@@dropshot5948 I had a crazy ex. I was tortured by the system for 13 years. Never arrested despite many attempts. Cost me a fortune and ultimately led to a heart attack.
In my youth, I went through the system for some stuff I totally deserved to get prosecuted for, and I still saw all sorts of terrible behavior on the part of the people in charge. Authority and an idea that you're morally superior has a way of making a normal person into a monster. I've seen it so many times. It seems like it's just part of the human condition.
So you actually think the Utah police department, who loved this guy and respected and trained with him, are conspiring to take him down? Making stuff up to end his career? Why? Because they're "jealous" of his success like Mike has eluded too. Geez man, c'mon. Or...maybe...just maybe Mike f'ed up and isnt' owning it.
Mike is the reason I took up backpacking, and just finished a wild trip with my oldest son. The dude has provided so much positive energy in this world. We should support him and fieldcraft survival.
Mike, I’m sure you won’t read this, but my advice (which is worth as much as you’re paying for it) compare this lesson to the other lessons that you’ve taught throughout the years. You had to witness some rough situations and acknowledge them to be capable of teaching the way that you do, this is no different, you have learned from it, pass on those lessons when you have taken them in. The fact that you are even getting out and showing how vulnerable you are in this moment of your life has made me respect you even more than before. I’m sure you’re fighting hidden battles, but this is true bravery in my view. When the tunnel looks dark, keep walking until you see light.
I was on board with the first 75% of your post until you think he has made himself more vulnerable now? Interesting, what makes you think that? I liked Mike so much more before the allegations, and my loss of respect for him is 100% based on the way he has handled the response. Literally pointing fingers every direction but himself. Absolutely desecrating the Utah police department. He's not taken any personal responsibility or ownership here that. i've seen. Have you?
Andy has it spot on. You just can’t be prepared for everything … try and give yourself some grace. Your mindset is your preparedness. Stay strong Mike. One foot after another. Day by day, minute by minute and second by second. Keep moving.
Exactly…not to get preachy but my relationship with God is not a life hack but it is the ultimate prep. Putting your faith and trust in Him will prepare you for literally every outcome. Reciting psalm 23 from the back of a patrol car is just one example of how I know what I’m talking about.
Wrong! He married a woman with mental health issues and brought her around his kids. He absolutely should have seen this coming, he choose to ignore it. It could only end one way.
A lot of veterans that are content creators (podcasts and YT channels) owe Mike an apology. Imagine not making a statement until all the facts are out.
There seems to be alot of those operator podcasts that do nothing but shit on other operator podcasts and "celeb" level guys from that community. The minute I see them dedicate an entire podcast towards trashing someone else in that community, I unfollow. It just reeks of jealousy.
As a woman, I am grateful for a man who stands up with valor and integrity no matter how much mud is thrown at them. There will always be ignorant haters. They lose their power when you don't cower. Stand up to the bullies by keeping the business going. Funny thing about the internet is you feel like you know someone but when something happens, we watch to see if they are who they portrayed when tough times come. Continue and show you are who they thought and people will come back.
Mike is the reason I bought my first gun and have been training since. I’ve gotten off the couch and lost weight, my son and I are going hunting together this year. A mindset is what Mike has introduced us to. Thank you and God bless you.
Alabama checking in. No judgement here. I'm a 70 year old Army soldier. As you know, things can go sideways in a hurry. Keep on keeping on, my friend! May God's richest blessings be upon you and all your loved ones. Shalom, brother. De Opresso Liber
Andy Stumpf Mike Glover I absolutely love your conversation.. Thank you for doing this podcast today.. Andy you have helped me through some really tough times man.. Thank you both for your services in our country.. Cheers 🥂 ( with a cup of black rifle coffee)
It’s great to hear two friends talk to each other like this. Btw Mike, if you see this- we all want more prepared content and for you to be happy and healthy. Thank you gentlemen
Mike is being too hard on himself in my opinion. The information and expertise He provides is invaluable. It literally helps millions of people daily. Myself included. No one can be prepared for false accusations and a F’d up legal system. But thanks to Glover we can do our best in known situations we can plan for. Much Love and Respect to Both Mike and Andy. Great content as always Boys. 🙏🇺🇸
I appreciate what Mike has done and continues to do with Fieldcraft. Teaching people how to prepare for adversity is worthwhile. I think it's unrealistic to think that you can be prepared for every situation in life. So Mike cut yourself some slack. Get yourself in a good place so that you can take care of your family as they will be your legacy when everything else goes away.
Man, 20 minutes in and my heart is broken for Mike. This shit has shattered his confidence and self identity. Guy went to the pinnacle of SF and beyond and has to start from square one. The only thing i can say is im excited to see what Mike comes out with in the next few years. A new start is a powerful junction in life.
Mike, I’m not sure you will see this. Regardless, of what anyone else may say, I really believe you’re a good man. I’m retired mil and I can closely relate to you, your company, your circle of friends, and your collective experiences. I recognize how difficult the recent events have been for you. First off, when it comes to people recognizing you and offering encouragement, don’t over think it. Sometimes people just don’t know what or how to interact with someone who has suffered trauma. Of course there is now way I can know this for sure but, I have a strong suspicion this experience will ultimately turn out to be a very valuable thing for you. I know it’s hard for you to imagine this but, I honestly think it will provide you with valuable insight, clarity, and understanding how emotional trauma ultimately affects people. Once the hurt and self deprecation starts to recede, you will begin to see how this life experience has provided you with a profound level of wisdom. There will be scar’s for sure but, you will be stronger, smarter and better able to help others as they navigate life’s many challenges. You’re good to go, partner. Let the healing begin!
Mike, just know you have a small army of supporters that are behind you. Some of us probably have been in similar situations. The fall off happens, but the bounce back is what matters. Keep on keeping on and Continue the mission Mike!
I am sure Mike will not see this. But I am so impressed how he has handled this whole ordeal. It was unfair, but anything can derail your life. I am 71 years old and my life has been derailed many times. Each time I came out better off. It could be a health scare like what happened to Andy, or divorce, the list goes on and on. So Mike, I am excited to see what comes out of this. How you reinvent!
Andy, I just want to say: a friend like you are for Mike is extremely special. The way you help him, talk to/with him in these podcasts and the way you try to take care of him not getting overworked /burned out. Man, it just made me realize there is no greater good than friendship and love. Having you as his friend helps him prepare for what is coming and you are doing a heck of a job in being there for him. and thank you for making me see I need to invest more in my friendships than I did lately, I thank you for that.
On August 29th 2009, I fought the biggest fire in Los Angeles County history. I ended up trapped and alone, and for 30 minutes I visualized all the different ways I could burn to death. My truck was burned, but I escaped unharmed and the next day I was put into an administrative role while the fire raged on. I was delivering widgets to firefighters just below the towering column when I found out that Ted Hall and one other had just been killed. Ted was a firefighter I had spoken to minutes before I was entrapped. At this point in my career I taught tactics, fire behavior and survival to other firefighters. The day before on August 29th, I knew exactly what I was getting into, and I brought my best - but the fire won. It took me years to recover and figure out why this fire messed me up so badly. I felt like I failed and I let everyone down. This fire destroyed my confidence in myself and in my abilities. I spoke with six different mental health professionals who made things worse. It took me a few years before I finally found a specialist that knew what I had experienced. Leading up to August 29th I had spent years studying entrapment situations from every angle. I understood what mistakes firefighters had made, why they had made them, and I took this deathly seriously. We could not make those same mistakes if we wanted to survive. But I screwed up and I did make mistakes, and the next day I was out of the fight when two of us died. Using EMDR and other therapy the specialist helped me to see that all the decisions I made were reasonable, and if anyone thought I made a mistake, or if I thought I made a mistake, it doesn't matter because in life everyone makes mistakes. But I didn't do anything wrong! And that made it harder for me to understand and process what had happened. And in real life mistakes do matter, because people died. That is also why it was so hard for me to accept this lesson. This incident broke me because it forced me to admit that I wasn't perfect and even when you do all of your due diligence sometimes you're blindsided, caught off guard, and bad things happen. I'd experienced bad things before, but not in this way. It reminds me of when Domata Peku steamrolled Troy Polamalu, and Polamalu got up looking like a little bitch, when three seconds before he was the baddest dude in the NFL. The outcome of that matchup was inevitable. Peku was a lineman, and Polamalu was a safety. Hard work, preparation, and willpower are great things, but there are just some juggernauts they can't contend with. The more prepared we are, the more damaging the experience of getting steamrolled. I wished I would have stayed in therapy. It did do me a lot of good, but I cut it short because I was too weak to keep addressing these things in therapy. I mostly recovered, but it continued to have a negative impact on the rest of my career. I had a hard time following orders after this. Occasionally I'd freak out like Maverick in Top Gun and disengage, but usually I'd take too much risk, fighting with rage trying to beat what had beat me. I see similarities in Mike's story and experience. It's like when Austin Powers lost his mojo, he couldn't pinpoint what the problem was but he knew something was wrong. You'll get your mojo back Mike! I hope to see you next month in San Bernardino.
I'm glad that he has a voice on this platform, a lot of people were way too quick to throw Mike under the bus. Hopefully he sees who is real friends are now.
You might not read this Mike but hearing you have this existential crisis is actually refreshing to us normies. I’m at a bit of a crossroads career wise and honestly just vocalising that you’re a bit lost gives reality and comfort that it’s normal to sometimes not be normal
From what I’ve listened to from Mike Glover over the last few years, a trustworthy community is part of preparedness. Not that my opinion as a stranger would be significant , but it seems to me that the tight knit group of trusted friends that are men of strength and integrity whom you can turn to in moments of weakness or when you don’t have what it takes is Vital to being prepared. There is no one who is talented at everything, and therefore entirely independent, so wisdom is seeking good counsel like what is in this video. A great conversation, thank you for sharing it.
Most of us still love you Mike. Try your best to not be bothered too much by the bunch of losers that attack you because you remind them how "little" they are. God Bless!
I think the most important pieces here is the Glover Family and their healing. Mr. Glover your content to the civilian community is valuable. Your expertise in your field, your career and your ability to communicate those pieces for educational purposes necessary. If you think about it, we need you more than you need us. Anyone who utilized their authority to play you down, police, jail personnel or Child Protective Services, the only content they serve is to play dictatorial games with good peoples' lives. I've been there still spikes my rage to this day. Keep moving forward. We know your worth and integrity.
MIKE, what determines the character of a man is not the fact that he gets knocked down. But how he gets back up! I know you will bounce back! Chin up my man!
Suss means suspicious for today’s young people. Great conversation. Andy: sorry that your friend died but also remember not everyone will listen to sage advice. Just because we do while you are there doesn’t mean we will when your back is turned. Mike: 26 major eye surgeries and not one has prepared me for the next one. The surgery is easy, it is dealing with the aftermath . It is one’s ability to adapt that can get us through. We always have to learn in order to grow. You both have great content! Thanks for sharing.
I wasn’t looking for this podcast, but it found me. Thankful to have found it and will save it to review multiple times. I’ve followed Mike since he first hit CZcams, some of the best advice, tech, and training vids out there. Not being military myself or in a situation to travel and drop coin doing so, his offerings were vital in helping me to get to a place to secure my own situation and be confident doing so. When his present situation went down, I reserved judgement and just prayed for the man whatever the outcome might have been. I will continue to do so. This particular topic hits home, because I’m currently struggling with the same disconnection and working through a reincarnation in my own life. I’ve been driven by adversity for so long, I don’t know how to function without it. I’m having difficulty imagining myself not having to confront the issues that defined my actions. I am thankful those pressures kept me from allowing bad habits to overtake me. I succeeded in my own little ecosphere, but what now? I never imagined punching through would leave me circling as I am. Watching you guys discuss the process and pitfalls of reinvention is a help. Different worlds, same processes. Thank you - keep hammering on.
Mike & Andy, thanks for this episode, the grace & humility and composure shown is a gift to those watching…. Mike, someone said this already, the REAL ones are standing by your side. Andy…, you’re hilarious
Sometimes things happen that shake our foundations. I guess this is one of those times for you, Mike. It's not good or bad. I just means you're alive. Welcome to a world that's more free of misconceptions.
This is an awesome conversation between two pals that’s raw and open. It’s rare to find two people that have an honest conversation about how things can go so wrong but can come back from it. There are definitely times where you see Mike get very introspective and almost sad, not for what he’s lost, but how to move forward and feel something again…seems like a really decent guy..I wish him all the very best..❤
Just started watching this episode.Usually wait to respond but I just want to say. Thank you Mr Stumpf for giving Mr Glover a platform. Great example of supporting a friend. I found cleared Hot by watching glover in the beginning of his social media influence . I believe and support you both. Blessings! Continued strategic prayers for Glovers business and family! Press On !
Fellas, I love the subject on this video. I too am going through a shit storm. My company of 33 years is in bankruptcy and will not make it out. My wife of 25 years has left me. I’ve been to the ER 4 times since May for stress. But I’m blessed to have the friends I have. They are Godly men. The best advice they have given me, is to do the next right thing. And if I do t know what it is, ask for help finding out what that is. I’m far from being through this but at least I think I’m going to live through it now.
I watch this as I go through probably one of the worst divorces you can think of with children involved and me watching this today has helped me a lot it keeps my mind off things while I work to try to hold my job so thanks guys keep uo the good work
Dude... Andy... get that book published NOW!! I want to read it! Thank you for having Mike on again. I appreciate hearing about his walk through these current situations. Thank you Mike for your honesty and your humbleness.
I have felt this way since I was betrayed by 2 POS Staff Sergeants back in early 1993 at Ft. Benning. I was 19 and wanted to be an Army RANGER more than anything in my life! I am now 51 and it still haunts my dreams and ruined the person who I was supposed to be! All I can do is keep getting back up and praying to God to put the right people in my paths to help give me some fookin clarity! It is not easy and it sucks to show an employer my DD214 that I received a General Discharge after a year of Inactive Reserves and almost 5 months of OSUT! Mike, keep your friends close, very fooking close and to hell with the rest! Reach out to Jack Osbourne, do some more on the street shtuff or get political. Maybe help Jack out with his shows? Remember this saying brother. I would rather have four quarters than 100 pennies! Love ya brother and you have been in my prayers since this incident. Always in the fight!!!
Prepare to vote! I like the idea of subtraction. Recently been applying this. Pain can come from holding on to something that is just dragging you down. It also makes room for something new to try. We love you Mike and Andy!
Mike, there are more of us out here who have your back no matter what you decide to do going forward, Just know that seeing you get through this and end up at a better place is what matters so you keep doing what makes sense at the moment and I will be here still supporting and understanding that it will be a journey and you and your family come first, Charlie Mike Brother.
Two of my favorite people to listen to in long form. Keep doing you Mike! Never give up never give in. Keep your chin up ol boy. I appreciate your content and company. Thank you! Andy you’re an absolutely awesome friend and person. Thank you both for your service.
Honestly reinventing oneself through adversity has a much more compelling story to tell than cookie cutter personas that lack authenticity. Our support to Mike Glover! 🙏
Hi Mike, when you are going through a dark wood, just keep going. One step at a time. One track at a time. Boyd Varty, A lion's tracker guide to life, has meant so much to me.
Andy, Mike- this conversation hits home. I understand and appreciate y’all’s efforts. Parable- I used to run marathons and broke my neck. No more running. How do you move on? I made the decision to keep moving, not give up. I still struggle everyday trying to find a purpose.
Postpartum Psychosis is a very real thing... Women's bodies go through so much with childbirth, especially hormonally.. What happened to Mike is hard to understand because he still doesn't fully understand. Postpartum Psychosis can be delusions, hallucinations, disorganized speech, abnormal motor behavior, confusion, disorganized thought, severe difficulty sleeping, variations of mood disorders. If she had a harder pregnancy this time around that could be the sole trigger or if she has bipolar or other mood disorders prior to pregnancy but that is not necessarily a given. Doctors don't tell you about this and women are to scared bc they fear losing their child or admitting they are having not having normal thoughts or feelings after giving birth. You can have "normal" pregnancy's prior and then this happen. Women have hurt themselves and worse they have hurt and killed their babies because of this. I pray things get better for Mike and his family ❤
I hate to hear people judge when they don’t know the facts! I also stay clear of most social media,I never have been a big social media presence,I just can’t stomach all the negativity! In my gut I know you are a good man,Mike glover, I took an all woman’s course and you are a genuine human being that cares about what is right!!!
So many came out sensationalizing what happened to Mike with no context using it for content. Those same ones are quiet now the truth has came to light. It’s good to see those close to Mike are supporting him through this.
Mike is one of my favorite, I hate this term, influencers in the preparedness community. Sometimes shit happens and you don't see it coming. Thanks Andy and Mike for your service and everything you continue to do.
You can’t be “prepared” for this stuff, brother. I feel for you, Mike. I went through something similar 10yrs ago. Absolutely f’d situation from a jealous ex that I did nothing to her. Topped off with her brother being a cop and my ex being a very good storyteller, and I went through 2yrs of shit just to get everything dismissed and expunged. My ex felt regretful for her actions and went to great lengths to help my cause, but she put me there by making up stories. Scariest shit in life, bro. I was paranoid for a long time, but believe when I tell you, time heals wounds. Just stay positive and control controllables. It gets better.
Great conversation. I hope Andy and Mike know that they are indeed helping people by making content like this. I know because I've been helped by it and for that I thank you both.
15:32 This. There’s so much we can’t possibly prepare for emotionally and spiritually or familial. Where most prep courses teach pragmatism, we can only cross some adversity bridges when we get there carrying the baggage we showed up with. How we deal with family separation, grief or loss …. It’s very individualistic and there’s no threshold or limit where someone else can step in and say this is where it ends. It’s a lesson that you learn as you go that never stops teaching. Lifetime event changes. Appreciate you guys talking about this. It’s really where we meet ourselves and decide on how/why/where to proceed. Only one thing I learned is that the path reveals itself as we move forward. No right answers, just choices.
I’ve been following you since you started this you tube world mike. I even joined American contingency. I my self have had my world turned upside down. Thought I was ready for anything. put a lot of drug dealers and thieves away. Then my fiancé past away in the next. room. Took along time to get swallow my pride. Thought I was ready for anything. You get back in the groove. A lot of people look up to you. I always knew there was way more to the real story of what you went through. I know I’ve kinda been there. People love to jump to conclusions and beat somebody down who has done good. Keep in the game Mike.
Andy and Mike, appreciate you both as always. "Good advice stands firm on its own merits, irrespective of the virtue of its bearer; it is a pillar that keeps the tribe resilient."
Hey Mike, your better prepared now than your life before. The truth is everyone is challenged beyond there capabilities and or surprised with sneak attack. I like to learn personally from people of failure that never give up!
Mike Genuinely thank you for your service in and beyond the military. Your book has helped me bring this attention to my family and we as a household have made changes and progress. I have been taking different classes over the past couple of years and studying online as much as I can. You have directly had an impact on my family and for that I am grateful and thankful but you also have to take care of your family as well. I will seek to support the business as much as feasible with this economy and keep you and the team in prayers to prosper and help many more ! Keep in the fight.
“What do you do next,when you don’t know know what next is?” that’s a very good question and one that I’ve been living with for the past few years. My husband died suddenly and unexpectedly. It felt like I was walking into a dark room, with no light, with no plans and no direction. All of our dreams and plans were shattered and never gonna happen. I still don’t have it all figured out, but I’ve learned this: you have to take care of yourself, move slow and be patient
I only have great respect and admiration for what you have been through, and what you are going through right now Mike. You might feel as if you were not prepared for this, but there is no way that we can prepare for every situation we will face in life. What matters the most is how you get through this, and who you become in the future. All of the experiences from your past has moulded you into who you are today, and that was your preparation to get you through what is happening right now. You might not agree, but simply watching how you deal with this right now, gives me faith in you as a person. Thank you for your service, to everyone around the world. One day, if the universe allows, I would love to meet you in person Mike. Keep doing what matters the most for you, look after yourself as No 1 - and everything else will fall into place.
14:00 Man, Mike's question and Andy's response are SPOT ON! You can never prepare for EVERYTHING, one of the hardest things in life is learning how to choose WHAT to prepare for and WHAT IS WORTH the effort it will take. Choose wisely, give yourself room to fail, and adjust fire. It'll be painful in the short term but when you look back after a couple years you'll be glad.
Awesome Andy and Mike as much older lady i have seen the most growth in both of you and of course my focal point is Mike and his children because that is where i first became aware of all the things Mike and Fieldcraft Survival taught training and preparing SHTF. Thankful for everyone's service and sacrifice to this country i love. Can not mention all involved but thank you Greg, Andy, Rob for standong up backing Mike through transition i what he decides for himself and his family Trust in the Lord with all of your heart do not lean in your own understanding and He (the LORD) will make straight your path and in all your ways acknowledge HIM. HE sends HIS angels in charge of all of us. PASLMS 91
Mike, as someone who was put through the meat grinder of false accusations, kids and complicated situations, hang in there! One day at a time, focus on yourself, take some time and do the things you want to do! Heal and get yourself in a good place. Life throws curve balls, stay positive, heal, and the vision will come back into focus.
Writers get writers block and they feel a lot like you do. Where do I go next, what do I do today, what can I go after and make a difference? Now it's not the same thing as what you are going through for sure. But the thing to remember is that you will get out of it. What can bring you out of it is to give yourself time and create small wins and celebrate those wins. You have been processing a ton of loss, take the time to hurt and then take the time to heal and then the time for rebuilding will come. My guess is that there were a lot of times when you skipped some of these things, when you lost soldiers on your watch. Did you skip the grieving because you didn't have time to be weak or grieve? You had too many people depending on you to be strong. You were not and are not weak, you are strong. You are in a different fight than what you have been used to or maybe even prepared for. Reeducate yourself about this new battlefield and you will bring so much more to the Preparation Community.
Mike, your content and advice has been a factor in what path I follow and what kind of man I’m choosing to be. All of us that “know” you will always be right behind you as part of your support system.
Sorry Mike has to go thru this. If it means anything, it could have went worse. Thank you Andy for being a solid friend to Mike. I think you can tell hes overwhelmed by all this
Mike, you were prepared as you could ever be for this situation. Your dedication to preparedness throughout years of your life has landed you in a position where you can now take the offensive posture against this ambush of corruption. Living by what you preach has given you preparedness in finances to pay for all of the assets. Preparedness in banding together with family, friends, and colleagues provided you with a QRF to administer first aid of the situation. Preparedness in mindset has provided you with critical, innovative thinking for the higher level of care in this situation in addition to contingency planning and a strategic long term approach of battling this enemy. You may feel as though you let people down or you were unprepared for all of this, but I can attest that you did not let me down. I see how years of sharpening your mindset has landed you in one of the most optimal positions you can be in after being targeted to this severity. As men, we often deflect admiration, but I ask that you consider my words as truth, and that they may contribute to your faith in winning this fight.
You are a great listener Andy,and an even better friend.Mike is a strong person,although vulnerable at this moment,and I’m one of many I’m sure who’s confident he’ll wind up solidly on both feet. He’ll find his place or it will find him but he will prevail,thanks in part to people like you on his side.And thank you to for a touch of levity here and there,laughter is good medicine. Greetings from a fan in Vermont.
I’m all in on Glover. I’m a high school coach and teacher and I espouse to the students and student-athletes that it’s our adversities and obstacles, self-inflicted or not, that make us stronger and better and wiser in the end of our life’s journey. All that damages us extrinsically and intrinsically builds our indomitable spirit…
Andy, what a True Friend!! Ability to listen knowing that you’re not gonna have all the answers. Just being present! Mike, friendship is a lot like the world we live in, many are going to call you friend but few are gonna ride with you in a tunnel that’s going to take a while to see that light at the end of it.
Yo, I'm in the process of rebuilding right now, this episode is GOLD. Exactly what I needed to listen to today, thank you for the raw and honest discussion.
Keep going. Keep talking about preparedness, find proof that those negative thoughts are wrong, Mike! That’s how my husband and I got through our similar situation. You have to look at all the darkness and still love you, and show up for you. #endure I don’t know a single person who has come through life unscathed. From my observations I see preparedness as a mindset and it’s natural for that mindset to get shaken when a situation slips through the cracks. Faithfully walk your path until the feeling returns. Time to abandon what we thought life was supposed to be like and accept things as they are while carving that path to where it still can be. Good luck to everyone going through it.
Don’t beat yourself up Mike. You can’t see every conceivable scenario. People do things that defy explanation. We all love ya and appreciate everything you do and support you. You have given us so much in information and great content. We drill and go over your info all the time at my company and it’s become a staple. Whatever you decide to do we stand behind you.
Good steel must be forged, hardened. The military could never have prepared you for what you went through Mike. You said something VERY IMPORTANT and that was- now you know the people that WILL stand by you no matter what. Their is not enough money in the world to pay for that lesson.....trust me. From my own experience, the only way to pay for that information is pain. Keep the tribe that is with you close, watch the people in your life that are suspicious and keep a polite distance and stay aloof. Put your trust in your real friends like Andy and the fieldcraft crew that stuck by you and move forward when your ready..........you will know when the time comes. IF YOU FEEL IT, IT'S REAL.
Vet and Cop here and (still) a fan of Glovers. From a cop's perspective, based on the facts stated by Glover this is my take. He forced entry into a room through a locked door, breaking the door frame (being a "trained breacher" does not mean you get a higher threshold of damage to a door to constitute "knocking down a door"). There was a physical altercation between him and his girlfriend over a child. His girlfriend went to the hospital complaining of an injury (whether it happened or not). An x-ray was inconclusive, showing a possible fracture, which is not uncommon. Anyone who has had a slight bone fracture knows it might take several days or a week until the break becomes visible on an x-ray. The police response, given his popularity and social media persona of being a badass that loves guns (which he admittedly earned), worked against him. When it comes to police interactions, those people are going to get a higher level of response in terms of a show of force. There was no "manhunt" as Glover has stated in other forums. The police allowed him to self-surrender for questioning. When he lawyered-up (which is a reasonable and prudent thing to do) he left the investigating officer with only one side of the story, hers. Thus, the police believed they had probable cause (PC) to make an arrest based on the information they had. People need to understand that many states have a "must arrest" policy/law in domestic violence (DV) situations, like it is in my state. By law cops have to charge someone when PC exists in a DV case. There is no sending it to the DA to proffer charges. This has/had good intentions. People are afraid to sign charges against their abusers. There were situations where cops didn't arrest in a DV call and then tragedy struck hours after they left. Charges being dropped almost certainly have to do with the fact that his girlfriend ultimately refused to aid in prosecution (which is the norm in how most of these types of cases end). The "shall arrest" laws intent was to force a separation between the abused/abuser when there was violence in the home/relationship and have a judge decide how to proceed with orders of protection, deciding to issue stay away orders, etc. The charging sounds like it could have been bit knee-jerk and excessive. And the alleged mix-up with another person (while uncommon) does happen, but that's on the clerk in the prosecutor's office, or on the prosecutor who should have verified all the info (and on Glover's attorney for not catching it quicker). All the people inferring that this was some larger conspiracy against Glover, or was some sort of illegal police action (coupled with the ignorance over qualified immunity and what that actually is and what it means). probably has to do with lack of knowledge on how LE and justice system work, including how imperfect the entire system is and can be. In the end, I wish Mr Glover well...everyone has had bad moments in their lives and if this was a "one off" (vs a pattern of domestic issues) it shouldn't be held against him for too long.
I think the "cop" part might have you seeing through rose colored glasses. It doesn't have to be some large conspiracy for a LEO to lie in his arrest report and a prosecutor to overcharge. If their was any evidence at all that his wife was injured and it was due to something Mike did charges would not have been dropped because the case could easily move forward with or without victim testimony.
Mike, you gotta keep teaching preparedness. You now have a new situation that any of us can be caught in. Horrible it was/is you. But you have a platform to teach us lessons from this AAR.
Thanks again Mr Stumpf for another quality broadcast and for giving our kid Mr Glover more time in the horn to blow the heat off, just hope it does. It is now more than obvious that he is struggling and how this is all affecting him and you don't have to be a hiyoke empath to feel the hurt and loss that he's experiencing, enough so, that it reflects my very own issues over the past 7 plus years of similar origin and has helped me realize that I'm not through my own shit and need to get on it. So, vicariously through the woe of another I am able to get a leg up on my own situation for which I am only appreciative and grateful tho I feel a heel for being so, but, no apologies. Thank you for making him laugh as you did, it's good to see it. He deserves it. Speaking of him in the 3rd person is kinda heart breaking, as if he's passed on or something, so please don't see it as disrespect a'tall, or none of that type biz. In seeing this raw display of what it's like here in reality there's a lot for all of us to learn and though he's lost as I know well for my own issues regarding this lot, he's talking and that's always a step in the right direction. My grandeddy used to tell me, when you've got a question and you struggle for an answer study the question as the answer most always lies within the question, so, open discussion is absolutely the right approach, it's also the best approach in resolving PTSD issues. So the continued open format that you're offering him is total quality and shows a level of commitment from one buddy to another that should not be seen as anything but true and quality and the best medicine. Keep him talking. Keep talking. Man, to hell with those who would operate as a detractor toward him or anyone in their moment of need. But he's taking it like a man, and he may well know this but it alone, his response to any such like, is a sign of a man that alot do not possess, hell, I couldn't even do it, I don't think. Just yesterday I was saying that yes I do care what people think of me, always have, always will, and it's a good thing too. I had the added benefit of a cpl cardiac issues and that all is fine and the healing is under way, it levelled me emotionally and mentally, more than the blacklisting by the VA and the issues surrounding myself and 3 other vets when Mr Trump got elected, a long story, but, the blow to the heart created a sense of loneliness and lost that I just saw in Mr Glover it does not feel good a'tall. It makes for no positive reinforcement a'tall in seeing it another, especially someone you care about as I do for him and all of our brethren. It however has me realizing we are not bulletproof which alone is a bitch slap of reality but perhaps a necessary one in our continued struggle in this good life so well lived, which it is. I sent a response to him after last episode on the Face butt, and it's long winded and I apologize for that and hope that he sees it and knows somebody else cares. No matter how this may sound, this is not about me, it's a mere attempt to validate so as to assist if in any way I can. Rooting for him as well as yourself and learning a bit about my own self in the offering of and learning of it all as it may pertain. God bless you, thank you again for helping your Brutha in his moment of need. And for all you unknowingly do for all of us. Please convey my love and well wishes to Mike if you have the opportunity and think of it, understandable if not, no worries. As our kid signs off with, Peace out Peace Ian Peace
Andy: stop sending Mike nasty postcards 😛 Mike: Perspective will come when this is all in the rear view mirror. Hang in there! For you both: The less attention you give negative commenters, the better. If the only comments you interact with are people spewing 💩, people learn that to get your attention and a response from you, they need to be negative. It's a game that all members of the Parasocial Special Olympics play with content creators.
Nice Tudor watch!! I was an FMF Corpsman and have one but that particular one. Hang in there brother. I went through your situation and it didn’t end well. Lost my gun rights. Keep pushing forward and bury yourself in work.
People who have never been targeted by the system can't understand the anger it produces.
Nailed it. When the Beast shows up its a fight for everything. The system is the punishment.
@@dropshot5948 I had a crazy ex. I was tortured by the system for 13 years. Never arrested despite many attempts. Cost me a fortune and ultimately led to a heart attack.
In my youth, I went through the system for some stuff I totally deserved to get prosecuted for, and I still saw all sorts of terrible behavior on the part of the people in charge. Authority and an idea that you're morally superior has a way of making a normal person into a monster. I've seen it so many times. It seems like it's just part of the human condition.
The system is broken, it's a one size fits all, regardless of your past or the circumstances, in short, it SUCKS
So you actually think the Utah police department, who loved this guy and respected and trained with him, are conspiring to take him down? Making stuff up to end his career? Why? Because they're "jealous" of his success like Mike has eluded too. Geez man, c'mon. Or...maybe...just maybe Mike f'ed up and isnt' owning it.
Mike is the reason I took up backpacking, and just finished a wild trip with my oldest son. The dude has provided so much positive energy in this world. We should support him and fieldcraft survival.
Amen!
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God bless you and your family, sir. I hope you and your son grew closer and enjoyed every minute of your adventure together. May God bless America.
Mike, I’m sure you won’t read this, but my advice (which is worth as much as you’re paying for it) compare this lesson to the other lessons that you’ve taught throughout the years. You had to witness some rough situations and acknowledge them to be capable of teaching the way that you do, this is no different, you have learned from it, pass on those lessons when you have taken them in. The fact that you are even getting out and showing how vulnerable you are in this moment of your life has made me respect you even more than before. I’m sure you’re fighting hidden battles, but this is true bravery in my view. When the tunnel looks dark, keep walking until you see light.
I was on board with the first 75% of your post until you think he has made himself more vulnerable now? Interesting, what makes you think that? I liked Mike so much more before the allegations, and my loss of respect for him is 100% based on the way he has handled the response. Literally pointing fingers every direction but himself. Absolutely desecrating the Utah police department. He's not taken any personal responsibility or ownership here that. i've seen. Have you?
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@@waynehearst317Utah PD allegedly needs restructuring. This discrepancy prooved it
When you see a light at the end of a tunnel, pray to God it is not a train. Again.
@@mucci8172Utah pd?
Andy has it spot on. You just can’t be prepared for everything … try and give yourself some grace. Your mindset is your preparedness. Stay strong Mike. One foot after another. Day by day, minute by minute and second by second. Keep moving.
Exactly…not to get preachy but my relationship with God is not a life hack but it is the ultimate prep. Putting your faith and trust in Him will prepare you for literally every outcome. Reciting psalm 23 from the back of a patrol car is just one example of how I know what I’m talking about.
Amen!
That's great advice. He's not letting Mike of the hook, nor is he condemning him. He's simply saying find peace, survive, and that's fair for anyone.
Wrong! He married a woman with mental health issues and brought her around his kids. He absolutely should have seen this coming, he choose to ignore it. It could only end one way.
Great show Love to see the strong friendship. Mike be strong 💪. Andy, keep Mike laughing. Mike keep on teaching do not quit.
A lot of veterans that are content creators (podcasts and YT channels) owe Mike an apology. Imagine not making a statement until all the facts are out.
Call them out
Green Beret Chronicles by Jay Dorleus.
Many were so quick to shit on Mike without having all information.
There seems to be alot of those operator podcasts that do nothing but shit on other operator podcasts and "celeb" level guys from that community. The minute I see them dedicate an entire podcast towards trashing someone else in that community, I unfollow. It just reeks of jealousy.
Yuup only one I saw that didn’t shit on Mike was another green beret and his channel is called Valhalla firearm training
As a woman, I am grateful for a man who stands up with valor and integrity no matter how much mud is thrown at them. There will always be ignorant haters. They lose their power when you don't cower. Stand up to the bullies by keeping the business going. Funny thing about the internet is you feel like you know someone but when something happens, we watch to see if they are who they portrayed when tough times come. Continue and show you are who they thought and people will come back.
Mike, the real ones stand behind you. Whatever you decide to do we appreciate it and will support it.
Mike is the reason I bought my first gun and have been training since. I’ve gotten off the couch and lost weight, my son and I are going hunting together this year. A mindset is what Mike has introduced us to. Thank you and God bless you.
Alabama checking in.
No judgement here.
I'm a 70 year old Army soldier. As you know, things can go sideways in a hurry.
Keep on keeping on, my friend!
May God's richest blessings be upon you and all your loved ones.
Shalom, brother.
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Andy Stumpf
Mike Glover
I absolutely love your conversation.. Thank you for doing this podcast today..
Andy you have helped me through some really tough times man.. Thank you both for your services in our country..
Cheers 🥂 ( with a cup of black rifle coffee)
Amen!
@@FocusOnGratitude thanks
It’s great to hear two friends talk to each other like this. Btw Mike, if you see this- we all want more prepared content and for you to be happy and healthy. Thank you gentlemen
Mike is being too hard on himself in my opinion. The information and expertise He provides is invaluable. It literally helps millions of people daily. Myself included. No one can be prepared for false accusations and a F’d up legal system. But thanks to Glover we can do our best in known situations we can plan for. Much Love and Respect to Both Mike and Andy. Great content as always Boys. 🙏🇺🇸
May he wants to thoroughly understand the situation before trying to teach others
Andy, you always come through with calm level head. The world needs more of this kind thinking and state of being. Thank you
I appreciate what Mike has done and continues to do with Fieldcraft. Teaching people how to prepare for adversity is worthwhile. I think it's unrealistic to think that you can be prepared for every situation in life. So Mike cut yourself some slack. Get yourself in a good place so that you can take care of your family as they will be your legacy when everything else goes away.
Man, 20 minutes in and my heart is broken for Mike. This shit has shattered his confidence and self identity. Guy went to the pinnacle of SF and beyond and has to start from square one. The only thing i can say is im excited to see what Mike comes out with in the next few years. A new start is a powerful junction in life.
Mike, I’m not sure you will see this. Regardless, of what anyone else may say, I really believe you’re a good man. I’m retired mil and I can closely relate to you, your company, your circle of friends, and your collective experiences. I recognize how difficult the recent events have been for you. First off, when it comes to people recognizing you and offering encouragement, don’t over think it. Sometimes people just don’t know what or how to interact with someone who has suffered trauma. Of course there is now way I can know this for sure but, I have a strong suspicion this experience will ultimately turn out to be a very valuable thing for you. I know it’s hard for you to imagine this but, I honestly think it will provide you with valuable insight, clarity, and understanding how emotional trauma ultimately affects people. Once the hurt and self deprecation starts to recede, you will begin to see how this life experience has provided you with a profound level of wisdom. There will be scar’s for sure but, you will be stronger, smarter and better able to help others as they navigate life’s many challenges. You’re good to go, partner. Let the healing begin!
Mike, just know you have a small army of supporters that are behind you. Some of us probably have been in similar situations. The fall off happens, but the bounce back is what matters. Keep on keeping on and Continue the mission Mike!
I am sure Mike will not see this. But I am so impressed how he has handled this whole ordeal. It was unfair, but anything can derail your life. I am 71 years old and my life has been derailed many times. Each time I came out better off. It could be a health scare like what happened to Andy, or divorce, the list goes on and on. So Mike, I am excited to see what comes out of this. How you reinvent!
Andy, I just want to say: a friend like you are for Mike is extremely special. The way you help him, talk to/with him in these podcasts and the way you try to take care of him not getting overworked /burned out. Man, it just made me realize there is no greater good than friendship and love. Having you as his friend helps him prepare for what is coming and you are doing a heck of a job in being there for him. and thank you for making me see I need to invest more in my friendships than I did lately, I thank you for that.
On August 29th 2009, I fought the biggest fire in Los Angeles County history. I ended up trapped and alone, and for 30 minutes I visualized all the different ways I could burn to death. My truck was burned, but I escaped unharmed and the next day I was put into an administrative role while the fire raged on. I was delivering widgets to firefighters just below the towering column when I found out that Ted Hall and one other had just been killed. Ted was a firefighter I had spoken to minutes before I was entrapped. At this point in my career I taught tactics, fire behavior and survival to other firefighters. The day before on August 29th, I knew exactly what I was getting into, and I brought my best - but the fire won. It took me years to recover and figure out why this fire messed me up so badly.
I felt like I failed and I let everyone down. This fire destroyed my confidence in myself and in my abilities. I spoke with six different mental health professionals who made things worse. It took me a few years before I finally found a specialist that knew what I had experienced. Leading up to August 29th I had spent years studying entrapment situations from every angle. I understood what mistakes firefighters had made, why they had made them, and I took this deathly seriously. We could not make those same mistakes if we wanted to survive. But I screwed up and I did make mistakes, and the next day I was out of the fight when two of us died. Using EMDR and other therapy the specialist helped me to see that all the decisions I made were reasonable, and if anyone thought I made a mistake, or if I thought I made a mistake, it doesn't matter because in life everyone makes mistakes. But I didn't do anything wrong! And that made it harder for me to understand and process what had happened. And in real life mistakes do matter, because people died. That is also why it was so hard for me to accept this lesson. This incident broke me because it forced me to admit that I wasn't perfect and even when you do all of your due diligence sometimes you're blindsided, caught off guard, and bad things happen.
I'd experienced bad things before, but not in this way. It reminds me of when Domata Peku steamrolled Troy Polamalu, and Polamalu got up looking like a little bitch, when three seconds before he was the baddest dude in the NFL. The outcome of that matchup was inevitable. Peku was a lineman, and Polamalu was a safety. Hard work, preparation, and willpower are great things, but there are just some juggernauts they can't contend with. The more prepared we are, the more damaging the experience of getting steamrolled.
I wished I would have stayed in therapy. It did do me a lot of good, but I cut it short because I was too weak to keep addressing these things in therapy. I mostly recovered, but it continued to have a negative impact on the rest of my career. I had a hard time following orders after this. Occasionally I'd freak out like Maverick in Top Gun and disengage, but usually I'd take too much risk, fighting with rage trying to beat what had beat me. I see similarities in Mike's story and experience. It's like when Austin Powers lost his mojo, he couldn't pinpoint what the problem was but he knew something was wrong. You'll get your mojo back Mike! I hope to see you next month in San Bernardino.
Mike is such a good dude man. I can’t believe there’s people that hate him. You can tell he’s just a genuine guy.
I'm glad that he has a voice on this platform, a lot of people were way too quick to throw Mike under the bus. Hopefully he sees who is real friends are now.
You might not read this Mike but hearing you have this existential crisis is actually refreshing to us normies. I’m at a bit of a crossroads career wise and honestly just vocalising that you’re a bit lost gives reality and comfort that it’s normal to sometimes not be normal
From what I’ve listened to from Mike Glover over the last few years, a trustworthy community is part of preparedness. Not that my opinion as a stranger would be significant , but it seems to me that the tight knit group of trusted friends that are men of strength and integrity whom you can turn to in moments of weakness or when you don’t have what it takes is Vital to being prepared. There is no one who is talented at everything, and therefore entirely independent, so wisdom is seeking good counsel like what is in this video. A great conversation, thank you for sharing it.
Wish Mr Glover the best in rebuilding his life and wishing him the absolute best in all that he does.
Most of us still love you Mike. Try your best to not be bothered too much by the bunch of losers that attack you because you remind them how "little" they are. God Bless!
People who hate others for having is something i will never understand that only harms the person who carries all that hate around
I think the most important pieces here is the Glover Family and their healing. Mr. Glover your content to the civilian community is valuable. Your expertise in your field, your career and your ability to communicate those pieces for educational purposes necessary. If you think about it, we need you more than you need us. Anyone who utilized their authority to play you down, police, jail personnel or Child Protective Services, the only content they serve is to play dictatorial games with good peoples' lives. I've been there still spikes my rage to this day. Keep moving forward. We know your worth and integrity.
Hell yes!
MIKE, what determines the character of a man is not the fact that he gets knocked down. But how he gets back up! I know you will bounce back! Chin up my man!
Thanks for your time guys.
His insights on resilience and finding your way after life throws you off course are truly inspiring.
Suss means suspicious for today’s young people. Great conversation. Andy: sorry that your friend died but also remember not everyone will listen to sage advice. Just because we do while you are there doesn’t mean we will when your back is turned. Mike: 26 major eye surgeries and not one has prepared me for the next one. The surgery is easy, it is dealing with the aftermath . It is one’s ability to adapt that can get us through. We always have to learn in order to grow. You both have great content! Thanks for sharing.
Andy and Mike got me BRICKED UP for Clear Hot!
At least we now know where the post cards are coming from…. 😂
Glad he’s back!
This is a great conversation among men and I'm grateful for both Andy and Mike. Been praying for you Mike and will continue to do so.
I wasn’t looking for this podcast, but it found me. Thankful to have found it and will save it to review multiple times. I’ve followed Mike since he first hit CZcams, some of the best advice, tech, and training vids out there. Not being military myself or in a situation to travel and drop coin doing so, his offerings were vital in helping me to get to a place to secure my own situation and be confident doing so. When his present situation went down, I reserved judgement and just prayed for the man whatever the outcome might have been. I will continue to do so.
This particular topic hits home, because I’m currently struggling with the same disconnection and working through a reincarnation in my own life. I’ve been driven by adversity for so long, I don’t know how to function without it. I’m having difficulty imagining myself not having to confront the issues that defined my actions. I am thankful those pressures kept me from allowing bad habits to overtake me. I succeeded in my own little ecosphere, but what now?
I never imagined punching through would leave me circling as I am.
Watching you guys discuss the process and pitfalls of reinvention is a help. Different worlds, same processes.
Thank you - keep hammering on.
Mike & Andy, thanks for this episode, the grace & humility and composure shown is a gift to those watching…. Mike, someone said this already, the REAL ones are standing by your side.
Andy…, you’re hilarious
Wishing you all the best Mike!
Sometimes things happen that shake our foundations. I guess this is one of those times for you, Mike. It's not good or bad. I just means you're alive. Welcome to a world that's more free of misconceptions.
This is an awesome conversation between two pals that’s raw and open. It’s rare to find two people that have an honest conversation about how things can go so wrong but can come back from it. There are definitely times where you see Mike get very introspective and almost sad, not for what he’s lost, but how to move forward and feel something again…seems like a really decent guy..I wish him all the very best..❤
Outstanding sit down and chit chat, Andy I'm glad Mike has you as a close friend! I'm a veteran and close friends are super important!
Just started watching this episode.Usually wait to respond but I just want to say. Thank you Mr Stumpf for giving Mr Glover a platform. Great example of supporting a friend. I found cleared Hot by watching glover in the beginning of his social media influence . I believe and support you both. Blessings! Continued strategic prayers for Glovers business and family! Press On !
Fellas, I love the subject on this video. I too am going through a shit storm. My company of 33 years is in bankruptcy and will not make it out. My wife of 25 years has left me. I’ve been to the ER 4 times since May for stress. But I’m blessed to have the friends I have. They are Godly men. The best advice they have given me, is to do the next right thing. And if I do t know what it is, ask for help finding out what that is. I’m far from being through this but at least I think I’m going to live through it now.
I know the feeling. Corrupt New York “lawfare” destroyed me and my family. Now I’m rebuilding everything.
People get angry, not our greatest moments.
Mike much love to you and yours
Prayers have been with you Mike. Thanks Andy!
I watch this as I go through probably one of the worst divorces you can think of with children involved and me watching this today has helped me a lot it keeps my mind off things while I work to try to hold my job so thanks guys keep uo the good work
Dude... Andy... get that book published NOW!! I want to read it! Thank you for having Mike on again. I appreciate hearing about his walk through these current situations. Thank you Mike for your honesty and your humbleness.
I have felt this way since I was betrayed by 2 POS Staff Sergeants back in early 1993 at Ft. Benning. I was 19 and wanted to be an Army RANGER more than anything in my life! I am now 51 and it still haunts my dreams and ruined the person who I was supposed to be! All I can do is keep getting back up and praying to God to put the right people in my paths to help give me some fookin clarity! It is not easy and it sucks to show an employer my DD214 that I received a General Discharge after a year of Inactive Reserves and almost 5 months of OSUT! Mike, keep your friends close, very fooking close and to hell with the rest! Reach out to Jack Osbourne, do some more on the street shtuff or get political. Maybe help Jack out with his shows? Remember this saying brother. I would rather have four quarters than 100 pennies! Love ya brother and you have been in my prayers since this incident. Always in the fight!!!
Prepare to vote! I like the idea of subtraction. Recently been applying this. Pain can come from holding on to something that is just dragging you down. It also makes room for something new to try. We love you Mike and Andy!
Mike, there are more of us out here who have your back no matter what you decide to do going forward, Just know that seeing you get through this and end up at a better place is what matters so you keep doing what makes sense at the moment and I will be here still supporting and understanding that it will be a journey and you and your family come first, Charlie Mike Brother.
Two of my favorite people to listen to in long form. Keep doing you Mike! Never give up never give in. Keep your chin up ol boy. I appreciate your content and company. Thank you! Andy you’re an absolutely awesome friend and person. Thank you both for your service.
Honestly reinventing oneself through adversity has a much more compelling story to tell than cookie cutter personas that lack authenticity. Our support to Mike Glover! 🙏
Hi Mike, when you are going through a dark wood, just keep going. One step at a time. One track at a time. Boyd Varty, A lion's tracker guide to life, has meant so much to me.
Andy, Mike- this conversation hits home. I understand and appreciate y’all’s efforts. Parable- I used to run marathons and broke my neck. No more running. How do you move on? I made the decision to keep moving, not give up. I still struggle everyday trying to find a purpose.
I still think Mike is a cool guy. He’s keeping composure during the worst time in his life. Much love,Mike🇺🇸
Postpartum Psychosis is a very real thing... Women's bodies go through so much with childbirth, especially hormonally.. What happened to Mike is hard to understand because he still doesn't fully understand. Postpartum Psychosis can be delusions, hallucinations, disorganized speech, abnormal motor behavior, confusion, disorganized thought, severe difficulty sleeping, variations of mood disorders. If she had a harder pregnancy this time around that could be the sole trigger or if she has bipolar or other mood disorders prior to pregnancy but that is not necessarily a given. Doctors don't tell you about this and women are to scared bc they fear losing their child or admitting they are having not having normal thoughts or feelings after giving birth. You can have "normal" pregnancy's prior and then this happen. Women have hurt themselves and worse they have hurt and killed their babies because of this. I pray things get better for Mike and his family ❤
Andy, excellent job taking care of a good friend. Keep pulling Mike through. He's going to make it!
I hate to hear people judge when they don’t know the facts! I also stay clear of most social media,I never have been a big social media presence,I just can’t stomach all the negativity! In my gut I know you are a good man,Mike glover, I took an all woman’s course and you are a genuine human being that cares about what is right!!!
So many came out sensationalizing what happened to Mike with no context using it for content. Those same ones are quiet now the truth has came to light. It’s good to see those close to Mike are supporting him through this.
Let's go!! Mike glover good to see you bud
Mike is one of my favorite, I hate this term, influencers in the preparedness community. Sometimes shit happens and you don't see it coming. Thanks Andy and Mike for your service and everything you continue to do.
You can’t be “prepared” for this stuff, brother. I feel for you, Mike. I went through something similar 10yrs ago. Absolutely f’d situation from a jealous ex that I did nothing to her. Topped off with her brother being a cop and my ex being a very good storyteller, and I went through 2yrs of shit just to get everything dismissed and expunged. My ex felt regretful for her actions and went to great lengths to help my cause, but she put me there by making up stories. Scariest shit in life, bro. I was paranoid for a long time, but believe when I tell you, time heals wounds. Just stay positive and control controllables. It gets better.
Great conversation. I hope Andy and Mike know that they are indeed helping people by making content like this. I know because I've been helped by it and for that I thank you both.
15:32 This. There’s so much we can’t possibly prepare for emotionally and spiritually or familial. Where most prep courses teach pragmatism, we can only cross some adversity bridges when we get there carrying the baggage we showed up with. How we deal with family separation, grief or loss …. It’s very individualistic and there’s no threshold or limit where someone else can step in and say this is where it ends. It’s a lesson that you learn as you go that never stops teaching. Lifetime event changes. Appreciate you guys talking about this. It’s really where we meet ourselves and decide on how/why/where to proceed. Only one thing I learned is that the path reveals itself as we move forward. No right answers, just choices.
Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance is an amazing read. One of my top reads.
I’ve been following you since you started this you tube world mike. I even joined American contingency. I my self have had my world turned upside down. Thought I was ready for anything. put a lot of drug dealers and thieves away. Then my fiancé past away in the next. room. Took along time to get swallow my pride. Thought I was ready for anything. You get back in the groove. A lot of people look up to you.
I always knew there was way more to the real story of what you went through. I know I’ve kinda been there. People love to jump to conclusions and beat somebody down who has done good. Keep in the game Mike.
It wasn’t as awesome as we remember. We all needed to hear that!!
Andy and Mike, appreciate you both as always. "Good advice stands firm on its own merits, irrespective of the virtue of its bearer; it is a pillar that keeps the tribe resilient."
Hey Mike, your better prepared now than your life before. The truth is everyone is challenged beyond there capabilities and or surprised with sneak attack. I like to learn personally from people of failure that never give up!
Mike Genuinely thank you for your service in and beyond the military. Your book has helped me bring this attention to my family and we as a household have made changes and progress. I have been taking different classes over the past couple of years and studying online as much as I can. You have directly had an impact on my family and for that I am grateful and thankful but you also have to take care of your family as well. I will seek to support the business as much as feasible with this economy and keep you and the team in prayers to prosper and help many more ! Keep in the fight.
Can we just give props to Andy for being Mike's therapist
“What do you do next,when you don’t know know what next is?” that’s a very good question and one that I’ve been living with for the past few years. My husband died suddenly and unexpectedly. It felt like I was walking into a dark room, with no light, with no plans and no direction. All of our dreams and plans were shattered and never gonna happen. I still don’t have it all figured out, but I’ve learned this: you have to take care of yourself, move slow and be patient
I only have great respect and admiration for what you have been through, and what you are going through right now Mike. You might feel as if you were not prepared for this, but there is no way that we can prepare for every situation we will face in life. What matters the most is how you get through this, and who you become in the future. All of the experiences from your past has moulded you into who you are today, and that was your preparation to get you through what is happening right now. You might not agree, but simply watching how you deal with this right now, gives me faith in you as a person. Thank you for your service, to everyone around the world. One day, if the universe allows, I would love to meet you in person Mike. Keep doing what matters the most for you, look after yourself as No 1 - and everything else will fall into place.
14:00 Man, Mike's question and Andy's response are SPOT ON! You can never prepare for EVERYTHING, one of the hardest things in life is learning how to choose WHAT to prepare for and WHAT IS WORTH the effort it will take. Choose wisely, give yourself room to fail, and adjust fire. It'll be painful in the short term but when you look back after a couple years you'll be glad.
Awesome Andy and Mike as much older lady i have seen the most growth in both of you and of course my focal point is Mike and his children because that is where i first became aware of all the things Mike and Fieldcraft Survival taught training and preparing SHTF. Thankful for everyone's service and sacrifice to this country i love. Can not mention all involved but thank you Greg, Andy, Rob for standong up backing Mike through transition i what he decides for himself and his family Trust in the Lord with all of your heart do not lean in your own understanding and He (the LORD) will make straight your path and in all your ways acknowledge HIM. HE sends HIS angels in charge of all of us. PASLMS 91
Mike, as someone who was put through the meat grinder of false accusations, kids and complicated situations, hang in there! One day at a time, focus on yourself, take some time and do the things you want to do! Heal and get yourself in a good place. Life throws curve balls, stay positive, heal, and the vision will come back into focus.
You guys are both legends. As an army guy, Mike is an ultra legend but both are legendrrrrry!
Writers get writers block and they feel a lot like you do. Where do I go next, what do I do today, what can I go after and make a difference? Now it's not the same thing as what you are going through for sure. But the thing to remember is that you will get out of it. What can bring you out of it is to give yourself time and create small wins and celebrate those wins. You have been processing a ton of loss, take the time to hurt and then take the time to heal and then the time for rebuilding will come. My guess is that there were a lot of times when you skipped some of these things, when you lost soldiers on your watch. Did you skip the grieving because you didn't have time to be weak or grieve? You had too many people depending on you to be strong. You were not and are not weak, you are strong. You are in a different fight than what you have been used to or maybe even prepared for. Reeducate yourself about this new battlefield and you will bring so much more to the Preparation Community.
Mike, your content and advice has been a factor in what path I follow and what kind of man I’m choosing to be. All of us that “know” you will always be right behind you as part of your support system.
I love the sense of humour and the dynamic between these 2 mates. They are unbeatable. Amazing to Mike back in his stride and more positive.
Sorry Mike has to go thru this. If it means anything, it could have went worse. Thank you Andy for being a solid friend to Mike. I think you can tell hes overwhelmed by all this
Mike, you were prepared as you could ever be for this situation. Your dedication to preparedness throughout years of your life has landed you in a position where you can now take the offensive posture against this ambush of corruption. Living by what you preach has given you preparedness in finances to pay for all of the assets. Preparedness in banding together with family, friends, and colleagues provided you with a QRF to administer first aid of the situation. Preparedness in mindset has provided you with critical, innovative thinking for the higher level of care in this situation in addition to contingency planning and a strategic long term approach of battling this enemy. You may feel as though you let people down or you were unprepared for all of this, but I can attest that you did not let me down. I see how years of sharpening your mindset has landed you in one of the most optimal positions you can be in after being targeted to this severity. As men, we often deflect admiration, but I ask that you consider my words as truth, and that they may contribute to your faith in winning this fight.
"You're not restarting from Zero. You're starting over with Experience."
You are a great listener Andy,and an even better friend.Mike is a strong person,although vulnerable at this moment,and I’m one of many I’m sure who’s confident he’ll wind up solidly on both feet.
He’ll find his place or it will find him but he will prevail,thanks in part to people like you on his side.And thank you to for a touch of levity here and there,laughter is good medicine.
Greetings from a fan in Vermont.
I’m all in on Glover. I’m a high school coach and teacher and I espouse to the students and student-athletes that it’s our adversities and obstacles, self-inflicted or not, that make us stronger and better and wiser in the end of our life’s journey. All that damages us extrinsically and intrinsically builds our indomitable spirit…
Andy, what a True Friend!! Ability to listen knowing that you’re not gonna have all the answers. Just being present! Mike, friendship is a lot like the world we live in, many are going to call you friend but few are gonna ride with you in a tunnel that’s going to take a while to see that light at the end of it.
Yo, I'm in the process of rebuilding right now, this episode is GOLD. Exactly what I needed to listen to today, thank you for the raw and honest discussion.
Keep going. Keep talking about preparedness, find proof that those negative thoughts are wrong, Mike! That’s how my husband and I got through our similar situation. You have to look at all the darkness and still love you, and show up for you. #endure
I don’t know a single person who has come through life unscathed. From my observations I see preparedness as a mindset and it’s natural for that mindset to get shaken when a situation slips through the cracks. Faithfully walk your path until the feeling returns. Time to abandon what we thought life was supposed to be like and accept things as they are while carving that path to where it still can be. Good luck to everyone going through it.
Don’t beat yourself up Mike. You can’t see every conceivable scenario. People do things that defy explanation. We all love ya and appreciate everything you do and support you. You have given us so much in information and great content. We drill and go over your info all the time at my company and it’s become a staple. Whatever you decide to do we stand behind you.
Good steel must be forged, hardened. The military could never have prepared you for what you went through Mike. You said something VERY IMPORTANT and that was- now you know the people that WILL stand by you no matter what. Their is not enough money in the world to pay for that lesson.....trust me. From my own experience, the only way to pay for that information is pain. Keep the tribe that is with you close, watch the people in your life that are suspicious and keep a polite distance and stay aloof. Put your trust in your real friends like Andy and the fieldcraft crew that stuck by you and move forward when your ready..........you will know when the time comes. IF YOU FEEL IT, IT'S REAL.
Vet and Cop here and (still) a fan of Glovers. From a cop's perspective, based on the facts stated by Glover this is my take.
He forced entry into a room through a locked door, breaking the door frame (being a "trained breacher" does not mean you get a higher threshold of damage to a door to constitute "knocking down a door").
There was a physical altercation between him and his girlfriend over a child. His girlfriend went to the hospital complaining of an injury (whether it happened or not). An x-ray was inconclusive, showing a possible fracture, which is not uncommon. Anyone who has had a slight bone fracture knows it might take several days or a week until the break becomes visible on an x-ray.
The police response, given his popularity and social media persona of being a badass that loves guns (which he admittedly earned), worked against him. When it comes to police interactions, those people are going to get a higher level of response in terms of a show of force. There was no "manhunt" as Glover has stated in other forums. The police allowed him to self-surrender for questioning. When he lawyered-up (which is a reasonable and prudent thing to do) he left the investigating officer with only one side of the story, hers. Thus, the police believed they had probable cause (PC) to make an arrest based on the information they had.
People need to understand that many states have a "must arrest" policy/law in domestic violence (DV) situations, like it is in my state. By law cops have to charge someone when PC exists in a DV case. There is no sending it to the DA to proffer charges. This has/had good intentions. People are afraid to sign charges against their abusers. There were situations where cops didn't arrest in a DV call and then tragedy struck hours after they left. Charges being dropped almost certainly have to do with the fact that his girlfriend ultimately refused to aid in prosecution (which is the norm in how most of these types of cases end). The "shall arrest" laws intent was to force a separation between the abused/abuser when there was violence in the home/relationship and have a judge decide how to proceed with orders of protection, deciding to issue stay away orders, etc.
The charging sounds like it could have been bit knee-jerk and excessive. And the alleged mix-up with another person (while uncommon) does happen, but that's on the clerk in the prosecutor's office, or on the prosecutor who should have verified all the info (and on Glover's attorney for not catching it quicker).
All the people inferring that this was some larger conspiracy against Glover, or was some sort of illegal police action (coupled with the ignorance over qualified immunity and what that actually is and what it means). probably has to do with lack of knowledge on how LE and justice system work, including how imperfect the entire system is and can be.
In the end, I wish Mr Glover well...everyone has had bad moments in their lives and if this was a "one off" (vs a pattern of domestic issues) it shouldn't be held against him for too long.
I think the "cop" part might have you seeing through rose colored glasses. It doesn't have to be some large conspiracy for a LEO to lie in his arrest report and a prosecutor to overcharge. If their was any evidence at all that his wife was injured and it was due to something Mike did charges would not have been dropped because the case could easily move forward with or without victim testimony.
Mike, you gotta keep teaching preparedness. You now have a new situation that any of us can be caught in. Horrible it was/is you. But you have a platform to teach us lessons from this AAR.
Love these chats. Probably some of the best convos to help young men.
Thanks again Mr Stumpf for another quality broadcast and for giving our kid Mr Glover more time in the horn to blow the heat off, just hope it does.
It is now more than obvious that he is struggling and how this is all affecting him and you don't have to be a hiyoke empath to feel the hurt and loss that he's experiencing, enough so, that it reflects my very own issues over the past 7 plus years of similar origin and has helped me realize that I'm not through my own shit and need to get on it.
So, vicariously through the woe of another I am able to get a leg up on my own situation for which I am only appreciative and grateful tho I feel a heel for being so, but, no apologies.
Thank you for making him laugh as you did, it's good to see it. He deserves it.
Speaking of him in the 3rd person is kinda heart breaking, as if he's passed on or something, so please don't see it as disrespect a'tall, or none of that type biz.
In seeing this raw display of what it's like here in reality there's a lot for all of us to learn and though he's lost as I know well for my own issues regarding this lot, he's talking and that's always a step in the right direction.
My grandeddy used to tell me, when you've got a question and you struggle for an answer study the question as the answer most always lies within the question, so, open discussion is absolutely the right approach, it's also the best approach in resolving PTSD issues. So the continued open format that you're offering him is total quality and shows a level of commitment from one buddy to another that should not be seen as anything but true and quality and the best medicine.
Keep him talking.
Keep talking.
Man, to hell with those who would operate as a detractor toward him or anyone in their moment of need.
But he's taking it like a man, and he may well know this but it alone, his response to any such like, is a sign of a man that alot do not possess, hell, I couldn't even do it, I don't think.
Just yesterday I was saying that yes I do care what people think of me, always have, always will, and it's a good thing too.
I had the added benefit of a cpl cardiac issues and that all is fine and the healing is under way, it levelled me emotionally and mentally, more than the blacklisting by the VA and the issues surrounding myself and 3 other vets when Mr Trump got elected, a long story, but, the blow to the heart created a sense of loneliness and lost that I just saw in Mr Glover it does not feel good a'tall.
It makes for no positive reinforcement a'tall in seeing it another, especially someone you care about as I do for him and all of our brethren.
It however has me realizing we are not bulletproof which alone is a bitch slap of reality but perhaps a necessary one in our continued struggle in this good life so well lived, which it is.
I sent a response to him after last episode on the Face butt, and it's long winded and I apologize for that and hope that he sees it and knows somebody else cares.
No matter how this may sound, this is not about me, it's a mere attempt to validate so as to assist if in any way I can.
Rooting for him as well as yourself and learning a bit about my own self in the offering of and learning of it all as it may pertain.
God bless you, thank you again for helping your Brutha in his moment of need.
And for all you unknowingly do for all of us.
Please convey my love and well wishes to Mike if you have the opportunity and think of it, understandable if not, no worries.
As our kid signs off with,
Peace out
Peace Ian
Peace
Andy: stop sending Mike nasty postcards 😛
Mike: Perspective will come when this is all in the rear view mirror. Hang in there!
For you both: The less attention you give negative commenters, the better. If the only comments you interact with are people spewing 💩, people learn that to get your attention and a response from you, they need to be negative. It's a game that all members of the Parasocial Special Olympics play with content creators.
Nice Tudor watch!! I was an FMF Corpsman and have one but that particular one. Hang in there brother. I went through your situation and it didn’t end well. Lost my gun rights. Keep pushing forward and bury yourself in work.
Jumping through the forest with Mike Glover . Wildlife beware.
Mike i had my life upended and at the time it was monumental and scary. 10 years later im in a better spot than I was before the derailment.
Fuck the haters, Mike. Keep driving forward. You’ll get back in your groove, or create a new groove. Whatever you do, you’ll be stronger.
Glad to see you Mike! All the best.
Thanks Andy for providing great great content and being such a good friend to Mike in this time of turmoil! True friends are few…