Best Jiu Jitsu Radio Podcasts (2024)

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#205 Joey Alvarado 1:10:33

12h ago1:10:33

1:10:33

Send us a Text Message. Today’s guest made a big impact on jiu-jitsu by incorporating kettlebells into jiu-jitsu training. Joey Alvarado joins us to discuss his journey creating Kettlejitsu, the wild days of early MMA in Mexico, the importance of lineage, finding your purpose, and more. Here is The RŌL Radio with 3rd degree bjj black belt, the crea…

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Episode #24: Amber Bendle: Champion's Journey in Jiu-Jitsu and Wellness 42:33

15d ago42:33

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About the Guest(s): Amber Bendle is an accomplished athlete, renowned for her achievements in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. She is a three-time Pan American Jiu-Jitsu champion and a world champion Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu fighter. Beyond the mats, Amber operates as a certified health coach, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu instructor, and self-defense trainer. With a diverse…

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224: How Conspiracy Theories Harm You 28:26

29m ago28:26

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People don't believe in conspiracy theories because they find them rationally compelling. Rather, these ideas hijack an individual's need for a sense of purpose and belonging. They prey on our desire for the world to be thus regular and make sense. However, the consequences of a conspiracy theory tend to be more personal than what the media would l…

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223: Women In Combat // Quotas Hurt The Whole Team 26:37

37m ago26:37

26:37

Should Women serve in combat roles in the military? The recent attempt on President Trump's life brings up the old debate about women in the military and women in combat roles. Framing tends to drive this conversation, and we continually get bogged down in redundant questions. Can women do the job? Are women capable of the achieving the standards? …

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Episode #26: Dr. Kristin Hieshetter Exposes Dangers of MSG in Popular Foods 35:22

1d ago35:22

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About the Guest(s): Dr. Kristin Hieshetter is an esteemed medical practitioner with a focus on functional health. Driven by her passion to improve public health and awareness, she combines extensive professional experience with a personal dedication to holistic wellness. Dr. Hieshetter is not only a leading voice in the field but also an advocate f…

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"Internal Pressure" - The Takeaway from Alex Barcelona 17:41

1d ago17:41

17:41

Send us a Text Message. We put pressure on ourselves for a variety of reasons. On this Takeaway, Thomas and Gary discuss some of those reasons, whether or not they are good or bad, and how to cope with them. www.rolacademy.tv 30% discount with ROLRADIO code at checkout. Over 1300 videos for your Jiu-Jitsu journey. FREE Access to ROL TV - https://ro…

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222: Red Teaming and Gathering Threat Intel with Rob Rawson 2:11:07

7d ago2:11:07

2:11:07

From Private Military Contractors to Mall Cops, the field of security is full of misconceptions, egos, and opportunities to find yourself hung out to dry for other's safety. But when we look behind the curtain into what goes in to threat prevention, we see a much deeper picture. Rob Rawson of Rozin Security joins the show to teach us about the idea…

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#204 Alex Barcelona 1:06:07

3d ago1:06:07

1:06:07

Send us a Text Message. Today’s guest brings her years of coaching, instructing, academy ownership, and championship experience to discuss various topics. Alex Barcelona is here to share her thoughts on the importance of putting aside your ego, moving on from losses, the true value of competition, and internal pressure. Here is The RŌL Radio with 8…

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Episode #25: Dr. Kristin Hieshetter Explores Meat's Role in Diet and Health 41:22

8d ago41:22

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About the Guest(s): Dr. Kristin Hieshetter is the host of Functional Health Radio, a passionate advocate for functional health and wellness. With an in-depth background in chiropractic and holistic health, Dr. Hieshetter leverages her extensive knowledge to educate and empower individuals to reach their full potential through understanding and opti…

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Robert Drysdale (#30 Re-release) 1:19:19

10d ago1:19:19

1:19:19

Send us a Text Message. What’s up everyone and welcome back. This week we are re-releasing one of our favorite episodes from 2021 with the one and only Robert Drysdale. So sit back and see why this is one of our favorites. Then join us next week for a new episode we will surely enjoy. Robert Drysdale has made history in the world of BJJ, winning mu…

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Life Threatening Injuries | Getting A Gun License | Jiu-jitsu - EP #154 1:06:06

14d ago1:06:06

1:06:06

This is one of my favorite people. A mans man. I love talking to my brother Cory Labrosse, Cory & I have been friends for about 6 years now. We got our Blue belts in Jiu-Jitsu together to our gun licenses. Cory had an accident in the fall of 2023 during training for the largest tournament in Canada when he suffered a stroke. He went treatment and w…

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221: Why Didn't Guns Come Up in the Debate? 24:30

12d ago24:30

24:30

The recent debate between Donald Trump and Joe Biden covered a series of topics both relevant and otherwise to the American People. Among them included abortion, the economy, and illegal migration. What didn't come up, was Gun Control. And the silence spoke volumes as this divisive topic wouldn't have helped either candidate appear reasonable or kn…

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220: Reclaiming the First Amendment with Radios with Jake Knight of Gridbase 54:26

15d ago54:26

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If owning and becoming proficient with a firearm continues the Second Amendment, owning and becoming proficient with radios may just be securing the First. Jake Knight of Gridbase.net reports on his first off-grid radio course and presents an argument that radios and their extension: mesh networks, strengthen our independence through the ability to…

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"Nonduality" - The Takeaway from Nathan Orchard 20:18

20d ago20:18

20:18

Send us a Text Message. Nathan Orchard is a firm believer in nonduality. On this Takeaway Thomas and Gary discuss how everything is connected and how we should appreciate the interconnectedness with everything and everyone around us, both the good and the bad. www.rolacademy.tv 30% discount with ROLRADIO code at checkout. Over 1300 videos for your …

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#203 Nathan Orchard 1:09:01

17d ago1:09:01

1:09:01

Send us a Text Message. Today’s guest had 10 submission wins in pro-MMA fights before he ever started training BJJ. 10th Planet Seattle’s Nathan Orchard joins us to discuss the 10th Planet Gang, why belts mean nothing and everything simultaneously, his belief in non-duality, and more. Here is The RŌL Radio with the founder and head instructor of 10…

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219: It May Not Be Your Fault, But It Will Be Your Responsibility 27:17

19d ago27:17

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You do not have control over the circumstances that surround you. However, you may have a moral obligation to how you live through them. Which are you? Born too late to explore the world, or born too early to explore the stars? Which are you? One who sees your generation as the one who squandered their potential, or the generation that has to pay f…

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Episode #23: The Dangers of Excitotoxins in Our Food Protecting Brain Health 33:55

22d ago33:55

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About the Guest(s): Dr. Kristin Hieshetter is a highly respected figure in the realm of functional health, demonstrated extensively through her dedication to educating others about the significance of comprehensive healthcare. Although her full professional history is not discussed, it is clear from the transcript that she is passionate about helpi…

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"In Service" - The Takeaway from Nate Morrison 16:07

22d ago16:07

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Send us a Text Message. Nate Morrison feels he needs to be in service to others. On this Takeaway, Thomas and Gary discuss the importance of being in service to others, what it takes to be in service, and how it benefits everyone. http://www.therolradio.com https://www.instagram.com/therolradio https://www.facebook.com/therolradio/ https://www.invi…

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Losing His Father | Creating Music | Koncept - EP #153 1:05:34

24d ago1:05:34

1:05:34

My friend Erik AKA "Koncept" is a musician, video editor, film maker & we dive into it all on todays episode. Erik talks about losing his father at the young age of 7, growing up in a rough area doing whatever it took to make ends meet, discovering music through poetry & how his passion of music has transformed into making music & film making. I'm …

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218: The End of Celebrity and the Return of State Religions 24:00

24d ago24:00

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The Secular Age can be marked as one where mechanism of belief commonly assumed considers religion one option amongst many. We may find a sense of freedom in not being bound politically or nationally to a Religion, but the cost reduces the legitimacy of a belief to authenticity and thus, merely a fashion statement. What you believe about right and …

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#202 Nate Morrison 1:10:19

24d ago1:10:19

1:10:19

Send us a Text Message. Through his experience, today’s guest has a unique perspective on jiu-jitsu and he shares that perspective with us on a variety of topics. Nate Morrison is here to discuss the small world of jiu-jitsu, where he believes jiu-jitsu is heading, fixed vs growth mindset, the responsibilities of a black belt, and more. Here is The…

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217: Identity Before, During, and After Ranger Regiment with Cameron Fath 1:47:09

29d ago1:47:09

1:47:09

Many of us grew up in a world where to join the military meant to serve our country. Baked into that ideological pie was a hierarchy where, the more special your operations, the more value you might have, at least on social media. Cameron Fath tells about how he joined the Ranger Regiment, what it was like to enter and then leave that arena, and wh…

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Episode #22: Creating Healthy Habits for Long-Term Progress and Success 34:06

1M ago34:06

34:06

Episode Summary: Welcome to another compelling episode of Functional Health Radio, where our proficient host, Dr. Kristin Hieshetter, delves into the pressing issues surrounding America's declining health statistics despite high healthcare expenditures. The show begins with an alarming revelation: life expectancy in the USA has dropped significantl…

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"Marbles In A Jar" - The Takeaway from John Combs 15:52

29d ago15:52

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Send us a Text Message. John Combs said that when working with students you need to put marbles in their jar. Meaning, you need to do things to earn their trust and understanding before you can ask things of them or discipline them. On this Takeaway, Thomas and Gary discuss building trust between students and instructors. www.rolacademy.tv 30% disc…

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216: Why Men Go Off To War 29:26

1M ago29:26

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Why do men go off to war? Is it for Glory? Honor? The GI Bill? The war/violence/conflict in Ukraine illustrates how some men go to war, regardless of the big picture. While pundits and politicians opine about how America's influence, military support, and participation in Eastern Europe paints a picture of the next forever war, individuals travel t…

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#201 John Combs 1:05:18

1M ago1:05:18

1:05:18

Send us a Text Message. Today’s guest is here to discuss how jiu-jitsu fills things we are missing in our lives, how it teaches us to problem solve under pressure and in real-time, the evolution of the jiu-jitsu athlete, the importance of putting marbles in your student’s jar, and more. Here is The RŌL Radio with a former ADCC West Coast Trials 1st…

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215: The Fall of Minneapolis and its Consequences with Peter Johnson 1:56:35

1M ago1:56:35

1:56:35

Even during the 2020 Black Lives Matter Summer of Love, news agencies hesitated to report on the destruction taking place in Minnesota. Few poeple outside of Minneapolis know that the rioting continued well into 2021, and few people who live there are willing to admit it. To this day, the city of Minneapolis suffers the consequences of what took pl…

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"Connections" - The Takeaway from Alberto Crane 23:22

1M ago23:22

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Send us a Text Message. Through jiu-jitsu you can make connections with people around the globe. After another great conversation with Alberto Crane, Thomas and Gary discuss the importance of making connections and the richness that connections with different types of people bring to our lives. www.rolacademy.tv 30% discount with ROLRADIO code at c…

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Episode #21: Addressing Brain Drain: The Impact of Grains on Mental Health 33:03

1M ago33:03

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About the Guest(s): Dr. Kristin Hieshetter is recognized as a forward-thinking expert in the field of functional health. In her pursuit to better understand the intricacies of human health and wellness, she has become a notable figure in healthcare, empowering individuals to realize their full potential. Although specific details about her professi…

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214: How Might Makes Right and When it Doesn't 29:48

1M ago29:48

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Might Makes Right. No Truth but Power. History is written by the Victor. These phrases often say one thing, but try to communicate another. When we casually say that might makes right, we aren't typically saying that morality comes from greater strength. When it comes to disputes, it often sounds like a shortcut to some form of solution, or a criti…

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#200 Alberto Crane 1:04:26

1M ago1:04:26

1:04:26

Send us a Text Message. This is our 200th episode and we couldn’t be happier to celebrate it by bringing back our very 1st guest. Alberto Crane joins us to share how he has created such an incredible culture and community throughout his Legacy locations, how TacFit changed his life, what he believes we are all here for, and more. Here is the 200th …

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Moving From Canada To Japan To China & Back | Paramedicine | Politics | Charles Humphrey - EP# 152 49:13

1M ago49:13

49:13

My friend & training partner the King Charles Humphrey joins the podcast this week. Charles has had a crazy life thus far growing up and studying political science, to teaching in Japan then living in China & coming back to Canada to become a Medic & Run in an Election. Charles has done everything & he takes us through the craziness of it all. From…

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213: How to Start or ReStart training in Self Defense 29:12

1M ago29:12

29:12

When it comes to gear, play the long game. When it comes to training, get what you can, when you can get it. When it comes to practice, it's better to start with what you have, than wait for the perfect opportunity. Gear, Training, and Practice are three sore subjects when it comes to gun culture. How is this the case for a community that is center…

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212: Peter Ildefonsa on Gun Culture, Industry, and the Second Amendment 1:38:39

1M ago1:38:39

1:38:39

The difference between what can be called the Gun Culture, the Industry, and those in support of the Second Amendment isn't a single overlapping circle of a Venn Diagram. Instead, we have disparate groups of Gun Culture, a market space of the Firearm Industry, and the broadest term of 2nd Amendment Supporters. Peter Ildefonsa brings all of this to …

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Episode #20: Preventing Alzheimer's Disease: Optimizing DNA Potential for Better Brain Health 33:29

2M ago33:29

33:29

Episode Summary: Embark on an empowering journey towards unlocking the full potential of your DNA and safeguarding your cognitive health with Dr. Kristin Hieshetter on Functional Health Radio. In an episode that bursts with actionable advice, Dr. Hieshetter delves deeply into Alzheimer's disease—a rapidly growing global health issue. This installme…

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"Well Rounded" - The Takeaway from Pauline Bak 18:45

1M ago18:45

18:45

Send us a Text Message. How does being a well-rounded person set you on a path for success? Pauline Bak completely changed careers and even moved to a different continent. That might mean completely starting over, but Pauline already had a skillset that set her up for success even though it seemed unrelated. On this Takeaway, Thomas and Gary discus…

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#199 Pauline Bak 1:03:28

2M ago1:03:28

1:03:28

Send us a Text Message. Today’s guest moved to Canada from Brazil with no job prospects and very little money, but she took her life’s experiences and used them to make herself the success she is today. Pauline Bak joins us to share her story of switching from a life of mechanical engineering in Brazil to becoming a successful BJJ instructor and ac…

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Getting Into Radio Broadcasting | Meeting Brett Kissel | Pure Country's Bryan 'Coop' Cooper - EP #151 1:20:18

2M ago1:20:18

1:20:18

If you recognize the voice its because you have definitely heard it if you live in Sudbury. Bryan "COOP" Cooper Co - Host of 91.7 Country mornings with Josh & play by play commentator for the Sudbury Wolves Drops by the studio to sit behind our microphones. He shares his upbringing as an outcast in High school, working around Ontario as a broadcast…

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124RCB Vi intervjuar Thomas Heldal från Juridisk jiu jitsu 2:35:56

2M ago2:35:56

2:35:56

Medverkande i detta avsnitt är Martin, Patrik och Thomas Heldal. Gillar ni det vi producerar får ni gärna skicka in ett bidrag till bankkonto SEB 5708 35 378 01 1) I detta avsnitt intervjuar vi Thomas Heldal från Juridisk Jiu Jitsu vilket är ett projekt som startades startades i februari 2022 och vars främsta syfte är att sprida kunskap om fundamen…

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211: Why We Train for Both Proportionality and Utility 28:52

2M ago28:52

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In violence, as in war, two concept stand in tension with one another: proportionality and utility. McMahan identifies one understanding of proportionality as "a constraint on action that causes harm." (Killing in War Pg 19). Utility, on the other hand, often functions as the context for informing one part of strategy, tactics, and techniques. We p…

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210: Ruben Alverez of Paradox Training: ECQC vs Jiu Jitsu 2:02:41

2M ago2:02:41

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Self Defense isn't what it used to be. Jiu jitsu has become mainstream. But what if you were to discover that no-gi training wasn't as realistic as you wished? Ruben Alverez traces a tale of growing up in the world of Jiu Jitsu, only to discover it wasn't all that he needed. ECQC or Extreme Close Quarters Concepts takes the idea of a violent encoun…

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Episode #19: The Power of Metabolic Flexibility: How to Achieve Optimal Health 34:03

2M ago34:03

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Episode Summary: In this insightful episode of Functional Health Radio, Dr. Kristin Hieshetter takes her listeners on an intimate journey through her personal experiences with health, diet, and intermittent fasting. She provides compelling insights into how various dietary practices have affected her well-being and discusses the significant shifts …

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"The Measure of Success" - The Takeaway from Gabriel Sousa 18:09

2M ago18:09

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Send us a Text Message. How do you measure success? Gabriel Sousa is by most accounts a highly successful person, but he doesn't measure his success by his wins and losses. Gabriel measures his success by his ability to give back. On this Takeaway, Thomas and guest co-host Edgar discuss how they measure success and their take on being open to criti…

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209: The Trouble with LARP 28:26

2M ago28:26

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What if the true LARP is the assumption that we can be credited as being part of the community without participation? When the term LARP (Live Action Role Playing) is used as an epitaph, it accuses the target of living in a fantasy. With analysis, we look at what it is that is considered dishonorable about so-called LARP-ing. What we find out is th…

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#198 Gabriel Sousa 1:05:36

2M ago1:05:36

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Send us a Text Message. Today’s guest joins us to discuss, how as a kid, he had to hustle to make money to compete, his move to the US with only a couple hundred dollars and not being able to speak English, how as a black belt he didn’t let getting tapped by a purple belt discourage him, and more. Here is The RŌL Radio with Lucas Rocha black belt, …

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Going To Harvard | Retiring From Basketball | Evan Harris - EP #150 1:02:42

2M ago1:02:42

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The Man himself Evan Harris Joins me in studio today to discuss his journey from growing up in LA, playing basketball for Harvard, playing basketball overseas, to moving back to North America to raise his family to playing for the Sudbury 5 & just this past year announcing his retirement from basketball. We dive into the up bringing, the lessons an…

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208: Composure: One Measure of a Man 29:30

2M ago29:30

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Rudyard Kipling's poem "If" often finds home on the wall and in the minds of great men. It leads the reader through a series of character traits that make a man, opening with the line "If you can keep your head when all about you Are losing theirs and blaming it on you, If you can trust yourself when all men doubt you, But make allowance for their …

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Episode #18: The Benefits of Sauna for Detoxification and Health Enhancement 30:05

2M ago30:05

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Episode Summary: In this compelling episode of Functional Health Radio, Dr. Kristin Hieshetter dives into the world of detoxification through sauna use. Skilfully narrating personal anecdotes and backed by scientific research, Dr. Hieshetter paints a vivid picture of her early encounters with sauna culture and how it influenced her understanding of…

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"Strong Opinions" - The Takeaway from Eli Knight 19:34

2M ago19:34

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Send us a Text Message. In jiu-jitsu and martial arts, you will find people with very strong opinions. Why do we hold on to strong opinions, is it ego, is it for control, is it to feel validated? After a great conversation with Eli Knight, Thomas and Gary discuss why people are so opinionated and what may be the root causes. www.rolacademy.tv 30% d…

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#197 Eli Knight Returns 1:15:57

2M ago1:15:57

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Send us a Text Message. After four years this week’s guest returns for another fantastic conversation. Eli Knight joins us to discuss why today’s abundance of information about BJJ is like “drinking from a firehose”, what he believes are the most valuable things in jiu-jitsu, why he hopes jiu-jitsu never makes it to the Olympics, and a ton more. He…

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