Episodes

  • LAURIN PONCE: HOW I LOST MYSELF — Rules Women Don’t Want to Hear (But Need to Become Their Best Selves)

    LAURIN PONCE: HOW I LOST MYSELF — Rules Women Don’t Want to Hear (But Need to Become Their Best Selves)
    Apr 21 2026
    Laurin is a transformation coach focused on relationships, mindset, and personal development, with a direct focus on male–female dynamics. Her approach is simple: “Raw truth. Real growth. No apologies.”In her words: “Truth over comfort. Structure over chaos. Coaching for people ready to lead themselves and stop repeating the same patterns.“Her starting point wasn’t unusual—stable job, predictable routine, and a life that looked fine from the outside. Underneath it, things weren’t working. That drift led her to nearly 125kg (275 lbs), before a moment where she made a clear decision: continue as is, or take control. What followed wasn’t a quick fix, but a shift in identity, standards, and behaviour.Laurin shares her transformation from 275 pounds to bikini competitor, This amazing physical change came from consistent execution—early mornings, structured training, disciplined nutrition. But that wasn’t the hard part. Relationships that once felt normal started to break down. The hard part was addressing the behaviours behind it. Binge eating, people-pleasing, avoidance—none of that gets fixed in a gym. It gets fixed by recognising it, owning it, and changing it.Her patterns weren’t solved with workouts—they were addressed through awareness, coaching, ownership over emotion.Growth is selective. Not everyone comes with you.We talk about how her coach became her husband, and the “controversial” marriage rules that keep their relationship structured, passionate, and functional—covering respect, submission, boundaries, and avoiding sexless marriages. She also breaks down why the majority of her audience is male, the reality behind resistance to accountability, and what men can actually do to stay attractive, lead with confidence, and maintain polarity in male/female relationships.Laurin is direct about what most people avoid: without standards, you tolerate things you shouldn’t. Over time, that creates resentment, confusion, and instability—whether that’s dating or marriage (long-term relationships). Most of the time, it’s not a compatibility issue. It’s a self-leadership issue.Her work on masculine and feminine dynamics is grounded in what actually plays out, not theory. Attraction and stability rely on polarity. When there’s no direction, no accountability, no emotional control—things fall apart. Respect drops first. Attraction follows. What’s left is tension, inconsistency, and eventually, disconnection.This isn’t about control or dominance. It’s about clarity. Knowing your standards, holding them, and acting in line with them—consistently.Laurin’s message is simple:You don’t rise to your intentions—you fall back to your behaviours. Standards you don’t enforce do not exist. And how you lead yourself determines everything that follows.At its core Lauren's message is grounded in reality: transformation hinges not on motivation, but on daily decisions, a supportive environment, high standards, and a powerful mindset.Transformation is not about motivation. It’s about your decisions, repeated daily.Don't miss Laurin's insights on the dangers of silence in marriage, roles in relationships and why your mindset matters more than anything.🔗 Connect with LaurinInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/flourishwithlaurin/ Website: https://linktr.ee/FlourishWithLaurinI am Damian Porter , Former NZ Special Forces Operator, Subject Matter Expert from www.hownottodieguy.com and www.eatwellmovewell.netAnd you are listening to my STRAIGHT TALK MIND AND MUSCLE PODCAST sponsored by www.mystait.com - the ultimate daily formula for optimum hormone health, stress management, energy and performance. 100% natural and clinically proven ingredients, it provides everything you need to raise your game, in a convenient gut-friendly capsule. And the Mason Survival Protocol - https://www.carnivoreretreat.com/post/masonsurvival-protocol-carnivore-retreatLinks for my former shows are here- WATCH on YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLpt-Zy1jciVn7cWB0B-y5WATyzrzfwucZLISTEN on: spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1rlAGRXCwLIJfQCQ5B3PYB?si=UmgsMBFkRfelCAm1E4Pd3QItunes - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/straight-talk-mind-and-muscle-podcast/id1315986446?mt=2Amazon https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/5bce2d31-a171-4e83-bada-d1384c877e76Subscribe for more amazing tips, interviews and wisdom from phenomenal guests...
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    1 hr and 17 mins
  • Sarah Haspel: Bestie Defense -The Invention That Fixes the Pepper Spray Mistakes

    Sarah Haspel: Bestie Defense -The Invention That Fixes the Pepper Spray Mistakes
    Apr 14 2026

    Sarah Haspel is a lifelong martial artist and the founder of Bestie Defense — a patented personal safety invention, built after a real-world assault exposed the gap between training and reality. With nearly three decades of martial arts experience and a background that led to a 2022 Hall of Fame induction, she understood fighting — but what she experienced showed her something more important.

    In 2022, she was approached by a violent, unstable individual. Despite her experience, she didn’t rely on technique — she relied on a tool- pepper spray. And even then, she ended up within arm’s reach when it didn’t work.

    That moment exposed the truth: Strong, trained people don’t fail because they’re weak — they fail because real-world violence collapses distance fast.

    That insight drove what she built next.

    Bestie is a 3-in-1 self-defense invention designed for real-world use — not ideal conditions.

    It combines:

    OC spray (with optional tear gas + UV dye depending on model)

    A high-decibel alarm (attention + disruption)

    A reinforced striking tool (close range)

    All in one device — eliminating the need to switch tools under pressure.

    This wasn’t built by guesswork. Sarah partnered with:

    -A rocket engineer whose work is literally in orbit (SpaceX/Boeing background)

    -Law enforcement professionals with real-world deployment experience

    -Industry experts tied to legacy brands like Mace

    The result is a device that is:

    -Engineered properly

    -Stress-tested properly

    -Designed for real human behaviour under pressure

    Most tools solve one phase of violence.

    Spray works at distance

    Striking works in contact

    People fail in the transition between the two.That’s exactly what this fixes.

    Sarah’s invention isn’t just about the product — it highlights a bigger truth:

    Training often ignores reality

    Tools fail without context

    Violence is fast, chaotic, and close

    And if you’re not prepared for that transition — that’s where things go wrong.

    Bottom Line -This is one of the few self-defense tools I’ve seen that actually reflects how violence unfolds:

    Distance → Collapse → Contact

    And it’s built for all three.

    That’s why I am so excited to share Sarah’s story with you all!

    🔗 Connect with Sarah”

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bestiedefense

    https://www.instagram.com/haspelofficial/

    Website: https://bestie-defense.com

    Bestie Defense - Personal Safety Device: https://bestie-defense.com

    I am Damian Porter , Former NZ Special Forces Operator, Subject Matter Expert from www.hownottodieguy.com and www.eatwellmovewell.net

    And you are listening to my STRAIGHT TALK MIND AND MUSCLE PODCAST sponsored by www.mystait.com

    - the ultimate daily formula for optimum hormone health, stress management, energy and performance.

    100% natural and clinically proven ingredients, it provides everything you need to raise your game, in a convenient gut-friendly capsule. And the Mason Survival Protocol - https://www.carnivoreretreat.com/post/masonsurvival-protocol-carnivore-retreat

    Links for my former shows are here- WATCH on YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLpt-Zy1jciVn7cWB0B-y5WATyzrzfwucZ

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    1 hr and 14 mins
  • Dr. J’aime Goguen-Locke: Coaching Strength and Fixing Injuries: Lessons From a Powerlifting Rehab Specialist

    Dr. J’aime Goguen-Locke: Coaching Strength and Fixing Injuries: Lessons From a Powerlifting Rehab Specialist
    Mar 15 2026
    I want to extend a sincere thank you to Dr. J’aime Goguen-Locke for taking the time to share her knowledge and experience on this episode. Her ability to bridge the gap between clinical rehabilitation and real-world strength training is exceptional, and the work she is doing to help athletes recover, rebuild, and return stronger is having a meaningful impact across the strength community.J’aime is a rehabilitation clinician specialising in strength athletes, particularly powerlifters. Originally trained in Canada, she earned her doctorate before opening a private practice focused on musculoskeletal rehabilitation. Alongside her husband, she built a strength sports coaching company that now works with athletes around the world, and she co-owns a powerlifting coaching company called Kodiak Barbell.Working in a traditionally male-dominated space, J’aime has built a reputation through competence, clarity, and results. Coaching strength athletes requires more than simply writing programmes — it requires listening, understanding the athlete in front of you, and building a relationship that allows honest feedback and continuous improvement. Often the ability to communicate, analyse, and adapt proves more valuable than brute strength or athletic reputation alone.Her work also challenges a common belief within strength sports: that heavy weight itself is the primary cause of injury.One of the most powerful examples she shares is her own experience of herniating a disc while bending down to pick up a J-hook weighing less than a pound.The lesson is clear. Strong people often get injured doing simple things.The problem is rarely a single lift or one moment under a heavy bar. More often, injury is the result of cumulative stress, fatigue, poor recovery, and small technical faults that build over time — until the final straw breaks the system.J’aime’s work focuses on identifying and correcting those underlying causes. Many clinicians are not trained to rehabilitate barbell athletes, and movements like squat, bench press, and deadlift are rarely taught in medical education. As a result, athletes are often told to simply reduce load or stop training, only to return later with the exact same problem.Central to her approach is teaching athletes how to move and brace properly. Bracing — creating controlled pressure and stability through the core — protects the spine and allows force to move safely through the body. When bracing fails, stress accumulates in the wrong places and eventually becomes pain or injury.Her message extends beyond powerlifting. Learning how to brace and move efficiently is not just a gym skill — it is a life skill. Whether lifting heavy, carrying children, or performing everyday tasks, movement quality protects the body and builds long-term durability.But rehabilitation is not purely mechanical. Sleep, stress, emotional load, and recovery capacity all influence how the body responds to training. The body does not separate life stress from training stress — it simply accumulates it.Having helped over a thousand athletes return to training, she continues to bridge the gap between medicine, strength coaching, and performance.At its core, her message is simple:Fix the cause.
Respect recovery.
Learn to brace.
Move well — not just in training, but for life.🔗 Connect with J’aimeInstagram:
https://www.instagram.com/jaimegoguenlockehttps://www.kodiakbarbell.comOnline resources, rehabilitation guides, and consultations available through her Instagram bio link.I am Damian Porter , Former NZ Special Forces Operator, Subject Matter Expert from www.hownottodieguy.com and www.eatwellmovewell.netAnd you are listening to my STRAIGHT TALK MIND AND MUSCLE PODCAST sponsored by www.mystait.com - the ultimate daily formula for optimum hormone health, stress management, energy and performance. 100% natural and clinically proven ingredients, it provides everything you need to raise your game, in a convenient gut-friendly capsule. 

And the Mason Survival Protocol - https://www.carnivoreretreat.com/post/masonsurvival-protocol-carnivore-retreat

Links for my former shows are here-


WATCH on YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLpt-Zy1jciVn7cWB0B-y5WATyzrzfwucZLISTEN on: spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1rlAGRXCwLIJfQCQ5B3PYB?si=UmgsMBFkRfelCAm1E4Pd3QItunes - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/straight-talk-mind-and-muscle-podcast/id1315986446?mt=2


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    1 hr and 9 mins
  • Dean Stott MBE: From SBS Special Forces to World Records - An Incredible Second Life

    Dean Stott MBE: From SBS Special Forces to World Records - An Incredible Second Life
    Mar 7 2026

    Dean is a former UK Special Boat Service (SBS) Operator, Double World Record holder, Humanitarian Evacuation Specialist, Author, TV host, and co-host of a Netflix Series. His career spans elite special operations, international crisis evacuations, leadership in high-performance environments, and keeping up with his wife Alana Stott MBE, a specialist in counter-human trafficking and humanitarian work.


    Dean’s experience and very particular set of skills ( as we say) have placed him in some of the world’s most volatile environments. When the October 7 attacks unfolded in Israel, he rapidly deployed to assist with civilian evacuations, coordinating safe routes, logistics, and international transport to move families and students out of the region. Drawing on previous evacuations in Libya and Afghanistan, his approach remained the same: stay calm, remain mission-focused, and solve the problem in front of you.


    Before this chapter, Dean served in the UK’s elite Special Boat Service until a devastating injury ended his operational career. Rather than accept defeat, he redirected the same mindset forged in special operations into endurance sport — setting two world records in cycling while raising millions for mental health charities


    Dean’s journey has since expanded into media and leadership. He appeared as an instructor on SAS Australia, bringing a different leadership style to the show — calm, analytical, and focused on performance rather than shouty theatrics. He also co-hosts the Netflix series Toughest Forces on Earth, where he travels globally to train with elite military units and test the realities of special operations selection.


    A key part of Dean’s success is the partnership with his wife Alana Stott MBE, who was awarded an MBE for her work protecting vulnerable women and children from human trafficking. Together they operate as a highly effective team — Alana managing complex logistics and humanitarian initiatives while Dean executes operations on the ground.


    Dean was formally appointed MBE (Member of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire) in the King’s Birthday Honours List 2024. for his services to Humanitarian work, Sport (his world-record endurance cycling expedition) and Mental health awareness and fundraising.


    Today Dean works in private investment with Silico Capital, applying the same high-performance team mindset developed in special operations to the world of business and leadership. He continues to work in crisis management, while speaking on leadership, resilience, and high-performance teams. He also collaborates with organisations such as Deep End Fitness, where the focus is on mental toughness, discipline, and the power of controlled stress to build stronger leaders.


    At its core, Dean’s story reflects a principle familiar to anyone from the special operations community: helping others. Whether rescuing civilians from conflict zones, setting world records, leading teams, or mentoring others, the mindset remains the same — stay adaptable, stay disciplined, and always find a way to complete the mission.


    🔗 Connect with Dean on

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/deanstott

    Website: https://www.deanstott.com/en-au

    Book- UNBREAKABLE: https://www.deanstott.com/products/relentless-dean-stott-from-special-operations-to-world-record-breaker-1



    I am Damian Porter , Former NZ Special Forces Operator, Subject Matter Expert from www.hownottodieguy.com and www.eatwellmovewell.net


    And you are listening to my STRAIGHT TALK MIND AND MUSCLE PODCAST sponsored by www.mystait.com


    - the ultimate daily formula for optimum hormone health, stress management, energy and performance.


    100% natural and clinically proven ingredients, it provides everything you need to raise your game, in a convenient gut-friendly capsule. 

And the Mason Survival Protocol - https://www.carnivoreretreat.com/post/masonsurvival-protocol-carnivore-retreat

    

Links for my former shows are here-


WATCH on YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLpt-Zy1jciVn7cWB0B-y5WATyzrzfwucZ


    LISTEN on: spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1rlAGRXCwLIJfQCQ5B3PYB?si=UmgsMBFkRfelCAm1E4Pd3Q


    Itunes - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/straight-talk-mind-and-muscle-podcast/id1315986446?mt=2


    


 
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    59 mins
  • Justin Sheehan: How Lessons From SEAL Team Six Can Transform Your Everyday Life.

    Justin Sheehan: How Lessons From SEAL Team Six Can Transform Your Everyday Life.
    Feb 23 2026

    I want to extend a sincere thank you to Lieutenant Commander Kegan “SMURF” Gill, U.S. Navy (Ret.), former F/A-18 Super Hornet pilot, for making this connection possible with Justin Sheehan

    Kegan’s commitment to helping high-performance professionals is phenomenal, and he continues to bring important voices and real-world experience to a wider audience. Kegan — I appreciate the trust and the bridge you built here.


    Justin Sheehan is a former SEAL Team Six operator, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu instructor, and coach whose experience spans elite special operations, traumatic brain injury recovery, and high-performance training. His career placed him in environments where discipline, adaptability, and resilience were not concepts — they were survival requirements. Today, he applies those lessons to coaching athletes, civilians, and professionals seeking durability in both body and mind.


    Justin’s perspective is shaped by hard realities. He speaks openly about the hidden toll of traumatic brain injuries — not only from combat, but from repeated concussive exposure through training, firearms use, and contact sports. The cumulative damage is often misdiagnosed, manifesting as depression, hormonal disruption, sleep issues, and cognitive decline. His message is direct: the small hits add up, and awareness, assessment, and recovery must be taken seriously.


    Discipline, in Justin’s view, is not rigidity — it is maintenance. In military life, accountability is built in; in civilian life, it must be intentional. Sleep, nutrition, hydration, and consistent movement form the foundation of recovery and longevity. Alcohol, poor sleep, and inactivity erode performance faster than age ever will. Movement is medicine. Intensity — scaled to reality — preserves capability.

    He draws clear parallels between special operations and athletics: both involve trauma, recovery, stress adaptation, and mental resilience. Training must reflect reality. Live sparring, pressure testing, and scenario-based training build the mindset and competence required when stakes are real. Sport fighting has rules; self-defense does not. The goal is survival and creating the opportunity to escape.


    As a coach, Justin emphasizes humility, specialization, and continuous learning. Elite teams rely on experts; effective coaching requires knowing your limits and building networks of competence. He also stresses the importance of empowering others — especially women — with practical self-defense skills and the confidence to act under pressure.

    At its core, Justin Sheehan’s message is about resilience built through discipline, awareness, and purposeful training. Protect the brain. Maintain the body. Train for reality. Stay adaptable. Capability is not preserved by accident — it is maintained through consistent, deliberate effort.


    🔗 Connect with Justin on

    Instagram:https: https://www.instagram.com/justin.sheehan.779/

    For BJJ- Detachment North BJJ- Traverse City, Michigan.


    Email: Sheehan1876@gmail.com


    I am Damian Porter , Former NZ Special Forces Operator, Subject Matter Expert from www.hownottodieguy.com and www.eatwellmovewell.net


    And you are listening to my STRAIGHT TALK MIND AND MUSCLE PODCAST sponsored by www.mystait.com


    - the ultimate daily formula for optimum hormone health, stress management, energy and performance.


    100% natural and clinically proven ingredients, it provides everything you need to raise your game, in a convenient gut-friendly capsule. 

And the Mason Survival Protocol - https://www.carnivoreretreat.com/post/masonsurvival-protocol-carnivore-retreat

    

Links for my former shows are here-


WATCH on YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLpt-Zy1jciVn7cWB0B-y5WATyzrzfwucZ


    LISTEN on: spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1rlAGRXCwLIJfQCQ5B3PYB?si=UmgsMBFkRfelCAm1E4Pd3Q


    Itunes - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/straight-talk-mind-and-muscle-podcast/id1315986446?mt=2


    


 
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    1 hr and 15 mins
  • Dr Krista Fazio: Fixing Rib Flare, Building Strength, Mobility, and Longevity - Expert Insights

    Dr Krista Fazio: Fixing Rib Flare, Building Strength, Mobility, and Longevity - Expert Insights
    Feb 14 2026

    This week, I had the incredible opportunity to sit down with Dr. Krista Fazio, a Doctor of Physical Therapy based in Portugal to discuss the evolving role of physical therapy, the importance of strength and mobility for longevity and pain reduction, and the rise of female practitioners.


    Train like an athlete. Move better. Feel stronger.


    Dr. K is a Doctor of Physical Therapy based in Portugal who represents the modern evolution of her profession. Working with clients across performance, rehabilitation, and longevity, her work focuses on restoring strength, mobility, and resilience so people can return not just to baseline—but to capability.


    Her company, FitPhysio, Krista provides cutting-edge, science-backed rehab and training programs to clients both online and in-person. Her approach blends the best of physical therapy and strength training to help a wide range of clients... from professional athletes to individuals looking to rebuild strength, and optimize their movement for longevity.

    Krista’s philosophy is simple but powerful: build strength and mobility to protect your joints, reduce pain, and preserve your body for the long run. Whether you’re looking to get back to sport, stay pain-free, or simply move better in daily life, Krista delivers the expertise and personalized care to help you get there.


    What most people interpret as “tightness” is often weakness. The nervous system restricts motion when it senses instability. Build strength in those ranges, and the body unlocks pain-free movement.


    Krista does not adhere to the insurance-driven physical therapy model that prioritizes heat, ice, and temporary relief- Instead, her approach is active, progressive, and system-wide. Low back pain is rarely just a back issue. Hip instability, poor foot mechanics, rib positioning, weak glutes—everything connects. Treat the body as a system, not a symptom.

    Dr. Fazio has also embraced online care, demonstrating that effective assessment, coaching, and accountability can be delivered globally. In many cases, remote therapy increases ownership—clients see themselves move, understand their patterns, and take responsibility for progress.


    Her message is consistent: build strength. Train mobility with control. Strengthen the glutes. Stabilize the core. Progress deliberately. Longevity is not accidental—it is trained.

    This conversation is about modernizing physical therapy, reclaiming responsibility for your body, and building a structure that holds up under stress—for sport, for life, and for decades to come


    🔗 Connect with Krista on

    Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/dr.kfazio/


    Websites:

    https://optin.arnutrition.net/fitphysiotrainingprograms



    I am Damian Porter , Former NZ Special Forces Operator, Subject Matter Expert from www.hownottodieguy.com and www.eatwellmovewell.net


    And you are listening to my STRAIGHT TALK MIND AND MUSCLE PODCAST sponsored by www.mystait.com


    - the ultimate daily formula for optimum hormone health, stress management, energy and performance.


    100% natural and clinically proven ingredients, it provides everything you need to raise your game, in a convenient gut-friendly capsule. 

And the Mason Survival Protocol - https://www.carnivoreretreat.com/post/masonsurvival-protocol-carnivore-retreat

    

Links for my former shows are here-


WATCH on YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLpt-Zy1jciVn7cWB0B-y5WATyzrzfwucZ


    LISTEN on: spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1rlAGRXCwLIJfQCQ5B3PYB?si=UmgsMBFkRfelCAm1E4Pd3Q


    Itunes - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/straight-talk-mind-and-muscle-podcast/id1315986446?mt=2


    


 
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    1 hr
  • Rob Ingram, Inside McDojo Life: Real Self-Defense vs. Rule-Based Fantasy

    Rob Ingram, Inside McDojo Life: Real Self-Defense vs. Rule-Based Fantasy
    Jan 25 2026

    Rob Ingram, Inside McDojo Life: Real Self-Defense vs. Rule-Based Fantasy


    Founder of McDojo Life

    3rd Degree Karate Black Belt

    Co-founder of academysafe.org


    This week, I had the incredible opportunity to sit down with Rob Ingram, known globally as McDojo Life. He has spent nearly three decades inside the martial arts world as a practitioner, instructor, and insider. With 28 years of experience across multiple disciplines, and a 3rd Degree Karate Black Belt, he has become one of the most visible voices exposing corruption, abuse, and fraud.


    We spoke about an amazing range of topics, from Sarah Haspel’s brilliant invention - “The BESTIE” co-designed by a Rocket Scientist, safety from sexual predators for kids and females in martial arts, founding a USA wide database of convicted and fake “senseis”, Tim Kennedy the green beret turned UFC fighter to Pressure Testing martial arts for real world self defence!


    Rob’s work shines a light on a hard truth: martial arts in the United States operates largely without regulation, allowing unqualified and dangerous individuals to assume positions of authority—often over children.

    Beneath the glossy surface of martial arts the industry—especially in the United States—faces serious challenges: lack of regulation, abuse of authority, and even criminal behavior.


    His response was not just criticism and calling them out, he took action. As co-founder of Academy Safe, Rob is on a mission to solve this- in his words:

    “At Academy Safe, we are driven by a deep commitment to protecting martial artists from abuse, assault, and the inherent risks that exist in the absence of federal or state regulations. Founded to address the unsettling prevalence of sexual assault, abuse, and rape in martial arts, our mission is to create safe, supportive, and secure environments for students across the United States.


    As a non-profit organization, our primary focus is the development of a national registry of martial arts academies. This registry will establish a new benchmark for safety, holding academies to strict standards designed to protect both students and staff.”


    Equally important to Rob is the preservation of martial arts as something real and functional. He stresses that training must extend beyond tradition and competition rules into pressure-tested, real-world applicability. His message is consistent: if a system or weapon fails under stress, it fails—regardless of how good it looks in theory.


    This is a necessary conversation about integrity, accountability, and what martial arts should stand for and I loved how authentic, real and passionate this conversation got!


    🔗 Connect with Rob on

    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/mcdojolife.


    Websites:

    https://mcdojolife.com/

    https://academysafe.org/

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheMcDojo


    The BESTIE by Sarah Haspel- https://bestie-defense.com/


    I am Damian Porter , Former NZ Special Forces Operator, Subject Matter Expert from www.hownottodieguy.com and www.eatwellmovewell.net


    And you are listening to my STRAIGHT TALK MIND AND MUSCLE PODCAST sponsored by www.mystait.com


    - the ultimate daily formula for optimum hormone health, stress management, energy and performance.


    100% natural and clinically proven ingredients, it provides everything you need to raise your game, in a convenient gut-friendly capsule. And the Mason Survival Protocol - https://www.carnivoreretreat.com/post/masonsurvival-protocol-carnivore-retreat

    Links for my former shows are here- WATCH on YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLpt-Zy1jciVn7cWB0B-y5WATyzrzfwucZ


    LISTEN on: spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1rlAGRXCwLIJfQCQ5B3PYB?si=UmgsMBFkRfelCAm1E4Pd3Q


    Itunes - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/straight-talk-mind-and-muscle-podcast/id1315986446?mt=2


    Amazon https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/5bce2d31-a171-4e83-bada-d1384c877e76




    Subscribe for more amazing tips, interviews and wisdom from phenomenal guests ------- And get your ** FREE Video Workshop here- https://www.hownottodieguy.com/
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    1 hr and 28 mins
  • Danny Green: 4-time World Champion Boxer- Forged in Perth, Tested on the World Stage

    Danny Green: 4-time World Champion Boxer- Forged in Perth, Tested on the World Stage
    Dec 27 2025

    This week, I had the incredible opportunity to sit down with Danny Green. The last interview to publish for 2025!


    4 x World Champion Professional Boxer.

    Founder of the Coward’s Punch Campaign.

    Co-Founder of UBX


    Danny rose from a working-class upbringing in Perth to become one of Australia’s most respected world boxing champions, representing his country at the Commonwealth Games and the Sydney Olympics before conquering the professional ranks on the global stage.


    Along the way, Danny forged a reputation not just for power in the ring, but for relentless mental toughness, discipline, and resilience under pressure. From the brutal realities of dropping 3 weight classes and fighting through broken hands and cracked ribs, to navigating the difficult transition from amateur to professional boxing, his career became a long study in perseverance, self-belief, and adapting without losing your core identity.


    Beyond competition, Danny reflects on the people who kept him grounded — His wife Nina- his family, lifelong friends, and a strong personal foundation that mattered more than titles. He contrasts the mindset of old-school fighters with modern athletes, sharing hard truths about toughness, accountability, and what separates those who last from those who fade.

    Since retiring, Danny has continued to lead with purpose.


    Through his Stop The Coward Punch campaign, he has worked to reduce senseless street violence, and through You Box Boxing & Strength Gyms, he is passing on hard-earned lessons to the next generation. Now focused on family, legacy, and impact beyond sport, Danny Green’s story is ultimately about authenticity, responsibility, and becoming harder to break — in the ring and in life.


    This is a powerful show, with a powerful man, blending old school hard man mentality with the love and care for fellow humans that Danny now fights for. I know you’ll love listening to it as much as I did interviewing him. He is the only boxer from Australia to win four professional boxing world titles in three weight divisions. One of the highest profile athletes in the country, his devastating power and aggressive instincts earned him the well known moniker ‘The Green Machine’.


    P.S. Don’t forget to follow Danny’s Stop the Coward Punch Campaign- Links are in the show notes!


    🔗 Connect with Danny on

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dannygreen.boxer/

    https://www.instagram.com/cowardpunchcampaign/


    Websites:

    https://cowardpunchcampaign.com/

    Book him at https://grandstandagency.com.au/danny-green/

    https://ubxtraining.com/




    I am Damian Porter , Former NZ Special Forces Operator, Subject Matter Expert from www.hownottodieguy.com and www.eatwellmovewell.net


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