Acta Non Verba
Acta Non Verba
ACTA NON VERBA is a raw and real podcast with hard hitting interviews featuring people that live by the Ethos of “Actions, not words.” Join TEDx speaker, Bestselling Author, Veteran, and Leadership & Mindset Coach Marcus Aurelius Anderson as he goes inside the minds and experiences of the world’s most successful Warriors, Leaders, Entrepreneurs, and Experts to give you the Philosophies, Concepts,…Social links:
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Ed Hinman on His New Book "The Barbarian In You: Living with Vigor, Wonder, and Fellowship" and Self-Leadership
Marcus Aurelius Anderson sits down with Ed Hinman, Marine infantry officer veteran, public figure protection specialist, historian, and author of The Barbarian in You. Ed shares how his time at the Naval Academy, deployments across Iraq, Afghanistan, Pakistan, and Africa, and a pivotal reckoning wi…
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Mamma Lee on Courage, Overcoming Loss, Making Your Mark, Faith and America's Mighty Warriors (Replay)
Are you inspired by the courage and strength of our nation's heroes? This week on Acta Non Verba join us in exploring the mission of Debbie Lee, an author, public speaker, political activist and Gold Star Mom who has spent her life honoring our troops and military families. In response to her son's…
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Sylvie von Duuglas-Ittu and her Path to 472+ Muay Thai Fights Legacy (Replay)
On today’s episode Sylvie von Duuglas-Ittu shares the journey of consistency and balance as a Muay Thai fighter. Listen in as Sylvie and I explore how she became passionate about the sport, the biggest challenges of living and recording a life-long legacy, and the intense regimen she uses to over a…
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Rayron Gracie on Jiu-Jitsu, Altruism, and the Authentic Path (Replay)
This week, Rayron Gracie, a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt and four-time world champion from the famous Gracie family, shares his life journey, discussing his influential family background, his love for writing, and the philosophy of living a life based on actions, not words. The conversation explo…
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Sam Alaimo: Former Navy SEAL on being a Warrior Philosopher, Stoicism, Why Anger is a Gift, Zero Eyes, and Sam's Writing Practice and His Substack "What Then?” (Replay)
In this episode of Acta Non Verba, host Marcus Aurelius Anderson sits down with Sam Alaimo, former Navy SEAL, co-founder of ZeroEyes, writer, and host of the Nobel Podcast. Together, they explore the practical application of philosophy, the power of adversity, the transition from military to civili…
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Warrior Wisdom: Why the Greatest in the World Have Coaches (Replay)
This week I’m breaking down why those who want to be high performers find a coach. If you’ve ever considered hiring a coach or mentor to help you accomplish your goals, you won’t want to miss this episode. Listen in as I explore the most compelling reasons athletes and leaders keep coaches close, a…
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Dr. Grace Firestone How She Went from a Coma to Summiting Mt. Kilimanjaro, Her Unlikely Path to Becoming a Doctor, and How She's Turned Her Adversity into Her Greatest Purpose
Marcus Aurelius Anderson sits down with Dr. Grace Firestone, a family medicine physician, athlete, and cardiac arrest survivor. Dr. Firestone shares the story of collapsing at 18 years old, spending 10 days in the ICU, and waking up with documented brain injury and compromised heart function. Rathe…
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Steven Pressfield on his new novel "The Arcadian", How Resistance Shows Up in His Life now, and questions he's never been asked before
Marcus Aurelius Anderson sits down with bestselling author and creative legend Steven Pressfield in Santa Monica for a wide-ranging conversation centered on Pressfield's new historical fiction novel, The Arcadian. The two explore the novel's ancient mercenary protagonist Telamon, the philosophy of …
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Dr. Megan McElheran On Before Operational Stress, Applying Stoicism Not Just Talking About It, and Why I Cried During This Interview (Replay)
In this episode Dr. Megan McElheran, a clinical psychologist with over 20 years of experience working with uniformed service personnel delves into Dr. McElheran's development of upstream training programs aimed at preparing military and public safety professionals to manage stress before it becomes…
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Sara McMann: The Multifaceted Warrior (Replay)
Resilience develops through experience over time. This week Sara McMann reveals how her time spent as a wrestler, Olympian, and MMA competitor prepared her to be successful in the UFC. Listen in as Sara and I discuss how to identify and capitalize on natural skills, why being stubborn is a trait fo…
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