Podcast appearances and mentions of cameron conaway

Giving up is always an option, but not always a failure - Cameron Conaway. In this episode we explore the idea of quitting as negative but went on to talk about some areas we thought were critical to be able to confidently quit in. This episode is inspired by the book The Emotionally healthy woman by Geri Scazerro. Areas identified as things would like to stop doing:Quit being afraid of what others thinkKey to be able to separate between caring what other people think on what's actually important and being afraid of facing the perceptions of ourselves through other people's lenses.Don't be driven by fear and where fear is identified as a factor, pause and ask if this is healthy and/or does this serve you. Quit over functioningGoing into superwoman mode has been historically applauded? How healthy or sustainable is living and doing life in this state? We discuss a number of scenarios that contribute to over functioning and some of the symptoms that may arise from operating from this place especially over a long period of time.Points to think about - when operating from a place of over functioning:Step back, and pauseAsk yourself, am I playing to my strengths?Is what I'm focussing on going to help me achieve my desired outcomes?Quit denying anger, sadness and fearHow do we handle our emotions?Do we take a healthy approach to being aware of or managing our emotions?What stories are we living for ourselves and for the children within our sphere of influence about giving awareness to, care of and processing our emotions?We are emotional beings and suppressing our range of emotions is not only detrimental but counterproductive and impacts on all areas of our lives.Learning how to quit those things that do not serve us is a useful discussion for us to have in order to navigate doing life well.

World-renowned journalist, poet, and speaker, Cameron Conaway, drops by for a discussion around modern masculinity, art, and his path from mixed martial arts to poetry. Cameron's sixth book, Man Box: Poems, is available now. #RealMenFeelEpisode 95, recorded May 29, 2018RealMenFeel.org See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In today's episode, we return to the University of Tennessee Knoxville's Writers in the Library Reading Series featuring writer Cameron Conaway. He is reading from his poetry collection Malaria, named by NPR as one of the top books of 2014.

Author Cameron Conaway is a triple threat. He writes. He teaches. He fights. The latter was literal several years ago when he stepped into the ring as a Mixed Martial Artist but now his battles are on the world stage, raising awareness for preventable diseases like malaria through poetry and prose. His latest book, Malaria, Poems, is born of that call to advocacy. NPR selected the book, which is “spliced” (his science-influenced word) with facts about malaria, as a “Best Books of 2014.”  In February, Newsweek published Cameron’s article, “A Working Malaria Vaccine that Can’t Get Money.” In the midst of touring for Malaria, Poems, teaching classes at Penn State Brandywine, and getting ready to travel overseas, I caught up with Cameron at a reading at Penn State Berks.In our interview which will be released on March 15, Cameron discusses the craft in his Newsweek article and in his poem, “Silence, Anopheles,” as well as what martial arts taught him about writing, how he broke into Newsweek, and whether a poet can retain his voice in prose. In this episode, I also talk about my obsession with McSweeney's Internet Tendency and in a new segment called Writer's Psych with Dr. Ike, I find out if it's healthy or not!

In the : Bring Mindfulness into Your Martial Arts Podcast Original Essay by Cameron Conaway Acknowledgements: I was working out on multiple assailant strategies. While I was sucking wind and recovering, Lynn took the time to tell me that Episode 27, "Talk on Qi gave her a lot to think about". Jean told posted that she had "attended our Harmonizing Sex Drive Workshop and it was the perfect reminder of taking care of yourself first and the rest will follow." Garner Fire Dept Event : http://garnerfire.com/2014_photos They raised $15,000 to help burn victims in the hospital. Say 'Thank You to a Fireman'. Announcements: * Program Announcements near the end. * Couple of edit issues in last episode because I wanted to make sure it got out on time.. Why did I put it out anyway? My Top Priority is to be as consistent as possible, just like in practice. Some may be better than others. The effort is to provide quality information first, (practice with good intent), be consistent as possible, then performance.. Reid went to see Bruce in Charlotte, and together they did the Reeling Silk Tai Chi with the Veterans. Yesterday during the Free Monday Meditation Class at 11:30, we did a meditation on 'Creating Room for Your Thoughts'. Reid feels that it will be great for the Veterans, so I will record some bumpers and edit for them. Will send it to you Reid and Bruce, probably through dropbox. I exchanged a few emails with Cameron and I asked if I could share the essay with you. I hope you find it as worthwhile as I did. Setting the stage: Cameron Conaway is a former MMA fighter and an award-winning poet. His work has been featured on NPR, ESPN, The Guardian and The Huffington Post. He teaches creative writing at Penn State Brandywine. Follow him on Twitter @CameronConaway and visit Cameron’s website here. Title of his Essay: 5 Ways to Bring Mindfulness into our Martial Arts Practice. www.elephantjournal.com/2014/12/5-ways-to-bring-mindfulness-into-our-martial-arts-practice/ "The best martial artists are those who have mastered the art of bringing a blank notebook into the places of their perceived knowing.." He gives us 5 things to consider, such as Recognizing Privilege. Other Pages on Mind, Meditation and Mindfulness Practice. Standing Meditation and Shaking 15 Reasons Not to Meditate : TKF 012  Programs Upcoming: KungFuBootcamp is starting back on Wed January 7 at 7:30 pm for 8 weeks. It went great first time and we are excited about rolling it out to start 2015. Kat's Beginners Yang 9 Tai Chi Course is starting Sunday, January 4 at 10 am for 4 weeks. That has really been great, she is excellent at step by step teaching. Stay Connected with Tibetan KungFu Subscribe at iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/tibetan-kungfu-podcast-chinese/id891945016 Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/sifu-tw-smith/tibetan-kungfu-podcast?refid=stpr Coming up at SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/tibetankungfu Facebook: www.facebook.com/Tibetankungfuraleigh Twitter: www.twitter.com/tibetankungfu Youtube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCIa--UbRy4ZoMOnQD1Y6R4g Google+ : www.plus.google.com/u/0/107121261701020349619/posts/p/pub Sifu TW Smith: www.tibetankungfu.net/about We want to read your message: www.tibetankungfu.net/contact Our White Bamboo Store: www.tibetankungfu.net/store

What insights does a former Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) fighter, now poet, activist and thought leader, have to teach social entrepreneurs? As it turns out, a lot more than you might imagine. MMA fighters understand what failure is–not the “I failed… now let me put my badge on” rhetoric that has become an essential, but increasingly superficial, part of any budding entrepreneur’s story. MMA fighters understand failure, and the pain that accompanies it. They get knocked down. They get knocked out. And they have to truly examine the lessons of defeat in order to perfect their strategy for success. This warrior mindset forces growth, adaptation and new creative expression. MMA fighters also know the wisdom of when to “tap out” and the necessity of dramatic pivots in some cases to achieve new areas of personal and professional development. Cameron Conaway’s journey offers fascinating lessons that show how unusual story arcs provide insightful truths for social entrepreneurs everywhere. Edward D. (Ned) Breslin is CEO of Water For People, widely considered a force for positive change by challenging status quo approaches to water and sanitation, philanthropy and aid transparency and offering concrete alternatives, and received the Skoll Award for Social Entrepreneurship in 2011. Cameron Conaway, Executive Editor at The Good Men Project, is an NSCA-Certified Personal Trainer, a former MMA fighter and an award-winning poet. His international investigations into poverty, child labor and human trafficking can be found in publications such as The Guardian, The Huffington Post and the Women News Network. Conaway is a recipient of the Wellcome Trust Arts Award and currently teaches the capstone Shakespeare Seminar for Ottawa University. https://ssir.org/podcasts/entry/cameron_conaway_knowing_when_to_tap_out_of_the_fight

On this weeks episode of MTR I had the pleasure of speaking to mixed martial artist and author Cameron Conaway. Cameron stopped by to discuss his upcoming memoir Caged: Memoirs of a Cage-Fighting Poet which will be available in September. In speaking with Cameron we learned about his upbringing and how certain instances in his life shaped the nature of his memoir. Besides talking about the book we got some insight into the training in Thailand and how it differs from the more structured setting here in the states. I felt a kinship with Cameron due to some of the hardships he experienced while growing up and how he took those situations and adapted them into positives which is something I can relate to on multiple levels. Cameron is currently in Thailand documenting his journey for What's Your Fight.com. MTR would like to thank Cameron for stopping by and giving us not only a glimpse into his professional life but into his personal life as well. You can learn more about Cameron and What's Your Fight by clicking the links below.LinksCameron ConawayWebsiteTwitterFacebookYouTubeWhat's Your FightWebsiteFacebookTwitter

On this weeks episode of MTR I had the pleasure of speaking to mixed martial artist and author Cameron Conaway. Cameron stopped by to discuss his upcoming memoir Caged: Memoirs of a Cage-Fighting Poet which will be available in September. In speaking with Cameron we learned about his upbringing and how certain instances in his life shaped the nature of his memoir. Besides talking about the book we got some insight into the training in Thailand and how it differs from the more structured setting here in the states. I felt a kinship with Cameron due to some of the hardships he experienced while growing up and how he took those situations and adapted them into positives which is something I can relate to on multiple levels. Cameron is currently in Thailand documenting his journey for What’s Your Fight.com. MTR would like to thank Cameron for stopping by and giving us not only a glimpse into his professional life but into his personal life as well. You can learn more about Cameron and What’s Your Fight by clicking the links below.LinksCameron ConawayWebsiteTwitterFacebookYouTubeWhat’s Your FightWebsiteFacebookTwitter