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Coach Tony Blauer is a fear management and self-defense expert, safety and mindset educator based on psychology and physiology, and the host of the Know Fear podcast. Blauer has been in the martial art, self-defense, defensive tactics, and combative industry for over four decades. He works extensively with individuals, companies, and government organizations around the world; he and his company are dedicated to improving the mental and physical safety of everyone they help train. 

In This Episode, You'll Learn:

• Who Commits the Most Violent Crimes
• The Downside to Wearing Protective Equipment
• Reframing Negative Fear Narratives
• How Parents Can Help Their Kids to Work With Fear

Find More of Tony Blauer Here:

• https://www.blauertrainingsystems.com/
• https://www.instagram.com/tonyblauer/
• https://getknowfear.com/e-book1
• https://www.facebook.com/TonyBlauer.SpearSystem/

Full Episode Timestamps:

• 0:00:33 The Famous Will Smith and Chris Rock Slap
• 0:04:20 Violent Crimes Are Often Committed By People We Know
• 0:09:10 Analyzing People and Scenarios
• 0:10:27 How Padding and Equipment Can Lead to MORE Injuries
• 0:19:31 The Big Flaw in Traditional Self-Defense
• 0:23:52 How Uncontrolled Fear Can Slow You Down
• 0:25:05 The Shitty Movies in Our Head
• 0:28:37 Reframing the Story in Our Mind
• 0:38:16 Breaking Down Big Things that Scare Us
• 0:44:14 How Unexamined Fear and Anxiety Build up
• 0:51:01 Teaching Children about Fear and Self-Defense

Mollie McGlocklin is the creator of Sleep Is A Skill and the host of The Sleep Is A Skill Podcast. After struggling with poor sleep, she learned about psychology, behavior change, and chronobiology in order to optimize her sleep. This led her to dedicate her life to teaching people how the power of sleep can transform their lives. 

In This Episode, You'll Learn:

• Circadian Rhythm Entrainment
• What Impacts Our Sleep
• How to Measure Quality of Sleep
• How Poor Sleep Could Lead to Parkinson's, Alzheimer's, and Dementia
   

Find More of Mollie McGlockin Here:

• sleepisaskill.com 
• Sleep is a Skill Podcast
• @molliemcglocklin on Instagram
• https://www.facebook.com/sleepisaskill/

Recommendations:

• D Minder app
• The Circadian Code by Satchin Panda
• Change Your Schedule, Change Your Life by Suhas Kshirsagar and Michelle D. Seaton
• Sperti Vitamin D Lamp
• Zero Intermittent Fasting app
   

Full Episode Timestamps:

• 0:01:17 What Are the Symptoms of Poor Sleep?
• 0:04:45 Why is Sleep So Important? Mollie McGlockin's Sleep Journey
• 0:10:29 What Are People Missing When it Comes To Their Sleep?
• 0:15:50 The Impact of Light on Our Circadian Rhythms
• 0:22:47 Are Sleep Types Real?
• 0:26:05 What Does Optimal Sleep Look Like?
• 0:33:29 The Different Cycles of Sleep
• 0:37:47 Does Not Dreaming Indicate Poor Quality Sleep?
• 0:39:31 Top Tips for Better Sleep
• 0:44:09 Mollie McGlockin is a Recovered "Night Owl"

Does your anxiety make you freeze up? Do you know how to lean into fear and manage it? Today I welcome Coach Tony Blauer, a fear-management and self-defense expert, to the podcast. In this episode, Blauer explains how understanding the neuroscience of anxiety helps us to deal with self-defense situations as well as day-to-day living. Blauer discusses how most self-defense lessons don't teach pre-fight clues, verbal de-escalation, or scenario-based training. Listen to this episode now to learn how to KNOW fear and execute anyway. 

In This Episode, You'll Learn:

• The Difference Between Psychology and Physiology of Fear
• The Importance of Scenario-Based Training
• Working with Our Fear

Find More of Tony Blauer Here:

• https://www.blauertrainingsystems.com/
• https://www.instagram.com/tonyblauer/
• https://getknowfear.com/e-book1
• https://www.facebook.com/TonyBlauer.SpearSystem/
   

Full Episode Timestamps:

• 0:00:45 How is Tony Blauer's Training Different From Other Programs?
• 0:07:53 Why Tony Blauer Teaches Sympathy vs. Empathy in His Self-Defense Programs
• 0:15:56 Using Neuroscience in the Real World
• 0:17:20 The Origin of Tony Blauer's Scenario-Based Training
• 0:25:25 Tony Blauer's Philosophy of "Know Fear"
• 0:35:54 Managing Fear 
• 0:43:34 How Do We Change Our Minds?
• 0:51:10 What Vision Does Tony Blauer Have for His Work?

Are there things you should be doing, but aren't? Are you stopped from taking action due to strong emotional responses? Today I welcome Mindset Coach and Hypnotherapist Elliot Roe to the podcast. In this episode, Roe explains how hypnotherapy works and what to look for in a coach. Roe explains how he became a hypnotherapist, some of his success stories, and what coaching he gets. Listen to this episode now to learn how you could be getting in your own way and how hypnotherapy could stop you from self-sabotaging. 

In This Episode, You'll Learn:

• Triggers for Financial Self-Sabotage
• How Hypnotherapy Works
• What Makes a Good Hypnotherapist (and How to Find One)
• Red Flags in a Coach

Find More of Elliot Roe Here:

• www.elliotroe.com
• Primed Mind app

Recommendations:

• Toastmasters - a group in most cities for practicing public speaking
• Primed Mind app
• https://www.sleepisaskill.com/

Full Episode Timestamps:

• 0:00:40 Elliot Roe's Hypnotherapy Work for Financial Success
• 0:04:15 What is Hypnotherapy?
• 0:05:56 Why Hypnotherapy?
• 0:11:56 How a Hypnotherapy Session Works
• 0:18:08 Identifying a Key Memory of Trauma
• 0:23:56 What Makes a Good Hypnotherapist?
• 0:28:28 How Hypnotherapy Helps Professional Gamblers
• 0:32:15 How Hypnotherapy Helps UFC Fighters
• 0:35:58 Identifying Triggers from Your Past
• 0:38:23 Elliot Roe's Time Working with Professional Poker Player Fedor Holz
• 0:39:57 Does Hypnotherapy Ever Not Work for People?
• 0:41:58 How Elliot Roe Got into Hypnotherapy
• 0:44:40 The Impact Elliot Roe Wants to Make in the World
• 0:46:50 The Coaching Elliot Roe Gets

Do you feel stuck? Are you wasting energy by giving away your power? Today I welcome two-time Highland Games World Champion Matt Vincent to the podcast. In this episode, Vincent shares his experience competing in the Scottish Highland Games, recovering from chronic pain, and experimenting with plant medicine. Vincent discusses social media, improving relationships, and taking the wheel of your own life. Listen to this episode now to learn how to take accountability and create your reality. 

In This Episode, You'll Learn:

• The History of the Scottish Highland Games
• Patient Advocacy
• Self-Awareness and Pain Management through Plant Medicine
• Downregulation Techniques

Book Recommendations:

• The Four Agreements Miguel Ruiz
• King, Warrior, Magician, Lover by Robert L. Moore

Find More of Matt Vincent Here:

• @ihviiimattvincent on Instagram and Tik Tok
• Matt Vincent's UMSO podcast
• https://www.thehviii.com/
• https://yournewhabit.com/
• https://the1612.com/
   

Full Episode Timestamps:

• 0:03:24 History of the Scottish Highland Games
• 0:05:24 How Matt Vincent Ended Up Participating in the Scottish Highland Games
• 0:09:24 Matt Vincent's Knee Injury, Surgeries, and His Darkest Chapter
• 0:16:59 Matt Vincent's Relationship with his Late Father
• 0:20:12 Matt Vincent's Experience with Cannabis and Mushrooms for Pain Management
• 0:24:26 Where does Matt Vincent's Drive Come From?
• 0:27:42 Learning to be Open-Minded
• 0:33:12 Self-Sustainability and Patient Advocacy 
• 0:38:04 Growing in Relationships
• 0:42:50 Self-Awareness, Emotional Intelligence, and Plant Medicine
• 0:47:42 The Attention Economy: Social Media, News, and Trolls
• 0:50:12 The Definition of a Man
• 0:52:54 Grind vs. Flow
• 0:58:40 Emotional Regulation and Downregulation
• 1:01:13 Matt Vincent's Biggest Influences
• 1:03:04 The Impact Matt Vincent Wants to Have on the World

What is your mindset around change and pivoting? Do you know how to model change for the people you lead? Today I welcome author Adam Markel to the podcast. In this episode, Markel shares how many people resist change like a riptide, leaving them exhausted and at risk of drowning. Markel discusses how individuals and organizations can create rituals around recovery that leave them with more energy, creativity, and purpose. Listen to this episode now to learn how to love your life and develop more resiliency. 

In This Episode, You'll Learn:

• How to Embrace Change
• The Job Exodus of Corporate America
• Becoming a Resilent Leader
• The 3 Steps to Becoming Change-Proof

Book Recommendations:

• Pivot by Adam Markel
• Change-Proof by Adam Markel
• The Road Less Traveled by M. Scott Peck

Find More of Adam Markel Here:

• https://adammarkel.com/
• https://resiliencerank.com
• www.changeproof.com
• email at [email protected]

Full Episode Timestamps:

• 0:01:32 Adam Markel's Books and the Idea of Pivoting
• 0:06:15 How to Approach Massive Change Effectively
• 0:10:19 Choosing Change Versus Reacting to Change
• 0:16:17 Dealing with Ego in Leadership and Companies
• 0:22:35 How Does an Organization Secure and Nurture Talent
• 0:30:26 The Three Steps to Becoming Change-Proof
• 0:37:01 How Do You Ask the Right Questions?
• 0:45:59 The Gap Between What People Think is Important and How They Spend Their Time
• 0:52:15 How Bumble Supported Their Workers' Recovery
• 0:54:51 Adam Markel's Ted Talk and Learning to Love Your Life

Do you know what strong, healthy masculinity looks like? Do you want to learn how to connect with others better? Today I welcome Nicky Billou, the founder of the Sovereign Man Movement and Podcast. In this episode, Billou shares how his divorce led him to rediscovering his masculinity and building a community for men to do the same. Billou discusses his thoughts on modern women, raising sons, hitting rock bottom, entrepreneurship and more. Listen to this episode now to learn how a sovereign man shows up in the world and makes an impact. 

In This Episode, You'll Learn:

• What Strong Masculinity Looks Like
• How to Deal with Rock Bottoms and Trauma
• How to Network and Connect with Others
• How to Raise Sons to be Strong Men
• Understanding Men through Archetypes (King, Warrior, Magician, Lover)

Book Recommendations

• Hard Times Create Strong Men by Stefan Aarnio
• The Power of Connecting by Nicky Billou
• The Great Patriot and Protest Boycott Book by Nicky Billou and Wayne Allyn Root
• King, Warrior, Magician, Lover by Robert L. Moore

Find More of Nicky Billou Here:

• https://www.sovereignman.ca/start-here
• Sovereign Man Podcast
• [email protected]

Full Episode Timestamps:

• 0:00:21 Nicky Billou's Mission to Help Freedom-Minded Entrepreneurs 
• 0:03:20 What Does the Strong Masculine Mean to You?
• 0:08:55 What is a Sovereign Man?
• 0:10:45 Peter and Nicky Discuss Toxic Masculinity and Victims
• 0:16:20 Nicky's Rock Bottom with His Divorce
• 0:17:58 Dealing with Trauma from Divorce
• 0:20:02 How Canada is Dealing with the Pandemic 
• 0:21:49 Fathers, Masculine Role Models, and Fatherhood
• 0:28:17 How to Network and Connect with Others
• 0:34:54 Breaking Cultural Cycles
• 0:35:51 Empowered Women and Modern Relationships
• 0:38:46 Raising Sons into Strong Men
• 0:44:42 Nicky's Vision for the Future

Do you have trouble focusing? Are you curious about how you can help your brain work its best? Today I welcome Adam Greenfeld, co-founder of the nootropics company Thesis, to the podcast. In this episode, Greenfeld shares the science behind nootropics, neurons, and supplement absorption. Greenfeld also discusses creating well-rounded health by stacking infrared light, meditation, and more. Listen to this episode now to learn how nootropics can be another tool in your arsenal for ideal brain function and health. 
 

In This Episode, You'll Learn:

• The Benefits of Nootropics
• The 5 Theories on How Nootropics Work
• How Neurons Work Inside the Body
• The Stacking Effect of Nootropics
• Discussion of Infrared Light and Meditation
   

Find More of Adam Greenfeld Here:

• takethesis.com
• @takethesis (Instagram)
• @adamgreenfeld (Instagram)
• https://www.facebook.com/TakeThesis/
   

Do you believe you are at the mercy of the universe? Or do you believe everything is for your greatest good? Today I welcome Josh Wiesler, real estate investor and coach to the podcast. In this episode, Wiesler explains how setting intention with his shoulder injury has expanded his personal growth. Wiesler discusses his experience with quantum mechanics, para-alcoholism, and neuroplasticity. Listen to this episode now to learn how setting intention, tuning into the body, and dealing with triggers can grow your potential.

In This Episode, You'll Learn:

• Quantum Mechanics and the Healing Process
• Setting Intention and Dealing with Triggers
• Why Your Limiting Beliefs are Holding You Back
• Why the Old Mentality of "Work Harder" is Failing You
• Para-Alcoholism and Adult Children of Alcoholics (ACA)

Book Recommendations:

• Power Versus Force by David R. Hawkins
• Atomic Habits by James Clear

Find More of Josh Wiesler here:

• www.JoshuaWiesler.com

Timestamps: 

• 0:01:42 Who is Josh Wiesler?
• 0:02:58 Josh's Shoulder Injury, Joe Dispenza, and Meditation
• 0:09:36 Healing Emotions Post-Surgery
• 0:17:35 The Inner Journey and Dealing with Emotional Triggers
• 0:19:31 The Importance of Setting Intention
• 0:20:53 Neuroplasticity, Mindset, and Working with the Universe
• 0:24:52 How Quantum Physics Can Change Relationships and Businesses for the Better
• 0:33:33 Para-Alcoholism and Adult Children of Alcoholics (ACA)
• 0:40:13 Having Difficult Conversations
• 0:45:33 Changing the Way You Show Up in the World
• 0:50:55 Dealing with Politics and the World Energetically

Do you have the unique mind of an entrepreneur? Do you want to better understand the future of quantum computing and encryption? Today I welcome to the podcast Kevin Kane, the CEO and co-founder of Ambit, a quantum-safe cybersecurity company. In this episode, Kevin shares how quantum computing is closer than we think and how it will change encryption, crypto, biochemical engineering, and more. Kevin discusses the complexity of solving world hunger, the need to go to space, and the limits of our understanding of neurodivergence. Listen to this episode now to learn unconventional keys to entrepreneurial success.
 

In This Episode, You'll Learn:

• The Power of Decentralized Chat
• The Difference Between Traditional Computing and Quantum Computing
• What is Post-Quantum Encryption?
• The Key to Entrepreneurial Thinking
• World Hunger vs. Space Debate
• The Security and Future of Crypto

Find More of Kevin Kane and His Work Here:

• https://www.almostsentient.me/
• ambitvpn.com

Recommendations:

• Use Brave instead of Google Chrome
• Use a VPN