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Unarmored Talk

Unarmored Talk

By: Mario P. Fields - Sergeant Major (Ret.)
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Unarmored Talk—where emotional armor is left at the door. Host Sgt. Maj. (Ret.) Mario P. Fields and his guests lean into open, heartfelt conversations that reveal personal stories, raw emotions, and authentic connection. Tune in for intimate, unfiltered discussions that invite vulnerability and celebrate honesty.

© 2025 Unarmored Talk
Personal Development Personal Success
Episodes
  • When the Medals, Rank, and Spotlight can’t Hide the Pain
    Nov 7 2025

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    What happens when the medals, rank, and spotlight can’t hide the pain anymore?

    I sit down with Marine Corps Captain and former Team USA bobsled athlete Riley Tejcek to unpack the quiet cost of divorce 💔, the line between grief and depression, and how true forgiveness can free the soul 🙏.

    Riley opens up about how success became a shield—how overtraining and perfection masked deeper wounds—and how faith helped her face the loss, move through grief, and rebuild from within. Her turning point came through real forgiveness, not to reconcile, but to reclaim peace.

    A powerful talk about faith, resilience, and identity—for anyone who’s ever powered through when their soul needed to slow down. 💪

    🎧 Episode Chapters

    00:00 – From Indiana Roots to Team USA 🏅
    03:55 – Behind the Highlight Reel 🎭
    15:20 – The Forgiveness Turning Point 🙏
    20:30 – Redemption, Remarriage, and Hope 💫

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    • Become a Member Today! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_M2Kfxb2hN1uHdlDKGtuQw/join
    • Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL6pF-fF29KO1rqQsabaxHHO1nQQtn5lhd
    • Still Serving, Inc.: www.stillservinginc.com
    • Email: mario@stillservinginc.com
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    24 mins
  • Why Great Leaders Don’t Push Harder — They Connect Deeper
    Oct 29 2025

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    What if your greatest leadership move isn’t to push harder — but to connect deeper? 🤝

    Retired Army Colonel and executive coach Paul Raggio joins me to unpack the difference between motivation and inspiration, how emotional intelligence fuels trust, and why a leader’s first job is to help others stay self-motivated.

    From Desert Storm to the boardroom, Paul shares field-tested lessons on turning blind spots into breakthroughs—including how to use SWOT analysis to plan real continuity, train two levels down, and rehearse leadership handoffs before you need them.

    You’ll walk away with practical takeaways:
    ✅ Build trust before giving advice
    ✅ Tailor inspiration to each person’s drive
    ✅ Protect the mission with bench strength
    ✅ Lead with EQ, reflection, and humility

    💡 Whether you’re leading a team or scaling a business, this episode delivers a playbook for resilient, people-first leadership.

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    • Become a Member Today! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_M2Kfxb2hN1uHdlDKGtuQw/join
    • Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL6pF-fF29KO1rqQsabaxHHO1nQQtn5lhd
    • Still Serving, Inc.: www.stillservinginc.com
    • Email: mario@stillservinginc.com
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    23 mins
  • From Surviving to Thriving - What's Next After 50?
    Oct 24 2025

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    🎙️ What if the second half of life isn’t a slow fade—but a bigger canvas?

    Meet Barbara and Heather, a mother-daughter coaching duo redefining midlife. 🌱 Barbara returned to school in her 50s, earned two master’s degrees, and rebuilt her coaching practice. 🎓 Heather left the performing arts at 40, discovered leadership coaching, and found her calling to teach adults and teams. 🎭

    Together, they reveal how self-awareness, courage, and community can turn uncertainty into growth. 💪 We talk about fear, stalled plans, and how to rebuild belonging through curiosity, mentorship, and connection.

    If you’re wondering what’s next, this episode offers tools to blend experience with new direction—and reminds us that aging isn’t a limit, it’s leverage. 🔑

    📘 Chapters
    00:04:57 – Barbara’s Late-Career Pivot
    00:07:55 – Heather’s Journey From Arts To Coaching
    00:11:05 – Facing Fear & Finding Support
    00:12:22 – Rebuilding Belonging & Community
    00:14:41 – Authenticity, Storytelling & Mindful Growth

    Support the show


    • Become a Member Today! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_M2Kfxb2hN1uHdlDKGtuQw/join
    • Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL6pF-fF29KO1rqQsabaxHHO1nQQtn5lhd
    • Still Serving, Inc.: www.stillservinginc.com
    • Email: mario@stillservinginc.com
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    26 mins
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