The UNcivilized Podcast with Traver Boehm

Sometimes life knows best and it leads us in opposite directions than we expected it to go. A black belt in Tae, Judo and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, today's guest is such a badass; I had the opportunity to talk with the amazing Erik Paulson. Erik is the founder of the Combat Submission Wrestling and one of the best submission fighters of all times. We talked about his experiences as a martial artist, the good, the bad, the winning and the losing; what is like to be coaching the next generations of fighters, the story of how he became a fighter, and his unique insights as a fighter, person and also as a spiritual believer. About Erik Paulson: Erik is an American mixed martial artist. He is the first American to win the World Light-Heavy Weight Shooto Title in Japan and remained undefeated until 2000 when he voluntarily retired the two belts he had won. Erik Created his own form of martial art known as CSW (Combat Submission Wrestling), and the STX Kickboxing. He runs the CSW Training Center in Fullerton, California, where he trains some of the best fighters in the world. As well, Paulson was the striking coach for Team Lesnar on The Ultimate Fighter: Season 13, and he is the coauthor of a book along with American Combat Association president Matthew Granahan and JD Dwyer on the History of American Submission Wrestling. Connect with Erick: Instagram | @erikpaulson Facebook | www.facebook.com/erik.paulson.3910 Website | erikpaulson.com/ What you'll hear: 2:30 Who's Erik Paulson. 3:49 When he figure out he wanted to be a fighter. 5:31 The moment he started in Jiu-Jitsu. 8:23 Erik talks about his decision to go to Japan as an MMA fighter. 11:55 The time he chose between movies and fight. 12:46 Martial arts as a path and what inspired him to follow it. 18:31 Erik's experiences with the UFC. 21:02 How he became Ken Shamrock's coach. 23:38 Erik as part of the MMA revolution. 29:13 Erik's stories as a coach. 35:30 From rock bottom to fighter mindset. 42:24 Erik's pressure test for fighters. 47:41 Erik talks about his spirituality. 57: 43 His transition from sportsman to minister. 59:20 His health issues and the miracle he had. 1:10:37 Where to find Erick. If you look at the civilized world and think, “no thank you,” then you should subscribe to our podcast so you don’t miss a single episode! Also, join the uncivilized community and connect with me on my website, Facebook or Instagram so you can join in on our live recordings, ask questions to guests and more.

Take a deep breath, expand your mind, and get ready, cause today's episode is going to be really special. We meditated, talked and shared with one-of-a-kind meditation guru, Amy Budden. In this episode, we talked about Amy's work, how she mixes technology with meditation and what she believes is behind its success. Also, we will get a little bit personal by asking her how she balance being a mother and a entrepreneur, her hurdles to build her empire and her personal experience using meditation to heal. About Amy Budden: Wouldn’t you like to be a conscious creator and learn how to change your brain to create calm and contentment to customize your emotional set point? Yes. You. Can. Use breathwork and visualization to jumpstart your meditation practice and design your life. Known as the “proficient neuro hacker” Amy uses scientifically validated techniques to teach you how to train your brain to change your mind.  You can consciously create calm, joy, love and abundance and you can change your beliefs by creating new powerful neuro-pathways through visualization and meditation.  Amy’s technique is known as the “magic nap” because she teaches a meditation state that is a deep dive into trance without effort. She combines neuroscience, meditation and technology; teaching you how to release and restore. Connect with Amy: Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/connectthemind/ Instgram @connectthemind What you'll hear: 1:58 Meditation moment with Traver. 6:02 Who is Amy and what she is building. 11:42 How's a meditation session with Amy. 14:19 Amy's thoughts about the concept of safety and how to create it. 17:00 Why meditation is more effective using technology. 18:00 What needs to happen physiologically during the meditation process to actually make a change. 20:34 How meditation can help the mentally affected people during the pandemic. 21:39 Having a session moment with Amy. 25:09 Amy's thoughts about the positive and negative aspects of Covid-19. 28:18 How she juggles being a mother and an entrepreneur. 29:25 The hurdles she overcame while she was creating her company. 32:25 She talks about what it's like to live and date in Los Angeles. 36:34 Amy's opinion on what's behind the success of her recordings. 42:14 Amy shares how to honor commitments and also have time to relax. 44:44 Pain and discomfort as motivation. 47:13 What's Amy working on right now. 48:43 What can we do to help Amy. 50:25 What she loves about being a woman and a mom. 52:02 What would Amy like to see change about relationships. If you look at the civilized world and think, “no thank you,” then you should subscribe to our podcast so you don’t miss a single episode! Also, join the uncivilized community and connect with me on my website, Facebook or Instagram so you can join in on our live recordings, ask questions to guests and more.

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No matter how many bad things happen we can always overcome adversities. From being bullied to carrying his life in a backpack, today's guest is a man who has experienced the good and bad things in life and now he dedicates to helping others selflessly. In this episode, I had the honor of speaking with Kevin Crenshaw. Kevin is a nomad and founder of Freedom Lore, a non profit domestic violence foundation. He will share with us what it's like to be nomad, his experience with bullying, how he overcame addictions and many interesting experiences and thoughts that you cannot miss. About Kevin Crenshaw After surviving 3 suicide attempts, homelessness, a few near death experiences and overcoming addiction, codependency, and anxiety; Kevin has dedicated his life to sharing how he did it and wisdom he learned in the process. On a mission to help the world fall in love, Kevin utilizes coaching, art, think tanks, and non-profit work to end abuse and suffering. His bold “tough love” strategy, combined with unique practical guidance, will help you to transform your relationship to yourself and love forever. Connect with Kevin Instagram: @the.heart.guy Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzMCgLUwNh4ajN3bfH0xUfg?view_as=subscriber Website: www.DARK72.com What you'll hear: 1:40 Kevin's talks about what's inside his nomad backpack. 2:47 What pull him into nomadic lifestyle. 6:30 Kevin's thought and experience about intencionality and reactivity. 10:38 Kevin's process of knowing what he wants in life and stay heart-centered. 13:40 How to start a change in yourself. 18:05 The power of things in the human being. 22:02 Addictions and habits. 25:52 What does "Integrity" means for Kevin. 29:11 How he recovered from childhood bullying. 31:31 Kevin's advices on overcoming trauma. 35:07 Kevin's thoughts about domestic violence and the work he is doing with his foundation. 41:48 Is domestic violence cultural or structural? 45:27 Kevin talks about his work with domestic violence abusers and how they can change. If you look at the civilized world and think, “no thank you,” then you should subscribe to our podcast so you don’t miss a single episode! Also, join the uncivilized community and connect with me on my website, Facebook or Instagram so you can join in on our live recordings, ask questions to guests and more.

Motherhood is one of the most important things in society. Mothers raise, love and lead the future generations. So, to honor all the mothers out there, today's guest is a mother willing to break motherhood paradigms, her name is Rebecca Freeman. In this episode, Rebecca shares the importance of finding your true self. We also talked about a mother's sexuality, men responsibilities and her work helping other mothers to be who they truly are in order to transform their lives. About Rebecca Freeman Rebecca is the vision keeper for a New Paradigm for Motherhood.  She activates mothers around the world to release old programming and conditioning that is ready to be transformed into freedom and empowerment, unlocking them to live in their truth and authenticity. Rebecca has trained with shamanic practitioners, experienced sex coaches, expert Human Design trainers and world leading healers and coaches to become a woman of immense skill.  Living integrated in her full power her clients also benefit from her natural energetic gifts of deep intuition, primal wisdom and ability to find clarity within chaos. Currently Rebecca is back living in Australia with her children after six months working and training with powerful healers overseas. You can find out more about her at www.rebeccafreemancoaching.com or follow her on Facebook and Instagram at @rebeccafreemancoaching. Her current course: www.rebeccafreemancoaching.com/yoniactivation/ What you'll hear 1:52 The importance of motherhood in the world. 3:03 Rebecca's thoughts about the lack of motherhood. 4:20 Rebecca talks about the new paradigm. 6:13 Rebecca's becoming a mother experience. 8:25 Rebecca's finding herself experience. 10:47 Society and criticism about motherhood. 15:45 Men responsibilities. 20:21 How looks like to be a mother in Western world. 23:47 Rebecca's opinion about the women as creators of life. 26:11 Mother's sexuality. 30:23 What does 'Coming home to themselves' means. 32:14 How having children changed Rebecca's life. 33:58 Why mom's boundaries are okay. 38:33 Rebecca's advices as sexual coach. 44:36 Partner growth and sexual energy. If you look at the civilized work and think, “no thank you,” then you should subscribe to our podcast so you don’t miss a single episode! Also, join the uncivilized community and connect with me on my website, Facebook or Instagram so you can join in on our live recordings, ask questions to guests and more.

Perspective. Every story has more than one side, and every side should be listened to in order to figure out a solution. When we talk about justice the first thing that comes to mind is the police, but recent news has shown the police as the bad guys in the story. To listen to both sides, and make your own criteria, today's guest is Garrett TeSlaa. Garrett is a veteran cop at the police department in California. In this episode, he shares what a day in the life of a cop is like and the risk that comes with it. He also shared with us his insights on subjects such as police defund, qualified immunity, and military training. About Garrett TeSlaa: Garrett TeSlaa is building a world where first responders wake up inspired, feel confident at work, and return home safe knowing they have spent their time in a worthy cause. A 15-year veteran of law enforcement, Garrett is the host of The Squad Room Podcast about personal development for law enforcement professionals. A graduate of the Supervisory Leadership Institute, Garrett holds a Master's in Public Administration with an emphasis in Public Sector Leadership. Garrett's TEDx talk, "The Importance of Second Responders" is available now on YouTube. Connect with Garrett: Podcast: www.thesquadroom.net Instagram: @thesquadroom What You’ll Hear: 4:22 How is a cop daily life and 911 calls. 7:40 How most of the police suffer from Post Traumatic Stress. 11:05 How do we stop the public from seeing the police as the enemy 13:55 Garret talks about police training. 14:56 Garrett's thoughts about the tension between the police and the public. 16:11 What does 'defund the police' mean. 18:08 Garrett's experiences as a cop. 19:09 Mental issues and medical calls. 25:41 Militarization of the police department. 31:07 What's community policing. 33:49 What's the qualified immunity. 39:05 Cops consequences of removing qualified immunity 44:14 How does the black community and the police community can begin to rebuild trust in each other If you look at the civilized work and think, “no thank you,” then you should subscribe to our podcast so you don’t miss a single episode! Also, join the uncivilized community, and connect with me on my website, Facebook, or Instagram so you can join in on our live recordings, ask questions to guests, and more.

Here's an expansive question to start your week off right! In this mini solo Monday morning episode I dive into a question that's bound to help you on your path to excellence. www.manuncivilized.com/thenation to join my expanding men's group! www.manuncivilized.com/thebook to get your hands on a copy of my book. Cheers, Traver

We’re constantly being bombarded with chaos... What happens when that chaos comes from a place of fear? In this episode, I was joined by the amazing Cat Bigney. Cat is the Head Instructor for Boulder Outdoor Survival School (BOSS). We talked about her experiences as an instructor, tattoo artist and tv host. She shares the importance of developing self-trust and what it was like overcoming the fear of death. Cat has an incredible story and I can’t wait for you to hear her thoughts on resilience, some of her scariest moments out in the wilderness and why she’s passionate about being a tattoo artist. About Cat Bigney: Cat Bigney is a survival consultant, prehistoric skills specialist and artist. With a skillset acquired from an atypical upbringing, rugged formative years, and intergenerational knowledge, her focus is the preservation of ancient skills and knowledge, especially in the context of human origin, innovation/cognition and relationships to land, culture and identity. She teaches survival related basics (fire/shelter/water/food procurement and so on) and is no stranger to tactical survival, but most of her perspective and practice won’t be found in your standard bush-craft or survival “Bible”. In addition to enduring some of the harshest of nature’s conditions across the globe, Cat is an artist, writer, athlete (playing high-level rugby for over a decade) and public speaker. Cat has been summed up as a passionate and energetic wilderness thug with a heart of gold. Connect with Cat: Instagram | @catbigney Facebook | www.facebook.com/catbigney Boss Inc | www.boss-inc.com/staff/cat-bigney What You’ll Hear: 5:37 What Cat’s life was like growing up 8:01 Why she chose to teach survival 12:53 The top three things she hopes will come out of this pandemic from a leadership perspective 14:02 What she saw from CEOs developing a relationship with the unknown in the wilderness 18:26 Cat’s thoughts on resilience 22:13 Cat’s scariest moments of living out in the wilderness 26:09 Why Cat doesn’t fear death 30:11 How she’s become okay with navigating through the chaos 32:05 The dangers of fear-based chaos 34:19 How to establish a relationship of trust with yourself 36:40 How she got into her tattoo practice 41:02 Why she loves tattooing others 44:00 What the term “wild” means to Cat 46:59 What Cat is currently working on If you look at the civilized work and think, “no thank you,” then you should subscribe to our podcast so you don’t miss a single episode! Also, join the uncivilized community and connect with me on my website, Facebook or Instagram so you can join in on our live recordings, ask questions to guests and more.

In this short episode I tackle the three biggest misconceptions about doing things that are difficult. From writing books and launching businesses, to getting divorced and fighting in a cage, I've done some hard things. And...notice the patterns people have and stories they tell themselves about why they can or cannot do the same. Enjoy. Men - we have over 60 members in the UNcivilized Nation! If you're tired of being a lone wolf and dealing with the stress of a pandemic on your own - STOP - and join us. This group is the brotherhood you've been waiting for. www.manuncivilized.com/thenation Cheers, Traver

In this short minisode, I dive into the benefits of clean anger and the differentiations between anger that runs through your heart and anger that doesn't! Men -- The Nation wants you! Come join the fastest growing men's group in the land: www.manuncivilized.com/thenation Please share and subscribe to my podcast! Cheers, Traver