Best Macqueen Podcasts (2026)

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Dan MacQueen: Better Than Yesterday 53:29

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Send us a text Some say life will knock you down. Sometimes it knocks you down twice. Dan MacQueen’s story began with persistent headaches that seemed like an annoying problem, until they became impossible to ignore. An optometrist visit led to a sealed envelope and a direct trip to the hospital. What followed was emergency brain surgery, a brain h…

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The Plan Changed After I Committed: How I Rerouted and Kept Going 10:19

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Send us a text We're adding some short episodes to help you start your week taking action towards your next success! Buzzsprout sent me my 2025 podcast recap—31 episodes, 1,336 minutes, listeners in 47 countries and 376 cities, with 2,081 audio downloads. The numbers are fun… and they don’t tell the real story. In this short solo episode, I share h…

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Authentic Success for High Achievers with Alan Lazaros 43:38

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Send us a text What happens when your life looks incredibly successful on paper, but inside, something feels off? In this episode, Dr. Caroline Sangal talks with Alan Lazaros, Founder and CEO of Next Level University, a global top 100 podcast with more than 2,200 episodes. Alan opens up about the patterns that shaped him as a young high achiever, t…

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Adam Torres: When Fun Turns into a Mission 1:12:56

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Send us a text What if the things you do “just for fun” are actually clues to your calling? In this episode of Your Next Success, Dr. Caroline Sangal talks with Adam Torres, Co-Founder of Mission Matters and host of the Mission Matters series of shows, ranked in the top 2.5% of podcasts worldwide. Adam grew up in southwest Detroit, where survival a…

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Kelly Schuknecht: Career Reinvention & Leading Authentically 54:52

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Send us a text When your career suddenly shifts in a direction you didn’t choose, it can shake everything: your confidence, your identity, and your sense of what’s possible next. Dr. Caroline Sangal is joined by Kelly Schuknecht, a marketing strategist who rebuilt her professional path with honesty, clarity, and a commitment to leading authenticall…

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Carlee Wolfe: Curiosity, Courage & Career Growth 46:04

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Send us a text What if your next career step isn’t about certainty — but curiosity? In this episode of Your Next Success, Dr. Caroline Sangal speaks with Carlee Wolfe, a leadership strategist, talent advisor, and coach whose career has woven through Olympic and Paralympic programs, Under Armour, Hyatt Hotels, and purpose-driven nonprofit work. Carl…

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Dr. Danny Brassell: The Joy of Learning, Leading, and Storytelling 47:51

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Send us a text What if your greatest detours became your best stories? In this episode of Your Next Success, Dr. Caroline Sangal talks with Dr. Danny Brassell, affectionately known as “Jim Carrey with a Ph.D.”—a globally recognized speaker, author, and coach who’s helped thousands of leaders and entrepreneurs turn communication into connection. Dan…

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Inside the Layoff Journey with Steve Jaffe 52:11

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Send us a text In this episode of Your Next Success, Caroline sits down with Steve Jaffe, author of The Layoff Journey: From Dismissal to Discovery. Steve has lived through four layoffs in 25 years, and each one reshaped his understanding of identity, work, and worth. Together, they explore the emotional reality of job loss — the grief, the shock, …

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Walter Dusseldorp: Pure Leadership Power 47:56

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Send us a text What if your next chapter begins when you stop doing and start leading? In this episode of Your Next Success, Dr. Caroline Sangal speaks with Walter Dusseldorp, founder of TheDutchMentor.com — a lifelong learner, paramedic, flight instructor, author, and leadership mentor helping professionals move from doing to leading with purpose.…

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#95 - Paul & Danny - We’re Rebuilding The Podcast Around Strength and Nutrition For Jiu-Jitsu 25:36

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We reset our mission and put strength, nutrition, and injury prevention at the heart of the show, sharing real client stories that prove what smart training delivers. From a 33-kilo cut to competing with a ruptured ACL to a white belt moving up a division, we show how simple systems beat chaos. If you need any help, guys, just reach out to either D…

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Ray Martin: Life Without a Tie — Redefining Success, Freedom, and Joy 1:01:49

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Send us a text What if the version of success you built isn’t the one meant for you? In this episode of Your Next Success, Dr. Caroline Sangal sits down with Ray Martin, author of Life Without a Tie and founder of The Daily Explorer. Ray is an entrepreneur, award-winning business leader, coach, mentor, facilitator, speaker, writer, and mindfulness …

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Garrett Wood: Success Without Sacrifice 56:11

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Send us a text What if success isn’t something you earn—but something you align with? In this episode of Your Next Success, Dr. Caroline Sangal talks with Garrett Wood, founder of Gnosis Therapy, about what happens when high achievers push too far and forget to bring their wellbeing along for the journey. Garrett’s path spans corporate leadership, …

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Amy Adler: How to Tell the Story That Opens Doors 41:42

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Send us a text What if your next opportunity isn’t waiting in another online application—but in how you tell your story? In this episode of Your Next Success, Dr. Caroline Sangal sits down with Amy L. Adler, President of Five Strengths Career Transition Experts, to talk about how powerful storytelling transforms careers. Amy is one of the most resp…

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#94 - Ellee Beckman - Teach Your Kids Jiu Jitsu with this Fun, Evidence-Based Approach 1:26:38

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What if kids learned jiu-jitsu the way kids actually learn best? We sat down with Ellee, a Brazilian jiu-jitsu coach and experienced early-years teacher, to map a practical path from chaotic energy to confident, skilled movement. Her approach centres on play-based, constraint-led games that quietly encode core concepts—pass the legs, hold them down…

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Tigrilla Gardenia - What Plants Taught Her About Success 1:21:03

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Send us a text What if your next chapter isn’t something you chase—but something you grow? In this episode of Your Next Success, Dr. Caroline Sangal sits down with Tigrilla Gardenia, a Nature-Inspired Mentor, certified coach, and World Ambassador for Plant Advocacy, whose journey from sound engineering and Big Tech to plant intelligence and purpose…

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Dr. Al Bramante on Rise Above the Script 40:33

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Send us a text What if the biggest barrier to your next role—or your next chapter—is your own mindset? In this episode, Dr. Al Bramante blends psychology, hypnosis, and NLP with decades of experience as a talent agent to help people rise above self-sabotage and finally step into their potential. His unique approach helps artists, career changers, a…

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#93 - Mark Macqueen - Grapplers Who Think Strength Doesn’t Matter Aren’t Living in the Real World 1:11:05

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We talk through a world champion’s pivot from powerlifting to jiu-jitsu, why coaching culture at Kingsway changed everything, and how smarter stand-up, pinning, and true strength finally showed up on competition day. We share a clear plan for lifting, cardio, and plyos that keeps you improving without burning out. • ADCC Trials win, what improved, …

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John Knowlton: Think Better Every Day 38:15

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Send us a text What if the next level of your success isn’t about climbing higher — but thinking better? John Knowlton has lived that truth. From pastor to co-founder of a wealth-management firm managing over $1 billion in assets, he’s learned that growth without alignment eventually costs too much. After selling his firm and taking a family-first …

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Dr. Tara Singer on What Decades in Leadership Teach You 56:34

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Send us a text What if your next big career decision wasn’t about climbing higher - but choosing wiser? After more than forty years in higher education, Dr. Tara S. Singer has seen it all - great mentors and tough bosses, leaps of faith and gut-wrenching choices to walk away. As the former CEO and President of Omicron Delta Kappa and now a senior c…

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#92 - Paul & Danny - What Vegas Taught Us About BJJ Formats, Brazilian Taps and Resort Fees 34:12

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We return from Vegas with strong views on CJI formats, a fair take on the Taylor vs Bodoni controversy, and a blueprint for training that actually sticks. Between The Sphere, VR ledges, and resort fees, we also map why rotating events could grow jiu-jitsu faster and fairer. Support the show GET OUR FREE EMAILS - https://pjfitnesscoaching.aweb.page/…

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Episode 18: Dr. Naeema Olatunji – Reinvention, Healing, and the Possibility Era 1:03:52

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Send us a text What happens when you refuse to succumb to your circumstances and instead choose to reinvent and rise in glory? Dr. Naeema Olatunji’s story moves from childhood secrets to healing, heartbreak, and a cycling accident that became a divine disruption. A chiropractor, reinvention coach, and author of Raised as a Lie, Naeema shows how the…

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Neena Perez on Faith, Grit, and Straight Talk 46:38

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Send us a text What do you do when life keeps throwing punches? Neena Perez knows firsthand how to rise with grit, grace, and God. From childhood abuse, teen motherhood, and domestic violence to a God moment that released her into culinary school, Neena’s journey is proof that your past doesn’t define your future—it can fuel your purpose. In this p…

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#91 - Dr Asoka - Black Belt Doctor: Navigating Jiu Jitsu Health Challenges 59:02

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Dr. Asoka shares his unique perspective as both a medical professional and a BJJ black belt, offering invaluable insights on health concerns for grapplers and combat sports athletes. Guest Stuff: Insta - https://www.instagram.com/dr_asoka GMC reference number: 4545590 Combat Sports Hygiene - https://sportshygiene.com/ Support the show GET OUR FREE …

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Reframing Changes Everything | Dan MacQueen 39:58

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Summary In this episode, Dan McQueen shares his incredible journey of resilience and recovery after a life-altering brain hemorrhage. He discusses the challenges he faced during his recovery, the importance of mindset, and how shifting perspectives can lead to personal growth. Dan emphasizes the significance of acceptance, gratitude, and intentiona…

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#90 - Rob Ingram - The McDojo Life: Exposing Martial Arts Scams and Cults 1:28:03

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In this hilarious episode, Rob from McDojo Life discusses his mission to expose frauds and cults in martial arts, offering insight into the manipulative tactics used by instructors and how the lack of regulatory oversight enables predatory behaviour. Support the show GET OUR FREE EMAILS - https://pjfitnesscoaching.aweb.page/GrapplersPerspective Co-…

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From Government Grants to Guiding Researchers: Dr. Julia Barzyk's Career Shift 49:13

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Send us a text What happens when a federal program manager leaves government service and turns her insider knowledge into a business that helps others thrive? In this episode of Your Next Success, Dr. Julia Barzyk shares her transition from managing a $6M+ geoscience and engineering research portfolio at the U.S. Army Research Office to founding Wi…

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#89 - Christian Graugart - BJJ Globetrotters: Build Friendships, Not Business Relationships 1:08:37

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Christian Graugart, founder of BJJ Globetrotters and Beltchecker.com, shares his mission to create a jiu-jitsu community built on friendship rather than business relationships. His approach has grown into the world's largest jiu-jitsu affiliation with 1,300 academies worldwide and over 100 camps conducted across multiple continents. Started BJJ Glo…

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Let Her Out - Natalie Siston on Clarity, Courage, and Career Change 41:40

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Send us a text What does it really take to let the truest version of you lead? In this powerful episode of Your Next Success, host Dr. Caroline Sangal sits down with Natalie Siston—keynote speaker, author of Let Her Out, and the Lead Global Presenter at Positive Intelligence®—to explore how to navigate career shifts with clarity, authenticity, and …

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#88 - Gile Huni - Exposing Fake Black Belts and BJJ Scandal for Over a Decade 58:01

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Guillaume (Gile) Huni, the founder of BJJ Eastern Europe and a 3rd-degree black belt, shares his journey from corporate real estate to becoming a full-time jiu-jitsu instructor and media entrepreneur in Serbia. • Half French, half Filipino with an international background before settling in Serbia • Started training BJJ in Paris in 2000 after disco…

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#87 - Adam Singer - Coaching is About Creating Environments, Not Teaching Techniques 1:39:49

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Adam Singer shares his 25-year journey in coaching BJJ and MMA, explaining how ecological dynamics and the constraints-led approach creates more effective grapplers despite less technical instruction. • SBG's "aliveness" approach filters effective techniques through realistic testing • Traditional drilling methods often fail to transfer to live sit…

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Unlocking Cognitive Health with Eric Collett 25:33

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In this episode of the Fill Up Podcast, Richard Haynes interviews Eric Collett, founder of A Mind for All Seasons, a company dedicated to improving cognitive and mental health. Eric shares his journey from uncertainty about his career to establishing a successful business aimed at enhancing brain health. He discusses the Enhance Protocol, his exper…

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Dr. Lucinda Jackson's Remarkable Next Act: From Global Science Leader to Freedom-Fueled Creator 54:51

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Send us a text What do you do when your career has spanned the globe, your leadership has made a measurable impact, and you still feel called to something more? In this episode of Your Next Success, Dr. Caroline Sangal talks with Dr. Lucinda Jackson—a global executive, scientist, author, and speaker—about the choices, turning points, and clarity th…

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#86 - Eddie Bravo - I'm Nearly Done Rolling, My Body's A Mess, I Keep Getting Hurt! 35:58

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Eddie Bravo shares the evolution of his revolutionary no-gi jiu-jitsu system and the development of Combat Jiu-Jitsu as a bridge between sport grappling and MMA. He discusses his journey from questioning traditional gi training to creating innovative formats that keep jiu-jitsu connected to its fighting roots. • Excitement about 10th Planet's team …

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How Penda L. James Found Her Calling in Writing - and Helping Others Do the Same 52:01

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Send us a text What if every twist in your path has been preparing you for the exact impact you are meant to make? In this episode of Your Next Success, I sit down with Penda L. James—author, scribe coach, publisher, and founder of InSCRIBEd Inspiration. Penda has spent her career walking in service: from social work, higher education, and nonprofi…

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#85 - Gianni Grippo - UFC BJJ Reality Show Was Mostly Staged, We Stayed In Hotels 1:10:28

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Grippo joins us to discuss his opponent change for Who's Number One, his experience competing in Kazakhstan, and his journey on the UFC BJJ reality show. • Sharing the recent change from facing Owen Jones to Max Hansen at Who's Number One • Breaking down why he felt confident against Owen's leg entanglement game • Reflecting on the surprising quali…

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#84 - Priit Mihkelson - Why Defensive Jiu Jitsu Specialist Switched From SBG to Eco 1:26:47

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Expect to get the grapplers perspective on where Priit's martial arts journey started, his defensive Jiu Jitsu innovations and teaching, how the BJJ Globetrotters Camps changed his life, early days with SBG, why he switched from SBG to Ecological Dynamics, how to correctly scale and much more. Priit Mihkelson is a 3rd degree Brazilian Jiu Jitsu bla…

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#83 - Paul Ardila - Lawyer By Day, Elite Grappler By Night and Sometimes at Weekends 1:01:20

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Expect to get the grapplers perspective on Paul's experience at the CJI Euro Trials, what he thinks of the English and our breakfast, how he nearly ended up in the Americas squad, how he juggles his career as a busy lawyer and being an elite grappler and much more. Paul Ardila is a decorated Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) black belt known for his succes…

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From Expert to Entrepreneur: Jeff Kiplinger on Building, Selling, and Starting Over 38:26

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Send us a text What becomes possible when you stop trying to prove yourself and start building something that reflects who you truly are? In this episode, Dr. Caroline Sangal talks with Dr. Jeff Kiplinger, a PhD chemist, bestselling author, and entrepreneur whose career has spanned scientific leadership, business ownership, and incredible growth th…

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#82 - Shane Curtis - The Gothlord’s Unorthodox BJJ Style, Training & Comp Mindset 1:03:26

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Expect to get the grapplers perspective on The Gothlord's potential match with Pat Downey, how he developed his unorthodox style of grappling, what difference getting a coach made, his training split and approach, his mental preparation, his comp warm up, his thoughts on UFC and much more. Shane 'The Gothlord' Curtis is a BJJ Black Belt and UK Prof…

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#81 - Lucas Kanard - Developing the Guard that Shocked the Jiu Jitsu World at CJI 1:31:24

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Expect to get the grapplers perspective on how he went from being known as a bit of gym hero to winning ADCC trials and shocking the world at CJI 1 in one year, how he developed his renowned guard game, current NoGi grappling culture, the upcoming CJI 2 event and much more. Luas Kanard is an Australian Professional Grappler who gained notoriety whe…

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Why You're Not Getting Interviews - Six Mistakes Hurting Your Job Search 29:58

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Send us a text Many job seekers are taking action, following advice, and putting in consistent effort. Yet despite that, the interviews still aren’t coming. In this episode of Your Next Success, Dr. Caroline Sangal shares six common mistakes that quietly disrupt even the most well-intentioned job search. These patterns often go unnoticed, but they …

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#80 - Seth Belisle - CJI President: Creating the Most Disruptive BJJ Event in History 1:08:26

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Expect to get the grapplers perspective on Seth's legit BJJ background, how he met Craig Jones and started B-Team, Creating CJI 1, what the Fair Fight Foundation really do, what Craig Jones is really like off camera, thoughts on the controversial Euro trials, UFC BJJ and much more. Seth Belisle is a BJJ Black Belt, Co-Founder and Effective CEO of B…

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Stop Chasing Control. Get Clear on What’s Next. 28:19

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Send us a text Today we’re diving deep into what it means to reach for control in your life and career and how often that’s actually holding you back from what you truly want. We explore why questioning your path might be more normal, and more important, than you’ve ever given yourself credit for. We’ll also look at how to begin listening to that q…

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#79 - Kit Dale - The Simple Secret to Passing Any Guard In Jiu Jitsu 1:10:17

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Expect to get the grapplers perspective on Kit's recent return to competition, the Giles trials, fighting Xande Ribeiro, how he systemically passed an impassable guard, how you can pass any guard in Jiu Jitsu, how people should learn, his White Belt Movie and much more. Kit Dale is a Black Belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu and is Australia’s most decorat…

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A Life Fully Lived with Dr. Heinz Plaumann: From Global manager to Career Mentor 34:09

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Send us a text What if your career could be both brilliant and balanced? What if everything you’ve achieved—your wins, your failures, your pivots—was actually preparing you for a life that’s more aligned, more meaningful, more you? In this episode, Dr. Heinz Plaumann shares what it means to live a life fully lived. From global manager in the chemic…

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#78 - Mike Bidwell - Doing BJJ After 40, Here's How to Stay Uninjured on the Mats 1:16:22

7M ago1:16:22

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Expect to get the grapplers perspective on life as a grappler after 40, BJJ after 40 online community, diminishing returns, weight training & diet for longevity, TRT use & abuse and much more. Mike Bidwell is a BJJ Black Belt and Founder of the Online Community BJJ After 40. Through this community, Mike supports thousands of older grapplers with st…

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Living What Matters: Kristin Hiemstra on Alignment, EQ, and Courage 44:18

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Send us a text Have you ever looked around at your life, your job, or your carefully planned-out path and wondered quietly - how did I end up here? Today’s guest, Kristin Hiemstra, asked herself that same question—and instead of ignoring it, she followed the thread. In this honest and empowering conversation, she shares her journey from burnout to …

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#77 - Chris Wojcik - Improve Your Jiu Jitsu By Swapping Your Ego For Creativity 57:39

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Expect to get the grapplers perspective on the mindset required to innovate and acquire skill in jiu jitsu, training at B-Team and managing the camera's, his strength and recovery programme, how getting the ADCC ended a crisis, CJI 2 and much more. Chris Wojcik is a black belt Jiu Jitsu fighter and innovator, currently competing professionally unde…

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The Hidden Force Behind Your Next Success: Mental Fitness 32:09

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Send us a text What if the real reason you are stuck is not your resume or strategy but your mind? In this episode of Your Next Success Dr Caroline Sangal shares the breakthrough that reshaped her coaching method forever The story of one brilliant chemist unlocks the hidden force behind self-sabotage and explains why even the most prepared professi…

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#76 - Faris Ben-Lamkadem - Coach Faris Explains His Decisions After Controversial CJI Euro Trials 1:22:52

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Expect to get the grapplers perspective on the recent, chaotic and controversial CJI Euro trials, why he picked show girls over a pit wall, why Eoghan O'Flanagan isn't in the team, if he did Taylor dirty with ADCC overtime, why Paul was the wildcard pick, who was originally planned to be in the team, CJI squad tactics and much more. Faris 'Faradinh…