Philippa Bagley spent 15 years in British Army defence and intelligence programme management, including a deployment to Afghanistan, as an Army reservist. Now a clinical hypnotherapist specializing in burnout and sleep, she sees clients across the UK and internationally while completing an MSc in Neuroscience and Psychology of Mental Health at King’s College London.

Marie “Slider” Henriksen served as an Army medic before building a second mission: recovery advocacy. She writes and speaks about healing from trauma and addiction, with a focus on veteran suicide awareness, and recently published a poetry collection illustrated with her own photography.

A service-disabled Air Force Security Forces veteran, Ryan Hammer built a reputation leading large teams through high-pressure operational and logistical work before becoming an entrepreneur. He now works with The Veteran Alliance, carrying the same leadership principles that earned him award-winning program recognition in uniform.

A career spent moving the gear that powered special operations missions led Josh Morris to a new mission in retirement. The retired Navy Chief Petty Officer co-founded Iron Sheppard Outdoors, a nonprofit helping veterans and first responders fighting PTSD get outside and get better.

One bad car accident sent her straight into sports medicine. Dr. Lisa Patel, a Texas chiropractor certified in Graston Technique and RockTape, joins Jacob Chaisson to talk recovery, performance, and treating athletes.

Joe Torrillo was a 25 year Lieutenant with the NYC Fire Dept. who is now retired on disability. He spent the first 15 years of his career in Engine Company # 10, across the street from the South Tower of the World Trade Center. While recuperating from a severe injury on New Years Eve of 1996 going in to 1997, Joe was assigned to convalesce in the office of fire safety education.Eight months into this "light-duty" position, Joe was ultimately named the Director of this public-based program. In his new position, Joe would co-design a children's state-of-the-art fire safety learning center, which opened in October, 2000.This new venue, "The Fire Zone ", in the heart of Manhattan, was nominated and won the coveted "THEA" award at the Emmy's in 2002. Shortly thereafter, in January of 2001, Joe worked on a project with Fisher-Price Toys to help design a new children's "action figure", which was part of their line of "Rescue Heroes". This new action figure was named "Billy Blazes" and was a likeness of a NYC Firefighter, who was an addition to their other "Rescue Heroes ".In conjunction with the Executives of the Fisher-Price Corp., Joe chose the "Fire Zone" as the location for the press conference to introduce "Billy Blazes", and then keeping with a safety theme, ironically chose the date of September 11, 2001, because 9/11 is the Emergency phone number in New York City.On the way to the press conference, that was set for 9 a. m., Joe was about an eighth of a mile away from the World Trade Center, when American Airlines Flight #11 struck the North Tower at 8:46 a.m. Fearing for his Firefighter brothers in Engine Co. 10 and Ladder Co. 10 across the street from the Towers, Joe diverted to the scene to render assistance.Three minutes after donning borrowed bunker gear, at 9:03 a.m., the second jet, flew over Joe's head and slammed in to the South Tower. With a background in Structural Engineering, Joe made an immediate assessment that everyone above the fire was doomed to death, and the buildings would collapse.While Joe was involved in the rescue operation, the South tower fell at 9:59 a.m. Joe was buried alive with a fractured skull, broken ribs, broken arm, crushed spine and heavy internal bleeding. Shortly after being found alive in the rubble, they removed Joe on a long spine board and placed him on the deck of a boat on the Hudson River, with the expectation of getting him to a hospital.As emergency personnel were holding his split scalp together, the North Tower fell and buried Joe alive again. He was alone in the engine room.About 45 minutes later, Joe was once again rescued from the debris, and taken across the Hudson River, where he awoke in a hospital room at the Jersey City Trauma Center in New Jersey. Because he was wearing a borrowed set of firefighting clothing with the name Thomas McNamara, Joe was mis-identified by that name, and Joe was declared missing for 3 days. By the time the sun set on the evening of September11, 2001, Joe had miraculously survived the collapse of both Towers, but with life-long injuries.Sadly, "Billy Blazes" would come to represent the 343 New York City Firefighters who had made the supreme sacrifice of their lives in the rescue effort.Today Joe Torrillo travels the world as a professional speaker with a quest to make our country the "Re-United States of America", resurrecting patriotism, trumpeting the men and women of the Armed Services, mentoring adolescents, and inspiring audiences of all sizes to embrace change and never give up on their dreams.

He's back for round two, and this time he's the one asking the questions. Retired Army SFC and self-described warrior poet Ramon Martinez returns to talk poetry, philosophy, and puts the hosts in the Hot Seat.

Dwayne Wagner Sr. is a retired Army Colonel and a notable figure in military and educational circles. He has served in various capacities throughout his career, including as a professor and speaker, focusing on leadership and community engagement. Wagner emphasizes the importance of understanding and promoting new holidays and their significance in American cultureHis experiences in the Army and academia have shaped his perspectives on race relations and community serviceWagner's insights are often shared in interviews and public discussions, where he highlights the evolving nature of societal values and the role of education in fostering understanding. He is recognized for his contributions to discussions on military service and its impact on society.Wagner emphasizes the importance of character in leadership, sharing insights from his 30-year military career. He encourages self-reflection and respect for all individuals, which fosters a more inclusive environment within the militaryInspiring LeadershipWagner believes that inspiring leadership is essential for bridging the gap between past successes and future innovations. This approach fosters a culture that values experience and promotes individualityContinuous LearningA commitment to continuous learning is seen as a vital factor for success. Leaders are encouraged to adapt and grow in response to changing circumstances.