What would happen if you let go of every identity you’ve ever clung to? In this deep and honest episode, Craig sits down with longtime friend Steven Roccazzella to explore life after letting go—of jobs, roles, identities, and old versions of self. They talk about what it means to live with no safety net, to reinvent who you are, and to surrender to what’s next… even when you don’t know what that is. 🎧 Topics include: Identity, work, and why it’s so hard to let go Fatherhood and the illusion of control Safety, fear, and being okay in the unknown Attachment, ego death, and spiritual evolution Why healing work can become its own trap If you’ve ever felt like the old version of you just doesn’t fit anymore—this is your permission to let go. Be sure to follow Steven on Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/ice_life_tn/ 📩 Have a question for us? Send it to: bravemendare@gmail.com 🔗 CONNECT WITH BRAVE MEN DARE: 📺 Watch full episodes on YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/@BraveMenDare/?sub_confirmation=1 👍 Follow us on Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/bravemendare 📸 Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/bravemendare 🎵 TikTok – https://www.tiktok.com/@bravemendare 🔥 SPONSORS: 🍳 Heritage Steel – Premium Stainless Steel Cookware (Made in the USA) ➡️ Get yours: https://www.heritagesteel.us/BRAVE 🎟️ Use code BRAVE for 10% OFF!…

How do you rebuild your life from the ground up—and actually enjoy it? In this episode, Craig sits down with Michael Blanton for a conversation about starting over. From leaving California and healthcare to raising a family in Tennessee and brewing beer for a living, this is a story about burnout, fatherhood, and making peace with change. 💭 Topics include: The chaos of working in emergency medicine Fatherhood fears and learning to let go Brewing as a creative & therapeutic craft Moving cross-country and planting roots Social media, overstimulation, and reclaiming your focus 🎙️ Honest, real, and full of laughs — this one’s for the guys building a life with heart. 📩 Have a question for us? Send it to: bravemendare@gmail.com 🔗 CONNECT WITH BRAVE MEN DARE: 📺 Watch full episodes on YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/@BraveMenDare/?sub_confirmation=1 👍 Follow us on Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/bravemendare 📸 Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/bravemendare 🎵 TikTok – https://www.tiktok.com/@bravemendare 🔥 SPONSORS: 🛍️ Woolly Clothing – High-Quality Merino Wool Apparel ➡️ Shop here: https://get.aspr.app/SHv6m 🎟️ Use code BRAVE for 15% OFF! 🍳 Heritage Steel – Premium Stainless Steel Cookware (Made in the USA) ➡️ Get yours: https://www.heritagesteel.us/BRAVE 🎟️ Use code BRAVE for 10% OFF!…

What do kids really learn by watching their dads? In this episode, Craig and Ben dive into the funny, awkward, and meaningful parts of being men, husbands, and fathers. From gift-giving disasters and love languages, to how boys learn emotional expression (or don’t)—this is one of those laid-back conversations with deeper layers underneath. They talk about the things that get passed down without us even realizing it—and how to be more intentional about the kind of men (and fathers) we are. 🔥 In this episode: •Why men need more emotional connection than they think •Teaching boys that it’s okay to feel and express •Hilarious takes on birthdays, gift giving, and forgetting middle names •Why love languages don’t always translate in marriage •Real talk about being tired, imperfect, and still trying to do it right 💬 LIKE, COMMENT, and SUBSCRIBE to support honest, real conversations that men need. 📩 Have a question for us? Send it to: bravemendare@gmail.com 🔗 CONNECT WITH BRAVE MEN DARE: 📺 Watch full episodes on YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/@BraveMenDare/?sub_confirmation=1 👍 Follow us on Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/bravemendare 📸 Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/bravemendare 🎵 TikTok – https://www.tiktok.com/@bravemendare 🔥 SPONSORS: 🛍️ Woolly Clothing – High-Quality Merino Wool Apparel ➡️ Shop here: https://get.aspr.app/SHv6m 🎟️ Use code BRAVE for 15% OFF! 🍳 Heritage Steel – Premium Stainless Steel Cookware (Made in the USA) ➡️ Get yours: https://www.heritagesteel.us/BRAVE 🎟️ Use code BRAVE for 10% OFF!…

What does it mean to truly live your own story? In this episode, Craig sits down with Rob Dake—Peace Corps volunteer, world traveler, jiu-jitsu practitioner, and lifelong Tennessean—to explore a life packed with adventure, resilience, and real-world lessons. From evacuations in West Africa, to disaster relief after the Haiti earthquake, to building a life and community back home in Tennessee, Rob shares his powerful and hilarious stories of growth, loss, service, and survival. 🔥 What You'll Discover: ✅Growing up in small-town Tennessee after the loss of his father ✅The highs and lows of Peace Corps life in West Africa ✅What it’s really like to survive political unrest and evacuation ✅How service, hardship, and travel shape your mindset ✅Life after trauma — rebuilding, finding purpose, and giving back ✅Reflections on marriage, connection, and finding meaning later in life If you’ve ever wondered what it takes to live fully, push your limits, and stay true to yourself, this conversation is for you. 👉 Hit play and don't forget to LIKE, COMMENT, and SUBSCRIBE! 🔔 Share this episode with someone who loves a good real-life adventure story! 📩 Have a question for us? Send it to: bravemendare@gmail.com Inerested in working with Craig 1 on 1? Schedule a free coaching call now- https://linktr.ee/bravemendare 🔗 CONNECT WITH BRAVE MEN DARE: 📺 Watch full episodes on YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/@BraveMenDare/?sub_confirmation=1 👍 Follow us on Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/bravemendare 📸 Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/bravemendare 🎵 TikTok – https://www.tiktok.com/@bravemendare 🔥 SPONSORS: 🛍️ Woolly Clothing – High-Quality Merino Wool Apparel ➡️ Shop here: https://get.aspr.app/SHv6m 🎟️ Use code BRAVE for 15% OFF! 🍳 Heritage Steel – Premium Stainless Steel Cookware (Made in the USA) ➡️ Get yours: https://www.heritagesteel.us/BRAVE 🎟️ Use code BRAVE for 10% OFF!…

What happens when a man chooses to rewrite his story? In this episode of Brave Men Dare , guest co-host, Joe Young, joins Craig for a deeply honest conversation about growing up with an absent father, breaking generational cycles, and learning what it really means to show up as a man, husband, and dad. Joe shares personal stories about: His father’s time as a POW in WWII Growing up in a chaotic, loving household as the youngest of seven Becoming a father later in life—and the fear that came with it What he's learned in 26 years of marriage Letting go of being the “passive dad” and becoming more present His own inner programming and how he's still unpacking it at 60 And, of course, Green Bay vs Detroit and the Power Rangers Rash Guard 😂 Whether you're a dad, son, or just a man navigating life—this episode will make you think, reflect, and maybe even soften a bit. 🎧 Listen in and join us for a conversation that covers war, wisdom, parenting, jiu-jitsu, marriage, and what really matters in life. 📩 Have a question for us? Send it to: bravemendare@gmail.com Inerested in working with Craig 1 on 1? Scheudle a free coaching call now- https://linktr.ee/bravemendare Give Joe a follow at- https://www.instagram.com/joe.young.376258/ 🔗 CONNECT WITH BRAVE MEN DARE: 📺 Watch full episodes on YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/@BraveMenDare/?sub_confirmation=1 👍 Follow us on Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/bravemendare 📸 Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/bravemendare 🎵 TikTok – https://www.tiktok.com/@bravemendare 🔥 SPONSORS: 🛍️ Woolly Clothing – High-Quality Merino Wool Apparel ➡️ Shop here: https://get.aspr.app/SHv6m 🎟️ Use code BRAVE for 15% OFF! 🍳 Heritage Steel – Premium Stainless Steel Cookware (Made in the USA) ➡️ Get yours: https://www.heritagesteel.us/BRAVE 🎟️ Use code BRAVE for 10% OFF!…

In this episode, Ben and Craig catch up after a much-needed vacation and dive straight into the weird, the wild, and the wonderfully honest. From sunburns and dolphin sightings to ditching caffeine and prepping for a new job—this one covers it all. But it wouldn’t be Brave Men Dare without a little controversy. What happens when tech bros start bringing back dire wolves? Are we living in Jurassic Park? And what does this all say about where humanity is headed? You’ll hear: A deep convo about quitting caffeine and what it does to your body Honest reflections on marriage, intentional time, and traveling without kids The real deal on dire wolves, DNA tech, and Jurassic-level science Whether you’re in the middle of your own life shift, prepping for change, or just love smart, hilarious takes on big questions—this episode’s got you. Subscribe and share this with a friend who’s questioning the system (or their coffee habit). Have a question for us? Send it to: bravemendare@gmail.com 🔗 CONNECT WITH BRAVE MEN DARE: 📺 Watch full episodes on YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/@BraveMenDare/?sub_confirmation=1 👍 Follow us on Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/bravemendare 📸 Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/bravemendare 🎵 TikTok – https://www.tiktok.com/@bravemendare 🔥 SPONSORS: 🛍️ Woolly Clothing – High-Quality Merino Wool Apparel ➡️ Shop here: https://get.aspr.app/SHv6m 🎟️ Use code BRAVE for 15% OFF! 🍳 Heritage Steel – Premium Stainless Steel Cookware (Made in the USA) ➡️ Get yours: https://www.heritagesteel.us/BRAVE 🎟️ Use code BRAVE for 10% OFF!…

Ever stop to wonder: How much of who I am was shaped by patriarchy? In this thought-provoking episode of Brave Men Dare, Craig and Ben explore how masculine identity is formed—from the first car you’re told to love, to the pressure to “man up” instead of feel. Through personal stories and deep reflection, they unpack: ✅ How boys are taught to perform masculinity early in life ✅ The subtle (and not-so-subtle) influence of patriarchy on our personalities ✅ Why men struggle with emotional vulnerability—and how to change that ✅ The power of self-inquiry in becoming a better man ✅ How fatherhood and inner work are reshaping Ben & Craig’s lives This episode is a mix of humor, vulnerability, and sharp insights into the forces that shape modern masculinity—often without us realizing it. 📩 Have a question for us? Send it to: bravemendare@gmail.com 🔗 CONNECT WITH BRAVE MEN DARE: 📺 Watch full episodes on YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/@BraveMenDare/?sub_confirmation=1 👍 Follow us on Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/bravemendare 📸 Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/bravemendare 🎵 TikTok – https://www.tiktok.com/@bravemendare 🔥 SPONSORS: 🛍️ Woolly Clothing – High-Quality Merino Wool Apparel ➡️ Shop here: https://get.aspr.app/SHv6m 🎟️ Use code BRAVE for 15% OFF! 🍳 Heritage Steel – Premium Stainless Steel Cookware (Made in the USA) ➡️ Get yours: https://www.heritagesteel.us/BRAVE 🎟️ Use code BRAVE for 10% OFF!…

How much caffeine do you actually need? Are you truly awake—or just running on stimulants? In this episode, Craig and Ben take on the challenge of quitting caffeine and stimulants for 90 days, diving deep into the effects of coffee, energy drinks, and sleep deprivation. From their personal habits to the science behind caffeine addiction, they explore whether life without stimulants leads to better focus and energy—or just misery. 🔥 What You'll Hear in This Episode: The truth about caffeine, sleep, and nervous system regulation Quitting caffeine – what happens after 90 days? The psychology behind caffeine cravings & morning routines Military bootcamp & sleep deprivation – how the body adapts The connection between meditation, mental clarity & natural energy Can you really function without coffee? A reality check This is a fun, thought-provoking, and brutally honest conversation about one of life’s biggest dependencies. Could you go 90 days without caffeine? Tune in to find out! 🎧 Hit play and join us on this experiment! 📩 Send us your questions! → bravemendare@gmail.com 🔗 CONNECT WITH BRAVE MEN DARE: 🎥 YouTube → https://www.youtube.com/@BraveMenDare 👍 Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/bravemendare 📸 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/bravemendare 🎵 TikTok → https://www.tiktok.com/@bravemendare 🔥 SPONSORS: 🛍️ Woolly Clothing – Premium Merino Wool Apparel ➡️ Shop here: https://get.aspr.app/SHv6m 🎟️ Use code BRAVE for 15% OFF! 🍳 Heritage Steel – High-Quality Stainless Steel Cookware (Made in the USA) ➡️ Get yours: https://www.heritagesteel.us/BRAVE 🎟️ Use code BRAVE for 10% OFF!…

Have you ever questioned what you truly believe? Is faith something you're born into, or something you discover? In this episode, Craig and Ben dive into faith, spirituality, and purpose—challenging old beliefs, exploring new perspectives, and reflecting on the experiences that shape us. From religion and childhood influences to addiction, healing, and self-discovery, this conversation takes a deep and honest look at what it means to believe in something bigger than ourselves. 🔥 What You'll Hear in This Episode: Growing up in religion & questioning long-held beliefs Spirituality vs. organized faith – what’s the difference? Addiction, rehab experiences, and finding real healing How childhood shapes our beliefs about faith & self-worth Finding purpose through struggle, reflection, and growth And yes… dolphins, The Matrix, and existential thoughts! This is a raw, insightful, and sometimes hilarious conversation about belief, meaning, and the search for something bigger than ourselves. 🎧 Hit play and join us on this journey! 📩 Have a question for us? Send it to: bravemendare@gmail.com 🔗 CONNECT WITH BRAVE MEN DARE: 📺 Watch full episodes on YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/@BraveMenDare/?sub_confirmation=1 👍 Follow us on Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/bravemendare 📸 Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/bravemendare 🎵 TikTok – https://www.tiktok.com/@bravemendare 🔥 SPONSORS: 🛍️ Woolly Clothing – High-Quality Merino Wool Apparel ➡️ Shop here: https://get.aspr.app/SHv6m 🎟️ Use code BRAVE for 15% OFF! 🍳 Heritage Steel – Premium Stainless Steel Cookware (Made in the USA) ➡️ Get yours: https://www.heritagesteel.us/BRAVE 🎟️ Use code BRAVE for 10% OFF!…

How do you rebuild after loss? How do you find meaning after your world has been shattered? In this powerful episode, Craig and Ben sit down with Mike Neff, a Marine Veteran and therapist, to discuss surviving trauma, rediscovering purpose, and the importance of male friendships in healing. Mike opens up about his journey through loss, military service, and finding his path as a therapist after struggling with identity, grief, and self-worth. He shares how brotherhood, Jiu-Jitsu, and meaningful conversations with men helped him break cycles and step into a new purpose. 🔥 Topics Covered: Surviving trauma, grief, and military service Masculinity & therapy – breaking the stigma Fatherhood & responsibility – how childhood shapes us as parents The power of male friendships – why men need other men Finding meaning & purpose after the military This is one of the most raw and inspiring conversations we’ve had. If you’ve ever struggled with your past, felt lost, or wondered if healing is possible—this episode is for you. 🎧 Hit play and join us on this journey of growth, vulnerability, and resilience. 📩 Send us your questions! → bravemendare@gmail.com Learn more about Mike- https://www.pcounseling.com/ 🔗 Watch full episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BraveMenDare 📲 Follow us for more: 🔹 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bravemendare 🔹 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bravemendare 🔹 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bravemendare 🔥 SPONSORS: 🛍️ Woolly Clothing – Premium Merino Wool Apparel ➡️ Shop here: https://get.aspr.app/SHv6m 🎟️ Use code BRAVE for 15% OFF! 🍳 Heritage Steel – High-Quality Stainless Steel Cookware (Made in the USA) ➡️ Get yours: https://www.heritagesteel.us/BRAVE 🎟️ Use code BRAVE for 10% OFF!…

You spend your life assuming reality is real… but what if it isn’t? In this episode, Craig and Ben dive deep into simulation theory, telepathy, precognition, and the mysteries of consciousness. Have you ever experienced déjà vu so strong it felt like you were reliving a moment? Or had a gut feeling that turned out to be eerily accurate? We explore: 🧠 The science behind precognition – real or just coincidence? 👁️ Telepathy & shared consciousness – can minds connect beyond words? 🤖 AI, Neuralink & the future of thought – will technology unlock hidden abilities? 🌎 Are we in a simulation? What does the latest research say? From unexplained phenomena to cutting-edge science, this episode will challenge everything you think you know. 🎧 Hit play and join us on this mind-bending journey! 📩 Send us your questions! → bravemendare@gmail.com 🔗 Watch full episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BraveMenDare 📲 Follow us for more: 🔹 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bravemendare 🔹 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bravemendare 🔹 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bravemendare 🔥 SPONSORS: 🛍️ Woolly Clothing – Premium Merino Wool Apparel ➡️ Shop here: https://get.aspr.app/SHv6m 🎟️ Use code BRAVE for 15% OFF! 🍳 Heritage Steel – High-Quality Stainless Steel Cookware (Made in the USA) ➡️ Get yours: https://www.heritagesteel.us/BRAVE 🎟️ Use code BRAVE for 10% OFF!…

You spend so much time teaching your kids, but do you ever pause and wonder what they might be teaching you? In this episode, Craig and Ben explore the unexpected lessons that come from parenting—how kids mirror your behaviors, challenge your patience, and push you to grow in ways you never expected. How do you balance discipline with connection? When do you step in, and when do you let them learn the hard way? And most importantly—what can you learn from them in the process? From managing anger and emotional triggers to navigating ADHD and storytelling, this episode is packed with real talk about what it means to raise kids while still figuring out your own life. Join Craig and Ben for an honest, reflective, and hilarious conversation about the wild journey of fatherhood. Enjoyed this episode? Watch another- https://youtu.be/f3vrntDtaw8 Sponsors: Woolly Clothing- High Quality Merino Wool Clothing Go to https://get.aspr.app/SHv6m Use Code BRAVE and Save 15%. Heritage Steel- Stainless Steel Cookware made in the U.S.A. Go to www.heritagesteel.us/BRAVE Use Code BRAVE for 10% off. Send in your questions- bravemendare@gmail.com Connect with Brave Men Dare: Watch full episodes and more on YouTube- www.youtube.com/@BraveMenDare/?sub_confirmation=1 Follow Brave Men Dare on Facebook- www.facebook.com/bravemendare Brave Men Dare on Instagram- www.instagram.com/bravemendare/ Brave Men Dare on TikTok- www.tiktok.com/@bravemendare In this episode: 00:00 - Introduction & Parental Reflections 02:56 - Processing Anger in Relationships 07:41 - Emotional Regulation & Conflict Resolution 14:36 - Parenting Styles & Childhood Influences 21:12 - Personal Experiences with Anger & Violence 30:52 - Childhood Outlets for Anger 39:40 - Emotional Expression & Coping Strategies 48:57 - Parenting Challenges & Lessons Learned 58:27 - The ADHD Discussion & Raising Kids 1:10:26 - Storytelling & Modeling Behavior 1:21:43 - The Chaos of Life & Finding Balance 1:40:24 - Closing Thoughts & Future Plans…

What will it take before you decide you’ve made it and can finally be happy? In this episode, Craig and Ben explore what it really takes to create a happy life. They discuss the role of discipline, personal accountability, and the daily habits that contribute to long-term fulfillment. This conversation dives into the balance between challenge and joy, proving that true happiness isn’t always about being comfortable, but rather it’s about growth, purpose, and pushing yourself to be better. Enjoyed this episode? Watch another- https://youtu.be/xbYY2Xm3PKI Sponsors: Woolly Clothing- High Quality Merino Wool Clothing Go to https://get.aspr.app/SHv6m Use Code BRAVE and Save 15%. Heritage Steel- Stainless Steel Cookware made in the U.S.A. Go to www.heritagesteel.us/BRAVE Use Code BRAVE for 10% off. Send in your questions- bravemendare@gmail.com Connect with Brave Men Dare: Watch full episodes and more on YouTube- www.youtube.com/@BraveMenDare/?sub_confirmation=1 Follow Brave Men Dare on Facebook- www.facebook.com/bravemendare Brave Men Dare on Instagram- www.instagram.com/bravemendare/ Brave Men Dare on TikTok- www.tiktok.com/@bravemendare In this episode: 02:54 The Challenge of 75 Hard 09:13 Parenting and Sports 15:12 The Importance of Happiness 21:59 Defining Happiness and Fulfillment 33:33 The Weight of Happiness 40:15 Finding Peace in Hard Work 46:41 Reframing Money as Love 53:08 Living Life with Intention 01:02:24 Parenting Perspectives and Growth 01:07:12 Finding Happiness in Relationships 01:09:45 The Role of Accountability in Happiness 01:12:10 The Importance of Discipline 01:16:55 Creating a Safe Space for Growth 01:24:05 Understanding Safety and Happiness 01:30:12 The Choice of Happiness 01:40:31 Navigating Tragedy and Responsibility 01:43:24 Personal Responsibility in a Chaotic World 02:10:31 Jiu-Jitsu: Life Lessons on the Mat…

The hardest lessons in life are often the ones that shape you the most. In this high-energy episode, Craig and Ben dive into the importance of discipline, resilience, and learning from failure. They explore the lessons they’ve both had throughout life about perseverance, teamwork, and the ability to adapt when things don’t go as planned. They also discuss the challenges of balancing discipline and love when it comes to parenting. And as always, there’s a little bit of Jiu-Jitsu sprinkled in. Ben shares his thoughts on Ecological Jiu-Jitsu and it sparks a conversation on the best ways to teach Jiu-Jitsu. Enjoyed this episode? Watch another- https://youtu.be/vvXwG7-I9hQ Sponsors: Woolly Clothing- High Quality Merino Wool Clothing Go to https://get.aspr.app/SHv6m Use Code BRAVE and Save 15%. Heritage Steel- Stainless Steel Cookware made in the U.S.A. Go to www.heritagesteel.us/BRAVE Use Code BRAVE for 10% off. Send in your questions- bravemendare@gmail.com Connect with Brave Men Dare: Watch full episodes and more on YouTube- www.youtube.com/@BraveMenDare/?sub_confirmation=1 Follow Brave Men Dare on Facebook- www.facebook.com/bravemendare Brave Men Dare on Instagram- www.instagram.com/bravemendare/ Brave Men Dare on TikTok- www.tiktok.com/@bravemendare In this episode: 01:07 The Detroit Lions' Remarkable Season 05:56 Coaching Philosophy and Team Culture 11:10 Future Prospects for the Lions 19:54 Super Bowl Insights and Predictions 24:57 Parenting Styles and Family Dynamics 37:40 The Balance of Love and Discipline in Parenting 45:46 Adapting Parenting to Modern Challenges 49:07 The Importance of Life Skills and Resilience 55:10 The Role of Failure in Growth 57:57 Ecological Training and Learning Styles 01:01:03 Teaching Fundamentals in Jiu-Jitsu 01:07:10 Balancing Technique and Experience 01:16:29 Mastering Weight Control and Positioning 01:18:48 Exploring the Carnivore Diet 01:22:34 The 75 Hard Challenge 01:28:31 Meditation and Spiritual Practices 01:32:35 Dreams and Imagination 01:37:35 Building a Vision for the Future 01:43:50 The Journey of Entrepreneurship…

How to Succeed in Business & in Life Ever wonder what it takes to run a successful business and balance all of life’s demands? On today’s episode, Ben and Craig sit down with Keith Azbury, owner of Toole Martial Arts Academy. Keith is a black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and has managed to build one of the most successful MMA gyms in Utah over the past 12 years. He shares stories of growing up poor in Arizona, where fighting was simply a way of life, and what eventually led him down the path of Jiu-Jitsu and opening up his own gym. Keith’s hilarious, genuine, and one of the hardest working people out there. Tune in to learn what it takes to succeed in life and have it all. Enjoyed this episode? Watch another- https://youtu.be/BNZnp2-VMW4 Sponsors: Woolly Clothing- High Quality Merino Wool Clothing Go to https://get.aspr.app/SHv6m Use Code BRAVE and Save 15%. Heritage Steel- Stainless Steel Cookware made in the U.S.A. Go to www.heritagesteel.us/BRAVE Use Code BRAVE for 10% off. Send in your questions- bravemendare@gmail.com Connect with Brave Men Dare: Watch full episodes and more on YouTube- www.youtube.com/@BraveMenDare/?sub_confirmation=1 Follow Brave Men Dare on Facebook- www.facebook.com/bravemendare Brave Men Dare on Instagram- www.instagram.com/bravemendare/ Brave Men Dare on TikTok- www.tiktok.com/@bravemendare Follow Keith and TMAA at- www.instagram.com/tooelemartialartsacademy On Facebook at- www.facebook.com/Tooelemartialarts Check out their website- https://tooelemartialartsacademy.com/ In this episode: 02:36 Life Experiences: From Arizona to Utah 12:58 Navigating Childhood: Fighting and Friendships 21:25 The Journey into Jiu-Jitsu: A New Path 26:49 The Evolution of Training: From No-Gi to Gi 32:47 The Challenges of Starting a Gym 39:56 Overcoming Adversity and Finding Support 46:27 Work Ethic and the Path to Success 50:34 Evolution of Jiu-Jitsu and Personal Growth 57:03 Coaching vs. Competing: A Personal Reflection 01:00:37 Navigating Long-Term Relationships 01:07:47 Parenting Through Transition 01:12:23 Chasing Dreams and Building Community…