Episodes 104
Avg. Duration 1h 3m
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Apple Rating 5.0 (18)
Since Jun 2022
Latest Episode Mar 2026

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Join Melon, Mike and Raf in their effort to push back against the chaos of life. Join these three close friends, who engage in very real, very raw, and transparent conversations about work, love, family, and everything in between. Their goal is simple. Help everyone listening by learning from their mistakes and victories, because we’re in this together. All three, veterans of multiple Middle East combat tours, two as pilots, one as a Special Operations soldier. In lock step, they are making their own effort to create a framework for anyone looking to push back against the chaos and optimize their own lives. They don’t claim to have all the answers, but they are willing to share what has worked and what has not, during their journeys.

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Ep: 104 - The Internal Barometer

Mar 19, 2026 1h 4m

When External Validation Stops Working For most of our lives, the scoreboards are clear: Ranks Titles Promotions Praise They tell us we’re doing well. But at some point, something shifts. The…

Ep: 103 - Acceptance Without Drift

Mar 05, 2026 1h 7m

The question is: Are you correcting yourself — or attacking yourself? How do you accept who you are… without lowering your standards? In this episode, we unpack Acceptance Without Drift: …

Ep: 102 - The Whole Ledger

Feb 26, 2026 1h 2m

The question is: Are you managing the whole thing — or just the part that makes you look good? What changes when you stop hiding your weaknesses — even from yourself? In this episode, we unpack The…

Ep: 101 - “I’d Buy Me a Drink” — The Path to Earned Self-Respect

Feb 07, 2026 1h 7m

Part 1— The Mirror Test Can you look at your life honestly — strengths and failures — and still choose yourself? In this episode of Pushing Back Chaos, we start where real stability…

Ep: 100 - The Adventure “Dahn-Unda”

Jan 15, 2026 1h 12m

Six Years. 190 Episodes total. Growth Across Continents. Episode 100 is more than a number—it’s a full-circle moment. For the first time ever, Kris flew down to Australia to spend two powerful…

Ep: 099 - Strong Enough to Not Be Hard

Dec 20, 2025 1h 12m

What does real masculinity look like when life gets heavy?In this episode of Pushing Back Chaos, Kris and Paul challenge cultural ideas of strength and explore a healthier model of masculinity—one…

Ep: 098 - Back in the Fight: Leadership, Hardship & Healthy Pathways Forward

Dec 13, 2025 1h 6m

After an extended break, Kris and Melon reunite behind the microphones for a powerful and deeply honest conversation. Life hasn’t exactly taken it easy on either of them during the time away, and…

Ep: 097 - ReWilding with Hugh Vail – Mustang Medicine

Aug 28, 2025 1h 26m

In this episode, Kris sits down with Hugh Vail, friend, founder, and lead facilitator of Mustang Medicine, an immersive program designed to help people reconnect with themselves, their emotions, and…

EP 96: Honoring Legacy While Forging Your Own — A Conversation with Dion Pride

Jul 10, 2025 1h 43m

In this powerful episode, we sit down with our Co-host’s cousin, Dion Pride, son of the late Country Music Hall of Famer Charley Pride, to explore what it truly means to carry a legacy with…

Ep: 095 - Best Mental Health Practices: Building a Stronger You from the Inside Out

Jun 06, 2025 1h 9m

In the final part of our mental health awareness series, Mike & Melon dive into the everyday practices that help stabilize, strengthen, and sustain your mental health. Life doesn’t slow down—and…

Ep: 094 -The Weight We Carry: Invisible Wounds from Service and Life

May 20, 2025 1h 9m

In today’s episode, we talk about the weight that’s hardest to see — the one we carry inside. Whether you’re in military service, a first responder role, or simply the one everyone relies on, this…

Ep: 093 - Mental Health - The Stigma

May 13, 2025 1h 4m

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and the crew at Pushing Back Chaos is leading the charge with a powerful three-part series diving into some of the toughest questions and most necessary…

Ep: 092 - The Power of Stillness: Finding Presence in the Noise

Apr 25, 2025 59m

“Stillness is where creativity and solutions to problems are found" -              Eckhart Tolle   Episode Overview In this episode, we go deep into the power of stillness — not as a luxury or…

Ep: 091. - The Lies We Tell Ourselves – Escaping the Truth for the Comfort of Denial

Mar 06, 2025 1h 12m

We all crave truth, but when it hits too close to home, why do we run from it? In this episode, we dive into the many reasons people avoid the truth—fear, shame, comfort, and even survival. Whether…

Ep: 090 - Integrity & Personal Growth: How Keeping Promises to Yourself Changes Everything

Feb 27, 2025 1h 6m

We all like to think of ourselves as honest, but integrity goes way beyond just telling the truth. It’s about doing what you say you will—especially when no one’s watching. And let’s be real, how…

Ep: 089 - Identity → Actions → Outcomes

Feb 13, 2025 1h 3m

Imagine a broke guy saying, “If I had a million dollars, I’d start my dream business and finally be successful.” Sounds logical—except he’d probably just blow it on a sports car and an espresso…

Ep: 088 - Intentionality- Gratitude- Abundance

Jan 22, 2025 1h 1m

"Our intention creates our reality”- Wayne DyerIn this action packed episode, your hosts cover daily routines and practical steps that can be implemented into your day immediately. Melon and Mike…

Ep: 087 - Welcome to the New Year!

Jan 10, 2025 1h 7m

All the best to you and your circle from Mike and Melon, plus the support guys here at Pushing Back Chaos and Heroes Media Group. We take the opportunity to re-introduce ourselves for new listeners.…

PBC: 086 - 2024 Year in Review

Jan 02, 2025 1h 8m

Happy New Year everyone!  We just want to take this time and wish you, your families, and loved ones a bright and prosperous 2025 filled with great achievement, memories, and filled with meaningful…

PBC: 085 - Achieving the Goal- Establishing a team “WHY”

Dec 03, 2024 1h 1m

Last episode we started a conversation series about Achieving the Goal. The first episode was about gaining clarity on your individual goal- your personal “why”. This week we are starting to look at…

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