

The Mayn Idea Podcast
Abe Maynard
Conversations about strength and conditioning, jiu jitsu, combat sports, and human performance.
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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

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

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

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/

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

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

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

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

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
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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
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