Dr. Mark Cheng is back on the podcast discussing the uniqueness of Asian American culture. He shares stories from his childhood and what it was like being an Asian American while working in Asia. We are both frustrated with the of rise anti-Asian hate crimes and focus on actions we can take. I urge everyone to listen and learn as we dissect various self-defense philosophies and tactics.
Read more197. Dan John on education and The Sword in the Stone!
Dan John and I are back discussing the philosophies of The Sword in the Stone and how these philosophies apply to our daily lives.
Read more188. Greg Rucka on BLM protests and media
In this episode, Greg discusses a very personal subject, the arrest of his son Elliott in NYC at a BLM protest and the inaccurate articles by the New York post and online blogs that have caused death threats and stress for Greg and his family.
Read more143. Dan John on love, kindness, and being a good trainer
Dan John is one of the premier coaches and resources in the fitness industry. He is a strength coach and mentor to many in the fitness world.
Read more135. Dan John on education and fitness
My recurring guest Dan John has taken me on this incredible journey through T.H. White’s The Once and Future King, or The Sword in the Stone. In previous episodes with Dan, we discuss everything from fitness philosophy to musicals.
Read more105. Jonathan Marrs on indie filmmaking
Today I chat with documentary filmmaker and photographer, Jonathan Marrs. Over the years, his journeys throughout the world have solidified his interest in photography and filmmaking. In particular, his trips to Nepal and Thailand throughout his twenties taught him the influence of images and stories on worldviews. We discuss these in depth as well as the lens through which he sees the world today.
Read more66. Gareeboo family on Ramadan and others
I admit to knowing very little about the holy month of Ramadan, so I reached out to two of my students, a father and daughter, who I knew were observing Ramadan. It was great for me to get a deeper understanding of the religious and cultural aspects of Ramadan and learn more about the family’s background.
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