The Life Dojo Podcast is a spiritual journey through the challenges of modern life, created to help you grow, evolve and elevate. Hosted by Michael David Climmer and Marcus Edwards, each episode dives deep into real conversations around self-mastery, masculinity, health, mindset, ancient wisdom, emotional resilience and the fight to become who you’re meant to be. We talk growth, through struggle, through discipline, through awareness. Whether it’s boxing, martial arts, spirituality or societ ...
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Episode 26: Stressed, Stuck & Unmotivated: Breaking the Comfort Trap (Part 1)
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3:05:59In this episode of The Life Dojo, we dive into issues that are affecting men everywhere, and that have affected us personally: stress, feeling stuck, lack of motivation and the excuse of not having enough time. This is Part 1 of a powerful two-part series where we explore the root causes of these struggles and offer real, experience based solutions…
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Episode 25: Male Suicide, Silent Battles & The Power of Self-Mastery
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2:55:16In this powerful and emotional episode of The Life Dojo, Michael and Marcus have an honest conversation about a topic rarely discussed openly, male suicide. Marcus shares his personal story of deep depression after losing his leg and how the unconditional love of his dog saved his life. Michael reflects on the first time he was personally affected …
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Episode 24: Mental Health, Mind Control & The Discipline to Break Free
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3:37:41In this episode, we explore the warrior mindset through the lens of undisputed boxing champion Oleksandr Usyk , a man defying age and odds through discipline, legacy, and spiritual strength. We reflect on how true greatness comes from honour, work ethic and a refusal to be broken by adversity. We dive into the difference between emotional health an…
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Episode 23: Performance, Presence & Breaking Free from the System
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2:24:25In this episode of The Life Dojo Podcast, we sit down with Joe Watkins, a strength and conditioning coach in elite sport to talk about his new philosophy: The Whole Way a system that blends cutting-edge science with ancient wisdom to help people win in both sport and life. We dive into how the grind mentality in fitness and sport often neglects the…
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Episode 22: Religion, Reality & Reclaiming Power
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3:10:38In this episode, we go deep. We explore the role of mainstream religion as a potential control system and how it may disconnect people from true spiritual growth. From debates between atheists and Christians to the prison conversion pipeline, we look at religion’s power, contradictions and cultural impacts. We question modern protest culture, the t…
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Episode 21: PEDs in combat sports, Social Programming & The Power of Nature
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3:16:12PEDs in combat sports, Social Programming & The Power of Nature In this eye-opening episode of The Life Dojo Podcast, we explore the hidden forces shaping our minds, health, and society. We begin with a raw conversation on PEDs in combat sports, drawing from real experience in MMA and questioning the safety, ethics and corruption in boxing today. W…
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Episode 20: Emotional Control, Undercover Geniuses & Breaking Mental Limits
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3:09:50Emotional Control, Undercover Geniuses & Breaking Mental Limits In this powerful episode, we explore emotional intelligence, childhood trauma and the dangerous consequences of unchecked emotions, especially in young men. Michael shares his personal journey of overcoming anger and learning self-awareness, while Marcus reflects on how trauma resurfac…
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Episode 19: Modern Masculinity & The War on Identity
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3:00:02Modern Masculinity & The War on Identity With co-host Marcus Edwards In this powerful opening episode, Michael and Marcus dive into the state of modern masculinity—discussing how men are losing their identity in today’s world. From the impact of social media and external validation to the struggles of modern dating and emotional suppression, they u…
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