Over the last 4 decades Tony Blauer has created, refined, and taught his self-defense methods, known as the SPEAR System to Law Enforcement and Military agencies, as well as civilians around the world.

Through all of his experience, he’s convinced one thing determines our success or failure (or survival)  in critical situations – and life in general: how we manage our fears.

In this episode, we talk about the fear response and how it limits us in both extreme (self-defense) situations and in our daily lives (anxiety, self-doubt, etc).

Tune in to find out how and why fear holds us back, and what we can do to properly channel this survival based response from our human body so we can control our fears and direct our life rather than allow those fears to sabotage our lives and dreams.

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On the surface, the ex- DEA Special Agent is one of the founding athletes of Crossfit, owner of Crossfit Amundson, an international speaker and the successful author of Firebreather Fitness, The Warrior and The Monk, and several other titles.

Beyond the resume exists an extremely caring, energetic human full of passion for life and all of it’s possibilities.

We had the good fortune of spending a few hours with Greg in the Better Human Project RV outside of his gym in Santa Cruz, California before another lung scorching hour inside his gym getting a taste of what it’s like to be a firebreather.

In this memorable conversation, Greg covers some soul igniting and thought-provoking topics like:

Enjoy this episode.

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Ever heard of group fitness?

How about “underground” or warehouse-style gyms and unconventional training tools like tires, sledgehammers and ropes?

You can thank today’s Better Human Project guest, Jay Ferruggia for being the first to switch from 1:1 personal training to the small group model and one of the first to popularize the warehouse style gym.

Forget about sets, reps, and exercises – Jay transformed the way we think about and DO fitness.

A true innovator, Jay has been a leader in the health and fitness industry for almost a quarter of a century, and today we talk about longevity, community, connection, being relentless, and making your mark on the world.

Enjoy!

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She’s summited Mt. Everest and stood atop our planet.

She’s been struck by lightning – and lived to tell the story.

Maria Granberg is a professional climber, author, and speaker, and we’re excited to have her on the Better Human Project podcast this week to talk about visualization, mental mastery, conquering fears (and Mt. Everest), inspiring and empowering others.

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Dr. Theresa Larson is a wife, mother, 2x business owner, author, athlete, United States Marine Corps Veteran, Doctor of Physical Therapy, CSCS certified strength coach, adventure seeker, and warrior.

I sat down with Dr. Larson after her keynote at the recent Tactical Strength and Conditioning (TSAC) Conference in Norfolk, Virginia where we discussed how to adapt and overcome adversity, tactics to rewire our brain, the importance of space and stillness, simple mobility fixes for common knee and back pain issues, and developing inner strength.

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When it comes to mental toughness, Kiki Bosch is one of best.

Kiki will see your cold showers and ice baths, then raise you a bikini-clad meditation on an iceberg followed by a minutes-long free dive under that same iceberg.

On it’s own, that willingness to face the cold is enough to make her a mental fortitude ninja. But, obvious pun intended, that’s only the tip of the iceberg. Kiki is also a sexual abuse survivor who is channeling her experience into positive lessons to help others learn to face their inner demons, trust, communicate, and connect with themselves and others. 

A Wim Hof Instructor, Kiki recently came to Virginia Beach where she led a workshop to teach the fundamentals of mindset, breathing and cold exposure, and then joined me for an incredible episode of the BHP.

We talked about free diving, the benefits of cold exposure – both psychological and physiological – Kiki’s harrowing story of sexual abuse, her near death experience in the water, and her upcoming trip to Everest, where she will free dive in glacial lakes at extreme altitude.

While people wish to climb Mt. Everest, Kiki and her team hope to shed light on the melting glaciers that are forming dangerous lakes at elevations higher than any previously discovered lakes. These glacial melts threaten the villages below and weaken the structural integrity of the ice & snow pack of the mountain, making climbing an even more dangerous trek than ever before. 

Sit back and enjoy this thrilling conversation that covers abuse, trauma, cold exposure, breathing, connection, trust, adventure, goodwill, and service to others.

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