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Mindful Ninjas Podcast with Jesse and Ryan. -Martial arts -Business -Relationships -Education -Humour -Life

Mindful Ninjas Podcast


    • Jul 2, 2024 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
    • 1h 4m AVG DURATION
    • 138 EPISODES


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    Episode 138: Proposal, no means no, overtraining, warrior & the gardener and BJJ transformation

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2024 62:52


    Description; Ryan kicks it off with a quote about work ethic and how there's no such thing as overtraining. Why the warrior is useless most of the time and should learn to garden. Jesse shares his proposal

    Episode 137: Fake persona, lonely alpha's, BJJ disrupter and genuine desires

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2024 66:00


    Description; A quote about receiving love and fake persona's. Bullying, alpha's and fragile ego's. The difference between what we want and what we want to want and why so many of us blindly follow our desires. Hunter Lee and his second pro mma fight, Criag Jones disrupting the BJJ world, the need for a friend believing in you, remote misses in war and the mindset that follows, and much more. We hope you enjoy the episode!

    Episode 136: Phone junkies, Lone Wolf mentality, Boredom is good & the Comfort Crisis

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2024 62:06


    In this episode; 80 year old billionaire attributes 80% of his success to one simple rule. How a Lone Wolf Mentality is dangerous and often a lie. Influential books that change behavior and why reading is superior to audio-books. Jesse dives into, "The Comfort Crisis" and covers a few topics such as; Boredom being good, Cell phone use, anxiety, walks in nature, Ruck Marching and much more! We hope you enjoy the episode!

    Episode 135: Lost potential, body talk, lonely roads worth walking and Masterful Coaching

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2024 67:51


    In this episode; A unique definition of success, comparing 10km runs with the elite, Ryan goes to Nashville & learns from a master, Jesse's body is communicating that something is wrong, Tim Ferriss teaches us the power of measuring twice and cutting once, woman kills dog for political campaign, lonely roads worth walking, close friends and much more!

    Episode 134: Scared to grow old, Fight or flight, failing forward and calling out legends

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2024 62:51


    How our podcast entered into the top 1% of global podcasts! We then talk about Hunter Lee calling out a striking legend! The fear of growing old and living a boring life and what to do about it. Usman gives powerful lesson after brutal KO in front of his daughter. A slow approach to fitness vs the all in approach. How fear almost ruined a comedians life. David & Goliath and how being smaller can be an advantage. And much more! We hope you enjoy this one!

    Episode 133: Tracking for success, love authentically, dating preferences and trolling the world

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2024 68:37


    In this episode; Kids littering and bad parenting. Courage, bullying, and why people join cults. Dating preferences and men loving authentically. Ryan Garcia trolling the world. Counting calories and tracking money. We hope you enjoy the episode!

    Episode 132: Career visualization, uncomfortable feelings, chessboard moves for life & Ted-Talks

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2024 62:21


    Kicking off the podcast with a generalization of falling in love. A chessboard concept on the choices we make in life that brings back memories of Jesse's mom. Visualizing your future career and why it may be inaccurate. Uncomfortable feelings that indicate you're on the right path. Ryan shares a Ted Talk on the perspective on time. Dana White and C-sections, careers, business mindset and more! We hope you enjoy the episode!

    Episode 131: Roadhouse, Empire of the Summer Moon and pretending to lose

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2024 68:46


    Topics: The new movie "Roadhouse", Ryan Garcia's state of mind, backing out of fights, realistic goals for your home, Empire of the Summer Moon book, and more! We hope you enjoy the episode!

    Episode 130: Prenups, Going all in, Struggling silently, Loopholes to Championships and UFC Recap

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2024 55:28


    UFC fight recap to start the podcast. We then dive into vanlife, life hacks, Tim Ferriss and becoming a kickboxing champion. Jesse shares another peaceful warrior moment at the condo. We talk about successful people and their lies, ALL-IN mentality  and prenuptial agreements. Suicide talk on Omegle and much more! We hope you enjoy this one!

    Episode 129: Fixing the world, Amazing death, homeless reverend and disarming your dad

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2024 57:21


    Podcast topics: Criticism of JRE, Jesse meets a reverend, average weight then and now, social media use and gym goers, how tragic death is "amazing," Strickland vs Sneako, coaches and students helping each other far more than we think, and more! We hope you enjoy the episode!

    Episode 128: Stats sheet, hugging strangers, 1883 and getting soaked by a bus

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2024 68:50


    Jesse gets visited by his mom in a dream. We discuss the show "1883" and the movie "Napoleon" and what we learned from them. Jesse hugs a drunk stranger in the park. Ryan talks inspiration and WWE heroes. Woman gets soaked by a bus in Saskatoon and teaches us a powerful lesson. We discuss ambition, stats sheet for relationships and more. We hope you enjoy the episode!

    Episode 127: Childhood trauma, the will to win, holes in the heart and church lessons

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2024 64:01


    Childhood trauma, UFC and Sean Strickland. Jake Lee on breaking wills and the mindset of a fighter. We discuss a powerful lesson taught by a homeless man in church. Jesse talks about depression and the stages of grief and realizes a powerful lesson on kindness while walking through Safeway. George Janko challenges Andrew Tate, role models for men and much more. We hope you enjoy the episode!

    Episode 126: Mom's passing, a son's duty, dying with grace, and how little things are everything

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2024 66:05


    Jesse opens up about his mom passing away. The privilege we had during her last days. Feeling opposite emotions, simultaneously. The true power of community and family. Why little things aren't so little and much more. We hope you enjoy this one. Thanks.

    Episode 125: Cancer, pain adhesive, mom's got jokes, call your friends, hockey ass & Mexico

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2023 77:04


    Ryan kicks off the podcast with his trip to Mexico. Then Jesse talks about his mom, cancer and what the past few weeks has been like....  We then try to finish off on a lighter note with Jesse's new ass workout. We hope you find some value in this episode. Thanks you.

    Episode 124: Comparison, money can't buy it, intentional living, Superman vs Lex & condo creep

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2023 68:03


    In this episode: Updating technology before ourselves, how visiting grandparents gives us something money can't buy, Superman shows us the benefits of having an enemy, Jesse shares another condo story, kid shares story about martial arts and confidence, why Tony Furgeson meeting Goggins is bad news and much more! We hope you enjoy the episode!

    Episode 123: Muay Thai talk, Silence & Apple phones, Doctor's office & wearing people's skin

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2023 63:26


    In this episode; Jesse goes to the doctors office & learns about cysts, sickness & whimps. Ryan talks about new workout program for combat. We discuss Canadian Muay Thai, Jonathan Haggerty & BJJ in OneFC. Wisdom from John Dutton, deep thinking, silence, data overload, Apple's & Anti-christ and more! We hope you enjoy the episode!

    Episode 122: Men's health, boy vs man in Safeway, the myth of Vulnerability & mentorship

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2023 72:28


    The peoples champ, Alexander Volkanovski & the importance of goal setting & Men's health. Jesse than shares a recent story of a boy screaming in Safeway. Sadia Khan & the importance of shame and guilt & how we can turn it into a positive. We then discuss the decline of men, #1 rule of fight club, The vulnerability myth, out of touch billionaires and much more! We hope you enjoy the episode!

    Episode 121: Worth loving, deep fears, tolerant but strict, Bruce Lee & narcissistic happiness

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2023 72:20


    David Beckham & lying about your struggle. Bruce Lee, water & wisdom. Chris's fight recap, questions of self love and receiving love from others. Do we deserve to be loved no matter what or is love earned? JP on happiness. Jesse's biggest fear and meditating on important questions. Be tolerant but not too tolerant. Kids shouldn't "chill", they should be busy. Hammer attack, shooting people in the back, and war conflicts. We hope you enjoy the episode!

    Episode 120: Six pack or you're fired, pro athlete life, jungle walk, Clown world & bank accounts

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2023 70:14


    A conversation about intuition and the devil, mediocrity and greatness, boring life vs a walk through the jungle. The life of a pro athlete & thanking yourself for once. Needing a 6 pack for business, girl checks bank accounts then dumps him, Chito Vera, Clowns with influence and more! Hope you enjoy the episode!

    Episode 119: School bully, Strickland, seconds to survive, influential books & micro dosing

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2023 66:49


    We discuss the newly crowned UFC champion in Sean Strickland and what makes him so special. Back to school message to all martial artists. Jiu jitsu talk with a little lift heavy talk. Books that change your life, mushrooms & nature and more! We hope you enjoy the episode!

    Episode 118: Athletic community, loss, Gracie sales & burning the boats

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2023 66:34


    Jesse shares his recent "mock fight' experience. How we relate with Sean O'Malley after his big win. Then we dive into shit books and relatability. We then touch on suicide, community, lonely roads and more. We hope you enjoy the episode!

    Episode 117: Calculated risk, stress muscle, fail better, vitamin 9 & Alessia Russo

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2023 61:51


    Jesse tries the new cold plunge with Ryan which kicks off the conversation on ice bath benefits. Ryan makes a large investment, regardless of professional advice. Jesse explains why failing miserably is better than failing a little bit. Rugby player insulted, vitamin 9, lifting heavy, Whoop no more, and much more! Hope you enjoy the episode!

    Episode 116: Masculine message, fake podcast, human trafficking & fight recap

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2023 66:16


    Ryan bought an ice bath and Jesse recaps this past weekends fights in Kamloops. We discuss awkward podcast moments and being fake, Andrew Tate, Masculinity, feelings, the movie Sound of Freedom & human trafficking.... We hope you enjoy the episode!

    Episode 115: Drinking on dates, peak performance, gym plateaus and 8 things to younger self

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2023 75:45


    In this episode.... Sad dog videos, Jesse gets contact lenses, Jiu Jitsu on Venice Beach, weight lifting plateaus & what to do if it happens. Peak performance, deliberate practice, 10,000 hrs, concentration & Multitasking is stupid. We then dive into 8 things to tell your younger self. Enjoy the episode!

    Episode 114: Answer the question, Bachelor in Paradise, ESG score and body shot challenge

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2023 69:25


    Team building and body shots, the unintentional humor of reality TV, Jesse's prerequisite for leadership, social scores for businesses and how it can be misleading, and much more! Hope you enjoy the episode!

    Episode 113: Cultural differences, a sport for lions, drinkin outside, recovery & cadence running

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2023 58:24


    We discuss two Canadian fighters with indestructible mindsets. We dive into different cultures and why they drive Ferraris. Jesse shares simple trick to get his lowest RHR and highest recovery, even while drinking.... Jesse's running again, but on a strict program. And much more! Enjoy the episode!

    Episode 112: Prayers for Ryan, Jamaican wisdom, Air Jordan's & fighting is a privilege

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2023 59:46


    Ryan gets approached by some local Christians who offer their prayers, a Jamaican man shares simple wisdom during interview, MMAC has a handful of fighters preparing for upcoming fights. Jesse plans his next martial arts investment, the movie "Air" is discussed and why MJ'S mom is a BOSS! And much more. We hope you enjoy the episode!

    Episode 111: Emotional roller-coaster, solitude, dogs dyin and how doing easy thing is hard

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2023 64:59


    We kick things off with some weight lifting talk, then the benefits of running and how they differ from martial arts. Jesse pulls out of the marathon. Ryan spots a dog being neglected. We discuss how doing hard things is sometimes easy, and doing easy things is sometimes harder. And much more! Enjoy the episode!

    Episode 110: Alone, not lonely, kids & no social media, marathon update & tuning into your body

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2023 62:52


    An update on Jesse's marathon prep and whether or not injuries are good or bad. We relate business to relationships. Being alone vs being lonely. Growing up without social media. Worlds fattest man, old photos of fit people, genetics & portion sizes. Lifting weights, listening to your body and more! Hope you enjoy the episode!

    Episode 109: Raw jiu jitsu, OF, setbacks, barefoot runs & night terrors

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2023 62:26


    We start with a conversation about Only Fans, then we dive into Ryan's night terrors. Jesse shares his recent setbacks in preparation for the marathon and what it's taught him. Along with a mutual lesson from the Tarahumara tribe, Rodtang and Stamp Fairtex..... We also discuss Mark Zuckerberg and jiu jitsu vs running and much more! Hope you enjoy the episode!

    Episode 108: Easy to stop, Tarahumara tribe, To-Do lists & finding your lifes pace

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2023 60:36


    We kick the podcast off with some running talk; fast 10kms, rubber sandals, Tarahumara tribe, Leadville 100, recovery and a lesson from mom's first run. We dive into Rodtang, Stamp Fairtex and One Championship. Then we discuss a message from Theo Von that sparks a conversation about life's pace and the rat race. We hope you enjoy the episode!

    Episode 107: Back fat, bare knuckles, dog piss, 25km lesson and analysis paralysis

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2023 62:20


    We start the podcast with a philosophical question for dog owners.... We then dive into back fat and Nedd Brockman's incredible journey. Jesse shares his experience with his longest run yet. Bare Knuckle fights taking over the world. We talk about how hard it is to "just start." And much more! Enjoy the episode!

    Episode 106: Permission to fail, running games, coaching red flags, and lo and behold

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2023 64:49


    We discuss red flags to look out for in a coach, gamifying runs, money and relationships. Discovering a running cheat code, and whether or not it's good to give yourself permission to fail, and Beacons of hope with acts of kindness. We hope you enjoy the episode!

    Episode 105: Run talk, speed reading, petty Izzy, tren talk & comp mindset

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2023 67:39


    We discuss running outdoors vs treadmill, music or no music, solo vs group. We talk about the benefits of speed reading and tips on how to do it. We talk about Adesanya's recent win, Larry Wheels drug use, Cory Sandhagen's mindset and more! Enjoy the episode!

    Episode 104: Electrolytes, Must be nice, role models, dirty laundry & fit marketers VS real fitness

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2023 63:51


    We dive into the "science" of hydration and muscle cramps. We discuss social media's professional "fitness" marketers VS real fitness experts. We dive into the term "Must be nice" and how it's rarely actually nice.... Childhood heros, airing out your dirty laundry on social media and much more! We hope you enjoy the episode!

    Episode 103: Self-esteem & confidence, threat VS challenge, cold plunge & military toughness

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2023 75:47


    We recap the Dominican trip. Ryan learns a lesson on jiu jitsu grips. We discuss the book "Do Hard Things" and how we got military toughness wrong, how to set appropriate and authentic goals, how to build confidence and Self-esteem and how we view obstacles as threats vs challenges, and cold plunges and addiction. And much more! We hope you enjoy the episode!

    Episode 102: Specific goals, fight recap, bonding through movement and depression is a luxury

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2023 63:43


    We recap this weekends live fights in Lethbridge and the Super Lodge Hotel.... We talk about depression and feeling hopeless, parenting through exercise, finding scary, but specific goals and why it's important. We discuss 50 Cents quote on depression and what it's like having 3 espressos and running! We hope you enjoy the episode!

    Episode 101: Gym insecurities, dad bod, calorie lies and stealing copper

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2023 70:48


    Does the gym make us more confident or more of a narcissist? Do women really love dad bods? Veins or no veins? What body part is most attractive? Hollywood and calorie intake. Marathon prep talk. And much more! Hope you enjoy the episode!

    Episode 100: Pain cave, find your poison, mental problem solving and keeping it simple

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2023 69:19


    We discuss a mindset that helps us deal with pain and solve problems. We talk about the importance of not only finding your passion, but also finding your poison. The importance of less is more and how we can have more fun reaching our goals. We reflect on our podcast journey. We talk about haters and never people pleasing. Marathon prep, the importance of being more interesting and more! Thanks so much for the support over the past couple years! We hope you enjoy episode 100!

    Episode 99: No finish line, loser dad, relationship gift and merciful kills

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2023 64:04


    We talk a lot about mindset in this episode. Mindset towards life having no finish line, mindset towards Killing animals, mindset towards loss, and the mindset of a new dad.... We also discuss relationships and Ryan's recent gift idea. Alligators killing ladies, Russian Pedophiles and more. We hope you enjoy the episode!

    Episode 98: Fitness mindset, truth serum, lottery winner and the rule of 1/3rds

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2023 58:41


    A conversation about mental and physical fitness that was inspired by some of the toughest men on the planet; Cameron Hanes and Michael Chandler. We also discuss the rule of 1/3rds, which is a concept expressed by an Olympic coach. We talk about divorce and the truth that follows. Also, a fun conversation about winning the lottery and what we'd do with our winnings! We hope you enjoy this episode!

    Episode 97: New world order, new leadership, nose breathing & suffering with people

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2023 64:45


    Chinese surveillance balloon, a new world order ran by AI, ChatGPT solving world problems, nose breathing will change your face, Logan Paul needs a 90 day break, Full Send goes to Russia & learns a valuable lesson in suffering and more! Enjoy the episode!

    Episode 96: Heart rate, you're not that guy pal, ChatGPT and snitchin is easy

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2023 59:34


    We dive into some marathon prep, heart rate and ways to shrink large goals. We discuss the new AI technology that writes perfect essays. Children and their certainty scale ⚖️ we discuss Gunna and the Rico case along with an idea of what hell is and more! Enjoy the episode!

    Episode 95: Marathons, Misogi, Leg days and spending money

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2023 59:27


    Conversations about a way of life that'll leave us bruised and battered. We talk about weight lifting and marathon prep. A Japanese term that could impact your life forever. Investing in your health and more! Hope you enjoy the episode!

    Episode 94: Men fight dragons, old-school sales, Whoop strap and transgender boxing league

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2023 60:26


    Jesse shares fight news! Ryan's friend shows us the power of old-school sales, more Goggins wisdom, the power of tracking numbers with Whoop, and a new boxing league to emerge! Hope you enjoy the episode!

    Episode 93: Petty neighbor, cookie jar trauma, forks in the road, and JP's in trouble

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2023 59:40


    Jesse has another incident with his neighbor. We discuss David Goggins and suffering gracefully, Jordan Peterson in trouble, and making difficult life choices

    Episode 92: Year of investigations, mirrors don't lie and good books

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 2, 2023 59:10


    Andrew Tate arrested, Logan Paul scams his fans, Bill Gates is friends with Jeffery Epstein... is 2023 the year of investigations...? We discuss David Goggins story and Ryan shares a powerful book for the new year! Enjoy the episode!

    Episode 91: Xmas Spirit, Lab babies, weak generation & echo chambers

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 25, 2022 59:35


    We talk about Christmas, Infertility and babies being born in a factory, Dana White's savage message, Ryan and I need a 3rd host, one word to think about each year, and more! Enjoy the episode and Merry Christmas!

    Episode 90: Suicide & Twitch, fatherless & homeless, raising kids and dreams predict the future

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2022 59:37


    We discuss suicide and 'Twitch', hopelessness and being fatherless, why some dreams predict the future and others seem pointless and we talk about raising children.... We hope you enjoy this episode!

    Episode 89: Flagrant call-out, dying empires and going all in

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2022 60:07


    We discuss Britney Griners release, Liver King, Vicblends and being authentic. We also dive into our government and whether or not they're losing control. And the importance of going all in on your dreams. Enjoy the episode!

    Episode 88: Second chances, Liver ain't king and knowing thyself

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2022 56:34


    We discuss forgiveness and second chances.... the Liver King's lies and manipulation, Andrew Tate marketing, could Donald Trump win the hearts back with a sincere apology? And we revisit Seneca's idea of where a man's wealth should be.... we hope you enjoy the episode!

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