Substratum 611

Substratum 611

Logical Reasoning, Emotional Intelligence, Interpersonal Relationships

Episodes

July 14, 2025 192 mins

Kelly Kirk is the founder of the Sofia Graham Foundation, bodybuilder, and lover of believing in yourself (because that is what Sofia did for him).

Starting points:

00:00 Sofia Graham Foundation and Introduction

04:08 Problems with the Modern Day Education System

13:02 Sofia Graham

23:27 Life before Sofia Graham

28:04 July 31, 2021

39:41 How the Sofia Graham Foundation got started

59:09 "Grief doesn't stop greatness."

01:13:44 Nutrition and...

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Jay Johnson is a former United States Marine Corps First Lieutenant, Muay Thai Kru, purple belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, and a kind-hearted man.

Kinda switched stuff up a bit. This episode is not as linear as other episodes.Starting points:00:00 Intro

01:11 Stories from Jay's time in the Marines

23:06 Reflections on childhood

30:27 Ending questions

34:33 Start of the episode

44:42 Internal standards and commitment

01:13:30 No ego compl...

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Rachel Yarnell Thompson is the author of "Marshall: A Statesman Shaped in the Crucible of War", Marshall Historian, and docent at George C. Marshall's Dodona Manor.


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Timestamps:

00:00 - Introduction: Why Study Marshall for Decades?

02:49 - Honor, Truth & Abili...

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William (Joe) Rudd is a shooting survivor, black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, and co-founder of Mission Athletics.

Timestamps:

(00:00) Intro and Disclaimers


(02:09) The Shooting Event: July 27, 2013

(19:42) Psychological Impact and Recovery

(28:20) Situational Awareness and Jiu-Jitsu's Role in Recovery


(41:37) Wrestling and Jiu-Jitsu Background

(01:04:35) Being a Beginner and Mental Endurance

(01:26:43) Mission Athletics Vision...

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Dr. Robert C. Holcomb is a former Army lieutenant colonel, has a Ph.D. in Information Technology, and is a docent at George C. Marshall's Dodona Manor.


Timestamps:

00:00 Situational Awareness


Speaking Truth to Power

07:03 October 1917 and General John J. Pershing

15:11 November 1938 and President Franklin D. Roosevelt

19:46 November 1943 and Sir Winston Churchill


32:39 Convenient Communication and Instant Gratification

37:40 Problem Has To...

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Alena Dimopoulos is a mother, teacher, and a woman full of joy.


Timestamps:

00:00 How Do Women Think?

05:11 High Energy, Low Cognitive Resources

14:14 Making Temporary Sacrifices

19:50 More Logical than Emotional

26:00 Sexual Abuse Story (!)

38:56 Social Judgement and Defining Love

51:04 Relationship Love

01:00:13 Women and Implicit Communication

01:10:13 Being An Emotionally Straightforward Woman

01:20:28 Correction Over Silence

01:31:39 ...

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Vincenzo Speroni is the Chief Sack Officer of Gotchies and one hellva ambitious entrepreneur.

00:00 Gotchies: The Healthy Underwear Company

15:10 The Value of What I Bought

27:42 Vince's Parents and Their Impact

31:54 The Discipline of Consistency

39:10 How Would You Define Feeling Fear?

47:31 People Avoiding And Ignoring Their Feelings

01:04:16 Friction in Relationships

01:08:05 What's Your Take On Alcohol?

01:21:36 Preparation

01:3...

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Emily LaFave is a gun nut, mother, and a very emotionally intelligent woman.

00:00 - Loving Yourself and Relationships

01:54 - Self-worth and relationships

04:42 - Self-Love as an Excuse to Avoid Responsibility

10:37 - Identity and Personal Growth Looking Back

14:48 - Biggest Hurdle of Motherhood

22:39 - Lessons Learned from Hookup Culture

32:04 - Ideal Qualities in a Partner


Trying to figure out which way would work better:

- Lux Seren...

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Emily LaFave is a gun nut, mother, and a very emotionally intelligent woman.

00:00 - Intro

01:48 - Cultural Background and Family

05:28 - Parenting Values and Discipline

07:26 - Personal Core Values and Three Biggest Fears

12:12 - Taking Calculated Risks

19:37 - Definition of Happiness

27:19 - Pursuit of Growth

33:24 - Respect for Women


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Hanah Desherow is the top producing real estate agent in Northern Virginia, "the only Hanah who spells her name with one N", and a woman with a heck of a lot of mental fortitude.

Timestamps:

00:00 - Fear of Complacency in Men

07:09 - Memories and Grief

09:48 - Fear of Abandonment

20:33 - How Do You Make Friends?

26:53 - Mindset Shift from 20s to 30s

41:53 - Getting Caught in the Work-Induced Dopamine

51:04 - "I Don't Eve...

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Zak Ruppert is a firearms instructor at XCAL Shooting Sports and Fitness, a father, and one hellva warm hearted guy.

Amiability is the quality of being friendly, pleasant, and kind in manner. It refers to a person's warm, approachable, and good-natured disposition that makes others feel comfortable and at ease around them.


00:00 - Being Comfortable with Being Uncomfortable

03:09 - Men's Purpose to Being Able to Provide

09:4...

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William Simkins is the President of Velvet Suite Financial, Co-Owner of Karambit.com, and Team Principal of Vision Motorsports.

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Will discusses the journey of establishing Vision Motorsports, an international professional racing team. The conversation delves into personal stories, childhood asp...

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William Simkins is the President of Velvet Suite Financial, Co-Owner of Karambit.com, and Team Principal of Vision Motorsports.

Use code SUB611 at Karambit.com to receive 5% off on orders over $100!

Use code SUB611 at Vision.Racing to receive 5% off on your entire order!

In this candid conversation, Will shares his journey from aspiring fighter pilot to a successful entrepreneur, emphasizing the importance of passion, accountability, ...

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Emily LaFave is a gun nut, mother, and (I think) a woman (but the jury is still out on that one).

Intellectual Synergy is when two or more people come together and their combined thinking creates ideas, insights, or solutions that are greater than what any one of them could have achieved alone.

It’s not just teamwork — it’s mental chemistry.

Intellectual = relating to thought, reason, and understanding

Synergy = the amplified result of...

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David Porter is the Director of Martial Arts at XCAL Shooting Sports and Fitness, a Black Belt in Jiu-Jitsu, and Veteran of the United States Marine Corps.

00:00 - Take Action When It Is Good Enough

01:40 - Don't Give Respect To Those Who Don't Put In The Work

06:44 - Beauty Standards and Confidence

15:04 - Removal Is Quicker But 30x More Painful

23:03 - Show Me The Jagged Scar

35:00 - Men vs Women Mental Thought Process - Paper ...

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Dennis Boykin is a 24 year military veteran with combat experience, holds an MBA in Organizational Development and Operations Management, has been awarded the Bronze Star during Operation Desert Storm, and is an expert in Federal Government Contracting growth strategies.


00:00 - Getting Kicked Out of Army National Guard

06:38 - Navy and Aerial Photography

13:36 - Desert Storm Experience

18:00 - Task Management Difference Between Mi...

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Jason Key is the Executive Chef at XCAL Shooting Sports and Fitness, a graduate of La Cordon Bleu Culinary Academy, and a seasoned catering and corporate dining professional.

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This video is for entertainment purposes only.The focus is gaining clarity over agreement on different perspectives of various topics, with an emphasis on Continuous Improvement over Delayed Perfection.The views and opinions expressed in this vi...

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Kay Willett is a mother, former Master Sergeant in the United States Army Band, and vocal & piano teacher.________________This video is for entertainment purposes only.The focus is gaining clarity over agreement on different perspectives of various topics, with an emphasis on Continuous Improvement over Delayed Perfection.The views and opinions expressed in this video are those of the individual speakers and do not necessarily ...

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Mark Ferguson is a Senior Market Leader Mortgage Lender, Father, and guided by faith in God.

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Timestamps:

00:00 "Watching my children succeed personally, professionally, and spiritually."

14:48 The Not So Hidden Art of Giving

24:03 Just Let Them Fail

28:30 The Recurring Fear of Failure

37:45 Old People, Instant Gratification, and Counterproductivity

50:34 Skull Games, Flags of Valor, and Missions Worth Fighting For

01:18:12 F...

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Stephen Marlo is a Black Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Deer Hunter, and a man with a big heart.

Phronimos is a person of practical wisdom who consistently makes virtuous and well-reasoned decisions in real-life situations.

Timestamps:

00:00 Deer Hunting And Self-Sufficiency

06:00 BJJ: The Unfortunate Reality Of Being An Expert

14:39 Pain, Growth, and Consistency

35:36 Illusion Of Need, Break The Rules, Discipline, Saying No

53:53 Being Som...

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