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It's detox time, baby! We end our week with life force #5: Detoxification. There's a lot coming in and a lot going out when it comes to our bodies, so it's important to keep our detox system operating at full capacity. It's been a super(life) week learning from this book! ... More with The Spaniard: Website Spaniard's books on Amazon   Speaking Info. Reading List Instagram Facebook Twitter  

Today, we're talking about two life forces. First up, life force #3: Oxygenation. We'll learn how to keep our bodies oxygen-rich with some simple, easy-to-follow practices. Second, we're diving into that thing we used to talk about in Chemistry...pH...life force #4: Alkalization. Except this time, we're actually trying to understand it (I am, anyway!). ... More with The Spaniard: Website Spaniard'...

This episode will save you from flaming out on Trivia Night when these kinds of questions come up: Did elephants ever populate North America? How about sabertooth tigers? Cheetahs? And where did horses originate? What American genius spread fake news about coyotes? The Spaniard's guest, New York Times Best Selling Author Dan Flores, has all of these answers. Prepare to be enlightened and entertain...

When I was a young wrestler, one of the things my mom instilled in us most (she's a nurse) was to drink lots of water. It's a habit I continue to this day, every day, and something we'll talk about today with life force #2: Hydration.  ... More with The Spaniard: Website Spaniard's books on Amazon   Speaking Info. Reading List Instagram Facebook Twitter

Alvin Ho is afraid of everything. He doesn't like school, can't talk in school and wishes more than anything he didn't have to go. But he goes anyway. Today, we take a look at some of my/our common fears and how we can address them. ... More with The Spaniard: Website Spaniard's books on Amazon   Speaking Info. Reading List Instagram Facebook Twitter

Up today, life force #1: Nutrition. Darin refers to nutrition as "the cornerstone of health", and today we're going to learn some key guidelines to keep us on track when it comes to what we feed our body. Hint: Most of us already know what we need to do, but for whatever reason, we don't do it. Let today be a solid reminder. ... More with The Spaniard: Website Spaniard's books on Amazon   Speaking...

"Down to Earth" on Netflix got me interested in learning more from Darin Olien, and, fortunately, he has written a book. This week, we take a look at his book, "Superlife", and what he calls "the five life forces" that can lead us to a "healthy, fit, and eternally awesome life." Yup, I'm in! ... More with The Spaniard: Website Spaniard's books on Amazon   Speaking Info. Reading List Instagram Face...

This has been an incredibly fun book to talk about, and today we say goodbye to The Greatest Salesman with lessons on multiplying one's value, action and asking for the right type of guidance.  ... More with The Spaniard: Website Spaniard's books on Amazon   Speaking Info. Reading List Instagram Facebook Twitter

Today's scrolls speak to the importance of mastering one's emotions and not taking things (ourselves included) too seriously - remaining steadfast in one's pursuits while retaining the wonder and magic of being a kid.  ... More with The Spaniard: Website Spaniard's books on Amazon   Speaking Info. Reading List Instagram Facebook Twitter

At age 37, this episode's guest calls himself "Old Man Luna." That's compared to his fellow new members of the National Guard—and even some of his drill instructors. Episode 236 went into Frank Luna's late-breaking decision to enter the military. Now he returns to describe his training, including why he chose to finish despite a hernia. Frank also gives The Spaniard live feedback on the courses th...

Today's episode (and scrolls) is filled with lessons on embracing your uniqueness and seizing each and every day.  ... More with The Spaniard: Website Spaniard's books on Amazon   Speaking Info. Reading List Instagram Facebook Twitter

This is a choose your own adventure type book (nine stories in one) that highlights our power to choose. Danny is a young boy who learns the power of his choices (and their consequences) through day to day interactions with his family. A great tool to introduce/emphasize the power of choice to kids.  ... More with The Spaniard: Website Spaniard's books on Amazon   Speaking Info. Reading List Insta...

Today, we take a look at the first three lessons contained in the scrolls. They pertain to good habits, love and persistence.  ... More with The Spaniard: Website Spaniard's books on Amazon   Speaking Info. Reading List Instagram Facebook Twitter

If you're looking for a short, fun, inspiring read to help you keep going, this is a book for you. The Greatest Salesman is a story of happiness and fulfillment in the process of pursuit. It is full of principles and insights that help keep us centered and focused on the truly important aspects of life. While highlighting the art of selling, its principles apply to life in general.  ... More with...

We end our time with The Ride of Our Lives by reflecting on some of the lessons John took from his bike trip regarding life, leadership, love and transformation. An inspirational and uplifting sendoff to an inspirational and uplifting book.  ... More with The Spaniard: Website Spaniard's books on Amazon   Speaking Info. Reading List Instagram Facebook Twitter

Today's lessons include: going after opportunities (long shot, or not), the true meaning of education and a quick reality on preventative maintenance.  ... More with The Spaniard: Website Spaniard's books on Amazon   Speaking Info. Reading List Instagram Facebook Twitter

On a future show, The Spaniard will talk to John Gronski about his distinguished 40-year military career, which included time with Jocko Willink in Iraq. But this episode focuses on the young Gronski family when they rode across the United States for three months in 1983. John, his wife Berti, and their 15-month-old son Stephen encountered snow, rain, heat, locusts and all manner of bicycle breakd...

Lots of ties to fighting in today's exploration of John and Berti's bike trip across America. You might just hear one or two Rocky references. Maybe.  ... More with The Spaniard: Website Spaniard's books on Amazon   Speaking Info. Reading List Instagram Facebook Twitter

Join us today as we learn about Harriet Tubman's life and role in helping free 70 slaves via the Underground Railroad. She is an example of standing up for what's right, even when it's difficult and dangerous to do so. We can learn a lot from her.  ... More with The Spaniard: Website Spaniard's books on Amazon   Speaking Info. Reading List Instagram Facebook Twitter

Today, we talk the baptize-by-fire-ness of traveling 4,000 miles on a bicycle trip with your relatively-newlywed spouse, the types of preparation that journey entails and the idea of "burning the ships" as it relates to taking off across the country on your bicycle.  ... More with The Spaniard: Website Spaniard's books on Amazon   Speaking Info. Reading List Instagram Facebook Twitter

A 4,000-mile bike ride across the country with a 15-month-old son...That's what John Gronski and his wife, Berti, did in 1983. And this is the story. Such a fun read. Let's dive in! ... More with The Spaniard: Website Spaniard's books on Amazon   Speaking Info. Reading List Instagram Facebook Twitter

With information on "email apnea" and the birth and evolution of yoga, as well as a summation of what we learned in "Breath", today's episode is a great sendoff to a more happily and healthily breathing you! ... More with The Spaniard: Website Spaniard's books on Amazon   Speaking Info. Reading List Instagram Facebook Twitter

From periodontic contraptions that increase the width of your mouth and airways, to a 10th century Buddhist man who mastered his breath in the Himalayas, today is loaded with some awesome information to help you breathe better.  ... More with The Spaniard: Website Spaniard's books on Amazon   Speaking Info. Reading List Instagram Facebook Twitter

Talks 300 is a nice number. It's kind of momentous, but not really. Regardless, we decided to do a little something different on this Throwback Thursday—some storytelling about the old days. Before professional fighting, I was a Spanish teacher and wrestling coach. A lesser known fact is that during that time I had a stint on reality TV. Long before I was a "pro", I was a "Joe" on Spike TV's "Pros...

Never had I considered the longevity benefits of expanding my lung capacity, the importance of breathing slowly and its connection to a healthy CO2 level in my body, nor the idea that breathing less is an optimal practice. If you're in that same boat, prepare to be enlightened. ... More with The Spaniard: Website Spaniard's books on Amazon   Speaking Info. Reading List Instagram Facebook Twitter