Authentic Warrior Radio

Tommy Jordan is a hip-hop artist, and I feel like he's much more that that. He does a great job of representing himself. so I'm not gonna say more. You know who, depending on who you ask, does a terrible job of representing himself? Me. This episode is full of disclosures I might regret someday. But, it's straight from the heart, and Tommy is a boss. So, please enjoy this fine contribution to podcastry.

I'm not even sure where to start with this one. Meet Lokeye! He's a musician, a writer, a neuroscience researcher, a teacher of communication, and a column of love and light.

Professor Paul James is an anthropologist, biologist, father, and food enthusiast. He's also a very kind, open, caring person. We talked about everything from Devil's Club root, to evolution, gratitude, loyalty, and love. I highly recommend listening to this episode. If you're a student at WWU, go say hi to Paul!

This is an episode I recorded back in September (2018), with two lovely and bad-ass women, who met each other in the ring, for their first fights, back in July. I've been looking forward to publishing this one, and the time feels right. I hope you enjoy listening to Pandora Drossos, and Robin House, while they discuss the fight, and many of the other contents of their respective hearts.

This episode's guest is Allison Bennett, Mother, Friend, Woman, and Life Coach. She's the wife of our previous guest, Ryan Browne, from episodes 14 and 15, and she's one of my best friends in the whole wide world. She and Ryan are the parents of my precious, beautiful gosh-daughter! We had a lot of fun with this one! Enjoy the love and goof-off-ness!

I recorded this episode, with my kids, a while ago now. I held off on publishing it, because I wanted to be certain that my kids would be cool with me putting it out there. We listened to it together a couple times, and we all agree that it's authentic, and we feel good about going ahead with it. There are some parts of it that were unexpectedly intense. Listening to it now, there are some things I'd like to change about my communication with them. Over all, though, it's a wonderfully special episode, and I love it! They're such heartfelt and astute young Warriors. I'm so proud of them!

Trust me, you don't wanna skip this one. Ryan tells the intense, adventurous, and powerful story of the eighteenth year of his life, which he spent playing a chaotic game of hide and seek with multiple institutions. Ryan Browne is a father, husband, massage therapist, fitness trainer, and a lover of all things that grow. He's talented, driven, brilliant and resilient. His heart is massive, flowing with love and truth. I'll let him speak for himself.

Ryan Browne is a father, husband, massage therapist, fitness trainer, and a lover of all things that grow. He's talented, driven, brilliant and resilient. His heart is massive, flowing with love and truth. I'll let him speak for himself.

Tony"Bones" Hugo (@tonybonesmma on Insta), is dynamic, determined, adaptive human. He's a father, a fighter, a coach, and a crucial part of my fight team at [Bellingham Mixed Martial Arts][1]. He's a survivor, and a thriver. This is by far the longest episode I've recorded. Just an FYI, he arrived at my house, to record, after attending a memorial gathering for the anniversary of a friend's passing, and he had been drinking. He's authentic, assertive, and a genuinely loving, caring person. I love this dude. I'm stoked to say that my friendship with him has become one of my strongest ties. We talked about such a variety of topics in this episode, there's something in it for everyone. I hope you enjoy it! Also, thank you for being on the show Tony, and for not being an asshole!!!

Jess Munter (@jessmunster_bjj on Instagram) is a powerfully resilient warrior. She's an Abu Dhabi World Pro Para Jiu-jitsu Champion, a SJJIF PJJ Champion, and she holds multiple other medals from various Brazilian jiu-jitsu events, including Abu Dhabi Grand Slam LA. Despite her having a brachial plexus injury that only allows her the use of her right arm, she's constantly adapting and transcending limitations. Jess's heart is full of faith, determination, and passion. and her ability to tackle adversity and choke it the f**k out is absolutely remarkable. Thank you for being exactly who you are, Jess!

John Herbert is a Self-Motivated Destineer. He's resilient, self-sufficient, self-motivated (I know, I already said that, but he makes it worth saying twice), cyclist, minimalist, and destiny-owner. I had never spoken to him at length prior this recording. I made sure not to have anything more than small talk before hitting record. This dude is super authentic, and I can't wait to hang out again. At the end of this episode, I felt like there was something we hadn't touched on, that needed to be recorded. Sure enough, after we stopped recording, we had more great conversation about some very meaningful subjects. So, stay tuned for another episode with John in the near future. A big thank you to Clint Sana (from episode 4), for connecting me with John Herbert!

Jon is one of my best friends. He's a nurse, an autodidact like a MF (he has formal schooling, but he studied stacks upon stacks of textbooks in other subjects while he earned his formal degrees), he's a war veteran, and truly one of the best people I've ever known. I love him with all of my heart. We've lived together as roommates twice. My kids and I consider him family. We've banded together during each other's high times and low times. He's also ridiculously intelligent and more qualified to do the shit that he refrains from doing than most of the people who do those very things with the proper qualifications. This dude deserves at least one honorary Ph.D.

This is an intense and powerful episode featuring my friend Taj. Taj is extremely inspiring and resilient person, with multiple talents, and heart and drive like no other. We talked about so many things in this episode, from art and music to PTSD and martial arts. He opened up and told some viscerally moving stories about his life. For that, I have immense gratitude. Thank you Taj! Taj is a badass artist and musician. Check out the full show notes for links to his work.

Sifu Chris Strelau​ is a 40+ year practitioner of martial arts, specializing in Hung Gar Kuen, Yang Tai Chi, and Balintawak Escrima. He's a two-time martial arts hall-of-famer, who's also earned a Ph. D, in Philosophy and Martial Science, from the University of Asian Martial Arts Studies. He's studied under Grandmaster Bobby Toboada, Sigung Y.C. Wong, Guru John Soriano, Sifu Eddie Lane, Sigung John Leong, Sensei Fred Sato, Sensei Duane Sammons, and Sifu Mike Yeager. With his determination, passion, and extreme resilience, Sifu Chris has long been one of the most inspirational people I've ever known. Thank you for coming onto the show Sifu Chris!

Jessica Hale is a baker, writer, dancer, and a defsies a warrior! This beautiful human was referred to me by episode 3's guest, Sabine Grames. Jess showed up at the gym, just hours after we were connected on social media, and blew my mind! Thank you so much, Jess! I truly appreciate you!

Alexander "Major" Sturm is a beacon of light, and a talented musician. He's the vocalist and guitarist for Mr. Feelgood and the Firm Believers.

Lara Carter is one of my favorite humans. She's dope AF. Fun facts: she's extremely educated and she's got a warrior's heart. She's the co-owner of Bellingham Mixed Martial Arts (my home gym).

Clinton Sana (@crintasan on Instagram) is an artist, a coach, and a fighter. He's also a wonderful human, with a a powerful heart, soul, multidimensionality, and intensity! Yes, I made one of those words up. But Clint is one of the people who makes it a real thing. I look forward to recording with Clint again! Go checkout is art on Instagram! Come watch us fight!

Sabine Grames is a beautiful, loving, and rare human being. She's also a licensed and certified Life Coach and Counselor. She's a hero of mine, and I believe you'll relate to me on that after hearing this episode. For more info on Sabine's services, to read her blog, and check out some recommended reading, visit her website at https://beyondthewanderlust.wixsite.com/outside-the-lines.

Jeff Shaw is a Jiu-Jitsu coach and competitor under Royce Gracie. He's the founder of Bellingham BJJ (https://bellinghambjj.com), as well as the gi jiu-jitsu coach at Bellingham MMA (https://www.bellinghammma.com). Jeff also hosts his own podcast, Dirty White Belt Radio (https://www.dirtywhitebelt.com/). He's an intelligent and insightful dude with a heart of gold. I thoroughly enjoyed this conversation. I hope you enjoy the show!