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In this episode of A New Lens, we sit down with Sam, a U.S. Coast Guard veteran who spent seven years serving at sea — from international patrols to disaster response, and ultimately supporting presidential security for both Barack Obama and Donald Trump along the East Coast.

Most people think of presidential protection as something that happens on land. This conversation explores the unseen perimeter — the maritime security operations, long patrols, and quiet responsibility that keep leaders and the public safe from the water.

Sam shares what life was like before joining the Coast Guard, the realities of patrols in South America and Canada, responding to Hurricane Sandy, and what it meant to stand watch during some of the most visible and invisible moments of American leadership.

We also talk about identity, service, pressure, and what it’s like transitioning out of the military after years of responsibility that never fully leaves you.

This episode isn’t about politics — it’s about duty, continuity, and service beyond the spotlight.

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🔎 Topics Covered

• Life in the U.S. Coast Guard

• Maritime presidential security

• Hurricane Sandy response

• Patrols and international operations

• Service before, during, and after the uniform

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In this episode of A New Lens, we sit down with Brendan to go deep on Magic, Swords, and Suns, an indie trading card game built with intention, creativity, and a lot of heart.

We talk through the entire journey of the game — from first impressions and early development, to Structure Deck design, launch challenges, playtesting stories, and what’s coming next. Whether you’re a longtime TCG player or someone who’s never touched a card game before, this episode pulls back the curtain on what it really takes to bring a new game into the world.

You’ll hear about:

• How Brendan first got involved with Magic, Swords, and Suns

• What makes this game different from other TCGs

• Why the designer’s vision and passion matter so much

• How the Structure Decks work and why they’re built the way they are

• Favorite cards, mechanics, and surprising synergies

• The realities of launching and promoting an indie card game

• Feedback from early players and testers

• Misconceptions about game development

• What’s next for Magic, Swords, and Suns — and what players should be excited about

We also get hands-on with the product itself, breaking down what’s included, what stands out when you open it for the first time, and how close it is to the original vision that started the project years ago.

If you love card games, worldbuilding, creative projects, or just seeing how passion turns into something real — this conversation is for you.

🔗 Learn more about the game: https://www.swordsandsuns.com/
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In this episode of A New Lens, we dive deep into Aldous Huxley’s mind-bending classic, The Doors of Perception — a book that challenges everything you think you know about reality, perception, and consciousness.

Huxley believed that the world we see is only a tiny slice of what exists. So today, we explore:
✨ Why your brain filters out most of reality
🧠 How perception shapes identity
🌈 Huxley’s mescaline experiment and what it revealed
🔍 What “cleaning the doors of perception” really means
💭 How to see your world differently, without psychedelics
📚 And the hidden message behind the book that most people miss

Whether you’ve read the book or not, this conversation will change how you look at your own mind — and maybe even the world around you.

If you’re on a journey to expand your awareness, understand yourself more deeply, or simply think differently… this episode is for you.

What if real strength isn’t about force… but presence?

In this episode of A New Lens, Wild Will breaks down Way of the Peaceful Warrior by Dan Millman — a story about discipline, awareness, ego, and finding peace in the middle of struggle.

We explore what it means to live like everything is practice, how to let go of fear and overthinking, and why mastering your mind is the foundation for mastering your life. This episode blends philosophy, storytelling, and real-life application for anyone trying to grow stronger — mentally, spiritually, and physically.

If you’ve ever felt lost, restless, or stuck in your own head… this one’s for you.

In this episode:
• Why presence beats perfection
• The difference between knowledge and wisdom
• How ego blocks growth
• What it really means to live like a warrior

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