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Veteran Led
with host John S. Berry
"What if the greatest threat to modern masculinity is not weakness, but confusion?" ~ John S. Berry
In this raw and empowering conversation, we explore the dangers of modern misinformation, the sentinel's primary role in the family unit against the 6 types of information threats, clarity as a leadership asset, critical thinking and bias, the collapse of authentic masculinity, gender roles vs gender identities, and the power of truth.
Latest Interviews
Office Hours with David Meltzer
Click the image and join David Meltzer, Patrick Stiles and Bryan Murphy in studio with John. Learn how John confronted deep childhood trauma and turned to creative healing to rebuild his life, channeling his experience into becoming a venerated speaker, writer, and business innovator.
LifeBlood with George Grombacher
George digs into how best to transform negative coping mechanisms or thought loops, address injustice, and heal emotional and physical injury from a safe internal space... without losing our collective minds! It's about getting better at being you, and living life how you want to live.
Unstoppable with Harry Sardinas
The podcast that brings you inspiring conversations with influential millionaires, angel investors, property investors, thought leaders and entrepreneurs. We're excited to share this one when it's released!
From Battle to Business with Dean Van Dyke
Each episode of this prestigious podcast dives deep into the strategies, struggles and successes of veterans and entrepreneurs who have transformed their military precision into business innovation. We can't wait to share the interview with Dean...
Earlier in 2025
The Break It Down Show with Pete Turner
John and Pete discuss a range of topics, including emotional resilience, mental wellbeing, the misinformation overload, societal narratives, and is why healthy masculinity and femininity are required for us to flourish:
Crisis Victory Show with Dr Hal Bradley
John opens up about his life-changing accident in 2012, and why the resultant traumatic brain injury catalyzed his deep personal healing work and forged his new path of peace, purpose and clarity today:
Airing Soon!
Undiscovered Entrepreneur with Jesse Blount
Enjoy a delightfully refreshing conversation with Jesse (aka Skoob) and John.
The front doors are opened to reveal lesser-known stories behind his success!
They discuss his business success with > $11Million in retail sales, how he embraces fear as fuel, how high altitude mountaineering positively influenced his life and business, and more.
Tell Me Your Story with Rev Dr. Richard Dugan
Interested in changing paradigms because the old ways don't work? Want better choices, peace of mind, and clarity? Disturbed by social narratives today? This episode is for you!
Mind Forge with Will Wagner
In honor of Men's Health Month in June 2025, John opened up with Will about subjects most men were taught to shut up about: feelings, emotions, suicide, toxic masculinity, and more:
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Over the Years
John's media interviews and guest appearances can be found on our YouTube Playlist, but here are some of our team favorites from years gone by:
Healing, One Heart at a Time (Authentic Human Outlier Radio)
Frontline Warriors: Jason 'Freebird' Freeman (Redemption Podcast)
Scott "Jacko" Jackman: Freedom & Whisky's Wish (Interview)
On the Blue Line Interview (Be an Authentic Human)
Task Force Zen: Creating Spectacular Children (Interview)
Swandino Files: Healing, the Military and More (Stephen Swanson)
Dr Rick Strassman Interview (DMT: The Spirit Molecule)
Cigars and Sea Stories Interview (GreenZone Hero)
SIU TV - Virginia: Supporting Veterans (Interview)
Trauma and Healing: You Are Not Alone (Authentic Human Outlier Radio)
Fortis et Fidelis (GreenZone Hero interview)
"I don't believe in perfection. I believe in positive fermentation. Think of the best wines."
~ John Krotec
Articles & PR:
Some articles, press releases, general media coverage, and opinion pieces:
Article - YahooFinance
NeoMasculinity Solutions Unveils Groundbreaking New Vision for Empowering Men
Article - The Good Men Project
Championing Authentic Masculinity with Critical Thinking in the Digital Era
Opinion - Toxic Masculinity
John Krotec's Open Letter Calling Out Toxic Masculinity regarding George Floyd (2020)
Article - A Soldier's Campaign
John Krotec Honors Veteran-Friendly Businesses in SRQ Magazine
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