Joe Schilling, Professional MMA fighter & Champion On Free Thinking & Fighting For Your Life
Oct 13, 2020
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Professional MMA fighter Joe Schilling joins the hosts to discuss life as a fighter, free thinking, and living life on your terms. They also cover topics such as the mental aspect of fighting, the effects of blue light on our eyes, cheating and steroids in MMA, personal experiences with law enforcement, handling backlash on social media, self-defense options for women, strategies for improving control in sex, and whiskey and abduction stories.
There is a need for stricter regulations and better training for law enforcement officers to address the lack of accountability and mistreatment in encounters with the police.
2) While defunding the police may have unintended consequences, holding officers accountable and implementing stricter regulations and vetting processes is crucial.
3) The importance of addressing and preventing all forms of harassment and violence, as highlighted by a personal experience involving a lack of appropriate response from school staff.
4) Self-defense can be achieved through obtaining concealed carry weapon permits and learning how to carry firearms.
5) Broadening our media diet by actively seeking out diverse perspectives and engaging in civil discourse is essential to combat echo chambers and limited perspectives.
Deep dives
Experiences with Police
The speaker shares personal stories of encounters with the police that involved mistreatment and inappropriate behavior. These incidents highlight the lack of accountability in law enforcement and the need for stricter regulations and better training for officers.
Defunding the Police and its Implications
The speaker discusses the concept of defunding the police and expresses concerns about the unintended consequences of reducing police funding. They argue that it could lead to less protection for communities, especially in economically disadvantaged areas, and potentially invite more unqualified individuals into the force.
Accountability and Reform
The speaker emphasizes the importance of holding police officers accountable for their actions and advocating for stricter regulations and a more rigorous vetting process during recruitment. They also suggest introducing mental evaluations to ensure officers can handle the pressures of the job.
Personal Experience with Injustice
The speaker shares a personal experience involving a young family member who was sexually assaulted by a peer at school. They discuss the disappointment in the lack of appropriate response and action from the school staff, which highlights the importance of addressing and addressing and preventing all forms of harassment and violence.
Recommendation for self-defense
For self-defense, the suggested approach would be for individuals to learn how to carry firearms and obtain a concealed carry weapon (CCW) permit. This allows them to have a means of self-protection that can level the playing field against potential attackers.
Awareness and Surroundings
Teaching kids to be aware of their surroundings, who they interact with, and maintaining a safe distance from strangers is crucial. This includes educating them on how to communicate assertively and controlling their personal space.
The Issue of Child Trafficking
The alarming increase in child trafficking cases necessitates broad awareness and immediate action. It is unfortunate that these cases are not receiving the widespread attention they deserve. The media's bias towards other topics highlights the need to address this critical issue head-on to protect vulnerable children.
The importance of controlling your media consumption
In this podcast episode, the speaker emphasizes the significance of being mindful about the media we consume. They discuss how people tend to create echo chambers by only consuming content they agree with, which limits their exposure to diverse perspectives. The speaker suggests that it is important to broaden our media diet by actively seeking out content from different sources, even if we may not agree with them. They emphasize the need for civil discourse and critical thinking, rather than resorting to black and white solutions for complex issues.
The consequences of cancel culture and excessive sensitivity
Another key point discussed in this episode is the speaker's concern about cancel culture and the growing sensitivity towards offensive content. They argue that society has become overly sensitive, and the fear of being canceled leads people to tiptoe around what they say. The speaker expresses the opinion that not everything should be considered a cancelable offense, and that excessive focus on trivial things prevents us from addressing real issues. They advocate for a more open-minded and productive approach to dealing with offensive content and disagreements.
#300: On this episode we are joined by Joe "Stitch 'em Up" Schilling. Joe is an American professional Muay Thai kickboxer and mixed martial artist who competes for Bellator Kickboxing in the Middleweight division, and in the Middleweight division for Bellator MMA. On today's episode we discuss life as a professional fighter, free thinking, speaking what you believe, and living life on your terms.
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