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Your Thoughts Your Reality

Your Thoughts Your Reality

Mike Cole 135 Episodes Sep 18, 2026

Your Thoughts Your Reality with Mike Cole is a podcast dedicated to helping veterans overcome challenges like procrastination, self-doubt, and fear through Neuroencoding science. Hosted by Certified Elite Neuroencoding Specialist Michael Cole, it aims to empower veterans to reconnect with their families and society. The podcast provides compassionate guidance for navigating post-deployment life.

Episodes

What Did Strength Cost You? | Identity — The 1st Silent War | Chris Chandler-Yates
What Did Strength Cost You? | Identity — The 1st Silent War | Chris Chandler-Yates Sep 18, 2026 2653 Send us Fan MailWhat happens when the version of you that keeps everyone safe starts costing you the people you love?For men in policing, military service, first response, and other high-pressure careers, control, vigilance, emotional restraint, and the ability to stay composed under pressure can become part of who you are.Those traits may make you exceptional at the job.But what happens when they
When Did You Start Doubting Yourself? | Identity — The 1st Silent War | Laura Ollinger
When Did You Start Doubting Yourself? | Identity — The 1st Silent War | Laura Ollinger Sep 12, 2026 2015 Send us Fan MailWhen did you first start questioning whether you were good enough?For many people, that story begins early—through grades, sports, appearance, approval, responsibility, or trying to become the version of ourselves we believe others will accept.Over time, those messages can become part of our identity until we stop asking who we are and start measuring ourselves by how well we perfo
Who Sees the Veteran? | Identity — The 1st Silent War | Brittinie Wick
Who Sees the Veteran? | Identity — The 1st Silent War | Brittinie Wick Sep 4, 2026 2297 Send us Fan MailWhat happens when the uniform comes off—but part of you still needs that chapter of your life to be seen?And what happens when people do not even recognize that you were the one who served?For many veterans, transition is not simply about leaving the military. It is about deciding what parts of service you carry forward, what parts you release, and how you build a new identity with
Can You Lead Without Rank? | Identity — The 1st Silent War | Neco Johnson
Can You Lead Without Rank? | Identity — The 1st Silent War | Neco Johnson Aug 27, 2026 1950 Send us Fan MailWhat happens when the rank comes off?When the title disappears, the structure changes, and the position that helped define you for decades suddenly belongs to someone else?For many veterans and leaders, transition is not simply about finding another job. It can force a much deeper question:Who am I when the authority, recognition, and identity attached to my role are gone?In this e
What Makes Tomorrow Matter? | Mission — The 2nd Silent War | Marcus Weiss
What Makes Tomorrow Matter? | Mission — The 2nd Silent War | Marcus Weiss Aug 26, 2026 2112 Send us Fan MailWhen was the last time you genuinely couldn’t wait for tomorrow?For many veterans, leaders, parents, and high performers, there comes a point when life starts feeling more like routine than anticipation. The career changes. The kids grow up. The old mission ends. The days keep moving—but the question quietly becomes:What am I actually looking forward to now?In this episode of Your
What’s Worth Chasing Now? | Mission — The 2nd Silent War | Tony Medrano
What’s Worth Chasing Now? | Mission — The 2nd Silent War | Tony Medrano Aug 25, 2026 2321 Send us Fan MailWhat are you chasing now?For veterans and high performers, finishing one mission can create an uncomfortable question:What’s next?Another challenge can keep us moving. Another title can keep us busy. Another goal can give us something to pursue.But movement is not always purpose.In this episode of Your Thoughts, Your Reality, Michael Cole sits down with Tony Medrano, a former U.S.
What Are You Leaving? The Silent War of Legacy with Nancy Jones
What Are You Leaving? The Silent War of Legacy with Nancy Jones Jul 31, 2026 1718 Send us Fan MailWhat do you want your life to stand for?Not someday. Not only after you are gone. But through the way you choose to live right now.In this episode of Your Thoughts, Your Reality, Michael Cole sits down with Nancy Jones, a coach, speaker, leadership mentor, and Dual Elite Certified Neuroencoding Specialist with decades of experience in education, leadership development, and personal
Who Decides Your Worth? The Silent War of Self-Worth with Dominika Staniewicz
Who Decides Your Worth? The Silent War of Self-Worth with Dominika Staniewicz Jul 31, 2026 2060 Send us Fan MailWho gets to decide what you are worth?For many veterans, leaders, and high performers, value becomes connected to results, recognition, productivity, and being the person everyone depends on.But when the role changes, the achievement loses its meaning, or success stops feeling fulfilling, a deeper question emerges:Do I still know my value when I am not proving it?In this episode of
Take Control Back: Trauma, TMS, and the Fourth Silent War with Michelle Strigotte
Take Control Back: Trauma, TMS, and the Fourth Silent War with Michelle Strigotte Jul 24, 2026 1905 Send us Fan MailHave you ever felt like life was happening to you instead of for you?For many veterans, first responders, and families, trauma does not remain in the past. It can change how the present feels—leaving someone anxious, disconnected, constantly on guard, or determined to control everything around them just to feel safe.In this episode of Your Thoughts, Your Reality, Michael Cole sits
What Is Really Stopping You? Fear, Autopilot, and the Ninth Silent War with Lauri Clontz
What Is Really Stopping You? Fear, Autopilot, and the Ninth Silent War with Lauri Clontz Jul 23, 2026 1939 Send us Fan MailWhat is really stopping you from moving forward?For veterans, leaders, and high performers, fear does not always look like fear. Sometimes it looks like anger, avoidance, perfectionism, isolation, overworking, or shutting down before life has the chance to hurt us again.In this episode of Your Thoughts, Your Reality, Michael Cole sits down with Lauri Clontz, founder of Start Drivin
Is Caring the Bridge? Connection, Consciousness, and the Courage to Care with Dr. Tony Nader
Is Caring the Bridge? Connection, Consciousness, and the Courage to Care with Dr. Tony Nader Jul 23, 2026 2338 Send us Fan MailWhat if the answer to disconnection is not becoming tougher, more guarded, or more independent?What if the bridge back—to ourselves, to one another, and to a greater sense of meaning—is caring?In this episode of Your Thoughts, Your Reality, Michael Cole sits down with Dr. Tony Nader, a medical doctor, neuroscientist, consciousness researcher, New York Times bestselling author, and
Can Healing Become Your Mission? The Silent War of Mission with Rebecca McCord
Can Healing Become Your Mission? The Silent War of Mission with Rebecca McCord Jul 21, 2026 1983 Send us Fan MailWhat are you working toward now?For many veterans, families, first responders, and high performers, the next mission isn't about accomplishing more.Sometimes...The mission begins with healing.In this episode of Your Thoughts, Your Reality, Michael Cole sits down with Rebecca McCord, a vagus nerve activation and gut health coach whose mission is helping people improve their men

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