The Life Dojo Podcast

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Published on: 21 October 2025 | 4:00 am

Episode 35: From Trauma to Transformation

This episode explores how to break free from the systems and traumas that keep us dependent. We reflect on modern control structures and the real meaning of freedom, while discussing how generational wounds can be healed through accountability and emotional awareness.

The conversation highlights the power of family connection and empathy in breaking cycles of pain. Join us for an empowering look at reclaiming self-sufficiency, awakening ancient wisdom within, and building resilience in a distracted world.

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Published on: 14 October 2025 | 4:00 am

Episode 34: The fighting spirit and inner peace

From UFC star Khamzat Chimaev's warrior ethos to the life-saving discipline of boxing, this episode explores how martial arts forge resilience for life's battles. We connect the adaptability needed in the ring to entrepreneurship and personal growth, discussing the flaws in modern education and the vital role of mentoring youth.

The conversation takes a powerful turn into healing, as Michael shares his journey of forgiving past wounds—from a childhood teacher to family revelations. This is an empowering dialogue on how true strength blends unwavering discipline with the profound peace that comes from forgiveness.

Published on: 7 October 2025 | 4:00 am

Episode 33: The Battle for Truth (Part 2)

In Part 2, of this episode we dive deeper into the forces shaping society—from the divisions between men and women to the engineered chaos keeping us distracted. We explore how modern life has created softness, contrast survival in places like Chicago with declining resilience, and question whether mental health crises are being manipulated for control.

This bold discussion challenges mainstream narratives about gender, trauma, and media programming. We move from exposing toxic role models to highlighting the power of local mentors, offering a raw perspective on how to cultivate truth and resilience in a divided world.

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Published on: 30 September 2025 | 4:00 am

Episode 32: The Battle for Truth (Part 1)

In this episode, we explore the hidden battles affecting our daily lives—from disrupted sleep to eroded authenticity. Marcus shares his recent struggle with rest, questioning whether it's due to blue light or the spiritual exposure that comes with practices like breathwork and meditation.

We then pull back the curtain on the masks people wear, examining envy in the UK and the fitness industry's shift from community to ego. Michael shares lessons from returning to Muay Thai after eight years, tying together the essential role of discipline in both physical fitness and living an authentic, truthful life.

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Published on: 25 September 2025 | 4:00 am

Episode 31: Modern Relationships (Part 2)

In Part 2 of our conversation on modern relationships, we dive deeper into the raw realities of love today. We share personal stories exploring the damage caused by narcissistic partners, the difficult ethics of cheating among friends, and how jealousy turns into toxic power plays.

This episode moves beyond blame to focus on accountability as the true path forward. We close with a crucial truth: real guidance comes from those in healthy partnerships, not toxic "gurus." Our goal is to offer honest perspective—reminding us that men and women are not enemies, and it’s time to rebuild connection on respect and authenticity.

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Published on: 23 September 2025 | 4:00 am

Episode 30: Modern Relationships

In this episode, we question how money and corporate influence have reshaped everything from podcasting to modern relationships. We explore what happens when authentic voices are bought and ask if marriage has become a social media showpiece rather than a bond built on love and shared values.

This is a raw breakdown of dating and divorce realities, from the diamond industry's myths to why men often face the harshest consequences. We examine how lust has replaced genuine connection and why both men and women must return to accountability and authentic purpose. Part 2 continues with even deeper personal stories on narcissism, cheating, and the power plays defining modern love.

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Published on: 18 September 2025 | 4:00 am

Episode 29: From struggle to strength

In this episode we open up about our personal battles with ego, whether in martial arts, competition, or daily life and how self-sabotage, overthinking and fear of rejection can hold us back from real growth.

We share raw experiences from LA to the UK, contrasting environments that celebrate success with those that hoard wealth and limit ambition. Drawing on stories of sacrifice, discipline, and figures like Miyamoto Musashi, we discuss how monk mode, consistency and focus can reshape your path.

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Published on: 16 September 2025 | 4:00 am

Episode 29: The Power of Authentic Growth

In this episode, we explore the power of branding, limiting beliefs, ego and the traps of modern society. Marcus shares the story behind Lionheart Fitness and what the lion represents to him, while Michael unpacks the meaning behind The Life Dojo logo, balancing the primal and higher self through the tiger, the samurai and the principle of continuous improvement.

From there, we dive into how limiting beliefs and fear-based programming keep us stuck, why conspiracy culture feeds negativity, and how entertainment often fuels breakdowns instead of breakthroughs.

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Published on: 9 September 2025 | 4:00 am

Episode 28: Winning your silent battles

Is modern life making men soft? Michael returns to Muay Thai after a nearly a decade, reigniting his fighting spirit after a cracked rib to prove that discipline conquers doubt. We break down the real wars men face off the mat, confronting how comfort, obesity, victim mentality, and bullying keep men trapped in cycles of quiet resignation.

This is a raw conversation about turning pain into power. Through vulnerable stories of weight, addiction, and overcoming bullying, we expose how negative thinking creates failure—and how to reframe struggle into fuel. No matter your past, this episode is a call to reclaim your strength and build a life of purpose through mental resilience.

Published on: 4 September 2025 | 4:00 am

Episode 28: Strengthen your Connection

In this episode with Warren Anthony, we dive into the decline of genuine connection in the age of OnlyFans, dating apps, and AI. We explore how your circle should energize you, and why true fulfillment comes from doing things for yourself, not for external approval.

This is a raw discussion on cultivating a warrior mindset. We cover everything from returning to martial arts at 46 to reframing setbacks, showing how mental strength fuels physical achievement. The conversation is a powerful call to focus on self-mastery and personal development, cutting through the distractions of modern narratives to live with purpose and resilience.

Published on: 2 September 2025 | 4:00 am

Episode 27: Focus on what matters

Is ADHD a real condition or a systemic profit machine? Guest Warren Anthony joins for an unapologetically honest conversation on living with purpose in a distracted world. We uncover how schools and media shape mental health narratives for control and question the rise of a dopamine-driven lifestyle.

This is a raw discussion on breaking free from systems designed to keep you distracted. We explore why real talent is often ignored and make the case for a simple, passionate life over chasing material possessions and empty validation.

Published on: 26 August 2025 | 4:00 am

Episode 26: Go from Stuck To Unstoppable

Feeling stuck, soft, and stagnant? This powerful Part 1 episode tackles the root causes of men's stress and lack of motivation. We break down how modern comfort kills drive and expose the "no time" excuse for what it really is: a distraction from discipline.

This is a wake-up call to stop coping and start owning your life. Learn how to shift your nervous system with breathwork, build ruthless routines, and cut toxic influences. Marcus shares his powerful story of flipping his mindset after losing his leg, proving that purpose and discipline—not motivation—are the real keys to becoming unstoppable.

Published on: 19 August 2025 | 4:00 am

Episode 25: From pain to purpose

In a deeply personal episode, Michael and Marcus break the silence on male suicide. Marcus shares how losing his leg led to depression and how his dog's love saved him, while Michael opens up about losing a veteran friend to PTSD. They expose the systemic traps—from crushing debt to empty consumerism—that push men into despair.

This is a compassionate and practical guide from the frontlines of the male mental health crisis. Moving beyond surface-level hype, they offer a real path to healing through self-mastery, emotional awareness, and the power of purpose, providing vital support for men battling overwhelming pain.

Published on: 12 August 2025 | 4:00 am

Episode 24: Become Mentally Unbreakable

How does a warrior like Oleksandr Usyk achieve the impossible? This episode argues it's through spiritual strength and unbreakable discipline—qualities that modern society systematically attacks. We expose the hidden forces, from Big Pharma pathologizing natural emotions to toxins in our food and media manipulating our subconscious, that suppress human potential.

This is a bold call to reject victimhood and reclaim the warrior mindset. We discuss the male identity crisis, rising crime, and the loss of honor, providing a clear path to break free from these control systems. Learn how to cultivate unwavering discipline, raise your vibration, and lead with purpose to become mentally unbreakable.

Published on: 5 August 2025 | 4:00 am

Episode 23: The whole way and beyond

Guest strength and conditioning coach Joe Watkins introduces "The Whole Way," a philosophy that merges science and ancient wisdom to achieve peak performance. He challenges the toxic grind mentality, arguing that true excellence comes from rest, self-awareness, and emotional regulation, not just relentless effort.

This is a raw conversation about winning in sport and life without losing yourself. They expose the dark side of success and provide practical tools—from breathwork to disciplined habits—to rewire your nervous system, break free from digital addiction, and reclaim authentic presence.

Published on: 29 July 2025 | 4:00 am

Episode 22: Be your own religion

Hosts Michael and Marcus ask a dangerous question: are mainstream religions simply control systems? They challenge modern ideologies and explore ancient wisdom, from Bushido to the Dogon tribe, seeking truth beyond the dogma.

This is a conversation about finding purpose in chaos. They argue that the true path to changing the world isn't by fighting the system, but by transcending duality and mastering yourself—awakening from programming to return to truth, nature, and unity.

Published on: 22 July 2025 | 4:00 am

Episode 21: Reclaim your mind and spirit

Hosts Michael David Climmer and Marcus Edwards pull back the curtain on the modern forces designed to control and distract us. They draw a direct line from the corruption and PED use rampant in combat sports to the ways modern media and technology drain our attention, replacing genuine human connection with digital spectacle. This eye-opening discussion reveals how society is manipulated using a playbook of social programming that distracts, divides, and dulls our collective consciousness.

This episode is not just an exposé, it’s a call to arms for the mind and spirit. We explore the essential path to resistance, which begins with reclaiming emotional control and critical thinking. Ultimately, the journey leads back to our spiritual connection with nature and animals, offering profound lessons on consciousness and providing a blueprint for walking the path of your higher self in a programmed world.

Published on: 15 July 2025 | 4:00 am

Episode 20: Emotional Mastery

Emotional Mastery, Undercover Geniuses & Breaking Mental Limits

Hosts Michael David Climmer and Marcus Edwards confront the dangerous consequences of unchecked male emotions, arguing that true strength is found not in suppression, but in mastery. They explore how unprocessed anger and childhood trauma fuel a cycle of violence and reactivity, challenging the very definition of masculine power.

This episode is a roadmap to breaking through mental limits. From the disciplined self-awareness learned through fighting to the untapped potential of "undercover geniuses," they provide insights on overcoming limiting beliefs about poverty and mindset to achieve a new level of emotional intelligence and self-control.

Published on: 9 July 2025 | 4:00 am

Episode 19: Modern Masculinity

Modern Masculinity

In this powerful premiere, hosts Michael David Climmer and Marcus Edwards tackle the crisis of modern masculinity head-on. They dissect why so many men feel a loss of identity, trapped in a cycle of chasing external validation and struggling with emotional suppression.

This raw and thought-provoking conversation offers a path forward, exploring how to reclaim strength, discipline, and authentic purpose. Listen in as they challenge men to navigate modern dating, social media pressures, and the essential balance between primal instinct and spiritual higher self to awaken their highest potential.

Connect with Michael and Marcus:

https://thelifedojo.com/

https://www.instagram.com/thelifedojo/

https://www.instagram.com/lionheart_fitness2/

Please help support the podcast

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