Talkin' Crazy Podcast

You don’t have to support someone’s journey — but you don’t have the right to hurt them either.In this episode of the Talkin’ Crazy Podcast, Meech breaks down the difference between neutral disagreement and intentional sabotage. From military leaders delaying transitions, to families discouraging dreams, to friends projecting their own failures — this episode dives into why people make environments hostile when they don’t agree with your growth.Meech unpacks the idea of authority without empathy, calls out bystander leadership, and explains why some people try to derail your progress when it doesn’t fit the plan they had for your life. This episode is for anyone who’s been punished for choosing a different path — especially service members navigating transitions, growth, and identity outside the uniform.If you’re fighting for your future while also fighting the people around you, this episode is for you.🎙️ Key topics covered:The difference between not supporting someone and intentionally hurting themAuthority without empathy and why it destroys trustWhy people sabotage growth they don’t understandMilitary transitions, SkillBridge, and leadership resistanceFailed dreams, projection, and resentmentStanding up for your people — even when you don’t agree.If this episode resonates with you, share it with someone who needs to hear it. Growth shouldn’t come with punishment.IG & TIKTOK: meech.speaksLet our sponsor BetterHelp connect you to a therapist who can support you - all from the comfort of your own home. Visit https://betterhelp.com/meechspeaks and enjoy a special discount on your first month.

Growth is a blessing — but nobody tells you what it costs.In this episode of the Talkin’ Crazy Podcast, Meech breaks down what happens when you start evolving… and the people closest to you don’t.From promotions and new responsibilities to changing habits, boundaries, and mindsets — this episode dives into the uncomfortable tension that shows up when your growth exposes someone else’s stagnation.Meech shares a raw story from his early Marine Corps career about ego, rank, and learning the hard way what it means to respect growth — even when it comes from someone you came up with.This episode is for:Service members navigating new rank and leadership rolesFriends struggling with distance after personal growthAnyone who’s been accused of “changing” for becoming betterLet our sponsor BetterHelp connect you to a therapist who can support you - all from the comfort of your own home. Visit https://betterhelp.com/meechspeaks and enjoy a special discount on your first month.Because just because your mindset changes…doesn’t mean your heart did.🎙️ New episodes every Monday📲 Subscribe, rate, and review if this one hit home

You don’t realize how exhausted you are… until you finally get a chance to breathe.In this episode of the Talkin’ Crazy Podcast, I reflect on burnout, recruiting duty, ego, purpose, and why sometimes being redirected is exactly what you need—even when it doesn’t feel like it at the time.After spending time in California for the MEPS course, being back on a Marine Corps installation forced me to slow down, reset, and reflect. I open up about my first year on recruiting duty, getting pulled off the bag, the embarrassment of feeling benched, and why going back to the trenches was unfinished business I had to handle.This episode is about:Burnout and mental exhaustionEgo, pride, and purposeMilitary recruiting duty realitiesRedirection vs failureWhy you shouldn’t quit while you’re losingEnding the year with clarity and perspectiveIf you’re closing out the year tired, frustrated, or questioning your direction—this episode is for you.Sometimes the detour isn’t a setback.Sometimes it’s the plan.👉 If this episode resonates with you, leave an honest rating and review on Spotify or Apple Podcasts—it helps the show grow and reach more people who need it.IG & TIKTOK: meech.speaksLet our sponsor BetterHelp connect you to a therapist who can support you - all from the comfort of your own home. Visit https://betterhelp.com/meechspeaks and enjoy a special discount on your first month.

December isn’t just a holiday month — it’s your personal Unwrap.It’s reflection.It’s heavy.It’s honest.It’s where you evaluate the wins, the losses, the storms, and the quiet battles you didn’t post online.In today’s episode, Meech breaks down how to Reflect, Reconcile, and Realign so you walk into 2026 prepared, focused, lighter, and stronger.If this episode resonates, share it & drop a “Hell Yeah Brother” in the comments.IG & TIKTOK: meech.speaksLet our sponsor BetterHelp connect you to a therapist who can support you - all from the comfort of your own home. Visit https://betterhelp.com/meechspeaks and enjoy a special discount on your first month.

Happy Thanksgiving! 🦃🔥In this Thanksgiving Day Special, Meech breaks down the Top 10 Things NOT To Do on Thanksgiving — straight from the smoker, the kitchen, and the chaos of hosting.From showing up empty-handed, to trying to cook late, to touching food before the prayer, to bringing random plus-ones, to making greedy to-go plates — Meech is calling out every offense he’s seen over the years.Whether you’re driving to grab your first plate, hiding from your family in the bathroom, or cooking your heart out before guests arrive, this episode is the Thanksgiving dose of comedy, honesty, and realness you need today.Meech also shares why Thanksgiving is his most meaningful holiday, the memories that built him, and the real Marine Corps tradition of taking care of people far from home.You’ll laugh. You’ll relate. You’ll get checked. You’ll get blessed.Tap in — and stop touching the food before the prayer.IG & TIKTOK: meech.speaksLet our sponsor BetterHelp connect you to a therapist who can support you - all from the comfort of your own home. Visit https://betterhelp.com/meechspeaks and enjoy a special discount on your first month.