The Sidney Gordon Podcast

The Truth About Pain, Surgery & Healing | Rejuvstem

Today we dive deep into a raw and transformative conversation with Ray “Cash” Care (Navy SEAL Veteran) and John from Rejuvstem, who went from patient to owner after experiencing life-changing results with stem cell therapy.
If you've ever dealt with chronic pain, been told surgery was your only option, or felt like the healthcare system failed you—this conversation will hit home. The guys open up about their personal health battles, how stem cells helped them avoid major surgeries, and why the U.S. system doesn’t promote real healing.
You'll learn:
What makes Rejuvstem’s protocols different
How stem cell therapy helped avoid invasive back and neck surgeries
The emotional toll pain takes on your family and life
What to expect before, during, and after treatment
Why this isn't just for athletes—it's for anyone ready to feel whole again
#StemCellTherapy #AntiAging #CoreMedical #Rejuvstem #TRT #ChronicPain #HealthFreedom
 
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00:00 – Intro: This Changed My Life00:45 – Why Big Pharma Doesn’t Want You Healthy02:00 – Sidney’s Journey: From Excruciating Pain to Healing03:30 – John’s Story: From Patient to Partner at Rejuvstem06:00 – Ray’s Experience: Nervous, Skeptical... Then Shocked08:20 – “I Couldn’t Tie My Shoes Before Stem Cells”10:00 – The Power of Protocol: What NOT to Do After Treatment12:30 – Avoiding Surgery: The Case for Stem Cell First15:00 – Why Doctors Won’t Recommend It17:30 – The Concierge Experience in Cancun20:00 – Why Stem Cell Works (and When It Doesn’t)23:10 – The Science: Passageways, Potency & Injections26:00 – Side Effects and What to Expect30:00 – Investment in Health: Is It Worth It?33:00 – How Pain Impacts Family, Mood & Business37:00 – From Skepticism to Belief: Breaking the Stigma40:00 – How to Get Started with Rejuvstem42:00 – Final Thoughts: Don’t Accept the Pain

What it's really like to go to war | Colton Hill & Matt Spalding

In this episode we sat down Matt Spalding and Colton Hill. They opened up about their military journeys, the challenges of leadership in combat, and how the weight of service shapes them as men, fathers, and leaders. Whether you’re a veteran, civilian, or just curious about the mindset behind military service, you’ll find deep insights and raw honesty here.
Topics we discussed:✅ Transitioning from civilian life to combat✅ The intense experiences of medics in the field✅ Balancing family and deployment✅ The impact of leadership and camaraderie✅ The internal battles we all face to be “good enough”
 
00:00 – Intro: Who Are Matt & Colton?1:15 – Early Military Influences and Joining Up4:30 – First Deployment Experiences & Lessons Learned8:45 – Medics in Action: The Power of Staying Calm14:20 – Facing Mortality & Focusing on the Mission19:05 – Balancing Fatherhood & Combat Mindset23:40 – Leadership in High-Stress Situations29:10 – The “Never Good Enough” Mentality33:00 – Loyalty, Brotherhood & Self-Reflection39:00 – Transitioning from War to Civilian Life43:15 – Final Takeaways: Living with Purpose
 
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The Void We All Try to Fill: A Life Saved by One Decision...

Today we sat down with Brenden Borrowman, and he shared his journey from the edge death to finding a second chance. He reflects on how a lifeline changed his path, the lack of mentorship in his youth, and how chasing success left him feeling empty. The conversation takes a dramatic turn when he reveals a cancer diagnosis that forced him to confront the fragility of life and re-evaluate everything.
 
This episode dives into:
The reality of growing up without guidance
The turning points that shaped his future
Why mentorship and community matter
The lessons he learned through facing his mortality
Chapters:00:00 – Intro & Life on the Edge00:10 – Escaping Prison & Death00:18 – Becoming a Lucky Statistic00:25 – Facing a Void of Mentorship00:34 – The Chase for Money & Prestige00:41 – A Life-Changing Cancer Diagnosis00:52 – Lessons from Facing Mortality01:00 – Final Reflections
 
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Heroin to Hero: A Green Beret’s Journey of Redemption

Today we sit down with Dan—a former addict turned elite Special Forces medic. From growing up in a broken home and battling heroin addiction to becoming a Green Beret and trauma instructor, Dan’s story is one of grit, transformation, and purpose.
Dan shares the raw truth about hitting rock bottom, detoxing cold turkey, and how fatherhood and military service saved his life. He dives into the brutal realities of Special Forces selection, his unexpected path to becoming a medic, and how mindset was the key to overcoming every obstacle.
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00:00 – Opening Monologue: Dan’s Life-Altering Realization01:16 – Sidney Introduces Dan (and Gets Emotional)02:00 – Growing Up in Virginia: Chaos, Sports & Responsibility04:17 – The Growth Spurt That Changed Everything06:30 – Working Since Age 11 & Early Hustles08:12 – Sidney’s Parallel Upbringing & Reflections on His Mom10:00 – Mind Over Matter: Working Through Physical Pain11:48 – Daily Affirmations & Entrepreneurial Pressure13:16 – Choosing College Far from Home14:18 – The Magic of Montana’s "Big Sky Country"15:43 – Man Trips: Living Off the Land18:09 – Starving in the Wilderness & the Trout That Saved Him22:29 – Returning Home: The Wrong Crowd & Drug Spiral23:47 – Discovering He’s Having Twins While Addicted25:25 – Locking Himself Away to Detox Cold Turkey28:08 – Gratitude for His Daughters & Breaking the Cycle30:22 – Witnessing Childbirth & the Trauma of a C-Section33:13 – Becoming a Medic: 15+ C-Sections Later34:47 – Teaching Doctors Without a Medical Degree35:24 – Learning Medical Terminology Like a Second Language36:14 – Joining the Military: A Conversation with Grandpa39:06 – Army Basic Training Before the Iraq War40:53 – NSA Assignment, Feeling Lost & Wanting More42:00 – Asking God for a Sign – And Getting It44:11 – Brutal Green Beret Selection: Mind Over Everything47:44 – The Final Mental Test That Made 30 Guys Quit50:24 – “Welcome to the Brotherhood” – Dan Gets Selected52:03 – Becoming a Medic Wasn’t His Choice—But Became His Purpose54:50 – The Pressure & Perfection Required of a Combat Medic56:10 – Trauma Rotation: Saving Lives at a Level One Center
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Anthony Autry's Comeback Story | The Sidney Gordon Podcast

Anthony Autry... a man whose life story reads like a movie — addiction, crime, loss, redemption, and ultimately, transformation through faith. From a privileged upbringing in the Pacific Palisades to surviving LA County Jail, being on LAPD’s most wanted list, and finding God in a jail cell, Anthony’s journey is raw, honest, and deeply inspiring.
Chapters:00:00 – The call from jail that changed everything01:00 – Opening thoughts from Sid Gordon02:00 – The Military Appreciation event that built lifelong brotherhood05:00 – Anthony on finding real community for the first time06:00 – Growing up in the Pacific Palisades07:30 – Divorce, trauma, and early exposure to drugs09:00 – From sports and scouts to inner-city crime11:00 – Construction business success and cocaine addiction12:30 – Arrest, jail time, and a plea deal that changed his life15:00 – Inside LA County Jail: violence, gangs, and brutal conditions18:00 – Smoking meth at 30 and the spiral that followed22:00 – Dramatic foot chase in boxers: LAPD raid story25:00 – Losing his brother to a senseless murder27:00 – Offered revenge in jail… and chose a different path30:00 – Faith over fury: Finding God behind bars34:00 – High-speed pursuit in San Diego & final arrest36:00 – The spiritual moment that broke him open38:00 – “God, give me a sign…” — and He did40:00 – Facing the United States in court: federal indictment43:00 – Life in federal prison during COVID lockdown45:00 – From convict to leader: running disciplined prison programs47:00 – Rebuilding through fitness, structure, and service48:30 – Brotherhood, personal growth, and life after prison49:45 – Final reflections on faith, purpose, and transformation
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No Handouts, No Excuses | Skyler Logdson

Today we sit down with Skyler Logsdon — a high-performing entrepreneur who went from detailing cars as a teenager to being mentored by the founder of Shazam and building multi-million dollar startups.
Skyler shares his inspiring journey of grit, hustle, and relentless execution. From a blue-collar upbringing and football injuries to launching his first app, crushing it in Silicon Valley, and now building Boomerang — the future of lost & found — this conversation is packed with hard-earned wisdom, startup tactics, and life-changing mindset shifts.
 
00:00 - Intro: Why Skylar’s story is different01:30 - Sid's personal story & how it relates to Skylar03:00 - Skylar’s blue-collar childhood in Ojai, CA05:00 - Starting businesses as a teen: detailing cars & flipping dirt bikes07:00 - Football injury that led to unexpected leadership lessons09:00 - Breaking school records and learning from failure12:00 - Choosing not to play college football: chasing entrepreneurship14:00 - How Skylar landed full scholarships from Boeing & KPMG16:00 - Creating a haircut-tracking app in college19:00 - Mentorship with Shazam founder Felipe23:00 - Lessons from Silicon Valley and startup #125:00 - What Skylar learned selling to Amazon & Goldman Sachs27:00 - Founding Tatari: Building a TV ad tech company from scratch30:00 - Helicopter rides, Nobu dinners & closing massive deals34:00 - Why humility + consistency opens doors36:00 - The philosophy behind Boomerang — the future of lost & found40:00 - Core Medical Event reflection & the power of real community44:00 - Mentorship, legacy, and why Skylar’s story matters now more than ever
 
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Men, are you loosing this hidden fight? Nick Koumalatsos

Today we dive deep into the real challenges veterans, first responders, and everyday men face—not on the battlefield, but in life after service. From testosterone deficiency to the lack of purpose, we uncover the silent struggles and solutions that are helping men reclaim their lives.
We break down myths, share raw stories, and reveal how hormonal health and purpose-driven transitions are saving lives.
Chapters
00:00 – Intro: Embracing chaos and the value of struggle
00:51 – Hunting, suffering, and what it teaches about life
04:00 – Problems at work, leadership, and accountability
05:10 – The reality behind testosterone and mental health
08:24 – White-knuckling life: what men won’t admit
10:35 – Testosterone myths, free vs. total T explained
13:20 – Teenagers and test boosters: a dangerous combo
16:15 – Big Pharma, VA flaws & veteran suicide rates
21:26 – The dark economics of keeping vets sick
26:11 – Testosterone crisis in men under 30
29:00 – Parenting boys with purpose and power
31:20 – Trolls, toxicity, and the truth about low T
35:00 – Fake natty culture & raw liver stories
42:00 – Law enforcement: stress, burnout, and life expectancy
46:00 – Transition trauma: from ops to everyday life
51:00 – Courage redefined: Asking for help
54:00 – The next mission: what veterans really need
57:00 – Collapse time: Stop going at it alone
#Veterans #MensHealth #Testosterone #TRT #MentalHealth #CoreMedicalGroup #TransitionSupport #FirstResponders #HormoneHealth #MotivationForMen
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Success is a reflection of your willingness to serve | Ray Cash Care

Ray “Cash” Care joins Sidney Gordon to talk about the dark places that forged him—from Navy SEAL missions to childhood trauma—and how he used that pain as fuel to become a powerful leader, speaker, and coach.
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00:00 – Intro00:28 – Life on Submarines & SEAL Deployments01:57 – Suffering Underwater & Mental Endurance04:25 – Childhood Trauma & Using Anger as Fuel06:45 – The 4 F’s: Family, Fitness, Finances, Faith08:30 – Serving Others and the Joy of Giving Back10:00 – The 40% Rule: How to Tap Into Hidden Potential11:25 – Mindset of a Tier One Operator13:00 – Pain, Betrayal & Still Choosing to Help People14:50 – Helping Yourself First to Help Others16:00 – Mentorship, Growth, and Climbing the “Success Mountain”18:40 – Why Humility Beats Arrogance Every Time20:26 – Relationships Are the Key to the Castle22:00 – Wealth ≠ Worth: True Power Is in Integrity23:50 – Ray’s Lowest Point & Sidney’s Ramen Story27:10 – The “Switch” Moment That Changed Everything30:25 – The Truth About Ray’s $1K/Month Coaching Group33:45 – Brotherhood, Buy-In & Accountability36:30 – Team Building, Beach Beatings & Pushup Mindset38:50 – Embracing Suffering and Mental Clarity in Pain41:10 – Hunting, Patience & Resilience43:00 – Raising Strong Families Through Discipline45:40 – Final Reflections & Appreciation

Justin 'Mooch' DeLoretto | There’s no such thing as self-made—it’s all about community

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Today, Sidney Gordon sits down with Justin "Mooch" DeLoretto—former outlaw biker turned therapist—to unpack a raw, unfiltered story of transformation, masculinity, brotherhood, and redemption.
 
Mooch opens up about his journey through the biker world, implementing discipline and integrity as a leader in the Mongols MC, transitioning into the world of therapy, and helping young men break generational cycles. From jiu-jitsu mats to street fights, fatherhood to mental health, this conversation pulls no punches.
 
If you're a man seeking purpose, structure, or just want to hear a story that proves people can change—this one's for you.
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00:00 – Intro: Mongols, Bars & Public Perception01:08 – How Mooch and Sidney Met at Core Medical Event03:10 – Brotherhood in the Club vs. Military vs. Jiu-Jitsu06:30 – Raising Boys Right: Discipline, Sports & Responsibility10:00 – Jiu-Jitsu, Humility, and Killing the Ego14:20 – From Leadership in Mongols to Leading Men in Life18:15 – Club Loyalty, Territory, and Why Things Go Wrong22:45 – Dealing with Fake Bikers & Social Media Clout Chasers26:50 – Mooch Calls Out the “Outlaw Twins”30:30 – Stigma of the 1% Patch & Earning Respect34:10 – The Real Story Behind Skinhead Culture38:40 – Racism, Politics, and Cultural Misconceptions43:20 – Therapy, Transformation, and Saving At-Risk Youth48:10 – Generational Trauma, Neglect & Healing Families52:05 – Mooch’s Final Message to Men Struggling Today

Brotherhood, Business & Being a Man | The Sidney Gordon Podcast

Today Sidney Gordon sits down with Cory and Ray to talk about what it really means to be a man in today's world. From jiu-jitsu mats to boardrooms, from childhood trauma to financial freedom — nothing is off the table. This episode is for the men who are tired of surface-level advice and are ready to level up in business, family, and life.
 
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TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 – Introduction: How Corey, Ray, and Sid met00:48 – The gun store encounter that sparked a friendship02:00 – Behind the scenes of the Core Medical event03:00 – Brotherhood forged through jiu-jitsu and suffering05:00 – Why fighting builds connection, not conflict07:00 – Real talk on fatherhood, showing up for your kids & being present10:30 – Losing parents, grief, and emotional transformation13:00 – Childhood stories: growing up in Brooklyn & the Philippines17:00 – Early business failures, betrayal, and bouncing back21:00 – Building a family-focused business and redefining masculinity26:00 – What most people misunderstand about wealth & private equity30:00 – Getting into Facebook, Uber, and SpaceX pre-IPO32:00 – How AI is changing healthcare, real estate & everything35:00 – The power of gratitude and surrounding yourself with the right people42:00 – Why most advisors and entrepreneurs fail45:00 – Gen Z, entitlement, and hiring based on grit — not degrees48:00 – Why Sidney refuses to stop — even after “success”50:00 – Powerful war stories from veterans and operators52:30 – Closing thoughts: suffering, humility, and winning the inner war