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Life's a Fight
Life's a Fight is a metaphor for life. It's a mindset and philosophy that shapes how you approach the challenges in front of you. This is a low-key, down-to-earth podcast about the ups and downs of life. We're talking everyday challenges and the big ones, too. Using my life and experiences as the backbone—Spanish teacher turned UFC fighter, now a professional speaker with a wife and kids—you'll hear stories, lessons and strategies to help you keep going when you don't think you can. If you're…
Episodes
- Life's a Fight
Books 1480 - Wild Company
It's a wild week here on the show, as we tune in to learn about the story of Banana Republic. I can't recommend this book enough. Tons of lessons on life and…
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Talks 403 - A Guide to Training as a Parent
If you're 40ish, have small kids and your fitness game has seen better days, this is for you. Overwhelm and exhaustion are common themes in adulting, but they…
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Books 1479 - From Strength to Strength
Gifted to me by my brother, I'm grateful this book came across my path. It gives great perspective and stategy to something many of us deal with...finding…
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Talks 402 - Social Media - Why do you post what you post?
I've recently been contemplating my social media usage, and I have a few ideas I thought I'd flesh out aloud. My brain feels tired, and I know my phone is at…
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Books 1478 - The Monster's Bones
This week's book is a fascinating tale from history, one that culminates in the discovery of the T. rex and the impact it had on our lives. From the people…
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Talks 401 - Pro Tip - See the Person in the Person
This week's episode sheds some valuable insight on communication. The idea you will learn can help you communicate more effectively, and with less nerves, at a…
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Books 1477 - Meditations
Ryan Holiday (last week's author) has made Stoic philosophy popular, and one of the works he cites most often is Marcus Aurelius's "Meditations." Never meant…
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Talks 400 - Solosode - Want More Consistency and Discipline in Your Life?
I want to help you instill more discipline and consistency in your life, and today's episode is that first step. Tune in to hear how this came about and how…
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Books 1476 - The Obstacle is the Way
"No man ever steps in the same river twice" (Heraclitus) and that is why I'm re-doing this week's book on the podcast. A timeless message of turning adversity…
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Talks 399 - Swap-o-sode - Spaniard Interviewed by Mike Kinney
Today's episode flips the script. Former guest Cowboy Gator Magraw (Mike Kinney) interviews Spaniard for his new podcast "Wrestling with Tomorrow." The two…
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Books 1475 - The Rugged Life
If the last few years have taught us a few things, one of them is that things can go haywire in the blink of an eye. Being self-sufficient has become an asset…
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Talks 398 - Solosode - Our Trip to Acadia National Park, Part 2
This week's episode picks up where last week's left off. You'll hear all about the second half of the week, which included some amazing scenery and experiences…
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Books 1474 - Into the Magic Shop
This is a book about the connection between the brain and the heart. It is one man's story of finding his own path in life, learning about himself and letting…
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Talks 397 - Solosode - Our Trip to Acadia National Park, Part 1
We recently spent a week in Maine visiting Acadia National Park. This week and next, I'll be sharing details of our trip. You can use our experiences to help…
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Books 1473 - The War of Art
This week's book takes a look at creativity - where it comes from, what encourages it, what hinders it - so that you and I can create, and be, our realest…
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Talks 396 - (Placeholder Episode) - Our Trip to Acadia National Park
So as to not rush these episodes, I decided to put in a placeholder episode. As I type this, it's 8:57 PM on Wednesday evening, and we're three days into our…
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Books 1472 - Turning Pro
The title says it all. This book is about living your life as a pro, leaving the amateur life behind you. It's a decision you make, or you don't make. This is…
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Talks 395 - Return Visit - Ryan Michler, "Order of Man" Podcaster
Here's where Spanny gets down to business with Ryan Michler, first heard on Episode #227. Meaning that they talk through the development and growth of Ryan's…
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Books 1471 - Endure
This is as much a book about life as it is about archery hunting. Cameron Hanes has built a life and career around his passion of backcountry bowhunting, and…
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Talks 394 - Dr. Arianne Missimer, Founder, The Movement Paradigm
Wherever you're listening, prepare to find yourself considering a trip to Downingtown (near Philadelphia) so today's guest can help identify keys to your…
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Books 1470 - The Art of Making Memories
"How can I make more of my days memorable in the future?" If you're like me, you're trying to make the most out of each and every day, but it's not easy. This…
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Talks 393 - Fight Stories - Andy Main on MMA in Japan
Andy Main was on the show nearly 5 years ago (episode 95). This conversation touches on his competing on "The Ultimate Fighter," but mainly concerns his time…
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Books 1469 - Outdoor Kids in an Inside World
"This book is for anyone who feels responsible for the well-being of a child." - Author Steve Rinella If that's you, you should listen. ... To support The…
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Talks 392 - Dreadisode - Janet Eldred on Retiring After 10 Years of Dementia
Imagine retiring after 18 years at your final job and not rememberinbg most of that time. That is the case with Janet Eldred, the wife of Dread…
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Books 1468 - The Voice of Knowledge
If you've got a voice inside your head that talks and judges and even says mean things to you, this is a book for you. Based on Toltec wisdom, The Voice of…
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Talks 391 - Robbie Balenger, Ultrarunner Who Challenged A Tesla
Imagine saying this to a friend with a Tesla: "Drive at 65 mph until your battery dies. I'll run that far in 72 hours." That's essentially what Robbie Balenger…
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Books 1467 - Steal Like an Artist
Growing up a wrestler, I never thought about creativity in the artistist sense. I can't dance. I'm not very good at art. I can't remember lyrics. I'm a pretty…
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Talks 390 - Steve DeCaspers on Transforming His Health
For Steve DeCaspers, the sandwich is reframed. That's one example in this discussion between Central Pennsylvania natives who go way back (okay, West-Central…
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Books 1466 - Shackleton's Way
I read and covered Endurance, the story of Ernest Shackleton's incredible story of Antarctic exploration and survival previously on the show (Books 1121-1125…
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Talks 389 - Michelle Horn of Fisher House on Supporting the Invictus Games
Spanny recalls touching times at Fisher House (as in Episode 329) while learning more about this wonderful organization from Michelle Horn, VP Communications…
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Books 1465 - Solobookosode - It's Up to Us
I'm deep into my mission of providing tools and resources for students to use when dealing with adversity and tough times. As I continue to build and evolve…
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Talks 388 - Return Visit - Coyte Cooper on Full-Time Family Adventure
Yep, the Cooper family is still rolling around the country! We heard about this bold plunge from Coyte and Brandy Cooper back in Episode 326—they and their…
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Books 1464 - The TB12 Method
I'll be the first to admit I'm a hater-turned-big-fan of Tom Brady. Coming from central PA, it was always hard to digest his impeccable abilities, positive…
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Talks 387 - Solosode - Training Routine and Strategies
With health and wellness being one of my highest priorities in life, I'm continually growing and evolving my approach to healthy living. Through books…
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Books 1463 - Never Give Up
Bear Grylls has been an inspiration to me for as long as I can remember. It's what he represents - values, courage, risk, adventure, skills, and energy for…
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Talks 386 - Lonnie Beck, Co-Owner/Master Instructor, Dragon Gym Martial Arts & Fitness
It all started when a Korean martial arts master wowed 10-year-old Lonnie Beck. After decades of training and working at that same gym, Lonnie is now a 5th Dan…
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Books 1462 - The Little Book of Lykke
Lykke is the Danish word for happiness, and this week's book is an examination of happiest people across the world. In this episode, we will examine 6 factors…
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Talks 385 - Return Visit - Jim Harshaw on his MOVING TO MASTERY retreat
Friend of the show, podcaster and personal performance coach Jim Harshaw is back! He and Spanny discuss Jim's fulfilling a long-term interest by building on a…
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Books 1461 - Still Alive
I read this book for a reason: Its author, Forrest Galante - TV host, adventure-taker, wildlife biologist - inspires me. I had him on the show back in 2019…
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Talks 384 - Solosode - Health and Nutrition Strategies
If you want what I want - vitality, longevity, to match my kids' energy - then I think you'll enjoy this one. While I certainly haven't mastered health and…
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Kids 195 - You Can Be a Hero
If our lives are our stories, then we have the ability to be the hero of our story. And who doesn't want to be the hero??? Today's episode teaches us the…
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Books 1460 - Hero on a Mission
Your story is your life, and this book is about living as the hero in your story. If you take a look at the role you play in your life, what do you see? Are…
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Talks 383 - Leif Babin, U.S. Navy SEAL officer (ret), NYT bestselling co-author, co-founder and President, Echelon Front
Countless students of the books "Extreme Ownership" and "The Dichotomy of Leadership" know the writing voice of co-author Leif Babin. Now you can hear his…
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Kids 194 - How to Make a Good Decision
Today's lesson is about making good decisions. You will learn three strategies you can start using today, as well as insight on why good decision-making is so…
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Books 1459 - Decisive
Do you have trouble making decisions? Big or small, do you sit and ponder, waste mental energy and struggle with the potential outcome of the decision you are…
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Talks 382 - Alice Boyes, PhD, Author, "The Anxiety Toolkit"
Even with his history of embracing risk, Spanny freely admits to struggling with anxiety, so he devoured the insights and approaches in "The Anxiety Toolkit,"…
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Kids 193 - How to Decrease Anxiety
Middle and high school can feel overwhelming. It's common to feel like you're carrying the weight of the world on your shoulders as you walk through the halls…
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Books 1458 - The Anxiety Toolkit
"Anxiety is an emotional state characterized by feelings of worry, nervousness, and unease," and over 40 millions Americans are affected by anxiety disorders…
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Talks 381 - Dreadisode - Discussion of the Book "Made to Stick"
This one is a hybrid of book club and biz talk. Spanny and Dread both read "Made to Stick" by Chip and Dan Heath and took notes to apply to the Spaniard…
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Kids 192 - How to Change
Today's episode teaches young people how to make personal change. Whether it's to be healthier, a better student, more outgoing or even more confident, there…
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Books 1457 - Made to Stick
In a world with fast and abundant messaging, coming at you from all different angles, learning a framework for making your ideas "stickier" is an asset. How do…
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Talks 380 - Return Visit - Shawn Stevenson, Host, "The Model Health Show"
Shawn Stevenson was last on the show back in 2018—so long before the pandemic. But even then he was decades into studying and practicing health and wellness…
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Kids 191 - Building Skills and Taking Risks
Today's lesson is built upon the book "Choose Possibility." In this episode, you're going to learn a philosophy that will help you succeed in life. You're…
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Books 1456 - Choose Possibility
This book is for the person wanting to make a change, held back by worry and fear. What you'll learn in "Choose Possibility" will help you with both personal…
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Talks 379 - Michael Easter, Author, "The Comfort Crisis"
That saying "Make yourself comfortable"—this episode's guest advises the opposite. Partly because of the strenuous limits of a hunting trip, Michael Easter has…
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Kids 190 - Grand Canyon
This picture books walks you through the layers of the Grand Canyon, higlighting various historical facts, as well as the different ecological communities…
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Books 1455 - The Pilgrimage
Part first-person narrative, part guide to self-discovery, Paulo Coelho takes us on his 1986 pilgrimage along the Road to Santiago. This book is about finding…
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Talks 378 - Gianluca Masella, Residential Design Technologist & Entrepreneur
A friend and neighbor to the north, Gianluca Masella of Quebec, benefited greatly from one of The Spaniard's mastermind groups. It helped him gain clarity and…
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Kids 189 - Graphic Novels and More
I love reading for many reasons, and I'm doing my best to inspire a love of reading to everyone, especially my kids. My daughter has really taken to graphic…
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Books 1454 - Switch
Change is hard. I read this book because there are areas in my life I'm committed to change, and I need some help. In "Switch", authors Chip and Dan Heath do…