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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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Who Carries It Forward? | Legacy — The 10th Silent War | Rick DellaRatta

Send us Fan Mail What does it really mean to leave a legacy? Is legacy what people remember about you after you are gone—or is it what you build now that other people c

Oct 17
36 min

What Did Survival Hide? | Emotional Armor — The 7th Silent War | Eugene Yeskov

Send us Fan Mail What happens when survival mode keeps running even after the immediate danger has passed? When fear, trauma, war, or major adversity takes over, emotio

Oct 16
32 min

When Trauma Rewrites Tomorrow | Direction — The 8th Silent War | Faust Ruggiero

Send us Fan Mail What happens when you survive the trauma—but lose your sense of where life is going? Trauma does not only change how you remember the past. It can cha

Oct 14
38 min

Why Are You Still Waiting? | Fear — The 9th Silent War | Clifford Sosamon

Send us Fan Mail What if fear isn’t actually the thing keeping you stuck? Sometimes fear looks responsible. We research a little more. We wait for better timing. We te

Oct 8
38 min

When the Alerts Stop | Identity — The 1st Silent War | Judy Crockett

Send us Fan Mail What happens when you spent decades being the person who had to be ready for what could go wrong—and suddenly, nobody needs you to carry that responsibi

Oct 7
31 min

What Are We Building Together? | Mission — The 2nd Silent War | Justin & Misty Williams

Send us Fan Mail What happens when the uniform comes off—but the part of you that wants to serve is still there? Military life gives you a mission, a team, structure, a

Sep 25
30 min

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

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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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