The Nicholas Gregoriades Show: Recent Episodes
Nicholas Gregoriades
Hosted by transformational coach, entrepreneur, martial artist and author Nicolas Gregoriades, this show features interviews with accomplished and unique individuals dedicated to helping men lead lives of more passion, adventure and success. In it we discuss relationships, philosophy, health and many other endeavors affecting the path men take through the modern world.
At age fifty-seven, Neil was depressed, anxious, and fearful. He felt trapped … there was no way out. Searching desperately for a sliver of hope, a reason to keep going, he found a Higher Road. More accurately, it found him—and as he traveled that road, he discovered a seven-step process that transformed his life.
Jeffrey Maddof is an powerful fusion of artist and business person.
He is the author of “Creative Careers: Making a Living With Your Ideas” and has had success in the worlds of fashion design and and advertising.
He's also a great example of what creative collaboration can achieve.
Jeffrey shares how the things that we go through in our formative years make us who we are and why Investing in relationships is the ultimate currency.
Chinese medicine and acupuncture have an almost 8000 year unbroken lineage, and millions of people in the modern world swear by their efficacy.
Chinese medicine specialists Ashley Smith and Anna Galle join Nic for a conversation about many different aspects of health.
Topics covered include the effect of the environment on wellbeing and genetic expression, adjusting your lifestyle according to the seasons, the obesity problem in America and much more!
Dating coach Mark Sing believes is committed to helping men rediscover their masculine instincts.
In this conversation Nic challenges Mark on the efficacy of engineered social skills and the effectiveness of neurolinguistic programming.
The discussion also covers the topics of emotional control, stoicism and dealing with the challenges of life.
Among the luminaries tasked with the evolution of humanity there are teachers, leaders and visionaries. Rocco Jarman is a unique, once-in-a-generation combination of all three and his is a wisdom whose time has come.
This man has taught me so much about love and life is someone who I truly appreciate learning from.
I always find the conversations I have with him challenging and stimulating and this one was no exception.
In it we discuss why almost everything sucks on social media, the benefits of authenticity and why the traditional wisdom that's currently being recycled and espoused might not be accurate.
Check out Rocco's Mojo Dojo website:
https://mymojodojolife.com
What if everything society ever taught you about success was wrong? What if you didn't have to hustle to make your dreams come true?"
During a chance encounter over 30 years ago, Jeff Buehner was given a manuscript containing hidden teachings from one of the wealthiest men ever to live - Sultan Musa of Mali.
Jeff eagerly began applying the knowledge in the manuscript and was astounded by how quickly his life began to change. He went from being underpaid and overworked to achieving financial freedom and success beyond his wildest dreams in a very short time. Since then, he has dedicated his life to teaching others this arcane wisdom and how to apply it to lead prosperous and magical lives.
What if everything society ever taught you about success was wrong? What if you didn't have to hustle to make your dreams come true?"
During a chance encounter over 30 years ago, Jeff Buehner was given a manuscript containing hidden teachings from one of the wealthiest men ever to live - Sultan Musa of Mali.
Jeff eagerly began applying the knowledge in the manuscript and was astounded by how quickly his life began to change. He went from being underpaid and overworked to achieving financial freedom and success beyond his wildest dreams in a very short time. Since then, he has dedicated his life to teaching others this arcane wisdom and how to apply it to lead prosperous and magical lives.
What if everything society ever taught you about success was wrong? What if you didn't have to hustle to make your dreams come true?"
During a chance encounter over 30 years ago, Jeff Buehner was given a manuscript containing hidden teachings from one of the wealthiest men ever to live - Sultan Musa of Mali.
Jeff eagerly began applying the knowledge in the manuscript and was astounded by how quickly his life began to change. He went from being underpaid and overworked to achieving financial freedom and success beyond his wildest dreams in a very short time. Since then, he has dedicated his life to teaching others this arcane wisdom and how to apply it to lead prosperous and magical lives.
What if everything society ever taught you about success was wrong? What if you didn't have to hustle to make your dreams come true?"
During a chance encounter over 30 years ago, Jeff Buehner was given a manuscript containing hidden teachings from one of the wealthiest men ever to live - Sultan Musa of Mali.
Jeff eagerly began applying the knowledge in the manuscript and was astounded by how quickly his life began to change. He went from being underpaid and overworked to achieving financial freedom and success beyond his wildest dreams in a very short time. Since then, he has dedicated his life to teaching others this arcane wisdom and how to apply it to lead prosperous and magical lives.
What if everything society ever taught you about success was wrong? What if you didn't have to hustle to make your dreams come true?"
During a chance encounter over 30 years ago, Jeff Buehner was given a manuscript containing hidden teachings from one of the wealthiest men ever to live - Sultan Musa of Mali.
Jeff eagerly began applying the knowledge in the manuscript and was astounded by how quickly his life began to change. He went from being underpaid and overworked to achieving financial freedom and success beyond his wildest dreams in a very short time. Since then, he has dedicated his life to teaching others this arcane wisdom and how to apply it to lead prosperous and magical lives.
What if everything society ever taught you about success was wrong? What if you didn't have to hustle to make your dreams come true?"
During a chance encounter over 30 years ago, Jeff Buehner was given a manuscript containing hidden teachings from one of the wealthiest men ever to live - Sultan Musa of Mali.
Jeff eagerly began applying the knowledge in the manuscript and was astounded by how quickly his life began to change. He went from being underpaid and overworked to achieving financial freedom and success beyond his wildest dreams in a very short time. Since then, he has dedicated his life to teaching others this arcane wisdom and how to apply it to lead prosperous and magical lives.
Fellow jiu jitsu master, author and philosopher Chris Matakas joins nic for a deep and enjoyable conversation on the nature of presence, letting go and the Game of Life.
It has been said that everyone has at least one good book in them. Many of us have dreamed of writing a book but are overwhelmed at the thought of everything that goes into both the creative and logistical processes involved.
Chandler Bolt went from a school drop-out to published author and now teaches others how they can quickly and simply get their books onto shelves.
Whether you’re wanting to condense your expertise and life-experience into a how-to manual or write your memoirs as a passion project, Chandler’s insights can make the process easier.
https://coachnicg.com/authoring-your-impact-chandler-bolt/
You’ll Learn:
- How a $15 book can be as life-changing as a mentor
- Why books are more important than ever in our modern age
- How to choose which of your ideas is best for the theme of your first book
- Why becoming a published author is like a key that opens the door to many opportunities
Quotes:
“If you feel like the book that you have, or the product that you
have, will positively impact people's lives, then it is your moral obligation to tell them about it.” – Chandler Bolt
“So I think you can ethically market something that you
believe in, and you can passionately do it.” – Chandler Bolt
“The time is never going to be right, you're going to have to get started before you're ready.” – Chandler Bolt
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Sex is arguably one of the most enjoyable aspects of the human experience and yet it’s one of the least understood and most unconsciously performed parts of most people’s lives.
Tantra expert and author of ‘The Heart of Tantric Sex’ Diana Richardson has devoted her life to teaching others how to make sex more enjoyable and more fulfilling.
In this episode she explains the stark difference between unconscious and conscious approaches to sexual experience and shares some practical steps for immediately improving the quality of your sex life.
https://coachnicg.com/the-heart-of-tantric-sex-diana-richardson/
You’ll Learn:
- How changing your relationship to sex can create more flow and ease in your life
- How impressions from both our childhood and society can have unconscious effects on our sex lives
- Why orgasms are actually counter-productive to the best sexual experience
- A new perspective on the relationship between love and sex
Quotes:
“Nothing is wrong with movement, but it's generally speaking as fast as possible, backwards and forwards, trying to raise the level of excitement. So it's all very sensation based.” – Diana Richardson
“So the basic story is to come to the present and more in your body, instead of being much into thought.” .” – Diana Richardson
“if we all made love as a humanity in a more sensitive, delicate, aware way, we would actually be living in a different world.” – Diana Richardson
“Through conscious sex, through being more aware through being natural, and less ego, so actually, sex, in and of itself is one of the biggest doorways to ecstatic experiences.” – Diana Richardson
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Love him or hate him, there are few more authentic men alive than Joey Diaz.
Joey is somebody who had every excuse to not succeed and yet he beat all the odds.
Find out how this amazing human went from immigrant, orphan, felon and drug addict to successful comedian, actor and family man.
https://coachnicg.com/started-at-the-bottom-joey-diaz/
You’ll Learn:
- How Joey was able to reboot his life at 42
- What it takes to overcome the habit of quitting
- Why loyalty is Joey’s most valued trait in a person
- How taking up Jiu Jitsu in your 50’s can change your life
- Joey’s definition of what it means to be a man
Quotes:
“I want you to have a better life. Go for it. Stop making excuses.” - Joey Diaz
“It's not where you start is where you finish” - Joey Diaz
“For other things, you know, and emotional support is big. I want to know that. I'm good.” - Joey Diaz
“There's so many components to being a man. Never mind being a good man. Just being a man. There's so many components to it. That's why it's difficult because there's so many pieces was so confused of what being a man is being a man is giving me a family comfort, giving your friends comfort.” - Joey Diaz
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Love him or hate him, there are few more authentic men alive than Joey Diaz.
Joey is somebody who had every excuse to not succeed and yet he beat all the odds.
Find out how this amazing human went from immigrant, orphan, felon and drug addict to successful comedian, actor and family man.
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You’ll Learn:
- How Joey was able to reboot his life at 42
- What it takes to overcome the habit of quitting
- Why loyalty is Joey’s most valued trait in a person
- How taking up Jiu Jitsu in your 50’s can change your life
- Joey’s definition of what it means to be a man
Quotes:
“I want you to have a better life. Go for it. Stop making excuses.” - Joey Diaz
“It's not where you start is where you finish” - Joey Diaz
“For other things, you know, and emotional support is big. I want to know that. I'm good.” - Joey Diaz
“There's so many components to being a man. Never mind being a good man. Just being a man. There's so many components to it. That's why it's difficult because there's so many pieces was so confused of what being a man is being a man is giving me a family comfort, giving your friends comfort.” - Joey Diaz
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Dr. Will Samson believes that ‘you can’t succeed alone but you can thrive together’. Will had a seemingly perfect life which he subsequently ‘burned down’ through substance abuse.
After losing his career and family, Will went on a journey of self-discovery to understand why he had sabotaged himself and how he could help others avoid doing the same.
In this episode Will discusses the insights he found and systems he created on his climb back towards wholeness and success.
https://coachnicg.com/investing-emotional-capital-will-samson/
You’ll Learn:
- Emotional Capital - what it means to invest in another human being.
- How to be fully yourself and self-authoring your life
- Why unresolved childhood trauma will torpedo your dreams
- How Will overcame dyslexia and ADHD to earn his PHD
- The importance of having a team that is invested in you
Quotes:
“I think it's so easy, especially for men, we get caught up in this narrative of what we should be the story of what we think we're supposed to be. And it's not until we can really shake that loose and begin to say, Okay, who am I? What's my purpose? What am I supposed to be that we can begin to live into our authentic self?” – Will Samson
“Investing love and belief in others until they can create it for themselves.” - Will Samson
“The reality is that we live in this network of interdependence. It just the way we think about it, it doesn't always match our narrative to believe that we succeed together.” - Will Samson
“If you want more of what you got, then keep doing what you're doing. If you want something different, you have to do something differently as well.” - Will Samson
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Alcohol is simultaneously one of society’s most destructive and tolerated drugs. Most of us never stop to ask why that is.
After a long battle with alcohol, Shane Ramer found the strength to get sober and in doing so had an awakening. He has now devoted his life to helping others overcome this most pervasive of addictions and regain control of their lives.
https://coachnicg.com/that-sober-guy-shane-ramer/
You’ll Learn:
- How Shane overcame his addiction
- How childhood traumas can cause addictions
- The necessary mindset for beating alcoholism
- Role of familial relationships in addiction
- How to be of service to others
Quotes:
“It's been this journey of like, learning and growing and trying new things and screwing things up and then fixing them and then making you know another mistake and then figuring out why did I do that. Okay, well, I did this well, and it's just I really do love my life, man. I'm a blessed dude.” - Shane Ramer
“if we remember that everybody is in their own minds trying most of the time trying to do the best they can. And if we, if we can take that to heart and understand it, even if we disagree with it, or we don't think it's right, or whatever” - Shane Ramer
“if you can't forgive yourself, how are you supposed to forgive other people?” - Shane Ramer
“Surrender to it, maybe give it up, give it up, you know, just let go. Once I let go, and I finally asked for some help, and just said, God, I can't do this anymore. I need some help. Man, I remember that moment. And it felt like the weight of the world was lifted off of my shoulders.” - Shane Ramer
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How do you perceive failure? Andrew Thorp King provides a new way of looking at failure that allows us to respond in healthier ways to the challenges of business, relationships and life.
https://coachnicg.com/failing-up-andrew-thorp-king/
You’ll Learn:
- Entrepreneurialism and failure
- The Wisdom of Punk Rock
- Non-attachment and authenticity
- Fulfillment, redundancy and reinvention
- How failure ‘purifies’
Quotes:
“if you're letting the spiritual lead the physical, you're going to have that peace, you're going to have that clarity.” - Andrew Thorp King
“Faith guidance, whatever it is that really kind of, you know, allows you to withstand whatever comes your way.” - Andrew Thorp King
“You know, what failures you've had. It's like, it's just that, you know, it's, it's the flames just burning, you know, it's like the Phoenix needs to burn to emerge, you know, sure.” - Andrew Thorp King
“There's this emptiness, there's hunger, there's, there's lack of meaning in their life, because they didn't learn how to marry money with meaning necessarily, they got the money thing, right. And now they have the time, and they have the money, but they don't really know what to do to have that meaning in their life.” - Andrew Thorp King
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Jon Macaskill and Will Schneider, co-hosts of Men Talking Mindfulness join Nic to discuss how mindfulness has impacted their lives.
They share how to develop a consistent mindfulness and explain how it can help you physically, emotionally and mentally.
https://coachnicg.com/men-talking-mindfulness-jon-macaskill-will-schneider/
You’ll Learn:
- The meaning of ‘Mindfulness’
- What Navy Seal training does to the mind
- Why men struggle to live holistically and in harmony
Quotes:
“If I am being happy, and generous and kind and peaceful, and I work with those qualities of being and doing my life, like doing things that I enjoy, hopefully. And then all of a sudden, you receive all the benefits from that essence of being.” - Will Schneider
“Mindfulness is a way of living, presently, all the time. And when you notice that your mind has wandered off to some other time or some other space, just bringing it back. So it's basically, in a sense, living in a meditation kind of bring yourself back over and over and over.” - Jon Macaskill
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Kashi Azad is an instructor of Persian Yoga, an ancient method of strength and conditioning and powerful tool for improving mental and physical health.
In this episode Kashi teaches us the history and philosophy of this unique system. He details how it has been used to develop warriors for hundreds of years and explains how it is now being introduced to health and fitness enthusiasts as a complementary alternative to their exercise regime.
https://coachnicg.com/man-of-power-kashi-azad/
You’ll Learn:
- The History of Persian Yoga
- The 7 Arts of Persian Yoga
- Benefits of Persian Yoga
- How to start your practice of Persian Yoga
Quotes:
“It's kind of new, but it's very ancient, you know, and it's very ancient. And it's registered and recognized as the world's oldest living martial arts strength conditioning system, or art of strength that exists on the planet today, you know, and that's, like, very significant, because if it doesn't produce results, and it's not effective, it won't be wouldn't exist,” – Kashi Azad referring to Persian Yoga
“Seeking this strength, or cultivating and developing strength is the means to attaining self-actualization, self-Realization and self-knowledge and becoming the great our greatest mantra is like, to become who you really are, to become who you are.” – Kashi Azad
“I do believe that a big part of that attainment or that your path towards that becoming that lion that is to stay true and honest and maintain your integrity and give back to the community where it comes from” - Kashi Azad
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This is a very special milestone in the history of the podcast, we’re having our first female guest on the show. Now, just one caveat, she is appearing with her husband, so baby steps for us.
Today, we have Benjamin and Azrya Bequer, authors of BEQOMING: Everything You Didn't Know You Wanted. I experienced an amazing conversation with them as they come from two very different worlds. Benjamin is a businessman while Azrya is an artist. However, they found harmony in being with each other and together. So join us as they recount how they unlocked the path towards becoming unfuckwithable.
https://coachnicg.com/twin-flames--benjamin-and-azrya-bequer/
You’ll Learn:
- How to be unfuckwithable
- Why would you want to go outside your comfort zone
- How being unfuckwithable improves your relationship with others
Quotes:
“Becoming unfuckwithable is at its core, a willingness to sit in discomfort all the time relentlessly. It's one thing to sit in discomfort once in a while it's another to live a life of relentlessly sitting in any discomfort that comes up.” - Benjamin Bequer
“When you have two people who choose to believe and embody that no matter what is coming up, it's always serving a greater purpose, even if it's deeply painful and uncomfortable, then that's the recipe for a really healthy blossoming relationship over a long period of time. Because no matter what shows up, you have to accept the gift in it, somewhere somehow you might not see it right away. It might take time, but we always come full circle and see the gift.” - Azrya Bequer
“We'd like to say, ‘to die into it,’ because it's really, to lean into it is to allow for a death to happen so that you can emerge on the other side of it. And every initiation is preceded by a death. And so, these initiations we go on in life, require us to let some part of us die. And I think that part of the work that we do is getting really comfortable with that death process.” - Benjamin Bequer
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Former US Army Ranger Johnny Elsasser talks about how he found new purpose after serving 4 combat tours in Iraq and Afghanistan before transitioning back to civilian life.
https://coachnicg.com/at-ease-soldier-johnny-elsasser/
You’ll Learn:
- How ‘tactical pausing’ can help us become aligned with who we truly are
- How ‘speed, surprise, and violence of action’ can help us achieve our goals
- Why we need to let go of our identities in order to move forward
Quotes:
“But at the end of the day, I had to look at my life saying, ‘I have one shot at this. And if I'm unhappy right now, is this going to get any better? We've been trying. Is it going to get any better?’ And if not, then I needed to challenge myself to step up and say the real things that needed to be said and go from there.” – Johnny Elsasser
Is this coming from a place of alignment? Or is this coming from a place of emotional response? And if I truly assess that, is it going to put me in the direction that I want to be in, whether it's a yes or no. And honoring yourself, that's what it gives you. It ensures that you honor your integrity and your authenticity. – Johnny Elsasser
“And so you got to have things called speed, surprise, and violence action. If you have two of those three things, you will dominate almost any situation you're in.” - Johnny Elsasser
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In this episode, Andy Schmookler, award-winning author of The Parable of the Tribes, radio talk show host, and former nominee for Congress, joins us for a discussion on the nature of the forces that threaten to destroy humankind.
https://coachnicg.com/the-parable-of-the-tribes-andy-schmookler/
You’ll Learn:
- How the ugliness we see in society today is not inherent in human nature
- What the ‘sacred space of lovers’ means in romantic relationships
- What really leads to fulfillment in a man’s life
Quotes:
“I think the biggest problem we have in the world is that people don't understand the nature of the forces that need to be overcome for people to get the choice of what kind of world we're going to have as a species.” – Andy Schmookler
“Find people who are worth getting advice from and get it. You don't have to follow it. Listen to wise people, the wisest you can find for any given purpose. These people could be a teacher, lawyer, therapist, or people of all sorts. Also—don’t beat yourself up for things you don’t have. As long as you test your limits and work hard enough, embrace who you are! - Andy Schmookler
“Because the open heart does not put whole cities to the sword, or enslave other people.” - Andy Schmookler
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Although living a stable and successful life entrenched in corporate America, Dean Inniss instinctively felt a calling towards more freedom and a greater sense of control over his destiny.
Despite anxiety over the lack of stability inherent in self-employment, Dean found the courage and discipline required to overcome his fears and create entrepreneurial success.
Dean describes how building a company on the foundations of faith, family, fitness, and finance is the recipe for success and personal freedom.
https://coachnicg.com/how-to-live-your-best-life-now-dean-innis/
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It’s almost impossible to live life to the fullest if you don’t understand your greater purpose.
In this episode, Ken Kladouris explains how tapping into the stillness we all have within can lead to success, fulfillment and a life worth living.
The full episode show notes are all available at:
https://coachnicg.com/clarity-through-stillness-ken-kladouris
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Renowned entrepreneur Johnny Sirpilla explains the inspiration behind his best-selling book, Life is Hard but I'll Be OK, including how he and his wife overcame the loss three of their children.
Born into a wonderful family, Johnny considers himself blessed to have had an excellent start in life. But nothing could have prepared him for the greatest loss of his life – the death of his first three children on the day they were born.
Life can be tragic and present you with unimaginable scenarios, but you have the power to move past them. Pain is inevitable, but if we make it purposeful and learn from it, it can help not only ourselves but also the people in our lives.
Johnny believes the key to his extraordinary business and life success is that he finds purpose in what he does. Work can be fun if we realize its purpose and how that purpose impacts things that are beyond ourselves. Johnny believes that our work and personal lives are intrinsically linked and that who we are at work is merely a reflection of who we really are as an individual.
Johnny also details his unique approach to leadership and the handling conflicts in the workplace, which is based on facing reality, honesty, and respect.
To learn more about Johnny and his story of resilience and hope, get a copy of his book on Amazon.
The full episode show notes are all available at:
https://coachnicg.com/life-is-hard-but-youll-be-ok-johnny-sirpilla/
‘Southie’ Jack Maxwell shares his journey as kid from South Boston kid growing up without a father figure in a bad neighborhood to host of the successful show Booze Traveler, his battle against cancer, and how he’s grateful to be alive after everything he’s been through.
From an early age life has never been easy for Jack. He clearly remembers the day his drug-dependent father chose his addiction over him. Fortunately, with the help of his wonderful mother and grandmother, he managed to break the cycle and grew up to be a happy and well-adjusted human.
Jack created the opportunity to lead the fascinating show Booze Traveller, where he visited over 50 countries to learn about their people, culture, and stories “through the lens of a cocktail glass.”
It was through the show that he got to meet people that taught him that alcohol is more than just a relaxing end to the day; it’s a ritual that can form an integral part of a community, a culture, and its people.
He was also delighted to find certain commonalities among people everywhere—their ability to have fun, to love, and to tell great stories despite the language and other cultural barriers.
Unfortunately, the show ended because Jack was diagnosed with non-Hodgkin's lymphoma. Although he went through several painful treatments, he’s now cancer-free and immensely grateful that he’s still here.
Jack believes that we are here not only to search for our own happiness but also to make others’ experiences better. And if everybody feels the same way we can create a better world for everyone.
The full episode show notes are all available at:
https://coachnicg.com/distilling-the-spirit-jack-maxwell/
Today, we’re glad to have Brad Yates on the show. Brad is an expert in emotional freedom technique (EFT), commonly known as tapping. EFT is a protocol I can personally attest to.
Brad was a trained, practicing hypnotherapist with an acting job (Days of Our Lives!) on the side. Brad's wife, on the other hand, was a director of a program for homeless men and women. Having a real-life superhero for a wife, Brad felt like he was called to do more. And that was when he stumbled across personal development, which eventually led him to EFT.
EFT, a process that involves tapping different acupuncture meridians, is believed to address many different issues. After incorporating EFT to his hypnotherapy sessions, Brad found himself losing patients because of the permanent healing EFT provides. Brad thinks that tapping to meridian points sends calming signals to the nervous system, which causes relief.
EFT has no approved therapeutic claims. But does this mean it’s not real? No. In fact, an Australian psychology professor did a chemical study where brain scans showed that an abnormal brain activity was normalized after the subject underwent tapping. There are also other researchers that back up the authenticity of tapping.
Many people are still skeptic about EFT, but it’s definitely worth a shot given the scientific evidences. Some may argue that Brad doesn’t even have a medical license. But how do we explain that he’s able to make people better?
Today’s Guest: Brad Yates
For over 20 years, Brad has been helping people tap through their blocks and into the best version of themselves.
Many people have dreams of success and peace that seem just slightly out of reach, blocked by fears, anxieties, or resistance to moving forward or past barriers. The reality is that everyone is capable of living incredible lives, and often we’re the only thing standing in our way.
Tapping is a very effective method of physically resetting the body’s fear response by tapping on energy meridians throughout the body while talking through and resolving emotional resistance or trauma.
Brad tries to take an empathetic and grounded approach to helping people release their blocks through tapping, because he doesn't believe that personal development needs to be punishing or tedious.
You’ll Learn:
- Emotional freedom technique and how it works
- Hypnotherapy and psychotherapy
- The Fourth Wave of Psychology
Resources:
- Watch Brad Yates on YouTube
- Visit Brad Yates website
John Patrick (JP) Morgan is a philosopher and master coach. He helps entrepreneurs achieve free, loving and a powerful lives.
JP has worn many hats, including mathematician, physicist and serial entrepreneur.
In this episode, JP shares his ‘creating’ techniques and how he uses them to help people evolve and perform at their best.
Talking Points:
- The power of words and why you should choose them carefully
- How to embrace life as a ‘creator’
- Proven strategies for effective communication
- Why love and kindness are essential traits for enduring success
Quotes:
“The essence of great communication is really authenticate powerful connection.”
“It doesn’t matter if I was wrong 5 seconds ago, because now is the only thing that I’ve got, and I’m gonna do the right thing.”
“Not only does our speaking create our being, but our speaking creates the being of others too.”
Find out more about JP Morgan at:
https://jpmorganjr.com/
Steve Cesari has been an entrepreneur for over 40 years and has helped numerous high achievers attain their most desired goals.
His experiences of both massive successes and crushing failures both in business and his personal life given him balanced perspectives which help others maximize what they do at home, at work and in their communities.
In this episode Steve shares some of his career-defining stories, his views on business, marriage and much more.
Talking Points:
- The unique challenges of men in the modern world
- Steve’s ‘5 F’s Model’ for health and happiness
- The keys to a successful marriage
- Being nominated by Inc Magazine as Entrepreneur of the Year
- How to handle communication barriers with partners
Quotes:
“The higher we achieve success, the more isolated we become.”
“Not right, Not wrong, Just different.
“You can get up, and get moving.”
Find out more about Steve Cesari at:
https://stevecesari.com/
Douglas E. Noll, JD, MA left a successful career as a trial lawyer to become a peacemaker. An award-winning author, teacher, trainer, and a highly experienced mediator, his calling is to serve humanity through conflict resolution and the understanding of human communication.
In this episode Doug shares effective strategies for recognizing and labeling emotions and using those insights to make the people you interact with feel heard and appreciated.
Talking Points:
- How Doug overcame an en extremely difficult childhood including being born nearly blind
- The vocation of peacemaker and what it entails
- How our emotional regulation affects our wellbeing
- The difference between emotional intelligence and emotional competence
- How to read the emotions of others
Quotes:
“When you learn how to serve others in a meaningful way, that’s when your life really changes and becomes happy.”
“You can teach people to become emotionally aware faster, by teaching them how to read other people’s emotions.”
“People will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but they will never forget how you made them feel.”
Find out more about Doug Noll at:
https://dougnoll.co/ng
Douglas E. Noll, JD, MA left a successful career as a trial lawyer to become a peacemaker. An award-winning author, teacher, trainer, and a highly experienced mediator, his calling is to serve humanity through conflict resolution and the understanding of human communication.
In this episode Doug shares effective strategies for recognizing and labeling emotions and using those insights to make the people you interact with feel heard and appreciated.
Talking Points:
- How Doug overcame an en extremely difficult childhood including being born nearly blind
- The vocation of peacemaker and what it entails
- How our emotional regulation affects our wellbeing
- The difference between emotional intelligence and emotional competence
- How to read the emotions of others
Quotes:
“When you learn how to serve others in a meaningful way, that’s when your life really changes and becomes happy.”
“You can teach people to become emotionally aware faster, by teaching them how to read other people’s emotions.”
“People will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but they will never forget how you made them feel.”
Find out more about Doug Noll at:
https://dougnoll.co/ng
Eliot Popkin is the author of "Circle: Letters to my Younger Self" which details his journey of self-discovery, personal growth and forgiveness.
In this podcast Eliot explains how we can re-write our ‘stories’ and as a result achieve more abundance and happiness in life.
Talking Points:
- The benefit of writing letters to your younger self
- Saying “No” to mediocrity
- Breaking free and welcoming more freedom
Quotes:
“Life is too precious for you to be a victim”
“The moments you shared with your mom are priceless treasures”
“If I wanted to make a change in my life, I had to look very carefully who am I talking to, how am I talking about myself and other people, and how am I treating myself.”
Find out more about Elliot Popkin an his Book at:
https://eliotpopkin.com/
https://www.instagram.com/eliotpopkin/
https://www.facebook.com/EliotPopkinMusic/
Rich Lewis who is a speaker, coach and author of the book Sitting with God: A Journey to Your True Self Through Centering Prayer.
In this episode, Rich teaches us on how to use 'Centering Prayer' and contemplative practices as access points which allow us to experience God's presence in our lives.
Talking Points:
- What is Centering Prayer?
- How Centering Prayer can change your life.
- The Difference between Centering Prayer and regular practices
- How to find your True Self
- How to begin the Practice of Centering Prayer
Quotes:
“Centering prayer has healed me, transformed me, and allows me to continuously living as my true self.”
“Being present can pretty much solve any problem.”
Find out more about Rich Lewis and his Book at:
www.silenceteaches.com
http://www.instagram.com/rich_lewis3
Anthony Wall is the founder of Noēsis, a worldwide network with the mission of understanding the evolutionary causes of the human condition in order to ensure our survival as a species to enable human survival into a sustainable future.
In this conversation Anthony shares his theories on why humanity has reached the brink of extinction and what he believes can save us.
Talking Points:
- Why the end of the human race is inevitable
- The real-world results of Noēsis
- Evolutionary influences on the current human condition
- How technology could help us avert ecological disaster
Quotes:
“There were no lesser beings, there were only necessary beings.”
“Extinction is a norm, survival is the exception.”
“The world’s been ending since the world began.”
Find out more about Anthony and the Noēsis project at:
https://noesisproject.com/
Kenneth Earl is a retired Navy Master Chief Cryptologist who served 21 years in the Navy. He is a cybersecurity strategist with extensive federal government and military experience.
Kenneth is also the author of ‘Illegitimate Sun: How a Naval Cryptologist Cracked the Code of Life Lessons’ which tells his humble beginnings as a person of color in the Deep South to a career in international espionage.
In this episode, Kenneth shares his inspiring story and several life lessons you can use to overcome challenges and live your dreams.
Talking Points:
- Cryptology and its importance in modern warfare
- How his mother inspired him to achieve his greatest potential in life.
- Life in the covert departments of the military
- Why buying a house isn’t always the best financial decision
Quotes:
“No matter what you do in life, no one can beat you at being you.”
“When you think about the past, that brings depression. When you think about the future, it brings anxiety. When you think about the present, that’s where your freedom is.”
“The unexamined life is not worth living”
Find out more about Kenneth Earl:
www.illegitimate-sun.com
In this special episode Nic is interviewed by his close friend Rocco Jarman from the Eyes Wide Open Life podcast. Rocco and Nic share a deep discussion about their personal philosophies on what creates a life that one can be proud of. Talking Points:
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The core difference between 'work' and a 'job'.
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The true cost of leadership
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Unhealthy vs healthy self-esteem
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Vibration and frequency and how they affect the way we move through the world
Quotes:
“Success is the progressive realization of a worthy ideal."
"Everything is Energy."
"I lived most of my life as a very afraid person."
Listen to more episodes of the Eyes Wide Open Life podcast at the link below:
https://eyeswideopenlife.org/podcast
Rich Curtis is a speaker, trainer and an author. He spent over a decade as a raft and mountain guide before pivoting to become a successful real estate entrepreneur.
He now spends time guiding CEO’s, Entrepreneurs, and adventurers through their lives biggest challenges.
Rich discussed the idea behind his book “Change Your Story Change Your Life” and how it can guide you to become a better version of yourself.
Talking Points:
- What inspired Rich to write “Change Your Story Change Your Life”
- Identifying and overcoming your negative stories
- Habits that create the optimum neuro-chemical environment for happiness
Quotes:
“Live a good honest life, so that when you’re old, you can look back on it and enjoy it a second time.”
“We all have the power to change our story”
Find out more about Rich Curtis:
www.richcurtis.com
Jerry Fu has devoted his life to helping professionals create better relationships in their careers and personal lives.
Growing up in an asian culture gave Jerry Fu a unique perspective on interpersonal communication and how powerfully it affects us.
In this episode Jerry shares effective strategies which will help you better handle both external and internal conflicts as well as relate to others in healthier ways.
Talking Points:
- Why Jerry became a conflict-resolution coach
- How Asians deal with conflict
- The ‘Honor/Shame’ culture of Asia
- Tips on how resolve long-term conflict
- Overcoming a failure mindset
Quotes:
“Just be honest with yourself, sometimes you need a little help”
“What you say no to is just as important as what you say yes to”
Find out more about Jerry Fu:
https://www.adaptingleaders.com/
Nima Khalillian is an entrepreneur, author and nomad. His book “The Art of Interpretation: A Guide to Remembering Rules of Reality” has helped people to reshape their realities and live lives of freedom.
In today’s episode, Nima shares his inspiration for the book and how he overcame fear, anxiety and depression and through travel and soul-searching.
Talking Points:
- Life as a Digital Nomad
- Keys to overcoming depression
- How his experience with Wim Hof Method changed his life.
- What it’s like to spend time in a ‘Supermax’ prison
- The Art of Interpretation and why he wrote a book on the subject
Quotes:
“This whole world is our playground, the soon that people realize that, there is no necessity to be any particular kind of way.”
“Open yourself up to your own internal, infinite abundance of expression.”
Find out more about Nima Khalillian:
https://www.nimasinterpretation.com/
Max Whittle is the founder of Enactivate, a company that provides practical tools that allow people to understand how to balance their nervous systems.
Max studied Biological Sciences specializing in Neurobiology and spent 18 years exploring Zen and meditation before moving to Japan where he was deeply influenced by the culture.
In this episode Max shares how intense emotional experiences and a lifetime of searching led to the creation of his unique, breath-work based approach to balancing the mind and body.
Talking Points:
- The nervous system and how to tap into it to affect change in your life
- The importance of breathing exercises and meditation
- Awareness and the importance of using it properly
- How to put your focus on your nervous system
Quotes:
“The first place that you can start is to put your focus or concentrate your awareness on whoever you are with”
“It’s the same way with people, if you are not at the same frequency, it doesn’t matter how hard you try, it ain’t gonna work.”
Find out more about Max:
https://www.enactivate.net/
Mike Cernovich is a well-known social media personality and author of the international best-seller Gorilla Mindset. His work has helped people improve their health, develop deeper relationships, and take control of their thoughts and emotions.
In today’s show Mike and Nic discuss their most significant recent life experiences and how despite setbacks they both continue to move forward and continue transforming themselves into better people.
Talking Points:
- Mike and Nic Talks About Divorce
- Lessons about Relationships
- Controlling your emotions
- Mike shared his challenges in using plant medicine
Quotes:
“You can have it all, but it takes a huge amount of self reflection, and thought and constant adjustment, and refinement, questioning and studying, and trial and error and failure to get to the point you have it all.”
“Balancing gratitude, everything that you have, everything that you have accomplished with aspiration, with wanting more, with wanting to keep moving forward.”
“It’s okay to desire, it’s okay to not achieve your dreams, it’s okay to have a little bit of suffering.”
“No man can step into the same river twice, because the river is always changing and always flowing, it’s never the same river.”
Follow Mike on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/cernovich
Steven Hoffman aka Captain Hoff is the CEO of Founders Space which was ranked the number one incubator for overseas startups by Forbes and Entrepreneur Magazine.
Steven is also a serial entrepreneur, venture investor, author of several best-selling books including Surviving a Startup, Make Elephants Fly and The Five Forces.
In this episode Steven shares his success and challenges in building his business and how he has helped hundreds of entrepreneurs emotionally in handling their own businesses.
Talking Points:
- Why your life is just a story
- How he bluffed his way into becoming a Hollywood Executive
- Steven’s best advice for new entrepreneurs
- The 3 biggest mistakes entrepreneurs make
Quotes:
“You are not doing what you should be doing, the minute you realize that, you need to re-evaluate your life.”
“Trying harder is not always the answer.”
“If you wanna create something great, it’s not gonna be from a well spring within you.”
Find out more about Steven Hoffman:
https://www.foundersspace.com/
Dr. Obom Bowen is a decorated United States Marine who received the Purple Heart as an Infantry Commander for his service and wounds sustained in combat. He is now most highly respected educators in the world today.
In today’s episode, Dr. Obom Bowen shares with us how he overcame PTSD to become a successful author, educator and entrepreneur. He also shares some tips which will allow you to overcome your psychological barriers and bring your best work to the world.
Talking Points:
- How he received his Purple Heart Medal
- The inspiration behind the Underdog Millionaire project.
- Overcoming plateaus in life and business
- Strategies for overcoming limiting beliefs
Quotes:
“We have a specific belief which is linked to a specific actions, those steps repeated overtime creates certain habits, behavioral patterns.”
“I’m not a problem solver, I’m a solution person.”
“Never doubt yourself!”
“You can’t really live tomorrow unless you maximize today.”
Find out more about Dr Obom Bowen:
www.theobmastermind.com
www.todayisthedaybook.com
Stuart Cooper is a jiu jitsu black belt and filmmaker known for his inspiring short films about martial artists. He traveled the world living the Jiu Jitsu lifestyle for more than 10 years before settling in Vancouver.
In this episode Stuart shares how he overcome opiate addiction with the help of psychedelics and in particular, Iboga. He also explains his challenges during addiction and give advice to others in the same situation.
Talking Points:
- Ibogaine’s importance, benefits and how it played a role in Stuart’s life.
- His Addictions and Obsessions
- His Purpose in Life
Quotes:
“Whenever you are obsessed to something negative, in the past and the future, you are not in the moment and truly not living.”
“We all have smaller addictions that manifest in our lives that we are sometimes unaware of.”
Find out more about Stuart Cooper:
https://www.instagram.com/stuartcooperfilms/
https://www.youtube.com/stuartcooperfilms
https://www.facebook.com/stuartcooperfilms
Dr. Doug Brackmann, A dual PhD and renowned psychologist specializes in helping highly driven individuals take back control of their lives. Through dedication to his craft he has developed an unparalleled expertise at the nexus point of mindfulness, self-psychology theory, and neuroscience.
He is also the author of 'DRIVEN: Understanding and Harnessing Your Genetic Gifts'.
In this episode Dr. Brackmann explains how your genetics influence your mind and how you can harness your own unique makeup to help you reach your highest potential.
Talking Points:
- Inherent Psychological Traits
- How the Brain Works
- Components of Meditation
Quotes:
“There is a collective unconscious which we are all connected to in a way we can’t see”
“Every human being, there is 8 billion central nervous systems, we are all completely unique”
“When you label someone or yourself, you automatically limit or place a limitation on that person or yourself.”
Find out more about Dr Doug Brackmann:
https://www.drdougbrackmann.com/
Chatri Sityodtong is a self-made entrepreneur and a martial artist from Thailand who is best known as the founder and CEO of ONE Championship.
In this episode Chatri shares details from his amazing life story including his journey from poverty to massive business success.
Chatri also discusses his passion for martial arts and how he believes they can help people mentally, physically, emotionally, and spiritually.
Talking Points:
- How poverty taught him to work hard in life
- Thai Culture
- The Journey of a Martial Artist
- How your passions can help you achieve your goals
Quotes:
“We’ve all got trials and tribulations but we’ve all got things that we can be grateful for and blessings and the more you look at them, the more we focus on them, the more they grow.”
“Friendships born in the mats are more real than anything”
“Listen to your passions, your dreams, the things that ignite your soul and hold on to those things
Find out more about Chatri Sityodtong:
https://chatrisityodtong.com/
Shame is the ultimate form of self-limitation. It holds you back in ways you can't even imagine and takes the shine off your soul.
The only way you'll ever become the person you were born to be is if you confront the sources of shame in your life.
In this episode Nic shares his deepest source of shame with previous guest and men's coach David Jurasek.
"Shame is the most powerful, master emotion. It’s the fear that we’re not good enough." - Brene Brown
“if you want to enjoy the rewards of being loved, you also have to submit to the mortifying ordeal of being known.” - Tim Kreider
Ever wonder why despite your most valiant efforts you never quite achieve what you set out to accomplish?
In this episode therapist David Jurasek talks about the ‘5 Saboteurs’ that hold men back and stop them from achieving success and fulfillment in their lives. He also explains how these saboteurs can be converted to allies and actually facilitate personal growth and achievement.
Talking Points
- How to recognize your own saboteurs
- How to transform your saboteurs into your allies
- Living a more fulfilling life
- Growing important relationships in your community
Quotes:
“ You are more resilient than you think, you don’t have to collapse”
“ Fear is not Danger”
“Power without love is reckless and abusive, and love without power is sentimental and anemic.”
Find out more about David Jurasek:
https://www.powerfulandloving.com/
In the modern age the word 'enlightenment' is overused. Several claim to have found it, but upon closer scrutiny of their actions and philosophies, are proven to be deluded or fraudulent.
In exceedingly rare instances, an individual with a certain combination of intelligence, courage and sincerity is moulded under a perfect set of circumstances and unmistakable enlightenment is able to emerge.
In this episode Rocco explains his understanding of "enlightenment" as less of a state of attainment, and more of a continuous intention to shine light into dark places, illuminating the world around you and enhancing your understanding of your own inner world.
Talking Points
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How Rocco’s early life (living in South Africa) nurtured him.
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Being introduced to violence at a young age by his step-father
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How his uncle became a way for him learn about Hermetics
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Rocco shared about the Study of Hermetics
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Talked about Psychedelic tool - What love look like to Rocco.
Quotes
“You don’t really need ego or anything, you just need honesty”
“It’s about how we think the world and our place in it, how we think about reality and physics”
“Your identity is tied to belonging to the world that you're in”
Find out more about Rocco Jarman:
https://eyeswideopenlife.org/
Sean Lake is a former professional snowboarder, director of global marketing and the co-founder of Bub’s Naturals, a sustainably sourced brand that helps people feel amazing and live fuller lives.
The Bub’s Naturals story revolves around friendship, passion and hope. Sean dedicated this company to his best friend Glen “Bub’s” Doherty who died heroically in Benghazi, LIbya in 2012.
As someone who is passionate and adventurous about life, Sean has focused his company around one core vision: helping people enjoy healthy, purposeful lives.
Seemingly overnight Cryptocurrency has evolved from a relatively unknown proof-of-concept to a a global financial megatrend that has made many people very wealthy.
But are Bitcoin and its contemporaries really what the hype claims they are? Is crypto really the future of money and a hedge against the rapidly devaluing fiat currencies issued by modern governments?
Or is it instead an inherently worthless red-herring driven to unfathomable highs as a result of our society’s collective mania and greed?
In this episode successful real-estate developer turned crypto evangelist Lawrence Dunning makes a powerful case for these fascinating financial instruments and explains why it’s not too late to start investing in them.
Rob White is an international best-selling author and intriguing philosopher.
He has over 30 years of experience helping others to accurately understand themselves and their remarkable resources, so they might realize their dreams.
In this episode we discuss his new book The Maestro Monologue teaches you to tap into your own. unlimited internal resources in restorative ways.
Get a copy of Nic's book at https://liberationmentor.com/book
Rob White is an international best-selling author and intriguing philosopher.
He has over 30 years of experience helping others to accurately understand themselves and their remarkable resources, so they might realize their dreams.
In this episode we discuss his new book The Maestro Monologue teaches you to tap into your own. unlimited internal resources in restorative ways.
Get a copy of Nic's book at https://liberationmentor.com/book
Rocco Jarman is one of the most powerful men alive.
While the world continues to try and solve new problems using old paradigms, Rocco has synthesized a philosophy which is truly unique and applicable to the times in which we live.
In this conversation he shares several psychological tools which will help you to live a happier, more fulfilled life.
Get a copy of Nic's book at https://liberationmentor.com/book
Author Scott Ford was heavily influenced by his father’s philosophy that small business and entrepreneurship are the backbone of the economy.
After a stand-out career in financial planning in which he helped many achieve financial freedom, Scott has now devoted his life to helping people pursue what he calls ‘True Wealth’.
Get a free copy of Nic's book at https://liberationmentor.com/aligned
Special Episode: Nic Gregoriades appears as a guest on The Art of Skill Show with Rick Ellis.
Nic describes the last several years of his journey including his global travels and Jiu Jitsu training under Roger Gracie.
The conversation also delves into several other topics including gender dynamics, simulation theory and psychedelics.
Get a free copy of Nic's book at https://liberationmentor.com/book
Most men in the modern world have nobody that they can really talk to regarding their fears and challenges. Entrepreneur Sean Galla is looking to change that through his Men’s Group platform.
After working with thousands over the last decade, Sean has recognized a pattern of isolation and sadness, even within many of the men society deems super-successful men.
In this episode Sean and Nic discuss the reasons fellowship amongst men is necessary and why seeking approval from our fathers, women or anyone else never results in our desired outcomes.
Check out more of Nic's stuff at https://bit.ly/coachnicg
A groundbreaking pioneer in the wellness industry whose work has influenced millions, Udo Erasmus has spent a lifetime searching for the answers to what makes a person physically, spiritually and mentally healthy.
During his lifetime of study and rich experiences he has accrued a massive amount of unconventional wisdom and insight.
In this discussion Udo shares some of his most important discoveries which allowed him to lead of life of both success and authenticity.
https://bit.ly/coachnicg
Tarot cards are generally associated with fairground fortune-tellers and other folk of questionable repute.
Tarot expert Noah Cebuliak shares some little-known perspectives on the system and explains that even though it's probably not what you think it is, it's still potentially a very effective life-enhancing tool.
Anyone who tells you the entrepreneurial journey is an easy one is lying to you.
Successful franchisor Desi Saran shares how the pandemic destroyed his business and brought him to his knees. More importantly, he explains how he was able to find the strength to get back up again.
Get a free copy of Nic's and see his other stuff at this link: https://bit.ly/coachnicg
We're constantly presented with idealized versions of relationships by society and the media. But are these depictions of what love should look like realistic or even desirable?
Rocco Jarman has asked these difficult questions and found compelling answers. Using his comprehensive understanding of spirituality, neuroscience, human-nature and logic, he presents a well-informed perspective on what a healthy relationship should look like.
Check out Rocco's Relationship Formula™ Course
Success in any field is largely determined by your ability to communicate with people. Ivan Evetovics has made it his mission to master the art of communication and use it to improve all of his relationships. In this episode he shares some of the most effective concepts for rapidly improving your ability to connect with others, listen and be understood.
Get a free copy of Nic's new book Aligned: The Modern Man's Guide to Health, Wealth & Freedom at http://bit.ly/3bxJyD8
Jimmy Rex is best known for his fifteen-year career in real estate (he closed Utah’s most expensive home sale in history at $32.5MM). But Jimmy has also had his life savings destroyed by bad investments, swam with sharks, jumped off cliffs, ran with the bulls, and liberated child slaves from their captors (yes, really). His new book, You End Up Where You’re Heading: The Hidden Dangers of Living a Safe Life gives you the courage to break through your own “safe” life and seek your unmet potential and adventure. In this episode is all about breaking out of a 'settler' lifestyle, choosing growth over comfort, and overcoming challenges that sometimes feel insurmountable. Get a free copy of Nic's new book Aligned: The Modern Man's Guide to Health, Wealth & Freedom https://liberationmentor.com/book
Rocco shares the fundamentals of my breakthrough paradigm of the Adult, the Child & the Animal, a powerful framework for understanding our own conscious and subconscious behavior and the keys to developing an effective roadmap for psychological self repair and stable actualization.
This framework is effectively transforming the lives of people who are courageous enough to look where no one else is looking, and the potential it has to transform society.
We also discuss a new paradigm of altruism and perform some overdue myth-busting on misconceptions about ego, religion, nature, consciousness and connection.
Get a free copy of Nic's book at http://bit.ly/aligned-book
'The world breaks everyone and afterward many are strong at the broken places.' - Ernest Hemingway
Nic shares the story of the emotional devastation he recently experienced and explains how he got through it.
The last year was one of the toughest of James Cooper's life.
Despite being the youngest jiu jitsu black belt in the UK's history and a mega-successful celebrity trainer, nothing could prepare James for the challenges of the last 12 months.
James shares with us how he simultaneously faced the death of his best friend, a major heart-break & betrayal as well as devastating family news and yet managed to emerge stronger and more focused than ever before.
Max Whittle fell in love with Japan after a brief visit and vowed that he’d live there one day. He made good on his promise and within a couple of years he was a resident of the 'Land of the Rising Sun'.
Max learned several profound lessons during his time immersed in the culture and his life was forever changed by the experience.
Nic and Max discuss what makes Japan so special, the far-reaching benefits of learning languages as an adult, neurobiology and kaizen.
Fame, wealth and an amazing physique, Mike Chang seemed to have it all. But inside he was hiding a secret - he wasn't happy.
Founder of some of the internet's most famous fitness training programs, Mike suffered an injury that lead him to a profound experience which caused him to question the very foundations upon which he had built his life.
In this episode Mike reveals the lessons he learned on the road to authenticity and true fulfillment.
You won't meet a nicer guy than Matt Benyon - he's equal parts kind, creative, humble and intelligent.
Matt has built both a thriving business and popular brand by taking risks and finding the crossover between passion and talent.
Matt shares his how his solo childhood trips to southeast Asia played an extensive role in how he sees the world, as well as how fostering both his instincts and creativity has helped him become a successful entrepreneur.
Correct breathing is one of the most important aspects of health yet it's something almost all of us take for granted.
Patrick McKeown has made it his life's mission to build upon the groundbreaking work of Dr. Konstantin Buteyko and teach others how to breathe properly and reclaim their health.
In this episode Patrick covers mouth taping, breathing for improved sports performance and health as well as the spiritual impact of proper respiration.
Health and fitness expert and former celebrity bodyguard Shane Eitner is an incredible human being with an amazing set of life experiences.
Shane discusses how he overcame a debilitating lack of confidence by educating himself and used resistance training and nutrition to completely transform his physique.
It's very hard to live a life of fulfillment if you're constantly in physical pain. Dr Mark Cheng has dedicated himself to understanding human performance and wellbeing through movement, using a combination of eastern and western protocols.
His broad range of expertise on everything from Tai-Chi to Kettlebells has given him key insights into health and fitness that few ever discover, and in this episode he shares several of these with us.
As racial tension due to the outcry over the death of George Floyd threatens to tear America apart, the cracks in the nation’s structure are becoming impossible to ignore.
Retired military veteran and jiu jitsu black belt Gerald Garland shares some perspectives on the deep-rooted issues within the country and how he believes they can be solved.
If you're a man who has ever had issues with your father, this might be one of the most important things you ever listen to.
Eddie Kay survived poverty, abuse, and the suicide of his father and went on to become the kind of man he'd always wanted to be.
Eddie shares the nearly-insurmountable challenges he faced and how learning to master the Flow State has allowed him to overcome generations of failure in his family and get to where he is today.
David Fuller is a multi-skilled journalist and prolific filmmaker, having worked for both the BBC and Channel 4 News for as reporter, producer and director.
In this episode David discusses why he left mainstream media, the problem with Jordan Petersen, synchronicities and how to heal your past by accessing your '4 Dimensional' self.
One of my favorite expressions is ‘Everything you want is on the other side of fear’.
Chuck J. Rylant, bestselling author of The Perfect Life Manifesto, is somebody who is committed to facing his fears.
In this episode of the show he and Nic have a deep conversation about the way fear affects men both physiologically and mentally.
Chuck and Nic both share strategies on dealing with these fears and discuss the breakthroughs and freedom doing so allows.
Former MMA fighter Nick Chapman looks like a thug and he wouldn't have it any other way. It's caused people to underestimate him countless times and given him the upper hand in business and social situations.
Nick explains how his dedication to continual learning has given him the life of his dreams. He also shares why he chose to escape England by moving to Thailand, and the huge rewards that decision has brought him.
Is fatherhood the cure for selfishness?
Up until the birth of his twins two years ago, Thomas Huisking had always lived life on his terms. As an aspiring polymath, actor and model, Thomas was focused on his own development and fulfillment at the expense of everything else in his life. But the arrival of his children and a powerful Ayahausca trip radically changed the way he moves through the world.
Thomas joins us to share how he’s adapted to his new reality as a father, and explains the focus and the determination it has empowered him with.
Regardless of your circumstances, if you're not sick then the current events have presented you with a huge opportunity.
You can choose to waste this time by binging on Netflix, drinking and forwarding memes to your friends.
Or you use it to work on yourself, increase your wisdom and emerge from this a wiser, healthier and more capable version of yourself.
My latest guest Huntley Smith explains how he plans to make the quarantine the most productive and expansive of his life, and provides some actionable steps that will allow you to do the same.
Few will argue with the statement that sex is one of the best parts of the human experience, but like everything else it has a dark side.
This week's guest, Dominick Quartuccio, gives an open and honest account of how he succumbed to sex addiction and the events that made him realize he needed to change.
Finding the courage to face this issue took him on a powerful journey of self-discovery and healing.
Dominick shares how this journey helped him overcome the demons of his past and became the man he'd always dreamed of being.
He also gives some thoughtful advice on how men can create healthier relationships with their sexuality.
Jay Campbell used to be know amongst his colleagues and clients as the 'F%ck you, pay me' guy.
After a spiritual awakening and a lot of deep work on himself he has been able to transform from ruthless self-serving businessman into a more connected, healthier and ultimately happier individual.
In this episode Jay explains how he learned to love and trust himself and explains why it's so important to live in full alignment physically, mentally and spiritually. He also explains why he's not afraid of coronavirus and why he believes you shouldn't be either.
After entering the Air Force under a sense of obligation and duty, Richard Bejtlich to the rank of captain and specialized in Information Warfare before he could no longer ignore the inner voice telling him that he was on the wrong path.
With great courage he left the stability of the military and carved out a highly successful career as a cybersecurity expert. Along the way he learned several lessons on the dangers of burnout and career fulfillment which he shares in this conversation.
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There's such a wealth of misinformation out there when it comes to health, and engaging in the latest fitness and diet fads will often lead you further away from performance and longevity.
Peter Lakatos has spent his life separating what actually works in the fields of health and wellbeing from what doesn't, through study, trial and error.
In this episode he shares his current, cutting-edge perspectives on body composition, respiratory health and sleep, and gives easy-to-implement tips on how to improve your health safely and quickly.
Dan Dietrich arrived in the United States with nothing but his wits and a strong work ethic. Through creative thinking and a lot of hustle he achieved success and the lifestyle he'd always dreamed of.
Besides being one of the most detail-oriented people I've ever met, Dan is also someone who is dedicated to excellence - and it shows in his businesses, his environments and his relationships.
Dan shares some of the techniques he used to navigate his unique path to fulfillment and wealth, including tips on time management, social interaction and accelerating the learning process.
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Author of 'The Gift of Adversity', Marcus Aurelius Anderson has overcome struggles that would have broken the average man into a million pieces.
At his darkest moment, paralyzed from the neck down thousands of miles from home, he found deep peace and purpose.
In this conversation Marcus shares some key insights that will allow you to reframe your biggest challenges as your greatest gifts.
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Like health and wealth, relationships are one of the most important pillars of every man's life.
Pablo Rosario describes his journey from heart-broken 10 year-old who was dumped on the playground to a full-time dating and relationship coach.
According to Pablo's philosophy, the most important thing you can do to improve your relationships with women is to become a better man, and in this show he gives insights on how to do just that.
Love him or hate him, Mike Cernovich is as real as they come.
A hugely controversial figure in the worlds of media and politics, Mike is also the author of 'Gorilla Mindset', a manifesto on the thought patterns and self-talk required for greatness.
In this episode Mike openly shares how he overcame poverty and soul-crushing bullying to carve an empowered and successful life for himself.
Deep down, Dan Mendilow always knew that he didn't fit in with the 9-5 script that society had laid out for him and yet he tried to anyway.
But living out of alignment with his purpose and who he truly was led to burnout and depression. Eventually he reached a point where he couldn't continue living the lie.
By taking courageous action which included joining and escaping an underground spiritual cult, Dan was able to carve out a life in which he experiences both material success and personal fulfillment.
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Khemit Bailey has had a truly interesting and impressive journey.
From his military service where he served as a Mandarin translator in China, to his work at Apple where he safeguarded corporate secrets, everything he has done has been adventurous and unusual.
In this episode, Khemit discusses the new Character Arc system that he has devoted himself to, and how you can use it to identify key themes in your own life and overcome challenges that you may be facing.
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We've all been told that sugar is unhealthy and that carbs make us fat. But is the science behind those claims really as conclusive as we're led to believe?
Kyle Mamounis, PhD is currently a researcher at University of Central Florida in Orlando and has come to some interesting, counterintuitive perspectives on the ketogenic diet and the demonization of sugar.
In this episode Kyle explains why some of his findings indicate that almost everything about the current diet craze might in fact be detrimental to your health.
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Growing up in a small town in Ohio, Andrew Kuhn knew he wanted more out of life. A gifted athlete and student, he was studying pre-med before realizing that a traditional profession was too constricting and that he wanted to carve his own path in life.
Fast forward to today and Andrew is a hugely successful real-estate developer who attributes his success to adopting the mindset that there is 'always more to learn' and staying firmly committed to his goals and the future he envisioned for himself.
In this episode Andrew shares several tips on how men can start the journey towards financial liberation by using real estate investment as a vehicle, as well as powerful insights on how you can use free resources to help you achieve absolutely anything you want in life.
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Ever wonder why the world is the way it is? Why is so much of the human experience characterized by opposing factions and conflict? And why do we find that certain people seem impossible to communicate with?
The 'Spiral Dynamics' model might have some answers to these questions.
Philosopher, Medicine Man and Thinker Ian Savage gives us a detailed description of this fascinating model and how we can use it to improve the quality of our lives, in particular our interactions with others.
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Thought leader, international speaker, and social entrepreneur Arnaud Saint-Paul has used the intersection of spirituality and business to achieve great personal success, and is now focused on giving back.
Arnaud shares his multifaceted wisdom to show us how the best solution to any challenge is to become present and live as fully in the moment as possible.
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By all measures Johnny FD had it all - a high-paying executive job, an amazing apartment in LA and several fast cars. But it didn’t make him happy.
One day he took a trip to Asia and just didn’t go home. Since then he’s taught scuba diving on tropical islands, fought kickboxing matches in Thailand and become the poster-boy for the ‘Digital Nomad’ community.
In this episode Johnny and Nic discuss the difficulties and rewards of location independence and what actionable steps men need to take if they want to pursue that particular lifestyle.
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After enduring 15 years of intense depression and failing to find relief through pharmaceuticals and psychotherapy, Vaz Sriharan realized that the only way out was to face himself and conquer his demons.
Through deep reflection and the total acceptance of and responsibility for his circumstances, Vaz was able to rebuild his life on a foundation of joy and connection.
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Yegor Makhiboroda escaped the collapse of the Soviet Union and arrived in America at the age of 8.
Despite speaking no english and enduring bullying and isolation, he promised himself that he would excel in his new country.
He was snapped up for a prestigious role by a Fortune 50 company right out of college where he found success but felt deeply unfulfilled.
He left the security of his job and joined the Peace Corps, spending two years living on one of the most isolated islands in the world and learning first-hand what leads to true happiness.
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Legendary historian and taoist philosopher Daniele Boleli joins us to share what he learned from a death row inmate in San Quentin and why positive thinking isn't the only answer to life's challenges.
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Aaron is the perfect example of a man who completely reengineered his life.
Just a few short years ago he was a shy, self-conscious person who had just left college and didn't know what he wanted to do with his life.
Fast forward to today where he has written a book on self-development, traveled extensively and created a successful, passion-fueled business.
In this episode Aaron shares how he used personality psychology and several other tools to expand the boundaries of his world and enjoy the life he had always dreamed of.
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Few have had as rich and full a life as Christopher Ryan Trip. By the age of 25 he'd already done more than most complete in a lifetime. Chris explains how he started a real-estate business, worked as a contractor in Iraq and finally found success with a digital marketing agency. He also shares how he survived a near-fatal car wreck and attempted entrapment in Costa Rica.
A high-level Freemason, occultist and successful entrepreneur, Robin V has some deep insights into the human experience. In this episode he shares with us the practical applications of mental mastery and spirituality including how we can use them to enhance our personal lives, businesses and careers.
For no apparent reason, Josh Macin went from being a happy, healthy guy to an anxious, fractured wreck in a matter of days. It got so bad that he was even institutionalized.
Through a phenomenally difficult road he was eventually able to reclaim his mental, physical and spiritual health. He now has a successful online business and is living a truly actualized life.
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Michael Katilus' grew up in a tough part of upstate New York and it shows on his face.
His career as a social worker has given him insight into many aspects of human behavior and there's not much he hasn't seen.
Michael and Nic discuss how jiu jitsu ability doesn't always translate into morality or even decency, and how the art should be used to build better human beings instead of thugs.
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Jiu Jitsu players have to be healthy to perform on the mats, and part of that is having a relationship with a doctor who is concerned with health as opposed to sickness.
Dr Bonner shares his ideas on nutrition, supplementation and hormone replacement and how they all affect the jiu jitsu athlete.
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After suddenly being made redundant from a successful corporate career, Scott Smith went all-in on the jiu jitsu lifestyle.
Starting with $300 worth of second-hand mats, Scott grew his small training group into one of the most successful academies in his city.
Scott explains how he overcame the death of both of his parents in a car wreck and many other setbacks to become a happy and successful black belt academy owner.
Considered by many to be the finest jiu jitsu documentary film maker ever, Stuart Cooper followed a difficult and winding path to get where he is today.
Stuart opens up about his difficulties with addiction almost derailed the incredible life he created for himself, and how he eventually overcame them through the use of plant medicine.
Founder of the respected jiu jitsu brand Datsura, Chris O’Dell gave up a spiritually empty desk job to follow his dream and build something cool. Chris explains what gave him the courage to take the first steps on his path to freedom and why California is part of his game plan.
Thomas Mietz knows what it’s like to learn jiu jitsu at the source, having spent the last several years training at the famous Carpe Diem dojo in Tokyo.
Thomas explains what makes Japan and Japanese culture (and jiu jitsu) so unique and shares some of the wild adventures he’s had there.
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Jiu Jitsu Black belt Lawrence Dunning is a man who has it all. Not only is he a decorated competitor, he’s also a successful businessman who has found success in two completely different industries.
Lawrence joins us to discuss the secrets to his success, and how his impressive book library has led to him becoming the happy, healthy and self-actualized person he is today.
For most jiu jitsu players over 35, regular training comes with almost as many costs as it does benefits.
Aching muscles and slower recovery are just the inevitable consequences of aging. Or are they? Author, Entrepreneur and Men’s hormone expert Jay Campbell believes it doesn’t have to be this way.
Jay demystifies the subject of testosterone and gives a detailed explanation of the benefits of optimizing your physiology using hormone replacement therapy
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A good morning routine can totally transform your life – just ask Mike Pastor, brown belt, yoga master and health expert.
According to Mike, in some instances selfishness is actually a good thing. Taking the time for yourself in the mornings and evenings to partake in healthy routines makes a massive difference to the rest of your day, and Mike explains how to get the habit started.
Mike also describes his crazy two weeks in Puerto Rico after the Hurricane and how helping those who with nothing taught him to value everything.
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M-Theory Martial Arts owner Ishmael Bentley is a prolific inventor who owns several patents.
Despite achieving huge success creating high-end medical devices, he fell in love with jiu jitsu and decided to do a career switch and become a full-time instructor.
Ishmael relates how he came to the decision and why he loves teaching the gentle art.
Real-life fight club character James Hoffman describes what it's like having your entire life revolve around BJJ. James shares the highs (and lows) of having a partner who trains, as well as how he found himself in the business of making jiu jitsu fight soap.
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Los Angeles, and Hollywood in particular, is a very strange place. Nobody knows this better than Brent Burniston.
After growing up in a small rural town, he moved to the big city nearly 20 years ago to devote himself to the martial arts. During that time he’s experienced all of the highs and lows the city has to offer.
Brent shares how he managed to live in Hollywood for so long without going crazy, and also why his father was the greatest man he ever knew.
Jiu Jitsu has gained widespread recognition in the military as an effective part of soldiers' combat training. Strategic intelligence student and jiu jitsu black belt Bret Perchaluk has spent years making soldiers 'harder to kill' using martial arts and tactical training.
Bret and Nic discuss 9/11, Order vs Anarchy and why you shouldn't 'play' guard.
Independent filmmaker, capoeria player and jiu jitsu black belt Daren Bartlett has lived a life of passion and adventure. Guided by the motto 'always get involved', Daren has traveled the world documenting exceptional people and events.
In this episode Daren discusses his film 'Tradition', which is considered by many to be the best jiu jitsu documentary ever made. It follows the incredible journey of Jiu Jitsu legend Roger Gracie and is available here.
Yogi, black belt, law-enforcement agent and wise-cracker Josh Stockman pulls no punches when it comes to his thoughts on the ‘self-defense’ debate in jiu jitsu.
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Returning to the show for the second time, black belt Paul Moran discusses his latest battle scars and how he still manages to find joy within incredibly tough circumstances.
Nic returns from his vacation and shares an insight he gained from two weeks of deep self-reflection in the woods of Northern California.
Brown belt Mike Velez shares the path which took him from to becoming the founder of one of the last remaining BJJ print publications, Jiu Jitsu Magazine. Mike explains how he turned his passion for the art into not one but two successful businesses and how he stays motivated to keep creating world class jiu jitsu content.
Jay Valko is a tough jiu jitsu competitor and the owner of Valko BJJ in Chicago.
The conversation takes a serious turn as Nic and Jay start discussing politics and how difficult it is for people to change their viewpoints.
The guys give their opinions on Sam Harris and Jordan Petersen and then the conversation turns towards the jiu jitsu competition scene and Jay explains why he hasn’t competed much over the last several years.
Paul Bridges is one of the first British jiu jitsu black belts and a seasoned competitor and teacher. He’s also an experienced comic book illustrator that has done work for Marvel.
In this episode Paul shares some interesting viewpoints on the competition scene and displays a real humility and passion for the art of jiu jitsu.
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Nobody is more devoted to or passionate about jiu jitsu than Chris Reed. Chris credits the art with helping steer him in a better direction after an extraordinarily difficult early life. Chris talks about his disillusionment with the military and the challenges of running a jiu jitsu academy full-time.
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One of the original black belts who helped establish jiu jitsu in the United States, Pedro Sauer now runs one of the biggest associations in the world.
Pedro relates some of the wild events of the early years of jiu jitsu in America, including his infamous ‘Gracie Challenge’ match with Mr Utah. He also shares some anecdotes of his experiences training with Rickson and Helio in Rio in the 80s.
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When he’s not coaching Fortune 500 execs, Brad Waldron spends his time studying human excellence and figuring out how to replicate it.
Not only has Brad worked with thought-leaders such as Tony Robbins, He also has extensive experience in several martial arts styles and high-level rugby, and in this episode he shares some of his insights on how to live an enriched life.
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Masterskya is the brainchild of black belts Alex Ecklin and Van Allen Flores – a progressive and open jiu jitsu academy with very few rules and restrictions. Alex and Van explain the ethos behind their dojo and how their approach has worked to create a connected community in the harsh environment of New York City.
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One of Nic’s closest friends joins the show for a heartfelt chat on the challenges of life as an international male model, what it’s like training with jiu jitsu legends and his recipe for a charmed life.
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Our first female guest, Heather Rafter is a super-talented Atos black belt who has a great competition record and an unusual lifestyle - living in her van for most of the year while traveling the United States to train and teach.
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Adem Redzovic is one of Chicago's most popular jiu jitsu instructors and it's easy to see why. Not only does he have great ability, he has also
made it his mission in life to help people evolve through the art of jiu jitsu.
Adem tells us about his trips back to his homeland in Eastern Europe and how bjj is helping to heal wounds from the years of war which
ravaged that part of the world. He also describes his approach to interacting with his students and how he is able to form a deep connection
with them.
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Daniele Boleli is one of the most interesting people in the world of martial arts. Besides being the host of the hugely successful History on Fire podcast, he’s also the author of several fantastic books including ‘On the Warrior’s Path’.
In this episode we delve into some deep philosophical concepts that every seeking martial artist will find engaging and illuminating.
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The Mastermind behind one of the biggest grappling competition circuits in the world, David Aguzzi, is at the top of his game. David describes the passion and vision that was required to create Grappling Industries, and the challenges of keeping his events fun for spectators and competitors.
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Jon Hinds is truly an inspirational human being. He’s trained jiu jitsu with Rickson Gracie, run fitness classes for Anthony Robbins and his team, and invented several popular fitness products that you probably use.
At 55 years old he’s still in absolutely incredible shape and can still do things athletic feats most 25 year-olds can only dream of. Jon describes his approach to both fitness and life and shares some important tips on stretching for jiu jitsu players.
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One of Brazil's original jiu jitsu exports, Fernando
Yamasaki has been immersed in grappling culture since
his early teens and seen pretty much everything the jiu
jitsu world has to offer. In this interview he shares stories
of his early training in Brazil as well as his arrival in
America and his efforts to grow the art there.
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People like Jason Keaton prove to us all that their are no
excuses for not living up to your potential. Despite being
legally blind, he still managed to master several martial
arts and become a black belt instructor of jiu jitsu. This is
an episode that everyone who has ever felt like they’re
not giving their best on the mats should listen to.
Check out Jason’s Blind Fury academy.
Ryan Ford is host of one of the best jiu jitsu shows around, the Grappling Central Podcast. In addition to that, he’s a super-interesting guy with some wonderful stories of his time spent training at the legendary De La Riva academy in Brazil. He also has great insights into what it takes to survive as a full-time professional in the jiu jitsu industry.
Check out Ryan’s fantastic Grappling Central Podcast.
verything you've ever dreamed of achieving in combat sports Robert Drysdale has already done - he's an ADCC champion, BJJ World Champion, MMA star and owner of a successful academy in Las Vegas.
Robert has now turned his focus to the history of jiu jitsu, traveling to both Japan and Brazil to find out the truth about the roots of the art and its unsung heroes.
Check out Robert's Closed Guard movie project or visit his academy website.
Successful public speaker and author of the excellent Motivation: Stories on Life and Success from Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Black Belts, Chuck Rylant joins us to share actionable ways of achieving your goals both on and off the mat.
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Brian Jones has an extremely impressive set of certifications in the fields of exercise science and strength and conditioning. He’s used this knowledge in combination with his 2nd degree black belt to create training programs that are valuable to any grappling athlete.
Brian discusses these programs as well as his trip to train an obscure form of grappling in Iceland.
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As a former military man, Gerald Garland has travelled the world and 'seen some shit' to say the least. Gerald is the type of person that everyone is always happy to see on the mats - he radiates positivity and is always willing to help.
After finally finding happiness with wife number 4, Gerald shares the lessons he's learned the hard way on how to maintain a successful relationship while also remaining devoted to jiu jitsu.
Whenever brown belt Huntley Smith engages with something, he does so with total commitment and devotion, and jiu jitsu is no exception.
Huntley's relentless pursuit of excellence has created an unparalleled learning environment at his academy, and he shares some of his teaching strategies with us.
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There is nobody who has immersed themselves more fully into the jiu jitsu lifestyle than Roger Gracie black belt Oliver Geddes.
Not only has he had over 1000 competitive matches and refereed hundreds more, but he also travels the world teaching full-time.
Oli talks about his life on the road and shares the secrets to his amazing physical transformation and rapid jiu jitsu progress.
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Despite being relatively isolated from the jiu jitsu world on the tiny island of Trinidad, brown belt Rondel Benjamin has made some very astute observations about the training process and how to perfect it.
Rondel also talks about the similarities between free-diving and jiu jitsu. He explains how we can become more integrated beings and thus better jiu jitsu athletes.
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Ninjitsu is one of the least understood of all the martial arts. It’s not, as commonly believed, all about sneaking and assassination.
Ninja and BJJ black belt Simon Yeo joins us to set the record straight and delivers some wisdom on business, touring with Royce in Japan and the art of buying $20K swords at auctions.
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