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A show about how Jiu Jitsu, music, and other non-traditional remedies can help treat trauma, with an emphasis on the benefits for first responders, veterans, and front line workers.
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Thanks for listening! Suggest a guest or topic or ask a question. From Bullying to Black Belt The Resilience of the Honey Badger In this episode of the Twisted Remedies podcast, Mike "Don't call me professor" DesRosiers shares his extensive journey through martial arts, detailing how his early experiences with bullying led him to pursue various for…
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Thanks for listening! Suggest a guest or topic or ask a question. Garrett Hartley, a Jiu-Jitsu black belt and owner of Revolution Brazilian Jiu Jitsu in Fairbanks, Alaska, shares his journey in martial arts and the impact it has had on his life. He discusses how martial arts provided him with a sense of control and autonomy, as well as a supportive…
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Thanks for listening! Suggest a guest or topic or ask a question. In this episode I talk with Professor Gavin Wageman from the Sig Sauer Academy. Gavin talks about his introduction to BJJ, finding love on the mats and his role in bringing Jiu Jitsu to Sig Sauer in an effort to blend martial arts and firearms. Gavin is involved with amazing things a…
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Thanks for listening! Suggest a guest or topic or ask a question. In this episode I talk to Joe Gorman, Peer Support Counselor and Alumni Coordinator of Frontline Foundations of North America. Joe is also a retired FDNY Firefighter, having served during times when New York City faced it's toughest challenges. Joe talks about his journey through tra…
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Thanks for listening! Suggest a guest or topic or ask a question. In part two of this episode I continue my conversation with Mike Cancellieri, founder and executive director of Frontline Foundations of North America. Frontline is an extremely important organization that provides mental health services to veterans and first responders, with a focus…
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Thanks for listening! Suggest a guest or topic or ask a question. In part one of this episode I talk with Mike Cancellieri, founder and executive director of Frontline Foundations of North America. Frontline is an extremely important organization that provides mental health services to veterans and first responders, with a focus on building a mind/…
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Thanks for listening! Suggest a guest or topic or ask a question. In this episode I talk with Kai Cook, the founder and lead instructor of Deep End Fitness Vermont. Kai has spent a significant portion of her life on the water and on the slopes, which later led her to open Deep End Fitness. Kai and I discuss the importance of doing the hard work in …
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Thanks for listening! Suggest a guest or topic or ask a question. In this episode I talk with Professor Rich Sab. Rich has a diverse background that goes far beyond just Jiu Jitsu. You will hear Rich and I talk about playing in bands, nutrition, the non-profit he is starting, and much more. Connect with Rich at the links below: @richsab on Facebook…
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Thanks for listening! Suggest a guest or topic or ask a question. On this episode of Twisted Remedies I talk with Professor Austin Feldman of Guardian Tactics. Austin is an agent with the U.S. Border Patrol where he is the Head Sector Chaplain and Defensive Tactics Instructor. Beyond that, Austin is a positive and selfless force who has overcome ma…
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Thanks for listening! Suggest a guest or topic or ask a question. On this episode of Twisted Remedies, I talk with Dan Kraus about the benefits of Jiu Jitsu for law enforcement, making new officers more resilient at the academy and FTO level, and so much more. Dan also talks about the stark difference between how law enforcement and the fire servic…
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Thanks for listening! Suggest a guest or topic or ask a question. In this episode of Twisted Remedies I talk with EMDR Therapist Beth Jacobs about trauma, EMDR Therapy, and the path to post traumatic growth. In Jiu Jitsu, the hardest step is the first one onto the mats. The first step to finding someone to help you navigate your way out of trauma i…
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Thanks for listening! Suggest a guest or topic or ask a question. On this episode of the Twisted Remedies podcast, I talk with Jassen Bluto. Jassen is a retired cop, veteran, author, and much more. Jassen and I dive into the challenges of starting Jiu Jitsu later in life and discuss the benefits for law enforcement and veterans post service. Thank …
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Thanks for listening! Suggest a guest or topic or ask a question. In this episode I talk to my professor, Sergio Caldieri about world travels, getting police officers to get on and stay on the mats and the Vermont Police Jiu Jitsu Program. Thank you for listening. Please don't hesitate to contact me at Twistedremedies.com Take care of yourselves, a…
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Thanks for listening! Suggest a guest or topic or ask a question. In this first episode of the Twisted Remedies show, I lay out the motivation and desire to do this podcast. Laying the foundation for future conversations around the profound benefit of training Jiu Jitsu on trauma recovery. This is a brief overview of my journey through trauma, find…
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