The Decision Hour

Welcome to The Decision Hour, the podcast where we explore the tough decisions that people from all walks of life have made and the impact those choices had on their lives. Each episode, we sit down with a different guest who shares their personal story of a time when they found themselves at a crossroads, with their feet on the line, and they had to make THAT decision. Our guests come from all different backgrounds, from business leaders and entrepreneurs to athletes, artists, and everyday heroes. Through these candid conversations, we delve into the thought process and emotions behind each decision, exploring the challenges and obstacles that our guests faced, as well as the lessons they learned along the way. Whether you’re facing a tough decision in your own life or just looking for inspiration and motivation, The Decision Hour is the podcast for you. So join us each week as we explore the tough choices that shape our lives and help us become the best versions of ourselves.
Episodes
Episodes



Thursday Jan 05, 2023
Ep: 304 - Environmentally Speaking
Thursday Jan 05, 2023
Thursday Jan 05, 2023
What do you really know about the Environment?
This episode I sit down with Clarice and Marisa, the hosts of Environmentally Speaking. A podcast that has quickly grown in popularity because of the serious topics around state and federal environmental issues. “The goal of this podcast is to give our listeners Just a bite sized version of a topic and approachable introduction to what's going on.” ~ Clarice ~
We get to know these two a little better and hear the why and how they got into environmental law. We discuss some of the topic’s they have discussed on their podcast and we wrap up the show with each of them sharing their “Decision Hour” moments.
These ladies make learning about the environment fun, entertaining and easy to understand. If you really want to start learning about the environment, then start listening to Environmentally Speaking. (http://bit.ly/3GhImlo)
Be sure to checkout: https://desautelesq.com



Friday Dec 09, 2022
Ep: 303 - Ride with a Purpose with David ”Vegas” Shumanp
Friday Dec 09, 2022
Friday Dec 09, 2022
Excited to bring this episode to you as I sit down with the one and only David “Vegas” Shuman! WE sit down and get to know David a little better. He is a fellow podcast host, with his podcast “Because Bikers Matter Podcast” (can find it on Heroes Media Group or where you listen to podcasts), He is the CMO (Chief Motorcycle Officer) of the Motorcycle Safety Lawyers® (MSL) which is a division of the personal injury law practice, Shuman Legal®. We sit down to hear his story and hear all of the amazing things this man does for the human race. We learn about the biker community, we discuss a class that MSL teaches and sponsors called Accident Scene Management classes and we talk about the podcast and the latest episode with USMC veteran and Country music singer, Mr. Billy Gray. We wrap up with an emotional story as to how they helped raise money for Curing Kids Cancer with Kirsch Helmets.
David is a man of action. It’s amazing to hear all the things he is doing with the biker community and how it spreads positive things into other communities around the nation.
For more information go to: https://motorcyclesafetylawyers.com/
And be sure to follow the podcast on social mediahttps://www.facebook.com/becausebikersmatterpodcast
https://www.instagram.com/becausebikersmatter_podcast/



Friday Nov 11, 2022
Ep: 302 - A Psychedelic Journey that Heals
Friday Nov 11, 2022
Friday Nov 11, 2022
More and more veterans are starting to turn to psychedelic plant-based medicine to help with Anger, TBIs and PTSD, because the VA’s way of treatments, don’t always work. So this week we are continuing on with the psychedelic healing series. In this episode I have my close friend Tom Kapstrom on the show. Tom shares his experience that he recently had with an Ibogaine treatment. You will hear the process of what he went through, how he felt during the treatment and the type of “journey” it led him on. He also shares with you where he is at today and how this experience has changed him
Take a listen.



Friday Nov 04, 2022
Ep: 301 - Psychedelic Healing with Adam Zaffuto
Friday Nov 04, 2022
Friday Nov 04, 2022
Adam Zaffuto is a Husband, Father, Jiu Jitsu evangelist, Veteran, and proponent of Psychedelic healing. After serving as an Infantryman in Iraq and Afghanistan Adam returned home with a diagnosis of PTSD and began the process of seeking healing from the Moral Injury he sustained during his combat tours. After years of counseling he felt like he was doing well until the collapse of Afghanistan reopened old wounds. Becoming a new father alongside the terrible events in Afghanistan rocked his world and sent him into a downward spiral. When approached about exploring Psychedelics in a healing context he jumped at the opportunity and it had made all the difference in his life.
Take a listen as Adam shares his experience.



Thursday Oct 27, 2022
Ep:300 - Transformational Adventure
Thursday Oct 27, 2022
Thursday Oct 27, 2022
This weeks episode will have you laughing and thinking about your life in its present moment.
Nick Devlin (https://www.nickdevlincoaching.com) is a mission to uplift humanity and wage peace through transformational adventures. Nick shares some of his many adventures in life thus far from being an Army Ranger, to Ivy League MBA student, to engineer just to name a few. Nick has found his purpose in helping others as a professional life coach. But his coaching is more of a transformation. What does that mean? Take a listen to find out how he can help you transform that life you want. Where are you in this present moment?



Sunday Oct 23, 2022
Ep: 299 - One More Mission
Sunday Oct 23, 2022
Sunday Oct 23, 2022
Patti Katter joins me in this special episode and we sit down to discuss One More Mission and what their goal is to help save America’s election.
For more information on One More Mission visit: https://onemoremission.com



Friday Oct 21, 2022
Ep: 298 - Pushing Back Chaos
Friday Oct 21, 2022
Friday Oct 21, 2022
I’m with the three amigos, Mike, Melon, and Raf, from the Pushing Back Chaos podcast. l (also a Heroes Media Group show.)
As long time friends, the four open up and peel back the layers on why they have pursued podcasting and name some of the main life events that have guided them to find purpose in helping others while helping themselves throughout everyday challenging times.
From struggles with manhood, to combat, healthy communication, and to relationships, they leave no stone unturned. This is an episode you don’t want to miss!



Thursday Sep 29, 2022
Ep: 297 - Combating Climate Change with Regenerative Agriculture
Thursday Sep 29, 2022
Thursday Sep 29, 2022
How can you possible combat climate Change with regenerative Agriculture? It’s a question that most people wouldn’t know to ask. In this episode I sit down with longtime friend Mr. AJ Richards. AJ has been hard at work with some new projects and educates us on what climate change really is and what is regenerative agriculture. This conversation gets really deep on what going on with agriculture that will blow your mind.
“through properly managed livestock or ruminating animals, we can restore deserts to grasslands” ~ AJ Richards ~
AJ and his business partners bought a USDA Meat processing Plant in Cody Wyoming so they could vertically integrate the food supply chain, fix and correct this food sovereignty that we're lacking in our country because of all of the globalization. To learn more, check out these websites and follow on social media.
www.WyomingLegacyMeats.com
www.regenerativepastures.com
Instagram @a.j_richards



Thursday Sep 22, 2022
Ep: 296 - God’s Good Table
Thursday Sep 22, 2022
Thursday Sep 22, 2022
What does God’s word have to do with the food we consume? Join me for this week’s episode as I sit down with the founder of God’s Good Table, Maureen Diaz. For years she watched family struggle with health issues and delt when some of her own, when one day she said, enough! She started on a journey to learn and study traditional healing and cooking. She shares her journey with us, what she has learned over the past thirty years and how she is sharing her findings with YOU.
Maureen and her oldest daughter Erin started God’s Good Table. They are sharing the message of health, healing, and hope through timeless principles rooted in God's word. Exploring the relationship between our food, our health, and how God shows us His plan for all of this in the Word.
Check out their website:
www.GodsGoodTable.com
Follow them on Social Media Here:
FB: https://www.facebook.com/godsgoodtable
IG: https://www.instagram.com/godsgoodtable/
YT: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChss1xTqyifouUlOo-CaqEA/featured



Thursday Sep 15, 2022
Thursday Sep 15, 2022
What can wartime leaders throughout history teach us about effective leadership? In this episode I had the honor of sitting down with Retired U.S. Army Colonel, Christopher D. Kolenda, Ph.D. We get into a deep discussion about the three perspectives that are vital to have when learning about leadership. We talk about how leaders can help inspire their people to be their best for the teams success.
He shares a incredible Decision Hour story about a time in Afghanistan in 2007 with his Afghan Army Counterpart, and a local village.
Before closing up the show we talk about a journey that Christopher is about to embark on. During the interview he mention the names of the six Paratroopers that were killed in Action. We are near the 15 year anniversary and Christopher is going to be traveling about 1700 miles on a bicycle visiting their graves. They are spread across from Nebraska all the way to Arlington National Cemetery.
Make sure to check out The Saber Six Foundation and https://honorride.us to donate and to follow Chris on his journey.
About Christopher D. Kolenda, Ph.D
Christopher is a West Point Graduate, a trusted adviser to three four-star generals and two undersecretaries of defense, the first American to have both fought the Taliban as a commander in combat and negotiated with them in peace talks. He is the author of Zero-Sum Victory: What We're Getting Wrong About War and Leadership: The Warrior’s Artand the founder of Strategic Leaders Academy.