Beyond The Trek Fireside Chat: Conversations That Inspire

Beyond The Trek Fireside Chat: Conversations That Inspire
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Beyond the Trek Podcast is a journey of resilience, growth, and impact. We explore the triumphs, failures, and lessons learned from life’s darkest moments, uncovering how challenges can transform individuals into leaders of character. Through inspiring conversations, we reveal the power of perseverance and the lasting impact of using those experiences to uplift others. This is more than a podcast—it’s a guide to going beyond your limits and leaving a legacy of strength and purpose.
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The podcast centers on themes of resilience, personal growth, and leadership with episodes exploring topics such as PTSD recovery, faith restoration, and transformative journeys from adversity, including discussions with guests like Dario Giomi on tackling challenges in law enforcement and Mike Diaz on building faith post-combat experiences.

Beyond the Trek Podcast is a journey of resilience, growth, and impact. We explore the triumphs, failures, and lessons learned from life’s darkest moments, uncovering how challenges can transform individuals into leaders of character. Through inspiring conversations, we reveal the power of perseverance and the lasting impact of using those experiences to uplift others. This is more than a podcast—it’s a guide to going beyond your limits and leaving a legacy of strength and purpose.

Nicholas Ruggieri is an Active-Duty Army Officer with 18 years of service in both Conventional and Special Operations Formations. Nick joined the Army Reserves while attending Union College in 2005, after graduation in 2008 he enlisted into active service as an X-ray technician at Fort Sam Houston TX. Realizing he was made for more; Nick attended Special Forces Assessment and Selection and was chosen to become a Special Forces Medical Sergeant. After completion of the Q-course Nick and his wife Allie moved to 7th SFG(A) at Eglin AFB. Nick eventually applied to the Interservice Physician Assistant Program and was accepted to attend in 2017. After commissioning in 2019, Nick became the Battalion Physician Assistant at Fort Stewart, GA and will be continuing his career overseas in Germany. Nick is a proud Father of three amazing kids!
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