Dr. Megan McElheran: On applying Stoicism to combat PTSD, The Power of Post Traumatic Growth and the Importance of Preparation Before Operational Stress (Replay)

In this episode, Dr. Megan McElheran, a clinical psychologist and CEO of Before Operational Stress, Inc. discusses stoicism's practical applications and the misinterpretations associated with it. Dr. McElheran shares her extensive work with trauma-exposed professionals, including military personnel…

Rick Williams on Leadership vs. Management, Making Difficult Decisions, and Knowing When to Drop Out of the Race

Rick Williams, author and host of the Create the Future with Rick Williams Podcast, joins Marcus Aurelius Anderson to talk about the decisions that shape leaders and the organizations they run. Rick traces his path from physicist at Itek to Harvard Business School, Arthur D. Little, and founding Th…

Richard Kaufman on The Power of Identity, What He Learned from Gary Vee and Ed Mylett, and How His Daughter Saved Him from Suicide

Richard Kaufman, known as The Comeback Coach and host of the Vertical Momentum Resiliency Podcast 2.0, sits down with Marcus Aurelius Anderson to talk about what happens when the identity you built your whole life around is taken away. Richard shares how he went from being thrown out of the militar…

WARRIOR WISDOM: ACTA NON VERBA BOOK IS LIVE!!

In this solo episode, Marcus Aurelius Anderson introduces his newly released book Acta Non Verba, drawing on his harrowing personal story of being paralyzed from the neck down and flatlining twice on the operating table. He reads from the book's opening section on adversity, laying out his core phi…

George Bryant on His Health Transformation, Military to Entrepreneurship Journey, Decision-Making with Emotional Management and Finding His Faith

George Bryant sits down with Marcus Aurelius Anderson for a conversation about what happens when you survive a childhood no child should survive, serve 13 years in the Marine Corps, build a seven-figure business, and then realize none of it filled the void. George shares his story of growing up in …

Leigh Martinuzzi on His Adventure in Japan That Led to Enlightenment, Staying Authentic to Personal Values, Micro-Adversities and Habit Formation

In this episode of Acta Non Verba, Marcus Aurelius Anderson sits down with Leigh Martinuzzi, host of The Hidden Why Podcast and a multi-award-winning real estate entrepreneur from Australia's Sunshine Coast. They explore how a suicidal brother led Leigh to podcasts, how a radical move to Japan resh…

Chad Hyams on Meaningful Objects and Motivation, Chad's Marathon Bet Journey, Becoming a TEDx Speaker, and Why Ketchup Can't Hurt

Marcus Aurelius Anderson sits down with bestselling author, high-performance coach, and podcast host Chad Hyams for a wide-ranging conversation about living with authenticity and taking massive action. Chad shares unforgettable stories from his time behind the scenes of the world's largest producti…

WARRIOR WISDOM: Masterclass on Machiavelli and Release Date for the new Acta Non Verba Book

Marcus Aurelius Anderson breaks down the philosophy of Niccolò Machiavelli, focusing on fortuna versus virtue, using excerpts from his upcoming book, Acta Non Verba: Transforming Adversity into Victory (out 10/13/2026). He explores how Machiavelli's concepts of luck and personal will apply to leade…

Robert Greene: Mastering the Art of the Sublime (Replay)

What could your mind do with just a few moments of silence? This week Robert Greene explores the liberation that comes from practicing enlightenment through silence, and how recognition of death tragedy help him manage adversity in his daily life. Listen in as we discuss why manipulation is part of…

Adam Johnson on Losing 100 lbs, Overcoming Alcohol Addition, Building Identity, and His New Book "Redefine the Discipline: The Five Codes That End Self Sabotage"

Marcus Aurelius Anderson sits down with Adam J. Johnson, a 13 year Army veteran, combat medic, drill sergeant, and discipline coach, for a raw conversation about identity, addiction, and discipline. Adam traces his path from a directionless ex athlete who gained weight up to 275 lbs, to a personal …