Originally published at: https://www.bullshido.net/56-stephan-kesting-strenuous-living/
BJJ legend Stephan Kesting comes on the show to discuss misinformation and chronicle his adventurous canoe trip through Canada’s wilderness. Highlighting issues from medical systems to social media polarization, Stephan emphasizes preparedness, critical thinking, and experiences with nature, including encounters with polar bears and wildfires.His book, Perseverance: Life and Death in the Subarctic, is available everywhere NOW, including on Amazon and Audible.Timestamps00:00 Brandolini’s Law and Social Media Rants04:07 A Journey and a Book: Writing and Publishing05:26 Health Scare and Kidney Transplant06:30 Modern Medicine and Big Pharma07:38 Polarizing Figures in the BJJ Community08:25 COVID-19 Expertise and Political Stance16:47 Organ Donation and Personal Stories19:03 Canadian vs. American Healthcare21:56 Political Climate and Authoritarianism24:37 Jordan Peterson and Self-Help Gurus27:59 Elon Musk and Fascism Allegations31:41 Parenting and Critical Thinking33:15 The Role of Hierarchy in Emergency Situations34:32 Training and Challenges in the Military and Firefighting38:40 Personal Reflections on Mortality and Life Choices41:46 Exploring the Canadian Wilderness46:19 Encounters with Wildlife and Survival Strategies50:44 The Ethics and Practicalities of Hunting54:06 Unforeseen Challenges and Problem-SolvingMore info:The Strenuous Life PodcastGrappleArts.comBullshido · 56 Stephan Kesting: Strenuous Living
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