We cover the technical and creative aspects of FPV (First-Person View) flying, building a drone business, and the community-driven philosophy of the Flight Club.

Beyond the drones, Joel talks about the "deep work": addressing ADHD, dismantling codependency, and healing from generational trauma.

Learn how he turned ADHD into a strength for cinematic storytelling and why he believes the "learn, fly, crash, and build" mindset applies just as much to life as it does to flying.

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In Part Two of our conversation with Joel Galam, we dive deep into the often-unseen realities of a 30-year nursing career.

Joel shares the cultural and personal influences that led to pursuing nursing, including an early aptitude for biological sciences and a profound childhood memory of witnessing a patient injury. The journey was far from easy, starting with flunking out of university due to unmanaged ADHD and lack of focus, which led to taking the Associates Degree route to get back on track.

Hear how the frequency of death and traumatic incidents in the ICU forces nurses to develop a dark sense of humor as a self-defense mechanism, and how constant exposure to mortality reinforces the importance of appreciating life.

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…the struggle with impulsivity, and the core challenge of executive dysfunction that impacts task completion and organization. Joel Galam details how his diagnosis 10 years ago explained years of struggles, despite maintaining straight A’s in school.

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• Joel Galam discusses the social struggles he faced growing up Filipino, coping with bullying by becoming a bully to gain acceptance.

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• Joel Galam shares the critical mantra that has helped him succeed: “ADHD is an explanation for their behavior but never an excuse”.

If you or a loved one is navigating ADHD, executive dysfunction, or a history of impulsivity, this vulnerable conversation will provide a deep understanding and hope for building a structured, successful life.

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Curley breaks down the “jigsaw puzzle” of family dynamics, explaining why the relationship itself is the client. From the rigid “movie scripts” of family roles to the weight of being the “black sheep,” this episode explores how one person’s growth can shift the entire unit.

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• The Mission vs. The Self: Why rescheduling for health is a victory for presence and professional integrity.1

• The Family Genogram: How mapping out blended families and complex histories provides clarity for healing.

• Love Languages for Kids: Shifting from “I love you all the same” to “I love you uniquely” to meet individual needs.

• Better Parenting, Not Bad Parenting: Moving away from defensiveness and toward collaborative goal setting.

• Win vs. Heal: The definitive question every family must ask during conflict: Are you trying to win the argument, or are you trying to heal the relationship?

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Most couples go to therapy citing “communication problems,” but trauma therapist Curley Lawson reveals that communication is rarely the actual root of the issue.

In this episode, we discuss:

* The Communication Myth: Why “talking more” isn’t always the solution and what lies beneath the surface.

* Individual vs. Couples Therapy: Why you might not be ready for couples counseling yet.

* Relationship Maintenance: The “Live Orchid” analogy and why 1 hour a week can save your marriage.

* The Military Burden: How deployments and cultural messages like “work first, family second” impact veteran foundations.

* Navigating Resentment: How to stop the “two against one” dynamic in therapy and feel truly heard.

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In this episode Josh reunites with Trent from “Tino’s Time” for a powerful nine-month check-in.

Trent opens up about the “crippling anxiety” and mental hurdles he faced following a serious car accident with a semi-truck in October 2025.

Despite these challenges, his channel has seen explosive growth, nearing the 5,000 subscriber milestone just in time for his 5-year streaming anniversary and WrestleMania.

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In Part Two of our conversation with Shelley Bee, creator of Middle-aged Mama Drama, we dive deeper into her life as a mother, starting with her experience of non-traditional motherhood as a single parent from age 33.

Shelley details the immense stress of juggling full-time work and caregiving, explaining how the resulting exhaustion led to emotional absence for her first child, contributing to an anxious preoccupied attachment style.

Shelley and Josh discuss the heavy reality of single motherhood and how the “survival mode” of juggling all of it applies.

We explore the direct impact this stress has on a child’s attachment style and why the “do it all” standard is a dangerous myth. This ties in to the surprising birth of her second child at 43, who was identified as having both dyslexia and ADHD, and the journey of pursuing early intervention like neuro-feedback.

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In this deeply personal conversation, Josh sits down with Shelley Bee

Shelley is a licensed relational therapist, EFT practitioner, and the creator of Middle-aged Mama Drama!

Shelley Bee shares her journey from a challenging childhood marked by parentification and low-income living to becoming a specialist in trauma and relationships.This episode dives into the raw reality of the "wounded healer" concept, emphasizing that true therapeutic effectiveness requires deep, continued personal work to process one's own trauma—far beyond academic requirements.

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Trauma therapist Curley Lawson joins us to discuss the “fine print” of life—including why love sometimes means letting go.

From identifying “red flags” like emotional manipulation to understanding why healthy relationships require shared responsibility, this episode provides a roadmap for those ready to stop fighting for change and start living it.

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The conversation explores the profound loss of purpose many veterans face and the importance of finding a "new mission" through community service and mentorship.

They dip into the unique nature of military camaraderie—a bond forged by living and working together—and the challenges of replicating that connection in the civilian world.

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In Part 3 of his story, we sit down with trauma therapist and Air Force veteran Curley Lawson to pull back the curtain on the "human side" of therapy.

We discuss the raw reality of pet grief, the pivotal moments that lead a service member to hang up the uniform, and why genuine leadership requires more than just following rank.

From the lessons learned in nursing homes to the frustrations of military bureaucracy, this conversation is a crash course in finding purpose during life’s most difficult chapters.

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In PART 2 of this multi-episode series, we continue our deep dive with Curley Lawson, an Air Force Veteran and trauma therapist.

Picking up from his decision to join the military, Curley explores the psychological shifts that occur from recruitment to active service and the profound impact of leadership on a soldier's development.

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…with a fresh episode featuring Curley Lawson! Curley is a LICSW — Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker

We’re extremely excited about this upcoming series of episodes.

Join Josh as he talks with licensed therapist and retired Airforce veteran Curley Lawson, exploring his early life, battling poverty, joining the Airforce, and how these experiences have shaped his identity as a therapist today.

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Josh catches up with fellow Marines Josh McGee, Osvaldo Gomez, Arthur Cano, Armando Vega, and Omar Cedasero!

The group talks about their time in boot camp, their life outside of the military, what it's like to work through trauma, and apply the lessons learned in their day-to-day lives.

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In this episode of Win The Night, Tim Bohner, creator of Stronghold Father, returns to discuss his journey of healing, personal growth, and the power of surrender.

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Tim Bohner’s purpose is to help men who have faced trauma and addiction realize that healing is necessary to prevent past hurts from impacting their families and future generations. He aims to share his message through social media, personal training, and consulting to plant seeds of change in others.

Josh and Dylan delve into topics like self-care after loss, the importance of genuine human connection over surface-level conversations, and how accepting responsibility and focusing on daily growth can lead to profound personal change, even amidst immense suffering.

Dylan also discusses his goal of opening a holistic healing center and the power of asking whether an action is truly “healing or coping.”

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Diving into the unbreakable “family that chose each other” formed within their unit and the subsequent journey of self-discovery after service.

This episode features a candid and powerful sit-down with fellow Marine veteran Armando Vega. They share visceral military anecdotes, exposing the frustration of dealing with incompetent leadership obsessed with “looking good on paper,” contrasted with the resourcefulness of the troops who famously jury-rigged comms over a mountain with slash wire despite having broken equipment.

Armando connects his lifelong struggle with anxiety and overcompensation to his lonely childhood as a family “peacekeeper,” concluding with his realization that his purpose is to prioritize self-care and be a supportive “good force of energy” for others.

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Friend of the show and Drummer for Callused Wing, David Kapusciarz, checks in with Josh.

They chat about his engagement, his life in the music scene, and what it’s like to be chasing his dreams and passions through his music.

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Hayley Boyd is back on the mic!

The WGN Radio Producer joins Josh to chat about life after “I do,” managing expectations with her husband David, and the exciting road ahead for them both.

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He also delves into his decision to re-enlist in the Navy after serving as a Marine, reflecting on the unbreakable bonds and unique culture of the Marine Corps brotherhood.

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Marine Corps Veteran, Winston Scott, sits down to talk about his life, his work as a police officer, and his journey through fatherhood.

As a Marine and now a police officer, Winston Scott shares stories from his childhood and reflects on how his experiences shaped him into the man he is today.

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We cover ups, downs, and how they’ve grown as a couple.

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With his three-year wedding anniversary approaching, Sgt. Cano opens up about his marriage, the wedding, and the significant changes in his personal life.

He and Josh also discuss his career in the Marine Corps, covering everything from his evolving perspective on leadership to what he hopes to see change in the future.

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Brandon and Josh chat together with the same honesty and humor as before, catching up on life changes, new perspectives, and the lessons learned since we last heard from him.

It’s a relaxed but insightful talk with two friends reconnecting instead of a formal interview.

Whether you’ve followed Brandon since his first visit or you’re meeting him for the first time, this episode brings a mix of reflection, laughs, and forward-looking energy.

Tune in for a candid update, some thoughtful takeaways, and a reminder of how much can shift in just one year.

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Emily opens up about her childhood, the challenges she faced, and the pivotal moments that led her to break cycles and cultivate a life of authenticity and healing. This episode explores themes of resilience, accountability, and the transformative power of self-discovery.

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She and Josh explore how hitting rock bottom leads to turning points, emphasizing that “all healing is self-healing" by taking 100% responsibility for your response (E+R=O).

Learn how to transform your confirmation bias by depotentiating past memories and familiarizing your brain with an "ideal future" to manifest powerful change.

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Josh Mcknight joins us yet again in this special check-in episode of Win The Night!

They discuss Josh's recent decision to leave Wisconsin, how he has been holding up since they talked last year, and how depression has affected his life from a young age through today.

Josh has a beautiful outlook of learning to embrace the darkness and appreciating the light.

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Josh shares about his recent travels and how he's balancing the project with life and financial goals, while they both reflect on the evolution of their partnership and the growing community. (Hey, that’s you!)

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Join us for an insightful conversation with Dr. Bronce Rice, a psychoanalyst, psychologist, health and wellness coach, and author.

In this episode, we delve into Dr. Rice's personal journey, exploring his childhood influenced by his pastor father and school teacher mother, which instilled principles of education and acts of service.

He shares candidly about navigating complex family dynamics, including his relationship with his parents, learning to express difficult emotions, and the impact of generational patterns.

Dr. Rice discusses his path to becoming a psychologist, initially exploring other fields like medicine and priesthood, but finding his calling in meaningful conversations and helping others navigate life's challenges.

He reflects on his own experience with therapy, including the requirement of having an analyst during his psychoanalytic training, and views therapy as a potential ongoing process for growth and maintenance, similar to physical training.

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✔ Surviving childhood trauma and how it shaped him

✔ Why consistency became his safety net, and later, his superpower.

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This conversation is about reclaiming control when life feels uncontrollable, about building the thing you never had, and about recognizing that maybe, just maybe, you’re already the person you needed when you were a kid.

If you’ve ever felt abandoned, unseen, or like you had to fight just to exist, this one’s for you.

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Josh sits down with guest Mary Faith to talk about what led her to become a therapist.

They explore her childhood, the challenges she’s faced, the moments that shaped her—and how all of it now fuels her mission to help others heal.

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Josh chats with Newlyweds Jake and Bree (me and my wife) about our wedding, the lessons we’ve learned, and how we want to grow as a couple and a family.

It was great sitting down for once and being able to talk! I love Josh and cherish the time we spend making this project, and sometimes we need a solid check-in!

Sitting behind that camera I can get a little antsy, so being able to share my side is cool.

And to be able to share this journey of what we are doing with my wife, and see how she can open up and share her side? Pure gold. I am the luckiest person alive.

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Their friendship is a true testament to effort, support, and being able to pick up right where you left off.

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Dhylles and Josh talk about spirituality, generational trauma, and the bond between the two.

Covering relationships, life, and family they uncover Dhylles’ story of resilience, bravery, and integrity throughout her No F*cks Given era!

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Josh and Kyle dive into Kyle’s experiences with resilience, stress management, and the power of support systems.

They discuss insights from palliative care—how managing pain (or stress) to a manageable level can be more effective than trying to eliminate it entirely.

Kyle shares personal stories, including the loss of a child, and the ways resilience, self-care, and leadership have shaped his journey.

The conversation highlights the importance of being a strong follower to be a great leader and how intentional stress challenges can help build inner strength.

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In this powerful episode of Win The Night, host Josh sits down with Leon Macfayden to explore his journey from serving as a police officer to confronting trauma and living with schizophrenia.

Leon opens up about the challenges he faced on and off duty, the therapies that helped him heal, and his ongoing battle to overcome mental health struggles.

This conversation is raw, honest, and inspiring, shedding light on the realities of trauma and the courage it takes to face PTSD and schizophrenia head-on.

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Josh and Craig discuss trusting your gut this week.

They reminisce about Craig’s experiences as a police officer and how that trust has evolved in his podcast, relationships, and life.

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Getting over that inner critic, that voice, that thing that's f*****g stopping you every time you wake up, right? As soon as your brain clicks on in the morning, it's there. You know, it's coming with you when you're pouring your cup of coffee on your way to work, getting dressed, brushing teeth.

It's always like, what are you doing, you piece of s**t? Is that the shirt you're going to wear? Oh, you look pretty fat in that f*****g shirt, fatso. Oh, you're going to eat something else? Okay, cool. That's going to be f*****g good for you, right? Yeah.

It is there with you constantly. And for you to be able to recognize it, identify it, and then choose otherwise, brother, that's a huge thing.

-Guest Craig Salazar to Joshua Lopez on his ability to override his inner critic.

Chapters:

00:00:00 - Letting Go of Expectations and Embracing Authenticity

00:25:17 - Unpacking Childhood Memories and Emotional Growth

00:48:09 - The Role of Intuition in Law Enforcement

01:12:09 - Navigating the Complexities of Correctional Work

01:35:19 - Facing Vulnerability and Overcoming Shame

01:57:02 - Exploring Fatherhood and Family Dynamics

02:20:39 - Moments of Clarity and Self-Realization

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“I have to let the thing come through me rather than thinking that I know what it's going to be. So I build the framework and the infrastructure to create this thing and share it with people. But then I also have to get out of the way.”

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A snippet from the episode, where Josh asks Joshua if he has discovered his purpose:

I think that purpose is ever evolving in every season.

I think that If I looked exactly where I am now, if I didn't go through anything that I went through, there's no way I would be here.

I always say, I think that's why I believe I am a good therapist is because I've actually had to heal so much of my trauma.

And so as a result of being able to sit there and say—I know what it's like to have depression, I know what it's like to go through a suicide attempt, I know so many of these things—I also know what it took to heal.

I also know what it took to navigate. And I would say that those things have allowed me to be a better therapist.

And so I would say my purpose as of now is to help people heal and live a whole fulfilling life. And I would say that it's probably going to keep on evolving and changing as I grow, evolve and change.

-Joshua Doumani

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TW/SA Warning: This episode includes discussions that may be distressing for some, including topics of sexual assault, incest, and rape. Please take care when deciding whether to listen.