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The Bear Essentials Podcast

The Bear Essentials Podcast

Written by: Charles Wallace
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Real conversations for people done pretending. The Bear Essentials Podcast dives into the moments that shape us—the setbacks, the pivots, the quiet rebuilds no one sees. It’s about the stuff beneath the surface: identity, discipline, purpose, and what it really takes to keep going. There's no gimmicks or guest-for-guest’s-sake. Just meaningful dialogue with people who’ve lived it. Because sometimes, the most important thing you can do… is just show up.Charles Wallace Self-Help Success
Episodes
  • At the Edge of a Cliff, He Almost Stepped Off… But Purpose Intervened
    Oct 19 2025

    In this powerful episode of The Bear Essentials Podcast, At the Edge of a Cliff, He Almost Stepped Off… But Purpose Intervened, host Charles Wallace sits down with Scott RogersRoyal Marine veteran, global expedition leader, and co-founder of Summit & Soul — to share the story of how one life-changing moment on the edge gave birth to something bigger than survival.

    Scott opens up about the day he nearly ended his life — and the moment purpose pulled him back. He shares how that experience led to Summit & Soul, the mission he now leads with his partner Jade to help others reconnect with resilience, rediscover strength, and find meaning beyond the struggle.

    This isn’t just a story about pain — it’s a story about what comes after. About how the lowest point can become the beginning of something powerful. About how standing on the edge can remind you what it means to live.

    We talk about the weight of silence, the courage it takes to speak, and how purpose can rise out of the darkest places.

    🎯 If you’ve ever felt like you were standing on your own edge, this episode will remind you — there’s always a reason to stay.

    Connect with Scott Rogers on LinkedIn to learn more about Summit & Soul.

    Hosted by Charles Wallace – The Bear Essentials Podcast is a raw, unfiltered show where real conversations meet real purpose. Each episode explores what it means to live with resilience, lead with integrity, and build a life that matters.

    🔥 Hibernating Season Is Over Wake Up Own Your Life!

    🔥 Unleash Your F🤬CKING Roar! 🔥🐻

    #ScottRogers #SummitAndSoul #TheBearEssentialsPodcast #MentalHealth #Resilience #Hope #Leadership #VeteranStories #Mindset #Motivation #Authenticity #MenTalking #Purpose #CharlesWallace #UnleashYourRoar

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    50 mins
  • He Mastered Violence — So He Could Choose Peace
    Oct 15 2025

    In this powerful episode of The Bear Essentials Podcast, He Became Great at Violence — So He Could Choose Peace, host Charles Wallace sits down with Rob DuBoisformer U.S. Navy SEAL, author of Powerful Peace, and founder of Impact Actual — to explore the duality of humanity and what it truly means to be a warrior.

    Rob shares his journey from warfighter to peace advocate, revealing how mastering violence doesn’t make you more dangerous — it makes you disciplined. He talks about the balance between strength and empathy, control and chaos, and how true power is the ability to choose restraint when destruction is easy.

    We go deep into the warrior’s paradox — why peace requires strength, how discipline creates freedom, and why the most capable fighters often become the most peaceful men.

    This isn’t about glorifying war. It’s about understanding the body, mind, heart, and soul of a true warrior.

    Rob’s perspective challenges everything we think we know about violence, vulnerability, and the cost of control. His words are a reminder that the strongest men are often the calmest ones.

    🎯 If you’ve ever wondered what it means to be strong enough to protect peace, this episode will shift your perspective.

    Explore more about Rob DuBois and his work at:

    🌐 https://high-impact-tribe.mn.co

    Hosted by Charles Wallace – The Bear Essentials Podcast is a raw, unfiltered show where real conversations meet real purpose. Each episode explores what it means to live with resilience, lead with integrity, and build a life that matters.

    🔥 Hibernating Season Is Over Wake Up Own Your Life!


    🔥 Unleash Your F🤬CKING Roar! 🔥🐻

    #RobDuBois #TheBearEssentialsPodcast #NavySEAL #Leadership #Mindset #Discipline #WarriorMindset #ViolenceAndPeace #Resilience #Grit #AuthenticLeadership #HumanPerformance #CharlesWallace #UnleashYourRoar

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    57 mins
  • The Human Edge of Leadership: Lessons from the Front Line
    Oct 7 2025

    In this powerful episode of The Bear Essentials Podcast, The Human Edge of Leadership: Lessons from the Front Line, host Charles Wallace sits down with Mark Stephenleadership coach, consultant, and former police officer — to uncover what real leadership looks like when pressure, purpose, and people collide.

    This isn’t theory — it’s leadership from the front line. Mark shares what decades in policing taught him about trust, communication, and leading when the stakes are life or death. He reveals how psychological safety, adaptability, and authentic connection form the foundation of every high-performance team.

    We dive deep into the human side of leadership — why technical skills alone aren’t enough, how to rebuild trust after it’s broken, and why the best leaders focus on culture, growth, and people before process.

    With hard-won wisdom and real-world stories, Mark Stephen challenges leaders to step beyond rank and reputation — and discover the power of empathy, honesty, and human performance.

    🎯 If you’ve ever wondered how to lead when it truly matters — how to earn trust, build belief, and perform under pressure — this episode is for you.

    Explore more about Mark Stephen on LinkedIn:

    🌐 / mark-stephen-523278159

    Hosted by Charles Wallace – The Bear Essentials Podcast is a raw, unfiltered show where real conversations meet real purpose. Each episode explores what it means to live with resilience, lead with integrity, and build a life that matters.

    🔥 Hibernating Season Is Over Wake Up Own Your Life!

    🔥 Unleash Your F🤬CKING Roar! 🔥🐻

    #MarkStephen #TheBearEssentialsPodcast #Leadership #HumanPerformance #Trust #Resilience #PsychologicalSafety #CharlesWallace #TeamCulture #AuthenticLeadership

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    48 mins
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