In this powerful episode of Leadership Loading, host Jason McClaren sits down with Owen Marcus, founder of MELD (Men’s Emotional Leadership Development), to explore how men—especially veterans and first responders—can rebuild emotional strength, reconnect with community, and transform stress into leadership.

🔥 Key Takeaways:

• Why men feel lost after leaving the high-stress roles

• The role of somatic healing in emotional development

• How MELD’s retreats and community are saving lives

• Why emotional leadership is the future of effective leadership

• Tools and skills every man needs to thrive in relationships and work

💥 Learn more about MELD:
👉 https://meld.community
📅 Upcoming retreat: February 2026
📞 Book a free consultation via the website

Rusty Reynolds went from hospital halls to courtroom battles. In this episode of the Leadership Loading Podcast, he shares how his early career in healthcare shaped his mission-driven law practice in Frisco, Texas. Learn how he carved out a successful niche by blending ER urgency with legal precision, and why diversity, service, and standards are at the heart of his law firm's success.

From living in his car after a home invasion and crippling PTSD… to building a multi-million-dollar janitorial company and helping thousands of people strengthen mental resilience — Aaron “Sergeant Q” Quinonez journey is nothing short of extraordinary.In this episode of Leadership Loading, host Jason McClaren dives deep with Aaron about:His elite Marine Corps role with 1st ANGLICO calling in airstrikes and working with Special ForcesThe home invasion that changed his life and worsened his PTSDWhy he built a janitorial business focused on mental healthHow investing in people’s mental resilience reduced turnover from 300% to 67%Winning back-to-back seasons on the reality show The BloxPractical leadership advice that any new leader can use TODAYAaron’s Links:Q Actual (civilian mental health app): https://qactual.comOperation Pop Smoke (veteran mental health app): https://operationspopsmoke.comAaron’s speaking and training: https://sergeantq.com📢 If you’ve ever struggled with mental health, leadership, or building a team that actually wants to work with you, this is your must-watch episode.