The Mayn Idea Podcast

Abe Maynard
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Oct 4, 2022 • 1h 35min

#54: Hudson Maynard - Athletic at 57, 2x Ironman Finisher, DEKA Fit World Qualification, and How To Build Mental Fortitude

Hudson Maynard is a 2x Ironman finisher, 2021/22 top 200 CrossFit athletes in the 55-59 age bracket, and recently secured a spot at the DEKA Fit, Strong, and Mile, World Qualifier. He trains weekly in New England and competes nationally.  SHOW SPONSORS: Athletic Greens: https://athleticgreens.com/abe - year supply Vitamin D + 5 free travel packs. EPISODE LINKS: DEKA Fit - https://deka.fit/ PODCAST INFO: Podcast website: https://mailchi.mp/abemaynard.com/the-mayn-idea-podcast Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-mayn-idea-podcast/id1587799395 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1v6OzDxxMUYlNUXN1AAPw3?si=eda5aae609874c69 RSS: https://anchor.fm/s/6b4fbe04/podcast/rss YouTube Full episode playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLMGFodxtKEioDkOtd65xyuXs5p1qNjQpC YouTube Clips Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYA_B1bx0rWVs-mNWc2QidA OUTLINE: Here’s the timestamps for the episode. You should be able to click through then timestamp on most players: (0:00) Intro   (4:35) Ironman finishes & blood blisters  (14:35) Mental bargaining   (21:35) Nature vs. nurture of mental fortitude  (24:35) How camaraderie helps you push yourself   (35:35) How goals change behaviors   (41:35) DEKA Fit   (48:35) DEKA Community   (57:35) First DEKA event at 56 years old  (01:02:35) Dealing with nerves and pre-competition anxiety  (01:14:15) Elite performance vs. general population   (01:20:35) Benefits of monitoring your own breath and mechanics  (01:22:35) Why rest is okay SUPPORT AND CONNECT: Instagram: https://instagram.com/abemaynard LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/public-profile/settings?trk=d_flagship3_profile_self_view_public_profile
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Sep 27, 2022 • 2h 1min

#53: Richard Bresler - Becoming Rorion Gracie's First Student, Jiu Jitsu in America, UFC 1, and the True Purpose of Gracie Jiu Jitsu

Richard Bressler is widely recognized as the first American student of Gracie Jiu Jitsu. He worked closely alongside Rorion Gracie, helping to grow Jiu-Jitsu from the Gracie Garages in Southern California to the early days of the UFC.  SHOW SPONSORS: Athletic Greens: https://athleticgreens.com/abe - year supply Vitamin D + 5 free travel packs. EPISODE LINKS: Richard Bresler's Book: On Amazon PODCAST INFO: Podcast website: https://mailchi.mp/abemaynard.com/the-mayn-idea-podcast Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-mayn-idea-podcast/id1587799395 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1v6OzDxxMUYlNUXN1AAPw3?si=eda5aae609874c69 RSS: https://anchor.fm/s/6b4fbe04/podcast/rss YouTube Full episode playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLMGFodxtKEioDkOtd65xyuXs5p1qNjQpC YouTube Clips Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYA_B1bx0rWVs-mNWc2QidA OUTLINE: Here’s the timestamps for the episode. You should be able to click through then timestamp on most players: (0:00) Intro (02:00) What is mastery?  (10:00) Who needs Jiu-Jitsu?  (20:00) Aggressive machismo on the mats and how to deal with it  (30:00) How Jiu-Jitsu helps you relax in stressful situations (40:00) Protecting yourself. Does Jiu-Jitsu work?  (50:00) Why basics matter  (01:00:00) Black belts using pepper spray?  (01:10:00) Why students burn out  (01:20:00) Longevity, Neurosoma, and injuries  (01:35:00) Finding sobriety  (01:50:00) Managing mental demons through Jiu-Jitsu  (01:55:00) The future of Jiu-Jitsu SUPPORT AND CONNECT: Instagram: https://instagram.com/abemaynard LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/public-profile/settings?trk=d_flagship3_profile_self_view_public_profile
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Sep 20, 2022 • 1h 34min

#52: Jeven Dovey - The Creator Economy, YouTube Growth Strategies, Online Trolls, Censorship, and Metrics That Matter

Jeven Dovey is a Filmmaker, YouTube and Adventurer. He runs a production company based out of Los Angeles focused on fitness and operates 2 channels on YouTube; Jeven Dovey and Project Discover Earth   SHOW SPONSORS: Athletic Greens: https://athleticgreens.com/abe - year supply Vitamin D + 5 free travel packs. EPISODE LINKS: Jeven's 90 Minute Master Class: How To Start A YouTube Channel: https://youtu.be/NL7-r3lr2wU PODCAST INFO: Podcast website: https://mailchi.mp/abemaynard.com/the-mayn-idea-podcast Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-mayn-idea-podcast/id1587799395 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1v6OzDxxMUYlNUXN1AAPw3?si=eda5aae609874c69 RSS: https://anchor.fm/s/6b4fbe04/podcast/rss YouTube Full episode playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLMGFodxtKEioDkOtd65xyuXs5p1qNjQpC YouTube Clips Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYA_B1bx0rWVs-mNWc2QidA OUTLINE: Here’s the timestamps for the episode. You should be able to click through then timestamp on most players: (0:00) Intro (3:18) First 1,000 subscribers  (7:00) Focusing on progress, not trolls (12:21) Utilizing constructive criticism (15:00) Importance of a core audience (21:00) Speed of growth (28:00) Opportunity cost of brand partnerships (37:00) Why "evergreen" content is important (47:00) What YouTube wants... (56:00) ASMR trend (1:00:00) Censorship and lewd material penetrating the filter  (1:08:00) Curated VR reality  (1:12:00) How to curate your feed (1:19:00) Mental health and channel growth  (1:29:00) Valuable metrics for growth SUPPORT AND CONNECT: Instagram: https://instagram.com/abemaynard LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/public-profile/settings?trk=d_flagship3_profile_self_view_public_profile
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Sep 13, 2022 • 1h 16min

#51: Brendan Pape - Inc. 5,000 Fastest Growing Companies in America, How To Scale Your Business, and When To Hire Leadership

Brendan Pape is CEO of Brist. Manufacturing, An industry disruptor that encourages brands to rethink the power of custom merchandise and provide them the resources to approach it with a results-driven strategy. Please support this podcast by checking out our sponsors: Athletic Greens: https://athleticgreens.com/abe EPISODE LINKS: Brist Mfg. Website: https://www.bristmfg.com Brendan's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brendanpape/?hl=en Brendan's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brendan-pape-mba-22b31b34/ PODCAST INFO: Podcast website: https://mailchi.mp/abemaynard.com/the-mayn-idea-podcast Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-mayn-idea-podcast/id1587799395 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1v6OzDxxMUYlNUXN1AAPw3?si=eda5aae609874c69 RSS: https://anchor.fm/s/6b4fbe04/podcast/rss Clips YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYA_B1bx0rWVs-mNWc2QidA Full episode playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLMGFodxtKEioDkOtd65xyuXs5p1qNjQpC Clips playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLMGFodxtKEipsCHgFqWSZoPX4L80UrNa2 CONNECT ON SOCIAL: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/public-profile/settings?trk=d_flagship3_profile_self_view_public_profile Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abemaynard/
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Sep 6, 2022 • 59min

#50: Jill Coleman - Building A 7 Figure Online Business, Infidelity, and Knowing When To Quit Your Job

Jill Coleman is the Founder of JillFit. Here she provides an online platform full of tools, insights, and resources to help individuals start, grow, and scale their online health, fitness, or nutrition businesses. Jill hosts the FitBizU Podcast as well as Co-Hosts The Best Life Podcast with Danny-J Johnson. Please take a moment to check out our amazing sponsor below:  Athletic Greens: https://athleticgreens.com/abe - year supply Vitamin D + 5 free travel packs. EPISODE LINKS: Jill's Website: www.jillfit.com Jill's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jillfit Jill's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jillcoleman PODCAST INFO: Podcast website: https://mailchi.mp/abemaynard.com/the-mayn-idea-podcast Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-mayn-idea-podcast/id1587799395 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1v6OzDxxMUYlNUXN1AAPw3?si=eda5aae609874c69 RSS: https://anchor.fm/s/6b4fbe04/podcast/rss YouTube Full episode playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLMGFodxtKEioDkOtd65xyuXs5p1qNjQpC YouTube Clips Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYA_B1bx0rWVs-mNWc2QidA OUTLINE: Here’s the timestamps for the episode. You should be able to click through then timestamp on most players: (0:00) Intro (0:40) Infidelity  (9:50) When To Share Personal Life Stories Publicly (12:52) Dating (17:10) Positive Psychology (23:10) Regret (29:10) "Failure Expectation" (41:00) Challenges of Fast Success (51:50) How to Handle Comparison SUPPORT AND CONNECT: Instagram: https://instagram.com/abemaynard LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/public-profile/settings?trk=d_flagship3_profile_self_view_public_profile
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Aug 30, 2022 • 1h 46min

#49: Richard Diaz - Running Mechanics, Anaerobic Optimization, and V02 Max Application

Richard Diaz Is the founder of Diaz Human Performance, The Natural Running Network, and creator of the Natural Running Coaches Certification Program. He is also the author of "Training The Dark Side: A Groundbreaking Approach to Training and Racing" which you can find below.   SPONSORS:  - Athletic Greens: https://athleticgreens.com/abe - year supply Vitamin D + 5 free travel packs.  FIND RICHARD:  Richard's Website: https://diazhumanperformance.com/ Richard's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/diazhp/?hl=en Richard's Book "Training The Dark Side": https://tinyurl.com/2s3j46zv PODCAST INFO: Podcast website: https://mailchi.mp/abemaynard.com/the-mayn-idea-podcast Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-mayn-idea-podcast/id1587799395 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1v6OzDxxMUYlNUXN1AAPw3?si=eda5aae609874c69 RSS: https://anchor.fm/s/6b4fbe04/podcast/rss YouTube Full episode playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLMGFodxtKEioDkOtd65xyuXs5p1qNjQpC YouTube Clips Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYA_B1bx0rWVs-mNWc2QidA SUPPORT AND CONNECT: Instagram: https://instagram.com/abemaynard LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/public-profile/settings?trk=d_flagship3_profile_self_view_public_profile
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Aug 23, 2022 • 2h 30min

#48: Steven Giblin - BUDS, Hell Week, Special Forces, PTSD, and the mindset of the Navy SEAL

Steve Giblin is a retired & decorated U.S. Navy SEAL Master Chief with 28 years of military service and 9 years of DoD Civilian service in the Special Operations community. Since his retirement, Steve wrote Walking in Mud, A Navy SEAL’s 10 Rules for Surviving the New Normal where he reflects on the mindset necessary to navigate a post-covid world. Please check out the show sponsor below:  - Athletic Greens: https://athleticgreens.com/abe MENTAL HEALTH LINKS:  For anyone - https://www.apa.org/ptsd-guideline/treatments For Veterans - https://homebase.org/ For First Responders - https://www.frsn.org/ PODCAST INFO: Podcast website: https://mailchi.mp/abemaynard.com/the-mayn-idea-podcast Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-mayn-idea-podcast/id1587799395 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1v6OzDxxMUYlNUXN1AAPw3?si=eda5aae609874c69 RSS: https://anchor.fm/s/6b4fbe04/podcast/rss YouTube Full episode playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLMGFodxtKEioDkOtd65xyuXs5p1qNjQpC YouTube Clips Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYA_B1bx0rWVs-mNWc2QidA SUPPORT AND CONNECT: Instagram: https://instagram.com/abemaynard LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/public-profile/settings?trk=d_flagship3_profile_self_view_public_profile
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Aug 16, 2022 • 1h 17min

#47: Cindi Thompson - AI Climate Technology, Climate Change, Severe Weather, and the Future

Cindi Thompson is CEO and co-founder of Climate Companion, which offers knowledge fusion for sustainability experts. Cindi has a background in Artificial Intelligence and Data Science, working primarily in academia and consulting. Please support this show by checking out our sponsor below:  - Athletic Greens: https://athleticgreens.com/abe EPISODE LINKS:  Technology & General Information: Climate Companion Climate Change AI Project Drawdown Greenhouse gas emissions - Our World in Data The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPPC) Assessment Report The summary for policymakers for each of the reports is a good place to start Terra.do (education) Communities with Slack Spaces: Climate Action Tech MCJ Collective Work on Climate People Mentioned In Episode:  Doug Engelbart Katherine Hayhoe and Global Weirding Bill McKibben PODCAST INFO: Podcast website: https://mailchi.mp/abemaynard.com/the-mayn-idea-podcast Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-mayn-idea-podcast/id1587799395 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1v6OzDxxMUYlNUXN1AAPw3?si=eda5aae609874c69 RSS: https://anchor.fm/s/6b4fbe04/podcast/rss YouTube Full episode playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLMGFodxtKEioDkOtd65xyuXs5p1qNjQpC YouTube Clips Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYA_B1bx0rWVs-mNWc2QidA SUPPORT AND CONNECT: Climate Companion Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClimateCmpanion Cindi LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cindithompson/ Cindi Website: https://cindithompson.com/ Cindi Twitter: https://twitter.com/CindiThompson Show Instagram: https://instagram.com/abemaynard Show LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/public-profile/settings?trk=d_flagship3_profile_self_view_public_profile
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Aug 9, 2022 • 1h 38min

#46: David Ruiz - Origins of Jiu Jitsu, Martial Arts Philosophy, and How Jiu Jitsu Grew in America

David Ruiz is the Founder of Colorado Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and a 5th Degree Blackbelt.  David has studied Jiu Jitsu directly under Rorion, Royce, and the golden hands of Helio Gracie. David teaches out of Gracie Humaita in Carlsbad California where he weaves neurolinguistic programming concepts into his unique approach.  SPONSOR:   - Athletic Greens: https://athleticgreens.com/abe PODCAST INFO: Podcast website: https://mailchi.mp/abemaynard.com/the-mayn-idea-podcast Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-mayn-idea-podcast/id1587799395 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1v6OzDxxMUYlNUXN1AAPw3?si=eda5aae609874c69 RSS: https://anchor.fm/s/6b4fbe04/podcast/rss YouTube Full episode playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLMGFodxtKEioDkOtd65xyuXs5p1qNjQpC YouTube Clips Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYA_B1bx0rWVs-mNWc2QidA SUPPORT AND CONNECT: Instagram: https://instagram.com/abemaynard LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/public-profile/settings?trk=d_flagship3_profile_self_view_public_profile
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Aug 2, 2022 • 1h 58min

#45: Wes Kitts - 2020 Tokyo Games, Olympic Weightlifting, Supplements, and Breaking American Records

Wes Kitts  is an American Weightlifter, 3x Pan American Champion, and American record holder in the Snatch (177kg) and Clean and Jerk (223kg).  He is a premiere athlete with California Strength and can be found on the world stage where he represents the United States of America Weightlifting. Wes placed 8th in the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games, and has maintained a 100% clean testing record for banned substances.  Please support this podcast by checking out our sponsor - Athletic Greens: https://athleticgreens.com/abe PODCAST INFO: Podcast website: https://mailchi.mp/abemaynard.com/the-mayn-idea-podcast Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-mayn-idea-podcast/id1587799395 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1v6OzDxxMUYlNUXN1AAPw3?si=eda5aae609874c69 RSS: https://anchor.fm/s/6b4fbe04/podcast/rss YouTube Full episode playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLMGFodxtKEioDkOtd65xyuXs5p1qNjQpC YouTube Clips Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYA_B1bx0rWVs-mNWc2QidA SUPPORT AND CONNECT: Instagram: https://instagram.com/abemaynard LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/public-profile/settings?trk=d_flagship3_profile_self_view_public_profile

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