Warrior Kid Podcast

In this engaging conversation, former Navy SEAL Jason Gardner shares his journey of overcoming fears, from childhood fears of heights to the dark. He talks about the vital role of mentorship and nutrition in developing resilience. The importance of striking a balance between healthy eating and enjoying treats is highlighted, along with how childhood reads like 'Lord of the Rings' foster imagination and empathy. Gardner emphasizes the necessity of responding to negativity with positivity, encouraging listeners to embrace their warrior spirit.

1. What to do if someone doesn't accept your apology. 2. What does "Standby... BUST'EM" mean? 3. How can you eat healthy foods if you don't like the taste? 4. Is Uncle Jake scared of anything? 5. What is the best way to prepare for the military? 6. What's better?  Wrestling?  Or Jiu Jitsu? THE STORY: Steve and the Short Term Gratification

Interview with the illustrator for the Way of the Warrior Kids books, and Mikey and the Dragons, Jon Bozak. Interest in drawing. What to do when it gets hard. How did he come up with how the characters look?

1. How old to become an Navy SEAL? 2. Are bananas healthy? 3. How to focus on Warrior Kid stuff if you're don't think you're good at it. 4. What other things to eat if you're allergic to peanuts.  5. How to overcome fears. 6. Dealing with friends who aren't nice to you. 7. Is Uncle Jake good at jumping rope? THE STORY: Freddie and the Baseball Glove

00:48 - How to get better at reading. 03:12 - Keeping secrets from parents?? 06:13 - Exercises kids can do with a pull-up bar besides regular pull-ups. 08:45 - How to make time when I have homework, chores, and sports. 11:17 - How to get in condition so kids can play sports at their best and not get too tired. 11:54 - What does "GET SOME" actually mean? 14:19 - The Story: "Stand Up For Those Who Can't"  

00:54 - What books should Warrior Kids read?  What subjects? 03:34 - What to do someone cuts you in line.  How to remember to do chores. 06:57 - Good workouts for kids. 10:35 - What to do when friends get you in trouble. 12:53 - Dealing with food allergies and missing out on treats. 14:36 - How to be more confident in sports. 17:27 - The Story: "Horrible Hill"  

1. What to do for fun besides Jiu Jitsu. 2. Was it fun writing The Warrior Kid books? 3. How to get more customers as a kid business owner. 4. How to stop playing too much video games. 5. When's the 3rd Warrior Kid book coming out? 6. Dealing with bullying from an older brother/sister. 7. How to overcome being nervous.  8. Does Uncle Jake eat cake on his birthday? 9. Molk popsicles?? 10. The hardest Jiu Jitsu move for Uncle Jake to learn. 11. Rushing when taking tests in school. 12. Good exercises for gymnastics and also for Jiu Jitsu. 13. Joke. 14. Is Pepperoni healthy? 15. Do you know how to write cursive? 16. How to make school more interesting. 17. Playing games in the Navy. 18. Dealing with the fear of being home alone. 19. Focusing on both Jiu Jitsu and wrestling. 20. Story: Losing Your Temper

1. The ideas for Warrior Kid. 2. Does Uncle Jake like dogs? 3. Can you workout too much? 4. Does Uncle Jake get tired of working out? 5. Uncle Jake's workout routine. 6. 3rd Kids book? 7. Dealing with rough bullies in Jiu Jitsu class. 8. How much protein to eat to be strong. 9. How to deal with your friends moving away. 10. Dealing with a hard school assignment. 11. Dealing with being overlooked in class by teacher. 12. When is the new kids book coming out? 13. More guests on the Warrior Kid Podcast. 14. Ways to earn money as a 9 year old. 15. Story from Uncle Jake.

0:00:51 - How to Handle team mates not performing. 0:03:08 - Favorite Jiu Jitsu Moves 0:05:02 - Is Gi or No-Gi better (Jiu Jitsu)? 0:06:21 - How to get over fear of the dark. 0:08:54 - Lesson from Mikey and the Dragons, book. 0:15:31 - Story from Uncle Jake. Decisions.

0:00:52 -  What to do if you're injured. 0:04:29 - How to handle fear of needles and shots. 0:08:01 - Defending people who get teased. 0:11:44 - How to handle fear of spiders. 0:13:02 - Karate VS. Jiu Jitsu. 0:14:41 - Were there bullies in the Navy SEAL Teams? 0:15:51 - Does Uncle Jake meditate? 0:16:28 - Does Uncle Jake have a Warrior Code? 0:17:02 - The Story: Safety and Making the right decision.