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Grappling with Fatherhood

Blake Kasemeier and Uday Malhotra

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Lessons learned in fatherhood and jiu jitsu and where they sometimes overlap. This weekly conversation between Blake Kasemeier and Uday Malhotra unpacks the learning, struggles and triumphs of two dads who also happen to be high-level jiu jitsu practitioners. Topics covered range from raising toddlers with emotional intelligence to balancing jiu jitsu with real-world responsibilities to our weekly snack haul from Trader Joes.
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Good Grief

Blake Kasemeier

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Welcome to Good Grief, a place for us to have a real healthy talk about mourning and loss. In early 2018 I lost my mom to a brief, but brutal fight with lung cancer and I realized that I had no idea how to process my grief. I started journaling and researching and (eventually) healing and this podcast is a result of that process. Each episode is based on a theme that we’ll unpack with expert interviews, novice slice-of-life anecdotes and, where appropriate, some relevant cultural references ...
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Making kindness cool and the world better than yesterday, join us for conversations that shift perspectives toward a more conscious and compassionate collective. The host, Dr. Jeremy Goldberg, is a ferocious never-giver-upper, an empathy-collecting, anti-quitting word wizard, and a connoisseur and collector of fine silver linings. He is also a recovering scientist turned life coach and spoken word poet who speaks fluent burrito. Find him on Instagram @LongDistanceLoveBombs or at www.longdist ...
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Send us a text Internet sensation and the scene's favorite father, Blake Kasemeier, joins us to chat about his time at Nordoff High in Ojai, CA. Blake metriculated in 2001, and the stories that he brings to the table include the legendary "spirit key", playing a disastrous show with his nu-metal band on the Sunset Strip in L.A., and his time spent …
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Blake Kasemeier tells stories, mostly with words, and also makes videos you've probably watched on your phone before. He is a multifaceted content creator, writer, and poet, and in this chat, we dive into authenticity in art, the journey of content creation, and the importance of perspective. Blake shares his experiences navigating vulnerability in…
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Nikki Weaver teaches writing, yoga, and self-expression to women in prisons. She is the founder of On The Inside, an organization that builds a creative connection for incarcerated women, both individually and collectively, by telling stories, igniting hearts, and sparking dialogue. They aim to spread creative connections for women on the inside an…
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Episode 32 of Grappling with Fatherhood is all about the myths we pretend to believe—like black belts always know what they’re doing, or dads have unlimited patience (spoiler: neither is true). Blake and Uday pull apart the gap between the polished version of Jiu Jitsu and parenting that people imagine, and the actual day-to-day reality: getting sm…
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Send us a text Get to know your new best friends and hosts, Amy Fleisher Madden and Jessi Frick! In our inaugural episode, we discuss the top three songs that remind us of High School. Let's get into it... For more, follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/welcomebacktohighschool/# Hosts: Amy Fleisher Madden and Jessi Frick / Guests: Amy Fl…
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In this conversation, we share our intimate journey through pregnancy and childbirth, discussing the emotional and physical challenges we faced and reflecting on the support from family, the decisions made during labor, and the transition from a home birth to a hospital setting. Kendra Adachi⁠⁠ is walking a path of deep service to awaken a remembra…
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Janne Robinson is a poet, author, coach, and the founder of Your Truth is Your Medicine, a year-long program that has supported over 1,000 people in creating authentic belonging across every area of their lives: career, relationships, family, place, voice, and self. For over a decade, Janne has guided people in building lives and businesses rooted …
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Amy Young is a speaker, intuitive, and coach who helps women unravel old narratives, reclaim their power, and rise into the most authentic, unstoppable version of themselves. Known for her fierce honesty and depth-meets-humor style, Amy draws on her connection with the Divine Feminine to guide transformational breakthroughs. She is the creator of I…
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Get Uday’s BJJ Fanatics Tutorial: https://bjjfanatics.com/products/elite-no-gi-fundamentals-by-uday-malhotraUse Blake's link to get 20% off of Better Help: https://www.betterhelp.com/blakeoftoday/Get Fluid Tactical Electrolyte Drink Mix: https://store.livefluid.com/In this episode of Grappling with Fatherhood, we dive deep into the real meaning of …
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Get Uday’s BJJ Fanatics Tutorial: https://bjjfanatics.com/products/elite-no-gi-fundamentals-by-uday-malhotraCheck out Blake’s Noticing Journal: https://stilclassics.com/products/stil-x-blake-of-today-the-noticing-journal?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blake&utm_campaign=stilxblake&utm_id=stilxblake&variant=41454031175778Get Fluid Tactical Electrolyte…
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Jason Markow (known around the web as '@TEKSTartist') has been slinging designs from his southern California studio since 2011. His techniques often combine digital and traditional mediums to create visual representations of powerful quotes. His work hangs in the homes and offices of Jason Mraz, Chuck Palahniuk, Alexis Ohanian, Gary Vaynerchuk, and…
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Every black belt was once a white belt, and every experienced dad was once a first-time father. In this episode of Grappling with Fatherhood, hosts Blake Kasemeier and Uday Malhotra explore what it means to start from scratch—both on the jiu-jitsu mats and in the world of parenting.Blake and Uday share their personal stories of stepping into the un…
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Caleb Campbell is a West Point graduate and former Army Officer. Tired of feeling guilty for 'living the dream' of being a professional football player in the NFL and sick of turning to alcohol, drugs, and sex to numb that pain, Caleb moved to Canada and spent years sleeping on the basement floor of a pastor's home. He has since spent almost a deca…
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Award-winning filmmaker Ky Dickens is best known for her acclaimed documentaries that shift public policy and culture. She’s been hailed a storyteller at the intersection of film and complex social issues - demonstrated by receiving the Focus Award for Achievement in Directing and the Change Make Award for influencing social change through art and …
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Get Uday’s BJJ Fanatics Tutorial: https://bjjfanatics.com/products/elite-no-gi-fundamentals-by-uday-malhotraGet Fluid Tactical Electrolyte Drink Mix: https://store.livefluid.com/Join Uday Malhotra and Blake Kasemeier on this uplifting episode of "Grappling with Fatherhood" as they celebrate the joy found in both parenting and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. T…
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In this episode of Grappling with Fatherhood, hosts Blake Kasemeier and Uday Malhotra tackle one of the most universal struggles for parents and jiu-jitsu practitioners alike: the feeling of failure and the constant battle to feel "enough." Whether it’s a tough day on the jiu-jitsu mats or moments of self-doubt in parenting, Blake and Uday share th…
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Nicola Clinch is a Master Maturation Facilitator and Teacher, Hay House author, and Shamanic Healer. She leads people from all over the world through profound life-changing processes, allowing them to heal from the root, become free of their past, and come home to who they truly are. A leading expert in the field of ontology, human behavior, the hu…
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Dr Pamela Douglas is an Australian GP, researcher, author, and an international leader in caring for parents and babies, with a special interest in perinatal mental health and breastfeeding medicine. Over the past 20 years, Pam has published the evidence base to the programs known as Neuroprotective Developmental Care (NDC, or 'The Possums Programs…
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Tully O'Connor is a coach who supports people in cultivating confident leadership and thriving family units and relationships. He is where healing work meets high-performance living, guiding people into a life filled with more freedom, fulfillment, and connection. In this conversation, we discuss the challenges and obstacles that men face when beco…
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Get Uday’s BJJ Fanatics Tutorial: https://bjjfanatics.com/products/elite-no-gi-fundamentals-by-uday-malhotraGet Fluid Tactical Electrolyte Drink Mix: https://store.livefluid.com/On this episode of "Grappling with Fatherhood," hosts Uday Malhotra and Blake Kasemeier explore the often-overlooked value of taking breaks in both parenting and Brazilian …
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Dr. Lyndsey Hookway is a pediatric nurse, researcher, author, lactation consultant, and advocate for gentle parenting practices. Lyndsey believes that sleep is an art and a science influenced by various factors such as relationships, stress, and social interaction. She challenges the cultural trend of actively managing sleep through non-responsive …
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In this bonus conversation, Whapio Diane Bartlett, a birth expert with over 40 years of experience, joins my partner, Kendra Adachi, and me to discuss our upcoming birthing experience. Whapio discusses the need for deeply connected women who can provide support and reassurance without interfering in the birthing process. She also highlights the shi…
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Whapio Diane Bartlett has been an independent midwife and educator since 1985. In 2001, she founded The Matrona, an online portal providing entry-level holistic education for midwives, doulas, and birth attendants. The focus and curriculum are centered on melding the intuitive with the academic and the mystical with the intelligent. In this convers…
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Dr. Emma Svanberg has worked with parents and families for over 20 years. She qualified as a Clinical Psychologist in 2009 and specializes in the perinatal period - the time around pregnancy, birth, and the early years of parenthood. She has a particular interest in attachment, trauma, and the intergenerational roots of our problems. Emma founded T…
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Mia Dyson is a multiple ARIA-nominated and award-winning artist from Melbourne. Her powerful grit, gravel voice, and guitar-playing prowess have earned her a spot among the top 25 Australian guitarists of all time. She's released six critically acclaimed albums and toured the world with the likes of Stevie Nicks, Bonnie Raitt, and Eric Clapton. Jus…
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Get Uday’s BJJ Fanatics Tutorial: https://bjjfanatics.com/products/elite-no-gi-fundamentals-by-uday-malhotraGet Fluid Tactical Electrolyte Drink Mix: https://store.livefluid.com/Join hosts Uday Malhotra and Blake Kasemeier on "Grappling with Fatherhood" as they unravel common myths in both parenting and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. In this episode, they de…
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Zoë Bossiere (they/she) is a writer from Tucson, Arizona. They are the managing editor of Brevity: A Journal of Concise Literary Nonfiction. as well as the co-editor of two anthologies: ⁠The Best of Brevity⁠ (Rose Metal Press, 2020) and ⁠The Lyric Essay as Resistance: Truth from the Margins⁠ (Wayne State UP, 2023). Bossiere's debut, ⁠Cactus Country…
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Get Uday’s BJJ Fanatics Tutorial: https://bjjfanatics.com/products/elite-no-gi-fundamentals-by-uday-malhotraGet Fluid Tactical Electrolyte Drink Mix: https://store.livefluid.com/Join hosts Uday Malhotra and Blake Kasemeier for a special AMA episode of "Grappling with Fatherhood." This week, they tackle listener questions on three profound topics: w…
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Rome Shadanloo is a psychedelic therapist specializing in CPTSD and attachment injury. She studied holistic psychology, has a focus in psychoneuroimmunology, working to ease chronic pain rooted in the emotional life of the mind, and is a certified death doula. Rome’s unique empathy for the individuality of each nervous system supports the healing o…
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Get Uday’s BJJ Fanatics Tutorial: https://bjjfanatics.com/products/elite-no-gi-fundamentals-by-uday-malhotraGet Fluid Tactical Electrolyte Drink Mix: https://store.livefluid.com/This week, Blake and Uday address a wide range of topics, from managing time effectively to dealing with anxiety, and fitting jiu-jitsu training into a busy parenting sched…
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Often referred to as the Velvet Voice of Stillness, davidji is the most prolific creator of guided meditations in the world. His more than 1,000 guided meditations are available on ⁠Insight Timer⁠, ⁠DailyOM⁠, ⁠Apple Music⁠, ⁠Amazon⁠, ⁠Hay House⁠, ⁠Spotify⁠, ⁠Tidal⁠, and more. He has taught millions of people around the world to heal their hearts, p…
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Dr. Mark Thomas spent years living in Palestine as an activist driven by the values of reconciliation and justice. In this conversation, he discusses the daily violence and oppression he witnessed, as well as his own experiences of complex post-traumatic stress disorder (C-PTSD). Highlighting his commitment to normalizing mental health, Mark emphas…
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Get Uday’s BJJ Fanatics Tutorial: https://bjjfanatics.com/products/elite-no-gi-fundamentals-by-uday-malhotraGet Fluid Tactical Electrolyte Drink Mix: https://store.livefluid.com/Join hosts Uday Malhotra and Blake Kasemeier on "Grappling with Fatherhood" as they delve into the complex world of screen time. Exploring both its value and potential dang…
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Get Uday’s BJJ Fanatics Tutorial: https://bjjfanatics.com/products/elite-no-gi-fundamentals-by-uday-malhotra(Discount Code: SPRING2024)Get Fluid Tactical Electrolyte Drink Mix: https://store.livefluid.com/Join Uday and Blake as they share personal anecdotes and candid reflections on the challenges and triumphs of balancing the demands of family lif…
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Get Uday’s BJJ Fanatics Tutorial: https://bjjfanatics.com/products/elite-no-gi-fundamentals-by-uday-malhotra(Discount Code: SPRING2024)Get Fluid Tactical Electrolyte Drink Mix: https://store.livefluid.com/Join hosts Uday Malhotra & Blake Kasemeier on "Grappling with Fatherhood" as they delve into the profound journey of learning from mistakes. Thro…
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Get Uday’s BJJ Fanatics Tutorial: https://bjjfanatics.com/products/elite-no-gi-fundamentals-by-uday-malhotra(Discount Code: SPRING2024)Get Fluid Tactical Electrolyte Drink Mix: https://store.livefluid.com/On this episode of "Grappling with Fatherhood" Uday and Blake explore the transformative power of effective communication. Drawing from personal …
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Check out our new 30-day container here: https://www.longdistancelovebombs.com/integrity Kendra Adachi⁠ is walking a path of deep service to awaken a remembrance of the divinity within while encouraging connection with the divinity around us. She practices reverence for the body and its erotic nature through emotional, physical, and spiritual modal…
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Get Uday’s BJJ Fanatics Tutorial: https://bjjfanatics.com/products/elite-no-gi-fundamentals-by-uday-malhotra(Updated Discount Code: SPRING2024)Get Fluid Tactical Electrolyte Drink Mix: https://store.livefluid.com/Uday & Blake tackle the relentless pursuit of excellence in both parenthood and grappling on "Grappling with Fatherhood." In this episode…
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Mark Groves is a Human Connection Specialist, founder of Create the Love, and host of the Mark Groves Podcast. Mark's work bridges the academic and the human, inviting people to explore the good, the bad, the downright ugly, and the beautiful sides of connection. Kylie McBeath, also known as @beingisbeautiful to her 130,000+ Instagram followers, sh…
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Get Uday’s BJJ Fanatics Tutorial: https://bjjfanatics.com/products/elite-no-gi-fundamentals-by-uday-malhotra(Updated Discount Code: SPRING2024)Get Fluid Tactical Electrolyte Drink Mix: https://store.livefluid.com/Embark on a poignant exploration of managing anxiety in both parenthood & Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu with hosts Uday Malhotra & Blake Kasemeier …
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Joy Sullivan received an MA in poetry from Miami University and has served as the poet-in-residence for the Wexner Center for the Arts. She has guest-lectured in classrooms from Stanford University to Florida International University and is the founder of Sustenance, a community designed to help writers revitalize and nourish their craft. Buy her b…
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A former US Air Force Captain, Bryan Reeves is now an internationally renowned author and coach with a current focus on supporting men to have better lives and relationships. His viral blog has been read by over 50 million people in every country on the planet (except North Korea). He’s the co-founder of "Elevate Your Relationship,” a live coaching…
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Get Uday’s BJJ Fanatics Tutorial: https://bjjfanatics.com/products/elite-no-gi-fundamentals-by-uday-malhotraGet Fluid Tactical Electrolyte Drink Mix: https://store.livefluid.com/In this episode of "Grappling with Fatherhood," hosts Uday Malhotra & Blake Kasemeier delve into the art of managing bad behavior, both on and off the mats. Join Uday and B…
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Get Uday’s BJJ Fanatics Tutorial: https://bjjfanatics.com/products/elite-no-gi-fundamentals-by-uday-malhotraGet Fluid Tactical Electrolyte Drink Mix: https://store.livefluid.com/In this episode of Grappling with Fatherhood, hosts Uday Malhotra & Blake Kasemeier unpack the intersection of hitting milestones in both Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu & parenthood.J…
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Get Uday’s BJJ Fanatics Tutorial: https://bjjfanatics.com/products/elite-no-gi-fundamentals-by-uday-malhotraGet Fluid Tactical Electrolyte Drink Mix: https://store.livefluid.com/In this episode of Grappling with Fatherhood, join seasoned hosts Uday Malhotra and Blake Kasemeier as they delve deep into the intricacies of balancing parenthood with the…
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Julie A. Christiansen, MA, is a registered psychotherapist and the author of several books about anger, stress, bullying, and coping with crisis. She is an award-winning public speaker and creator of the Anger Solutions method of anger resolution training tools. Her work in Anger Solutions had her named one of the 30 Most Influential Forensic Psych…
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Get Uday's BJJ Fanatics "Elite No Gi Fundamentals" here:https://bjjfanatics.com/products/elite-no-gi-fundamentals-by-uday-malhotrJoin hosts Blake Kasemeier and Uday Malhotra in a raw and real conversation on the latest episode of "Grappling with Fatherhood." This week, the duo explores the challenging terrain of burnout, drawing parallels between t…
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Get ready for an insightful episode on "Grappling with Fatherhood," where the worlds of fatherhood and jiu-jitsu collide. Hosts Uday Malhotra and Blake Kasemeier engage in a candid conversation exploring the profound lessons learned when dealing with change on and off the mats.Join the duo as they share personal stories, unveiling the parallels bet…
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Amanda Ruggeri is a multi-award-winning journalist and editor who spent eight years on the BBC's international features team. During that time, she was editor of BBC Future (bbc.com/future; a website devoted to in-depth, evidence-based features), managing editor of the BBC.com features teams (managing a team of 20+ editorial and production staff), …
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James McCrae is an author, poet, meme artist, and creative strategist based in Austin, Texas. In his writing and art, he applies the principles of mindfulness and Eastern philosophy to modern life with humor and candor. James offers coaching and consultation services and teaches classes on conscious creativity. James is the author of two books: Sh#…
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