Uploaded July 2023 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Join Mike, John, Kirk, and special guest - Dr. Luana Marques this Friday at 11:30 AM CT!

This week's Co-hosts:

- John Welbourn: John is a former American football offensive tackle and guard and the creator and operator of Power Athlete HQ. This performance-based programming transforms athletic potential into real-world results.

- Dr. Kirk Parsley, M.D.: Kirk has worked with elite performers and the SOF community on all aspects of performance and resilience since 2009. He was our Medical Research team lead in the Triple 7 expedition and helped the jumpers prepare physically and mentally also helped them manipulate their sleep schedule for improved performance and stress mitigation.

And special guest:

- Dr. Luana Marques is an Associate Professor of Psychiatry at Harvard Medical School, Founder, and Director of Community Psychiatry PRIDE at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH), and former President of the Anxiety and Depression Association of America. She is the author of the critically acclaimed book, Almost Anxious: Is My (or My Loved One’s) Worry or Distress a Problem?, which has been lauded for its clear and practical approach to dealing with anxiety effectively. Frequently cited as one of the leading experts in Cognitive Behavioral Therapies (CBTs), Dr. Luana has been featured in publications such as The New York Times, CNN, Harvard Business Review, and more. She also has been a frequent guest on television broadcasts such as Good Morning America, Face the Nation, and CNBC and podcasts including Ten Percent Happier and How to Be Awesome at Your Job. Connect with her @DrLuanaMarques