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A lean, disciplined runner with decades of clean eating and meticulous checkups doesn’t fit the stereotype of heart disease—until a quiet pinch of chest pain during a run reveals a 70% blockage that advances to 90%. Anthony takes us through the surprise diagnosis, the three stents that restored blood flow, and the sober truth that genetics can outrun even strong habits. His story is more than a scare; it’s a blueprint for how informed action, consistent monitoring, and mental resilience can change the arc of a life.

We walk through the early warning signs many men dismiss, from “heartburn” mid‑run to a post‑race collapse during the pandemic’s most chaotic months. He breaks down the stent procedure in clear language, shares the new medication that has finally stabilized his cholesterol after years of statin struggles, and details a practical recovery plan that returned him to sprints, hills, and half-marathons.

The heart of the conversation is mindset. Anthony’s stress playbook includes sleep protection, time‑blocking, midday resets, and filtering toxic inputs. He shares a mental model for right‑sizing problems, along with a simple framework—wisdom, understanding, and knowledge—to turn fear into decisions. We openly discuss family history, the roles of spouses and siblings, and why sharing our stories helps other men identify issues sooner. If you’ve ever put off a checkup, ignored a nagging symptom, or doubted that change could matter against your genes, this one offers both clarity and courage.

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Two Black men speak plainly about prostate cancer, early detection, and the mindset shift that follows a diagnosis. We share how monitoring PSA, planning for family, and building support make health care a team effort, not a solo burden.

• treating health like a job with annual physicals
• family history, military exposure, and higher risk in Black men
• mindset changes after diagnosis and valuing time
• debunking the “jinx” myth around talking about death
• modern diagnostics, early detection, and better options
• support systems including counseling, advisors, and groups
• one conversation that led to a life-saving checkup

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We trace Victor Ingram’s path from a tough Las Vegas childhood to the Marine Corps, a recall to war, and a second career as a mental health therapist serving veterans and civilians. We confront stigma, faith without action, and how coaching-style therapy helps men build real strength. We cover topics such as:
• Origins in a single‑parent home and early mentors
• Boot camp shock, identity, and belonging
• 9/11 recall, combat tours, and PTSD recovery
• Launching a social work practice serving veterans and civilians
• Military culture, stigma, and help‑seeking barriers
• Faith and action working together in healing
• Cultural norms, accountability, and breaking cycles
• Therapy as coaching, teaching, and accountability
• When to seek help and what a tune‑up looks like
• Three takeaways: checkups, support networks, self‑challenge

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