Best Taekwondo Life Podcasts (2024)

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One Week Until USAT Nationals 2024 2:32

19d ago2:32

2:32

One Week Until USAT Nationals 2024 in Fort Worth Texas. *This episode is presented by Bet Online. Use the promo Code BLEAV for your 50% Welcome BonusBy Bleav Podcast Network

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Episode 035: The Man with the IT Factor 1:02:49

3h ago1:02:49

1:02:49

Today we're in the cozy and simple environment of my own home office. I have the privilege of chatting with Scott Dempsey—a seasoned information technology professional with more than two decades in the field! This is another conversation that could easily go on for hours; but with much restraint, we were able to keep it within our usual window of …

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NATTY NGWENYA: The Army and boxing changed my life! 25:36

6h ago25:36

25:36

Now in his 15th year of service, the Grenadier Guard explains how he went from the streets of London to a life changing career in the Army and the valuable transferable life skills he’s picked up along the way. He also chats about his journey to becoming the Army Sportsman of The Year and a professional boxer, after signing a contract with Frank Wa…

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#69 - Tough Love: Lessons We Would Rather Ignore 9:39

1d ago9:39

9:39

In today's episode, I go over 5 lessons that suck to learn, and we hate to hear, but they are nothing but true. They help shape us and they are required for growth in every aspect of our life. Ignoring them, and trying to avoid them does us no favours. Thank you for checking out this episode of Dose of Mind! If this resonates with you, chances are …

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Welcome to the LFG Energy Podcast! 0:54

11d ago0:54

0:54

Embracing Resilience Join Arjun Dhingra, Taekwondo world champion, former Team USA coach, and mortgage industry veteran, as he launches the LFG Energy Podcast. This series dives into inspiring stories of resilience and overcoming adversity from former Olympians, world champions, coaches, entrepreneurs, and more. Learn valuable lessons from those wh…

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#68 - The Brutal Truths We All Avoid 12:14

9d ago12:14

12:14

In today's episode, I go over brutal truths we all avoid. They are ones that we hate to hear, but deep down know are true and are for our better good! Thank you for checking out this episode of Dose of Mind! If this resonates with you, chances are that it will resonate with someone else in your life too. Share it with them and don't forget to follo…

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Episode 034: Food Network Champion by Yeti 54:59

11d ago54:59

54:59

We're chatting from the lovely events space Grace Events in Rome, Georgia, as I welcome Megan O'Hara to the show! She and her teammate, Kate White, were the winners of Food Network's Holiday Baking Championship a few years ago. Megan was delightful to talk to, and her love of what she does is beyond evident! She shares behind-the-scenes details, th…

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JAN STRATMANN: How to train for an Ironman! 31:48

19d ago31:48

31:48

The professional triathlete and Ironman took some time out from training for Challenge Roth (the biggest long distance triathlon in the world) to explain what YOU need to do to prepare for the ultimate challenge. The 2023 World Championship 3rd place finisher, who has also completed around 20 or so Ironman 70.3 races leaves no stone unturned, break…

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#67 - How To Heal 7:58

20d ago7:58

7:58

In today's episode, we are talking about healing, specifically what it means and how to heal in general. Thank you for checking out this episode of Dose of Mind! If this resonates with you, chances are that it will resonate with someone else in your life too. Share it with them and don't forget to follow the show! Follow me on Instagram at instagra…

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Taekwondo Hero Family Saves A Victim 8:43

22d ago8:43

8:43

Master Marc Zirogiannis discusses how a Texas Taekwondo Family heroically saved a rape victim this week and held the perpetrator until the police came to arrest him. The A Family, owners of Yong-In Taekwondo in Katy, Texas intervened to foil a rape in progress this week. They risked their lives and health to rescue a young woman in peril. The perpe…

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In the Moment Series #003 15:35

24d ago15:35

15:35

As promised, here is the bonus episode from yesterday's release! The In The Moment series allows us to stray from our traditional format to bring you an intimate conversation that captures the essence of spontaneity. Sometimes, the most incredible discussions occur in brief moments that don't quite fill the duration of a full episode. But why shoul…

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The Future of TRUE REFEREES 9:45

25d ago9:45

9:45

A follow up to our Tribute to the late, Master Vincent Lo. Master Marc Zirogiannis explores the future of TRUE REFEREES.ORG. Taekwondo Referees United for Excellence is a Referee advocacy group and union forged to advocate for the rights of Taekwondo Referees. While the relationship between the Referee Community and the Organizing committees for th…

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Episode 033: A Green Thumb for Lending 59:50

1M ago59:50

59:50

I'm joined by my new friend Sonya Blankenship—a true veteran in the world of home loans—which we talk a ton about. Though, what I found most interesting about one of my first conversations with her was her love of gardening, hunting, fishing, and anything outdoors! And appropriately enough—the great outdoors is where we are recording for this episo…

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#66 - You Can Either Be The Victim or Hero in Your Own Story 4:32

28d ago4:32

4:32

In today's episode, I go over the concept of how we can either be the victim or hero in our own story. We can perceive life and reality as the world against us or as the person who never gave up. I feel having a victim mindset is a habit to a lot of people including myself sometimes, so let's change that and start making a habit of being a hero rea…

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LUCY RENSHALL: The former world No.1 Judo star going for gold at the Paris Olympics! 42:06

1M ago42:06

42:06

The Olympian takes us inside the Team GB camp where she’s been preparing for her second appearance at the Games in Paris. Lucy lifts the lid on overcoming the disappointment of losing in the first round at the Tokyo Olympics three years ago, the mindset shift that saw her become the best in the world and how the help of others helped her deal with …

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#65 - 5 Things to STOP DOING RIGHT NOW To Be Happy 7:12

1M ago7:12

7:12

In today's episode, I go over 5 things I believe you need to stop doing if you want to be truly happy. Unconditionally happy. We are all guilty of them too which makes it all the better to talk about. Thank you for checking out this episode of Dose of Mind! If this resonates with you, chances are that it will resonate with someone else in your life…

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Episode 032: A Class Act (from Stage to Screen) 1:02:26

1M ago1:02:26

1:02:26

Today's guest is Sean Frazier, a seasoned actor with a rich career spanning stage, film, and television. We're enjoying a beautiful spring day outdoors, and at one point, we walk past the very theater where he and his wife shared their first kiss. Sean is a delightful person, and our conversation is both engaging and insightful. With a wealth of ex…

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JAHMAL HARVEY: Is the Olympian America's next boxing superstar? 26:14

2M ago26:14

26:14

The young man from Maryland takes us inside the Team USA boxing camp in Colorado where he’s preparing for his first Olympic Games. He lifts the lid on training with Jake Paul, dealing with the weight of expectation on his shoulders, and the cool, calm and collected mindset that will no doubt take him to the top. The 2021 world champion also talks a…

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#64 - 3 Hard Truths You Don’t Want To Hear 6:08

2M ago6:08

6:08

Some pills are hard to swallow. I get it. However, a lot of times, they are not only for our own good, but they end up being for the best. Here are three hard truths that suck to hear, but you should be grateful that are true.Thank you for checking out this episode of Dose of Mind! If this resonates with you, chances are that it will resonate with …

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JOE FRASER: The Team GB gymnast & 2-time Olympian going for gold in Paris! 48:20

2M ago48:20

48:20

The triple British champion chats about his mental struggles after returning to full fitness following a year in rehab with injury and the physical demands, discipline and sacrifice required to become an elite level Olympic gymnast, as he chases a second appearance at the Games. The World, European and Commonwealth gold medalist also reveals what T…

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#63 - What To Do When You Feel Like The World Is Against You 9:24

2M ago9:24

9:24

We have all been in slumps before. When it feels like nothing is working for us and the world is against us. We have all been there and we all go through phases when we are there. It happens to everybody even if they do not show it or if some hide it better than others. Today, I go over 5 things you can do to get yourself out of a slump and how to …

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Episode 031: On the Pulse of Motivation 55:59

2M ago55:59

55:59

The heart of my guest today is even bigger than his biceps, and that's saying something! Kipp Buford—fitness coach with Orangetheory Fitness in Rome, Georgia—was gracious enough to lend me an hour of his time to come on the show and chat me up all things motivation, overcoming self-doubt, and ways to be the best version of you possible! As always, …

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KIRSTY HENDEY: The Celeb SAS star and hybrid athlete explains how you can become a fitness influencer. 27:57

2M ago27:57

27:57

The fitness expert and social media star explains how to transform your life through training and shares her tips for building your brand or business online. The hybrid athlete, model and Celebrity SAS Who Dares Wins contestant also chats about her interactions with Ant Middleton on the Channel 4 show, her thoughts on cosmetic surgery and the power…

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#62 - Stop Forcing It: Control What You Can, Trust What You Can't 4:45

2M ago4:45

4:45

In today's episode, we dive deep into this idea of trying to force things that are not meant for us, simply because we want them. Stop trying to force things that are not meant for you. Control what you can and trust what you can't. At the end of the day, what is meant for you will come and what is not meant for you will go. The only thing you can …

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#61 - The Battle Against a Lack of Motivation: Just Start! 6:29

2M ago6:29

6:29

Readiness is a decision, not a choice. In today's episode, I go over the biggest thief of joy in your life which is waiting to be ready and waiting to be motivated to start. The solution? Simply just do something. Just start. Just take the first step. You will get absolutely nowhere in your journey and with your goals if you are going to constantly…

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Episode 030: Real Estate, Interior Design, Taekwondo, Oh My! 1:06:49

2M ago1:06:49

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I'm excited to have another one of my BNI teammates Colt Kelley and his wife Stephanie Gargiulo on the show! As mentioned previously, I'm really pushing for more group conversations, and this was a jam-packed one no doubt! To be 100% honest with you, it's hard to put this conversation into words. What began as a simple walk, turned out to be a conv…

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JOHNNY FISHER: The undefeated boxer opens up on life inside the ring and out! 27:05

2M ago27:05

27:05

The undefeated heavyweight opens up on his biggest fears, taking his career to the next level and going out in a blaze of glory. The Romford Bull discusses Anthony Joshua's career resurgence under Ben Davidson and where he thinks fellow heavyweight and friend Joe Joyce goes next. He also chats about the importance of family, staying dedicated behin…

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#60 - A Blessing in Disguise: When Authenticity and Honesty Costs You 7:08

2M ago7:08

7:08

In this episode, we explore the idea of a blessing in disguise. When we lose someone or something as a result of being ourselves and choosing authenticity, vulnerability, and honesty, is it truly a loss? Though it may feel like one and now we have this void in our life to fill, is it a loss or does it simply mean it was not meant for us and it open…

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ANTHONY OGOGO: “Don’t be bitter, be better.” 45:20

3M ago45:20

45:20

The Olympic medalist and former professional fighter shares his advice for Delicious Orie and the Team GB boxers thinking about turning pro after the Paris games this summer. He also talks about his new career as an actor, his wrestling goals for the year including AEW’s mega event at Wembley Stadium, his latest business venture as a fitness guru, …

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#59 - Mastering The Art of Letting Go 7:33

3M ago7:33

7:33

In today's episode, it is all about letting go. Maybe you are holding on to something. Maybe it is something that you wanted to happen that didn't, a relationship or friendship that ended, or something or someone that hurt you. Whatever you are holding onto, here is a friendly guide and practical tips on what letting go means (which will surprise y…

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Episode 029: Cardiology Audiology 57:59

3M ago57:59

57:59

I'm joined today by Dr. Himanshu Patel, a cardiologist with Advent Health Redmond in Rome, Georgia! This is a conversation I've been excited about for some time, and—much to my delight—the discussion takes many unplanned and exciting turns along the way! We talk about healthy grocery tips, the medical technology of today and on the horizon, the pat…

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MICHAEL GUNNING: Jamaica’s first openly gay athlete chats about racism and homophobia in sport. 36:24

3M ago36:24

36:24

The former Team GB and Jamaica swimmer lifts the lid on what he’s overcome growing up as a black, gay swimmer and how his experiences are fueling his bid to improve diversity and inclusion, as well as mental health in sport. He also talks about how coming out could benefit athletes heading to the Paris Olympics this summer, the positive impact Brit…

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#58 - 5 Hard Truths You Need To Hear To Be Happy Again 11:40

3M ago11:40

11:40

In today's episode, I go over 5 of the hardest truths that you need to hear, and I feel we have to constantly remind ourselves to be unconditionally happy. These are things I have or sometimes still struggle with so I can understand how hard these pills are to swallow, but these are truths nonetheless in life that I have learned through tough lesso…

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REBECCA MCGOWAN: The Taekwondo star going for gold at the Paris 2024 Olympics 30:46

3M ago30:46

30:46

The Scottish athlete takes us inside Team GB ahead of the Games in Paris where she’s hoping to compete at the expense of her Olympic medal winning teammates, Bianca Walkden and Lauren Williams. The 23 year old European Champion explains their fierce but friendly rivalry in camp and how it feels with so much at stake. She also talks about her relati…

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#57 - 5 Ways Modern Society Is Failing You 15:11

3M ago15:11

15:11

I had a thought the other day about how modern society is honestly failing us. How a lot of the time we are hurt because of the concepts modern society has taught us and the values it wants us to, well, value. If you don't understand, listen to today's episode and tell me if this resonates with you!

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A Tribute to Master Vincent Lo 10:38

3M ago10:38

10:38

A Tribute to Master Vincent Lo, who passed away this weekend. Master Lo passed away this week. He was an international WT Taekwondo Referee, NCTA former Board member, CUTA Board member, seminar instructor, President of True Referees and so much more. This episode highlights some of the tributes that have been released on his sudden passing. May he …

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Episode 028: Clubbing Up Fore Bitcoin 1:02:20

3M ago1:02:20

1:02:20

I'm joined on a chilly Spring day by one of my newest friends Chris Wilson. We face the nippy winds outside of our local Starbucks—or as I like to say—the HindLight Media corporate office! Chris is quite a multifaceted individual which becomes apparent quickly in the conversation. We talk about his company and what he does on a daily basis—as well …

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LOUIS SAHA talks life, footie lessons, legends & legacy! 1:05:00

3M ago1:05:00

1:05:00

After retiring from football over 10 years ago following a hugely successful yet injury prone career, the former Manchester Utd star reflects on the highs and the lows of life in the Premier League, Erik ten Hag’s management style and Marcus Rashford’s current struggles. Louis delves deep into player power, big egos and the dangers of too much mone…

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#56 - Stop Chasing Approval: This Is Why You Are Always Upset 8:14

3M ago8:14

8:14

In today's episode, I go over the idea of chasing approval; and trying to people to please. We have all been there, myself included, where we get hit with the hard truth that someone doesn't like us because,e well, we are human and not everyone will. Then. we try and change their opinions about us by working harder and making every effort to change…

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#55 - Being Popular Is Overrated 8:14

4M ago8:14

8:14

So many of us are more interested in being popular than being ourselves. That desire to be validated and liked often comes at the cost of our integrity and our vision for ourselves. In today's episode, I am here to tear down the idea of popularity and give you an analogy that I live by and that everyone should start adopting if they want to be a ha…

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JOHNNY NELSON talks mindset, discipline and how to be successful, in and out of the ring. 41:29

4M ago41:29

41:29

The former boxer explains how he went from “useless amateur” to record breaking world champion. Lifting the lid on his failures, imposter syndrome, fears and depression, the Sky Sports pundit talks about how he developed the mindset and self belief that saw him capture the cruiserweight title and remain undefeated for over a decade. The legendary f…

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#54 -The Ultimate Guide to Living Your Best Life: 3 Key Insights 9:57

4M ago9:57

9:57

In today's episode, I am giving you three pieces of advice I wish I had known back in my early 20s that I truly believe are life-changing now. These pieces of advice change the way I look at a lot of things, whether it's going through a hardship or just trying to live a life as fulfilled as possible. I hope this resonates with you and if it does, p…

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Episode 027: Big Apple Financial 1:08:15

4M ago1:08:15

1:08:15

Today, I'm thrilled to welcome Ande Frazier, Amazon Best-selling author of "Fin(anci)ally Free," to the podcast! Join us as we explore insightful discussions on financial literacy and preparing ourselves and our children for a secure financial future. We delve into Ande's experiences as a public speaker, spreading her expertise nationwide. Of cours…

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Baby Assassins 2 Blu-Ray Giveaway 4:29

4M ago4:29

4:29

Check out Taekwondo Life Magazine's Blu-Ray giveaway of the new martial arts action film, Baby Assassins 2. Direct message us your info on Social Media using the message "Baby Assassins 2 Giveaway" After being suspended from their agency due to a rules violation, two highly skilled teenage assassins are forced to get “real” jobs to make ends meet. …

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#53 - Drinking Poison: Why It IS Time To Do Some Self-Reflection 7:30

4M ago7:30

7:30

Drinking out of toxic cups is one of the most common habits we fall into when we are comfortable. We consistently try to see the good in the people, places or things that do not serve us and, in fact, constantly hurt us because we try to validate the version of them we have in our head when they aren't that in reality. Today, I dive deep into the i…

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Episode 026: Two Film Nerds A Nerding 1:07:57

4M ago1:07:57

1:07:57

Welcome to the season two kickoff of Off The Cuff! In this episode, I bring on fellow video pro, Damon Self, as we stroll through the very school he recently graduated from. Join us in a raw and unscripted conversation about our journeys into the visual arts and our unwavering passion for our craft, community, and entrepreneurialism. Tune in and wa…

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#52 - It Is Okay To Feel Lost 7:36

4M ago7:36

7:36

In this episode, I talk about how it is okay to feel lost sometimes and it is an opportunity to learn a lot about yourself. It becomes the moment where you either give up or pick yourself up and take steps forward. If you enjoy this episode, please follow and share this with someone who you also think would resonate with it!…

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Fight or Flight 9:04

4M ago9:04

9:04

Master Marc Zirogiannis discusses fight, flight, freeze, and fawn response. Master Zirogiannis discusses whether a 13 year old boy's response to being pushed and grabbed was voluntary, or involuntary? Can a person's natural, involuntary response be altered-or is it set in stone? *This episode is presented to you by BET Online. Visit BET ONLINE and …

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#51- Focus On The Present: A Journey to Letting Go 9:14

5M ago9:14

9:14

In today's episode, we are talking about letting go of the past so that you're not fogging your vision of the present and hindering the opportunities in front of you. Don't let the past keep you back and hold you down. I go over some ways I believe we can let go of our past and move forward and, most importantly, release and be present. I hope you …

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Season 01 Wrap-up 30:43

5M ago30:43

30:43

Join us for a super laid-back Season 01 wrap-up! And guess what? Becca's back, bringing along a super special guest—don't miss the fun!By HindLight Media

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