The Strenuous Life Podcast with Stephan Kesting
Stephan KestingWhat is it that allows some people to push themselves beyond their limitations? Why can some people survive situations others do not? On this podcast we try to find out the answers. Stephan Kesting, is a lifelong martial artist, BJJ black belt, career firefighter, and outdoorsman. Join us as he talks to fighters, adventurers, competitors, coaches, firefighters, trainers and other people living the... more
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 445 | Founded | 17 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | SportsWrestling | |||
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In today's episode of The Strenuous Life Podcast, I share the story of dealing with storms, giant tides, and the ever-present threat of polar bears on the remote Hudson Bay coast at the mouth of the Thlewiaza River in Nunavut, Canada and what I learn... more
How your journey through BJJ can intersect with and is helped by Stoicism, with Adisa Banjoko. It gets pretty personal as we go beyond the sound bites of Stoicism and dig into the actual practices you can use to develop the four virtues of Stoicism, ... more
Telltale traits of toxic schools by Stephan Kesting, a BJJ black belt for 20 years. Did he miss any red flags?
RED FLAGS
01:24 No cross-training01:41 Separating you from friends and family02:30 No trial classes03:35 No talking to current students... more
How to create a professional environment and a welcoming gym culture at your BJJ school, and what people do wrong, with Josh Peters. Josh is a 3rd degree black belt in BJJ, who has competed in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Muay Thai, Sanda, Sambo, kickboxing ... more
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- Talk BJJ not politics
Keep it to the sport.
Apple Podcasts3evgrove
United States2 months ago - Big fan boy of Kesting
Good find and enjoying this podcast concerning BJJ, FMA, comic books, martial
Arts. Great guests, topics and insights. Entertaining, educational. Non political, informative, exciting, enlightening, interesting and exceptionally eellogofusciouhipoppokunurious. enjoyed his Perseverance adventure.
Going thru list from oldest to newest. Thank you, Stephan.
Apple Podcasts5Apollo KidlatUnited States5 months ago - Great oldtimer
I really like Stephan! I’ve been watching his videos for an eternity, since doing karate and dabbling in BJJ (now only BJJ). He has great long term perspective.
I also really like his other topics, as I’m also an outdoor person.
At soon 40 there’s more to life than BJJ, family first, strength training to hold up and backpacking for the mind.
Apple Podcasts5SandstromDJ
Finland9 months ago - Big fan boy of Kesting
Good find and enjoying this podcast concerning BJJ, FMA, comic books, martial
Arts. Great guests, topics and insights. Entertaining, educational. Non political, informative, interesting and lively. Going thru list from oldest to newest. Thank you, Stephan.
Apple Podcasts5Apollo KidlatUnited Statesa year ago - Koral- worthy
Stephan deserves high praise for producing really great content, making it available to all, and being well informed on public health and science. Plus he’s a rugged outdoorsman who doesn’t shill supplements!
Apple Podcasts5DMillsteinUnited Statesa year ago
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Apple Podcasts | #118 | United States/Sports/Wrestling |
Apple Podcasts | #72 |  Canada/Sports/Wrestling |
Apple Podcasts | #159 |  United Kingdom/Sports/Wrestling |
Apple Podcasts | #26 |  Italy/Sports/Wrestling |
Apple Podcasts | #35 |  France/Sports/Wrestling |
Apple Podcasts | #67 |  Australia/Sports/Wrestling |
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A broadly focused interview show centered on high-performance mindsets, martial arts, and endurance. Guests range from BJJ practitioners and coaches to explorers, scientists, and endurance athletes, with frequent dives into training methods, psychology, recovery, and lifestyle design. Topics cross-training, gym culture, self-defense, competition strategy, and the mental side of pushing through limits, often tying in practical takeaways for listeners who want to improve performance, confidence, and resilience in real life. Notable strengths include a science-informed approach to training, diverse guest mix, and a willingness to challenge conventional wisdom around training culture and motivation.
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