Episodes
Friday Jan 08, 2021
Sit Down and Think w/ Matt Xian
Friday Jan 08, 2021
Friday Jan 08, 2021
On this episode Robert is joined by his younger brother Matt Xian, who is the founder of TIMEWHEEL, a mixed media platform focusing on the visionary. The two discuss positive mental attitude, meditation, psychedelics, VR, and more.
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soundcloud.com/xianarchive
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https://instagram.com/xianarchive
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Show Notes:
1:27- Matt Xian expresses his creativity though podcasts and speech, his current podcast is Xian Archive. It revolves around psychedelics, philosophy and the deeper meaning of life.
3:33- To stay positive and grounded and be in the now, Xian will practice yoga, mediation and sauna regularly.
5:11- Success Through A Positive Mental Attitude by Napoleon Hill is the current book Xian is reading after Patton purchased a copy for each member of the SHEATH Team.
6:54- “A lot of people overthink all the time.” (Patton)
9:06- Patton works on mimicking Eckhart Tolle’s teachings of non thinking to be in the now.
12:25- If you have difficulty meditating, sit down for twenty minutes each day and you will begin to understand your thought patterns.
16:53- “You never have a sharp blade for infinity.” (Xian commenting on need for daily meditation practice.)
18:16- Ice baths are harder in the winter, but very manageable during the summer with direct sunlight.
19:50- Life is about the journey, not the destination.
26:00- Xian uses the Mayan calendar to schedule when he will have a plant medicine ceremony. He will use astrology to map his character, but not study it everyday.
30:11- Napping is something that helps Patton return to his optimal state, whenever he is feeling off.
33:31- For Xian’s sleep chronotype, he prefers to go to bed early to have a fresh start in the morning.
39:00- One of Patton’s favorite books is The Alchemist, which tells the story of a young boy on the journey to prosperity.
44:16- Time synchronicities are reviewed from the past of both Xian and Patton.
49:26- Xian goes over his process of visualization and the principle of dreaming big to make things happen.
53:25- Patton enjoys the unconventional culture of the SHEATH Team. One of the biggest blessings was not adding inventory into physical stores, but continuing to sell online and be more in control.
57:43- SHEATH helped evolved Men’s underwear to be of the highest quality in comfort and functionality.
1:01:11- There is a big fascination with Tesla and how they have revolutionized driving.
1:05:50- Xian has been film making since he was five years old, Independence Day was one of his earliest inspirations. One of the best things that happened to him was meeting and becoming an intern for Mitch Schultz, director of DMT: The Spirit Molecule.
1:10:50- From Shock To Awe is one of the films that Xian helped to produce, it involves the use of plant medicines to help veterans overcome trauma and PTSD.
1:14:51- “What we need most is love, besides food and water.” (Patton)
1:20:01- Virtual reality seems to be the next big thing to change our society, hopefully we don’t fully live in it. (Xian)
1:23:20- Health is something so much more important since COVID, there will probably be temperature screenings for public gatherings so people don’t selfishly spread their sickness.
1:26:00- Blessing your food is very important, it seems to improve the energy and digestion.
1:29:50- Of all the alcohol, Patton is a proponent of red wine to let loose and relax.
Thursday Dec 17, 2020
The Golden Teacher w/ Mike Brancatelli
Thursday Dec 17, 2020
Thursday Dec 17, 2020
On this episode Robert sits down with Mike Brancatalli from the Mikeadelic Podcast. The two riff about psychedelics, healing, personal growth, the political spectrum and the path to success and happiness.
Find Mike:
https://www.mikebranc.com/
His Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/mikeadelic_podcast/
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Show Notes:
0:52- Patton pops a couple of Alpha Brain supplements from Onnit. He recently completed Sober October and then decided to take a micro dose of Psilocybin.
3:12- Brancatelli describes a micro dose as a “sub-perceptual dose.”
8:30- On 11.11.2020 Brancatelli ingested 11 grams of Psilocybin which he coined as a magic dose. It completely blew him away, he came out of it with much more insight and excitement for life.
12:15- Patton and Brancatelli discuss the takeaways from reading the book, Think & Grow Rich.
16:10- After being inspired by Patton’s vision board, Brancatelli plans to make one with his girlfriend to help change his perspective and intention.
18:48- One of Brancatelli’s weaknesses is not asking for help and being cynical.
21:55- Seth Godin’s principal of having one thousand true fans gives a good review that you don’t have to become wildly famous to have success.
28:04- The latest journey showed Brancatelli that he was a bully to his younger brothers when he was a teenager, saying very mean and bad things to upset them. He reflected on his substance abuse and how much it hindered him and didn’t help remove the stresses of life.
35:05- Psilocybin gives you the opportunity to see what truth you are avoiding and opens you up to the infinite possibilities.
41:30- The reality of our bodily functions can be gross, but there is a moment of reflection on these processes while tripping.
46:58- Brancatelli started his podcast, Mikeadelic in 2016. He is looking to expand it by adding studio space and engaging in more creative projects.
53:15- Patton believes that the government has not been transparent about what is actually going on with our society.
1:00:08- Going into the United States Army is one of the best things Patton did because it helped him pay off his student loans and got him out of the office cubicle life and provided him the opportunity to earn his masters degree.
1:03:13- Brancatelli is disgusted with the energy of hate that is often associated with politics and divides people.
1:09:46- “You can get by without all this external data.” (Patton)
1:13:50- Whenever people have to be right, they make it harder to respect other’s opinions and differences.
1:17:07- “Everything is sacred but always absurd as well.” (Brancatelli)
Monday Nov 30, 2020
Learn, Grow, Share w/ Sammy Sandoval
Monday Nov 30, 2020
Monday Nov 30, 2020
On this episode Robert is joined by Sammy Sandoval, MMA trainer and fitness specialist at Submission Concepts and YF365 in San Antonio. The two discuss steel mace, martial arts, police training, and personal growth, among many more intriguing topics.
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linktr.ee/Samboslice88
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Show Notes:
1:11- Sandoval first got into Steel Mace Flow after it was introduced to him by his wrestling coach. His main work is teaching Ju Jitsu and Steel Mace Flow at Your Fitness 365 gym in San Antonio, Texas.
2:35- Patton was originally very frustrated with the steel mace because they can make even just fifteen pounds feel very heavy if you are not using proper technique.
3:30- Patton is currently lifting heavier to build muscle in his upper body because his legs are already strong and built.
6:36- The first time Patton & Sandoval met was at the Onnit Academy for Leo Savage’s Steel Mace Flow Course.
7:45- Patton became Steel Mace certified when he took the Viking Ninja Course by Savage last year in Colorado.
10:15- Sandoval’s father was the first one who told him about the connection of the steel mace with Persian religious history.
12:40- Whenever he catches a break from the desk at the gym, Sandoval will work on going into a new mace flow.
16:05- “That’s where the body trouble shoots.” (Sandoval commenting on rolling Ju Jitsu)
17:23- Blazing up is something Sandoval will do before rolling but not when teaching or learning something new.
20:24- San Antonio, Texas is one of the forefront cities for improving police training to reduce the number of violent deaths.
24:55- Your Fitness 365 & Submission Concepts are both veteran owned companies, Sandoval made his start there as a sales associate while he still considered enlisting into the Marine Corps.
30:33- Patton breaks down his current workout sessions at Victory MMA with Colorado fighter Dylan King.
32:56- Patton states that MMA training has boosted his confidence in everyday life.
36:15- “Nothing replaces that in person training.” (Sandoval)
42:29- Sandoval has not owned a car in over six years because he prefers to walk or bike.
48:00- Having faith and believing in yourself is essential for success.
49:39- Some people are making excuses because of COVID, while others are growing and developing into their best self for the greater collective.
52:00- One of Sandoval’s mantras is “learn, grow, share.”
54:15- The powers that be are only concerned with sex, power and things.
56:30- “Everything we go through makes a difference.” (Sandoval)
Monday Nov 23, 2020
The Pathway to Becoming Pro w/ Austin Burge
Monday Nov 23, 2020
Monday Nov 23, 2020
On this episode Robert sits down with IFBB Pro Bodybuilder Austin Burge. The two discuss how Austin got started in weightlifting, diet, routine and the principles of success, among many other interesting topics.
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Show Notes:
0:29- Austin Burge is a Classic Physique bodybuilder (becoming IFBB Pro 3 weeks after this podcast) who first worked with SHEATH during a Kens5 news segment over two years ago.
1:29- Steven Wylie introduced Patton to Burge and is an aspiring bodybuilder. Using drop sets is the preferred method to keep the intensity high. Wylie recently worked out with Burge’s friend, Bartise who reported that ‘they both kicked each other’s asses in the gym’. Having a training partner that pushes you past your limits is priceless to grow and get out of your comfort zone.
2:50- In high school, the original appeal of weight lifting was to get girls, by senior year it had become a primary passion over basketball.
4:48- It became aware to Burge that he wanted to take it as far as he could and work day by day to become a pro. With the right information learned from the mistakes of his past show after placing third, Burge and his Coach, JoJo are confident of a top two finish for the NPC Nationals show in Charleston, South Carolina.
7:06- Burge is in no rush to make it to the Olympia anytime soon, he wants to focus on resting and recovering to come back even better for future shows.
9:00- The concept of muscle maturity is discussed in detail and the foundation of eating more to maintain mass and strength.
11:54- The body has to adapt to many changes including caloric intake and rest after the completion of a show.
14:00- Cardio is something that Burge does on the off season for a variety of health reasons. Yoga is something that he wants to eventually add into his routine after his show is done. Stretching is something that he wants to improve upon to advance recovery and improve posing.
17:30- Burge encourages rest days with good food and video games if you’re feeling exhausted and need to relax. Some of Burge’s favorite games are Call of Duty, NBA2K, Rocket League and Fall Guys.
20:00- During prep training season, Burge will sleep for a full eight hours but sometimes will get less to wake up earlier and eat more food.
25:17- Having a competitive spirit is what has pushed Burge further in the sport of bodybuilding.
29:34- During the off season, Burge will eat more food and only do cardio twice a week for twenty minutes, for prep it switches to a calorie deficit and cardio daily for thirty minutes.
32:18- “You gotta go through the grind.” (Burge)
34:25- Knowing that you and the people in your life are healthy is one of the truest measures of success.
37:42- Patton resonates with the power of magic, especially after reading Think & Grow Rich at age 23.
40:15- People have tried to throw their negativity at Burge with saying things like, “You’re too big..”. But he reminds them that he is doing it to please himself, not others.
42:30- Burge completed the Fire Academy back in the Spring and needs to take one more exam to become a registered EMT.
45:55- Being a firefighter seemed like the right fit because Burge wasn’t interested in the office life or being a server.
48:00- “Putting my happiness first .. whatever that may be.” (Burge)
51:36- Burge recommends long dumbbell lunges, barbell squats and hip thrusts to grow your Glutes.
55:55- Patton wasn’t gifted with great genetics but has heart and determination.
57:28- “Get off my team if you’re not trying to win.” (Burge)
59:20- Surrounding yourself with intelligent people with help you develop faster and expose yourself to new ways of thinking to help you improve overall.
1:01:15- Burge wants to get into boxing after his show to challenge himself to new things.
Monday Nov 16, 2020
Martial Arts as a Spiritual Path w/ Jason Grechanik
Monday Nov 16, 2020
Monday Nov 16, 2020
On this episode Robert sits down with Jason Grechanik, plant medicine facilitator and host of the Universe Within Podcast. The two discuss the spiritual path, martial arts, plant medicine, healing and the current state of society. This is one for the books.
Find Jason:
https://www.nicotianarustica.org/
His Podcast:
https://www.jasongrechanik.com/
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Show Notes:
0:38- Grechanik is involved in the spiritual community and was referred to Patton by Mike Brancatelli via Matt Xian.
2:30- Patton & Grechanik identify as Libertarians and share their views on politics.
4:35- Plant medicines are a huge interest for Grechanik, and believes they are great potential for healing pain beyond the physical.
7:00- Grechanik has worked and lived in Peru for the past eight years assisting with plant medicine ceremonies.
13:38- One of Grechanik’s favorite books is “Enlightenment Now” by Steven Pinker.
14:35- Ju Jitsu is one of my Grechanik’s favorite things to do for promoting humility and strength.
17:44- Many people don’t go through real challenges so they never discover their true potential. Patton encourages people to practice Martial Arts because it is so gratifying and feels good.
20:27- The Shipibo people of the Amazon are referred to as “Warriors” when they work through the plant medicine ceremonies, one of the things they love doing is wrestling each other while under the influence.
24:24- Patton believes that fighting your enemy without guns would lead to less violence overall. He is pro gun but knows that it needs to be more regulated.
27:23- Tai Chi is discussed during the belief that ‘Movement is medicine’. Patton prefers Qi-Gong and Tai Chi over Yoga because he feels stronger afterwards and not too relaxed.
30:33- Patton explains the story of him smoking DMT and experiencing another dimension that he wasn’t supposed to be apart of yet. It helped him to get over the fear of death.
37:50- The unknown terrifies many people, and we often forget that we are not separate from the universe.
42:50- Patton believes that it is very important not to impose your beliefs on others and to remain non aggressive.
47:45- You won’t promote change and be successful if you are always on social media complaining and fighting others.
50:03- One of Patton’s most recent mottos is, “Make people happy.”
56:00- Working on your relationships will help to promote positive within yourself. Patton recommends turning the TV off and going within to discover what you need to focus your intention on.
59:00- Surrounding yourself with positive influences will give you a support system to create positive actions.
1:01:23- With the COVID travel restrictions, Grechanik was unable to return home to the states but is hopeful that International Airlines will open back up in a few weeks.
1:04:50- Grechanik believes the War on Terror has nefarious ties to groups that want to control us with Draconian methods.
1:11:05- “In the United States you do not have to talk to a police officer.” (Grechanik) We often forget how great our freedom is compared to other countries.
1:14:25- “I think that’s really one of the key things, is to have principles and stand by those.” (Grechanik)
1:17:08- Censorship is a very slippery slope.
1:21:03- When someone has a differing opinion, that does not mean they are your enemy.
1:23:08- Plant medicines put you into a space to heal, but it is not an easy process, you have to die and rebirth into the stronger, more humble person.
Friday Nov 13, 2020
The Life of a Marksman w/ Stetson Bardfield
Friday Nov 13, 2020
Friday Nov 13, 2020
On this episode Robert sits down with Stetson Bardfield to discuss training in marksmanship at the Olympic center, hunting, maintaining a positive mindset and much more.
Find Stetson
His podcast:
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Instagram: @stetsonbardfield_2020
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Show Notes:
1:19- Stetson Bardfield is an Olympic Marksman currently living at the Colorado Springs Olympic & Paralympic Training Center. Patton compares the UFC Performance Institute to the Center.
5:02- Bardfield has learned wrestling through his shooting spotter and regularly weight lifts to stay positive and become stronger despite his limited mobility.
7:59- Arthrogryposis Multiplex Congenita is the condition Bardfield was born with, where his body fused joints together in the womb.
10:54- One of Bardfield’s favorite things to do is spend time with people, others feel that he is very approachable and friendly.
12:10- Hunting and fishing are also some of his main passions, with recently bagging one Elk and a couple Antelopes.
15:36- The discussion of “You are what you eat” is reviewed deeply.
17:57- May 2021 is when Bardfield competes again in Lima, Peru, last year he won Gold. The projectile during competition is a .177 caliber pellet, during practice he will shoot a minimum of 80 shots, sometimes maxing out at 300 shots.
24:19- Aside from training, Bardfield has worked as a tour guide at the Olympic Training Center.
26:44- “There’s so much more that unities us, than divides us.” (Patton)
29:30- In terms of self expression, Bardfield has recently released a song called “Oceanside” under his artist name, Catalyst. The track talks about the chaotic relationship with his mother, ultimately with him having to say goodbye to her.
37:37- Bardfield’s latest song showcases his willingness to talk about the reality of depression and ways we can help others who are suffering.
41:04- “You’re only as good as your last performance.” (Patton) Bardfield compares golfing and shooting in terms of concentration.
44:49- Bardfield has robotic prosthetics that help him walk, in the past, he had very limited equipment that made the experience very unpleasant.
48:50- The art of catalyzing is something that Bardfield embodies.
49:35- Patton’s favorite speakers are Napoleon Hill & Bob Proctor.
52:51- “We need something that pushes us to that next level.” (Bardfield)
54:30- Bardfield has done an ice bath twice and is not a huge fan, there is an ice bath and hot tub right next to each other at the Olympic Training Center.
57:02- Patton swears by ice baths to reduce inflammation and has stopped taking pain medication.
Sunday Nov 01, 2020
Horse-training and Therapy w/ Scott Purdum
Sunday Nov 01, 2020
Sunday Nov 01, 2020
On this episode Robert sits down with Scott Purdum, owner of Advantage Horsemanship to discuss the link between therapy and animals, particularly horses. This episode is a must for animal lovers. You will learn a lot about how household animals can act as a reflection to humans and the many emotions we go through.
Find Scott's work:
https://www.advantagehorsemanship.com/
https://www.instagram.com/advantagehorsemanship/
https://twitter.com/scottpurdum
https://www.facebook.com/advantagehorsemanship
https://www.youtube.com/user/AdvantageHorseman
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Show Notes
1:09- Scott Purdum uses horses to help others with their mental health. He began horse riding at age three. He dropped out of college after only one year to decide to become a full time horse trainer.
3:47- Purdum believes horses are fantastic therapy because they teach you about yourself and the human mind.
5:55- Patton & Purdum both agree that the breath plays a huge role for your well being and communication skills.
8:08- The technique of breathing in four to seven seconds and breathing out four to seven seconds works best for Purdum.
10:20- Patton encourages Purdum to practice the Wim Hof Method for eleven minutes.
15:11- Getting into a cold shower after you have worked out is a strategy that Patton advises to beginners.
17:50- “Your mind can’t hold two emotions at the same time.” (Purdum)
21:57- Purdum shares an experience where one of his students went face first into a horse’s ass.
27:07- The current focus of Advantage Horsemanship, Purdum’s TV show, will be changed to have more motivational and inspirational pieces. He currently doesn’t have enough funding and camera equipment to expand, SHEATH might be a future sponsor.
30:43- After extensive research, Purdum discovered SHEATH as the perfect underwear for riding horses. Everyone in the horse world knows the word, SHEATH, because it is the penis covering of the male horse.
36:31- How people say things with their tone and the energy they give off are things that horses pick up on a high frequency.
42:07- After being able to calm down one of his scared students, the spooked horse she was riding began to relax and trust.
“Horses are a reflection of the energy we provide.” (Purdum)
46:53- Getting to the root of the problem is a constant state of work, and substances won’t help you in the long run.
52:07- Horses will help you because it will mirror what you are reflecting so you can try to change accordingly and move in the right direction. You cannot fake it with the horses, you have to change within yourself.
53:42- Purdum promotes ways to get over anxiety and go into a stable, focused state. Adding in physical stability is another huge aspect of his training.
54:58- Every Wednesday at 3pm is when the Advantage Horsemanship airs on Dish Network, his podcast is Horse & Home.
Tuesday Oct 20, 2020
The Power of the Breath w/ Cyndy Clemens
Tuesday Oct 20, 2020
Tuesday Oct 20, 2020
On this episode Robert sits down with breathwork specialist Cyndy Clemens to discuss how she discovered breathwork and the many benefits it brings. The two get into deep conversation on healing and becoming a better version of yourself.
Find Cindy
Her Podcast: https://anchor.fm/cyndy-clemens
Instagram: @luvbreath
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Show Notes
1:28- Clemens describes breath work to people as their superpower which still gets strange reactions.
2:02- Patton felt very relaxed after he was able to fall asleep during one of his sessions with Clemens. He enjoys following meditations on an app, but in person delivers deeper results.
5:06- “Whenever you’re chasing something, it is going to elude you.” (Clemens)
6:40- There is somewhat of a DMT activation for about 10-30 seconds with focused breath work.
8:40- Clemens goes over the experiences that the early practitioners had, originally thinking they were only feeling the effects because they had taken LSD.
10:45- “When you are breathing with a lot of people you feel the interconnectedness.” (Clemens)
12:20- Patton feels like he is a guinea pig because of his openness to experiment on himself. Using Wim Hom Method has helped him from relying so much on taking naps to regain energy.
15:50- Clemens has a podcast and YouTube channel that she full creative control over and uses it to help people discover the power of their breath to reduce stress.
18:04- Using breath work reduces cortisol levels and activates the Theta brain waves.
20:46- “Your breathing pattern is how you respond to life.” (Clemens)
25:02- There are numerous ways to breath properly, Clemens enjoys the circular approach, where there isn’t a break between breaths and the diaphragm is used.
28:45- Breathing through the nose stimulates the third eye chakra.
32:33- Many people unconsciously gasp then hold the breath when faced with stress and continue the bad habit.
36:13- Clemens and Patton both agree that when you are in control of your breath, others can’t throw you off. Clemens describes it as breathing in the spirit.
38:14- Patton always does a breath work session in the morning before he begins his workflow.
38:50- Clemens had to deal with sexual abuse from her father when she was young which made her very defensive towards men. After breath work was introduced to her, she felt that she was becoming more anchored to her soul and able to heal.
43:37- “Your lungs were designed to be the heavy lifters of releasing toxins.” (Clemens)
46:00- Clemens’s son contracted COVID-19 but luckily it didn’t penetrate into his lungs.
48:58- Clemens has been a breath work practitioner for over seventeen years.
52:03- Patton describes his experience taking Adderrall where he would find himself accidentally holding his breath. He later found out how bad this was for his body and stopped taking it.
55:55- The Matrix is brought up when discussing letting go of resisting things. “What you resist, persists.”
1:00:06- Patton describes his first basketball game where his dad was watching, which totally got him in his head and led him to having a very bad game.
1:03:14- Clemens feels like she is just now getting started on her journey.
1:05:15- Most people don’t appreciate a long, deep breath until they are unable to take one. One way Clemens built her appreciation was by fasting for four days and not shower for one week. Even the most simple things felt orgasmic after the fast was done and she took a shower.
Sunday Oct 04, 2020
Rise and Grind w/ Raquel Pennington
Sunday Oct 04, 2020
Sunday Oct 04, 2020
For the season finale Robert is joined by UFC Fighter Raquel Pennington for a discussion on the latest news in the fighting world, her goals and routines, and the determination it takes to reach your goals.
Find Raquel
Twitter: @RockyPMMA
Instagram: @raquel_pennington
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Show Notes
0:54- UFC Bantamweight fighter Raquel Pennington is a native from Colorado Springs who enjoys hiking, hunting and fishing, often paired with smoking weed and eating edibles.
2:48- Pennington describes the importance of having a reset from the gym to spend time with friends and family.
4:24- Patton is in agreement that breath work is a superpower in itself.
6:20- Ice baths are something that Pennington uses for injuries and Patton does them to charge up for the day.
8:58- Pennington has always wanted to be a professional athlete but never thought she would make it this far.
11:04- Pennington relates her last fight to The Ultimate Fighter because there was a lack of audience and a quarantined environment.
14:37- Because of the quarantine, Pennington and and her partner Tecia Torres, a UFC Straw weight, converted their garage into a home gym.
17:35-Having dogs to take care of has brought peace to both Pennington and Patton. Pennington has two cats and seven dogs, the seventh being a foster after being rescued late at night when she had a craving for graham crackers randomly and drove to the grocery store. Patton’s wife, Stacey helps in rehabilitating dogs that have been abandoned and abused to prepare them for their forever home.
20:31- Because of her current injury, Pennington has found it extra beneficial that her foster dog is great walking buddy and keeps her motivated.
22:58- “We (SHEATH) have four distribution centers in the US and one in Canada.” (Patton)
26:44- “I think the psychology of fighting, Raquel could tell you the best because she worked with a couple of sports psychologists, even just talking about the fight, there’s a way to do it, to where you don’t get more anxious about it.” (Juan Gonzalez, Pennington’s Kickboxing Coach)
29:33- The art of flow state is used to become mentally and physically ready to perform.
33:40- The Michael Jordan/Chicago Bulls Documentary, The Last Dance is referenced by Patton when talking about mental toughness and a competitive spirit.
36:38- Patton’s happy place is shooting around by himself at the basketball court, Pennington is also a fellow baller.
38:50- “I will be forever humble, that is in my DNA.” (Pennington)
39:38- Pennington talks about her maximum effort approach she teaches as a high school gymnastics coach.
47:11- Making weight for fights used to be stressful, but now Pennington has fun with the process.
49:30- After going vegetarian for a month, Pennington describes her energy level as incredible after numerous set backs in finding a balanced diet because of hormone shift post surgery.
53:32- It isn’t a specific diet that helps Pennington, clean eating seems to be the most effective.
58:49- Patton got in touch with Donald “Cowboy” Cerrone through Tecia Torres.
1:01:01- The prototype of SHEATH was made in Iraq when Patton took his standard issued underwear to the local tailer.
Sunday Sep 27, 2020
The MMA Lifestyle w/ Dylan King
Sunday Sep 27, 2020
Sunday Sep 27, 2020
On this episode Robert is joined in his new studio by Dylan King, professional MMA fighter based in Colorado. Dillon is also Robert's personal trainer. The two discuss recent events in the UFC, persistence, having an attitude of gratitude and much more.
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Instagram: @dylantheking135
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Show Notes
0:50- Patton is joined by Dylan King, his personal trainer and pro MMA fighter based out of Colorado. His fight videos can be found on google by searching “Dylan King MMA”.
2:45- King and Patton both became fans of MMA after watching the first season of The Ultimate Fighter.
3:48- “You’re always nervous I think going into the fight, I think the nerves are good, they keep you on your edge, they keep you focused.” (King)
6:01- Patton believes that Gilbert Smith is one of the best coaches he has ever had, Smith is King’s head coach at Victory MMA. He has been working with King nearly everyday for the last three years.
8:17- Gilbert “Chocolate Thunder” Smith appeared on Season 18 & 25 of The Ultimate Fighter.
11:43- King enjoys watching Donald “Cowboy” Cerrone fight and has been a fan before he made it to the UFC.
16:54- The effects of fame on young athletes and celebrities seems to have its own set of problems and challenges.
18:57- Patton and King agree that Israel Adesanya is handling fame well and playing the game smart.
21:09- Patton is a big fan of Paulo Costa because he does ice baths regularly and will shake around in them to make it feel even colder.
25:20- “I was the epitome of average, but I still wanted it.” (Patton)
27:27- “Fighting takes up a lot of my brain space.” (King)
32:49- “I don’t know why slaps don’t happen more often.” (Patton)
35:01- The experience of physical combat helps one to get to know themselves. King believes that training MMA is a form of therapy.
38:29- The philosophy that movement is medicine is discussed in depth as our society continues to eat terrible foods and sit for longer periods of time. King and Patton both recommend running over walking to gain results faster.
41:43- “Even the opportunity to work is a blessing.” (Patton)
43:53- One of Patton’s goals is to improve his communication and promote self awareness in others.
45:46- Patton uses Instacart as his preferred grocery delivery service to save time and enjoy the process of cooking his own food. He saves 3 works days per month by avoiding going to the grocery store.
48:06- King & Patton both will decompress and relax in the evening after a long day by playing video games for about an hour.
50:12- King practices Hot Yoga at Hot On Yoga in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
54:01- The approach of not rushing and getting a really good stretch post workout is emphasized by Patton. There is a mutual agreement that Psilocybin promotes appreciation for nature remembering we are all one.
57:58- “My biggest fear is regretting the things that I didn’t do.” (King)
1:01:14- Having the ‘being the last man standing’ work ethic will get you very far, you have to be obsessed.