Dan Chumbler climbed from the bottom of the corporate ladder to the very top—through sheer grit, determination, and drive. Starting as a salesman, he rose through the ranks to a high-level management position at Polaris before becoming CEO of MeatEater, and finally Tethrd. It’s hard to do this rise justice through a brief episode summary, so you’ll have to listen to appreciate the journey and glean how you might accomplish similar feats in your own career. You can find Dan on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dan-chumbler/ Follow And Support The Show Follow, rate, and review the show wherever you listen. And if that happens to be on YouTube, like this video too before sharing the episode with family and friends. Website: https://zachtidwell.net Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61556533676388 Instagram: @ZachCTidwell LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zach-tidwell-9076852ab/ X: @ZachCTidwell Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/going-in-blind-with-zach-tidwell/id1787306128 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/51IxT43v95otwaXDkyr6FW YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@GIB_Pod #GIB #GoingInBlind Podcast theme music by Transistor.fm.
Monty Heath is a decorated Navy SEAL who finished his career at the pinnacle of special warfare—Seal Team 6. And he opened up how tough it was to transition into the civilian world, including entrepreneurship, volunteering, and executive protection work. Not to mention the trials his family went through while his youngest son fought for his life while under the clutches of bacterial meningitis. You can connect with Monty on his website at montyheath.com. Follow And Support The Show Follow, rate, and review the show wherever you listen. And if that happens to be on YouTube, like this video too before sharing the episode with family and friends. Website: https://zachtidwell.net Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61556533676388 Instagram: @ZachCTidwell LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zach-tidwell-9076852ab/ X: @ZachCTidwell Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/going-in-blind-with-zach-tidwell/id1787306128 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/51IxT43v95otwaXDkyr6FW YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@GIB_Pod #GIB #GoingInBlind Podcast theme music by Transistor.fm.
Follow And Support The Show Follow, rate, and review the show wherever you listen. And if that happens to be on YouTube, like this video too before sharing the episode with family and friends. Website: https://zachtidwell.net Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61556533676388 Instagram: @ZachCTidwell LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zach-tidwell-9076852ab/ X: @ZachCTidwell Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/going-in-blind-with-zach-tidwell/id1787306128 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/51IxT43v95otwaXDkyr6FW YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@GIB_Pod #GIB #GoingInBlind Podcast theme music by Transistor.fm.
Derrick McManus is a former police officer who operated in Australia’s Special Tasks And Rescue(STAR) Group for a portion of his career. And today’s episode focused primarily on the day he accrued 14 penetration injuries in one of Australia’s biggest shootouts, and the three hours he was left alone fighting for his life. Today, Derrick is both a speaker and coach, and you can find him at the following links: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/derrickmcmanus14/ Instagram: @derrickmcmanus_ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/derrickmcmanus/Facebook Website: https://derrickmcmanus.com Follow And Support The Show Follow, rate, and review the show wherever you listen. And if that happens to be on YouTube, like this video too before sharing the episode with family and friends. Website: https://zachtidwell.net Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61556533676388 Instagram: @ZachCTidwell LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zach-tidwell-9076852ab/ X: @ZachCTidwell Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/going-in-blind-with-zach-tidwell/id1787306128 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/51IxT43v95otwaXDkyr6FW YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@GIB_Pod #GIB #GoingInBlind Podcast theme music by Transistor.fm.
Brian O’Connell is a retired United States Air Force Lieutenant Colonel who served his country for more than two decades. From flying nuclear missions on a B-52 Stratofortress during the Cold War, to the overthrowing of Manuel Noriega in Panama, to supporting Army infantry units on the ground as a JTAC—he’s seen a little bit of everything during his decorated career. But that’s not all— this man has lived an incredibly full life, and you’ll have to listen to the episode to hear how it’s all played out. Follow And Support The Show Follow, rate, and review the show wherever you listen. And if that happens to be on YouTube, like this video too before sharing the episode with family and friends. Website: https://zachtidwell.net Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61556533676388 Instagram: @ZachCTidwell LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zach-tidwell-9076852ab/ X: @ZachCTidwell Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/going-in-blind-with-zach-tidwell/id1787306128 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/51IxT43v95otwaXDkyr6FW YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@GIB_Pod #GIB #GoingInBlind Podcast theme music by Transistor.fm.
Mark Anthony is one of Australia’s most-renowned hypnotists, but his story is much deeper than that. From a troubled childhood and life as a young adult, he reshaped his life and is now helping other’s do the same. And on top of everything else, he’s a performer and author. You can find Mark in the following places: Book and websites: https://roguehypnotistbook.com hypnotist.com.au and Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheRogueHypnotist/ X: @RogueHypnotist You can find Mark in the following places: Book and websites: https://roguehypnotistbook.com hypnotist.com.au and Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheRogueHypnotist/ X: @RogueHypnotist Follow And Support The Show Follow, rate, and review the show wherever you listen. And if that happens to be on YouTube, like this video too before sharing the episode with family and friends. Website: https://zachtidwell.net Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61556533676388 Instagram: @ZachCTidwell LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zach-tidwell-9076852ab/ X: @ZachCTidwell Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/going-in-blind-with-zach-tidwell/id1787306128 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/51IxT43v95otwaXDkyr6FW YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@GIB_Pod #GIB #GoingInBlind Podcast theme music by Transistor.fm.
Part 2 – From 22 Gunshots to Grief Guide: Tony Lynch's Journey from Gang Life to Healing Others In this powerful continuation of our two-part conversation, Tony Lynch shares how he escaped a life of gangs, gun violence, prison, and homelessness to become a leading voice in men’s grief support. Shot 22 times, abandoned as a child, and involved in a drive-by by age 11, Tony’s story is a raw, real look at trauma—and what it means to rise from it. Now the founder of the nonprofit Memories of Us, Tony helps men face loss, process pain, and find purpose. This episode dives into his transformation, his mission, and the tools he's giving to men walking through the darkest valleys of grief. If you missed Part 1, make sure to go back and hear Tony’s jaw-dropping origin story—you’ll appreciate this second half even more. Connect with Tony Lynch: Website: https://www.mensgriefsupport.org/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mensgriefsupport?igsh=c3Ixd2cxNng4aXRz Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/1BXcgtT6hP/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tony-lynch-8035b6173/ Follow And Support The Show Follow, rate, and review the show wherever you listen. And if that happens to be on YouTube, like this video too before sharing the episode with family and friends. Website: https://zachtidwell.net Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61556533676388 Instagram: @ZachCTidwell LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zach-tidwell-9076852ab/ X: @ZachCTidwell Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/going-in-blind-with-zach-tidwell/id1787306128 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/51IxT43v95otwaXDkyr6FW YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@GIB_Pod #GIB #GoingInBlind Podcast theme music by Transistor.fm.
Tony Lynch is a felon and former gangbanger who has used his experiences with grief to transform his life into one of service and guidance. Having been victimized at 6 and left to defned himself, he was in a life a crime ealy on, and involved in his first drive-by shooting by the time he was 11. And from there, violence, death, and anguish followed him everywhere he went. He’s come out on the other side of prison, homelessness, being shot 22 times, and an incredible amount of loss with a mission of helping other men navigate their own grief, and you won’t want to miss this raw transformational story. This conversation ran long, so it has been separated into two parts. This half covers everything that led to the lowest parts of Tony’s life, and Part 2 covers the ascent out of that pit of despair. You can find Tony in the following places: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/1BXcgtT6hP/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mensgriefsupport?igsh=c3Ixd2cxNng4aXRz LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tony-lynch-8035b6173/ Website: https://www.mensgriefsupport.org/ Follow And Support The Show Follow, rate, and review the show wherever you listen. And if that happens to be on YouTube, like this video too before sharing the episode with family and friends. Website: https://zachtidwell.net Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61556533676388 Instagram: @ZachCTidwell LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zach-tidwell-9076852ab/ X: @ZachCTidwell Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/going-in-blind-with-zach-tidwell/id1787306128 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/51IxT43v95otwaXDkyr6FW YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@GIB_Pod #GIB #GoingInBlind Podcast theme music by Transistor.fm.
Kevin Carr is an Air Force veteran and inventor who broke outside the bounds of America’s engineering pipeline to carve his own path. And today he’s using his talents to break down barriers for others with his company, Creating Ability, by developing some of the world’s leading edge adaptive sports equipment. But behind it all is a beautiful story of trails and triumphs that you won’t want to miss. Follow And Support The Show Follow, rate, and review the show wherever you listen. And if that happens to be on YouTube, like this video too before sharing the episode with family and friends. Website: https://zachtidwell.net Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61556533676388 Instagram: @ZachCTidwell LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zach-tidwell-9076852ab/ X: @ZachCTidwell Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/going-in-blind-with-zach-tidwell/id1787306128 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/51IxT43v95otwaXDkyr6FW YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@GIB_Pod #GIB #GoingInBlind #Inventor #Entrepreneur #Veteran #AirForce #Engineer Podcast theme music by Transistor.fm. You can find Kevin and his company at creatingability.com.
George Visger is a former Super Bowl champion whose career was cut short by lifelong subjection to head trauma. What ensued was a gnarly web of grand mal seizures, nine emergency brain surgeries, and a 38 year legal battle for compensation and elevation of the risks of the sport. Today, George is a wildlife biologist, entrepreneur, speaker, consultant, and author of a new book: “Facing Giants: My 38 Year Battle”. You can find George in the following places: Book and website: https://georgevisger.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thevisgergroup/ X: @GeorgeVisger Follow And Support The Show Follow, rate, and review the show wherever you listen. And if that happens to be on YouTube, like this video too before sharing the episode with family and friends. Website: https://zachtidwell.net Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61556533676388 Instagram: @ZachCTidwell LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zach-tidwell-9076852ab/ X: @ZachCTidwell Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/going-in-blind-with-zach-tidwell/id1787306128 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/51IxT43v95otwaXDkyr6FW YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@GIB_Pod #GIB #GoingInBlind Podcast theme music by Transistor.fm.