The Frequency Effect:
National Security and Global Leadership with 4-Star Gen. Michael Minihan
About the episode
In Part 2 of our conversation with Retired 4-Star Gen. Michael Minihan (U.S. Air Force), we go deeper into the realities shaping the world right now—China’s long-term strategy, threats across cyber and critical infrastructure, what “preparedness” looks like without panic, and why modern defense priorities are shifting fast.
Gen. Minihan also explains the concept behind the “Golden Dome” (integrated air and missile defense), shares a grounded perspective on nuclear deterrence, and opens up about the personal side of leadership—worthiness, presence, resilience, and navigating real-life trials during a major career transition.
Finally, we connect the dots between human performance, wearables, and Soaak’s frequency technology, discussing why the future belongs to integrated toolkits that support service members (and everyday people) from day one through retirement—and beyond.
Show Notes
00:00 Introduction
03:49 Pilot Training Pressure and Finding Confidence
07:38 Nobility, Discipline, and Command in Early Squadrons
11:27 Thyroid Cancer and Fighting Back to the Cockpit
15:16 “Real Life Happens” Deployments, Family, and Resilience
19:05 Favorite Deployments and the Weight of Medevac and KIA Missions
22:54 AMC Tempo: Kabul, Ukraine, Pacific, Israel, Haiti
26:43 China as a Whole-of-Nation Threat
30:32 Should Americans Prep? Infrastructure and Cyber Reality
34:21 “As Ready as We Are, We Can Be More Ready”
38:10 Golden Dome Explained: Integrated Air and Missile Defense
41:59 Nuclear Deterrence: Why You Can Sleep at Night
45:48 Retirement Transition: Hurricanes, Prostate Cancer, Dad’s Passing
49:37 Faith, Fatherhood, and Personal Conversations with God
53:26 Presence, Worthiness, and Leadership Energy
57:15 Boots-on-the-Ground Leadership and Caring for Airmen
1:01:04 Wearables + Soaak Integration: Building a Lifelong Toolkit
1:04:50 “Let’s Go” Sign-Off
00:00 Introduction
03:49 Pilot Training Pressure and Finding Confidence
07:38 Nobility, Discipline, and Command in Early Squadrons
11:27 Thyroid Cancer and Fighting Back to the Cockpit
15:16 “Real Life Happens” Deployments, Family, and Resilience
19:05 Favorite Deployments and the Weight of Medevac and KIA Missions
22:54 AMC Tempo: Kabul, Ukraine, Pacific, Israel, Haiti
26:43 China as a Whole-of-Nation Threat
30:32 Should Americans Prep? Infrastructure and Cyber Reality
34:21 “As Ready as We Are, We Can Be More Ready”
38:10 Golden Dome Explained: Integrated Air and Missile Defense
41:59 Nuclear Deterrence: Why You Can Sleep at Night
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About Aaron
Aaron Fournier, Co-founder and President of Soaak Digital, combines legal expertise with a passion for holistic wellness to drive Soaak’s groundbreaking wellness-tech innovations. His leadership has expanded Soaak Digital, creating transformative sound frequency solutions and securing a key contract with the USAF. Under his guidance, the Soaak app reaches 190 countries, enhancing mental health globally.
About Henry and Laura
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