Mind State Podcast

That's right, I'm the guest! My friend and fellow podcaster, Derrick Garza, took the reins and interviewed me! ​ We discuss my background, the crazy story about meeting my wife and getting married in less than 6 months, living and traveling in our skoolie, tiny life, and a glimpse into my approach to parenting. Derrick doesn't shy away from asking me about my view on psychedelics and their use in...

Brady was a bantamweight finalist on the most recent season of The Ultimate Fighter. In this episode we catch up on what it was like being on the show, fighting through injury, and having to face a local friend from the same home town in his first fight for the season. We also spend some time talking about the mindset it takes to pull off amazing things in life and Brady shares the importance of b...

This week is a quick solo episode with the main topic being accountability. After some quick updates I talk about the number one thing I've found that is helping me make enormous progress on some massive goals. The best part for you is that admission is currently open and as of now there is zero charge. The only requirement is that you're working on a project or a business with the goal of bringin...

​ Jason is a 1st degree black belt in Brazilian Jiu-jitsu, Co-owner of Renzo Gracie Austin , former police officer, and co-founder of Invictus . This was a very interesting episode where we are able to dig into the intricacies of law enforcement and the important, but challenging need to better implement martial arts training for officers. Jason has a wealth of knowledge and brings unique and enri...

Chris is building a community just outside of Reno, Nevada that is focused on sustainable living, self-reliance, and supporting each other. We talk about the roadmap and challenges with such an ambitious project. Chris is a no-nonsense, straight shooting guy. I'm confident you will appreciate his approach to building a life worth living and his authentic style of discussion that leaves no room for...

Ryan Mulvihill is a 1st degree Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt under Marcelo Alonso. He cut his teeth in the MMA game amassing a winning record of 25-10 overall with 24 of those fights at the professional level. We discuss martial arts, his friend Juliana Peña's huge championship win for the women's UFC bantamweight title, bow hunting, psychedelics, the meaning of life, business and much more. 

Dr. Amanda Simonton has a wealth of knowledge on the topics of childhood trauma, substance abuse disorder, and psychiatry. She is also a very tough blue belt in jiu-jitsu. We talk a bit about what it is like training as a woman, how she manages her own mental health, and much more. There are some sensitive topics in here so if you have past traumatic experiences I encourage you to listen with some...

Kicking off the year with a solo podcast to get everything caught up on the schedule changes. I also share my big resolutions for the year, talk about monetization plans, future content, make a huge commitment to an event in December and wrap things up with a few recommendations that made my 2021 awesome. 

In this episode Patrick's ocean of knowledge about innovation and knowledge management takes center stage as he pulls back the curtain to explain this industry from an insider's perspective. He also shares his experience with real estate investing, trying new things, his discomfort with questions about what it all means and much more. 

This was a fun one! We get things started talking about Hernando's philosophy and approach to jiu-jitsu for himself as well as his students. Then we dig into the topic of Christianity which was the most fun because of how far apart our views on the topic are. As you'll see, Hernando is a proud Christian. I think we both did a good job of approaching the subject with enough respect and appreciation...

Kyle is an insightful, thoughtful, budding entrepreneur that is focusing on ventures with a community focus. In this episode we talk a bit about what got him moving in this direction and of course where things are headed. We learn about a few of the key techniques and resources he uses to stay charged up while taking on life and business. 

Derrick is a third degree black belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu under Ricardo "Franjinha" Miller. We talk about the trials and tribulations of opening his academy, Dark Clan Fight Lab, and its recent closure. This opens a conversation about the ways in which our path in life sets up our expectations and response to challenges as adults. We also spend some time on the topic of talk therapy and how it c...

Zeek is an incredible athlete with a moving story to share. He woke up one day and realized being 250 lbs with a 44 in the waist and XXL to 3XL shirt wasn't the life he wanted for himself. It all started with hitting the gym and changing his diet. Then he discovered sea moss and really hit his stride. In this episode Zeek shares his personal story and deep experience with using this supplement reg...

In this episode I start by telling a story about my own life's entanglement with alcohol and my eventual victory over it. Then I share some options for how you can potentially change your own perspective and relationship with the oh so common substance. I briefly share some thoughts on A.A., discuss two books that were fundamental in my own development, and finally chat about some options with psy...

In this episode I share some new info on the first four episodes. I promise there is some good stuff in here and if you've checked out the previous episodes this will be useful!  Also spend a little time talking about the future of the podcast. The main announcement being that I'm switching to bi-weekly format for the rest of 2021. Then Jan 3rd I plan to be back on the weekly schedule. More detail...

You've certainly heard of the flow state before. First formalized into psychology in the 80s by Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi this state of mind is characterized by effortless action where the balance between skill and challenge is dialed in, time warps to your advantage, and it is utterly exhilarating and enjoyable. In this episode I'll cover the aspects that characterize this sought after state and th...

What are they good for? Do they work? How do they work? In this episode I'll answer these questions and more as I explore this controversial topic. I touch on the history really quick and then cover some of the main ingredients you'll find in them and how they affect the mind and body. 

Peptides are one of the most exciting compounds coming to light the last few years. They've been around forever, but actually getting access to them is relatively new. In this episode I focus on three peptides that are hailed for their benefits with injury recovery. I talk about BPC-157, MK-677, and TB-500 and share the top level info you need to know to decide if these make sense for you. 

Diving into the topic of Kratom as a supplement. I share info about the legal landscape, reasons people use it, potential side effects, and some personal stories and opinions about it. After listening this you'll know a heck of a lot more about Kratom and if you should give it a try yourself. 

This is a solo episode where I cover the main points you will want to know about to better understand the nuances in TRT. I discuss the benefits, the potential side effects, pre-existing conditions that don't play well, and much more.