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How a Marine Vet Transformed His Life | Real Talk About Fitness, Family, and Overcoming Shame
What you’ll learn:
🔥 How Marine vet Dave Helgran lost 56 lbs & 19% body fat in just 10 months.
💡 The mindset shifts that turned fitness into life transformation.
❤️ How living intentionally improved his family relationships.
🎯 Why community and accountability are KEY to success.
🌟 Inspiring advice to start your own journey TODAY!
👀 Don’t miss this heartfelt and motivating episode!
In this deeply moving and inspiring episode of Defenders LIVE, host Lora Thorson sits down with Marine Corps veteran Dave Helgran, who shares his transformative journey of losing 56 pounds and 19% body fat over the past ten months. Dave’s story goes far beyond physical fitness—it’s a testament to resilience, discipline, and the power of community.
Dave opens up about his challenges, including overcoming addiction, reshaping his family relationships, and finding purpose through intentional living. Joined by his coach, Mike Davis of MadeMan Coaching, they discuss how Mike’s holistic approach to health and fitness helped Dave transform not just his body, but his life.
This episode will leave you inspired to embrace personal growth and consider what it takes to truly become the best version of yourself.
Key Quotes:
"When you're not living in truth everywhere, it's very difficult to live in truth anywhere.” - Mike Davis
"When I got rid of the shame and started living intentionally, it changed everything—from how I see myself to how I show up for my family.” Dave Helgran
"When men have a place where they can express their concerns and struggles, they realize they’re not alone. That’s where the real growth happens." – Mike Davis
"Our daughters will marry us, and our sons want to be us. What version are we giving them to emulate?” - Mike Davis
"This isn’t about six-pack abs—it’s about becoming the best version of yourself, inside and out." - Lora Thorson
Resources:
www.Mademancoaching.com
Mike Davis: 25-two–347-two-55-zero
Email: mike [at] mademancoahing [dot] com
IG: @mademan_coaching
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