11. Unbreakable Resilience w/ Willie Gant

Welcome back for another episode of the Warrior Healer Podcast! This week, we are doing another episode in the Beyond Masculinity series. We dive into purpose, identity, vulnerability and mental health. We get into personal experiences and career shifts and how to find your compass and purpose amidst loss and depression. We talk about the difficulty of sharing vulnerability within masculine culture and how important it can be to have therapy or support during dark times. This episode is about personal growth and transformation throughout one’s life.

02:51 Exploring the Concept of Purpose

18:45 The Impact of Life Milestones on Purpose

29:22 Navigating Life's Challenges and Finding Purpose

30:34 The Role of Purpose in Overcoming Depression

42:18 Purpose, Depression, and the Journey of Self-Reflection

48:43 The Power of Vulnerability in Sharing Personal Struggles

53:41 Breaking the Masculinity Veil

54:27 Sense of Self: A Deep Dive

56:23 The Evolution Phases of Life

59:10 The Comfort Crisis: Living a Monotonous Life

01:02:24 The Importance of Self-Love in Relationships

01:48:12 Discussing the Impact of Work Stress

01:52:45 The Importance of Therapy and Self-Awareness

01:56:27 Exploring the Brotherhood of Freemasonry

01:57:55 Discussing the Impact of Toxic Masculinity

01:59:16 The Importance of Mental Health in Law Enforcement

01:59:36 The Role of Therapy in Personal Growth

02:08:04 The Impact of Plant Medicine on Personal Growth

02:28:26 The Journey to Becoming a Healer

If you enjoy the Warrior Healer content please like, rate, review and share the show. And, be sure to follow us on Instagram at @warriorhealerpodcast.

If you are interested in learning more about plant medicine or sitting in ceremony. Please Email the WarriorHealerPodcast@gmail.com There are incredible things coming to Wisconsin Ceremonies! Please reach out with any questions!

Ceremony Dates:

• Washington - May 24-25 (2 days, 1 ceremony)
• Wisconsin - July 19-21 (3 days, 2 ceremonies)

If you are interested in attending or curious as to what is going to be offered, please email Myself - Warriorhealerpodcast@gmail.com OR Tyler Stanaway - Compassionatevikingpodcast@gmail.com

Connect with the guests:

• www.instagram.com/armsageddon
• www.instagram.com/ammon_the_ronin_bjj
• www.instagram.com/young_brohdius

Connect with Johnny:

• Instagram: @Johnny.jiu.jitsu
• Email: warriorhealerpodcast@gmail.com
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Welcome back for another episode of the Warrior Healer Podcast! This week I am sitting down with Andrew Kauzlaric. Andrew and I met at a Jiu Jitsu tournament, where he won all of his divisions, and he had such great energy when I met him. He opened Resurgence Kickboxing & Jiu Jitsu Academy in 2016, and has a deep passion for giving back to the community. 

We also talked about: 

• The importance of back to the community
• The process of opening an MMA gym
• The Journey to becoming a professional MMA fighter

If you enjoy the Warrior Healer content, please like, rate, review, and share the show. And be sure to follow us on Instagram at @warriorhealerpodcast.

Ceremony Dates: 

• Washington - May 24-25 (2 days, 1 ceremony)
• Wisconsin - July 19-21 (3 days, 2 ceremonies)

If you are interested in attending or curious as to what is going to be offered, please email Myself - Warriorhealerpodcast@gmail.com OR Tyler Stanaway - Compassionatevikingpodcast@gmail.com 

Connect with Andrew:

• Instagram: @andrewkmma
• Facebook: Andrew Kauzlaric
• Resurgence Kickboxing & Jiu Jitsu Academy
   

Connect with Johnny:

• Instagram: @Johnny.jiu.jitsu
• Email: warriorhealerpodcast@gmail.com
• Linktr.ee: https://linktr.ee/warriorhealerpodcast

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Welcome back for another episode of the Warrior Healer Podcast! This week I am sitting down with Gabriel Wanderley for an in-depth conversation on all things Jiu Jitsu. Gabe was born in Brazil and came to the US at the age of 9. After roughly 13 years of training, Gabe has recently received his black belt. Due to his passion for Martial Arts, he made the transition into MMA where he is now a professional MMA fighter. 

• Jiu Jitsu training and optimizing it
• Adapting to a new country and culture
• Training and it's impact on mental health
• Energy Exchanges on the Mat's 
• How to find a gym, keep training, what to expect and look for

If you enjoy the Warrior Healer content please like, rate, review and share the show. And, be sure to follow us on Instagram at @warriorhealerpodcast.

Ceremony Dates: 

• Washington - May 24-25 (2 days, 1 ceremony)
• Wisconsin - July 19-21 (3 days, 2 ceremonies)

If you are interested in attending or curious as to what is going to be offered, please email Myself - Warriorhealerpodcast@gmail.com OR Tyler Stanaway - Compassionatevikingpodcast@gmail.com 

Connect with Gabe:

• Instagram: @fitliftherecifeshark
• Facebook: Gabriel Wanderley
• Academy Instagram: @wanderleyjiujitsu

Connect with Johnny:

• Instagram: @Johnny.jiu.jitsu
• Email: warriorhealerpodcast@gmail.com
• Linktr.ee: https://linktr.ee/warriorhealerpodcast

Episode Sponsors: 

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Welcome back for another episode of the Warrior Healer Podcast! This week I'm joined by Megan Krauser. Megan specializes in hormone health and physical, mental, and spiritual practices for women. It was an amazing discussion. 

Aside from her professional work, we also explore the following topics: 

• Building your personal story 
• Hormone health and its intricacies
• Western medicine and its brokenness

If you are interested in learning more about plant medicine or sitting in ceremony. Please Email the WarriorHealerPodcast@gmail.com There are incredible things coming to Wisconsin Ceremonies! Please reach out with any questions!

If you enjoy the Warrior Healer content please like, rate, review and share the show. And, be sure to follow us on Instagram at @warriorhealerpodcast.

Connect with Megan:

• Instagram: @fitlife_withkacey
• Personal - @megkrauser
• Email: fitlifewithkacey@gmail.com

Connect with Johnny:

• Instagram: @Johnny.jiu.jitsu
• Email: warriorhealerpodcast@gmail.com
• Linktr.ee: https://linktr.ee/warriorhealerpodcast

Episode Sponsors: 

• • • Learn more about Marketer on the Run - https://marketerontherun.com/ 
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Welcome back to the Warrior Healer Podcast for Episode 42 Beyond Masculinity with Scott, Will, James, and myself.

In this episode we sit down and discuss the following topics:

• People's inability or willingness to help in stressful situations
• Health and taking care of your body at an older age
• Holistic health and the importance of a morning routine
• Weight training, nutrition, stretching

If you are interested in learning more about plant medicine or sitting in ceremony. Please Email the WarriorHealerPodcast@gmail.com There are incredible things coming to Wisconsin Ceremonies! Please reach out with any questions!

If you enjoy the Warrior Healer content please like, rate, review and share the show. And, be sure to follow us on Instagram at @warriorhealerpodcast.

Connect with Scott, Will & James:

• Scott Instagram: @jiujitsu1junkie
• Will Instagram: @ammon_the_ronin_bjj
• James Facebook: James Estep

Connect with Johnny:

• Instagram: @Johnny.jiu.jitsu
• Email: warriorhealerpodcast@gmail.com
• Linktr.ee: https://linktr.ee/warriorhealerpodcast

Episode Sponsors: 

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Welcome back to the Warrior Healer Podcast for Episode 41 with my guest, Amelia Flint!

If you or anyone you know is interested in learning more about plant medicine or sitting in ceremony. Reach out to - WarriorHealerPodcast@gmail.com There are some incredible things happening with ceremony work in Wisconsin! 

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Follow the podcast on Instagram: @warriorhealerpodcast

Connect with Johnny:

• Instagram: @Johnny.jiu.jitsu
• Email: warriorhealerpodcast@gmail.com
• Linktr.ee: https://linktr.ee/warriorhealerpodcast

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Welcome back to the Warrior Healer Podcast for Episode 40 with my guest, Bryan Spakowicz!

If you or anyone you know is interested in learning more about plant medicine or sitting in ceremony. Reach out to - WarriorHealerPodcast@gmail.com There are some incredible things happening with ceremony work in Wisconsin! 

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Connect with Bryan:

• Facebook: Bryan Spakowicz
• Instagram: @spak334
• Gym Instagram: @burnbootcampmenomoneefalls
• Website: burnbootcamp.com

Connect with Johnny:

• Instagram: @Johnny.jiu.jitsu
• Email: warriorhealerpodcast@gmail.com
• Linktr.ee: https://linktr.ee/warriorhealerpodcast

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In this Warrior Healer Podcast episode, I discuss my recent trip to Costa Rica for an Ayahuasca retreat with We The Medicine. A beautiful experience that allowed me to dig deep within myself, and facilitate others through their journies.

In this episode, I break down and share:

• The various ceremonies and workshops we went through
• My personal experiences during the ceremonies
• Different forms of meditation and guidance for staying centered
• My intentions to begin my own plant medicine practice
• The power of manifestation, spiritual awakening, and more

If you are interested in learning more about plant medicine or sitting in ceremony. Please email the WarriorHealerPodcast@gmail.com. There are incredible things coming to Wisconsin!

If you enjoy the Warrior Healer Podcast, please rate and share the show!

Learn more about We The Medicine here: https://www.wethemedicine.org/

Connect with Johnny:

• Instagram: @johnny.jiu.jitsu | @warriorhealerpodcast
• Email: warriorhealerpodcast@gmail.com
• Linktr.ee: https://linktr.ee/warriorhealerpodcast

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Welcome back to the Warrior Healer Podcast for Episode 38. Beyond Masculinity with the 4 J's ; Jazz, Joe, James and myself!

In this episode we sit down and discuss the following topics:

• Traveling and the importance of cultural exposure
• Finding a diverse group of people to surround yourself
• The most difficult thing you’ve had to overcome
• Plant medicine Q&A

If you are interested in learning more about plant medicine or sitting in ceremony. Please Email the WarriorHealerPodcast@gmail.com There are incredible things coming to Wisconsin Ceremonies! Please reach out with any questions!

If you enjoy the Warrior Healer content please like,rate,review and share the show. 

Connect with Jazz, Joe, James:

• Jazz Instagram: @derekjazz
• Jazz Facebook: Derek Jazdzewski
• Joe Instagram: @survivalxtreme2020
• Joe Facebook: Joe Mcdaniel
• James Facebook: James Estep

Connect with Johnny:

• Instagram: @Johnny.jiu.jitsu
• Email: warriorhealerpodcast@gmail.com
• Linktr.ee: https://linktr.ee/warriorhealerpodcast

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Welcome back to the Warrior Healer Podcast for Episode 37 w/ My guest, Joel Ellenbecker

Joel, accompanied by his wife, own a gym in Central Wisconsin called Fortitude Krav Maga. The definition behind the word fortitude being “Courage in pain and adversity” well as you’ll hear, Joel emulates that with his resounding excitement for the future and living a life he's loved creating. But not without massive struggle and adversity. Joel goes into his story, describing to us how he lost a brother at an extremely young age. How he found martial arts and his high level of success in the world of combat. We go into why he dropped out of school early, the amazing experience of starting a family and so much more!

If you are interested in learning more about plant medicine or sitting in ceremony. Please email the WarriorHealerPodcast@gmail.com There are incredible things coming to Wisconsin! 

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Now, Please enjoy Episode 37 w/ my guest, Joel Ellenbecker!

Connect with Joel:

• Facebook: Joel Ellenbecker
• Instagram: @joel.ellenbecker
• TikTok: @fortitudekravmaga
• Website: Fortitude Krav Maga

Connect with Johnny:

• Instagram: @Johnny.jiu.jitsu
• Email: warriorhealerpodcast@gmail.com
• Linktr.ee: https://linktr.ee/warriorhealerpodcast

Episode Sponsors: 

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