Podcast Episodes

Last week we talked about Steve jumping on ( or shall we say ”dancing with” ) the opportunity to help a good cause and grow outside his comfort zone. Getting outside your comfort zone is a fundamental principle we reference o...

Tim and Steve talk about the yin yang principle — the duality of opposing forces — and how all things exist as inseparable, yet contradictory opposites. By recognizing, being aware, and capitalizing on this universal truth — ...

“The key to life is service; not to a device, but to your home and humanity.” “We each have a choice to make when confronted with hardship, but what we do before that can make it easier.” — Anthony Droz On last week’s episode...

Here are some of the topics on this episode: Faith, family, and friends The definition of “martial arts” Strength through relationships , tribes, and “villages” Keeping life simple — learning what’s real and what’s not Human ...

In Episode 051 we talked about healing from injuries and dealing with pain . Tricia Butynskyi, MPT, DPT from Good Shepherd in Macungie, Pennsylvania is back again — this time to talk about the integration of the martial arts ...

We’ve talked before about the importance of maintaining a high quality of life . We’ve also discussed how even though martial arts are rough and physical, training should not decrease your longevity . If it does, that would b...

In Episode 047 we talked about eliminating the word “almost” in order to become better, stronger people and have greater relationships. On this episode we talk about the opposite. It’s good to be aware of absolutes in life . ...

Pain can be felt emotionally, mentally, physically, and spiritually. Last week we talked about how we all deal with adversity , and how no one gets by without dealing with some type of pain and hardship. Today we're talking a...

In case you missed them, be sure to check out the last two episodes where Mike Mittman joined Sensei Hoover and Steve Mittman. They talked about the struggle Larry Holmes had against the odds to become the Heavyweight Champio...

Last week Mike Mittman joined Sensei Hoover and Steve Mittman. Mike shared his unique insight and some rare stories about Larry Holmes. He talked about the boxing legend’s struggle against the odds to become the Hall of Fame ...

Larry Holmes, Hall of Fame Heavyweight Champion, is the topic of discussion as Mike Mittman, Steve’s dad, joins us on the show. Mike has a unique perspective and exclusive insight into both the iconic career of The Easton Ass...

"The difference between the almost right word and the right word is really a large matter — it's the difference between the lightning bug and the lightning.” — Mark Twain We talk about Twain’s quote and how it can change our ...

Tirun Gopal MD, is the Medical Director of the Department of Ob-Gyn at St Luke's Hospital in San Francisco, CA. After completing an internship and residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology in Bombay, he came to the US in 1974. H...

We talk about the importance of good choices, good practices, and quality rituals. The definition of a ritual is: “An act or series of acts regularly repeated in a set precise manner.” Another way of saying “regularly repeate...

Out of an impromptu talk with a teenage black belt came the discussion for this episode: RELATIONSHIP It’s important to cultivate REAL relationships. People are in our lives either for a reason, a season, or a lifetime. Learn...

If you’ve heard our show before you’ll know we use principles from the martial arts as the foundation for discussion, but in a way so that the concepts can be appreciated by everyone — even those who are NOT martial artists. ...

The Hebrew word Kadosh (קדוש​) translates to "holy" but really means "to separate" or "to set apart." Therefore, a HOLIday is a SEPARATE day — a day that is to be treated unlike others. There is appreciation, respect, and car...

Anger, aggressive behavior, and conflict is on the rise among drivers, coworkers, all over social media, and even within families — locally where we are based in Allentown, PA and the Lehigh Valley area — and also worldwide. ...

This episode is especially for anyone in a leadership position — teachers, coaches, managers, etc. It's a great reminder that by helping others — YOU will be more fulfilled. Conversely, by taking care of yourself — THOSE AROU...

We all need something that comforts us. If you don’t have someone, something, or some place — you MUST find one. Having a source of comfort allows one to handle uncomfortable moments. Just like the song “Turn! Turn! Turn!” sa...

It's Sensei Hoover's birthday — and being the kind of guy he is, his idea of celebrating is working on becoming a better person and helping others do the same. He and Steve Mittman are joined once again by Frank Grigoli . The...

You can’t respect others until you respect yourself, and that begins with respecting your own body . Martial arts exist to strengthen and preserve our minds, our bodies, and our spirits — not tear them down. While we are the ...

We’ve talked before about becoming comfortable in your own skin and how to deal with uncomfortable situations. “Owning your space” is self-explanatory when it comes to the physical. If someone invades your space with intent t...

Get comfortable feeling uncomfortable. EMBRACE being uncomfortable — and find a way to make it comfortable Getting out of your comfort zone is the ONLY way to get more out of life, to be successful, or to possibly get out of ...