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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.
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"Datsusara" is a Japanese phrase that means “to escape the salary workers life”. This concept of living a life of self determination is the primary focus of the show. Episodes will feature guests that are examples of living the Datsusara way. The show is hosted by Chris Odell who is the founder of a modern hemp gear company which is also called Datsusara.
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The Jiu-Jitsu Times Podcast features interviews and conversations with BJJ practitioners, ADCC and IBJJF World Champions and competitors, Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) and UFC contenders, and entrepreneurs living the Jiu-Jitsu lifestyle. Our goal is to produce fun and engaging content for everybody involved in the BJJ community in order to help spread the opportunities and benefits from living the BJJ lifestyle.
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Billy Hill opens up to us with a frank and honest reflection of his life. From Growing up around violence, drugs and alcohol to finding salvation in jiujitsu and becoming the well respected coach and practitioner he is today. Support the Show.By The Ju Jutsu Movement
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We had the pleasure of traveling to Spain to train and talk with UK Grappling legend at the Lilius Barnett Academy in Torremolinos. We discussed Chris’ many years in grappling and mma from crazy weight cuts to getting on the mats with some of the worlds best grapplers. Chris tells us about his challenges and successes in running Grapplefest and how…
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Recorded at LPW MIxed Martial arts in Stockton on Tees, Chris takes us through his journey from running security on the hard streets of Stockton to discovering martial arts and becoming the coach he is today. Chris talks us through his journey from organised fights, to travelling to Brazil to study Jiu Jitsu and eventually finding and competing in …
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Gui Valente and Luciano Cristovam - Two Worlds Collide
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We sat down with Gui Valente at Luciano Cristovam’s gym in London. Gui talked us through the history of ground fighting, philosophy and the evolution of Jiu Jitsu. Listen as Gui and Luciano discuss the differences and similarities in sports Jiu Jitsu vs Self Defence Jiu Jitsu. Support the Show.By The Ju Jutsu Movement
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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.…
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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 y…
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Elemental Wellness | Ashley Smith & Anna Galle
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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 exp…
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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.…
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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 knowledg…
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The Prescription of the Heart | Chris Matakas
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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.By Nicholas Gregoriades
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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 the…
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The Heart of Tantric Sex | Diana Richardson
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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 …
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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…
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Investing Emotional Capital | Will Samson
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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.…
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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 thei…
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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 Fulfillmen…
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Men Talking Mindfulness | Jon Macaskill & Will Schneider
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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 mea…
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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 introduc…
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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 …
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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…
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The Parable of the Tribes | Andy Schmookler
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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 …
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How to Live Your Best Life Now | Dean Inniss
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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 entrepren…
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Clarity Through Stillness | Ken Kladouris
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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-kla…
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Life is Hard But You'll Be Ok | Johnny Sirpilla
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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…
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‘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 …
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Brad Yates 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…
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As I Speak I Create | John Patrick (JP) Morgan
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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: Th…
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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 t…
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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 label…
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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…
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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 Cente…
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How to Stop the End of the World | Anthony Wall
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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 …
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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 th…
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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” an…
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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 a…
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The Art of Interpretation | Nima Khalillian
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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-searchin…
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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…
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The Art of Constant Rebalancing | Mike Cernovich
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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 setba…
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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 s…
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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 al…
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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 expl…
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Inside the Hunter's Mind | Dr. Doug Brackmann
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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 Harnes…
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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 c…
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Overcoming Shame to Become Whole | David Jurasek
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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 Juras…
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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 facilitat…
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What Would You Do if You Lost Your Best Friend?
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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 heroi…
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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 mode…
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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 res…
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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 …
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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 cop…
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