Best Kest Podcasts (2024)

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Food, Sex, and Drugs: The Secret to Uncomplicated Living with Kimberly Kesting & Mark 52:32

3h ago52:32

52:32

“What do food, sex, and drugs have in common as far as external stories? They all have marketing agencies that have agendas that they want to complicate and create something.” — Kimberly Kesting Today on Get Enlifted: Insights from El Salvador: simplicity enhances life quality The significant impact of our perceptions of food, sex, and drugs Questi…

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402 - A BJJ Concept to Help You Through the Tough Times in Life 7:36

6d ago7:36

7:36

There are times when it feels like life has you trapped on the bottom of mount against a vastly heavier, more experienced opponent intent on mauling you. The steps to deal with these two situations are the same. Pass this on to someone you think it might help, Stephan Kesting P.S. I made one little mistake in this podcast: Epictetus was a Greek (no…

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Bryan Kest - "Autobiography of an American Yogi" 1:42:13

19d ago1:42:13

1:42:13

Bryan Kest, author of Autobiography of an American Yogi, talks with J about the trajectory of yoga into the mainstream and the role he played in it. They discuss the early LA yoga scene, class in Maui with David Williams, one-to-one with Pattabhi Jois, mentality of not being good enough, learning from India, before "power yoga" became a generic ter…

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Vijay Hassin, Sharada Thompson, and Kathleen Rosenberg - "Integral Yoga Exposed" 1:41:11

1h ago1:41:11

1:41:11

Vijay Hassin, Sharada Thompson and Kathleen Rosenberg talk with J about the underbelly of Swami Satchidananda and the Integral Yoga Institute. They discuss Vijay's history including his founding of the center in San Francisco, the meeting in the 1970's when allegations of sexual misconduct were first made, more recent revelations and the Facebook g…

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Vijay Hassin, Sharada Thompson, and Kathleen Rosenberg - "Integral Yoga Exposed" 1:41:11

3h ago1:41:11

1:41:11

Vijay Hassin, Sharada Thompson and Kathleen Rosenberg talk with J about the underbelly of Swami Satchidananda and the Integral Yoga Institute. They discuss Vijay's history including his founding of the center in San Francisco, the meeting in the 1970's when allegations of sexual misconduct were first made, more recent revelations and the Facebook g…

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Get Enlifted - The Trailer 1:53

1d ago1:53

1:53

Health, fitness, and life coaches are the future of mental & physical healthcare, but so many are plagued with Imposter Syndrome. The Get Enlifted podcast is where coaches come to improve their mindset, sharpen their coaching skills, and crush the Imposter Syndrome so that they can make a bigger impact to improve the mental, emotional, physical hea…

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Lizzie and Judith Lasater - "Menopause and Beyond" 1:27:56

4d ago1:27:56

1:27:56

Lizzie and Judith Lasater return to catch up with J and talk about their latest offering, a free mini-course in Restorative Yoga to Support Menopause and Beyond. They discuss teaching during the last few years of transition, the genesis of their new course on menopause, generational differences, adapting practice, viewing body changes as a process …

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Lizzie and Judith Lasater - "Menopause and Beyond" 1:27:56

10d ago1:27:56

1:27:56

Lizzie and Judith Lasater return to catch up with J and talk about their latest offering, a free mini-course in Restorative Yoga to Support Menopause and Beyond. They discuss teaching during the last few years of transition, the genesis of their new course on menopause, generational differences, adapting practice, viewing body changes as a process …

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Hy Brown - "Aftermath of the American Dream" 1:43:14

17d ago1:43:14

1:43:14

Hy Brown is J's dad and they have a candid talk about the life he’s led, choices he’s made, and the lessons he's learned. They discuss growing up in Brooklyn, his involvement with the mob, becoming a civil engineer and vice president of Tishman Construction, working on famous building projects, understanding the system and the art of the con, the l…

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Hy Brown - "Aftermath of the American Dream" 1:43:14

11d ago1:43:14

1:43:14

Hy Brown is J's dad and they have a candid talk about the life he’s led, choices he’s made, and the lessons he's learned. They discuss growing up in Brooklyn, his involvement with the mob, becoming a civil engineer and vice president of Tishman Construction, working on famous building projects, understanding the system and the art of the con, the l…

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Bryan Kest - "Autobiography of an American Yogi" 1:42:13

18d ago1:42:13

1:42:13

Bryan Kest, author of Autobiography of an American Yogi, talks with J about the trajectory of yoga into the mainstream and the role he played in it. They discuss the early LA yoga scene, class in Maui with David Williams, one-to-one with Pattabhi Jois, mentality of not being good enough, learning from India, before "power yoga" became a generic ter…

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401 - Modifying BJJ for Self Defense, with Rachel Honeyman 1:05:06

20d ago1:05:06

1:05:06

I really enjoyed talking with Rachel Honeyman about modifying BJJ for self defense, which techniques to focus on and which positions to avoid. Rachel has trained in BJJ, the Filipino Martial Arts, Muay Thai, and many other martial arts and runs https://www.fearlessfemmes.com/By Stephan Kesting

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Esther Ekhart - "Devotion, Surrender, and Video Production" 1:45:54

1M ago1:45:54

1:45:54

Esther Ekhart, founder of EkhartYoga, talks with J about the purpose and passion behind being an early pioneer of yoga video online. They discuss her mother's influence, witnessing healings in the Philippines, miracles of Satya Sai Baba, learning devotion and surrender, becoming a teacher and opening a studio, deciding to make videos and go online,…

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Esther Ekhart - "Devotion, Surrender, and Video Production" 1:45:54

25d ago1:45:54

1:45:54

Esther Ekhart, founder of EkhartYoga, talks with J about the purpose and passion behind being an early pioneer of yoga video online. They discuss her mother's influence, witnessing healings in the Philippines, miracles of Satya Sai Baba, learning devotion and surrender, becoming a teacher and opening a studio, deciding to make videos and go online,…

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Noah Mazé - "Downturns and Ambiguities in Yoga Profession" 1:42:51

1M ago1:42:51

1:42:51

Noah Mazé, founder of The Mazé Method, talks with J about the stark realities that yoga professionals are facing. They discuss the "ecosystem" of the yoga world before lockdowns, Yoga Journal conferences and Wanderlust festivals, shortening of classes and workshops, going from DVD's to online with Yogaglo, impact of subscription-based services, int…

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Noah Mazé - "Downturns and Ambiguities in Yoga Profession" 1:42:51

1M ago1:42:51

1:42:51

Noah Mazé, founder of The Mazé Method, talks with J about the stark realities that yoga professionals are facing. They discuss the "ecosystem" of the yoga world before lockdowns, Yoga Journal conferences and Wanderlust festivals, shortening of classes and workshops, going from DVD's to online with Yogaglo, impact of subscription-based services, int…

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400 - How to Use Injuries to Actually Refine and Improve Your Jiu-Jitsu Game 42:04

1M ago42:04

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Rob Biernacki is my guest today to talk about how injury and physical limitations have led to some of the fastest technical development of his career and the refinement of entirely new techniques like the Roadhouse Choke. Since some form of injury is inevitable there are a LOT of takeaways in this episode. We also discuss the concepts of risk vs re…

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Ep. 90: Bye, I'm leaving! Off to El Salvador! (Season 2 Finale: 10 Lessons from 2 Years of Podcasting) with Kimberly Kesting 49:21

1M ago49:21

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After two full years of putting out weekly podcasts, I'm sharing my Top 10 Lessons I've learned about mindset, business, coaching, and leadership. In this episode: Imposter Syndrome: how common is it, how it's held me back, and what happened when I learned how to get over it. Taking ownership of your work, and crafting solid collaborations & partne…

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399 - Breathing for Endurance during Sparring in BJJ and Other Martial Arts 9:30

1M ago9:30

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Many people completely run out of gas when they're sparring, and often this is because they are inadvertently holding their breath. In this short podcast I share four very specific ways that I've coached people past this problem and hugely improved their endurance. Please share this episode with someone you think it will help. Cheers, Stephan Kesti…

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Cindy Lusk - "Making Sense of Contradictory Messages" 1:31:18

1M ago1:31:18

1:31:18

Cindy Lusk, author of Align and Refine: The Journey of Yoga and Meditation, talks with J about the continual refinement of intention and understanding. They discuss the renunciate path of Patanjali and householder purpose, Richard Freeman's influence, Patabhi Jois's adjustments, Anusara and the legacy of John Friend, Paul Muller-Ortega, certificati…

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Cindy Lusk - "Making Sense of Contradictory Messages" 1:31:18

1M ago1:31:18

1:31:18

Cindy Lusk, author of Align and Refine: The Journey of Yoga and Meditation, talks with J about the continual refinement of intention and understanding. They discuss the renunciate path of Patanjali and householder purpose, Richard Freeman's influence, Patabhi Jois's adjustments, Anusara and the legacy of John Friend, Paul Muller-Ortega, certificati…

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398 - Building the Skills to Do Amazing Things, with Matt Pycroft 1:10:19

1M ago1:10:19

1:10:19

From war-torn Africa to climbing remote peaks in Greenland with Alex Honnold, Matt Pycroft has built a very impressive career working as a journalist and filmmaker. In our conversation he goes into detail how he gradually acquired the skills to achieve his goals and the lessons he's learned working with extreme athletes in inhospitable settings all…

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Ep. 89: The Bar is Low in the Coaching Industry with Mark England & Kimberly Kesting 52:16

2M ago52:16

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The bar for entry into the coaching industry is extremely low. In this episode, we're breaking down what you need to become a coach (not much), what it takes to become a good coach, all the way to what it takes to become a truly great, professional coach. Discover the importance of professional development, the value of a strong support system and …

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Ranju Roy - "Pilgrimage Into Sacred Inner Landscapes" 1:28:53

2M ago1:28:53

1:28:53

Ranju Roy, author of Yoga as Pilgrimage: Sutras for a Modern Age, talks with J about the ways in which practice and study become interwoven into one's life. They discuss the meaning of a pilgrimage, understanding the Samkhya terrain in relationship to the map of Patanjali, Prana and Apana, poetics and not limiting ourselves to secular materialism, …

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Ranju Roy - "Pilgrimage Into Sacred Inner Landscapes" 1:28:53

2M ago1:28:53

1:28:53

Ranju Roy, author of Yoga as Pilgrimage: Sutras for a Modern Age, talks with J about the ways in which practice and study become interwoven into one's life. They discuss the meaning of a pilgrimage, understanding the Samkhya terrain in relationship to the map of Patanjali, Prana and Apana, poetics and not limiting ourselves to secular materialism, …

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397 - How to Get Maximum Results in Minimum Time in Jiu-Jitsu 51:42

2M ago51:42

51:42

The traditional class structure of doing a warmup, learning a couple of new techniques, and followed by sparring is NOT an efficient way to learn jiu-jitsu. We can do much better if we use insights from research on coaching and learning. Today's guest is Cal MacDonald, a BJJ black belt and competitor who has dedicated himself to developing his teac…

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396 - Longevity in Jiu-Jitsu with Mike "The Old Bastard" Mahaffey 1:08:19

2M ago1:08:19

1:08:19

In this episode I talk BJJ longevity, weight training, home gyms and training methods with BJJ old-timer Mike Mahaffey. I think there are a TON of valuable takehome lessons here for anyone who trains jiu-jitsu, and ESPECIALLY the over-40 crowd! Also check out BJJ Foundations, the brand new Grapplearts instructional that gives you the best jiu-jitsu…

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Ep. 88: The Most Common Mindset Mistakes with Mark England & Kimberly Kesting 43:06

2M ago43:06

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Ever feel like your own thoughts are your worst enemy? Today we expose and dismantle the five most common mindset mistakes that coaches and clients stumble over. We bust each mindset mistake with the Enlifted Method, making simple shifts of words. Get the tools to use for yourself when you download this FREE GUIDE: The Top 3 Mindset Mistakes Keepin…

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Dr. Lauren Tober - "The Frontline of Mental Health Care" 1:31:02

2M ago1:31:02

1:31:02

Dr Lauren Tober, creator and author of Mental Health Aware Yoga, talks with J about the intersection of psychology and yoga for mental health. They discuss the limitations of a clinical approach, the DSM5, doing an n=1 study, finding the right treatment methodology, differences in pedagogy, importance of relationship, supporting students, mental he…

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Dr. Lauren Tober - "The Frontline of Mental Health Care" 1:31:02

2M ago1:31:02

1:31:02

Dr Lauren Tober, creator and author of Mental Health Aware Yoga, talks with J about the intersection of psychology and yoga for mental health. They discuss the limitations of a clinical approach, the DSM5, doing an n=1 study, finding the right treatment methodology, differences in pedagogy, importance of relationship, supporting students, mental he…

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Ep. 87: Social Media & The News: We are all totally confused with Kimberly Kesting 37:46

2M ago37:46

37:46

We are all totally confused, thanks social media and the news. Today we're exploring: Ways the external world influences our internal narratives How your internal narrative, aka your story, can inflame your our state of confusion or create more clarity Arm yourself with the tools to recapture your sense of identity The transformative power of langu…

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Ryan Kurczak - "Stepping into a Samadhi State" 1:53:11

2M ago1:53:11

1:53:11

Ryan Kurczak, host of The Kriya Yoga Podcast, talks with j about understanding and appreciating what is real. They discuss being ordained into Kriya Yoga by Roy Eugene Davis, the history of Self Realization Fellowship, scalability and maintaining direct connection, vedic astrology, occultism, dramatizing your spiritual path, Ishvara Pranidhana, Sam…

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Ryan Kurczak - "Stepping into a Samadhi State" 1:53:11

2M ago1:53:11

1:53:11

Ryan Kurczak, host of The Kriya Yoga Podcast, talks with j about understanding and appreciating what is real. They discuss being ordained into Kriya Yoga by Roy Eugene Davis, the history of Self Realization Fellowship, scalability and maintaining direct connection, vedic astrology, occultism, dramatizing your spiritual path, Ishvara Pranidhana, Sam…

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