by Gene Crawford | Dec 15, 2025 | Podcast
In this powerful Warrior Mindset episode, we explore the idea of breaking barrier; physical, psychological, cultural, and institutional. From Miyamoto Musashi to Harriet Tubman, Bass Reeves to Kyle Maynard, we dissect what makes a true warrior: relentless discipline, adaptive thinking, and the refusal to accept limits.
These warriors didn’t just fight battles, they redefined the battlefield. Whether you’re navigating internal struggles or societal expectations, this episode challenges you to confront what’s holding you back and break through it with clarity, purpose, and grit. Adapt faster. Endure longer. Think deeper. This is how legends are made.
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by Gene Crawford | Dec 8, 2025 | Podcast
Combat sports offer far more than physical conditioning. They give people structure, community, and a brutally honest way to face themselves. Many who struggle with anxiety, depression, or identity issues find stability through training because progress is undeniable and earned. Combat sports replace stigma with connection, giving people a place to fail safely and rebuild confidence. For some, the discipline and consistency found on the mats becomes a lifeline that modern life no longer provides.
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by Gene Crawford | Dec 1, 2025 | Podcast
This episode dives deep into the hidden link between anxiety and status obsession, drawing from martial arts culture, personal stories, and a revealing Men’s Health article. We explore how fear, aggression, and substance abuse often mask insecurity, especially in sparring environments. Through the lens of martial arts training, stoic philosophy, and 25 years of gym leadership, we offer strategies for facing anxiety with purpose, not ego. From bullying scars to business stress, we show how energy, preparation, and authenticity can transform fear into strength. This is your guide to embracing discomfort, fostering accountability, and rejecting performative masculinity.
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by Gene Crawford | Nov 24, 2025 | Podcast
What if heaven wasn’t a peaceful escape, but a battleground for warriors? In this episode, we explore the myth of the Einherjar, Norse warriors who trained for Ragnarok in eternal preparation. But this isn’t just myth, it’s a mindset. We connect their legendary grit to modern challenges like discipline, failure, growth, and inner strength. Through repetition, not perfection, you’ll learn to train, fall, rise, and repeat. We fuse Norse myth with samurai philosophy to help you reframe struggle as sacred. Whether in fitness, business, or daily life, this episode gives you the tools to meet your personal Ragnarok with purpose.
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by Gene Crawford | Nov 17, 2025 | Podcast
Can we use AI to enhance human connection rather than replace it? In this Part 2 of our AI series episodes, Shekeese and I explore how humanist technology, rooted in ethics, education, and responsible use, can transform our relationship with AI. From the dangers of “AI slop” to the potential for real, inquiry-based interaction, we highlight why teaching students to treat AI like a tool, not a replacement, is crucial. We dig into tech company accountability, regulation, social media’s societal role, and even the environmental toll of data centers. This isn’t a tech utopia, it’s a call for wiser integration, grounded in understanding, purpose, and human values.
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