Blind adventurer specializing in martial arts, surfing, and storytelling
Scott talks with Joshua about Living Adaptive and his new podcast, This Is A True Story. The 2 of them talk about finding humor in the midst of struggle and discrimination, why people without disabilities know better what terms people with them need to use to describe themselves, and why Jake Paul is an obnoxious genius.
Show Scott some love, won’t you? Find his website at www.LivingAdaptive.com and on Instagram at @LivingAdaptive.
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Joshua mentions a few Adventure Mind initiatives in the early planning stages.
During the episode Joshua mentions a video his surf coach, John White, released via the Waves 4 All YouTube channel. The video highlights a couple of key moments from John and Joshua’s surf session on Sunday, January 10. Check it out below. If you want to be part of the surf team John mentions in the video, please email Joshua at Joshua@joshuathejedi.com.
Joshua also mentions adaptive martial arts classes provided to all via Blind Community Martial Arts. If you’re interested, you can email Joshua at joshua@joshuathejedi.com.
Lastly, Joshua mentions an article he wrote for his regular column, Blind Man Walking, in The Blind Post Online Classified News. His mother, Lori Motis, is the editor. Please show her some love, won’t you? You can check out The Blind Post at the following link: www.theblindpost.com
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In this episode, I give some back story on the origins of Adventure Mind and what I want it to become. I talk about the struggle that the Holiday Season is for me, and why I believe we (humanity) need each other more than we ever have. Separateness is an illusion. We are all connected in some way, shape, or form. As we grow in our resiliency, we can help others grow in theirs. Seeking adversity of our own choosing and cultivating courage by facing our fears is how humanity grows stronger. This is how we build the Adventure Mind.
In this episode, I make brief mention of my struggle with PTSD, major depression, anxiety, and suicidal thoughts. If you, or someone you know, is struggling with mental health challenges, I encourage you to contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. I have done so, and they were able to help me.
To my knowledge, even though the organization is based in the US, they can refer people in other countries to similar resources able to help them.
Adventure Mind is a work in progress. The more involved you are, the more you can help shape how powerful this way of living can be.
If you haven’t, be sure to visit the following link.: www.joshuathejedi.com/join
Ratings and reviews help more people learn about the Adventure Mind movement. No matter what podcast app you use, a favorable rating and review will make a difference. Search for “Adventure Mind” in all major podcast directories, and you should find us.
Got questions or comments? Email me at joshua@joshuathejedi.com.
Lastly, here are my social media links. In addition to tagging me in your posts, I encourage you to use the hashtag #AdventureMind.
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Kevin and Joshua discuss what NLP is, what relationship it has to classical hypnosis, and what types of powerful change each can create in people who use it. The 2 also discuss the power of belief, athletic performance boosts, and how politicians, news outlets, and religious organizations use NLP principles to influence thousands.
If you are interested in working with Kevin, please connect with him through the Las Vegas Hypnosis Center.
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Josh and Joshua have been friends for more than 26 years. During the earlier part of their friendship, the 2 of them spent a considerable amount of time involved in a notably conservative expression of Evangelical Christianity. In this episode, they discuss some of their common experiences. Talk about their current thoughts on matters of faith, and explore what it means to walk away from the religion of their youth.
Show Josh Wolfer some Instagram love at @wolf.man.photo, won’t you?
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Tanner and Joshua have one of the most unfiltered conversations on the podcast yet. Topics range between Tanner’s athletic accomplishments, purchasing beer while blind, finding humor in the chaos that is American politics in 2020, and a myriad of other rabbit trails. This episode is not for the squeamish or easily offended. It *is* for those who want to witness a conversation between 2 blind champions from different sports swap stories and find out whether it is ok for visually impaired people to order their own nachos.
Show Tanner Gers some love by checking out the following links.
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Tiffany and Joshua talk about fighting, training, the comradery of martial artists, and their favorite ninja turtle. They also talk about their mutual love of surfing and the Muay Thai class Tiffany taught at Studio 540, the gym where Joshua used to train. Tiffany also shares some of her poetry.
Please show Tiffany some love on Instagram, @tiffanytimebomb.
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In this episode, Jacob talks about his personal and professional experience in sports and athletics, as well as the adversity he has encountered as a result of his cerebral palsy diagnosis. He and Joshua talk about the US Open Adaptive Surfing Championships, and the harrowing experience Jacob had there in 2018 that earned him the Jay Liesner Award. They also wax philosophical on the parallels between surfing and day to day life.
Want to show Jacob some love or learn more about his current projects? Check him out at the following links.
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Joshua and Jason share their mutual love of martial arts training and their common belief in the value of chosen adversity. They also discuss a range of issues, including police brutality, the War on Drugs, and what purpose the DEA serves. Jason also opens up about his own family history, and the book he is currently writing on some difficult events that inspired his father to pursue a career in law enforcement.
Information about Jason James and his writing can be found by visiting his web site, www.prattlon.com.
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Josh’s positivity is immediately apparent to anyone who meets him, and it comes through in this conversation. He attributes much of his positivity to the healing power of the ocean and how fulfilling his life is because of surfing. It is because of his love for the ocean that he has become an advocate for sustainable practices in manufacturing and fishing. Josh doesn’t shy away from darker parts of his story, however. He opens up about his prior addiction to pain relievers and the part that it played in his near death after suffering total kidney and liver failure just ahead of the amputation of both his legs. Josh also shares about the power of music as a creative outlet and how blessed he has been to be able to continue in music as a percussionist.
Sho Josh some Instagram love: @joshybogle
Sustainable Coastlines Hawaii: @sustainablecoastlineshawaii
Love The Sea: @lovetheseaplasticfree
Surfrider Foundation: @surfrider
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