We all have an enemy within ourselves that must be defeated. Don't deny that. Realize it. Accept it. Own it. Learn to focus that energy and become a powerful, peaceful warrior — a better, stronger person. Tim Hoover and Steve Mittman, lifelong martial artists, kick around things like 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲, 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗰𝘆, 𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗴𝗲, 𝗱𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗶𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲, 𝗳𝗮𝗶𝘁𝗵, 𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘂𝗮𝗹𝘀, 𝘀𝗲𝗹𝗳-𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁, and more — in a way that's appreciated by everyone. Martial artist or not, 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗽𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗲. Together, we'll 𝘼𝙩𝙩𝙖𝙘𝙠 ...
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Karate is for everyone. So, join us each week for a 20 to 25 minute conversation on all types of subjects. We go from managing the distractions of daily life, through martial arts history and people, and common sense concepts to add to your self defense armor. Plus we have interviews and so much more. After spending over 40 years discussing life's challenges in a dojo, (both as a student and as a teacher) I decided it would be fun to share the conversations with everyone. And it is! We're ha ...
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The Love Better podcast is designed to help you love the right things in the right ways. Love is central to every relationship (good or bad!), and it is integral to knowing God. Each episode explores practical ways to grow your heart and renew your relationships as Christ intends. We let God define love and use the Bible as our foundation. Let's learn to love like Christ and love for Christ. Remember, you are loved, so go... love better!
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Your marriage is ending, and your mind won't slow down. You're trying to make decisions while flooded with fear, anger, and second-guessing. Getting Divorced Without Losing Your Mind is here to help you think again with plain, practical steps. I'm Corey Shapiro, a New York City divorce attorney. For 25 years, I've helped people at this exact moment find their footing and slow things down when everything feels urgent. This podcast is here to help you make grounded decisions for yourself, your ...
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We will explore topics related to regaining personal power, creating happiness, building success and self-confidence, and successfully applying the principles of the Law of Attraction. We will introduce tools and techniques to help you master unsupportive thoughts and emotions that cause grief, frustration, fear, and more.
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Welcome to the podcast, Full PreFrontal: Exposing the Mysteries of Executive Function hosted by Sucheta Kamath. Executive Function is a core set of cognitive skills that allow humans to focus attention, block out distractions, plan ahead, stay engaged, temper emotions, and think flexibly while creatively solving problems to fulfill personal and social goals. The prefrontal cortex region of the brain, which governs Executive Function, is often compared to an air traffic control system at a bu ...
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"A man is great not because he hasn't failed. A man is great because failure hasn't stopped him." — Confucius
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What does Southwest Airlines, a six-month podcast hiatus, and Jesus’ words to Martha have in common? This episode explores why adding more to your life may be quietly costing you what matters most—and how learning to subtract might be the most loving decision you make. Send us a text "Remember, you are loved, so go, love better!"…
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Noticing the Extraordinary in the Ordinary
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24:17We' were so lucky to be joined by Shelby today to discuss this great Zen concept. We had a blast and hopefully you will too. Shelby has been on a few times. I think her first appearance may have been when we were celebrating our 25th episode! Here's the link: https://www.buzzsprout.com/477379/episodes/3383908 Thanks Shelby. Zen philosophy is behind…
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Titus 2:3-5| January 4, 2026 | Pastor Leo Bilyk Pastor Leo Bilyk is Teaching on Titus 2:3-5 as a part of our study on the book of Titus. We hope you are blessed and equipped by today's message. To find out more about Shorebreak Church or to partner financially, visit www.shorebreakchurch.com To share your story or ask questions, contact aloha@shore…
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Ep 413 - Seize the Opportunity this New Year
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6:06This episode challenges listeners to stop hesitating, take ownership of their actions, and lead — on the mat, in conversations, and in life. Tim and Steve break down a powerful idea that applies far beyond self-defense: whoever acts first controls the outcome. Drawing from a real-world drill, they show how being even a split second late puts you at…
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Start Here 2026: Getting Divorced Without Losing Your Mind
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12:12Feeling overwhelmed by your divorce? Start here. In this episode, Corey Shapiro shares how to slow down, set boundaries, and think clearly before emotions or bad advice make things worse. Getting Divorced Without Losing Your Mind Podcast with Corey Shapiro Leave A Voice Mail Get My Book Follow On LinkedIn Disclaimer This podcast is intended to ente…
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"I can't believe it's been a year since I didn't become a better person." — Unknown
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Last week we started this discussion on Self-Defense books. This week we add a third book to the mix. It's called The Gift of Fear. Sensei Tracey joins us again as we get deeper into the subject. We have discussed self-defense before on the program. Check out last weeks episode notes for more. This week I decided to tag an episode on Female warrior…
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Titus 2:11-14 | December 28, 2025 | Pastor Alex Tovkach Pastor Alex Tovkach is Teaching on Titus 2:11-14. We hope you are blessed and equipped by today's message. To find out more about Shorebreak Church or to partner financially, visit www.shorebreakchurch.com To share your story or ask questions, contact [email protected] Mahalo for list…
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Ep 412 - A Genuine Gift: Presence Over Presents
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1:19Whether it's the holidays or all year long, giving matters. Tim and Steve share a short quote from St Francis of Assisi: "It is in giving that we receive." They explain that giving is not only about gifts. It can be spending time with people, listening, and being there for someone. Time is important and something everyone can give. Life can be busy…
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The Emotionally Savvy Divorce with Katherine Miller
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37:18Key takeaway: Your emotions are not the problem in divorce. How you use them is. Most divorce books say to leave your emotions at the door. Katherine Miller, author of The Emotionally Savvy Divorce, has a different take: your emotions can be your most valuable negotiation tool if you know how to work with them instead of fighting them. Katherine an…
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Comparing Three Self-Defense Books - A Self-Defense Palooza!
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21:28Sensei Tracey joins us today to discuss 3 different Self-defense books. Mine, Master Kelljchian's and a man named Gavin de Becker who wrote a book called The Gift of Fear. Sensei Tracey has been on so many times. One that I love was back in 2021 when we talked about the Tanto (the knife). https://www.buzzsprout.com/477379/episodes/8061673 Also, we …
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"He who has not Christmas in his heart will never find it under a tree." — Roy L Smith
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Isaiah 35, Luke 2:8-14 | December 21, 2025 | Pastor Leo Bilyk Pastor Leo Bilyk is Teaching on Isaiah 35, Luke 2:8-14. We hope you are blessed and equipped by today's message. To find out more about Shorebreak Church or to partner financially, visit www.shorebreakchurch.com To share your story or ask questions, contact [email protected] Mah…
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Controlling chaos through disciplined systems is what Tim and Steve discuss: Chaos is the universe's default; order must be intentionally created You can't control everything — focus on the controllables Disciplined systems help you respond, not react, to chaos Rituals and routines create structure and stability Modern life (news, social media) fee…
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Divorce Isn't Just an Ending. It's a Reckoning
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18:22Season 6 finale. Five truths to carry forward: clarity over control, balance over fairness, time as currency, emotions that pass, and progress over perfection. Getting Divorced Without Losing Your Mind Podcast with Corey Shapiro Leave A Voice Mail Get My Book Follow On LinkedIn Disclaimer This podcast is intended to entertain and inform, not to pro…
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"Christmas is not a time or a season, but a state of mind." — President Calvin Coolidge
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Perseverance- Our Motto the Last Few Weeks
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22:40Well we've run into both medical and technical difficulties this last few weeks. Don't worry, no one is on the verge of death. Everyone is ok. When life interrupted the flow of our work, we dug in and decided to listen to this old episode. It made us smile and we hope it makes you smile too. Stay tuned till the end for a bonus giggles (or groans). …
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Isaiah 9:6-7, Colossians 1:12-23 | December 14, 2025 | Pastor Jason Hulce Pastor Jason Hulce is Teaching on Isaiah 9:6-7 and Colossians 1:12-23. We hope you are blessed and equipped by today's message. To find out more about Shorebreak Church or to partner financially, visit www.shorebreakchurch.com To share your story or ask questions, contact alo…
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Ep 410 - Navigating Life by Recognizing Patterns
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7:00Life runs on patterns — and the faster you learn to spot them, the faster you grow. Tim and Steve break down how recognizing patterns in your career, relationships, and personal habits becomes a superpower. Just like AI and in martial arts, once you read the rhythm, you can adapt, respond, and win. Pattern recognition isn't just awareness — it's th…
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You don't earn rest. You need it to think clearly. Corey explains why self-care isn't optional during divorce and how to start small. Getting Divorced Without Losing Your Mind Podcast with Corey Shapiro Leave A Voice Mail Get My Book Follow On LinkedIn Disclaimer This podcast is intended to entertain and inform, not to provide legal advice. For any…
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Philippians 2:5-11 | December 7, 2025 | Raymond Billy Raymond Billy is Teaching on Philippians 2:5-11. We hope you are blessed and equipped by today's message. To find out more about Shorebreak Church or to partner financially, visit www.shorebreakchurch.com To share your story or ask questions, contact [email protected] Mahalo for listeni…
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Yay! It's time to revisit our great guests, stories and plenty of mistakes from the past 6 months. I'll tag as many episodes as I can below. Did you hear our 2 episodes with the voice of the podcast (Sensei Jay)? Here's the one we did on Camouflage: https://www.buzzsprout.com/477379/episodes/17972128 And here is the one where we talked about WW1 pl…
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"Every moment one lives is different from the other. The good, the bad, hardship, the joy, the tragedy, love, and happiness are all interwoven into one single, indescribable whole that is called life. You cannot separate the good from the bad. And perhaps there is no need to do so, either." — Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy Onassis…
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Ep 409 - Martial Arts Life Lessons at 50 and 70
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9:05Tim and Steve break down how steady practice — in martial arts or anything else — can shape who we become at any age. They share how training together strengthened their friendship and why the core principles matter far beyond the dojo. Key ideas they highlight: Repetition builds discipline. Small actions done daily create real change. Grow in litt…
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How Holiday Schedules Actually Work in Divorce
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9:53Holiday schedules override your regular parenting routine. Corey breaks down how to define them precisely, handle the collisions, and stop treating December like a zero-sum game. Getting Divorced Without Losing Your Mind Podcast with Corey Shapiro Leave A Voice Mail Get My Book Follow On LinkedIn Disclaimer This podcast is intended to entertain and…
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Makiwara and Tamishawara _ An Archived Episode
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24:56Welcome to December 2025 and an episode from 2021. This episode is packed with stories about breaking (tamishawara). Remember that back in 2021, when this was recorded Sensei Landyn was a kid. In the years between then and now Sensei Landyn has done many breaks including the required one with the nunchaku mention in this episode. We also mention qu…
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"Knowing is not enough, we must apply. Willing is not enough, we must do." — Bruce Lee
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Psalm 136 | November 30, 2025 | Pastor Alex Tovkach Pastor Alex Tovkach is Teaching on Psalm 136. We hope you are blessed and equipped by today's message. To find out more about Shorebreak Church or to partner financially, visit www.shorebreakchurch.com To share your story or ask questions, contact [email protected] Mahalo for listening!…
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In this special Thanksgiving 2025 episode, Tim and Steve explain that saying "thank you" is good, but gratitude means really feeling thankful in your heart. Steve talks about teaching kids to enjoy the small things. Tim shares how laughing in the dojo helps people stay positive. They remind everyone to celebrate the good things in life — family, fr…
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Why Some Kids Heal After Divorce and Others Don’t
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13:42Some kids seem to bounce back after divorce while others carry the pain for years. Corey Shapiro explains why that happens and how your healing becomes the key to your child’s emotional recovery. Getting Divorced Without Losing Your Mind Podcast with Corey Shapiro Leave A Voice Mail Get My Book Follow On LinkedIn Disclaimer This podcast is intended…
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"If you love life, don't waste time, for time is what life is made up of." — Bruce Lee
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Once upon a time in China - a Movie Review
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23:14Sensei Lydia and Sensei Randy joined us to have a fantastic afternoon of movie watching and the riotous discussion that followed. We hope you enjoy it. A big thank you to Sifu Michael Ng for the recommendation. We've done lots of movies, but I feel good about tagging this one because we do mention it in the episode. Jic you missed it: https://www.b…
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Titus 2:3-5 | November 23, 2025 | Pastor Leo Bilyk Pastor Leo Bilyk is Teaching on Titus 2:3-5 as a part of a sermon series through the book of Titus. We hope you are blessed and equipped by today's message. To find out more about Shorebreak Church or to partner financially, visit www.shorebreakchurch.com To share your story or ask questions, conta…
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Tim and Steve dive into how powerful experiences can reconnect us to our emotions and the world around us. Steve shares a recent trip to the Grand Ole Opry — a night of clean humor, incredible acoustics, and nostalgic energy that reminded him what it feels like to be fully present. The guys talk about feng shui and how the spaces we live in can boo…
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Divorce can leave you feeling like love and happiness are over. Corey Shapiro shares how to heal, rebuild trust, and take simple steps toward a life that feels good again. Getting Divorced Without Losing Your Mind Podcast with Corey Shapiro Leave A Voice Mail Get My Book Follow On LinkedIn Disclaimer This podcast is intended to entertain and inform…
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