I asked a simple question in this episode… What does “holding space” actually look like for cops and veterans? Becky DiStefano broke it down simply: No pressure. No judgment. Just space. We also got into: • why so many avoid therapy • the stigma (especially for men) to “suck it…
You can be tactically sharp, physically fit, and mission-ready and still be one bad season away from burning out in silence. That’s why we’re talking about mental survivability with Becky DiStefano, a pre-licensed therapist who specializes in first responder and military mental health and who built her work by earning…
One of the most overlooked challenges of leaving the military is the lack of a transition buffer. You don’t submit a 2-week notice and move into another role. You’re given an ETS date, and after that, you are either employed or unemployed. That reality creates a lot of pressure for…
As a firearms instructor, I teach that breathing is critical when making decisions under stress. Trauma specialist Athena Desai @soulfulhealingandcouncil said the exact same thing, but from a different perspective. Whether you're on a range or on a yoga mat… breathing is the thread that connects both. This year-old conversation…
For a long time I tried to distance myself from parts of my past. But the truth is… those experiences shaped who I am. Over time I’ve learned to appreciate something important: I belong here. I belong in this space and in the work I’m doing through the 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗠𝗼𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴…
Hot take about Hip hop & Rap... Back in the 80s and 90s everyone had their own flow. Today it feels like everyone copies each other. What do you think? - - - - - Clip comes from the most recent episode of The Morning Formation podcast. Check it out…
One unexpected thing about training Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu… You walk in to learn how to fight. But somewhere along the way, you end up building lifelong friendships. If you train, you probably know exactly what I mean.
Sometimes the trenches teach the biggest lessons. In this clip from the The Morning Formation Podcast, filmmaker Michael Matteo Rossi shares a brutal early experience making one of his films, and how it forced him to step back, recalibrate, and rethink how he runs a set. 🎬 Full episode: LA…
Michael Matteo Rossi said a lot of his love for filmmaking started with the movies his dad showed him growing up. Classic films. Big characters. Real storytelling. The kind of stuff that makes you fall in love with the craft. Next thing you know… you’re making movies. 🎧 Full episode…
During my conversation with filmmaker Michael Matteo Rossi we got into something interesting about the early days of the 2020 pandemic. People were acting a little... peculiar. Especially those who normally were not a fan of firearms. All of sudden, I had them hitting me up for ammo. Go figure.…
A Director’s Advice for Emerging Filmmakers... One thing we talked about in this episode is authenticity in filmmaking. Michael Matteo Rossi made a point that a lot of emerging filmmakers try to check boxes or chase trends instead of focusing on the most important thing… Entertaining the audience. If people…
First time I met Mike O’Hearn was at the Arnold Classic around 2000. Fast forward 20+ years… now we’re acting in a film together. (Yes, he chokes me out.) In this episode, director Michael Matteo Rossi breaks down the making of Censor Addiction: A sci-fi set in 2030, inspired by…
New episode out now on The Morning Formation podcast! 🎧 I sat down with LA director Michael Matteo Rossi to talk about how the events of 2020 inspired his new sci-fi thriller, Censor Addiction, set in 2030. We get into: 🧠 the psychological impact people don’t always talk about 🧟…
What if obedience felt safer than truth? We sit with writer-director Michael Mateo Rossi to explore Censor Addiction, a taut sci-fi action thriller set in 2030 where a weaponized pill keeps society compliant and a small band of rebels decides it’s time to fight back. Born from the disorientation of…
New episode releases tomorrow. I sat down with LA writer-director Michael Matteo Rossi to discuss the making of his latest film, Censor Addiction. We talk pandemic-era inspiration, building strong set culture, navigating indie distribution, and staying authentic in a trend-driven industry. We also talk leadership, collaboration, and the long game…
Head down. Mission first. In this week’s episode with Jeremy Filmsmore, we talk about focus, discipline, burnout, sobriety, creative business, AI pressure, and redefining success after a stroke at 33. One day you’re grinding. Next day you’re in Abu Dhabi. Check out this week's new episode wherever you get your…
Jeremy really tattooed his grandma.😂 New episode with Jeremy Filmsmore is out now. We talk travel, sobriety, discipline, filmmaking… and apparently family tattoos, too. #EntrepreneurJourney #FilmmakerLife #TattooArtist ##PodcastClip
A lot of people call it talent... I call it discipline. In this episode with Jeremy, we talk about inherent discipline, business maturity, and why your last project determines your next opportunity. If you want longevity in any industry... this matters. New episode out now on The Morning Formation podcast…
I’ve seen people put insane energy into the wrong things. In this episode with Jeremy Filmsmore we talk about focus, partying vs. purpose, sobriety, and what happens when you finally aim your intensity at something that actually builds your life. New episode out now on The Morning Formation podcast 🎧…
Everyone thinks the next level is about strategy. Sometimes it’s subtraction. He filmed in Italy, Amsterdam, Germany, Australia, Dubai. Walked through Rio’s favelas with a camera. Then at 33... he had a stroke. In this episode, Jeremy @jeremy.filmsmore walks us through the journey from global film shoots to a life-altering…
What happens when the person behind the camera becomes the story? We sit with Jeremy “Films More” and get real about the quiet grind that took him from Monterey Park to shoots in Italy, Amsterdam, Germany, Australia, and Dubai—and the moment everything stopped. At 33, a sudden stroke turned a…
Mallory lost her father in combat. She could have stayed quiet. Instead, she chose to speak. I’m grateful for every young guest who’s come on this show and reminded us that resilience doesn’t wait for adulthood. We don’t platform people because of age. We platform people because of impact. Listen…
When I transitioned out of the Army, I thought I was overqualified... reality hit different. Transitioning humbled me fast. What’s something in your career that didn’t go the way you expected? #MilitaryToCivilian #PodcastClip
She said she was going to show up for veterans. And then she did. On the podcast, Ella shared her plan for “Valentine’s for Veterans.” Not long after, she and her nonprofit Ella's Angels were in Glendale handing out Valentine’s bags to veterans... reminding them their service is never forgotten.…