Twisted Remedies
A show about how Jiu Jitsu, music, and other non-traditional remedies can help treat trauma, with an emphasis on the benefits for first responders, veterans, and front line workers.
Episodes
14 episodes
Twisted Remedies - Episode 13 - Professor Mike DesRosiers
From Bullying to Black Belt The Resilience of the Honey BadgerIn this episode of the Twisted Remedies podcast, Mike "Don't call me professor" DesRosiers shares his extensive journey through martial arts, detailing how his early experien...
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Episode 13
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1:04:13
Twisted Remedies - Episode 12 - Professor Garrett Hartley
Garrett Hartley, a Jiu-Jitsu black belt and owner of Revolution Brazilian Jiu Jitsu in Fairbanks, Alaska, shares his journey in martial arts and the impact it has had on his life. He discusses how martial arts provided him with a sense of contr...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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1:18:15
Twisted Remedies - Episode 11 - Professor Gavin Wageman - Sig Sauer Academy
In this episode I talk with Professor Gavin Wageman from the Sig Sauer Academy. Gavin talks about his introduction to BJJ, finding love on the mats and his role in bringing Jiu Jitsu to Sig Sauer in an effort to blend martial arts and fir...
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Episode 11
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1:12:37
Twisted Remedies - Episode 10 - Joe Gorman FDNY (retired)
In this episode I talk to Joe Gorman, Peer Support Counselor and Alumni Coordinator of Frontline Foundations of North America. Joe is also a retired FDNY Firefighter, having served during times when New York City faced it's toughest chall...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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1:06:20
Twisted Remedies - E9 Part 2 - Mike Cancellieri from Frontline Foundations
In part two of this episode I continue my conversation with Mike Cancellieri, founder and executive director of Frontline Foundations of North America. Frontline is an extremely important organization that provides mental health services ...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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46:13
Episode 9 - Mike Cancellieri - Front Line Foundations PART 1
In part one of this episode I talk with Mike Cancellieri, founder and executive director of Frontline Foundations of North America. Frontline is an extremely important organization that provides mental health services to veterans and firs...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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45:11
Twisted Remedies - Episode 8 - Kai Cook - Deep End Fitness Vermont
In this episode I talk with Kai Cook, the founder and lead instructor of Deep End Fitness Vermont. Kai has spent a significant portion of her life on the water and on the slopes, which later led her to open Deep End Fitness.Kai an...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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1:05:39
Twisted Remedies - Episode 7 - Professor Rich Sab (Dominick Sabatino)
In this episode I talk with Professor Rich Sab. Rich has a diverse background that goes far beyond just Jiu Jitsu. You will hear Rich and I talk about playing in bands, nutrition, the non-profit he is starting, and much more.
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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1:11:39
Twisted Remedies - Episode 6 - Professor Austin Feldman - Border Patrol Agent
On this episode of Twisted Remedies I talk with Professor Austin Feldman of Guardian Tactics. Austin is an agent with the U.S. Border Patrol where he is the Head Sector Chaplain and Defensive Tactics Instructor.Beyond that, Austin...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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1:08:45
Twisted Remedies - Episode 5 - Dan Kraus - BJJ Brown Belt, Detective Sergeant (Ret.) and former USMC Infantry Officer
On this episode of Twisted Remedies, I talk with Dan Kraus about the benefits of Jiu Jitsu for law enforcement, making new officers more resilient at the academy and FTO level, and so much more.Dan also talks about the stark difference ...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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1:07:34
Twisted Remedies - Episode 4 - EMDR Therapist Beth Jacobs
In this episode of Twisted Remedies I talk with EMDR Therapist Beth Jacobs about trauma, EMDR Therapy, and the path to post traumatic growth.In Jiu Jitsu, the hardest step is the first one onto the mats. The first step to finding ...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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58:24
Twisted Remedies - Episode 3 - Jassen Bluto
On this episode of the Twisted Remedies podcast, I talk with Jassen Bluto. Jassen is a retired cop, veteran, author, and much more. Jassen and I dive into the challenges of starting Jiu Jitsu later in life and discuss the be...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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1:05:03
Twisted Remedies - Episode 2 - Professor Sergio Caldieri
In this episode I talk to my professor, Sergio Caldieri about world travels, getting police officers to get on and stay on the mats and the Vermont Police Jiu Jitsu Program.
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Episode 2
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1:10:03
Twisted Remedies - Episode 1 - Here we go
In this first episode of the Twisted Remedies show, I lay out the motivation and desire to do this podcast. Laying the foundation for future conversations around the profound benefit of training Jiu Jitsu on trauma recovery. ...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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