To Be or Not To Be: Would You Die for an Idea?What would you give everything for? A flag, a medal, a person, or a cause greater than yourself? Today on The Collective, we step into the timeless question of sacrifice and meaning: to be, or not to be.Joining us is Clay Surratt — former U.S. Army soldier, martial arts instructor, and social worker — who brings a unique perspective from both battlefield experience and his work helping others off it. Together, we explore the weight of choosing what (or who) is worth dying for, and what it really means to live with purpose.🎙️ Would you lay it all down for an idea? Or is the greater challenge to live deliberately for it every day?🔔 Subscribe & join the conversation.#TheCollectivePodcast #Sacrifice #Meaning #Veterans #Purpose #ClaySurratt #Philosophy #ToBeOrNotToBe

What does it mean to evolve as a man? In this powerful episode of The Collective, host Chance and Shaun as the sits down with Travis Denman and Chris Lee to explore how identity, purpose, and responsibility shift through life’s biggest challenges.Travis Denman is a former Green Beret now pursuing his passion for flying and becoming a pilot.Chris Lee is a former Green Beret who has transitioned into coaching, dedicated to helping others build strength, resilience, and purpose.Together, they share personal experiences of transformation, growth, and redefining what it means to be a man beyond the battlefield.In this episode, we discuss:How men can adapt when life demands more than they think they have to giveWhat it means to shed outdated versions of yourselfThe difference between theory and lived experience of growthLessons in leadership, resilience, and purpose from former Green BeretsIf you’re seeking inspiration, personal growth, or a deeper understanding of what it means to evolve as a man, this conversation is for you.🔔 Don’t forget to subscribe for more thought-provoking conversations.

Not all heroes are remembered with medals, and not every legacy makes it into the history books. In this episode, Shaun and Chance sit down with Pat Miller, former JTF2 Operator turned film armourer and photographer, and Jason Dempsey, former RCAF pilot and founder of Blackbird Industries. Together, they explore the lives of Canada’s unsung heroes—figures like Francis Pegahmagabow, Tommy Prince, Léo Major, Mona Parsons, and Mary Greyeyes—whose bravery, resilience, and quiet acts of service left an enduring impact despite a lack of formal recognition.We dive into:The stories of Canadian soldiers, Indigenous warriors, and WWII resistance fighters whose contributions were often overlookedLessons in courage, humility, and leadership that extend beyond medals or fameHow these heroes’ legacies continue to influence service members, first responders, and everyday Canadians todayThis conversation isn’t just about history—it’s about understanding the true nature of heroism, honoring the sacrifices that went unrecognized, and reflecting on the values that these remarkable individuals leave behind.💡 Tune in to discover the power of courage, resilience, and quiet leadership, and be inspired by the unsung heroes who shaped Canada’s history.#TheCollective #UnsungHeroes #CanadianHistory #FrancisPegahmagabow #TommyPrince #LéoMajor #MonaParsons #MaryGreyeyes #MilitaryHistory #Heroism #Legacy #PatMiller #JasonDempsey #Podcast