In this episode of Battle Ready (aired 03-19-26), host Ricky Chavez sits down with Dr. Michael Schwartz to break down the real causes of chronic fatigue, burnout, and low energy. Discover why pushing through exhaustion can damage your health and how stress, poor nutrition, and lifestyle habits impact your body’s performance.

Learn practical strategies to improve energy, build resilience, and take control of your health before a crisis hits. This episode explores the powerful connection between mental, emotional, and physical health, along with simple steps you can start today—like improving your diet, managing stress, and recognizing early warning signs your body is sending.

In this episode of Battle Ready, aired 03-12-26, host Ricky Chavez sits down with Aliyah Zada, founder of the UP and Adam Foundation, to talk about leadership burnout, PTSD recovery, trauma, resilience, and mental wellness. Aliyah shares how high performers and leaders can mistake constant pressure for strength, and why true resilience comes from honesty, regulation, recovery, and community support.

The conversation explores the warning signs of burnout, sustainable leadership habits, emotional regulation, team culture, and how creativity, science, and connection can help people heal from stress and isolation. Aliyah also discusses her vision for the Spokane Inner Peace Park, a community space designed to support mental health through curiosity, play, and connection.

Watch this powerful Battle Ready interview for insights on leadership development, burnout prevention, trauma recovery, emotional wellness, and building resilience in work and life.

Is AI about to revolutionize wealth management? In this powerful episode of Battle Ready (Aired 02-19-26), host Ricky Chave sits down with Rick Figueroa, CEO of Padron Partners, to discuss the future of finance, purpose-driven investing, and why money alone will never create fulfillment.

Rick shares how AI is becoming the third major revolution in wealth management, why contentment creates financial freedom, and how investors can align their portfolios with their values. From growing up in government housing to leading a faith-driven wealth management firm, Rick explains the difference between success and significance.

Learn about value-based investing, financial stewardship, giving while living, leadership, and how to build lasting legacy beyond money.

If you're an entrepreneur, investor, or leader seeking purpose beyond profit, this episode will challenge how you think about wealth.