Manifesto Radio

In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Jena (Casas) Kiser, a licensed Clinical and Police and Public Safety Psychologist, to dive deep into the complex world of mental health, trauma, and resilience.High-stakes environments demand a unique kind of strength, but they also carry a heavy psychological toll. Dr. Kiser shares invaluable insights on overcoming the stigma around mental health, building trust within first responder organizations, managing hypervigilance, and the power of self-compassion. We also discuss the shifting landscape of mental health, including the roles that social media and AI play today.Whether you are a first responder, a family member, or anyone navigating life's heavy challenges, this conversation offers practical wisdom for building true resilience.About Our Guest: Dr. Jena Kiser is a native Nevadan who owns and operates a private practice specializing in mental health services for first responders and their organizations. With a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology, a Master's in Criminal Justice, and licensing across 42 PSYPACT states, she is a leading expert, researcher, and advocate for public safety wellness.Connect with Dr. Kiser: Website: www.theridgenv.comSubscribe to our patron for ad free podcast and more⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/edsmanifesto⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sneakreaper industries Merchandise and clases⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://sneakreaper-industries.com/⁠⁠

WitchdoctorzeroDavid Byas AKA D. Willy in the tattoo world since 1989, and more recently as "Doc" in the EDC community, has been a lifelong artist and world traveler.Originally making tattoos and outsider art, D became seriously interested in making EDC gear and impact weapons around 2013. Being a bit of a self-styled fashionista,D wanted a sap like Grandpa's, but with more style and flair, so he started carving and tooling them...re-engineering and trying to do something different with an age-old tool.In 2016 he brought one of his daughters, Sydnie, into the fold, and the two have recently opened The Apokalyptik in Urbana, Ohio, combining tattooing and custom-made/bespokeleather gear into one storefront.Witchdoctor Zero- Made with Soul in the USA.This conversation delves into the art of improvisation in tool-making, particularly focusing on the crafting of saps and the journey of a tattoo artist. They explore the historical significance of saps in law enforcement, the influence of military culture on craftsmanship, and the evolution of tattoo machines.They discuss the power of visualization in manifesting success, the intersection of art and weaponry, and personal experiences with the occult. The importance of community support in craftsmanship is emphasized, highlighting how shared knowledge and experiences shape the artisan's journey.They delve into deep themes of spirituality, trauma, and the search for meaning in life. They explore personal experiences with death, the nature of reality, and the power of belief and manifestation. The discussion also touches on the impact of family stories and legends, as well as the complexities of relationships and personal growth. Throughout the dialogue, they reflect on their fears, beliefs, and the lessons learned from their past experiences, ultimately seeking a deeper understanding of themselves and the world around them.Subscribe to our patron for ad free podcast and more⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/edsmanifesto⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sneakreaper industries Merchandise⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://sneakreaper-industries.com/⁠⁠

Randy Blythe is the American vocalist of the Grammy-nominated heavy metal band Lamb of God, known for his aggressive vocal style and powerful lyrics. Born in 1971, he joined the band, then known as Burn the Priest, in 1995 and also fronts the side-project band Halo of Locusts. Beyond music, he is a photographer, author, and activist.Ed and Randy discuss the journeys of two individuals through punk rock culture, exploring their experiences in Tijuana and the impact of music on their lives. Their conversation covers the evolution of punk, the importance of skateboarding, and the challenges of personal struggles like alcoholism.They delve into the complexities of addiction, recovery, and the effects of fame on mental health, sharing personal experiences with substance abuse and the path to sobriety. They also touch on how younger generations view drug use, the struggle to confront personal demons, and the role of travel in fostering cultural understanding.The dialogue also highlights the dehumanization and immigration issues tied to labor policies and society. They stress the importance of personal accountability, the role of art in social commentary, and the challenges within the legal system. Ultimately, their conversation emphasizes empathy, authenticity, and being present while reflecting on personal growth and the journey of sobriety.Subscribe to our patron for ad free podcast and more⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/edsmanifesto⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sneakreaper industries Merchandise⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://sneakreaper-industries.com/⁠⁠

Angel and Ed explores the transformative journey of an individual who transitioned from gang life to military service and now serves as an international speaker. The discussion delves into themes of authenticity, survivor's guilt, redemption, and the complexities of identity and belonging. Angel shares personal experiences, including a kidney donation, the challenges of recovery from surgery, and the impact of military service on personal growth.The conversation also addresses the intersection of immigration and military service, the role of veterans in society, and the importance of empathy and understanding in bridging cultural divides. They delve into the complexities of immigration, cultural identity, and the struggles faced by immigrants in the United States. They discuss the hypocrisy surrounding national identity, the challenges of family separation, and the perception of law enforcement.Ed and Angel emphasizes the importance of community, economic influence, and finding common ground in a divided society. They also reflect on the impact of war on veterans and the need for a more compassionate approach to immigration policy. Ultimately, the conversation highlights the power of purpose and the potential for positive change within communities.Subscribe to our patron for ad free podcast and more⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/edsmanifesto⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sneakreaper industries Merchandise⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://sneakreaper-industries.com/⁠⁠

This conversation delves into the complex Mexican spirituality and its diverse connections, exploring from occultism and syncretism with African roots, to family influences and supernatural experiences. Key topics addressed include ethics in spiritual practice, the importance of vibration and emotions, and various forms of initiation (Mano de Orula, rayamiento) and interpretation. The discussion also covers historical aspects like sacrifices, contemporary challenges like narcosatanism and spiritual fraud, the role of ancestral medicines, and figures like Santa Muerte and the yaya. Specific practices like Palo and Ifá are analyzed, along with the emotional/energetic cost of spiritual work, the duality of good and evil, responsibility, and the evolution of social perception, complemented by personal reflections and experiences.Subscribe to our patron for ad free podcast and more⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/edsmanifesto⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sneakreaper industries Merchandise⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://sneakreaper-industries.com/⁠⁠

Dan "The Hitman" Moret is an American mixed martial artist born on November 21, 1986, in Mankato, Minnesota. He competes in the Lightweight division and has fought in various organizations, including Bellator MMA and the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC).Moret began his professional MMA career in 2012 and has fought across many reputable organizations, such as the Legacy Fighting Alliance, King of the Cage, and Resurrection Fighting Alliance. He compiled a 13-3 record early in his career and had notable victories, including breaking the seven-fight winning streak of Jordan Griffin.In the UFC, Moret faced several tough opponents, including Gilbert Burns, Alex White, and Jared Gordon. After three straight losses, he was released from the UFC in October 20192. He then competed in UAE Warriors and Bellator MMA, where he had mixed results.Moret's fighting style is characterized by his submission skills, with a significant portion of his wins coming via submission. He continues to compete and train, showcasing his dedication to the sport.Subscribe to our patron for ad free podcast and more⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/edsmanifesto⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sneakreaper industries Merchandise⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://sneakreaper-industries.com/⁠⁠

Dustin hill from west Fargo who is a retired police officer of 20 years. Dustin began his law enforcement career working as a correctional officer and sort special operations response team officer. Dustin then moved to cass county nd and worked as a corrections deputy and transport officer. Dustin then went on to work for the south east multi county agency narcotics task force as a narcotics agent for 4 years.Dustin then went on to serve the community of wahpeton nd as a k9 officer. Drug recognition officer and patrol rifle operator as well as methods of instruction for basic police subjects and dive rescue recovery officers. Dustin ended his career due to ptsd issues and now makes custom knives, 1911grips, and 1911s under the Burkett name with his business partner and fellow artist Joe. Dustin looks for worlds rarest and original materials for the 1911 grips game.Dustin is also an advocate for post traumatic growth and attributes being here and much of his success .Subscribe to our patron for ad free podcast and more⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/edsmanifesto⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Merchandise⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://sneakreaper-industries.com/⁠⁠

From jail, to becoming a Navy SEAL. Back to jail and kicked out of the United States military. Destroying his life even more in trail due to lack of purpose and pleasure chasing. To suicidal and homeless. ‍Then, graced with a moment of clarity, flying to France, and joining the French Foreign Legion. Finding redemption, inner peace, and the fortification of the mind and body via discipline and subtraction.Subscribe to our patron for ad free podcast and more⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/edsmanifesto⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Merchandise⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://sneakreaper-industries.com/⁠⁠