JMach Podcast

Dan Sachkowsky made millions at a young age, lost everything, went through bankruptcy, survived a heart attack, faced divorce and separation from his son, and reached a point where he nearly took his own life. But his story isn't about what he lost. It's about what he learned rebuilding. Dan joins Joshua “JMach” Mach on The JMach Experience for a raw conversation about childhood wounds, entrepreneurship, money, fatherhood, mental health, faith, forgiveness, discipline and learning how to get back up when life knocks you down. Dan shares how one mentor telling him, “I believe in you,” changed the direction of his life, how he built his first business at 17, what losing millions taught him about success, and why surviving a heart attack forced him to reevaluate what actually mattered. The conversation also gets deeply personal as Dan opens up about nearly taking his own life, his relationship with his father, forgiving the past, his relationship with God, being separated from his son, and continuing to show up even when life didn't go according to plan. One of Dan's biggest lessons? Stop asking, “Why is this happening to me?” Start asking, “What is this doing to me?” Because falling doesn't have to mean you're finished. Dan's upcoming book, Falling Your Way Uphill, takes an even deeper look at his journey and the lessons he's learned along the way. 🎙️ The JMach Experience How are you REALLY doing? Combating Veteran & First Responder suicide—one story, one conversation at a time. Powered by Total Roofing & Construction and Jeff Reynolds Productions #TheJMachExperience #DanSachkowsky #MentalHealth #Entrepreneurship #MensMentalHealth

What happens when a Marine Corps Veteran finds healing, purpose, and success through comedy? In this live episode of The JMach Experience, recorded at the JMach Sandbox: Laughter Is Medicine, Joshua "JMach" Mach sits down with Marine Corps Veteran and comedian Kev The Allstar for an honest conversation about life, service, transition, mental health, and personal growth. The conversation begins the way every JMach conversation begins—with a moment to slow down, breathe, burn some sage, and answer one important question: "How are you really doing?" Kev shares stories from his childhood, the reasons he chose to join the Marine Corps, lessons learned during military service, the challenges of transitioning to civilian life, and the journey that led him to become a successful comedian. He also discusses the daily habits, tools, and mindset practices that help him stay positive, resilient, and grounded. Whether you're a Veteran, service member, First Responder, family member, or someone navigating a major life transition, this episode offers powerful insights on resilience, purpose, mental health, and the healing power of laughter. In this episode: • Marine Corps service and military experiences • Veteran mental health and resilience • Military transition to civilian life • Childhood influences and personal growth • Building a career in stand-up comedy • Finding purpose after service • Daily habits for positivity and success • The healing power of laughter and community About Kev The Allstar: Marine Corps Veteran, comedian, content creator, and advocate for positivity, resilience, and connection. Follow Kev The Allstar: YouTube: @KevTheAllstar Instagram: @kevtheallstar Facebook: Kev The Allstar The JMach Experience is dedicated to combating Veteran and First Responder suicide one story, one conversation, and one connection at a time. Because sometimes the most important question isn't "How are you doing?" It's "How are you REALLY doing?"

🎧 LISTEN ON 4 YEARS A SLAVE PODCAST Catch the full conversation on the 4 Years a Slave Podcast hosted by Cody. 🎙️ Spotify: Search “4 Years a Slave Podcast”🎥 YouTube: youtube.com/@4YASpodcast📱 Instagram: @4years__a__slave.pod📘 Facebook: 4 Years a Slave Real conversations focused on veteran mental health, military transition, PTSD, identity after service, and finding purpose beyond the uniform. In this episode, JMach joins the 4 Years a Slave Podcast to talk about the side of military service that doesn’t always get discussed. From feeling like he “failed his mission” due to not deploying, to navigating mental health, identity loss, and purpose after the military, this conversation dives deep into what many Veterans experience—but rarely say out loud. This is a raw and honest discussion about: Veteran mental health and suicide awareness Life after the military and transitioning to civilian life The hidden weight of not deploying PTSD, identity, and rebuilding purpose The importance of connection, community, and real conversations Too many Veterans are fighting battles after they come home. This episode is about breaking that silence and reminding you:👉 You are not alone. If this episode resonates:⭐ Follow the podcast📤 Share with someone who needs to hear this💬 Start the conversation—because it matters

In this episode, recorded live at our monthly JMach Sandbox, Josh sits down with Ulises “Uli” Lopez, Executive Director and Co-Founder of the AYA Mission. The Sandbox brings veteran service organizations into the same room to connect, collaborate, and build relationships, while veterans and civilians gather as the live audience for the podcast. This particular event took place during Patriot All America at the WigWam in Arizona, an annual tradition held at the end of December that honors fallen service members through the game of golf while bringing together Gold Star families, veterans, and supporters from across the country.Uli opens up about life before the military and the circumstances that pushed him toward enlistment. For him, it felt like the only path forward — either choose service or continue down a road that would likely end in jail. He talks honestly about that crossroads, the discipline he found in uniform, and the moments in combat that led to earning two Purple Hearts.The conversation also centers on what came after. Through the AYA Mission, Uli now works to support veterans and first responders as they navigate the transition out of service and rebuild with purpose. The organization focuses on restoring identity, strengthening community, and creating opportunities for those who have carried the weight of service. What began as his own journey toward stability has grown into a mission built around service beyond the uniform. Follow Ulises Lopez and @theayamission on Instagram! Learn more about their work at theayamission.org! Follow Us @jmachpodcast on Instagram! Share the Episode & Subscribe on YouTube! Remember: your mental health matters, you're not alone.

In this episode, Josh sits down with Poppa Snoop, an Army veteran who was drafted into the Vietnam War and went on to earn three Purple Hearts for wounds sustained in combat. He reflects on life before the draft, what it was like being sent to war at a young age, and how those experiences changed him in ways that never fully faded. Poppa Snoop speaks candidly about his time in the Army and the lasting impact of combat trauma. He also opens up about living with PTSD, what coping has looked like over the years, and the personal work it’s taken to keep moving forward. The conversation also touches briefly on family — including his relationship with his son, Snoop Dogg — and how fatherhood, resilience, and perspective have evolved across generations. It’s an honest, reflective episode centered on survival, legacy, and the long road of healing after war. Follow Poppa Snoop on Instagram! Follow Us on Instagram! Share the Episode & Subscribe on Youtube! Remember: your mental health matters, you're not alone.