In this week's episode, I have the great fortune to interview martial arts and defensive tactics instructor Alex Jansen, about his journey through the martial arts, the military, and beyond.

Among his many experiences, Alex trained directly under the founder of Systema Kadochnikova and enjoys unique insights into combat readiness.

To find out more about Alex, please visit:

warrior_minds_et on instagram or

www.tiktok.com@warrior.mind.et

In this week's episode we discuss the effect that anxiety, fear, and specifically anger can have on your performance, even in combative situations. This is an expansion and response to our week 5 episode, which generated a lot of feedback.

In this week's episode, actor, writer and comedian Dan Bingham, discusses his journey to success, the process of creation, dealing with performance anxiety, heckler's, writer's block, and much more.

In this week's episode we delve deep into the field of trauma-informed care and training with the co-founders of Thrive Self Defense, Lauren Bailey and Lindsey Falcon. In this thought-provoking conversation, we explore how to create a safe training space, essential principles of personal protection, and the path to healing. Not to be missed by anyone serious about making the world a better place.

For more information about the Thrive Empowerment Center and Thrive Self Defense, please visit Thrive Empowerment Center

In this week's episode, we speak with Max White. This veteran stunt performer and coordinator has appeared in some of the biggest films of the past 2 decades which include "300", "Kingsman", "Hellboy 2", and "Superman, Man of Steel" as well as tv shows like "The Boys". Also a lifelong martial artist, in this week's episode we broach topics like coping with and overcoming fear, healing and recovery, discipline, as well as stories from the various sets. An eye-opening peek into the daredevils who entertain us.

Max can be reached at bangpowstunt@gmail.com

You don't need to be a tactical operative to benefit from a clear understanding of tactical principles. These concepts permeate public consciousness in motivational literature and misinterpreting them can be a serious roadblock to progress. In the second half of this conversation, Kevin and master tactical instructor Mike Malpass continue to share their ideas and experiences on 6 of the most misunderstood concepts out there.

Check out all three of Mike's books on Amazon at ⁠Amazon.com: Michael G Malpass: books, biography, latest update⁠Or reach out to Mike at ⁠MICHAEL G. MALPASS - Home

Tactical concepts permeating our consciousness, from self-help books, to TED talks, to the martial arts. In part 1 of this conversation with master tactical instructor Mike Malpass, we discuss 6 of the most misunderstood tactical rules and how they damage our learning process.

Check out all three of Mike's books on Amazon at ⁠Amazon.com: Michael G Malpass: books, biography, latest update⁠Or reach out to Mike at ⁠MICHAEL G. MALPASS - Home

Trauma creates measurable physical changes in our brain structure, body chemistry, and nervous system. In this episode, we will explore the modern movement of Trauma-Informed Training, and learn how to integrate elements of respect, self-care and healing into our solo training and environments, to create lasting positive change in our bodies, minds, and behaviours.