Episodes

Oct. 19, 2025

At the Edge of a Cliff, He Almost Stepped Off… But Purpose Intervened

In this powerful episode of The Bear Essentials Podcast, At the Edge of a Cliff, He Almost Stepped Off… But Purpose Intervened, host Charles Wallace sits down with Scott Rogers — Royal Marine veteran, global expedition leader...
Oct. 15, 2025

He Mastered Violence — So He Could Choose Peace

In this powerful episode of The Bear Essentials Podcast, He Became Great at Violence — So He Could Choose Peace, host Charles Wallace sits down with Rob DuBois — former U.S. Navy SEAL, author of Powerful Peace, and founder of...
Oct. 7, 2025

The Human Edge of Leadership: Lessons from the Front Line

In this powerful episode of The Bear Essentials Podcast, The Human Edge of Leadership: Lessons from the Front Line, host Charles Wallace sits down with Mark Stephen — leadership coach, consultant, and former police officer — ...
Sept. 26, 2025

The Silent Skill: How Stillness Unlocks Real Success

In this powerful episode of The Bear Essentials Podcast, The Silent Skill: How Stillness Unlocks Real Success, host Charles Wallace sits down with Craig White — renowned performance mentor, leadership coach, and former profes...
Sept. 17, 2025

Call Sign Atlas: Targeted Responsibility

In this powerful episode of The Bear Essentials Podcast, Call Sign Atlas: Targeted Responsibility, host Charles Wallace sits down with Atlas Aultman — former military leader, White House communications specialist, bestselling...
Sept. 14, 2025

Voices That Refuse to Be Silenced: Dr. John A. King on Trauma and Human Trafficking

In this powerful episode of The Bear Essentials Podcast, Voices That Refuse to Be Silenced: Dr. John A. King on Trauma and Human Trafficking, host Charles Wallace sits down with Dr. John A. King — award-winning poet, author, ...
Sept. 9, 2025

Consistency Breeds Accuracy: The Sniper’s Mindset for Leadership and Life

In this powerful episode of The Bear Essentials Podcast, Consistency Breeds Accuracy: The Sniper’s Mindset for Leadership and Life, host Charles Wallace sits down with Ross Wilson — former Royal Marine Commando Sniper and fou...
Sept. 8, 2025

29 Minutes Without Air Underwater: Vitomir Maričić on Human Potential

In this powerful episode of The Bear Essentials Podcast, 29 Minutes Without Air Underwater: Vitomir Maričić on Human Potential, host Charles Wallace sits down with Vitomir Maričić — world-class freediver, coach, and Guinness ...
Sept. 4, 2025

RE-MAN: Justin King on Redefining Strength & Masculinity

In this powerful episode of The Bear Essentials Podcast, RE-MAN: Justin King on Redefining Strength & Masculinity, host Charles Wallace sits down with Justin King - husband, father, coach, and founder of All Chalk’d Out — to ...
Sept. 1, 2025

Born SuperHuman: The Truth About Your Untapped Power

In this powerful episode of The Bear Essentials Podcast, Born SuperHuman: The Truth About Your Untapped Power, host Charles Wallace sits down with Dan Metcalfe —former professional soccer player, performer, and founder of the...
Aug. 27, 2025

Larry Bowa: From Underdog to Phillies Icon

In this powerful episode of The Bear Essentials Podcast, Larry Bowa: From Underdog to Phillies Icon, host Charles Wallace sits down with the legendary Philadelphia Phillies shortstop, manager, and coach whose career has come ...
Aug. 26, 2025

Beyond the Game: Life Lessons with Coach Phil Martelli

In this powerful episode of The Bear Essentials Podcast, Beyond the Game: Life Lessons with Coach Phil Martelli, host Charles Wallace sits down with the legendary Saint Joseph’s University head coach whose career has defined ...
Aug. 20, 2025

Leadership Decoded: Unlocking the Communication Code

In this powerful episode of The Bear Essentials Podcast, Leadership Decoded: The Communication Code, host Charles Wallace sits down with Cedric Solice — Founder & CEO of CLS Leadership Solutions , global consultant, and natio...
Aug. 15, 2025

Infinite Impact: Wisdom From the Blacksmiths on the Corner

In this powerful episode of The Bear Essentials Podcast , Infinite Impact: Wisdom From the Blacksmiths on the Corner , host Charles Wallace sits down with Andy Smith — entrepreneur, investor, and growth strategist who has spe...
Aug. 13, 2025

Healing the Person, Not Just the Pain — A Doctor’s Story of Mental Health & Recovery

In this powerful episode of The Bear Essentials Podcast , Healing the Person, Not Just the Pain — A Doctor’s Story of Mental Health, Recovery & Resilience , host Charles Wallace sits down with Pat Mullen — a doctor, health st...
Aug. 12, 2025

Daniel Gil: How Faith in Christ Fueled an American Ninja Warrior Champion

In this inspiring episode of The Bear Essentials Podcast , Daniel Gil: How Faith in Christ Fueled an American Ninja Warrior Champion, host Charles Wallace sits down with Daniel Gil , one of the most accomplished competitors i...
Aug. 5, 2025

AI Meets Mental Health: A Better Way Forward?

In this thought-provoking episode of The Bear Essentials Podcast , AI Meets Mental Health: A Better Way Forward?, host Charles Wallace sits down with Matthew Askren —an investor who’s betting on a bold new approach to mental ...
Aug. 4, 2025

Be the Light: Even When Life Goes Dark

In this powerful episode of The Bear Essentials Podcast, Be the Light: Even When Life Goes Dark, host Charles Wallace sits down with Bryan Vanatta, co‑founder of Light Warriors 4 Life — a mission‑driven movement dedicated to ...
Aug. 4, 2025

Be the Light: Even When Life Goes Dark

In this powerful episode of The Bear Essentials Podcast, Be the Light: Even When Life Goes Dark, host Charles Wallace sits down with Bryan Vanatta, co‑founder of Light Warriors 4 Life — a mission‑driven movement dedicated to ...
July 29, 2025

Harder to Kill: The Blueprint to Rebuild Your Body, Mind, and Edge

In this explosive episode of The Bear Essentials Podcast , Harder to Kill: The Blueprint to Rebuild Your Body, Mind, and Edge, host Charles Wallace sits down with Scott Jagodzinski , founder of Argent Alpha and author of the ...
July 29, 2025

Harder to Kill: The Blueprint to Rebuild Your Body, Mind, and Edge

In this explosive episode of The Bear Essentials Podcast , Harder to Kill: The Blueprint to Rebuild Your Body, Mind, and Edge, host Charles Wallace sits down with Scott Jagodzinski , founder of Argent Alpha and author of the ...
July 21, 2025

UFC Fighter Chris Daukaus Forges New Legacy in Philly

UFC Fighter Chris Daukaus Forges New Legacy in Philly as he trades the badge and the octagon for something even more personal—building The Forge, Philadelphia’s newest MMA gym. In this episode, we dive deep into Chris’s incre...
July 16, 2025

Untangling the Legend: Beatles Myths, Lies, and Truth

In Untangling the Legend: Beatles Myths, Lies, and Truth , Beatles historian and author David Bedford helps us separate fact from fiction about the most iconic band of all time. From misunderstood legends to the real Liverpoo...
July 9, 2025

The Real Force Is in Your Mind, Unlock It

The Real Force Is in Your Mind, Unlock It, in this powerful new episode of The Bear Essentials Podcast , sit down with Dustin Dean - known to many as The Dean of Zen, to explore the intersection of brain fitness, mental healt...