We’ll Take it From Here with Joe

This week I am joined by my friend Rabbi Daniel Sharratt. Yes, that is right, "The Rabbi". For those that follow me on Instagram you would have seen a picture of Daniel and I after sparring at Pure MMA. Daniel and I met on the mats and quickly respected the others tenacity and strength. By trade, Daniel is a Jewish Orthodox Rabbi working in Kosher Supervision for largest Kosher agency in the world. However, Daniel had a unique upbringing which saw him grow up in south Florida to a non-religious family, where outside of school he would play sports (mainly Water polo) and party. Daniel's passion for Water polo stayed with him throughout his collegiate career at both Florida State University and The University of Notre Dame, where he graduated with a degree in Mechanical Engineering. Around this time, Daniel decided to enhance his knowledge in his newfound faith of Judaism and studied for four years in Jerusalem, Israel. Daniel's story is inspiring for anyone who is experiencing or is contemplating what path to take in life. Finally, Daniel's main message for everyone listening is that no matter what you're going through, there is someone who will always love you.

This week is another solo episode where I share some thoughts about a particular topic. I start out with a cool update in my personal life and then dig into the main topic of the show, which is not beating ourselves up. I had an encounter that really showed me that we need to stop feeding negative thoughts in our minds and replace them with positive. Enjoy!

I am back with another one of my political rants. Full disclosure, I have not been consumed in the media or politics lately, however I still keep up with it enough to see that it's all just one fake game. I go on rants but more importantly, I stress the importance for the people to realize who the real threat is; spoiler - it's not each other (for the most part). I also shed light on the fakeness of the influencers and politicians. Enjoy!

This week I am back with another solo episode inspired by a conversation I had with someone. I give my take on how to respond to unfortunate circumstances in life and how we have the power and control, whether we know it or not. Essentially, once we understand that life happens through us and not to us, we can take the proper steps forward to living our desired life. Enjoy!

This week we are joined by my friend George Riedell, who I met in my earlier days at Pure MMA. George currently trains at Lobo MMA in Blairstown, NJ where he also currently resides. This was a fun episode to record because George is extremely personable and geniune. We spoke about his Martial Arts journey, his stint as a professional Umpire in the Single A and Minor League baseball, and his passion for bow hunting. George shares great stories about his outlook on BJJ, his competions, and how Jiu Jitsu even saved his life. George also shares funny and rad stories about his time as an umpire. My favorite message from George is that he always followed his heart and that has never steered him wrong. Sit back and enjoy!

This week is a nice short but important episode to bring in the New Year. This episode builds off of what was spoken about in the previous one, so if you have not listened to that one, please do. I want to make sure we are all staying disciplined and on top of our new year goals. Plan to have ample amazing guests this year and to grow the show with you. This year is our year.

We are back with another solo episode to close off 2023, and I decided it would be fun to give some resolutions for all of us to consider. I also mixed in a lot of manifestation and tied it into each resolution. I really did not plan on that but it just happened. Anyways, I feel it would be cool for all of us (including myself) to practice these. Remember start now and Happy New Year!

This week, I am joined by my friend, Scott Dorey. Scott and I met at Jiu Jitsu about a year ago and I could tell he was a great guy. Scott started his BJJ journey at 49 years old, which demonstrates that it is never too late to better yourself. In this episode, we learn about Scott's life and journey, which is inspiring to say the least. Unfortunately, Scott lost his father at the age of 13, which brought hardships to his adolescent years. A short while after, Scott developed an addiction to drugs and alcohol, which were a result of his rockstar lifestyle and also losing his father. Fortunately, Scott explains how he successfully overcame his addiction to alcohol (he is 18 years sober). The beauty in this story is Scott's comeback; instead of wallowing in his circumstances, Scott decided that he was going to improve his life not only for himself, but also his family. Today, Scott enjoys spending time with his wife and kids, doing CrossFit/BJJ, fishing, and overall, just enjoying his life. Scott is an a testament that it is NEVER too late to turn your life around. Please enjoy episode 102.

This week I sat down with my friend and badass, Keith Cascio. Keith is the epitome of a warrior, who challenges himself on a daily basis. We speak about a plethora of topics ranging from his time in the Navy, finding Jiu Jitsu, and his passion for fitness and helping others. Keith has ample knowledge when it comes to the topic of fitness and mindset; essentially he "walks the walk". Keith's passion for fitness has allowed him to delve into the world of personal training and helping others live their best and healthy life. The premise of this episode is if you want to do something or be someone, you have to get started and believe in yourself. Please enjoy episode 101.

This week marks the 100-episode milestone!   Thank you to everyone who has supported, supports, and will support the show and journey.  I am extremely grateful for all of the people that listen and provide feedback.  For episode 100, I bring on my best friend and "brother from another mother", Justin McAndrew.  Justin and I met on the back of the bus 22 years ago, thanks to a silver Corvette that was behind our school bus.  A conversation about cars turned into a lifetime friendship and I wouldn't want it any other way.  We drank and just had a conversation about our life.  I had a blast recording this episode and know you will enjoy it! Enjoy!