The Warrior’s Ascent Podcast: From Healing to High-Performance
You are at war....with yourself, and likely don’t realize it. Your thoughts, beliefs, habits, and actions often sabotage you. Are they helping you overcome adversity or setting you up for failure? To win this battle you must connect with your inner Warrior. We all have a Warrior within us, one that strengthens our resolve and helps us rise to meet life’s challenges. If you’re just surviving rather than thriving, then it’s time to embrace the Warrior archetype, live the Warrior Ethos, and ascend. If you are a Veteran, First Responder, or someone looking to take charge of your life, find your tribe, and be the hero of your own story then this podcast is for you. Join Mike Kenny and Matt Hastings, two retired US Army officers who served in US Army Special Forces and Aviation Units, as they share with you the optimal performance practices they learned in their time with the military and Warriors’ Ascent, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that helps Veterans and First Responders dealing with post-traumatic stress. Best practices developed to fortify the mind, body, and soul to strengthen your resolve and conquer life’s challenges. Vincit Qui Se Vincit
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Friday Jun 06, 2025
Friday Jun 06, 2025
📝 Episode Description:
In this raw and riveting episode, we sit down with Steve Svetzka—a Marine Force Recon veteran, former SWAT officer, and Warriors’ Ascent alumnus—whose journey spans combat zones, city streets, and inner battles with trauma. Steve opens up about the silent wounds he carried for decades, the cost of unresolved pain, and the pivotal moment he chose vulnerability over suppression. From surviving the darkest valleys of PTSD to discovering peace through intentional living, therapy, and brotherhood, Steve's transformation is a testament to resilience and the power of community.
You’ll hear firsthand how tools like EMDR therapy, yoga, breathwork, and support networks helped Steve shift from survival mode to purposeful living. If you’ve ever felt “bent” by life’s weight—this episode will show you it’s possible to realign and rise stronger.
🎧 "Bent, Not Broken" is a masterclass in warrior healing, personal accountability, and the courage it takes to truly face yourself.
#WarriorsAscent #VeteranMentalHealth #PTSDRecovery #LawEnforcementSupport #MarineCorpsVeteran #FirstResponderHealing #TraumaRecoveryJourney #InnerWarrior #ForceRecon #EMDRTherapy #MentalHealthForHeroes #ResilientVeterans #IntentionalLiving #VeteranSupportNetwork #SWATToSelfCare #HealAndThrive #BrotherhoodOfHealing #WarriorEthos #SelfCareForSurvivors #BendDontBreak
Friday Jun 06, 2025
Friday Jun 06, 2025
🎙️ Podcast Title:
“Bent, Not Broken: One Warrior’s Path from Recon to Recovery”
📝 Episode Description:
In this raw and riveting episode, we sit down with Steve Svetzka—a Marine Force Recon veteran, former SWAT officer, and Warriors’ Ascent alumnus—whose journey spans combat zones, city streets, and inner battles with trauma. Steve opens up about the silent wounds he carried for decades, the cost of unresolved pain, and the pivotal moment he chose vulnerability over suppression. From surviving the darkest valleys of PTSD to discovering peace through intentional living, therapy, and brotherhood, Steve's transformation is a testament to resilience and the power of community.
You’ll hear firsthand how tools like EMDR therapy, yoga, breathwork, and support networks helped Steve shift from survival mode to purposeful living. If you’ve ever felt “bent” by life’s weight—this episode will show you it’s possible to realign and rise stronger.
🎧 "Bent, Not Broken" is a masterclass in warrior healing, personal accountability, and the courage it takes to truly face yourself.
#WarriorsAscent #VeteranMentalHealth #PTSDRecovery #LawEnforcementSupport #MarineCorpsVeteran #FirstResponderHealing #TraumaRecoveryJourney #InnerWarrior #ForceRecon #EMDRTherapy #MentalHealthForHeroes #ResilientVeterans #IntentionalLiving #VeteranSupportNetwork #SWATToSelfCare #HealAndThrive #BrotherhoodOfHealing #WarriorEthos #SelfCareForSurvivors #BendDontBreak
The Warrior's Ascent Podcast
What you can expect from this podcast: Accompany Mike and Matt, two retired US Army officers, on their lifelong Hero's Journey where they share the trials, tribulations, successes, failures, and valuable lessoned learned they've garnered throughout their Army careers and at Warriors' Ascent, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that helps veterans and first responders with post-traumatic stress get on the path to healing in order to live joyous, fulfilling, and purposeful lives. Our goal is to provide actionable information through compelling stories, anecdotes, and cutting edge research that will empower the listener to take ownership of their life and thrive.