathers, husbands, business partners, leaders at home and in communities. We draw from 88 years of collective wisdom regarding the ways of men, dealing with healthy relationships, overcoming addictions, and finding meaning and purpose.]]>enSociety & CultureCopyright Derik Johnsonhttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/89bb3cb20677630b732e859792b9ebce.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/show/alpha-quorum-podcastThu, 16 Nov 2023 09:18:02 +0000Derik JohnsonDerik Johnsonfeeds@spreaker.comHost: Derik Johnson We live in a time where traditional masculinity is under assault. What was once considered normal and honorable is being called toxic. Our young men are being treated as predators-in-waiting. Is it any wonder that there is a...
We live in a time where traditional masculinity is under assault. What was once considered normal and honorable is being called toxic. Our young men are being treated as predators-in-waiting. Is it any wonder that there is a crisis of masculinity in western civilization?

In this podcast, we discuss how men can be better men. Better fathers, husbands, business partners, leaders at home and in communities. We draw from 88 years of collective wisdom regarding the ways of men, dealing with healthy relationships, overcoming addictions, and finding meaning and purpose.]]>yesepisodichttps://www.spreaker.com/user/10563832/118-the-offer-out-of-addiction-and-into-1274513d-5ad4-48a6-b03c-e539ab073a2bThu, 16 Nov 2023 07:43:25 +0000Derik JohnsonDive into a powerful narrative as Taco Mike Spurgin exposes the stark transition from a life riddled with self-deception to one of profound self-discovery. Mike discusses his struggle with addiction, not to substances, but to the deceptive allure of...5464yes49fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/10563832/117-recovery-from-sexual-addiction-how-t He was a high school teacher and went through an 18-month investigation where he was accused of sexual assault by a female student. He didn't do that, but his conversations were very inappropriate. Even the grueling legal process wasn't enough to make him stop. He used social media for sexting and had sexual relationships with 26 different women while married. His staggered disclosure took 18 months.
He is a business owner and avid golfer and now has three years of sobriety. He is practicing gratitude every morning and putting in some deep work in individual therapy, marriage counseling, and Sex Addicts Anonymous to continue rebuilding his new life where he and his wife are healthier than they have ever been. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/alphaquorum/message]]>ff49f942-93c7-4ad7-9a26-a31e4b179243Thu, 09 Nov 2023 08:42:43 +0000Derik JohnsonHis mother was a military officer who was harsh and abusive. The seeds of his addiction were planted by passing increasingly erotic, handwritten notes to a girl in high school, but he didn't have sex until college. His first sexual experience resulted... He was a high school teacher and went through an 18-month investigation where he was accused of sexual assault by a female student. He didn't do that, but his conversations were very inappropriate. Even the grueling legal process wasn't enough to make him stop. He used social media for sexting and had sexual relationships with 26 different women while married. His staggered disclosure took 18 months.
He is a business owner and avid golfer and now has three years of sobriety. He is practicing gratitude every morning and putting in some deep work in individual therapy, marriage counseling, and Sex Addicts Anonymous to continue rebuilding his new life where he and his wife are healthier than they have ever been. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/alphaquorum/message]]>5746yes48fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/10563832/116-the-battle-within-overcoming-addictic47cee46-ccbe-4898-99e2-527a0103ef7fThu, 02 Nov 2023 11:40:00 +0000Derik JohnsonIn this profound episode of The Alpha Quorum Show, we're joined by Jimmy Durbin, MSW, LCSW, LCADC, to delve deep into the complex web of addiction, emotional pain, and self-awareness. Utilizing their expertise, Jimmy and host Brad Singletary discuss...5055yes47fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/10563832/115-the-gift-of-desperation-from-homeles He spent years homeless and panhandling, living in the dark flood tunnels running underground in Las Vegas. He then met Taco Mike Spurgin, who showed him love and support when he needed it most. He checked in for treatment at CrossRoads of Southern Nevada for 6 months.
He now has 18 months of sobriety, is in the healthiest relationship of his life, is working as an apprentice in a local glazier union, and helps other men find sobriety. His wisdom and maturity will astound you as you learn from a young man with an old soul who is living life with no excuses. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/alphaquorum/message]]>b4512d0b-f304-405a-af81-cf06eb03650bWed, 25 Oct 2023 22:27:31 +0000Derik JohnsonBrad sits down with a 28-year-old man who was a homeless iv heroin user. He hasnt seen or spoken with his biological mother since he was four years old. At age 12 he ran away from home and began numbing with drugs and alcohol. At 15 he was legally... He spent years homeless and panhandling, living in the dark flood tunnels running underground in Las Vegas. He then met Taco Mike Spurgin, who showed him love and support when he needed it most. He checked in for treatment at CrossRoads of Southern Nevada for 6 months.
He now has 18 months of sobriety, is in the healthiest relationship of his life, is working as an apprentice in a local glazier union, and helps other men find sobriety. His wisdom and maturity will astound you as you learn from a young man with an old soul who is living life with no excuses. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/alphaquorum/message]]>5028yes46fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/10563832/114-lying-was-my-truth-recovery-from-sexd9f7be97-8388-4456-a2ce-8bf1257e5853Fri, 20 Oct 2023 19:16:42 +0000Derik JohnsonToday's episode is abut recovery from sexual addiction. Brad interviews James W, a man with years of sobriety from a sexual compulsion that destroyed his peace, disrupted his relationships, mental health and spiritual growth. He realized the power...5517yes45fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/10563832/113-a-new-freedom-getting-real-in-recove Randy discusses his upcoming e-book that tackles overthinking, linking it to emotions and actionable solutions. He emphasizes that recovery and self-improvement can't be extrinsically motivated; doing it to appease others or to escape legal consequences will not yield lasting change.
He poses the vital question: "Do you really want to stop doing this, or do you just really want the consequences to stop?" This sets the stage for the core argument that true transformation comes from a deeply rooted desire for a 'new life,' separate from external pressures. Brad complements this by asking what advice would be given to someone on the fence about making life-altering changes.
The conclusion is unequivocal: If one truly wishes to reinvent themselves, self-inquiry, self-observation, and the guidance of emotionally healthy individuals—who are not there to 'fix' but to 'walk alongside'—become crucial components for sustainable change. This episode is a call for authentic, self-driven transformation, fortified by communal wisdom and love.
EASIER WAYS - Randy's Website: www.easierways.org
RANDY'S FB GROUP: https://www.facebook.com/groups/easier.ways
RANDY'S PODCAST: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/randy-hyden1 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/alphaquorum/message]]>33b82c70-1f84-4cb0-b3c4-c0ba189ef999Sun, 15 Oct 2023 17:31:52 +0000Derik JohnsonIn this compelling podcast episode, speakers Randy Hyden and Brad Singletary delve into the transformative power of intrinsic motivation and community support in overcoming addictions and compulsive behaviors. Randy discusses his upcoming e-book... Randy discusses his upcoming e-book that tackles overthinking, linking it to emotions and actionable solutions. He emphasizes that recovery and self-improvement can't be extrinsically motivated; doing it to appease others or to escape legal consequences will not yield lasting change.
He poses the vital question: "Do you really want to stop doing this, or do you just really want the consequences to stop?" This sets the stage for the core argument that true transformation comes from a deeply rooted desire for a 'new life,' separate from external pressures. Brad complements this by asking what advice would be given to someone on the fence about making life-altering changes.
The conclusion is unequivocal: If one truly wishes to reinvent themselves, self-inquiry, self-observation, and the guidance of emotionally healthy individuals—who are not there to 'fix' but to 'walk alongside'—become crucial components for sustainable change. This episode is a call for authentic, self-driven transformation, fortified by communal wisdom and love.
EASIER WAYS - Randy's Website: www.easierways.org
RANDY'S FB GROUP: https://www.facebook.com/groups/easier.ways
RANDY'S PODCAST: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/randy-hyden1 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/alphaquorum/message]]>4826yes44fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/10563832/112-if-im-not-the-problem-there-is-no-so His spiral began in college where he struggled with organic chemistry which interrupted his academic and professional goals. After sobering up and "getting his balls back" his business soared and he began mentoring others and chairing meetings of Alcoholics Anonymous. He has found success beyond what he ever thought he was worthy of while doing something he loves. Join us as we continue this series on addiction and recovery. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/alphaquorum/message]]>777e6348-6089-4fdb-a688-eacdfe790adeThu, 05 Oct 2023 14:24:42 +0000Derik JohnsonOur guest describes a lengthy battle with alcoholism and the depths of pain and difficulty he found himself in through his addiction. Although he has two master's degrees and some doctoral work completed, he was once washing up in store restrooms and... His spiral began in college where he struggled with organic chemistry which interrupted his academic and professional goals. After sobering up and "getting his balls back" his business soared and he began mentoring others and chairing meetings of Alcoholics Anonymous. He has found success beyond what he ever thought he was worthy of while doing something he loves. Join us as we continue this series on addiction and recovery. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/alphaquorum/message]]>5038yes43fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/10563832/111-put-down-the-stick-self-forgiveness- Despite his accomplishments, Dr. Wilkes grappled with alcohol and drug addiction. He'll share the hard-earned wisdom that led him to self-forgiveness and making amends. His commitment goes beyond medicine; he serves on the boards of two local foundations and donates his expertise to women's shelters.
A decorated scholar and community servant, Dr. Wilkes is not just a medical expert but a living testament to overcoming life's toughest challenges. He finds balance through writing, CrossFit, and travel. Buckle up for an "all gas, no brakes" journey with this multifaceted king, warrior, magician, and lover of life. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/alphaquorum/message]]>9c7635ec-0512-4760-92f1-4cbc15e9b32fThu, 28 Sep 2023 22:30:07 +0000Derik JohnsonToday's guest, Dr. Paul Wilkes, is more than a renowned physician; he's a man who's faced the turbulence of addiction while building a luminous medical career. Born into a lineage of medical excellence, he's delivered 14,000 newborns and is a devoted... Despite his accomplishments, Dr. Wilkes grappled with alcohol and drug addiction. He'll share the hard-earned wisdom that led him to self-forgiveness and making amends. His commitment goes beyond medicine; he serves on the boards of two local foundations and donates his expertise to women's shelters.
A decorated scholar and community servant, Dr. Wilkes is not just a medical expert but a living testament to overcoming life's toughest challenges. He finds balance through writing, CrossFit, and travel. Buckle up for an "all gas, no brakes" journey with this multifaceted king, warrior, magician, and lover of life. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/alphaquorum/message]]>4882yes42fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/10563832/110-a-tiny-bit-willing-fear-ego-and-addi We're kicking off season four, all about addiction. He just completed a doctorate degree in psychology, he also holds two master's degrees, an MBA and a Master of Counseling from UNLV. He's been the CEO of two healthcare companies, built one of the most successful addiction recovery centers in the country, and founded Vegas Stronger, a non-profit dealing with homelessness, mental health, and substance abuse recovery. He has climbed 30 mountains including Mt. Everest and Denali.
He competed in two Ironmans, He's run seven marathons, including the Boston marathon where he pushed his longtime friend with MS in a wheelchair. He's also been featured as an interventionist on A&E's Emmy-award-winning show, Intervention. He's been clean and sober for 18 years and has personally been involved in the addiction recovery process for thousands of individuals. He is a married father with two sons and enjoys fitness, traveling, and boxing.
Dave's Pages:
Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/davevegas123/
https://www.instagram.com/vegasstrongerofficial/
Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/dave.marlon.3 Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@uncledaverocks123
VegasStronger.org
--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/alphaquorum/message]]>e65f0014-918c-459e-a1b7-872dc99be9b9Thu, 21 Sep 2023 05:02:46 +0000Derik JohnsonBrad sits down for the first time (in person) with a Las Vegas legend in the world of addiction recovery and treatment. This man helped Brad escape a relapse into alcoholism during COVID. They attended groups and spoke online and Brad now has 941 days... We're kicking off season four, all about addiction. He just completed a doctorate degree in psychology, he also holds two master's degrees, an MBA and a Master of Counseling from UNLV. He's been the CEO of two healthcare companies, built one of the most successful addiction recovery centers in the country, and founded Vegas Stronger, a non-profit dealing with homelessness, mental health, and substance abuse recovery. He has climbed 30 mountains including Mt. Everest and Denali.
He competed in two Ironmans, He's run seven marathons, including the Boston marathon where he pushed his longtime friend with MS in a wheelchair. He's also been featured as an interventionist on A&E's Emmy-award-winning show, Intervention. He's been clean and sober for 18 years and has personally been involved in the addiction recovery process for thousands of individuals. He is a married father with two sons and enjoys fitness, traveling, and boxing.
Dave's Pages:
Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/davevegas123/
https://www.instagram.com/vegasstrongerofficial/
Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/dave.marlon.3 Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@uncledaverocks123
VegasStronger.org
--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/alphaquorum/message]]>4136yes41fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/10563832/109-unconquered-how-to-believe-in-yourse Inspired by a historical account of a Native American tribe known for their unyielding endurance against overwhelming odds, the episode emphasizes how tenacity and resolve can serve as your greatest allies. Brad further discusses the importance of building a strong community, providing a sense of purpose and direction based on previous successes, and developing a resilient mindset in line with the Red9 principles. Tune in for a power-packed exploration of what it takes to remain resolute, adaptive, and ultimately, unconquered. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/alphaquorum/message]]>c0f366e1-fb59-4e2c-8695-c2a5a1a83f70Thu, 14 Sep 2023 06:43:00 +0000Derik JohnsonIn this episode of The Alpha Quorum Show, Brad Singletary delves deep into the components that make you unconquered despite life's adversities. The opening segment kicks off with a call to acknowledge your resilience and fortitude in facing life's... Inspired by a historical account of a Native American tribe known for their unyielding endurance against overwhelming odds, the episode emphasizes how tenacity and resolve can serve as your greatest allies. Brad further discusses the importance of building a strong community, providing a sense of purpose and direction based on previous successes, and developing a resilient mindset in line with the Red9 principles. Tune in for a power-packed exploration of what it takes to remain resolute, adaptive, and ultimately, unconquered. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/alphaquorum/message]]>1773clean39fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/10563832/108-attitude-is-everything-with-andy-gid75449b8e-70ef-4c78-a8c1-928d93fbabf0Thu, 07 Sep 2023 07:15:38 +0000Derik JohnsonBrad Singletary and Andy Giddings go full send on the topic of attitude. We discuss a model that identifies how our attitude is formed, how to recognize our attitude, and how it both precedes and follows action. Andy describes the process he went...4447yesfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/10563832/107-perseverance-turning-losses-into-win That habit has never ended and he never lets a day go by without reading and re-reading from leadership, growth, and spiritual books. He shares the many gifts that have come to him through his lifetime of faith and perseverance, including his entrepreneurial success in owning three locations of the Miracle-Ear franchise. Please join me for this inspiring and extremely uplifting conversation with Mr. Jim Williams from Idaho Falls, Idaho. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/alphaquorum/message]]>a0c21f59-87d2-425a-be9e-6ce717435f3eThu, 31 Aug 2023 05:35:09 +0000Derik JohnsonHe was born with severe hearing loss and struggled to learn because of his hearing. His father taught him that to truly pay attention, he needs to use his eyes to hear. He learned to read lips which worked out for him until he went on a church mission... That habit has never ended and he never lets a day go by without reading and re-reading from leadership, growth, and spiritual books. He shares the many gifts that have come to him through his lifetime of faith and perseverance, including his entrepreneurial success in owning three locations of the Miracle-Ear franchise. Please join me for this inspiring and extremely uplifting conversation with Mr. Jim Williams from Idaho Falls, Idaho. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/alphaquorum/message]]>4230clean37fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/10563832/106-tear-and-repair-how-fitness-works-wi62e12bf7-6d41-478a-8b38-ad39bf4d8cdbFri, 25 Aug 2023 06:52:38 +0000Derik JohnsonMaster Trainer Jorge Velilla joins the Alpha Quorum Show and shares extremely useful information about fitness, mindset, and how to go about getting started toward a healthier lifestyle. Jorge has been managing gyms, personal trainers, and...5022yesfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/10563832/105-lost-cause-how-not-to-be-one-with-ji462aee1b-1d73-4801-8791-6eb53914afe2Fri, 18 Aug 2023 05:54:49 +0000Derik JohnsonOngoing contributor Jimmy Durbin returns to headquarters to share some background info about how he moved from being a lost cause to a man of success and integrity. He describes how he identified two characters within him: Jim and Jimmy. Jim is his...4159yes35fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/10563832/104-rites-of-passage-the-making-of-a-mand3c0b68b-c343-42e6-acf0-a090806c7f0cThu, 10 Aug 2023 05:11:48 +0000Derik JohnsonDavid Scofield (Alpha Quorum 2022 Man of the Year) comes back to headquarters to report on the alpha things he's been doing this year including getting his daughter into racing and sponsoring a car show at an assisted living facility where he also...3096yes34fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/10563832/103-family-leadership-with-2023-man-of-t He discusses some of the models of masculinity he learned under including his own father, his youth leaders, and military and fire leaders. He describes the formation of his blended family and how he manages the stresses of being a stepfather to three children and the father of a new baby boy. He shares the role that his wife has had in his success as a father and tells stories that illustrate how he is learning to become a better man. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/alphaquorum/message]]>8c9f13fa-6162-4bef-86c4-79c1f32c3af8Thu, 03 Aug 2023 06:01:13 +0000Derik JohnsonAir Force Veteran and current civilian firefighter at Keesler Air Force Base in Biloxi, Mississippi, and 2023 Alpha Quorum Father of the Year winner Mitch Baxter discusses family leadership and how to be the head of household in ways that foster... He discusses some of the models of masculinity he learned under including his own father, his youth leaders, and military and fire leaders. He describes the formation of his blended family and how he manages the stresses of being a stepfather to three children and the father of a new baby boy. He shares the role that his wife has had in his success as a father and tells stories that illustrate how he is learning to become a better man. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/alphaquorum/message]]>4682yes33fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/10563832/102-damaged-dogs-damaged-men-how-to-healf11bfa33-3bd6-41a8-880f-0cf3078e8ae9Thu, 27 Jul 2023 07:23:10 +0000Derik JohnsonBrad Singletary continues the discussion with his nephew, Andy Giddings, who was recently released from prison on five felony convictions. He had never trained a dog before getting locked up but took advantage of his opportunity to learn and grow by...5506yes32fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/10563832/101-choosing-prison-sometimes-you-surren Finally, he chose prison. Finally, he chose maturity. Recently, I was going to buy him some work boots or whatever he could use, and he declined. I tried to hand him $100 bill and he declined it. He smiled and said, I can't take anything from anyone. It isn't good for me. He has maybe 20 years of learning in his last five.
He developed a pit bull rescue and rehabilitation program and managed 63 men, helping them all obtain their GEDs. Join me for the story of a man who chose prison in order to be free. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/alphaquorum/message]]>ce395f4f-3ae4-46b5-9b9e-e0493cc286afThu, 20 Jul 2023 05:30:35 +0000Derik JohnsonThis dude right here has reached manhood. Boys become men after they've spent three or four decades in the boyhood desert. Paradoxically, both feeding and trying to slay the bad wolf inside him at the same time, he was recently released from prison,... Finally, he chose prison. Finally, he chose maturity. Recently, I was going to buy him some work boots or whatever he could use, and he declined. I tried to hand him $100 bill and he declined it. He smiled and said, I can't take anything from anyone. It isn't good for me. He has maybe 20 years of learning in his last five.
He developed a pit bull rescue and rehabilitation program and managed 63 men, helping them all obtain their GEDs. Join me for the story of a man who chose prison in order to be free. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/alphaquorum/message]]>4348yes31fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/10563832/100-the-show-must-go-on-with-brad-single Brad explains the goals of the Alpha Quorum and defines the Red9. He teaches about the source of the slogan "ALPHA UP!", and how that was spontaneously coined by legendary entrepreneur, moto master and long-time recovery coach Taco Mike Spurgin. Join us in this celebration of 100 episodes and six YEARS of helping men like you, live life with no excuses.

--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/alphaquorum/message]]>2ba929bc-848b-46bf-9924-682e3995b77eThu, 13 Jul 2023 06:45:22 +0000Derik JohnsonFounder and host Brad Singletary describes how this whole thing originated and what our purpose is. He describes the evolution of the podcast and recounts some of the key interviews that we have done with men like Three-time Olympian Bill... Brad explains the goals of the Alpha Quorum and defines the Red9. He teaches about the source of the slogan "ALPHA UP!", and how that was spontaneously coined by legendary entrepreneur, moto master and long-time recovery coach Taco Mike Spurgin. Join us in this celebration of 100 episodes and six YEARS of helping men like you, live life with no excuses.

--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/alphaquorum/message]]>3278yesfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/10563832/099-send-it-2022-alpha-quorum-man-of-the
He describes his views on spirituality, that the deepest part of us is all the same.  He recounts experiences fishing with his dad, how he got into his career, his parenting philosophy, how he does husbandry and why he is so committed to helping other people.  This dude is inspiring and demonstrates with his life the slogan "No Excuses. Alpha Up."  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/alphaquorum/message]]>f5cdd650-1dc3-49c7-8c0e-e536d3df906bThu, 12 Jan 2023 17:23:07 +0000Derik JohnsonMeet Sco, a man recognized as one who epitomizes the alpha way: living life with no excuses. He was honored for his attitude and his actions and his many alpha attributes. He's a married father of two girls. He works as a welder. He's a musician, a...
He describes his views on spirituality, that the deepest part of us is all the same.  He recounts experiences fishing with his dad, how he got into his career, his parenting philosophy, how he does husbandry and why he is so committed to helping other people.  This dude is inspiring and demonstrates with his life the slogan "No Excuses. Alpha Up."  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/alphaquorum/message]]>5104cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/10563832/098-clean-freak-how-to-seize-opportunity https://www.ramseyvenner.com/ebook

--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/alphaquorum/message]]>a5d27221-dafb-45ae-81a7-1f4be5bae576Thu, 15 Sep 2022 07:38:14 +0000Derik JohnsonMy guest today is the son of a Colombian immigrant. He lettered in basketball and football at Fresno State University where he was given a full-ride athletic scholarship. He began to get in trouble with the law and spent 9 years in prison for DUIs. In... https://www.ramseyvenner.com/ebook

--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/alphaquorum/message]]>5929clean249fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/10563832/097-primal-polarity-masculine-devotion-a2c6e0340-75d2-4e37-a53b-d5a6dcce3fa0Thu, 01 Sep 2022 08:47:54 +0000Derik JohnsonIn one of the most interesting and widely relevant topics to date, Founder Brad Singletary discusses the problem with most failing relationships: he isn't being a loving and devoted leader, and she isn't being open about how she is actually feeling....4072cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/10563832/096-d-ick-pic-getting-real-growing-up-wi Colt shares the truth about who he is and some of the circumstances in his earlier life that have been difficult to manage. He has been loved and hated by millions of people around the globe.  His life has been both messy *and televised for the past 5 years, and his life has been documented through an engagement and marriage, domestic violence, divorce, shallow rebound, affair, second engagement, second marriage, pregnancy, and miscarriage, all while living with his widowed mother.  
But now he is thinking grown-ass-man shit. Where he is now is new and he shares the mature things he is trying to do to make his life meaningful. 
Colt dropped out of homeschool in 5th grade. His over-protective mother and mostly-disengaged father did the best they could.  In his early 20's he walked into his dad's apartment and found him dead.  He has lived with his mother ever since. He has been ridiculed for his codependent relationship with his mom. He didn't learn to drive until he was 28. He eventually graduated from the prestigious DigiPen with a bachelor's degree in computer science and created software for Formula One, Indy Car and The Boeing Company, which awarded him the Boeing Performance Excellence Award in 2014. 
He is currently trying to distance himself from destructive patterns and he shares never-before discussed details of his ongoing development as a man.  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/alphaquorum/message]]>2e115a63-3d0b-4b4a-b409-8c5b905f2413Thu, 28 Jul 2022 06:39:36 +0000Derik Johnson"I'm a work in progress." Reality TV Celeb Colt Johnson teaches some profoundly deep and surprisingly inspirational things about what he has learned as he has "examined himself" as part of TLC's most popular franchise ever: 90 Day Fiance and its... Colt shares the truth about who he is and some of the circumstances in his earlier life that have been difficult to manage. He has been loved and hated by millions of people around the globe.  His life has been both messy *and televised for the past 5 years, and his life has been documented through an engagement and marriage, domestic violence, divorce, shallow rebound, affair, second engagement, second marriage, pregnancy, and miscarriage, all while living with his widowed mother.  
But now he is thinking grown-ass-man shit. Where he is now is new and he shares the mature things he is trying to do to make his life meaningful. 
Colt dropped out of homeschool in 5th grade. His over-protective mother and mostly-disengaged father did the best they could.  In his early 20's he walked into his dad's apartment and found him dead.  He has lived with his mother ever since. He has been ridiculed for his codependent relationship with his mom. He didn't learn to drive until he was 28. He eventually graduated from the prestigious DigiPen with a bachelor's degree in computer science and created software for Formula One, Indy Car and The Boeing Company, which awarded him the Boeing Performance Excellence Award in 2014. 
He is currently trying to distance himself from destructive patterns and he shares never-before discussed details of his ongoing development as a man.  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/alphaquorum/message]]>6723yes247fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/10563832/095-youre-gonna-be-okay-how-to-do-it-wit https://edgarlawoffices.com
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-poet-delayed/id1626218958
https://www.amazon.com/My-Mother-Sleeps-Scott-Edgar/dp/B0B2TP6231/ref=sr_1_3?crid=23NBK0PTX9GV8&keywords=scott+edgar&qid=1656576475&sprefix=scott+edgar%2Caps%2C1425&sr=8-3 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/alphaquorum/message]]>bd515517-abff-4d65-bd50-22a0f210beebThu, 30 Jun 2022 08:31:51 +0000Derik JohnsonOur guest today is a father of five, an attorney, and a poet who recently published his first collection of poems. He is a podcaster and an actor and starred in a music video for the Killers for their 2018 song titled Rut. His mother died suddenly and... https://edgarlawoffices.com
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-poet-delayed/id1626218958
https://www.amazon.com/My-Mother-Sleeps-Scott-Edgar/dp/B0B2TP6231/ref=sr_1_3?crid=23NBK0PTX9GV8&keywords=scott+edgar&qid=1656576475&sprefix=scott+edgar%2Caps%2C1425&sr=8-3 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/alphaquorum/message]]>4263clean246fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/10563832/094-forgiving-your-dad-how-to-do-it0b75f557-529e-4e59-bebc-dd820da16830Thu, 16 Jun 2022 08:14:39 +0000Derik JohnsonBrad does another epic solo show where he gets down and dirty with some of his own history.  He shares why and how to forgive our fathers (or anyone for that matter) and teaches some very useful approaches about how to do it  --- Send in a voice...1824clean244fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/10563832/093-officer-down-moving-forward-no-excus https://www.americanthinker.com/author/samuelanthony/

--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/alphaquorum/message]]>5e3a515b-41bf-49fa-a4ac-e22ec5c59458Thu, 09 Jun 2022 07:29:02 +0000Derik JohnsonOur guest today is a medically-retired police officer who was severely injured by a gunshot wound to the head while on duty.  Statistically, there was a 90% chance that he would perish from the shooting and the extensive damage to his brain.  After... https://www.americanthinker.com/author/samuelanthony/

--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/alphaquorum/message]]>4199cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/10563832/092-how-to-build-a-fortress-with-2022-fab43c1121-44ca-4a23-969d-c776cb4a3328Thu, 02 Jun 2022 07:35:42 +0000Derik JohnsonHe is a father to eight children, has been a firefighter/paramedic for over two decades, and he comes to share some important life lessons.  The Alpha Quorum Show welcomes 2022 Father of the Year Jason Baker to AQHQ. Jason shares some lessons he has...5396yes243fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/10563832/091-learn-to-love-with-donald-butch-will Our guest today was born in Las Vegas on February 2nd. 1966 He's the youngest of five children. His father worked a variety of jobs when Bush was a kid. His father started the Las Vegas Motocross Club and later the Las Vegas Bicycle Motocross Club. Every Saturday and Sunday, he spent at the motocross and bicycle motocross track with his family organizing and running events.
Butch also raced both BMX and motocross himself. When Butch was about 14 years old. The track was no more feasible to run. His dad started a plumbing company, and Butch began to learn the trade of plumbing, which also worked a variety of other jobs and high school, including being a dishwasher at Marie Calendar's and driving a delivery truck.
When he was 19 years old, he decided to serve in LDS Mission which had joined the church approximately three years earlier. He served in Alaska and had a wonderful time there. Upon returning home, he attended college at UNLV and then received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Construction Management from Brigham Young University in 1991. While at BYU, he met and married the magnificent Paula Jones from Woodburn, Oregon.
They have six children, five of whom are married. They are the grandparents of ten grandchildren, which attended law school at the MCGEORGE School of Law in Sacramento, California. He graduated in 1994 and returned to Las Vegas with his family in 1997. He started his own law practice. He mostly represents contractors and subcontractors in construction issues. He also practices in the areas of real estate and business law.
Approximately seven years ago, his son-in-law, Drew Starbuck, graduated law school and came to work with Butch. Mr. Starbucks practices primarily in real estate planning and probate. They own the firm Williams-Starbuck. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/alphaquorum/message]]>7613e972-5bd3-4953-bd3a-2886f8562f38Thu, 26 May 2022 12:10:46 +0000Derik JohnsonMoto racer, marathoner, former LDS Bishop, current law practice owner, Harley rider and Las Vegas Rescue Mission volunteer  Donald "Butch Williams" joins the Alph Quorum Show and speaks of the profound lessons taught to him by the mature men in his... Our guest today was born in Las Vegas on February 2nd. 1966 He's the youngest of five children. His father worked a variety of jobs when Bush was a kid. His father started the Las Vegas Motocross Club and later the Las Vegas Bicycle Motocross Club. Every Saturday and Sunday, he spent at the motocross and bicycle motocross track with his family organizing and running events.
Butch also raced both BMX and motocross himself. When Butch was about 14 years old. The track was no more feasible to run. His dad started a plumbing company, and Butch began to learn the trade of plumbing, which also worked a variety of other jobs and high school, including being a dishwasher at Marie Calendar's and driving a delivery truck.
When he was 19 years old, he decided to serve in LDS Mission which had joined the church approximately three years earlier. He served in Alaska and had a wonderful time there. Upon returning home, he attended college at UNLV and then received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Construction Management from Brigham Young University in 1991. While at BYU, he met and married the magnificent Paula Jones from Woodburn, Oregon.
They have six children, five of whom are married. They are the grandparents of ten grandchildren, which attended law school at the MCGEORGE School of Law in Sacramento, California. He graduated in 1994 and returned to Las Vegas with his family in 1997. He started his own law practice. He mostly represents contractors and subcontractors in construction issues. He also practices in the areas of real estate and business law.
Approximately seven years ago, his son-in-law, Drew Starbuck, graduated law school and came to work with Butch. Mr. Starbucks practices primarily in real estate planning and probate. They own the firm Williams-Starbuck. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/alphaquorum/message]]>5203clean242fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/10563832/090-you-are-not-an-alpha-and-neither-am-175f54c0-e274-405b-b62a-636c0aea86d3Thu, 19 May 2022 11:50:47 +0000Derik JohnsonThere is some bone-chilling real-talk in this explicit and uncensored episode. In his most impassioned solo show ever, Alpha Quorum founder Brad Singletary goes OFF about the "caricature" associated with the term "alpha" and turns upside-down and...1627cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/10563832/089-all-in-alpha-distinction-with-coco-v Brad and Coco Vinny discuss how to have skills with both things and people, living congruent with your values and beliefs, being respected and trusted, presenting yourself with strength and dignity, and being effective in leadership. 🔺 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/alphaquorum/message]]>9173a12e-e078-4436-ab71-1f6c103c37f0Thu, 12 May 2022 12:00:49 +0000Derik JohnsonOur guest today is an entrepreneur and inventor with multiple patents. He is the Founder and CEO of COCO TAPS, a Las Vegas company that is the first to ever have been certified as a ZERO-WASTE company. He invented a tap device to turn a raw coconut... Brad and Coco Vinny discuss how to have skills with both things and people, living congruent with your values and beliefs, being respected and trusted, presenting yourself with strength and dignity, and being effective in leadership. 🔺 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/alphaquorum/message]]>4057clean240fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/10563832/088-listen-to-learn-alpha-discernment-pac5c231fe-ce12-4dde-b8f1-97bd2d5a23daThu, 05 May 2022 15:01:39 +0000Derik JohnsonThe level of wisdom shared in this episode may have never been reached on this show and this will be difficult to ever be out-smarted.  Rockford Wright, MD returns to the show to continue the discussion on discernment. He shares some extremely...5644clean239fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/10563832/087-pause-ponder-alpha-discernment-with-cbb85aed-8a48-4b99-a06c-06d10d039197Thu, 28 Apr 2022 07:33:17 +0000Derik JohnsonThis one's a stunner of a show.  Rockford "Rocky" Wright, MD, joins Brad and Mike Olsen in a stellar conversation on discernment.  Rocky's contribution to this topic is loaded with genius illustrations and stories that make some profoundly deep...4132clean238fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/10563832/086-influence-alpha-discipline-with-ryan2a1d86b1-9f49-4b32-b5e4-c8054b66ab8aThu, 10 Mar 2022 10:15:14 +0000Derik JohnsonOur guest today has been a counselor in a correctional facility for 21 years.  Several years before he started, he was an inmate there, serving 14 months for violent crimes as a juvenile. He paid off $33,000 in restitution by working in the kitchen....5135yes237fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/10563832/085-squared-away-alpha-discipline-with-r0f63e76f-e50b-417a-8694-316fa3d2f71bThu, 03 Mar 2022 13:00:00 +0000Derik JohnsonThis episode is special.  With our most distinguished guest ever on this podcast, Brad Singletary and Jimmy Durbin interview a man with high distinction, retired Coast Guard Rear Admiral Stephen Mehling.  Our topic is discipline and Admiral Mehling...6175yes236fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/10563832/084-shadow-wolf-alpha-endurance-part-two

How to patiently persevere with fortitude and grit.

How and why men need to seek help wherever they are, but certainly when the going gets tough.

Why sometimes, after all possible effort and adjustments have been implemented, and as a valid last resort, the right thing to do is to quit the endeavor, the expedition, the relationship or the job in order to preserve life and prevent further harm and damage to self or others.

As always, the guys share very personal stories of darkness and then triumph and how their own maturing process shaped new perspectives about themselves and what is possible and what can be accepted about life's challenges.  Mike O. is confronted about why he can't ask for help even though he is always willing to help others.  This is an exceptional conversation with high-value content.  Share it with people you know.  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/alphaquorum/message]]>4c319818-301c-4bf1-bf0f-24b363397b1cThu, 24 Feb 2022 12:00:00 +0000Derik Johnson.Part two of the discussion on Endurance.  Taco Mike, Jimmy Durbin, Mike Olsen, and Brad Singletary discuss the following from the RED9: - How to patiently persevere with fortitude and grit. - How and why men need to seek help wherever they are, but...

How to patiently persevere with fortitude and grit.

How and why men need to seek help wherever they are, but certainly when the going gets tough.

Why sometimes, after all possible effort and adjustments have been implemented, and as a valid last resort, the right thing to do is to quit the endeavor, the expedition, the relationship or the job in order to preserve life and prevent further harm and damage to self or others.

As always, the guys share very personal stories of darkness and then triumph and how their own maturing process shaped new perspectives about themselves and what is possible and what can be accepted about life's challenges.  Mike O. is confronted about why he can't ask for help even though he is always willing to help others.  This is an exceptional conversation with high-value content.  Share it with people you know.  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/alphaquorum/message]]>4167yes235fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/10563832/083-amor-fati-alpha-endurance-part-one Part one of a two-part series. Brad, Taco Mike, Jimmy Durbin, and Mike Olsen discuss one of the principles from the Red9, ENDURANCE. An alpha trains his mind to endure difficulty, he has written goals and adjusts when necessary. This show is improving and is probably our best episode ever.   --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/alphaquorum/message]]>a2e7c19f-05aa-4cc5-84cc-351d735e6159Thu, 17 Feb 2022 16:42:41 +0000Derik Johnson"This is a million-dollar conversation." - Taco Mike Part one of a two-part series. Brad, Taco Mike, Jimmy Durbin, and Mike Olsen discuss one of the principles from the Red9, ENDURANCE. An alpha trains his mind to endure difficulty, he has written... Part one of a two-part series. Brad, Taco Mike, Jimmy Durbin, and Mike Olsen discuss one of the principles from the Red9, ENDURANCE. An alpha trains his mind to endure difficulty, he has written goals and adjusts when necessary. This show is improving and is probably our best episode ever.   --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/alphaquorum/message]]>4656yes234fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/10563832/082-life-is-a-marathon-alpha-energy-with Tanner Smith is an emergency room Physician’s Assistant and worked the night of the Route91 mass shooting in Las Vegas on October 1, 2017.  He and his team treated 200 victims in two hours as a result of the shooting. He has qualified and completed the Boston Marathon 3 times and has a PR in the marathon running in 2 hours and 52 minutes. In his most recent Boston Marathon two months ago, a runner had a cardiac arrest and Tanner performed CPR saving her life, and still ran another 18 miles to finish with a time of 3:12. He enjoys promoting fitness and helping people stay active by coaching people looking to get into running and leading weekly group runs for Life Time Athletic Club.
In this episode we answer these questions: 
General health topics:

• What mistakes do men commonly make when it comes to the health of their bodies?
• What are the consequences of men who don’t pay enough attention to their physical wellbeing?
• What are the most common medical ailments that lead men to medical emergencies and injuries?

He burns premium fuel. Intentional about food and water.

• When it comes to nutrition and hydration, what really matters most?
• With so many ideas out there, how can men sort through diet approaches that can most benefit them?

He is igorously active to extend strength and stamina.

• What is the role of movement in maintaining optimal health?
• What do you eat, what do you do for physical fitness? What keeps you going?
• If a man has never exercised after middle school P.E., where should he begin?
• What leads to failure in men’s training habits? Why do we quit so easily?
• How can we stay motivated and disciplined with exercise?
• What drives you to compete?  Why not just do it as a hobby?

He judiciously uses supplements and medical treatments.

• Men are stereotypically notorious for NOT doing well with medical care.  Why is that?
• What general habits facilitate healing of the body when something has gone wrong?
• Supplements. Why?  What are the common dietary deficiencies that men need to supplement? How do we start? What’s the best bang for your buck in supplementation for beginners?

He gets proper rest.

• We discuss sleep as a way to improve health and prevent problems.

https://www.runnersworld.com/runners-stories/a38005460/meghan-roth-boston-marathon-cardiac-arrest/?utm_campaign=socialflowFBRW&utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social-media&fbclid=IwAR2TuiclpQiqYp8bK5Hopr3S17J2zKvTnz4GyVoE0FUMFEC0Sze6V_HQf0Y

--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/alphaquorum/message]]>b0f6359e-c36c-4165-a5a8-ed1be0f0800bThu, 16 Dec 2021 16:38:54 +0000Derik JohnsonGavin Hillman is a Doctor of Physical Therapy and has been actively engaged in structured and organized physical health for over 25 years. He continues to keep his physical health a priority and regularly takes part in running events, hikes, biking,... Tanner Smith is an emergency room Physician’s Assistant and worked the night of the Route91 mass shooting in Las Vegas on October 1, 2017.  He and his team treated 200 victims in two hours as a result of the shooting. He has qualified and completed the Boston Marathon 3 times and has a PR in the marathon running in 2 hours and 52 minutes. In his most recent Boston Marathon two months ago, a runner had a cardiac arrest and Tanner performed CPR saving her life, and still ran another 18 miles to finish with a time of 3:12. He enjoys promoting fitness and helping people stay active by coaching people looking to get into running and leading weekly group runs for Life Time Athletic Club.
In this episode we answer these questions: 
General health topics:

• What mistakes do men commonly make when it comes to the health of their bodies?
• What are the consequences of men who don’t pay enough attention to their physical wellbeing?
• What are the most common medical ailments that lead men to medical emergencies and injuries?

He burns premium fuel. Intentional about food and water.

• When it comes to nutrition and hydration, what really matters most?
• With so many ideas out there, how can men sort through diet approaches that can most benefit them?

He is igorously active to extend strength and stamina.

• What is the role of movement in maintaining optimal health?
• What do you eat, what do you do for physical fitness? What keeps you going?
• If a man has never exercised after middle school P.E., where should he begin?
• What leads to failure in men’s training habits? Why do we quit so easily?
• How can we stay motivated and disciplined with exercise?
• What drives you to compete?  Why not just do it as a hobby?

He judiciously uses supplements and medical treatments.

• Men are stereotypically notorious for NOT doing well with medical care.  Why is that?
• What general habits facilitate healing of the body when something has gone wrong?
• Supplements. Why?  What are the common dietary deficiencies that men need to supplement? How do we start? What’s the best bang for your buck in supplementation for beginners?

He gets proper rest.

• We discuss sleep as a way to improve health and prevent problems.

https://www.runnersworld.com/runners-stories/a38005460/meghan-roth-boston-marathon-cardiac-arrest/?utm_campaign=socialflowFBRW&utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social-media&fbclid=IwAR2TuiclpQiqYp8bK5Hopr3S17J2zKvTnz4GyVoE0FUMFEC0Sze6V_HQf0Y

--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/alphaquorum/message]]>6426clean233fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/10563832/081-no-more-mr-soft-guy-with-steve-edwar TOPICS DISCUSSED: 1. Attributes of a Nice Guy 2. The Covert Contract 3. Relationship Issues
RECOMMENDED BOOKS: The Way of Men by Jack Donovan The Way of the Superior Man by David Deida Sell Or Be Sold: How to Get Your Way in Business and in Life by Grant Cardone The 10X Rule: The Only Difference Between Success and Failure by Grant Cardone The Obstacle Is the Way by Ryan Holiday Own the Day, Own Your Life: Optimized Practices for Waking, Working, Learning, Eating, Training, Playing, Sleeping, and Sex by Aubrey Marcus Can't Hurt Me: Master Your Mind and Defy the Odds by David Goggins Chicken Soup for the Soul by Jack Canfield The Success Principles: How to Get from where You are to where You Want to be by Jack Canfield
LINKS: https://www.aamp.agency/https://destinywateradventures.com/https://www.watersportpodcast.com/https://the-podcast.aamp.agency/https://www.vegasjeeptours.com/https://andyfrisella.com/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/alphaquorum/message]]>c1dcf4a1-70e5-4b5d-a44d-bd548cc8fcaaThu, 09 Dec 2021 13:00:00 +0000Derik JohnsonIn some colorful and humorous yet insightful commentary, gangster BFF's Steve Edwards and Kevin O'Neil continue the discussion on the book "No More Mr. Nice Guy" by Robert Glover. They discuss the societal shifts that happened decades ago to create a... TOPICS DISCUSSED: 1. Attributes of a Nice Guy 2. The Covert Contract 3. Relationship Issues
RECOMMENDED BOOKS: The Way of Men by Jack Donovan The Way of the Superior Man by David Deida Sell Or Be Sold: How to Get Your Way in Business and in Life by Grant Cardone The 10X Rule: The Only Difference Between Success and Failure by Grant Cardone The Obstacle Is the Way by Ryan Holiday Own the Day, Own Your Life: Optimized Practices for Waking, Working, Learning, Eating, Training, Playing, Sleeping, and Sex by Aubrey Marcus Can't Hurt Me: Master Your Mind and Defy the Odds by David Goggins Chicken Soup for the Soul by Jack Canfield The Success Principles: How to Get from where You are to where You Want to be by Jack Canfield
LINKS: https://www.aamp.agency/https://destinywateradventures.com/https://www.watersportpodcast.com/https://the-podcast.aamp.agency/https://www.vegasjeeptours.com/https://andyfrisella.com/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/alphaquorum/message]]>6618cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/10563832/080-nice-guy-syndrome-with-steve-edwards Questions answered on this episode: 1. What's wrong with being a nice guy? 2. What does it mean to be integrated? 3. What's the making of a Nice Guy? 4. How do you please the person who matters the most? 5. How do you prioritize your needs?   What ways we can do to be integrated? Be honest about your feelings, your interactions. Quit being afraid of new experiences or what's around you. Learn to surrender what you can't change. Do what you want to do. Learn how to get help. Recognize that people are human. Stop trying to be perfect. Stop seeking approval. Take care of your own needs with integrity. Stop building such huge walls and let people in. Don't try to cover up or take attention away from your weaknesses. Don't be afraid of your shortcomings. Be aware or cognizant of your childhood events and some of the conditions or influences that led you to where you're at today. Set boundaries. Be transparent about what you're feeling about things. Spend more time with men. Recognize that women, they reject nice guys. Learn to be more passionate, more assertive, more responsible. Recognize that you don't have to do everything right, or you're allowed to be flawed. Don't let the fear of failure or the fear of success. Go after the life you want, quit settling. Make your own rules.
--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/alphaquorum/message]]>4f9a97b9-250b-48d5-8174-0cb2057aa2fcThu, 02 Dec 2021 13:00:00 +0000Derik JohnsonIf you're like most dudes, no one taught you how to be a man. Instead, you've probably been taught pretty much the opposite. So many personal influences in our lives: our parents, our peers, and society has conditioned us to be obedient rather than... Questions answered on this episode: 1. What's wrong with being a nice guy? 2. What does it mean to be integrated? 3. What's the making of a Nice Guy? 4. How do you please the person who matters the most? 5. How do you prioritize your needs?   What ways we can do to be integrated? Be honest about your feelings, your interactions. Quit being afraid of new experiences or what's around you. Learn to surrender what you can't change. Do what you want to do. Learn how to get help. Recognize that people are human. Stop trying to be perfect. Stop seeking approval. Take care of your own needs with integrity. Stop building such huge walls and let people in. Don't try to cover up or take attention away from your weaknesses. Don't be afraid of your shortcomings. Be aware or cognizant of your childhood events and some of the conditions or influences that led you to where you're at today. Set boundaries. Be transparent about what you're feeling about things. Spend more time with men. Recognize that women, they reject nice guys. Learn to be more passionate, more assertive, more responsible. Recognize that you don't have to do everything right, or you're allowed to be flawed. Don't let the fear of failure or the fear of success. Go after the life you want, quit settling. Make your own rules.
--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/alphaquorum/message]]>5082cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/10563832/079-motion-emotion-energy-alpha-energy-w Questions answered on this episode:

• What are some of the challenges you have faced as a man, and what has been most helpful in recovering from those difficulties?
• Why do we sabotage ourselves and how can we kind of work through that habit?
• What drags us down?
• How can a man create positive energy with his thoughts?
• How can a man create positive energy with his words?
• How can a man create positive energy with his movements?

Thoughts to Ponder: “There are two fundamental thoughts that just about everyone on the planet has, in fact, I'd say everybody on the planet has, so every listener here has these two thoughts. It's universal. The first one is I'm not enough. The second one is, if I'm not enough, I won't be loved.” "Depression makes us shrink. Depression makes us want to be small and unseen. We try and slink into the background, whereas someone who's energetic and full of life, the alpha that you're talking about, he's out there. His chest is up. His chin is up. He's looking in at an elevated level. His eyes are up. He's feeling good about himself. He's walking on his toes. He's not dragging himself around." "You and I have a choice, what are we going to do with our words? Are we going to use them in positive ways? Are we going to repair ourselves by asking better questions and by speaking in more positive ways? Or are we gonna do the reverse?" - Joshua Roy
Sign up for the meetup: https://www.meetup.com/register/?ctx=ref
Other related link: https://www.accessworldseminars.com/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/alphaquorum/message]]>f85ef207-f400-4d39-88f8-c592cf8bfb94Wed, 24 Nov 2021 13:00:00 +0000Derik JohnsonYou’ve never seen a person of tremendous influence who didn’t have some sense of control over their energy. The most influential people in your life have carried themselves with unmistakable vitality and positivity. Those high-value qualities are... Questions answered on this episode:

• What are some of the challenges you have faced as a man, and what has been most helpful in recovering from those difficulties?
• Why do we sabotage ourselves and how can we kind of work through that habit?
• What drags us down?
• How can a man create positive energy with his thoughts?
• How can a man create positive energy with his words?
• How can a man create positive energy with his movements?

Thoughts to Ponder: “There are two fundamental thoughts that just about everyone on the planet has, in fact, I'd say everybody on the planet has, so every listener here has these two thoughts. It's universal. The first one is I'm not enough. The second one is, if I'm not enough, I won't be loved.” "Depression makes us shrink. Depression makes us want to be small and unseen. We try and slink into the background, whereas someone who's energetic and full of life, the alpha that you're talking about, he's out there. His chest is up. His chin is up. He's looking in at an elevated level. His eyes are up. He's feeling good about himself. He's walking on his toes. He's not dragging himself around." "You and I have a choice, what are we going to do with our words? Are we going to use them in positive ways? Are we going to repair ourselves by asking better questions and by speaking in more positive ways? Or are we gonna do the reverse?" - Joshua Roy
Sign up for the meetup: https://www.meetup.com/register/?ctx=ref
Other related link: https://www.accessworldseminars.com/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/alphaquorum/message]]>5368cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/10563832/078-dont-hate-appreciate-alpha-reverence

Sabbath - a day of rest and reflection.

Community - synchronized singing or movements (example: CrossFit); and joining a group with a common cause

Sacred Texts - you can find wisdom through texts such as reading a book or joining a book club or some community.

Meal Time - communal, start with a prayer, or a toast. Prepare it with intention. Sacred intentional thoughts about how amazing it is to eat this food. Rituals where people are asked to share something or end with a board game.

Fasting - but not just for health benefits, save calories or get into ketosis. But do it for mental clarity and donate your saved $$ to a shelter.

Pilgrimage - a contemplative journey to a sacred place. Going to the ocean to scatter ashes. A pilgrimage has a purpose. To heal? To find forgiveness? To just experience something new or awesome.

Seasons - honor the beginning of spring, summer, fall, or winter. Connect with nature with a hike, picnic with friends, donate leftover food to a shelter.

Confession groups - such as AA, 12 step type addiction, recovery groups, and other spiritual programs.

Sacrifices - giving up something for other people or charity.

Other questions answered in this episode:

• What is humility? And how do we do it?
• What is the value of forgiveness? Why do we need to do that? And how do you do it?
• To seek out sublime experiences enlarges us. What does this mean and how might we do it?
• How do you create and foster gratitude?

--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/alphaquorum/message]]>3e727997-d710-4fe8-8a0d-6ca0d5c184d7Thu, 18 Nov 2021 13:00:00 +0000Derik JohnsonIn today's episode, we discuss the second part of Alpha Reverence in which we talk about the secular versions of spirituality from the book "The Power of Ritual" by Casper ter Kuile. He recommends taking some of the things from religious teachings and...

Sabbath - a day of rest and reflection.

Community - synchronized singing or movements (example: CrossFit); and joining a group with a common cause

Sacred Texts - you can find wisdom through texts such as reading a book or joining a book club or some community.

Meal Time - communal, start with a prayer, or a toast. Prepare it with intention. Sacred intentional thoughts about how amazing it is to eat this food. Rituals where people are asked to share something or end with a board game.

Fasting - but not just for health benefits, save calories or get into ketosis. But do it for mental clarity and donate your saved $$ to a shelter.

Pilgrimage - a contemplative journey to a sacred place. Going to the ocean to scatter ashes. A pilgrimage has a purpose. To heal? To find forgiveness? To just experience something new or awesome.

Seasons - honor the beginning of spring, summer, fall, or winter. Connect with nature with a hike, picnic with friends, donate leftover food to a shelter.

Confession groups - such as AA, 12 step type addiction, recovery groups, and other spiritual programs.

Sacrifices - giving up something for other people or charity.

Other questions answered in this episode:

• What is humility? And how do we do it?
• What is the value of forgiveness? Why do we need to do that? And how do you do it?
• To seek out sublime experiences enlarges us. What does this mean and how might we do it?
• How do you create and foster gratitude?

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What makes it so tough for men to have their connection with a higher power?

Is there any obligation following belief?

What is religious practice do you do that does help you find that connection to your higher power?

Topics discussed: Reasons why men find it difficult to connect with a higher power:

• Sometimes people find it difficult to have any concept of a higher power because they come from dysfunctional backgrounds such as having horrible, abusive, and distant fathers.
• Some religious models have unhealthy perspectives. They do things to an extreme which is opposite to the biblical perspective of God wanting to have a balance.
• When a person prays for something that didn’t happen, they don’t have the understanding of the purpose of prayer and that God is not a Santa Claus.
• It all comes down to readiness of being connected to a higher power because nobody is going to be able to make you do it.

The obligation following a belief:

• Find beliefs, systems, structures that work then study those and apply discipline towards them. It’s beneficial to people.
• If religion is a vehicle that works for a particular man, apply with caution and be thoughtfully aware of how much influence it has on you.

Religious practice that can help men find the connection to a higher power:

• Service (voluntary)
• Offering
• Efforts and Time
• Giving and Sharing
• Teaching the Fellowshippers

ATHEIST / AGNOSTIC How can a person like that explore spirituality? How can a person not interested in the traditional view of God improve their spiritual life?

• It depends on what they are trying to achieve.
• You have a decision to make in improving your spiritual life.
• It can also start on sublime experiences.

Final words, when it comes to a man trying to mend a relationship with God:

• One of the things that God says is that if you seek me, you'll find me. And if you want to find God, the first thing you do is look, and I think you can look in creation. Just like in Google, whatever you're searching for in life, you're going to find it.
• We start with the rules, but eventually, in spirituality, things have to move beyond that.
• There's gotta be more to life than just me, even if it's just others. We connect to God through relationships with others as well, because if he's truly created everybody and we're created in his image, then we can see him in other people.

--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/alphaquorum/message]]>cfb03474-29be-4011-ac02-524da6b2be93Thu, 11 Nov 2021 05:46:19 +0000Derik JohnsonThe 18th century philosopher Immanuel Kant asked these questions: (1) What can I know? (2) What ought I to do? (3) What may I hope for? (4) What is man? These are the basic questions of philosophy.  The root of the word PSYCHOLOGY is  psyche, which is...

What makes it so tough for men to have their connection with a higher power?

Is there any obligation following belief?

What is religious practice do you do that does help you find that connection to your higher power?

Topics discussed: Reasons why men find it difficult to connect with a higher power:

• Sometimes people find it difficult to have any concept of a higher power because they come from dysfunctional backgrounds such as having horrible, abusive, and distant fathers.
• Some religious models have unhealthy perspectives. They do things to an extreme which is opposite to the biblical perspective of God wanting to have a balance.
• When a person prays for something that didn’t happen, they don’t have the understanding of the purpose of prayer and that God is not a Santa Claus.
• It all comes down to readiness of being connected to a higher power because nobody is going to be able to make you do it.

The obligation following a belief:

• Find beliefs, systems, structures that work then study those and apply discipline towards them. It’s beneficial to people.
• If religion is a vehicle that works for a particular man, apply with caution and be thoughtfully aware of how much influence it has on you.

Religious practice that can help men find the connection to a higher power:

• Service (voluntary)
• Offering
• Efforts and Time
• Giving and Sharing
• Teaching the Fellowshippers

ATHEIST / AGNOSTIC How can a person like that explore spirituality? How can a person not interested in the traditional view of God improve their spiritual life?

• It depends on what they are trying to achieve.
• You have a decision to make in improving your spiritual life.
• It can also start on sublime experiences.

Final words, when it comes to a man trying to mend a relationship with God:

• One of the things that God says is that if you seek me, you'll find me. And if you want to find God, the first thing you do is look, and I think you can look in creation. Just like in Google, whatever you're searching for in life, you're going to find it.
• We start with the rules, but eventually, in spirituality, things have to move beyond that.
• There's gotta be more to life than just me, even if it's just others. We connect to God through relationships with others as well, because if he's truly created everybody and we're created in his image, then we can see him in other people.

--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/alphaquorum/message]]>4029clean228fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/10563832/075-the-craftsman-and-the-cash-alpha-res☑ being resourceful as a man
☑ managing the most important resources you have
☑ how the alpha sees money and other forms of wealth
☑ mistakes you could be making financially
☑ gaining better positioning and judgment with money
☑ and a whole lotta more awesome stuff.
Whether you're a first-year apprentice amateur part-time graveyard shift trash taker outer who is out on FMLA from a ruptured scrotum making corndogs at the mall or a qualified investor, this conversation will be a gift, I promise you.  🔺️
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☑ managing the most important resources you have
☑ how the alpha sees money and other forms of wealth
☑ mistakes you could be making financially
☑ gaining better positioning and judgment with money
☑ and a whole lotta more awesome stuff.
Whether you're a first-year apprentice amateur part-time graveyard shift trash taker outer who is out on FMLA from a ruptured scrotum making corndogs at the mall or a qualified investor, this conversation will be a gift, I promise you.  🔺️
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🔺 Alpha Quorum Website: https://alphaquorum.com/
🔺 Alpha Quorum Show on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-alpha-quorum-show/id1360413532
🔺 Alpha Quorum Show on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6KKsw7ZL72Tq4KSivz6zco
🔺 Alpha Quorum Show on Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy8xZWVjMDQwL3BvZGNhc3QvcnNz
🔺 Alpha Quorum Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alphaquorum/
🔺 Alpha Quorum Show Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/alphaquorum
🔺 Brad Singletary's Website: https://bradsingletary.com
🔺 Taco Moto: https://tacomoto.co
🔺 Taco Moto Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/TACOMOTOCO/featured
🔺 John Galt Wealth Solutions: http://johngaltwealth.com/

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We discuss the language of responsibility: examples of words and phrases that men need to be comfortable with in taking ownership of their failures.  But first, Taco Mike describes how he became so comfortable with the language of responsibility by first getting right with who he is as a person and learning to be comfortable in his own skin, having an identity that was purely his own and not the template that others told him he should be. He describes one of the unlikely ways he did this: refusing to go along with something he once believed and taught others to do because it no longer made sense for him to continue.
We discuss apologies and how they are more harmful than good if they come from a place of victimhood and how words are usually not enough.
Taco Mike describes a moto trip in Mexico with a group of men that went terribly wrong as they became stranded on a treacherous mountainside, the surprising way he went about handling his responsibilities as the leader of the expedition and the outcome that required Alpha-level humility. Find out how things ended up and what he gained from this experience.

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🔺 Alpha Quorum Show on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6KKsw7ZL72Tq4KSivz6zco
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🔺 Alpha Quorum Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alphaquorum/
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🔺 Taco Moto: https://tacomoto.co/
🔺 Taco Moto Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/TACOMOTOCO/featured

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Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/alphaquorum/message]]>67b6a9e9-9162-46cf-ae34-d4dc129d085bWed, 09 Jun 2021 05:22:46 +0000Derik JohnsonBrad Singletary and Taco Mike finish the series on Alpha Responsibility with some ultra-valuable lessons about how men can admit wrongs, make amends, accept the things they cannot control and do the next right thing.   We discuss the language of...
We discuss the language of responsibility: examples of words and phrases that men need to be comfortable with in taking ownership of their failures.  But first, Taco Mike describes how he became so comfortable with the language of responsibility by first getting right with who he is as a person and learning to be comfortable in his own skin, having an identity that was purely his own and not the template that others told him he should be. He describes one of the unlikely ways he did this: refusing to go along with something he once believed and taught others to do because it no longer made sense for him to continue.
We discuss apologies and how they are more harmful than good if they come from a place of victimhood and how words are usually not enough.
Taco Mike describes a moto trip in Mexico with a group of men that went terribly wrong as they became stranded on a treacherous mountainside, the surprising way he went about handling his responsibilities as the leader of the expedition and the outcome that required Alpha-level humility. Find out how things ended up and what he gained from this experience.

🔺 Alpha Quorum YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfSBTuuACBWGOfH04CrZnjQ
🔺 Alpha Quorum Private Facebook Group for Men: https://www.facebook.com/groups/alphaquorum
🔺 Alpha Quorum Website: https://alphaquorum.com/
🔺 Alpha Quorum Show on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-alpha-quorum-show/id1360413532
🔺 Alpha Quorum Show on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6KKsw7ZL72Tq4KSivz6zco
🔺 Alpha Quorum Show on Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy8xZWVjMDQwL3BvZGNhc3QvcnNz
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🔺 Taco Moto: https://tacomoto.co/
🔺 Taco Moto Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/TACOMOTOCO/featured

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We explore the dysfunctional shadow energies of the immature masculine in 'boy psychology.'  We talk about: 


the highchair tyrant
the weakling prince
the grandstander-bully
the coward
the know-it-all trickster
the dummy
the mama's boy
the dreamer


We discuss what it looks like when men are still operating from an immature (boy) mindset and introduce the healthy mature archetypes in their fullness.

Buy the Book

Alpha Quorum Website

Brad Singletary, LCSW

Private Facebook Group for Men





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Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/alphaquorum/message]]>c8343578-bebe-4067-b24f-38252574c7c6Mon, 15 Mar 2021 06:52:20 +0000Derik JohnsonMen are faced with unique challenges and many of our failures come from operating from “boy psychology” instead of the mature and evolved “man psychology”. We often find ourselves asking “what kind of men should we be?”  There are many perspectives...
We explore the dysfunctional shadow energies of the immature masculine in 'boy psychology.'  We talk about: 


the highchair tyrant
the weakling prince
the grandstander-bully
the coward
the know-it-all trickster
the dummy
the mama's boy
the dreamer


We discuss what it looks like when men are still operating from an immature (boy) mindset and introduce the healthy mature archetypes in their fullness.

Buy the Book

Alpha Quorum Website

Brad Singletary, LCSW

Private Facebook Group for Men





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We interview Matt Marx, LCSW, who is working as a mental health clinician in the Las Vegas area.  We describe four common mental health disorders including PTSD, Bipolar Disorder, Major Depression and various forms of anxiety.  We teach men how they might recognize the need for further evaluation when the emotions or behaviors the see in themselves or their loved ones are cause for alarm. We discuss medical assessments, how to communicate with a prescriber who may evaluate you for medication, how to deal with loved ones who struggle, and other super helpful tips.

*While we feature professionals on our show, the content is intended informational entertainment purposes only.

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We interview Matt Marx, LCSW, who is working as a mental health clinician in the Las Vegas area.  We describe four common mental health disorders including PTSD, Bipolar Disorder, Major Depression and various forms of anxiety.  We teach men how they might recognize the need for further evaluation when the emotions or behaviors the see in themselves or their loved ones are cause for alarm. We discuss medical assessments, how to communicate with a prescriber who may evaluate you for medication, how to deal with loved ones who struggle, and other super helpful tips.

*While we feature professionals on our show, the content is intended informational entertainment purposes only.

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All combined, the men in this show are fathers to 24 children.  One of these Alphas is a dapper dirt bike braaaper and process engineer for Intel, living and raising his two young children in the Pacific Northwest.  One is a therapist and life coach who has endured 27 surgeries and has been on forearm crutches for 40 years.  The fittest man here is a 56 year-old grumpy drama teacher and actor who adopted all five of his children and found a noticeably different environment in his home as he focused on what was right in his world, worked out with a buddy and read several non-fiction books on "how not to die."  

One man owns a highly-successful catering company in Las Vegas, chairs AA meetings and listens to podcasts and audiobooks on multi-tasking walks every single day, even though he walks 15-20 miles a day in his profession. And lastly, the hog-hunting earth-mover Australian who won the Alpha360 challenge after inspiration from his doctor who told him he was "not obese, but FAT", and his biochemist father who convinced him to give up energy drinks and as a result now drinks only water. Hear how they changed their mood and their mindset about life by writing 30 words of gratitude every day, prayed or meditated, avoided addictions, journaled and more fully engaged with their families.  These men show what it means to make a commitment to leveling up by tracking and reporting their daily progress and using a tribe of brothers  to improve their attitude, actions, and attributes.

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Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/alphaquorum/message]]>17985599-8846-4e1e-a7c2-5a032eeeb859Wed, 06 Jan 2021 06:41:43 +0000Derik JohnsonMeet the top five finishers in the first-ever Alpha360, a 60-day challenge consisting of difficult daily tasks requiring each man to stretch himself physically, mentally, emotionally, spiritually and with their loved ones.  Hear about why they were...
All combined, the men in this show are fathers to 24 children.  One of these Alphas is a dapper dirt bike braaaper and process engineer for Intel, living and raising his two young children in the Pacific Northwest.  One is a therapist and life coach who has endured 27 surgeries and has been on forearm crutches for 40 years.  The fittest man here is a 56 year-old grumpy drama teacher and actor who adopted all five of his children and found a noticeably different environment in his home as he focused on what was right in his world, worked out with a buddy and read several non-fiction books on "how not to die."  

One man owns a highly-successful catering company in Las Vegas, chairs AA meetings and listens to podcasts and audiobooks on multi-tasking walks every single day, even though he walks 15-20 miles a day in his profession. And lastly, the hog-hunting earth-mover Australian who won the Alpha360 challenge after inspiration from his doctor who told him he was "not obese, but FAT", and his biochemist father who convinced him to give up energy drinks and as a result now drinks only water. Hear how they changed their mood and their mindset about life by writing 30 words of gratitude every day, prayed or meditated, avoided addictions, journaled and more fully engaged with their families.  These men show what it means to make a commitment to leveling up by tracking and reporting their daily progress and using a tribe of brothers  to improve their attitude, actions, and attributes.

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Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/alphaquorum/message]]>4864cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/10563832/064-sometimes-warriors-get-naked-taking-Talking points in this episode:
How can a man know when he needs outside help?
Our own experiences in therapy and famous men who have been to therapy.
What prevents men from being willing to seek help?
Other topics discussed:
Pushing ego, pride and fear away in order to find the different available resources for help and self improvement.
Finding appropriate help and what to expect in a therapy setting. Also, how to get the most out of your experience.

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Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/alphaquorum/message]]>b66e9b6a-ad26-4454-8c93-c208bc47716fTue, 24 Nov 2020 21:37:27 +0000Derik JohnsonWhy is it so hard to ask for help? In this episode we discuss personal limitations and the bravery involved in seeking outside help. Talking points in this episode: How can a man know when he needs outside help? Our own experiences in therapy and...Talking points in this episode:
How can a man know when he needs outside help?
Our own experiences in therapy and famous men who have been to therapy.
What prevents men from being willing to seek help?
Other topics discussed:
Pushing ego, pride and fear away in order to find the different available resources for help and self improvement.
Finding appropriate help and what to expect in a therapy setting. Also, how to get the most out of your experience.

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