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Your Thoughts Your Reality

by Mike Cole

Welcome to "Your Thoughts, Your Reality with Mike Cole," the podcast that shines a compassionate light on the journey of veterans battling through life's challenges. Michael Cole, a Certified Elite Neuroencoding Specialist, dedicated to guiding military veterans as they navigate the intricate pathways of post-deployment life. Join him as we delve into the profound realm of Neuroencoding science, empowering these brave individuals to conquer universal battles: procrastination, self-doubt, fear, and more. Together, let's uncover the strength within you to re-engage with families and society, forging a new path forward. 

Latest episodes

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What Did Strength Cost You? | Identity — The 1st Silent War | Chris Chandler-Yates

Send us Fan Mail What happens when the version of you that keeps everyone safe starts costing you the people you love? For men in policing, military service, first resp

Sep 19
44 min

When Did You Start Doubting Yourself? | Identity — The 1st Silent War | Laura Ollinger

Send us Fan Mail When did you first start questioning whether you were good enough? For many people, that story begins early—through grades, sports, appearance, approva

Sep 12
33 min

Who Sees the Veteran? | Identity — The 1st Silent War | Brittinie Wick

Send us Fan Mail What 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 reco

Sep 5
38 min

Can You Lead Without Rank? | Identity — The 1st Silent War | Neco Johnson

Send us Fan Mail What happens when the rank comes off? When the title disappears, the structure changes, and the position that helped define you for decades suddenly be

Aug 27
32 min

What Makes Tomorrow Matter? | Mission — The 2nd Silent War | Marcus Weiss

Send us Fan Mail When was the last time you genuinely couldn’t wait for tomorrow? For many veterans, leaders, parents, and high performers, there comes a point when lif

Aug 26
35 min

What’s Worth Chasing Now? | Mission — The 2nd Silent War | Tony Medrano

Send us Fan Mail What are you chasing now? For veterans and high performers, finishing one mission can create an uncomfortable question: What’s next? Another challeng

Aug 25
38 min

What Are You Leaving? The Silent War of Legacy with Nancy Jones

Send us Fan Mail What 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

Jul 31
28 min

Who Decides Your Worth? The Silent War of Self-Worth with Dominika Staniewicz

Send us Fan Mail Who gets to decide what you are worth? For many veterans, leaders, and high performers, value becomes connected to results, recognition, productivity,

Jul 31
34 min

Take Control Back: Trauma, TMS, and the Fourth Silent War with Michelle Strigotte

Send us Fan Mail Have 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

Jul 24
31 min

What Is Really Stopping You? Fear, Autopilot, and the Ninth Silent War with Lauri Clontz

Send us Fan Mail What is really stopping you from moving forward? For veterans, leaders, and high performers, fear does not always look like fear. Sometimes it looks li

Jul 23
32 min

Is Caring the Bridge? Connection, Consciousness, and the Courage to Care with Dr. Tony Nader

Send us Fan Mail What if the answer to disconnection is not becoming tougher, more guarded, or more independent? What if the bridge back—to ourselves, to one another, a

Jul 23
38 min

Can Healing Become Your Mission? The Silent War of Mission with Rebecca McCord

Send us Fan Mail What are you working toward now? For many veterans, families, first responders, and high performers, the next mission isn't about accomplishing mo

Jul 21
33 min

Is Your Health Helping Your Mission? The Silent War of Mission with Ruth Petitt

Send us Fan Mail What are you working toward now? And is your health helping you get there… or holding you back? For many veterans, leaders, and high performers, healt

Jul 20
33 min

The Next Step Changes Everything: Winning the Silent War of Direction with Christine Belviy Keller

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever felt so overwhelmed by a big goal that you didn't know where to start? For many veterans, leaders, women, and high performers, the p

Jul 16
32 min

Strength Asks for Help | Omar Ritter on Emotional Armor, PTSD & The Seventh Silent War

Send us Fan Mail What if the strongest thing you could ever do... is admit you're not okay? For many veterans, leaders, first responders, and high performers, stre

Jul 1
32 min

Do You Still Matter Without the Role? | Aaron Lloyd on Self-Worth, Identity & The Sixth Silent War

Send us Fan Mail Who are you when the title is gone, the uniform comes off, or the role you've always identified with no longer defines you? For many veterans, lea

Jul 1
32 min

Not the Label: Identity, Body Image, and Reconnecting with Who You Really Are with Yayoi Komiyama

Send us Fan Mail Who are you without the label? Not the role.  Not the title.  Not the body image story.  Not the version of yourself you’ve been trying so hard to main

Jun 9
34 min

Who Are You Beneath It? The Silent War of Identity with Dr. Stephen Crawford

Send us Fan Mail Who are you beneath the armor? Not the title.  Not the role.  Not the version of yourself you became in order to survive. In this episode of Your Thou

Jun 7
36 min

Are You Living Your Truth? The Silent War of Self-Worth with Cindy Gould

Send us Fan Mail How much of your life are you living because it’s truly yours? And how much of it are you living because somewhere along the way, you were taught you h

Jun 4
44 min

What Will Your Life Mean? The Silent War of Legacy with Joe Gionti

Send us Fan Mail What do you want your life to stand for? Not just professionally.  Not just financially.  But as a human being. In this episode of Your Thoughts, Your

Jun 3
34 min

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#68 ▼ 11 Education US
#45 ▼ 6 Self-Improvement US

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What makes this episode stand out is its rich blend of personal triumph and practical lessons. Zachary’s resourcefulness and strategic mindset are front and center, showing how he leveraged mentorship, the GI Bill, and innovative thinking to build a thriving business. The discussion sheds light on the importance of persistence, learning from failures, and embracing opportunities in unexpected places

Horsemanship Success · Jan 2025

Michael’s compassion and desire to serve shine through! He brings on guests who want to add value to all! The show models various ways and methodologies to bring joy and leadership to our lives and families

Corinnezuleger · Jan 2025

Michael Cole has done with this podcast what few have done - his guests share their experiences of rising up from in some cases what could be described as “rock bottom” by changing their thoughts one step at a time. Doing so is one of the key steps to changing your reality to create the life you want to live. The stories are relevant and inspiring, and the tips provided by Michael and his guests are simple to do. Taking such action(s) consistently WILL result in noticeable improvement in quality of your thoughts, and quality of your life. Follow this podcast now! You’ll be so glad you did.

Kat listener · Jan 2025

Right away I could tell how committed Michael is to serving the military and veteran community. He is so passionate about educating and encouraging those who have served our country. I love how he drops in neuroscience tidbits too!

Boyer2005 · Jan 2025

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